N522MA - 1980 Bell 206B Aircraft Registration

B06

1980 BELL 206B

Aircraft Description

N522MA is a 1980 Bell 206B, a single-engine turbo-shaft aircraft registered to Provine Helicopter Service INC in Greenwood, MS. This aircraft holds a multiple airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 28, 2008. The registration certificate was issued on June 13, 2025. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2032. Powered by a Allison 250-C20B engine producing 420 horsepower, N522MA is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A69170 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N522MA was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 32.3112, -90.0759 on March 30, 2024. The FAA registry record for N522MA was last updated on June 13, 2025. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Bell 206B JetRanger, one of the most successful light helicopters in aviation history, revolutionized civilian rotorcraft operations worldwide. First flown in 1971, it was a single-engine turboshaft helicopter that could carry one pilot and four passengers. With a 33-foot rotor diameter and maximum speed of 140 mph, the aircraft established itself as the workhorse of commercial helicopter aviation. Manufactured by Bell Helicopter, over 4,400 Model 206A/B variants were produced through 2010. AviatorDB tracks 4,083 Bell aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is B06.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N522MA. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
1980
Manufacturer
BELL
Model
206B
Type Aircraft
Rotorcraft
ICAO Type Code
B06206B JetRanger
Cruise Speed
112 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
July 28, 2008
Classification
Multiple 1 Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 13, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
PROVINE HELICOPTER SERVICE INC
Address
308 AIRPORT RD
City
GREENWOOD
State / Zip Code
Mississippi38930-7702
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
ALLISON
Engine Model
250-C20B
Horsepower
420 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51510560
Mode S Code (Hex)
A69170

Additional Details

Registration
N522MA
Serial Number
2986
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
5
Expiration Date
June 30, 2032
Last Action Date
June 13, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00780626

Last Known Position

Date
March 30, 2024 (UTC 22:45:06)
Airport
Latitude
32.311199
Longitude
-90.075897

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC