N811KA - 1974 Bell 212 Aircraft Registration

B212

1974 BELL 212

Aircraft Description

N811KA is a 1974 Bell 212, a twin-engine turbo-shaft aircraft registered to Rogers Helicopters INC in Fresno, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 5, 1974. The registration certificate was issued on January 10, 2003. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2029. Powered by a U/a Canada PT6 SER 578HP engine producing 550 horsepower, N811KA is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB0DF5 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N811KA was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 36.7970, -119.6918 on March 7, 2026. The FAA registry record for N811KA was last updated on July 28, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Bell 212, a twin-engine medium helicopter that revolutionized rotorcraft reliability through its innovative coupled turboshaft design, first flew in 1968. Originally developed for the Canadian Forces, this two-blade helicopter accommodates 15 occupants and features a 48-foot rotor diameter powered by a single Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6T-3 TwinPac engine producing 1,800 shaft horsepower. Manufactured by Bell Helicopter from 1968 to 1998, the aircraft delivered enhanced safety for both military and civilian operations worldwide. AviatorDB tracks 4,083 Bell aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is B212.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N811KA. 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
1974
Manufacturer
BELL
Model
212
Type Aircraft
Rotorcraft
ICAO Type Code
B212212
Cruise Speed
103 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
November 5, 1974
Classification
Standard Transport Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 10, 2003

Registered Owner

Name
ROGERS HELICOPTERS INC
Address
5508 E AIRCORP WAY
City
FRESNO
State / Zip Code
California93727-1201
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
U/A CANADA
Engine Model
PT6 SER 578HP
Horsepower
550 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52606765
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB0DF5

Additional Details

Registration
N811KA
Serial Number
30656
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
15
Expiration Date
April 30, 2029
Last Action Date
July 28, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00082503

Last Known Position

Date
May 22, 2026 (UTC 20:56:57)
Airport
Latitude
34.59169
Longitude
-117.169918

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC