N959TL - 2008 Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 412EP Aircraft Registration

B412

2008 BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON CANADA 412EP

Aircraft Description

N959TL is a 2008 Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 412EP, a twin-engine turbo-shaft aircraft registered to U S Department of Justice in Fort Worth, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 18, 2008. The registration certificate was issued on August 5, 2009. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2028. Powered by a P&w Canada PT6T-3DF engine producing 900 horsepower, N959TL is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AD57CA (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N959TL was last updated on May 12, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Bell 412, a twin-engine utility helicopter that became the backbone of civil and military rotorcraft operations worldwide, first flew in August 1979. This twin-turboshaft helicopter featured an innovative four-blade composite main rotor system and could transport up to 14 passengers or carry 5,000 pounds of cargo internally or externally. With a 46-foot rotor diameter and top speed of 161 mph, the aircraft established itself as one of the most versatile helicopters ever built. Bell Helicopter developed this workhorse, which has accumulated over 6.5 million flight hours across 1,719 units produced since entering service in 1981. AviatorDB tracks 727 Bell Helicopter Textron Canada aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is B412.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N959TL. 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
2008
Manufacturer
BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON CANADA
Model
412EP
Type Aircraft
Rotorcraft
ICAO Type Code
B412412
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
November 18, 2008
Classification
Standard Transport Category
Type Registration
Government
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 5, 2009

Registered Owner

Name
U S DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Address
2300 HORIZON DR
City
FORT WORTH
State / Zip Code
Texas76177-5300
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
P&W CANADA
Engine Model
PT6T-3DF
Horsepower
900 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
53253712
Mode S Code (Hex)
AD57CA

Additional Details

Registration
N959TL
Serial Number
36493
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
15
Expiration Date
May 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 12, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01014384

Data Source

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

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