N985MB - 2006 Bell 412EP Aircraft Registration

B412

2006 BELL 412EP

Aircraft Description

N985MB is a 2006 Bell 412EP, a twin-engine turbo-shaft aircraft registered to Department of Justice in Fort Worth, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 22, 2006. The registration certificate was issued on August 3, 2006. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2028. Powered by a P&w Canada PT6T-3DF engine producing 900 horsepower, N985MB is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ADBECC (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N985MB was last tracked by AviatorDB near Cobb County International Airport-mccollum Field (KRYY) on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N985MB 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 4,083 Bell 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 N985MB. 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
2006
Manufacturer
BELL
Model
412EP
Type Aircraft
Rotorcraft
ICAO Type Code
B412412
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
February 22, 2006
Classification
Standard Transport Category
Type Registration
Government
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 3, 2006

Registered Owner

Name
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)
53337314
Mode S Code (Hex)
ADBECC

Additional Details

Registration
N985MB
Serial Number
36390
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
00226799

Last Known Position

Date
March 24, 2026 (UTC 18:22:16)
Airport
Latitude
34.0143
Longitude
-84.604855

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC