Models
Bell Textron aircraft in the FAA registry
Bell Textron Inc. is an American aerospace manufacturer headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas. A subsidiary of Textron, Bell manufactures military rotorcraft at facilities in Fort Worth and Amarillo, Texas, and commercial helicopters in Mirabel, Quebec, Canada.
As of October 16, 2026, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) registry lists 191 aircraft under the manufacturer name "BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON." These are all rotorcraft powered by turboshaft engines. Of these registrations, 189 are currently valid. The fleet consists of six distinct models. Most of these aircraft were built between 1972 and 2008, with half produced in 1980 or earlier.
The majority of the fleet, 134 aircraft, holds an airworthiness class of standard. Eighteen are classified as restricted, and 16 hold multiple airworthiness classes. Geographically, Missouri leads with 42 registrations, followed by Florida with 17, and Delaware with 16.
The most common model in the registry is the 206L-1, with 149 aircraft recorded. These were built between 1978 and 1983 and seat seven passengers. The 206B follows with 29 registered aircraft, built between 1971 and 2008, seating five. Other registered models include the AH-1 COBRA (6 aircraft, 2 seats), the 212 (5 aircraft, 15 seats), the 205A-1 (1 aircraft, 15 seats), and the 214ST (1 aircraft, 18 seats).
Type certificate data sheets (TCDS) govern these models. TCDS H2SW, held by Bell Textron Canada Limited, covers the 206L-1 and 206B. TCDS H4SW, held by Bell Textron Inc., covers the 212. TCDS H1SW, also held by Bell Textron Inc., covers the 205A-1.
The FAA registry also lists aircraft under other manufacturer names for this company. There are 732 aircraft registered under "BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON CANADA" and 431 under "BELL TEXTRON CANADA LTD." Each model has its own page with specifications and the type certificate data sheet, and every aircraft has a registration record by N-number.
The FAA registry also lists this company's aircraft as BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON CANADA, BELL TEXTRON CANADA LTD.
Figures from the FAA registry file as of Oct 16, 2026. Company background: Wikipedia, Bell Textron.