N1079U - 1980 BELL 212 - Complete Aircraft History & Registry Information

Quick Facts & Current Owner

Current Owner
TURBINES LTD
Location
WEST POINT, Nebraska
Registration Status
Active until
Serial Number
31122
Last Seen on Market
Never Listed
Last Seen Airborne
No Recent Activity
Last FAA Action Date
April 2005
Owned Since
April 2005
Location of N1079U in WEST POINT, Nebraska

About the BELL 212

The Bell 212, popularly known as the Twin Two-Twelve, is a twin-engine utility helicopter designed and manufactured by Bell Helicopter. Its development traces back to the mid-1960s as an evolution of the single-engine Bell 204 and 205 models, commonly associated with the iconic 'Huey' helicopters used extensively during the Vietnam War. Bell sought to create a more powerful and reliable aircraft for civil, commercial, and military use, which led to the Bell 212's introduction in 1968. The model quickly gained a reputation for its versatility, durability, and performance in a variety of roles, including search and rescue, emergency medical services, offshore oil and gas transport, and firefighting. The primary motivation behind the production of the Bell 212 was to offer a helicopter with greater lifting power and redundancy compared to the single-engine predecessors. The Bell 212's twin-engine configuration, featuring two Pratt & Whitney PT6T-3B turbine engines, provided increased power and safety, especially in challenging environments and operations requiring high reliability. Moreover, the helicopter's spacious cabin could accommodate up to 14 passengers or a substantial cargo load, making it a favored choice for missions demanding flexibility and capacity. Throughout its production history, Bell continually improved the 212, integrating advancements in avionics, rotor systems, and safety features. Over 900 units were produced, and the model has seen worldwide service with various military and civilian operators. Its adaptability for different missions and robustness in diverse conditions cemented its place as a significant player in the medium utility helicopter market. The Bell 212's enduring legacy is marked by its substantial contribution to both civilian and military aviation, demonstrating the lasting impact of Bell Helicopter's design ingenuity and commitment to meeting diverse operational needs.



Flight History and Activity for N1079U

No flight activity has been observed for this aircraft since 2022.

This could indicate the aircraft is in storage, undergoing maintenance, or operating in areas without flight tracking coverage.

Maintenance and Safety Records

Safety Record Summary

  • 2 accident/incident report(s) on file
  • 59 service difficulty report(s) filed

Accident and Incident Reports

January 16, 2003 - LAKEFRYXELL,

Damage Level
Substantial
Description
(-23) WITNESSES REPORTED THAT THE HELICOPTER WAS HOVERING (APPROX 100' AGL) DURING AN EXTERNAL LOAD OPERATION WHEN "WHITE SMOKE" WAS SEEN EMANATING FROM THE HELICOPTER. IT DESCENDED TO THE GROUND, IMPACTING THE ICE HARD. THE TAILBOOM WAS SEPARATED FROM THE HELICOPTER. THE SECOND CREWMEMBER WAS THE SLING LOAD OBSERVER. ALL DATES AND TIMES ARE LOCAL CST. ANTARCTICA TIME IS 19 HOURS AHEAD OF CST.

January 17, 2003 - McMurdo Station,

Damage Level
Substantial
Description
The public use helicopter was lifting a 20' by 14' by 6" thick platform, weighing about 1250 pounds, on a 100 foot long line. The airline transport pilot had successfully lifted and transported three similar platforms with the accident helicopter just before the accident flight, although he had difficulty controlling the load on two flights, and landed to check the helicopter for damage after the third flight. On the accident flight, the pilot reported a severe jolt to the airframe while the helicopter was approximately 200' AGL, and the load was approximately 100' AGL, followed by an immediate loss of engine power. Ground witnesses noted that the platform swung from right to left, fore and aft, and rose vertically several times. The platform rose one final time, and "slammed down" on the long line, breaking the platform in half. Witnesses said they then saw white vapor coming from the helicopter, the load was jettisoned, and the helicopter descended very rapidly, impacting on a frozen lake. Postaccident examination of the engines disclosed no evidence of any preimpact mechanical anomalies. An inspection of the external cargo hook and its support structure in the belly of the helicopter, revealed a sheared bolt at the top of the hook support assembly, which allowed the assembly to move and change shape. Witness marks indicate that the hook assembly overrode its container ring, and struck the fuel crossover lines, throttle control bell cranks for both engines, and the throttle position push/pull tubes. Both fuel crossover lines were pulled from their respective fuel tanks, and the throttle position bell cranks were found in the engine idle cutoff position, with the crossover lines crushed against them.

Service Difficulty Reports

April 17, 1997

PRESSURE SIDE READS HIGH. TEMP SIDE HAS EXCESSIVE FRICTION ERROR.

January 29, 1999

LOW FUEL PRESSURE.

December 22, 1995

WORN SEAL RIDE AREA.

December 19, 1996

DAMPER LEAKING OIL.

October 09, 1997

HARNESS BURNT PROBE TIP.

July 03, 1997

DH BUG WILL NOT GO PAST 1800 FEET AND FLAG WILL NOT PULL. ALSO NEEDLE IS OFF 20 FEET.

October 17, 1996

#1 NEEDLE HAS INTERMITTENT OPERATION.

November 06, 1997

ROTOR TACH GEN SHAFT WORN.

February 20, 1997

FUEL PROBE READS HIGH OUT OF TOLERANCE.

August 14, 1998

TRIM COMPENSATOR WILL NOT BRING TEMPERATURE ANY LOWER THAN 75 CHANGE.

February 23, 1996

#2 GENERATOR KICKS OFF LINE WHEN ANY INVERTER IS TURNED ON.

September 19, 1996

TORQUEMETER #1 NEEDLE HAS NO INDICATION.

March 19, 1998

EPIRB CASE IS SWOLLEN. CORROSION IN ANTENNA MOUNT.

April 17, 1998

INDICATOR NEEDLE STUCK AT ZERO.

May 15, 1997

PRECESSES 5 PERCENT RIGHT AND 5 PERCENT NOSE UP IN 10 MINUTES OF FLIGHT.

October 23, 1997

VANE RING ASSY CRACKED BEYOND LIMITS.

June 26, 1998

TORQUEMETER READS LOW, OUT OF TOLERANCE.

March 31, 1995

TIP CLOSURE WORN THROUGH AND SEPARATED.

November 20, 1998

INVERTER INOPERATIVE.

June 26, 1998

ALTIMETER FAILED FRICTION ERROR TEST.

April 23, 1999

TRIM COMPENSATOR TURNED TO 100 DEGREES AND WILL NOT DROP TEMPS. WITHIN RANGE.

March 19, 1999

RATE GYRO TURN NEEDLE INOPERATIVE.

April 12, 1996

UNIT HAD BROKEN "MAP" SWITCH, REPLACED SWITCH WITH SPARE. REPAIRED.TROUBLESHOT UNIT FURTHER AND FOUND VIDEO BOARD TO B

March 31, 1995

SEPARATION ON TIP CAP AND BLADE SKIN.

July 23, 1999

GPS RECEIVER FAILED ON SHORT FINAL.

November 21, 1996

HSI INDICATOR COURSE SELECT KNOB HARD TO TURN. TIME SINCE REPAIR 237:35.

May 16, 1996

FLUID CONTAMINATION AND GLASS IS UNREADABLE.

July 28, 1995

SWITCH STICKS IN RIGHT POSITION.

July 17, 1997

CVR HAS EXCESSIVE NOISE ON TAPE.

April 21, 1995

DENT AT UPPER END OF SPAR.

November 20, 1997

M/R DAMPER BEARINGS WORN.

March 20, 1997

INCONSISTENT OUTPUT AND NEEDLE INTERMITTENTLY STICKS. TIME SINCE REPAIR 1008:55.

May 05, 1995

NR 1 ENGINE FLAMED OUT IN-FLIGHT. FOUND FUEL PUMP DRIVE COUPLING FAILURE. MALE SPLINES ON DRIVE GEAR INSIDE PUMP WERE

October 30, 1997

NR1 NEEDLE DOES NOT INDICATE.

July 14, 1998

ALTIMETER INDICATOR INDICATED 150 FEET AT 1,000 AND 2,000 FEET. INOPERATIVE.

April 10, 1998

NR 2 NEEDLE READING HIGH.

November 17, 1995

WILL NOT TEST. INOPERATIVE.

May 16, 1996

FLUID CONTAMINATION AND GLASS IS UNREADABLE.

December 08, 1995

TRANSMIT BREAKS UP.

October 17, 1996

SHAFT IS CORRODED.( FOUND EXCESSIVE CORROSION IN SPLINES "N" (REF. BHT 412 CR&0 SEC. 65-00-00 PAGE 133 FIG. 65-40) BEYO

June 10, 2002

CONTROL HEAD WILL NOT RECEIVE ON 120.5 MHZ. FOUND BAD CR3 DIODE. BENCH CHECK GOOD.

February 26, 1999

WHILE IN CRUISE FLIGHT, NR 1 ENGINE TORQUE WENT LOW WHICH RESULTED IN A 20 PERCENT TORQUE SPLIT BETWEEN NR 1 AND NR 2 EN

June 26, 1998

DUAL AMMETER NR 2 NEEDLE IS STICKING.

October 23, 2001

CORROSION AT 12 OCLOCK. SENT TO PRATT AND WHITNEY FOR INSPECTION AND REPAIR.

October 13, 1995

INSPECT FOR CORROSION. DISASSEMBLED TRANSCEIVER UNIT AND CHECKED FOR OIL AND CORROSION. CLEANED AS NEEDED. ALIGNED RE

January 22, 1998

EPIRB ANTENNA BROKEN AND BODY CRACKS IN BOTTOM.

June 20, 1996

HUM ON LINE AND AUDIO CUTS OUT WHEN POWER SUPPLY IS DECREASED BELOW +280. FOUND THE INPUT AND OUTPUT OF U2 WAS WIRED WRO

November 13, 1998

INVERTER HAS LOW VOLTAGE OUTPUT.

May 05, 1995

#1 ENGINE FLAMED OUT IN FLIGHT. FOUND FUEL PUMP DRIVE COUPLING FAILURE. MALE SPLINES ON DRIVE GEAR INSIDE PUMP WERE RO

April 17, 1998

BEACON IS WEAK.

July 28, 1995

VALVE INOPERATIVE.

February 23, 1996

CONTROL UNIT DEFECTIVE. GENERATOR WOULD NOT COME ON LINE.

July 03, 1998

COURSE DIGITIZER OUT OF ALIGNMENT.

November 13, 1998

STARTER/GENERATOR WILL NOT COME ON-LINE.

November 13, 1998

TRIM COMPENSATOR ADJUSTED TO 100. WILL NOT LOWER TEMP INDICATION TO WITHIN RANGE.

July 28, 1995

VALVE INOPERATIVE.

October 23, 1997

COMBUSTION LINER ASSY BURNT LOUVERS.

October 23, 1997

CVR WILL NOT TEST.

October 13, 1995

INSPECT FOR CORROSION. INSPECTED CONTROL UNIT, BUT FOUND NO CORROSION. HOWEVER, FOUND THUMBWHEEL TO BE INTERMITTENTLY D

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who owns N1079U?

N1079U is currently registered to TURBINES LTD in WEST POINT, Nebraska.

What type of aircraft is N1079U?

N1079U is a 1980 BELL 212 with serial number 31122.

Has N1079U been in any accidents?

Yes, N1079U has 2 accident/incident report(s) on file with the FAA/NTSB.