Helicopters/BELL/212/N281SD

N281SD — 1980 BELL 212

Registry aircraft record

✦FAA Registry Record
N-NumberN281SD
Serial number31147
ManufacturerBELL
Model212
Year built1980
RegistrantCITY OF SAN DIEGO
Registry statusRegistered (V)
RegistrationRegistration current · expires 31 Oct 2028
AirworthinessAirworthiness certificate on file
Last action2023-06-16
Source: FAA (United States) · updated Oct 22, 2026
One of 54 active BELL 212s across the 4 registries BuyJet tracks. Registry record last updated Oct 22, 2026.
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About N281SD

What aircraft is N281SD?

N281SD is a 1980 BELL 212 registered with the FAA (United States).

Is N281SD currently registered?

Yes — the FAA (United States) lists N281SD as registered (registry data updated 2026-10-22).

How many seats and engines does BELL 212 have?

The BELL 212 has 15 seats and 2 engines.

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