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N130PLBell TH-57 · 1985

ExperimentalAllison 250-C20JIowa City, IA

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N130PL is a 1985 Bell TH-57. It is a rotorcraft with 5 seats, powered by a Allison 250-C20J rated at 420 horsepower. The registration is active, with the registrant based in Iowa City, IA. Its experimental airworthiness certificate was issued in Aug 2025. It has been registered to its current owner since May 2024.

41 years old
Only 16 Bell TH-57 here
No NTSB events on record

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2025

FAA record · Aug 2025 · Airworthiness

Special Airworthiness Certificate issued — Experimental

Manufacturer: Bell. Model TH-57. Serial 163345.

2024

FAA record · May 2024 · Registration

Registered to current owner

Registered to State University Of Iowa. Registrant based in Iowa City, IA.

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Aircraft

ManufacturerBell

ModelTH-57

Year1985

CategoryExperimental

TypeRotorcraft

Serial163345

EngineAllison 250-C20J

Horsepower420

Seats5

BasedIowa City, IA

RegistrantState University Of Iowa

Safety record

No NTSB accidents or incidents on record

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Registration history

2024 — present

State University Of Iowa · Iowa City, IA

Aug 2025

Airworthiness certificate issued

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