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N101VU2003 Eurocopter Deutschland Gmbh MBB-BK 117 C-2

Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 19, 2026

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198219 ADs may apply12 service difficulty reports

Registration
Valid
expires Apr 30, 2028
Based in
Greenwood Village, CO
owner city / state
Engine
ARRIEL SERIES · 985 hp
Turbomeca
Owners
1
since 2015
NTSB events
None
since 1982
ADs may apply
19
confirm with A&P
Service reports
12
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 19, 2026
Registered owner
Air Methods LLC
Owner type
LLC
City, state
Greenwood Village, CO
Certificate issued
Apr 16, 2015
Expires
Apr 30, 2028
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
May 26, 2004

We never show street addresses, even though they appear in the public FAA file. Individual owners are shown by city and state only.

Airframe & engine

FAA Registry + type data

Airframe

Manufacturer
Eurocopter Deutschland Gmbh
Model
MBB-BK 117 C-2
Year
2003
Serial number
9039
Aircraft type
Rotorcraft
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Seats
8
Engines
2
Max takeoff weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Mode S code
A00A59

Engine

Make and model
Turbomeca Arriel Series
Type
Turbo-shaft
Power
985 hp

Total time and engine hours aren't public. They appear here once the owner adds logbooks.

Ownership history

Ownership history from FAA records
  1. 2015 – nowAir Methods LLCGreenwood Village, CO · current

Individual owners are shown by city and state only.

Safety record

NTSB · Oct 15, 2026 · FAA ADs · Oct 19, 2026 · SDRs · Oct 16, 2026

NTSB events (0)

No NTSB accidents or incidents found for this airframe since 1982.

Accident history for this model

ADs published since 1998 that may apply (19)

These match the airframe or engine model. Whether each one applies, and whether it's been complied with, depends on serial numbers, equipment and logbook entries. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.

ADSubjectEffectiveApplies to
2014-05-06 R1Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Helicopters (Type Certificate Previously Held by…Jan 22, 2019Airframe (MBB-BK 117 C-2)Certain serial numbers: EC135 P1 0005–00829; EC135 P2 0005–00829; EC135 P2+ 0005–00829; EC135 T1 0005–00829; EC135 T2 0005–00829; EC135 T2+ 0005–00829; …. Only with: EC135: tail rotor control lever P/N L672M2802205 or L672M1012212, cyclic control lever P/N L671M1005250, collective control lever assembly P/N L671M2020108, or collective control plate P/N L671M5040207 installed; MBB-BK 117C-2: tail rotor control lever assembly P/N B672M1007101 or B672M1807101, tail rotor control lever P/N B672M1002202 or L672M2802205, or lateral control lever assembly P/N B670M1008101 installed.
2017-03-01Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (Previously Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH) HelicoptersMar 31, 2017Airframe (MBB-BK 117 C-2)Certain serial numbers: EC135 0005–00829; MBB-BK 117 C-2 9004–9310. Only with: EC135: with tail rotor control lever P/N L672M2802205 or L672M1012212, cyclic control lever P/N L671M1005250, collective control lever assembly P/N L671M2020108, or collective control plate P/N L671M5040207 installed; MBB-BK 117 C-2: with tail rotor control lever assembly P/N B672M1007101 or B672M1807101, tail rotor control lever P/N B672M1002202 or L672M2802205, or lateral control lever assembly P/N B670M1008101 installed.
2016-21-03Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (Previously Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH) (Airbus…Nov 25, 2016Airframe (MBB-BK 117 C-2)Only with: Lateral duplex trim actuator P/N 418-00878-050 or 418-00878-051, or longitudinal duplex trim actuator P/N 418-00878-000 or 418-00878-001, installed.
2015-12-09 R1Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (Previously Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH) (Airbus…Feb 25, 2016Airframe (MBB-BK 117 C-2)
2016-01-14Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (Previously Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH) HelicoptersFeb 25, 2016Airframe (MBB-BK 117 C-2)
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ADSubjectEffectiveApplies to
2014-06-51Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (Airbus Helicopters) (Type Certificate Previously…Jul 30, 2014Airframe (MBB-BK 117 C-2)Only with: Metro Aviation, Inc. vapor-cycle air conditioning kit pulley P/N 30001 installed in accordance with STC No. SH3880SW.
2014-13-01Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (Airbus Helicopters) (Previously Eurocopter…Jul 15, 2014Airframe (MBB-BK 117 C-2)Only with: Goodrich hoist damper unit P/N 44307-480, 44307-480-1, or 44307-480-2 installed.
2014-05-04Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH HelicoptersApr 14, 2014Airframe (MBB-BK 117 C-2)Only with: With a jettisonable main cabin sliding door installed.
2013-21-06Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH HelicoptersJan 31, 2014Airframe (MBB-BK 117 C-2)Only with: Goodrich external mounted hoist with boom support assembly P/N 44301-500, 44307-500, or 44307-500-1 installed (EC135); boom P/N 44307-500 installed (MBB-BK 117 C-2).
2013-16-20Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH (ECD) HelicoptersSep 27, 2013Airframe (MBB-BK 117 C-2)
2013-12-05Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH HelicoptersAug 20, 2013Airframe (MBB-BK 117 C-2)Only with: Bevel gear P/N 4639 310 065 installed in tail rotor intermediate gear box (IGB) P/N 4639 002 007.
2013-11-15Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH HelicoptersJul 26, 2013Airframe (MBB-BK 117 C-2)Certain serial numbers: EC135 P1 0005–0699; EC135 P2 0005–0699; EC135 P2+ 0005–0699; EC135 T1 0005–0699; EC135 T2 0005–0699; EC135 T2+ 0005–0699; …. Only with: BO-105A/C/S/LS A-1 with cantilever assembly P/N 105-40132 or 105-40139; BO 105 LS A-3 with cantilever assembly P/N 105-40139; EC135 (excluding S/Ns 0076, 0093, 0098, 0099, 0102, 0104, 0106, 0108, 0110, 0111, 0113, 0114, 0116, 0117, 0119) with cyclic stick locking device P/N L670M1045101/-102/-104/-105/-106/-107 and pin P/N L311M1038205 or L311M1099205; MBB-BK117 A-1 through C-1 with cyclic stick holder assembly P/N 117-41140-01, 117-41230-01 or 117-41230-03; MBB-BK117 C-2 with cyclic stick locking device P/N B856M1011101 and pin P/N L311M1038205 or L311M1099205 installed.
2013-10-05Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH HelicoptersJun 10, 2013Airframe (MBB-BK 117 C-2)
2012-13-11Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH HelicoptersAug 7, 2012Airframe (MBB-BK 117 C-2)Serial numbers per Appendix 1 of Able Engineering & Component Services Alert Service Bulletin No. 2012-001, Revision IR, dated March 7, 2012. Only with: Tail rotor pitch link P/N 117-31821, 117-31822, or B642M1018101 with a serial number listed in Appendix 1 of Able ASB No. 2012-001 installed.
2012-12-21Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH HelicoptersJul 10, 2012Airframe (MBB-BK 117 C-2)
2012-09-11Eurocopter Deutschland GMBH HelicoptersJul 9, 2012Airframe (MBB-BK 117 C-2)Only with: Turbomeca Arriel 1E2 engine installed with a Fuel Control Unit (FCU) not modified with Turbomeca Modification TU 358.
2011-21-13Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH (ECD) Model MBB-BK 117 C-2 HelicoptersNov 21, 2011Airframe (MBB-BK 117 C-2)
2010-22-07Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH Model MBB-BK 117 C-2 HelicoptersDec 3, 2010Airframe (MBB-BK 117 C-2)Only with: Tail rotor control lever B642M1009103 installed.
2008-15-02Eurocopter Deutschland GMBH Model MBB-BK 117C-2 HelicoptersSep 3, 2008Airframe (MBB-BK 117 C-2)Certain serial numbers: MBB-BK 117C-2 9004–9104; MBB-BK 117C-2 9106; MBB-BK 117C-2 9107; MBB-BK 117C-2 9111. Only with: With fire extinguishing system B26K1002-801, B262K1003-801, or B262K1004-801 installed.

AI-extracted — verify against original. Matched from each AD's applicability section; ADs replaced by a later AD are left out.

Service Difficulty Reports (12)

Reports of failures and defects that operators and repair stations sent to the FAA since 1995. A report describes one finding; it is not an accident.

  • Air conditioning and pressurization · belt · failedJan 26, 2024

    DURING 299 EVALUATION CHECK RIDE, PILOT ON THE CONTROLS HEAR A FAINT SQUEELING, SCREECHING SOUND FOLLOWED BY A STRONG SMOKE SMELL IN THE COCKPIT. ACFT WAS IMMEDIATELY LANDED BACK AT THE BASE/AIRPORT (KTHA) AND SHUT DOWN FOR INSPECTION. THE AIRC ONDITIONING BELT WAS FOUND SEPARATED AND PARTIALLY…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · unknown · unknownJul 20, 2023

    DURING AN 800 HOUR AIRFRAME INSPECTION, FOUND A CRACK IN THE TOP FLANGE OF FRAME ONE. THE CRACK IS LOCATED ON THE FWD BOTTOM LBL 195 ON RIB P/N B531K1341-205 BENEATH THE CENTER CONSOLE MOUNT AND WAS MEASURED TO BE 1.4 INCH IN LENGTH.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · unknown · damagedMay 1, 2023

    WHILE MOVING THE AIRCRAFT INTO THE HANGER, THE PILOT ACCIDENTALLY PUNCHED A HOLE IN THE BELLY BEHIND THE AFT CROSS TUBE ON THE #2 SIDE FROM THE HELIPORTER.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Fuel · drain valve · leakingMar 5, 2021

    PILOT REPOTS THAT " UPON LIFT HAD A LARGE TORQUE SPLIT. ENGINE WENT FROM CATA TO MAUAL. FUEL SMELL IMMEDIATELY AFTER SPLIT." BASE MECHANIC RESPONDED TO BASE. MECHAIC VISUALLY INSPECTED #1 & #2 ENGINE FUEL CONTROL ANTISIPATORS FOR EVIDENCE OF BINDING AND PROPER FUNCTION. NO DEFECTS NOTED AT THIS…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · tail cone · crackedSep 28, 2015

    FOUND 3 CRACKS AT STATION 6616 DURING INSPECTION OF TAIL CONE & 4 CRACKS ON EQUIPMENT DECK. THIS DAMAGE WAS FOUND AS A RESULT OF REMOVING THE TAIL BOOM FOR OTHER MX TO BE PERFORMED. THIS ACFT REMAINS OUT OF SERVICE AT THE TIME OF THIS SUBMISSION, PENDING APPROVED DATA TO REPAIR THESE CRACKS FROM…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · tail boom · crackedSep 22, 2015

    FOUND 3 CRACKS & 8 J BOLTS LOOSE ON LT SIDE OF TAIL BOOM AT HORIZONTAL FITTING DURING AN AIRWORTHINESS CHECK. THIS DAMAGE WILL REQUIRE THE TAIL BOOM BE REMOVED & SENT TO MFG FOR REPAIR. THIS ACFT REMAINS OUT OF SERVICE AT THE TIME OF THIS SUBMISSION.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Main rotor drive · transmitter · defectiveApr 30, 2014

    DURING TAKEOFF FROM LANDING ZONE THE NR 1 SYS MGB OIL PRESS DROPPED TO .4 BAR, BELOW NORMAL RANGE. THERE WERE NO CHIPS DETECTED OR TEMP RISE ASSOCIATED WITH THIS INDICATION. SYS NR 2 PRESS REMAINED WITHIN NORMAL LIMITS. THE FLIGHT WAS ABORTED & CONTINUED TO THEIR BASE OF OPERATIONS, HELIPAD THAT…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Stabilizers · bolt · brokenSep 12, 2013

    DURING MECHANICS PREFLIGHT, AIRWORTHINESS CHECK, HORIZONTAL STABILIZER THROUGH BOLT FOUND BROKEN. R & R BOLT. INSPECTED BUSHING AND SURROUNDING AREA. NO DEFECTS NOTED. THIS ACFT HAS BEEN RETURNED TO SERVICE FOLLOWING THE INSTALLATION OF A REPLACEMENT SERVICEABLE NEW BOLT.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Engine fuel and control · fcu · leakingMay 14, 2012

    CREW MEMBER SMELLED FUEL. COULD SEE LIQUID ON THE RT REAR CLAM SHELL GLASS WINDOW. CONTINUED FLIGHT AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. AFTER LANDING, FOUND THE FUEL CAP SECURE, BUT FUEL ON NR 1 ENGINE DECK AND ON THE ACFT SKIN BELOW AND AFT OF THE ENGINE DECK. TROUBLESHOT AND FOUND FCU TO BE LEAKING…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Main rotor drive · chip detector · contaminatedSep 18, 2010

    THE TRANSMISSION CHIP LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN CRUISE FLIGHT ON RETURN FLIGHT TO BASE. THE MECHANIC INSPECTED THE CHIP PLUGS AND FILTERS, AND FOUND A SMALL PARTICLE ON THE PLUG, AND FUZZ ON BOTH THE FILTER HOUSING AND THE FILTERS. THE MECHANIC PROCEEDED TO DRAIN THE OIL FROM THE MGB LOOKING FOR ANY…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.

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Sources

  • FAA Aircraft RegistryRegistration, owner city and state, airframe, engineupdated Oct 19, 2026
  • NTSB accident and incident databaseAccidents and incidents since 1982updated Oct 15, 2026
  • FAA Airworthiness Directives (Federal Register)ADs published since 1998updated Oct 19, 2026
  • FAA Service Difficulty ReportsReports since 1995updated Oct 16, 2026

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