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N104VU2008 Eurocopter Deutschland Gmbh EC 135 T2+

Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 18, 2026

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198219 ADs may apply7 service difficulty reports

Registration
Valid
expires Jan 31, 2029
Based in
Greenwood Village, CO
owner city / state
Engine
ARRIUS 2B2 · 642 hp
Turbomeca
Owners
1
since 2016
NTSB events
None
since 1982
ADs may apply
19
confirm with A&P
Service reports
7
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 18, 2026
Registered owner
Air Methods LLC
Owner type
LLC
City, state
Greenwood Village, CO
Certificate issued
Jan 20, 2016
Expires
Jan 31, 2029
Airworthiness
Standard · Normal
Airworthiness date
Sep 12, 2008

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
EC 135 T2+
Year
2008
Serial number
0704
Aircraft type
Rotorcraft
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Seats
12
Engines
2
Max takeoff weight
12,500 - 19,999 lb
Type certificate data sheet
H88EU
Mode S code
A0157E

Engine

Make and model
Turbomeca Arrius 2b2
Type
Turbo-shaft
Power
642 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. 2016 – nowAir Methods LLCGreenwood Village, CO · current

Individual owners are shown by city and state only.

Safety record

NTSB · Oct 15, 2026 · FAA ADs · Oct 18, 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
2025-13-07Engine Fuel and ControlAug 6, 2025Engine (ARRIUS 2B2)
2021-26-26Engine ControlsFeb 23, 2022Engine (ARRIUS 2B2)Only with: Engines with an installed EECU P/N 70EMF01080 or 70EMF01090 (Arrius 2B1 without overspeed protection TU 19C), P/N 70EMF01100 or 70EMF01120 (Arrius 2B1 with overspeed protection TU 67C or TU 23C), P/N 70EMH01000 or 70EMH01010 (Arrius 2B1A), or P/N 70EMM01000 (Arrius 2B2).
2021-17-05Safran Helicopter Engines, S.A. (Type Certificate Previously Held by Turbomeca S.A.)…Oct 12, 2021Engine (ARRIUS 2B2)
2014-05-06 R1Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Helicopters (Type Certificate Previously Held by…Jan 22, 2019Airframe (EC 135 T2+)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.
2018-07-01Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (Type Certificate Previously Held by Eurocopter…May 3, 2018Airframe (EC 135 T2+)Serial numbers per Table 1 of Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin EC135-63A-017, Revision 2, dated December 5, 2016. Only with: Main transmission FS108 housing upper part P/N 4649 301 034, 4649 301 067, or 4649 301 088 installed, with a serial number listed in Table 1 of ASB EC135-63A-017.
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ADSubjectEffectiveApplies to
2017-03-01Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (Previously Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH) HelicoptersMar 31, 2017Airframe (EC 135 T2+)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.
2016-11-21Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (Previously Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH) (Airbus…Jul 11, 2016Airframe (EC 135 T2+)
2015-12-09 R1Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (Previously Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH) (Airbus…Feb 25, 2016Airframe (EC 135 T2+)
2014-16-24Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (Previously Eurocopter Deutschland GbmH) (Airbus…Sep 25, 2014Airframe (EC 135 T2+)Only with: Main rotor hub shaft P/N L623M1006101, L623M1206101, L623M1006102, L623M1206102, L623M1006103, or L623M1206103 installed.
2014-13-09Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (Type Certificate Previously Held by Eurocopter…Jul 30, 2014Airframe (EC 135 T2+)Only with: Mounting ring frame X9227 P/N L535H2120301, L535H2120303, or L535H2120304 installed, except those with frame reinforcement P/N L535H2100201 installed.
2014-05-01Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH HelicoptersApr 14, 2014Airframe (EC 135 T2+)Only with: Main gearbox (MGB) P/N 4649 010 003, 4649 010 005, 4649 010 006, 4649 010 006X, 4649 010 008, 4649 010 008X, 4649 001 007, 4649 010 010, or 4649 010 013 installed.
2014-01-02Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH HelicoptersMar 3, 2014Airframe (EC 135 T2+)Certain serial numbers: 870; 872; 873; 879; 883; 884; …. Only with: Mechanical air conditioning system compressor bearing block upper bearing P/N L210M1872105 installed.
2013-21-06Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH HelicoptersJan 31, 2014Airframe (EC 135 T2+)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).
2013-21-05Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH HelicoptersDec 5, 2013Airframe (EC 135 T2+)Only with: With bearing P/N LN9367GE6N2, rod P/N L671M5040205, lever P/N L671M5040101, and floor P/N L533M1014101 through L533M1014106 installed.
2013-18-05Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH HelicoptersOct 18, 2013Airframe (EC 135 T2+)Only with: Fire extinguishing system P/N L262M1808101, L262M1812101, or L262M1812102 installed.
2013-11-15Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH HelicoptersJul 26, 2013Airframe (EC 135 T2+)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.
2008-19-11Turbomeca S.A. Arrius 2B1, 2B1A, 2B2, and 2K1 Turboshaft EnginesOct 8, 2008Engine (ARRIUS 2B2)
2006-26-07Turbomeca Model Arrius 2B1, 2B1A, and 2B2 Turboshaft EnginesJan 18, 2007Engine (ARRIUS 2B2)Only with: Engines that do not embody modification TU122.
2004-22-11Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH Model EC135 P1, P2, T1, and T2 HelicoptersDec 7, 2004Airframe (EC 135 T2+)Only with: Main rotor drive aluminum torque strut assembly P/N L633M1001 103 or L633M1001 105 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 (7)

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.

  • Fuselage · attach angle · corrodedOct 30, 2025

    DURING INSPECTION, CORROSION DAMAGE WAS DISCOVERED ON THE LOWER LH, RH & AFT BROOM CLOSET ATTACHMENT ANGLES (L533M1052317 (X2) & L533M1052318). A DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DAMAGE AND AN APPROVED FABRICATED PROCEDURE IS PROVIDED IN AIR METHODS ENGINEERING AUTHORIZATION 23-5300-EA-5299, INITIAL…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · floor skin · dentedOct 30, 2025

    DURING INSPECTION, DAMAGE WAS DISCOVERED TO THE COCKPIT FLOOR UPPER SKIN PANEL (P/N: L533M1014217) IN THE FORM OF MULTIPLE DENTS AND DEBONDED SKIN. THE DENTED AND DEBONDED AREAS ARE REPORTED TO BE FROM 0.50” X 0.50” IN SIZE TO 4.0” X 4.0” IN SIZE. A DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DAMAGE AND AN…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · floorbeam · corrodedOct 30, 2025

    DURING INSPECTION, HEAVY CORROSION WAS DISCOVERED ON T-CAP P/N L533M1028203 ON TOP OF T-CAP UNDER MAIN CABIN FLOOR AT FS3150MM, LBL500MM - RBL500MM. THE T-CAP IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE.; THEREFORE, A REPLACEMENT T-CAP WAS FABRICATED AS PER THE INSTRUCTION ON AIR METHODS ENGINEERING…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Air conditioning and pressurization · unknown · odorOct 1, 2024

    SHORTLY AFTER TAKE OFF PILOT AND MEDICAL CREW NOTICED A SMELL OF. HOT ELECTRICAL WIRING/COMPONENTS IN BOTH THE COCKPIT AND CABIN AREAS, WITH NO EVIDENCE OF SMOKE OR FIRE. FOUND HOTDOG SPLICE RESTING AGAINST PILOT PITOT HEATER BREAKER CONTACT. HOTDOG SPLICE AND CONTACT SINGED. REPLACED HOTDOG…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Engine · engine · warning lightJun 10, 2024

    #1 ENG CHIP LIGHT ILLUMINATED ENROUTE BACK TO HOME BASE. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES WERE PERFORMED IAW WITH THE RFM. LANDING AT HOME BASE WAS ACCOMPLISHED WITHOUT INCIDENT. APPROPRIATE LOGBOOK ENTRIES AND NOTIFICATIONS WERE MADE.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Windows · chin bubble · damagedMar 4, 2024

    BIRD STRIKE IN CRUISE FLIGHT CAUSE DAMAGE TO PILOT WINDSCREEN, CO-PILOT CHIN BUBBLE. POST FLIGHT INSPECTION BY MECHANIC FOUND DAMAGE TO TWO MAIN ROTOR BLADES AND CO-PILOTS KICK/FLOOR PANEL.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Air conditioning and pressurization · wire harness · burnedAug 31, 2010

    A STRONG ELECTRICAL ODOR WAS NOTICED BY THE PILOT AND THE MEDICAL CREW MEMBERS ON A RETURN FLIGHT TO THE BASE. IT WAS BELIEVED TO BE COMING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONING SYS. ONCE ON THE GROUND AND SHUTDOWN, THE ODOR WAS STRONGEST IN THE RT CABIN OVERHEAD LOCATION. AFTER INSP, THE MECHANIC HAD FOUND…

    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 18, 2026
  • NTSB accident and incident databaseAccidents and incidents since 1982updated Oct 15, 2026
  • FAA Airworthiness Directives (Federal Register)ADs published since 1998updated Oct 18, 2026
  • FAA Service Difficulty ReportsReports since 1995updated Oct 16, 2026

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