N117UP1994 Eurocopter Deutschland Gmbh MBB-BK 117 C-1
Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198212 ADs may apply15 service difficulty reports
Registration
FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026- Registered owner
- Metro Aviation INC
- Owner type
- Corporation
- City, state
- Shreveport, LA
- Certificate issued
- Nov 13, 2013
- Expires
- Nov 30, 2029
- Airworthiness
- Standard · Transport
- Airworthiness date
- Jul 19, 1994
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 dataAirframe
- Manufacturer
- Eurocopter Deutschland Gmbh
- Model
- MBB-BK 117 C-1
- Year
- 1994
- Serial number
- 7508
- Aircraft type
- Rotorcraft
- Category
- Land
- Certification
- Type Certificated
- Seats
- 7
- Engines
- 2
- Max takeoff weight
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Type certificate data sheet
- H13EU
- Mode S code
- A04804
Engine
- Make and model
- Turbomeca Arriel 1ser
- Type
- Turbo-shaft
- Power
- 681 hp
Total time and engine hours aren't public. They appear here once the owner adds logbooks.
Ownership history
Ownership history from FAA records- 2013 – nowMetro Aviation INCShreveport, LA · current
Individual owners are shown by city and state only.
Safety record
NTSB · Oct 15, 2026 · FAA ADs · Oct 20, 2026 · SDRs · Oct 16, 2026NTSB events (0)
No NTSB accidents or incidents found for this airframe since 1982.
Accident history for this modelADs published since 1998 that may apply (12)
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.
| AD | Subject | Effective | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-05-07 | Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (Type Certificate Previously Held by Eurocopter… | Apr 16, 2021 | Airframe (MBB-BK 117 C-1)Only with: Model BO-105A, BO-105C, and BO-105S helicopters only with voltage regulator P/N 51565-000, 51565-000R, or 51509-002R installed; MBB-BK 117 models apply unconditionally. |
| 2019-05-05 | Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (Previously Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH) Helicopters | Apr 17, 2019 | Airframe (MBB-BK 117 C-1)Only with: Main rotor (M/R) mast assembly part number 4639 205 011 installed. |
| 2016-01-14 | Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (Previously Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH) Helicopters | Feb 25, 2016 | Airframe (MBB-BK 117 C-1) |
| 2013-16-13 | Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH Helicopters | Sep 27, 2013 | Airframe (MBB-BK 117 C-1)Only with: With specified tail rotor control lever and tail rotor balance weight part numbers installed (varies by model: BO-105A/C/S/LS A-1 levers P/N 105-317231, 105-317365, 105-31736, 105-31767, 105-31728, 1121-31730 with weights P/N 117-31715.01, 117-31715.02, 105-31728.03, 105-31732.07, 105-31732.08; BO-105LS A-3 levers P/N 105-31736, 105-31767 with weights P/N 117-31715.01, 117-31715.02, B642M1011 201, 105-317171.10; MBB-BK 117 levers P/N 117-31730, 117-317361, 105-31736 with weights P/N 117-31714.07, 117-31715.01, 117-31720.01, 117-31730.02). |
| 2013-11-15 | Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH Helicopters | Jul 26, 2013 | Airframe (MBB-BK 117 C-1)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. |
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| AD | Subject | Effective | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-13-11 | Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH Helicopters | Aug 7, 2012 | Airframe (MBB-BK 117 C-1)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. |
| 2012-09-11 | Eurocopter Deutschland GMBH Helicopters | Jul 9, 2012 | Airframe (MBB-BK 117 C-1)Only with: Turbomeca Arriel 1E2 engine installed with a Fuel Control Unit (FCU) not modified with Turbomeca Modification TU 358. |
| 2000-26-06 | Eurocopter Deutschland GMBH Model MBB-BK 117 Helicopters | Feb 26, 2001 | Airframe (MBB-BK 117 C-1) |
| 2000-08-16 | Eurocopter Deutschland GMBH Model MBB-BK 117 A-1, A-3, A-4, B-1, B-2, and C-1 Helicopters | Jun 2, 2000 | Airframe (MBB-BK 117 C-1)Certain serial numbers: 7001–7253; 7500–7523. Only with: With transmission door cowling LH P/N 117-23206-51 or 117-233731, RH P/N 117-23206-52 or 117-233741, and engine door cowling LH P/N 117-23303-51 or 117-23303-53, RH P/N 117-23303-52 or 117-23303-54 installed. |
| 98-24-13 | Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH (ECD) (Eurocopter) Model MBB-BK117 A-1, A-3, A-4, B-1, B-2… | Dec 4, 1998 | Airframe (MBB-BK 117 C-1) |
| 97-23-07 | Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH Model MBB- BK 117 A-1, A-3, A-4, B-1, B-2 and C-1 Helicopters | Nov 5, 1997 | Airframe (MBB-BK 117 C-1)Certain serial numbers: MBB-BK 117 A-1 7001–7250; MBB-BK 117 A-3 7001–7250; MBB-BK 117 A-4 7001–7250; MBB-BK 117 B-1 7001–7250; MBB-BK 117 B-2 7001–7250; MBB-BK 117 C-1 7500–7520. Only with: With clutch P/N 4639302044 or P/N CL42067-1 installed. |
| 95-21-12 | Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH (ECD) Model MBB-BK 117 A-1, A-3, A-4, B-1, B-2, and C-1… | Nov 20, 1995 | Airframe (MBB-BK 117 C-1) |
AI-extracted — verify against original. Matched from each AD's applicability section; ADs replaced by a later AD are left out.
Service Difficulty Reports (15)
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 · motor · inoperativeApr 7, 2021
DURING FLIGHT, THE CREW SMELLED A BURNING SMELL IN THE CABIN. THE PILOT DEACTIVATED THE A/C SYSTEM AND PERFORMED AND UNSCHEDULED LANDING. UPON MAINTENANCE ARRIVAL, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE EVAPORATOR MOTOR WAS INOPERATIVE. THE SYSTEM WAS DEFERRED AND THE BLOWER WAS REPLACED UPON RECEIPT.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Engine fuel and control · fuel control · defectiveMay 24, 2011
ABOUT 4 MINUTES INTO FLIGHT STRAIGHT AND LEVEL NR 1 ENGINE ROLLED BACK TO 74 PERCENT N1 UNCOMMANDED. NR1 ENGINE LOW LIGHT ILLUMINATED. PILOT CONFIRMED PCL WAS IN FULL FORWARD FLY POSITION AND ATTEMPTED TO BEEP NR1 ENGINE UP USING ENGINE TRIM SWITCH, ENGINE REMAINED AT 74 PERCENT N1. PILOT RETURNED…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Engine · bearing · making metalMar 30, 2011
THE NR 2 ENGINE CHIP LIGHT ILLUMINATED ENROUTE TO A SCENE CALL. THE PILOT IMMEDIATELY ABORTED THE FLIGHT AND RETURNED TO BASE LESS THAN 3 MILES AWAY. UPON ARRIVING AT THE BASE, THE MECHANIC INSPECTED THE CHIP PLUGS AND FOUND METAL ON THE M05 MAGNETIC PLUG AND THE FWD LT HORIZ ELECTRIC CHIP PLUG.…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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- Flight controls · actuator · failedMar 9, 2004
BENCH TEST FOR SERVICEABILITY. REPLACED WITH SERVICABLE UNIT.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Flight controls · actuator · inoperativeMar 9, 2004
BENCH TEST FOR SERVICEABILITY. REPLACED WITH SERVICABLE UNIT. 03/09/2004
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Navigation · transponder · failedMar 9, 2004
EXCHANGE. UNIT GIVING WRONG ALTITUDE, BAD WIRES IN UNIT. REPLACED WITH SERVICABLE UNIT. 03/15/2004
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Navigation · gyro · noisyFeb 4, 2004
UNIT MAKING NOISE WHEN INSTALLED ON AIRCRAFT. REPLACED WITH SERVICABLE UNIT. 03/11/2004
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Navigation · gyro · noisyFeb 4, 2004
UNIT MAKING NOISE WHEN INSTALLED ON AIRCRAFT. REPLACED BY SERVICABLE UNIT. 03/11/2004
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Navigation · gyro · inoperativeFeb 2, 2004
UNIT MAKING NOISE WHEN INSTALLED ON AIRCRAFT. REPLACED WITH SERVICABLE UNIT. 03/11/2004
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Hydraulic power · module · inoperativeJan 26, 2004
REASON FOR REMOVAL FAILED HYSTERESIS CHECK SUSPECTED AUTO PILOT PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM WAS WHEN THIS AIRCRAFT WAS DELIVERED THE HYD PACK HAD ANOTHER MFG SERVO ON IT. AND THE AUTO PILOT SYSTEM NEVER WORKED. SO FINALLY WE GOT THE RIGHT HYD PACK WITH THE FWM SERVO'S ON IT. WE ARE ASKING FOR WARRANTY ON…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
Showing the 10 most recent of 15 reports.
Sources
- FAA Aircraft RegistryRegistration, owner city and state, airframe, engineupdated Oct 20, 2026
- NTSB accident and incident databaseAccidents and incidents since 1982updated Oct 15, 2026
- FAA Airworthiness Directives (Federal Register)ADs published since 1998updated Oct 20, 2026
- FAA Service Difficulty ReportsReports since 1995updated Oct 16, 2026