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N135TG2003 Eurocopter Deutschland Gmbh EC135T2

Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 18, 2026

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198214 ADs may apply13 service difficulty reports

Registration
Valid
expires Feb 28, 2029
Based in
Greenwood Village, CO
owner city / state
Engine
ARRIEL SERIES · 985 hp
Turbomeca
Owners
1
since 2022
NTSB events
None
since 1982
ADs may apply
14
confirm with A&P
Service reports
13
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 18, 2026
Registered owner
Air Methods LLC
Owner type
LLC
City, state
Greenwood Village, CO
Certificate issued
Feb 17, 2022
Expires
Feb 28, 2029
Airworthiness
Standard · Normal
Airworthiness date
Sep 17, 2003

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
EC135T2
Year
2003
Serial number
0298
Aircraft type
Rotorcraft
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Seats
7
Engines
2
Max takeoff weight
12,500 - 19,999 lb
Type certificate data sheet
H88EU
Mode S code
A08F74

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. 2022 – 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 (14)

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 (EC135T2)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 (EC135T2)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.
2017-03-01Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (Previously Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH) HelicoptersMar 31, 2017Airframe (EC135T2)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 (EC135T2)
2015-12-09 R1Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (Previously Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH) (Airbus…Feb 25, 2016Airframe (EC135T2)
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ADSubjectEffectiveApplies to
2014-16-24Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (Previously Eurocopter Deutschland GbmH) (Airbus…Sep 25, 2014Airframe (EC135T2)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 (EC135T2)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 (EC135T2)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 (EC135T2)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 (EC135T2)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 (EC135T2)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 (EC135T2)Only with: Fire extinguishing system P/N L262M1808101, L262M1812101, or L262M1812102 installed.
2013-11-15Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH HelicoptersJul 26, 2013Airframe (EC135T2)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.
2004-22-11Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH Model EC135 P1, P2, T1, and T2 HelicoptersDec 7, 2004Airframe (EC135T2)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 (13)

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.

  • Fuel · transfer pump · failedDec 5, 2025

    FAILED AFT FUEL TRANSFER PUMP.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Air conditioning and pressurization · unknown · unknownNov 21, 2023

    PILOT AND CREW REPORTED FUMES IN CABIN/ COCKPIT AREA AND RETURNED TO LAND AS A PRECAUTION. THE MECHANIC WAS CALLED TO INVESTIGATE. THE DOOR SEALS AND ATTACHING HARDWARE WERE EXAMINED FOR DEFECTS. THE METRO AIR / HEATING SYSTEM WAS INSPECTED FOR DEFECTS IN THE HOSES AND FITTINGS. NONE WERE FOUND.…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Rotor flight controls · shaft · corrodedOct 3, 2018

    WHILE INSPECTION OF AN AVIONICS INSTALLATION FOUND CORROSION ON THE COLLECTIVE SHAFT AT THE FRICTION BRAKE ATTACH POINT

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Fuselage · channel · crackedOct 27, 2016

    CRACKS FOUND IN THE RT CHANNEL BELOW FLOOR AT AFT FRAME OF SLIDING DOOR. TWO CRACKS ARE PRESENT. ONE IS ON THE MAIN STRINGER THAT MAKES UP THE STRUCTURAL FRAME FOR THE MGB FORWARD MOUNTS AND THE OTHER IS DIRECTLY ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THAT STRINGER ON A DOUBLER SUPPORT. THIS AIRCRAFT REMAINS OUT OF…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Engine fuel and control · valve · leakingAug 21, 2015

    THE PILOT & MEDICAL CREW WERE ON FINAL APPROACH TO THE HOSPITAL LZ, THE MEDIC IN THE CABIN SMELLED FUEL. THE PILOT CONTINUED THE APPROACH & LANDED AT THE HOSPITAL. UPON SHUTDOWN, FUEL WAS OBSERVED TO BE ALL OVER THE CLAMSHELL DOORS, EXTERIOR. FUEL WAS OBSERVED ALL OVER THE ENG DECK AS WELL. THE…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Rotor flight controls · control rod · crackedApr 26, 2013

    DURING AAIP INSPECTION, LONGITUDINAL CONTROL ROD TO HYDRAULIC PACK WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Engine fuel and control · valve · leakingAug 25, 2012

    DURING CRUISE FLIGHT AT 1,000 FT AGL, PILOT NOTICED AN ODOR OF FUEL IN COCKPIT. COULD SEE A CLEAR LIQUID RUNNING DOWN THE REAR CLAM SHELL DOOR. TURNED BACK TO THE AIRPORT AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. POST FLIGHT INSPECTION FOUND THE ADJUSTED FUEL VALVE ASSY TO BE THE SOURCE OF LEAK. PART WAS…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuel · shutoff valve · leakingJan 1, 2011

    SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF THE MED CREW NOTICED A STRONG FUEL SMELL IN THE CABIN AND COULD SEE LIQUID ON THE BACK CLAMSHELL WINDOW. THE PILOT IMMEDIATELY RETURNED TO THE DEPARTURE AIRPORT AND AWAITED THE MECHANIC TO ARRIVE. THE MECHANIC TROUBLESHOT THE FUEL LEAK AND DETERMINED THAT THE FUEL SHUTOFF…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Main rotor · spacer · wornNov 17, 2009

    MAIN ROTOR MAST NUT TORQUE CHECK WAS PERFORMED DURING MX. THE MAST NUTS WERE FOUND TO BE LOOSE. THE MAST WAS REMOVED AND THE SPACER TUBE WAS INSPECTED. THE PROJECTIONS ON THE SPACER TUBE WAS WORN BEYOND ALLOWABLE LIMITS.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Main rotor · spacer · wornSep 15, 2009

    WHILE COPLIYING WITH MAIN ROTOR MAST NUT TORQUE CHECK IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE NUT HAD LOST SIGNIFICANT TORQUE. THE TORQUE WRENCH USED FOR THIS CHECK WAS SET AT MINIMUM TORQUE VALUE. THE ROTOR HUB SHAFT WAS REMOVED TO INSPECT THE SPACER TUBE ASSY. THE PROJECTIONS ON THE ASSEMBLY WERE WORN BEYOND…

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

Showing the 10 most recent of 13 reports.

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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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