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N137MH2002 Eurocopter Deutschland Gmbh EC135P1

Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 19, 2026

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198218 ADs may apply18 service difficulty reports

Registration
Valid
expires Jul 31, 2028
Based in
Shreveport, LA
owner city / state
Engine
PW206B SERIES · 431 hp
P&W Canada
Owners
1
since 2012
NTSB events
None
since 1982
ADs may apply
18
confirm with A&P
Service reports
18
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 19, 2026
Registered owner
Metro Aviation INC
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Shreveport, LA
Certificate issued
Jul 27, 2012
Expires
Jul 31, 2028
Airworthiness
Standard · Normal
Airworthiness date
Mar 6, 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
EC135P1
Year
2002
Serial number
0179
Aircraft type
Rotorcraft
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Seats
7
Engines
2
Max takeoff weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Type certificate data sheet
H88EU
Mode S code
A0964D

Engine

Make and model
P&W Canada Pw206b Series
Type
Turbo-shaft
Power
431 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. 2012 – nowMetro Aviation INCShreveport, LA · 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 (18)

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 (EC135P1)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 (EC135P1)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 (EC135P1)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 (EC135P1)
2015-12-09 R1Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (Previously Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH) (Airbus…Feb 25, 2016Airframe (EC135P1)
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ADSubjectEffectiveApplies to
2014-16-24Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (Previously Eurocopter Deutschland GbmH) (Airbus…Sep 25, 2014Airframe (EC135P1)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 (EC135P1)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 (EC135P1)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.
2013-21-06Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH HelicoptersJan 31, 2014Airframe (EC135P1)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 (EC135P1)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 (EC135P1)Only with: Fire extinguishing system P/N L262M1808101, L262M1812101, or L262M1812102 installed.
2013-11-15Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH HelicoptersJul 26, 2013Airframe (EC135P1)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.
2013-03-21Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. Turboshaft EnginesMar 26, 2013Engine (PW206B SERIES)
2009-03-05Pratt & Whitney Canada PW206A, PW206B, PW206B2, PW206C, PW206E, PW207C, PW207D, and…Mar 27, 2009Engine (PW206B SERIES)
2004-22-11Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH Model EC135 P1, P2, T1, and T2 HelicoptersDec 7, 2004Airframe (EC135P1)Only with: Main rotor drive aluminum torque strut assembly P/N L633M1001 103 or L633M1001 105 installed.
2004-14-22Pratt & Whitney Canada PW206B, PW206C, PW206E, PW207D, and PW207E Turboshaft EnginesAug 3, 2004Engine (PW206B SERIES)Only with: PW206B engines only if PWC Service Bulletin No. 28119 has been incorporated.
2000-26-12Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH Model EC135 P1 and EC135 T1 HelicoptersFeb 6, 2001Airframe (EC135P1)Certain serial numbers: 0005–0094. Only with: Hydraulic line shielding hose DN 56, P/N L290M20X1 001, installed.
99-22-01Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH Model EC135 P1 and T1 HelicoptersDec 17, 1999Airframe (EC135P1)Certain serial numbers: 0005–0120

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

Service Difficulty Reports (18)

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.

  • Engine fuel and control · hmu · crackedDec 4, 2017

    A LEAK WAS FOUND ON THE #1 ENGINE HMU DURING POST MAINTENANCE GROUND RUNS. IT WAS DETERMINED TO HAVE A SUSPECTED CRACK OR LEAKING FROM THE SPLIT LINE OF THE HMU. THE AREA WAS TOO CONGESTED TO VISUALLY SEE A CRACK OR WHERE THE LEAK WAS COMING FROM. REMOVED AND REPLACE THE HMU CORRECTED THE…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · frame · crackedMar 18, 2016

    FOUND A CRACK AT RING FRAME X9227, DURING MAINTENANCE.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Air conditioning and pressurization · drive shaft · damagedMay 4, 2004

    FLEX SHAFT DAMAGED IN CENTER SECTION. UNIT IS ORGINIAL EQUIPMENT. HARDCARD ENCLOSED. REPLACED WITH SERVICABLE UNIT. 05/10/2004

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Electrical power · starter gen · inoperativeMar 20, 2004

    STARTER GEN WILL NOT ROTATE ENGINE, BRUSHES ARE WORN. REPLACED WITH SERVICABLE UNIT. 04/22/2004

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Electrical power · starter gen · inoperativeFeb 17, 2004

    STARTER GEN WOULD NOT START ENGINE. REPLACED WITH SERVICABLE UNIT.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Main rotor drive · mount · leakingFeb 10, 2004

    WARRANTY. FLAT ON STOP, LEAKED GLYCOL. REPLACED WITH SERVICABLE UNIT. 03/26/2004

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Navigation · transponder · inoperativeDec 23, 2003

    TRANSPONDER IS INOPERATIVE. ATC DOES NOT PICK UP AIRCRAFT. REPLACED WITH SERVICABLE UNIT. 01/23/2004

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Engine fuel and control · ecu · inoperativeNov 29, 2003

    WARRANTY. NR 1 ENGINE WON'T START. UNIT WAS INSTALLED AT A/CTT 16.6. HARDCARDS ENCLOSED. REPLACED WITH SERVICABLE UNIT. 02/17/2004

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Navigation · starter gen · malfunctionedOct 8, 2003

    ENGINE WOULD NOT START. HARD CARD ENCLOSED. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE STARTER GEN.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Navigation · transponder · intermittentOct 6, 2003

    SQUAKS 1200 INTERMITTENT. NO INPUT. THIS IS THE ORIGINAL UNIT INSTALLED ON 0179/137MH (NEW AIRCRAFT). PART HAS LASTED ONLY 555.9 HOURS. DID NOT RECEIVE AIRCRAFT UNTIL 3/18/03. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT.

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

Showing the 10 most recent of 18 reports.

Related aircraft

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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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