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N146HC2005 Eurocopter Deutschland Gmbh MBB-BK 117 C-2

Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 18, 2026

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198219 ADs may apply5 service difficulty reports

Registration
Valid
expires Apr 30, 2029
Based in
Greenwood Village, CO
owner city / state
Engine
ARRIEL 1SER · 681 hp
Turbomeca
Owners
1
since 2019
NTSB events
None
since 1982
ADs may apply
19
confirm with A&P
Service reports
5
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 18, 2026
Registered owner
Air Methods LLC
Owner type
LLC
City, state
Greenwood Village, CO
Certificate issued
Apr 17, 2019
Expires
Apr 30, 2029
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
May 6, 2005

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
2005
Serial number
9069
Aircraft type
Rotorcraft
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Seats
8
Engines
2
Max takeoff weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Mode S code
A0B9AC

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
  1. 2019 – 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
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 (5)

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.

  • Indicating and recording systems · control panel · shortedFeb 9, 2024

    ENGAGING THE NVG LIGHTING SWITCH CAUSED A SHORT IN THE OVERHEAD SWITCH PANEL.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · frame · corrodedSep 26, 2023

    DURING 800 HOUR INSPECTION, FOUND CORROSION DAMAGE TO THE FUSELAGE STATION 5645 FRAME UPPER T-EXTRUSION (PN: B533K7052-211) WAS IDENTIFIED IN MULTIPLE AREAS ACROSS THE UPPER SURFACE OF THE AFT FLANGE. A REPLACEMENT T-EXTRUSION WAS FABRICATED TO REPLACE THE DAMAGED STRUCTURE. A DETAILED DESCRIPTION…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · beam · chafedSep 21, 2023

    DURING 800 HOUR INSPECTION, FOUND CHAFE DAMAGE TO THE RH ENGINE DECK CENTER BEAM LOWER CAP (PN: 117-22309-38) WAS IDENTIFIED NEAR THE FORWARD EDGE OF THE PART AND IN AN AREA MEASURED TO BE APPROXIMATELY 0.80” X 0.20” IN SIZE WITH THE DEEPEST CHAFE BEING APPROXIMATELY 0.025” DEEP. THE DAMAGE WAS…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Fuselage · frame · chafedNov 11, 2021

    DURING INSPECTION, CHAFE DAMAGE WAS NOTED TO THE AFT BOX BEAM UPPER FRAME INSIDE SKIN (PN: B533K3606-205) IN THE FORM OF CHAFING MEASURING TO BE APPROXIMATELY 0.70” LONG AND 0.020” DEEP FOR BOTH LOCATIONS. THE DAMAGE WAS REPAIRED VIA REPAIR DOUBLERS TO REINFORCE THE DAMAGED AREA IN ACCORDANCE WITH…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Communications · controller · odorSep 4, 2020

    FUMES WERE DETECTED IN THE AIRCRAFT UPON DEPARTURE. WE RETURNED FOR LANDING WITHOUT INCIDENT. UPON INVESTIGATION THE PART WAS SMELLING LIKE THE FUMES DESCRIBED. THERE WAS ALSO A FEW DROPS OF WATER, MOST LIKELY FROM A HEAVY RAIN THAT THE AIRCRAFT ENDURED A FEW HOURS PREVIOUS.

    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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