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N452MH2007 Eurocopter Deutschland Gmbh MBB-BK 117 C-2

Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 19, 2026

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198229 ADs may apply9 service difficulty reports

Registration
Valid
expires Sep 30, 2033
Based in
Charlotte, NC
owner city / state
Engine
ARRIEL 1E2 · 708 hp
Turbomeca
Owners
1
since 2026
NTSB events
None
since 1982
ADs may apply
29
confirm with A&P
Service reports
9
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 19, 2026
Registered owner
Charlotte Mecklenburg Hospital Authority DBA
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Charlotte, NC
Certificate issued
Sep 23, 2026
Expires
Sep 30, 2033
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
Sep 10, 2007

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
2007
Serial number
9122
Aircraft type
Rotorcraft
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Seats
8
Engines
2
Max takeoff weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Mode S code
A57AA5

Engine

Make and model
Turbomeca Arriel 1e2
Type
Turbo-shaft
Power
708 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. 2026 – nowCharlotte Mecklenburg Hospital Authority DBACharlotte, NC · 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 (29)

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.
2016-22-10Turbomeca S.A. Turboshaft EnginesDec 6, 2016Engine (ARRIEL 1E2)Only with: Engines with modification TU376 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.
2016-04-14Turbomeca S.A. Turboshaft EnginesApr 1, 2016Engine (ARRIEL 1E2)Only with: Engines with tachometer boxes P/N 9580116170, 9580116260, 9580116900, 9580117110 (all S/Ns), or P/N 9580117550 with S/N 1499 and below (with or without suffix) or S/N 1500 and above without suffix EL, that also have electrical connectors labeled P10106, P10098, and P10108, or P11F, P13F, and P15F installed.
Show all 29 ADs
ADSubjectEffectiveApplies to
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)
2015-13-04Turbomeca S.A. Turboshaft EnginesSep 1, 2015Engine (ARRIEL 1E2)
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).
2013-24-05Turbomeca S.A. Turboshaft EnginesJan 28, 2014Engine (ARRIEL 1E2)Serial numbers per Figure 2 of Turbomeca S.A. Alert MSB No. A292 72 0838, Version A, dated May 24, 2013. Only with: Equipped with free turbine (FT) module (M04) with part and serial numbers listed in Figure 2 of Turbomeca Alert MSB No. A292 72 0838.
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)
2012-27-02Turbomeca S.A. Turboshaft EnginesFeb 14, 2013Engine (ARRIEL 1E2)
2012-23-12Turbomeca S.A. Turboshaft EnginesJan 7, 2013Engine (ARRIEL 1E2)Only with: Engines with fuel control units (FCUs) manufactured, repaired, or overhauled on or before March 31, 2008.
2012-24-03Turbomeca S.A. Turboshaft EnginesJan 7, 2013Engine (ARRIEL 1E2)Only with: Engines that have not incorporated Turbomeca S.A. Modification TU360.
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)
2011-05-08Turbomeca Model Arriel 1E2, 1S, and 1S1 Turboshaft EnginesMar 9, 2011Engine (ARRIEL 1E2)Only with: Engines that have incorporated Turbomeca SB No. 292 73 0826, Version A, dated October 13, 2009, or Turbomeca Internal Consign No. 298468.
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.
2009-26-07Turbomeca Arriel 1A1, 1A2, 1B, 1C, 1C1, 1C2, 1D, 1D1, 1E2, 1K1, 1S, and 1S1 Turboshaft…Jan 12, 2010Engine (ARRIEL 1E2)Serial numbers per Figure 1 of Turbomeca Mandatory Service Bulletin No. A292 72 0825, Version B. Only with: Engines modified by Turbomeca Modification TU332 and fitted with a reduction gearbox (module M05) listed by serial number in the MSB.
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.
2003-16-03Turbomeca Arriel 1 Series Turboshaft EnginesSep 12, 2003Engine (ARRIEL 1E2)Only with: Engines that have not incorporated modification TU 202.

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

Service Difficulty Reports (9)

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.

  • Tail rotor · spherical bearin · wornOct 18, 2023

    ON DEPARTURE AND CLIMB OUT, THE PILOT NOTICED A VIBRATION IN THE T/R PEDALS THAT WOULD INCREASE WITH POWER WAS INCREASES. HE RETURNED TO THE AIRPORT AND LANDED UNEVENTFULLY. MAINTENANCE FOUND THE T/R TEETERING BEARINGS WERE WORN EXCESSIVELY.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Air conditioning and pressurization · pressure sensor · leakingOct 5, 2023

    AFTER THE HELICOPTER WAS STARTED, BUT BEFORE LIFTING INTO A HOVER, THE CREW REPORTED A FUEL SMELL IN THE CABIN. SHUT DOWN ENGINES AND CALLED MAINTENANCE. WITH PRIME PUMP "ON", MECHANIC FOUND THE #2 ENGINE LOW FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR LEAKING FROM THE SPLIT LINE.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · frame angle · crackedDec 7, 2022

    ON SCHEDULED AIRFRAME INSPECTION, FOUND CRACKS IN FWD RH BOX BEAM STA4015 WEB (P/N: B533K5141-203), STA4135 WEB (P/N: 533K5141-201), STA4015 CAP EXTRUSION (P/N: B533K5140-203), STA 4135 EXTRUSION CAP (P/N: B533K5140-203) AND THE INNER SKIN PANEL (P/N: B533K5605-211).

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Fuel · pressure switch · failedDec 4, 2022

    #2 ENG FUEL PRESSURE CAUTION ILLUMINATED DURING START SEQUENCE AND WOULD NOT EXTINGUISH. REM'D AND REPLACED #2 ENG FUEL PRESSURE SWITCH. ENG RUN/LEAK CHK GOOD.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuel · pressure switch · failedNov 9, 2022

    ON CLIMBOUT, #1 FUEL PRESS ILLUMINATED. ALL ENG PARAMATERS NORMAL. CAUTION EXTINGUISHED AFTER APPROX 5MIN. REPLACED #1 ENG FUEL PRESS SWITCH. INSP FUEL FILTER AS A PRECAUTION. PERFORMED GROUND RUN/LEAK CHK, 2 STARTS EA, W/NO ANOMOLIES. LEAK CHK'D GOOD.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Doors · latch handle · separatedMay 14, 2022

    R/H OUTSIDE SLIDING DOOR HANDLE SEPARATED FROM AIRCRAFT IN CRUISE FLIGHT. AIRCRAFT CONTINUED FLIGHT SAFELY WITH NO INTERRUPTION. REPLACED DOOR HANDLE. FUNCTION CHK'D GOOD.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuel · vent line · looseApr 21, 2019

    FUEL SMELL NOTICEABLE IN CABIN, DURING FLIGHT. INSPECTED, FOUND EXPANSION TANK VENT LINE LEAKING AT FITTING. INSPECTED AND REPAIRED LINE, AS REQUIRED. NO OTHER DEFECTS NOTED. ACFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Engine fuel and control · drain valve · failedJun 14, 2013

    START DRAIN VALVE FAILED INTERNALLY ALLOWING FUEL TO FLOW INTO THE COMPRESSOR THROUGH THE P2 AIR LINE. FUEL BLEW OUT OF THE COMPRESSOR CASE SPLIT LINE AND IGNITED ON TOP OF THE ENGINE CAUSING THE FIRE WARNING LIGHT TO FLICKER ON AND OFF SEVERAL TIMES. PILOT RETURNED TO DEPARTURE PAD AND LANDED…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Engine controls · actuator · jammedMay 8, 2008

    IN FLIGHT NR 2 ENGINE TRIM ACTUATOR FULLY RETRACTED, JAMMED, POPPED TRIM CIRCUIT BREAKER. AIRCRAFT LANDED USING MANUAL TRIM. REPLACED ACTUATOR.

    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 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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