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N626MBMbb BK 117 A-3

DeregisteredUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 20, 2026

This N-number isn't registered right now. Below is its last known registration, canceled Jan 12, 2018.

Safety record in brief:1 NTSB accident (destroyed damage, Jan 2002)2 ADs may apply2 service difficulty reports

Registration
Deregistered
Last based in
Chicago, IL
owner city / state
Engine
LTS-101 SER · 317 hp
Lycoming
Owners
1
since 1989
NTSB events
1
destroyed, 2002
ADs may apply
2
confirm with A&P
Service reports
2
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026
Last registered owner
Scientific Leasing INC
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Chicago, IL
Certificate issued
Feb 2, 1989
Canceled
Jan 12, 2018
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
Dec 11, 1986

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
Mbb
Model
BK 117 A-3
Serial number
7109
Aircraft type
Rotorcraft
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Seats
8
Engines
2
Max takeoff weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Type certificate data sheet
H13EU
Mode S code
A82D9C

Engine

Make and model
Lycoming Lts-101 Ser
Type
Turbo-shaft
Power
317 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. 1989 – 2018Scientific Leasing INCChicago, IL

Individual owners are shown by city and state only.

Safety record

NTSB · Oct 15, 2026 · FAA ADs · Oct 20, 2026 · SDRs · Oct 16, 2026

NTSB events (1)

Accident · destroyed

Jan 18, 2002 · Cleveland, OH

pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the helicopter while hovering, which resulted in its collision with a building. Factors were the confined area, tail wind, and wind gusts.

Damage
Destroyed
Injuries
Fatal
Report
IAD02FA026

From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for IAD02FA026)

ADs published since 1998 that may apply (2)

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
2001-22-07Honeywell International, Inc. LTP 101 Series Turboprop and LTS101 Series Turboshaft…Nov 30, 2001Engine (LTS-101 SER)Only with: Rigid tube fuel manifolds P/N 4-301-042-02, -04, -05, -06, 4-301-236-01, -02, -03, -04, 4-301-286-01, -02, or 4-301-376-01 installed.
96-12-27AlliedSignal Inc. (formerly Textron Lycoming) LTS 101 Series Turboshaft and LTP 101…Aug 19, 1996Engine (LTS-101 SER)

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

Service Difficulty Reports (2)

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 · indicator · failedOct 25, 1995

    FUEL QUANTITY INDICATOR DEFECTIVE. NR 1 AND NR 2 SUPPLY GOES TO ZERO.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Tail rotor drive · bearing · damagedMay 30, 1995

    DAMAGED ROLLERS (5 PLACES) ON ROLLER BEARING.

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

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

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