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N917AC2004 Eurocopter Deutschland Gmbh EC 135 P2

Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 20, 2026

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198217 ADs may apply8 service difficulty reports

Registration
Valid
expires Mar 31, 2029
Based in
Greenwood Village, CO
owner city / state
Engine
PW206B SERIES · 431 hp
P&W Canada
Owners
1
since 2022
NTSB events
None
since 1982
ADs may apply
17
confirm with A&P
Service reports
8
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026
Registered owner
Air Methods LLC
Owner type
LLC
City, state
Greenwood Village, CO
Certificate issued
Mar 2, 2022
Expires
Mar 31, 2029
Airworthiness
Standard · Normal
Airworthiness date
Aug 16, 2004

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
EC 135 P2
Year
2004
Serial number
0351
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
ACB0AF

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. 2022 – nowAir Methods LLCGreenwood Village, CO · current
  2. 2012 – 2014Wells Fargo Bank Northwest NA TrusteeSalt Lake City, UT · different airframe: 2007 Eurocopter Ec 130 B4 S/N 4192

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 (0)

No NTSB accidents or incidents found for this airframe since 1982.

Accident history for this model

ADs published since 1998 that may apply (17)

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 (EC 135 P2)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 (EC 135 P2)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 (EC 135 P2)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 (EC 135 P2)
2015-12-09 R1Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (Previously Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH) (Airbus…Feb 25, 2016Airframe (EC 135 P2)
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ADSubjectEffectiveApplies to
2014-16-24Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (Previously Eurocopter Deutschland GbmH) (Airbus…Sep 25, 2014Airframe (EC 135 P2)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 (EC 135 P2)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 (EC 135 P2)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 (EC 135 P2)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 (EC 135 P2)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 (EC 135 P2)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 (EC 135 P2)Only with: Fire extinguishing system P/N L262M1808101, L262M1812101, or L262M1812102 installed.
2013-11-15Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH HelicoptersJul 26, 2013Airframe (EC 135 P2)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 (EC 135 P2)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.

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

Service Difficulty Reports (8)

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 · angle · corrodedMay 11, 2026

    CORROSION DAMAGE WITH A MAXIMUM DEPTH OF 0.061” WAS DISCOVERED ON THE L/H INSTRUMENT PANEL CONSOLE FLOOR ANGLE (P/N: L311M1060234). A REPLACEMENT ANGLE WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN THE SCHEDULED RETURN TO SERVICE TIMEFRAME; THEREFORE, A REPLACEMENT ANGLE WAS FABRICATED FROM 0.080” 2024-T3511 EXTRUSION…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · skin · corrodedApr 21, 2026

    MULTIPLE AREAS OF CORROSION DAMAGE OF VARYING DIMENSIONS AND DEPTHS WAS DISCOVERED ON THE AFT L/H FUSELAGE SKIN PANELS AROUND THE GROUND PORT, LOWER MAINTENANCE STEP, UPPER AND LOWER CLAMSHELL DOOR HINGE LOCATIONS AND SURROUNDING THE FUEL DOOR, AS WELL AS ON THE AFT R/H FUSELAGE SKIN PANELS AROUND…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · skin · chafedApr 14, 2026

    CHAFING DAMAGE WAS DISCOVERED ON THE LOWER R/H FRAME 4 INBOARD SKIN LOCATED JUST FORWARD OF THE R/H HEATING DUCT OUTLET. THE CHAFING DAMAGE MEASURED 0.027” IN DEPTH AND APPROXIMATELY 0.2” X 0.6”. THE CHAFING DAMAGE WAS TRIMMED OUT AND A 0.040” 2024-T3 REPAIR DOUBLER WAS FABRICATED AND INSTALLED. A…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Fuselage · frame · crackedApr 14, 2026

    CRACKING DAMAGE WAS DISCOVERED ON THE TAIL CONE UPPER FRAME 7 IN THE RADIUS ADJACENT TO THE SKIN FLANGE ON THE R/H SIDE. THE APPROXIMATE LENGTH OF THE CRACK WAS MEASURED AT 0.20”. THE CRACK WAS STOP DRILLED AND AN L-SHAPED REPAIR DOUBLER OF 0.050” ALUMINUM WAS FABRICATED AND INSTALLED, AND THE…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · attach angle · corrodedApr 14, 2026

    CORROSION DAMAGE OF VARYING DEPTHS WAS FOUND ON THE LOWER L/H AND R/H BROOM CLOSET ATTACHMENT ANGLES, AS WELL AS THE AFT ATTACHMENT ANGLE. FOR THE LT AND RT ANGLES, REPLACEMENT ANGLES WERE FABRICATED FROM 0.050” 2024-T3511 EXTRUSION AND INSTALLED. FOR THE AFT ATTACHMENT ANGLE, A REPLACEMENT ANGLE…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · frame angle · corrodedApr 10, 2026

    HEAVY CORROSION DAMAGE WAS FOUND ON THE FRAME 2 UPPER ANGLE (P/N: L533M1043223) ON TOP UNDER THE MAIN CABIN FLOOR. A REPAIR ANGLE WAS FABRICATED FROM 0.063” 2024-T3511 EXTRUSION AND INSTALLED IN PLACE. A DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DAMAGE AND APPROVED REPAIR PROCEDURES IS PROVIDED IN AIR METHODS…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Communications · antenna · wrong partApr 1, 2026

    THE TECHNISONIC TDFM 9100 MULTI-BAND TRANSCEIVER AND RC-9100 REMOTE CONTROLLER SYSTEM WERE INSTALLED ON THIS ACFT UTILIZING THE CERTWORKS STC SR01052DE. PER THE 337, THE EXISTING CI 177-1 VHF ANTENNA FROM THE TDFM 6158 INSTALL WAS RETAINED FOR USE WITH THE TDFM 9100 SYS. AT SOME POINT, THE CI…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Main rotor · unknown · vibrationJan 29, 2026

    ACFT LAUNCHED FROM BASE, 13 MIN FLT WAS UNEVENTFUL, GW WAS 2754 & POWER WAS NORMAL. WHEN LIFTING FROM LOW ROOFTOP PAD, ACFT REQUIRED MORE TORQUE THAN EXPECTED TO HOGE, ASSUMPTION WAS HIGHER THAN EXPECTED WEIGHT BUT POST FLT DETAILED ANALYSIS: GW WAS 2778, OAT 10 DEG C, DA OF -650'. MAX CONTINUOUS…

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

Related aircraft

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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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