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N984MEEurocopter Deutschland Gmbh MBB-BK 117 C-2

Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 20, 2026

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198219 ADs may apply10 service difficulty reports

Registration
Valid
expires Mar 31, 2033
Based in
Greenwood Village, CO
owner city / state
Owners
1
since 2026
NTSB events
None
since 1982
ADs may apply
19
confirm with A&P
Service reports
10
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 10, 2026
Expires
Mar 31, 2033

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
Serial number
9080
Aircraft type
Rotorcraft
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Seats
8
Engines
2
Max takeoff weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Mode S code
ADBB18

Engine

Type
Turbo-shaft

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 – nowAir Methods LLCGreenwood Village, CO · current

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 (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)
Show all 19 ADs
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 (10)

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 indicating · sensor · inoperativeJan 27, 2026

    NUMBER 2 ENGINE OVSP FAIL DID NOT EXTINGUISH.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Main rotor · absorber · leakingMar 27, 2025

    MRB VIBE ABSORBERS LEAKING.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · bulkhead · corrodedApr 15, 2021

    BK117-C2 S/N 9080 WAS FOUND TO HAVE CHAFE DAMAGE TO THE UPPER BULKHEAD ANGLE P/N L533K3138-201 AT STA 4963, RBL 40, WL 2625. THE DAMAGE MEASURES 0.01” DEEP, AND 0.25” X 0.25” IN AREA.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Fuselage · doubler · chafedApr 15, 2021

    DAMAGE WAS REPORTED ON THE STA5375 CANT FRAME UPPER DOUBLER (PN: B533K3517-201) IN THE FORM OF A CHAFE MEASURING APPROXIMATELY 0.50” X 0.10” AND 0.050” DEEP. THIS DAMAGE HAS SINCE BEEN REPAIRED AND DOCUMENTED ON FAA FORM 337 DATED 06/05/2021.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · intercostal · chafedApr 15, 2021

    DAMAGE WAS REPORTED ON THE RWL1505 INTERCOSTAL (PN: B533K5396-204) IN THE FORM OF CHAFES. THE CHAFES WERE MEASURED TO BE APPROXIMATELY 0.007” AND 0.010” DEEP. THIS DAMAGE HAS BEEN REPAIRED AND DOCUMENTED ON FAA FORM 337 DATED 06/05/2021.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · skin · crackedApr 15, 2021

    DAMAGE TO THE LH STA5025 FRAME INNER SKIN PANEL (PN: B533K5606-211) IN THE FORM OF 2EA CRACKS ON THE UPPER END OF THE PART AND A CHAFE ON THE LOWER END OF THE PART. THE CRACKS WERE MEASURED TO BE APPROXIMATELY 0.19” AND 0.20” IN LENGTH EMANATING FROM A FASTENER HOLE. THE CHAFE WAS MEASURED TO BE…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · stringer · chafedApr 15, 2021

    S/N 9080 BK117 C-2/EC145 WAS FOUND TO HAVE CHAFE DAMAGE IN THE TAIL CONE OMEGA STRINGER AT STA6541. THIS DAMAGE HAS BEEN REPAIRED AND DOCUMENTED ON FAA FORM 337 DATED 06/05/2021.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · control panel · shortedSep 18, 2018

    MEDCREW REPORTED SMOKE IN THE CABIN AREA, PILOT NOTICED CIRCUIT BREAKER WAS POPPED, DESCENDED AND MADE AN UNSCHEDUALED LANDING. CALLED MECHANIC.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Air conditioning and pressurization · pulley · chafedApr 23, 2008

    AIR CONDITIONING DRIVE PULLEY BOLTS SHEARED AND THE PULLEY DETACHED FROM THE DRIVE. IT LOOKS LIKE THE BOLTS LOST TORQUE SLIGHTLY, BOLT HEADS WERE SAFETIED, THE THE PULLEY WORKED THE THE BOLTS UNTIL THEY SHEARED. I HAVE OPERATED 8500 HOURS ON 5 DIFFERENT EC-145S WITH THIS PULLY SYSTEM WITHOUT ANY…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Air conditioning and pressurization · compressor · seizedAug 27, 2007

    THE AIR-CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR SEIZED, THE DRIVE BELT CONTINUED TURNING, SMOKING UNTIL IT BROKE.

    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 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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