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Messerschmitt-Bolkow-Blohm BK 117 B-2

11 Messerschmitt-Bolkow-Blohm BK 117 B-2 aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1986–1991. Most are registered in CO, CA and AK.

Registered today
11
Years built
1986–1991
Seats
7
Engines
2 · Turbo-shaft

Airworthiness Directives

ADs published since 1998 that may apply

0 ADs match the Messerschmitt-Bolkow-Blohm BK 117 B-2 airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.

AI-extracted — verify against original. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.

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Accident history

NTSB since 1982
NTSB events
6
Destroyed
1
Substantial damage
5
Minor damage
0
No damage
0

Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Messerschmitt-Bolkow-Blohm BK 117 B-2 airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Messerschmitt-Bolkow-Blohm BK 117 B-2 aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.

  • Apr 25, 2025Substantial damage · serious injuries · Hartford, ILN880SL
  • May 14, 2022Substantial damage · none injuries · Rochester, NYN370SS
  • Mar 5, 2018Substantial damage · none injuries · Sheboygan, WIN1174U
  • Jul 2, 2017Substantial damage · minor injuries · Perryville, MON238BK
  • Nov 13, 2011Substantial damage · none injuries · Carbondale, IL

Service difficulty reports

FAA SDRs since 1995

335 reports on Messerschmitt-Bolkow-Blohm BK 117 B-2 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Most reported parts

  1. indicator29
  2. gyro18
  3. transceiver15
  4. blade13
  5. bearing12

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
19861
19884
19892
19902
19912

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
CO4
CA3
AK2
HI1
TX1

Buyer checklist

No ADs published since 1998 match the Messerschmitt-Bolkow-Blohm BK 117 B-2 airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 6 NTSB events since 1982 involve Messerschmitt-Bolkow-Blohm BK 117 B-2 airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 335 service difficulty reports on Messerschmitt-Bolkow-Blohm BK 117 B-2 airframes since 1995. Check each aircraft's own record before you buy.

  • Read the logbooks for the airframe, engine and propeller, start to finish.
  • Check AD compliance records against the ADs that may apply.
  • Look for damage history and Form 337 major repairs and alterations.
  • Have an independent A&P or IA do a pre-buy inspection.
  • Run a title search and use escrow for the payment.
See the registered Messerschmitt-Bolkow-Blohm BK 117 B-2 aircraft

Type data

FAA aircraft reference file
Aircraft type
Rotorcraft
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Max takeoff weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Type certificate data sheet
H13EU
Type certificate holder
AIRBUS HELICOPTERS DEUTSCHLAND GMBH (AHD)

BK 117 B-2 aircraft

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N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N1174U1988Fillmore, CAFeb 21, 2023
N117AM1988Wasilla, AKMay 9, 2022
N170MC1990Fate, TXApr 13, 2020
N250KF1989Greenwood Village, COMar 11, 2014
N317UH1991Wasilla, AKNov 8, 2025
N624AM1989Greenwood Village, COAug 2, 2013
N64UP1988Greenwood Village, COJul 30, 2008
N817DD1986Fillmore, CADec 30, 2022
N828WA1990Puunene, HIJul 8, 2022
N880SL1988Greenwood Village, CODec 9, 2009
N945ME1991Fillmore, CAJul 16, 2026

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