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 apply0 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 1995335 reports on Messerschmitt-Bolkow-Blohm BK 117 B-2 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Most reported parts
- indicator29
- gyro18
- transceiver15
- blade13
- bearing12
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1986 | 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 4 | |
| 1989 | 2 | |
| 1990 | 2 | |
| 1991 | 2 |
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.
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
Page 1 of 1| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N1174U | 1988 | Fillmore, CA | Feb 21, 2023 |
| N117AM | 1988 | Wasilla, AK | May 9, 2022 |
| N170MC | 1990 | Fate, TX | Apr 13, 2020 |
| N250KF | 1989 | Greenwood Village, CO | Mar 11, 2014 |
| N317UH | 1991 | Wasilla, AK | Nov 8, 2025 |
| N624AM | 1989 | Greenwood Village, CO | Aug 2, 2013 |
| N64UP | 1988 | Greenwood Village, CO | Jul 30, 2008 |
| N817DD | 1986 | Fillmore, CA | Dec 30, 2022 |
| N828WA | 1990 | Puunene, HI | Jul 8, 2022 |
| N880SL | 1988 | Greenwood Village, CO | Dec 9, 2009 |
| N945ME | 1991 | Fillmore, CA | Jul 16, 2026 |