# N117BH: 1980 Construcciones Aeronauticas 212-200 - Status: Valid registration - Airframe: [Construcciones Aeronauticas 212-200](https://openairdocs.org/model/construcciones-aeronauticas-212-200) (registry code 2410200, 19 seats) - Engine: [AiResearch TPE331-10](https://openairdocs.org/engine/airesearch-tpe331-10) (registry code 01568) - Data sheets: [TCDS E4WE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E4WE) (Honeywell Aerospace US LLC) (OpenAirDocs) - Serial number: 171 - Year built: 1980 - Type: Fixed wing multi engine - Engine type: Turbo-prop - Airworthiness: Restricted, forest, other - Airworthiness date: May 3, 1996 - Certificate issued: April 20, 1989 - Expires: January 31, 2030 - Mode S code: A04655 - Registered owner: [Bighorn Airways Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BIGHORN%20AIRWAYS%20INC) - Location: [Sheridan, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Sheridan) - Owner type: Corporation - Owner's area on the map: 44.8325° N, 106.8963° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 82801, within about 13 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based - FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=117BH - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N117BH From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026. ADs below are matched by the registry's airframe and engine model codes. They may apply; each AD's applicability can narrow it by serial number, part number or installed equipment. This is not a compliance determination. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 21 in force ### Matched by airframe (Construcciones Aeronauticas 212-200) None in force. ### Matched by engine (AiResearch TPE331-10) - [AD 2018-22-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-22-01): Turbine Section · Honeywell International TPE331-10, TPE331-10N, TPE331-10R and 8 more. Effective Dec 10, 2018 - [AD 2018-17-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-17-15): Turbine Engine Combustion Section · Honeywell International TPE331-1, TPE331-10, TPE331-10AV and 39 more. Effective Oct 22, 2018 - [AD 2018-13-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-13-05): Turbine Engine Reduction Gear · Honeywell International TPE331-1, TPE331-10, TPE331-10AV and 18 more. Effective Jul 26, 2018 - [AD 2016-21-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-21-07): Fuel control drive · Honeywell International TPE331-1, TPE331-10, TPE331-10AV and 26 more. Effective Nov 28, 2016 - [AD 2016-18-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-18-17): Compressor impeller · Honeywell International TPE331-10, TPE331-10AV, TPE331-10GP and 22 more. Effective Nov 4, 2016 - [AD 2015-18-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-18-03): Engine propeller shaft coupling failures · Honeywell International TPE331-10, TPE331-10R, TPE331-10U and 8 more. Effective Nov 13, 2015 - [AD 2012-02-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-02-06): First stage turbine disks · Honeywell International TPE331-10, TPE331-10AV, TPE331-10GP and 12 more. Effective Mar 15, 2012 - [AD 2011-18-51 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-18-51-R1): Main shaft bearing · Honeywell International TPE331-1, TPE331-10, TPE331-10A and 82 more. Effective Oct 19, 2011 - [AD 2009-17-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-17-05): First stage turbine disks · Honeywell International TPE331-10, TPE331-10A, TPE331-10AV and 20 more. Effective Sep 1, 2009 - [AD 2006-14-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-14-03): New flight cycle counting method for first, second, and third-stage turbine rotors · Honeywell International TPE331-1, TPE331-10, TPE331-10A and 48 more. Effective Aug 9, 2006 - [AD 2004-09-29](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-09-29): First Stage Turbine Disks · Honeywell International TPE331-10, TPE331-10A, TPE331-10AV and 20 more. Effective Jun 15, 2004 - [AD 2002-25-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-25-02): First stage compressors implellers · Honeywell International TPE331-10, TPE331-10A, TPE331-10AV and 35 more. Effective Jan 21, 2003 - [AD 98-12-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-12-09): Fuel Manifold · Honeywell International TPE331-10, TPE331-10A, TPE331-10AV and 29 more. Effective Aug 7, 1998 - [AD 97-15-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-15-10): Engine Inlet Ice Protection · Honeywell International TPE331-10, TPE331-10A, TPE331-10AV and 39 more. Effective Sep 22, 1997 - [AD 95-16-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-16-08): Life Limited Turbine Components · Honeywell International TPE331-1, TPE331-10, TPE331-10A and 62 more. Effective Sep 5, 1995 - [AD 94-26-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-26-07): Fuel Control Governor Drive · Honeywell International TPE331-10, TPE331-10A, TPE331-10B and 32 more. Effective Apr 18, 1995 - [AD 93-15-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-15-11): Propeller Pitch Control (PPC) Gasket · Honeywell International TPE331-1, TPE331-10, TPE331-10A and 58 more. Effective Sep 7, 1993 - [AD 93-02-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-02-01): Stratoflex Fuel Manifold Assemblies · Honeywell International TPE331-10, TPE331-10A, TPE331-10B and 21 more. Effective Mar 18, 1993 - [AD 89-07-07 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/89-07-07-R1): Oil Scavenge Pump Assembly · Honeywell International TPE331-1, TPE331-10, TPE331-10R and 26 more. Effective Oct 30, 1989 - [AD 84-10-06 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/84-10-06-R1): Fuel Pump Assemblies · Honeywell International TPE331-1, TPE331-10, TPE331-10B and 45 more. Effective Dec 26, 1984 - [AD 79-12-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-12-04): Forged Third Stage Turbine Wheel Blade · Honeywell International TPE331-10. Effective May 10, 1979 ### Historical (superseded or no longer in force) - [AD 2018-02-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-02-14) (historical): Turbine Engine Combustion Section · Honeywell International TPE331-1, TPE331-10, TPE331-10AV and 38 more. Effective Feb 28, 2018 - [AD 2015-12-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-12-04) (historical): Fuel control unit (FCU) · Honeywell International TPE331-1, TPE331-10, TPE331-10AV and 26 more. Effective Jul 22, 2015 - [AD 2011-18-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-18-51) (historical): Main shaft bearing · Honeywell International TPE331-1, TPE331-10, TPE331-10A and 82 more - [AD 2006-15-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-15-08) (historical): Woodward fuel control unit (FCU) assemblies · Honeywell International TPE331-1, TPE331-10, TPE331-10AV and 26 more. Effective Aug 24, 2006 - [AD 88-12-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/88-12-10) (historical): Turbine Rotor · Honeywell International TPE331-10, TPE331-10R, TPE331-10U and 6 more. Effective Jun 6, 1988 - [AD 92-02-19 PL](https://openairdocs.org/ad/92-02-19-PL) (historical): Fuel Manifold Assembly Leak · Honeywell International TPE331-10, TPE331-10A, TPE331-10AV and 29 more ## Information bulletins (advisory) (2 in force) - [SAIB NE-16-19](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-16-19): Turbine Engine Compressor Section Stator Nozzle Distress. Issued Jul 22, 2016 - [SAIB NE-16-18](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-16-18): Power Lever Loss of Power Control. Issued Jul 11, 2016 ## NTSB investigations None matched to N117BH. ## FAA accident and incident reports None matched to N117BH. ## Service difficulty reports (8) As reported by operators and repair stations. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model. - [SDR BIGA20260205001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BIGA20260205001), Feb 4, 2026: FLEX COUPLING. CONTAMINATED. THE CREW WAS CONDUCTING A MAINTENANCE ACCEPTANCE FLIGHT ON AIRCRAFT FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF LEFT AND RIGHT PROPELLERS. THE NTS SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE WAS BEING PERFO - [SDR BIGR20240221001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BIGR20240221001), Feb 21, 2024: LINKAGE. OUT OF ADJUST. AIRCRAFT DEPARTED KSHR AT 1840Z FOR A MAINTENANCE FLIGHT. DURING CLIMB OUT THE PILOT ASKED THE COPILOT TO MOVE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL HANDLE FOR HEAT. THE COPI - [SDR BIGR202306050001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BIGR202306050001), Jun 1, 2023: UNKNOWN. UNKNOWN. ELECTRIC PITCH TRIM MALFUNCTION WITH AUTO-PILOT DISENGAGED. ELEVATOR TRIM RUN AWAY IN THE UP DIRECTION. PILOT WAS ABLE TO OVERRIDE PITCH WITH YOKE AND DISABLED - [SDR 2020F00439](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2020F00439), Nov 4, 2020: FRAME ANGLE. CORRODED. DURING ROUTINE INSPECTION, ON FRAME 6 UNDER THE FLOORBOARDS AT APPROXIMATELY BL 700(LT), THE FRAME ANGLE WAS FOUND CORRODED WITH A SUBSEQUENT CRACK IN THE SUPPO - [SDR BIGASDR1103](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BIGASDR1103), May 2, 2011: PLATE. CRACKED. AFTER START UP AND ATTEMPTING TO TAXI THE LT AND RT BRAKES WOULD NOT RELEASE PROPERLY AFTER HAVING THE PARKING BRAKE SET. BOTH BRAKE ASSEMBLIES (PN 5006484-3) W - [SDR BIGA01/28/11](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BIGA01%2F28%2F11), Jan 28, 2011: PIN. MISSING. THE ACFT WAS PERFORMING A TEST FLIGHT FOR A NTS AND FLIGHT IDLE FF DECENT CHECK AFTER THE INSTALLATION OF A O/H LT ENG AND A REPAIRED LT PROPELLER. WHILE PERFOR - [SDR BHA02RS](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BHA02RS), Nov 28, 2003: CASE. CRACKED. DURING ROUTINE INSPECTION, CRACK IN ACCESSORY GEARBOX WAS NOTED. CRACK WAS LOCATED AT RT SIDE ENGINE MOUNT PAD. UPON ENGINE REMOVAL, CRACK WAS FOUND TO BE ALMOS - [SDR 20010604CW017](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010604CW017), Jun 4, 2001: CLAMP. CRACKED. CRACK DISCOVERED DURING ROUTINE 100 HOUR INSPECTION. DETECTED VISUALLY. REASON FOR CRACK NOT KNOWN. CLAMP ASSEMBLY REPLACED WITH FACTORY NEW UNIT. ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (1) Approved for this aircraft's airframe or engine model, in force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has; its records do. ### Approved for the engine (AiResearch TPE331-10) - [STC SE00265AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00265AT): Install Ayres Fuel Manifold Purge Assembly Kit, P/N 21757-1 in accordance with "Installation Instructions - Ayres P/N 21757-1 Fuel Manifold Purge Assy-Kit" Dwg. No. 21757-1(1), Revision none, dated April 20, 1993, or later FAA approved revision. Thrush Aircraft Inc ## Related - Other Construcciones Aeronauticas 212-200 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/construcciones-aeronauticas-212-200/aircraft.md - The AiResearch TPE331-10 engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/airesearch-tpe331-10.md --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.