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1994 Eurocopter Deutschland MBB-BK 117 C-1 · Turbomeca ARRIEL-1SER

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Registered owner
Metro Aviation Inc
Location
Shreveport, LA
Owner type
Corporation
Serial number
7508
Year built
1994
Type
Rotorcraft
Engine
Turbo-shaft
Airworthiness
Standard, transport
Airworthiness date
July 19, 1994
Certificate issued
November 13, 2013
Expires
November 30, 2029
Mode S code
A04804
Eurocopter Deutschland MBB-BK 117 C-1Airframe model · 7 seats · 2 engines · 9 registeredTCDS H13EUAirframe · Eurocopter Deutschland MBB-BK 117 C-1Engine modelTurbomeca ARRIEL-1SER

From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026.

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Airworthiness directives that may apply · 32

Matched by this aircraft’s airframe and engine models. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

1995In forceSuperseded2026
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Information bulletins that may apply · 1

Advisory, not mandatory.

NTSB investigations

No NTSB investigations matched to N117UPMatched by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model. Investigations from before this aircraft carried the mark are under Earlier aircraft. Investigations on Eurocopter Deutschland MBB-BK 117 C-1 aircraft

FAA incident reports · 1

FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

Incident 20100520005709ICruise/Level Flight · Philadelphia, PAHems operator air methods (qlma) BK-117 performed a precautionary landing in an open field, due to a tail rotor gear box chip indication light.May 20, 2010 · No damage
Reports on N117UP not matched to an aircraft · 1

They name N117UP, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the report describes another aircraft.

Incident 19901107056949IBolkms BK117A3 · Philadelphia, PAExperienced a cowling door separation while on maintenance test flight. Landed without incident.Nov 7, 1990 · Minor damage

Service difficulty reports · 15

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SDR 2021FA0000094Motor · inoperativeDURING FLIGHT, THE CREW SMELLED A BURNING SMELL IN THE CABIN. THE PILOT DEACTIVATED THE A/C SYSTEM AND PERFORMED AND UNSCHEDULED LANDING. UPON MAINTENANCE ARRIVAL, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE EVAPORATOR MOTOR WAS INOPERATIVE. THE SYSTEM WAS DEFERRED AND THE BLOWER WApr 7, 2021 · N117UP · Bolkms BK117A1 · Air Distribution FanSDR QMLA2011052411060Fuel Control · defectiveABOUT 4 MINUTES INTO FLIGHT STRAIGHT AND LEVEL NR 1 ENGINE ROLLED BACK TO 74 PERCENT N1 UNCOMMANDED. NR1 ENGINE LOW LIGHT ILLUMINATED. PILOT CONFIRMED PCL WAS IN FULL FORWARD FLY POSITION AND ATTEMPTED TO BEEP NR1 ENGINE UP USING ENGINE TRIM SWITCH, ENGINE REMay 24, 2011 · N117UP · Bolkms BK117C1 · Fuel Control/Turbine EnginesSDR QMLA2011033011042Bearing · making metalTHE NR 2 ENGINE CHIP LIGHT ILLUMINATED ENROUTE TO A SCENE CALL. THE PILOT IMMEDIATELY ABORTED THE FLIGHT AND RETURNED TO BASE LESS THAN 3 MILES AWAY. UPON ARRIVING AT THE BASE, THE MECHANIC INSPECTED THE CHIP PLUGS AND FOUND METAL ON THE M05 MAGNETIC PLUG ANMar 30, 2011 · N117UP · Bolkms BK117C1 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR BAQA092596Actuator · failedBENCH TEST FOR SERVICEABILITY. REPLACED WITH SERVICABLE UNIT.Mar 9, 2004 · N117UP · Bolkms BK117C1 · Stabilizer Position IndicatingSDR BAQA092597Actuator · inoperativeBENCH TEST FOR SERVICEABILITY. REPLACED WITH SERVICABLE UNIT. 03/09/2004Mar 9, 2004 · N117UP · Bolkms BK117C1 · Stabilizer Position IndicatingSDR BAQA093684Transponder · failedEXCHANGE. UNIT GIVING WRONG ALTITUDE, BAD WIRES IN UNIT. REPLACED WITH SERVICABLE UNIT. 03/15/2004Mar 9, 2004 · N117UP · Bolkms BK117C1 · ATC Transponder SystemSDR BAQA092513Gyro · noisyUNIT MAKING NOISE WHEN INSTALLED ON AIRCRAFT. REPLACED BY SERVICABLE UNIT. 03/11/2004Feb 4, 2004 · N117UP · Bolkms BK117C1 · Attitude and Direction Data SystemSDR BAQA092512Gyro · noisyUNIT MAKING NOISE WHEN INSTALLED ON AIRCRAFT. REPLACED WITH SERVICABLE UNIT. 03/11/2004Feb 4, 2004 · N117UP · Bolkms BK117C1 · Attitude and Direction Data SystemSDR BAQA093733Gyro · inoperativeUNIT MAKING NOISE WHEN INSTALLED ON AIRCRAFT. REPLACED WITH SERVICABLE UNIT. 03/11/2004Feb 2, 2004 · N117UP · Bolkms BK117C1 · Attitude and Direction Data SystemSDR BAQA092614Module · inoperativeREASON FOR REMOVAL FAILED HYSTERESIS CHECK SUSPECTED AUTO PILOT PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM WAS WHEN THIS AIRCRAFT WAS DELIVERED THE HYD PACK HAD ANOTHER MFG SERVO ON IT. AND THE AUTO PILOT SYSTEM NEVER WORKED. SO FINALLY WE GOT THE RIGHT HYD PACK WITH THE FWM SERJan 26, 2004 · N117UP · Bolkms BK117C1 · Hydraulic System, MainSDR BAQA091054Actuator · malfunctionedACTUATOR OSCILLATES WHEN ENGAGED. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT.Nov 12, 2003 · N117UP · Bolkms BK117C1 · Rotorcraft Servo SystemSDR BAQA090327Gyro · malfunctionedSOUNDS LIKE BEARING GOING BAD IN GYRO UNIT. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT.Oct 31, 2003 · N117UP · Bolkms BK117C1 · Attitude Gyro and Indicating SystemSDR BAQA091386Pump · inoperativeFUEL PUMP PRODUCING LOW OIL PRESSURE. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT. 02/03/2004Oct 10, 2003 · N117UP · Bolkms BK117C1 · Engine Fuel PumpSDR BAQA089183Gearbox · damagedACCESSORY GEARBOX REMOVED FROM ENGINE DUE TO HIGH OIL CONSUMPTION. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT.Sep 10, 2003 · N117UP · Bolkms BK117C1 · Accessory GearboxesSDR 2002FA0000806Blade · crackedTAIL ROTOR BLADE, CRACKED.Jun 25, 2002 · N117UP · Bolkms BK117C1 · Tail Rotor Blades

STCs that may be installed · 83

Approved for this aircraft’s airframe or engine model. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has; its records do.

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