# N3KA: 2024 Airbus Helicopters Deutschland MBB-BK117 D-3 - Status: Valid registration - Airframe: [Airbus Helicopters Deutschland MBB-BK117 D-3](https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-helicopters-deutschland-mbb-bk117-d-3) (registry code 5620025, 10 seats) - Engine: [Safran ARRIEL-2E](https://openairdocs.org/engine/safran-arriel-2e) (registry code 59998) - Data sheets: [TCDS H13EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/H13EU) (Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (AHD)), [TCDS E00054EN](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E00054EN) (Safran Helicopter Engines S.A.) (OpenAirDocs) - Serial number: 21268 - Year built: 2024 - Type: Rotorcraft - Engine type: Turbo-shaft - Airworthiness: Standard, transport - Airworthiness date: October 2, 2024 - Certificate issued: October 24, 2024 - Expires: October 31, 2031 - Mode S code: A31B82 - Registered owner: [Tvpx Aircraft Solutions Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TVPX%20AIRCRAFT%20SOLUTIONS%20INC%20TRUSTEE) - Location: [North Salt Lake, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/North%20Salt%20Lake) - Owner type: Corporation - Owner's area on the map: 40.8386° N, 111.9179° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 84054, within about 2 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based - FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=3KA - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3KA From the FAA registry file of October 22, 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): 25 in force ### Matched by airframe (Airbus Helicopters Deutschland MBB-BK117 D-3) - [AD 2026-17-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-17-05): Cabin Equipment/Furnishings · Airbus Helicopters H160-B, EC225LP, AS 365 N3 and 18 more. Effective Oct 2, 2026 - [AD 2026-10-20](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-10-20): Main Rotor Mast/Swashplate · Airbus Helicopters Deutschland MBB-BK 117 D-3. Effective Jul 9, 2026 - [AD 2026-08-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-08-51): Main rotor drive system · Airbus Helicopters Deutschland MBB-BK 117 D-3. Effective May 14, 2026 - [AD 2026-08-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-08-10): Passenger compartment equipment · B/E Aerospace Fischer Medical Seat 230/305, EC135P1, EC135T1 and 19 more. Effective May 11, 2026 - [AD 2026-06-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-06-04): Rotorcraft flight control · Airbus Helicopters Deutschland MBB-BK 117 D-3. Effective Apr 30, 2026 - [AD 2026-02-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-02-12): Main Rotor Mast/Swashplate · Airbus Helicopters Deutschland MBB-BK 117 D-3. Effective Feb 17, 2026 - [AD 2025-25-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-25-11): Cabin Equipment/Furnishings · Airbus Helicopters Deutschland MBB-BK 117 C-2, MBB-BK 117 D-2 and MBB-BK 117 D-3. Effective Feb 6, 2026 - [AD 2025-20-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-20-06): Air Conditioning System · Airbus Helicopters Deutschland MBB-BK 117 D-2 and MBB-BK 117 D-3. Effective Dec 23, 2025 - [AD 2025-18-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-18-12): Battery/Charger System · Airbus Helicopters Deutschland MBB-BK 117 D-3. Effective Oct 29, 2025 - [AD 2025-18-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-18-04): Cabin Equipment/Furnishings · Airbus Helicopters Deutschland EC135P1, EC135P2, EC135P2+ and 9 more. Effective Oct 21, 2025 - [AD 2025-14-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-14-04): Main Rotor Mast/Swashplate · Airbus Helicopters Deutschland MBB-BK 117 D-3. Effective Jul 30, 2025 - [AD 2025-04-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-04-10): Emergency equipment · Airbus Helicopters Deutschland EC135P1, EC135P2, EC135P2+ and 10 more. Effective Mar 24, 2025 - [AD 2024-04-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-04-01): Cabin Equipment/Furnishings · Airbus Helicopters Deutschland EC135P1, EC135P2, EC135P2+ and 8 more. Effective Apr 19, 2024 - [AD 2023-22-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-22-15): Main Rotor Control · Airbus Helicopters Deutschland MBB-BK 117 D-3. Effective Jan 16, 2024 - [AD 2023-11-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-11-07): Ground Proximity System · Airbus Helicopters 47, 206, 210 and 237 more. Effective Jun 22, 2023 - [AD 2023-05-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-05-09): Instrument System Wiring · Airbus Helicopters Deutschland EC135P3, EC135T3, MBB-BK 117 D-2 and 1 more. Effective Mar 31, 2023 - [AD 2022-10-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-10-51): Flight Control System · Airbus Helicopters AS350B, AS350B1, AS350B2 and 22 more. Effective Jun 7, 2022 - [AD 2022-06-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-06-01): Main Rotor System · Airbus Helicopters Deutschland MBB-BK 117 D-3. Effective Apr 20, 2022 - [AD 2022-02-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-02-17): Engine Air Intake System · Airbus Helicopters Deutschland MBB-BK 117 C-2, MBB-BK 117 D-2 and MBB-BK 117 D-3. Effective Feb 10, 2022 - [AD 2021-22-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-22-07): Fire Bottle, Portable · Airbus A319-111, A319-112, A319-113 and 127 more. Effective Nov 18, 2021 ### Matched by engine (Safran ARRIEL-2E) - [AD 2026-15-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-15-03): Turbine Section · Safran Helicopter Engines Arriel 2E. Effective Sep 3, 2026 - [AD 2023-22-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-22-03): Turbine section · Safran Helicopter Engines Arriel 2D and Arriel 2E. Effective Dec 26, 2023 - [AD 2018-10-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-10-01): Accessory Gearboxes · Safran Helicopter Engines Arriel 2E. Effective Jun 11, 2018 - [AD 2016-25-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-25-13): Engine accessory gearbox (AGB) · Safran Helicopter Engines Arriel 2B, Arriel 2B1, Arriel 2C and 6 more. Effective Feb 3, 2017 - [AD 2016-08-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-08-16): Constant delta-pressure (delta-P) diaphragm of the fuel metering valve · Turbomeca Arriel 2E. Effective May 25, 2016 ### Historical (superseded or no longer in force) - [AD 2021-23-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-23-13) (historical): Ground Proximity System · Airbus Helicopters K-225, K-190A, K-240 and 237 more. Effective Dec 9, 2021 - [AD 2021-08-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-08-02) (historical): Turbine Section · Safran Helicopter Engines Arriel 2D and Arriel 2E. Effective Jun 21, 2021 - [AD 2016-04-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-04-12) (historical): Engine accessory gearbox (AGB) · Turbomeca Arriel 2B, Arriel 2B1, Arriel 2C and 6 more. Effective Apr 14, 2016 ## Information bulletins (advisory) None matched. ## NTSB investigations None matched to N3KA. ## FAA accident and incident reports None matched to N3KA. ## Service difficulty reports (1) 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 PN1R202603270001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PN1R202603270001), Mar 27, 2026: BLADE. CRACKED. DURING INSPECTION, FOUND CRACK IN COPPER SURFACE PROTECTION ON TOP SIDE OF RED MAIN ROTOR BLADE FLEX CONTROL UNIT (FCU). A TECHNICAL REQUEST WAS OPENED WITH AIR ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (36) 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 airframe (Airbus Helicopters Deutschland MBB-BK117 D-3) - [STC SR12508IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR12508IB): Installation of Personnel Carrying Devices (PCDs) for Human External Cargo (HEC). Ascent Aerospace Ltd - [STC SR11849NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR11849NY): Installation of an IRIS system made by Outerlink. Outerlink Corporation - [STC SR01099DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01099DE): Installation of the GPMS Foresight MX Condition Monitoring System. GPMS International Inc - [STC SR00006RD](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00006RD): nstallation of Emergency Medical System (EMS) equipment part number 145121-501 or 145121-502. Aerolite AG - [STC SR12398DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR12398DE): Installation of Improved Heater Ejector. Air Comm Corporation - [STC SR02290LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02290LA): Installation of Apical Industries, Inc. Cable Cutters Kit . Dart Aerospace - [STC SR11354DS](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR11354DS): Incorporation of IBF HOGE Performance with Extra EPC Margin. Airbus Helicopters Inc - [STC SR12207IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR12207IB): Installation of the Bear Paw Kit. Alpine Aerotech LP - [STC SR04465NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR04465NY): Installation of the iPad Mount. Avio Design Group Inc - [STC SR03703NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR03703NY): Installation of Mecaer Aviation Group S.p.A.'s H145 VIP MB Interiors P/N 6EC10000X002001. Mecaer Aviation Group S.p.A - [STC SR04484NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR04484NY): SkyTrac ISAT-200A Flight Following/Satcom System Installation. SkyTrac Systems Ltd - [STC SR00110RD](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00110RD): Installation of Luggage Net. HELIBRAS - Helicópteros do Brasil S. A - [STC SR00187IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00187IB): Installation of Crew Bubble Window. VH Aerospace - [STC SR02137LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02137LA): Installation of Utility Mount. Airfilm Camera Systems - [STC SR02514SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02514SE): Installation of a Model 311 GII Fire Attack System. Simplex Manufacturing Company - [STC SR02508SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02508SE): Installation of Bearpaw kit. Dart Aerospace USA Inc - [STC SR02867AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02867AT): Installation of windows. TECH-TOOL PLASTICS INC - [STC SR03779NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR03779NY): Installation of Air Ambulance Equipment and VIP Interior. Air Ambulance Technology GmbH - [STC SR11341DS](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR11341DS): Installation of NVIS/NVG Cockpit Lighting System Compatible Modifications. Airbus Helicopters Inc - [STC SR01611SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01611SE): Installation of a Supplemental Lighting System. Aviation Specialties Unlimited Inc - [STC SR01074DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01074DE): Installation of Stryker 6086 Performance-PRO XT Gurney system and Performance Pro MX Locking System. Metro Aviation Inc - [STC SR04694NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR04694NY): Installation of the Emergency Float System. Dart Aerospace Limited - [STC SR09528RC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR09528RC): Installation of Night Vision Imaging System (NVIS) / Night Vision Goggle (NVG) Compatible Lighting System. Aero Dynamix Inc - [STC SR00123MC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00123MC): Installation of alternate cabin seating configurations. Airbus Helicopters Inc - [STC SR09403RC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR09403RC): Installation of Emergency Medical System. Metro Aviation Inc - [STC SR09405RC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR09405RC): Installation of Optional Equipment. Metro Aviation Inc - [STC SR00200MC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00200MC): Installation of a AN/ARC-231 Communications system. Airbus Helicopters Inc - [STC SR09298RC-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR09298RC-D): Installation of a Concorde RG-380E/44 lead acid battery. Airbus Helicopters Inc - [STC SR09307RC-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR09307RC-D): Installation of crew door and cabin door vents. Airbus Helicopters Inc - [STC SR11339DS](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR11339DS): Installation of a RT-7000 Tactical Radio. Airbus Helicopters Inc - [STC SR11340DS](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR11340DS): Installation of a Garmin GTX 345R Transponder. Airbus Helicopters Inc - [STC SR04632NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR04632NY): Installation of Rotor Disk Lighting. Airbus Helicopters Canada Limited - [STC SR04119NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR04119NY): Installation of Removable Pins for Hinged Door. Airbus Helicopters Canada Limited - [STC SR03936AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR03936AT): Replace the existing MBB-BK 117 C-2/D-2 skid shoe assemblies with Brauer Aerospace Products full length skid-shoe assemblies utilizing a "Surfacite" wear surface. Brauer Aerospace Products Inc - [STC SH2944SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH2944SO): Installation of a wire strike protection system. Bristol Aerospace Ltd. Lists MBB-BK 117 Series - [STC SH905NE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH905NE): Installation of an airstair door. Delta Engineering. Lists MBB-BK 117 Series ## Earlier aircraft with N3KA The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N3KA before. - [Cancelled 2012-09-05](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N3KA-2012-09-05): Allen ROTORWAY-SCORPION 1, S/N 7022, built 1973. Sale reported, canceled. Owner: [Anchorage, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Anchorage) ## Related - Other Airbus Helicopters Deutschland MBB-BK117 D-3 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-helicopters-deutschland-mbb-bk117-d-3/aircraft.md - The Safran ARRIEL-2E engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/safran-arriel-2e.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.