# N488CE: 2026 Airbus Helicopters H160-B - Status: Valid registration - Airframe: [Airbus Helicopters H160-B](https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-helicopters-h160-b) (registry code 8681992, 14 seats) - Engine: [Safran ARRANO-1A](https://openairdocs.org/engine/safran-arrano-1a) (registry code 59989) - Data sheets: [TCDS R00009RD](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/R00009RD) (Airbus Helicopters), [TCDS E00096EN](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E00096EN) (Safran Helicopter Engines S.A.) (OpenAirDocs) - Serial number: 1096 - Year built: 2026 - Type: Rotorcraft - Engine type: Turbo-shaft - Airworthiness: Standard, transport - Airworthiness date: July 21, 2026 - Certificate issued: June 30, 2026 - Expires: June 30, 2033 - Mode S code: A60688 - Registered owner: [Airbus Helicopters Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIRBUS%20HELICOPTERS%20INC) - Location: [Grand Prairie, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Grand%20Prairie) - Owner type: Non-citizen corporation - Owner's area on the map: 32.6647° N, 97.0295° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 75052, within about 3 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based - FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=488CE - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N488CE 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): 15 in force ### Matched by airframe (Airbus Helicopters H160-B) - [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 2026-13-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-13-08): Cabin equipment/furnishings · Airbus Helicopters H160-B. Effective Aug 10, 2026 - [AD 2026-13-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-13-04): Door windows · Airbus Helicopters H160-B with STC SR00223IB. Effective Aug 10, 2026 - [AD 2026-12-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-12-12): Door windows · Airbus Helicopters H160-B. Effective Aug 3, 2026 - [AD 2026-11-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-11-02): Emergency Locator Beacon · Airbus Helicopters H160-B. Effective Jul 9, 2026 - [AD 2026-11-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-11-01): Door windows · Airbus Helicopters H160-B with STC SR00223IB. Effective Jul 9, 2026 - [AD 2026-07-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-07-09): Life Raft · Airbus Helicopters H160-B. Effective May 11, 2026 - [AD 2026-05-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-05-13): Tail Rotor Drive Shaft · Airbus Helicopters H160-B. Effective Apr 20, 2026 - [AD 2026-01-51 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-01-51-R1): Main Rotor System · Airbus Helicopters H160-B. Effective Apr 14, 2026 - [AD 2026-05-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-05-08): Main Rotor System · Airbus Helicopters H160-B. Effective Mar 23, 2026 - [AD 2026-03-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-03-08): Main Rotor Mast/Swashplate · Airbus Helicopters H160-B. Effective Mar 10, 2026 - [AD 2025-25-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-25-08): Time Limits/Maintenance Checks · Airbus Helicopters H160-B. Effective Feb 6, 2026 - [AD 2025-20-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-20-17): Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure · Airbus Helicopters H160-B. Effective Oct 30, 2025 - [AD 2025-13-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-13-05): Main rotor mast/swashplate · Airbus Helicopters H160-B. Effective Jul 17, 2025 - [AD 2025-08-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-08-02): Emergency exits · Airbus Helicopters H160-B. Effective May 2, 2025 ### Matched by engine (Safran ARRANO-1A) None in force. ### Historical (superseded or no longer in force) - [AD 2026-01-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-01-51) (historical): Main Rotor System · Airbus Helicopters H160-B. Effective Feb 17, 2026 - [AD 2025-07-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-07-06) (historical): Main Rotor Mast/Swashplate · Airbus Helicopters H160-B. Effective Apr 25, 2025 - [AD 2024-26-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-26-01) (historical): Main Rotor Mast/Swashplate · Airbus Helicopters H160-B. Effective Jan 17, 2025 ## Information bulletins (advisory) None matched. ## NTSB investigations None matched to N488CE. ## FAA accident and incident reports None matched to N488CE. ## Service difficulty reports None filed for this aircraft. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model. ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (9) 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 H160-B) - [STC SR11404DS](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR11404DS): Installation of an Auxiliary Transponder ADS-B Out. Airbus Helicopters, Inc - [STC SR11405DS](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR11405DS): Installation of an External 5G Filter for a single Radio Altimeter. Airbus Helicopters Inc - [STC SR12275IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR12275IB): Installation of the Mecaer Aviation Group S.p.A. (MAG) STYLENCE Interiors. M.A.G. Mecaer Aviation Group S.P.A - [STC SR12072IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR12072IB): Manufacturing and Installation of Cargo Hold Nets; Maintenance must be in accordance with ICARUS Aero Inc. Instructions for Continued Airworthiness as shown on the attached FAA AML No. SR12072IB. Icarus Aero Inc - [STC SR00223IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00223IB): Installation of the Mecaer Aviation Group S.p.A. (MAG) VIP Interiors, Part Number 6A6H0000X002001. Mecaer Aviation Group S.p.A - [STC SR11348DS](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR11348DS): Installation of a Max-Viz 2300 Camera System. Airbus Helicopters Inc - [STC SR11350DS](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR11350DS): Installation of Fixed Provisions for HEED3 Bottles. Airbus Helicopters Inc - [STC SR11352DS](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR11352DS): Installation of Pilot Cup Holder. Airbus Helicopters Inc - [STC SR11351DS](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR11351DS): Installation of a Jupiter JA72-XXX Glove Box with USB Chargers. Airbus Helicopters Inc ## Related - Other Airbus Helicopters H160-B aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-helicopters-h160-b/aircraft.md - The Safran ARRANO-1A engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/safran-arrano-1a.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.