# N736AM: 2012 Eurocopter EC 130 B4

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Eurocopter EC 130 B4](https://openairdocs.org/model/eurocopter-ec-130-b4) (registry code 8680989, 6 seats)
- Engine: [Turbomeca ARRIEL-2B1](https://openairdocs.org/engine/turbomeca-arriel-2b1) (registry code 60056)
- Data sheets: [TCDS H9EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/H9EU) (Airbus Helicopters), [TCDS E00054EN](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E00054EN) (Safran Helicopter Engines S.A.) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 7366
- Year built: 2012
- Type: Rotorcraft
- Engine type: Turbo-shaft
- Airworthiness: Standard, normal
- Airworthiness date: September 14, 2012
- Certificate issued: August 16, 2022
- Expires: August 31, 2029
- Mode S code: A9E161
- Registered owner: [Air Methods LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIR%20METHODS%20LLC)
- Location: [Greenwood Village, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Greenwood%20Village)
- Owner type: LLC
- Owner's area on the map: 39.6120° N, 104.8828° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 80111, 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=736AM
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N736AM

From the FAA registry file of October 21, 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): 64 in force

### Matched by airframe (Eurocopter EC 130 B4)

- [AD 2026-20-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-20-03): Placards and Markings · Airbus Helicopters AS350B, AS350BA, AS350B1 and 11 more. Effective Nov 5, 2026
- [AD 2026-16-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-16-01): Main rotor drive · Airbus Helicopters AS350B, AS350BA, AS350B1 and 5 more. Effective Sep 10, 2026
- [AD 2026-14-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-14-02): Indication/Recording System · Airbus Helicopters AS350B2, AS350B3, EC120B and 1 more. Effective Aug 14, 2026
- [AD 2026-12-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-12-08): Time Limits/Maintenance Checks · Airbus Helicopters AS350B2, AS350B3, EC130B4 and 1 more. Effective Jul 21, 2026
- [AD 2026-12-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-12-03): Main rotor gearbox · Airbus Helicopters AS350B, AS350B1, AS350B2 and 11 more. Effective Jul 14, 2026
- [AD 2026-01-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-01-08): Tail Rotor Drive · Airbus Helicopters EC130B4 and EC130T2. Effective Feb 2, 2026
- [AD 2025-24-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-24-06): Cabin Equipment/Furnishings · Airbus Helicopters AS350B2, AS350B3, AS355N and 2 more. Effective Jan 12, 2026
- [AD 2025-18-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-18-13): Engine Controls · Airbus Helicopters AS350B3, EC130B4 and EC130T2. Effective Oct 23, 2025
- [AD 2025-17-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-17-14): Tail Rotor Drive System · Airbus Helicopters EC130B4 and EC130T2. Effective Oct 7, 2025
- [AD 2025-17-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-17-02): Emergency Flotation Section · Airbus Helicopters EC120B, EC130B4 and EC130T2. Effective Sep 26, 2025
- [AD 2025-16-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-16-08): Tail Rotor Blades · Airbus Helicopters EC130B4 and EC130T2. Effective Sep 22, 2025
- [AD 2025-10-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-10-01): Cabin Equipment/Furnishings · Airbus Helicopters AS350B2, AS350B3 and EC130B4. Effective Jul 11, 2025
- [AD 2024-20-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-20-07): Emergency Equipment; Emergency Flotation Section · Apical Emergency Float Kit, P/N 20498 (STC SR00780LA or 12 others). Effective Dec 5, 2024
- [AD 2023-14-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-14-06): Main Landing Gear Strut, Axle, Truck · Airbus Helicopters EC120B, EC130B4 and EC130T2. Effective Sep 8, 2023
- [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 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 2022-01-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-01-01): Main Rotor System · Airbus Helicopters AS350B, AS350BA, AS350B1 and 17 more. Effective Mar 7, 2022
- [AD 2021-17-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-17-17): Cabin Equipment/Furnishings · Airbus Helicopters EC135P3, EC135T3, MBB-BK 117 C-2 and 32 more. Effective Nov 22, 2021
- [AD 2021-19-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-19-02): Rotorcraft flight control · Airbus Helicopters EC130B4 and EC130T2. Effective Nov 1, 2021
- [AD 2021-10-25](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-10-25): Tail rotor blades · Airbus Helicopters EC130B4 and EC130T2. Effective Jul 6, 2021
- [AD 2021-09-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-09-05): Rotorcraft Tail Boom · Airbus Helicopters EC130B4 and EC130T2. Effective Jun 2, 2021
- [AD 2021-04-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-04-13): Main Rotor Mast Inner Race Rings · Airbus Helicopters AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1 and 11 more. Effective Apr 14, 2021
- [AD 2020-25-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-25-11): Doors · Airbus Helicopters EC120B and EC130B4. Effective Jan 21, 2021
- [AD 2020-23-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-23-09): Doors · Airbus Helicopters EC130B4. Effective Dec 24, 2020
- [AD 2020-22-20](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-22-20): Main Rotor Gearbox · Airbus Helicopters AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1 and 12 more. Effective Dec 14, 2020
- [AD 2020-20-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-20-14): Rotorcraft Servo System · Airbus Helicopters AS-365N2, AS-365N3, AS355F and 11 more. Effective Oct 23, 2020
- [AD 2020-12-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-12-09): Tail rotor blade · Airbus Helicopters EC130B4 and EC130T2. Effective Jul 28, 2020
- [AD 2020-09-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-09-02): Cabin Equipment/Furnishings · Airbus Helicopters AS355NP, Model 358 Torso Restraint System, AS350B2 and 3 more. Effective May 29, 2020
- [AD 2018-25-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-25-17): Air Conditioning System Wiring · Airbus Helicopters 206A, 206B, 206L and 13 more. Effective Jan 22, 2019
- [AD 2018-02-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-02-02): Main Gearbox Mast · Airbus Helicopters AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1 and 11 more. Effective Feb 12, 2018
- [AD 2016-25-20](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-25-20): Main Rotor Drive System · Airbus Helicopters AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1 and 13 more. Effective Jan 31, 2017
- [AD 2015-17-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-17-11): Main Rotor System · Airbus Helicopters AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1 and 13 more. Effective Sep 29, 2015
- [AD 2014-20-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-20-15): Rotorcraft Tail Boom · Airbus Helicopters EC130B4. Effective Oct 22, 2014
- [AD 2013-16-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-16-19): Emergency Flotation Section · Airbus Helicopters EC120B and EC130B4. Effective Sep 27, 2013
- [AD 2013-07-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-07-05): Window/Windshield System · Airbus Helicopters EC130B4. Effective May 15, 2013
- [AD 2013-05-21](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-05-21): Cabin vibration damper · Airbus Helicopters EC130B4. Effective Apr 30, 2013
- [AD 2013-01-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-01-05): Starter-Generator · Airbus Helicopters AS350B3 and EC130B4. Effective Mar 11, 2013
- [AD 2011-10-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-10-12): Pinion · Airbus Helicopters AS350B, AS350B1, AS350B2 and 3 more. Effective Jun 22, 2011
- [AD 2011-06-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-06-07): Emergency Flotation Gear · Airbus Helicopters EC130B4. Effective Apr 6, 2011
- [AD 2010-15-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-15-03): Landing Gear System Wiring · Airbus Helicopters EC130B4. Effective Aug 20, 2010
- [AD 2010-06-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-06-07): Rotorcraft Flight Control · Airbus Helicopters AS-365N2, AS-365N3, AS332C and 14 more. Effective Apr 21, 2010
- [AD 2008-06-22](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-06-22): Twist grip drive · Airbus Helicopters EC130B4. Effective Apr 28, 2008
- [AD 2008-05-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-05-16): Battery overheat sensing circuit · Airbus Helicopters EC130B4. Effective Apr 16, 2008
- [AD 2008-05-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-05-15): Tube-to-flange · Airbus Helicopters EC130B4. Effective Apr 16, 2008
- [AD 2006-10-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-10-19): Throttle twist grip (twist grip) assembly · Airbus Helicopters EC130B4. Effective Jul 27, 2006
- [AD 2005-03-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-03-08): Fuel bleed lever · Airbus Helicopters AS350B, AS350B1, AS350B2 and 6 more. Effective Mar 21, 2005
- [AD 2004-11-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-11-05): Fuel Transfer Line and Air Exhaust Duct · Airbus Helicopters AS350B3 and EC130B4. Effective Jul 9, 2004
- [AD 2004-01-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-01-14): Forward fittings · Airbus Helicopters EC130B4. Effective Jan 26, 2004
- [AD 2003-14-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-14-19): Main servocontrols · Airbus Helicopters AS-365N2, AS-365N3, AS355F and 7 more. Effective Aug 21, 2003
- [AD 2002-03-52](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-03-52): Adhesive Bead and the Metal Bushing Bonded on Each STARFLEX Star Arm End · Airbus Helicopters AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1 and 11 more. Effective Apr 4, 2002

### Matched by engine (Turbomeca ARRIEL-2B1)

- [AD 2021-13-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-13-03): Fuel Control/Turbine Engines · Safran Helicopter Engines Arriel 2B, Arriel 2B1, Arriel 2C and 4 more. Effective Aug 13, 2021
- [AD 2018-12-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-12-01): Engine Fuel and Control · Safran Helicopter Engines Arriel 2B and Arriel 2B1. Effective Sep 12, 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 2015-13-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-13-04): Engine accessory gearbox (AGB) · Turbomeca Arriel 1A1, Arriel 1A2, Arriel 1B and 16 more. Effective Sep 1, 2015
- [AD 2014-12-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-12-05): HMU drive gear shaft · Turbomeca Arriel 2B, Arriel 2B1, Arriel 2C and 4 more. Effective Aug 4, 2014
- [AD 2014-07-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-07-06): Hydromechanical metering unit · Turbomeca Arriel 2B1. Effective May 15, 2014
- [AD 2012-18-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-18-18): Gas generator (GG) turbine blade · Turbomeca Arriel 2B, Arriel 2B1, Arriel 2C2 and 1 more. Effective Oct 24, 2012
- [AD 2012-08-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-08-18): PT Blade Rupture · Turbomeca Arriel 2B and Arriel 2B1. Effective May 30, 2012
- [AD 2009-09-03 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-09-03-R1): Uncommanded in-flight engine shutdown · Turbomeca Arriel 2B and Arriel 2B1. Effective Nov 1, 2010
- [AD 2009-08-08 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-08-08-R1): PT Blades · Turbomeca Arriel 1B, Arriel 1D, Arriel 1D1 and 2 more. Effective May 7, 2010
- [AD 2009-01-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-01-11): Hydro Mechanical Unit (HMU) low fuel pressure switch · Turbomeca Arriel 2B and Arriel 2B1. Effective Feb 27, 2009
- [AD 2007-10-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-10-06): Cases of flameout · Turbomeca Arriel 2B1. Effective May 29, 2007
- [AD 2005-25-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-25-13): Tree turbine shield · Turbomeca Arriel 2B and Arriel 2B1. Effective Dec 28, 2005
- [AD 2003-03-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-03-12): Bleed Valve · Turbomeca Arriel 1A2, Arriel 1C, Arriel 1C1 and 12 more. Effective Mar 7, 2003

### Historical (superseded or no longer in force)

- [AD 2025-23-52](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-23-52) (historical): Tail Rotor Drive Shaft · Airbus Helicopters EC130B4 and EC130T2. Effective Dec 8, 2025
- [AD 2025-06-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-06-04) (historical): Main Rotor Gearbox · Airbus Helicopters AS350B, AS350B1, AS350B2 and 11 more. Effective May 9, 2025
- [AD 2022-11-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-11-08) (historical): Electrical Power System, Aircraft Fuel System, Hydraulic Power System, Doors, Fuselage Structure, Main Rotor System, Main Rotor Drive System, Tail Rotor System, Tail Rotor Drive System, Rotorcraft Flight Control · Airbus Helicopters AS350B, AS350BA, AS350B1 and 5 more. Effective Jul 8, 2022
- [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 2021-05-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-05-02) (historical): Main Rotor System · Airbus Helicopters AS350B, AS350BA, AS350B1 and 12 more. Effective Apr 16, 2021
- [AD 2020-24-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-24-07) (historical): Engine Control System Wiring · Airbus Helicopters AS350B3, EC130B4 and EC130T2. Effective Jan 12, 2021
- [AD 2018-26-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-26-02) (historical): Engine Control System Wiring · Airbus Helicopters AS-350B3, EC 130 B4 and EC 130 T2. Effective Jan 30, 2019
- [AD 2017-16-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2017-16-04) (historical): Cabin Equipment/Furnishings · Airbus Helicopters AS-350B2, AS-350B3, AS355NP and 3 more. Effective Sep 22, 2017
- [AD 2016-25-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-25-19) (historical): Engine controls · Airbus Helicopters AS-350B3 and EC 130 B4. Effective Feb 2, 2017
- [AD 2016-08-20](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-08-20) (historical): Rotorcraft Tailboom · Airbus Helicopters EC 130 B4 and EC 130 T2. Effective Jun 6, 2016
- [AD 2014-12-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-12-51) (historical): Rotorcraft Tailboom · Airbus Helicopters EC 130 B4 and EC 130 T2. Effective Aug 20, 2014
- [AD 2014-12-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-12-12) (historical): Emergency Exits · Airbus Helicopters EC 130 B4 and EC120B. Effective Aug 4, 2014
- [AD 2012-02-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-02-13) (historical): Rotorcraft Tail Boom · Airbus Helicopters EC 130 B4. Effective Feb 22, 2012
- [AD 2010-21-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-21-07) (historical): Engine Control System Wiring · Airbus Helicopters AS-350B3 and EC 130 B4. Effective Nov 18, 2010
- [AD 2002-02-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-02-51) (historical): Metal bushing and the STARFLEX star arm end (arm end) · Eurocopter France AS-350B, AS-350B1, AS-350B2 and 11 more
- [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
- [AD 2014-19-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-19-05) (historical): Engine accessory gearbox (AGB) · Turbomeca Arriel 1A1, Arriel 1A2, Arriel 1B and 16 more. Effective Nov 5, 2014
- [AD 2012-03-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-03-11) (historical): High-pressure/low-pressure (HP/LP) pump hydro-mechanical metering units  
 (HMUs) · Turbomeca Arriel 2B and Arriel 2B1. Effective Mar 20, 2012
- [AD 2011-13-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-13-05) (historical): Gas Generator (GG) Turbine Blade · Turbomeca Arriel 2B and Arriel 2B1. Effective Aug 12, 2011
- [AD 2007-19-09 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-19-09-R1) (historical): Pressure relief valve · Turbomeca Arriel 2B1. Effective Jul 7, 2010
- [AD 2010-03-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-03-06) (historical): Fuel pump · Turbomeca Arriel 2B and Arriel 2B1. Effective Mar 11, 2010
- [AD 2009-09-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-09-03) (historical): Turbine blade · Turbomeca Arriel 2B and Arriel 2B1. Effective Jun 1, 2009
- [AD 2007-19-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-19-09) (historical): Constant delta pressure valve · Turbomeca Arriel 2B1. Effective Oct 3, 2007
- [AD 2007-10-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-10-07) (historical): HP/LP pump assembly drive shaft · Turbomeca Arriel 2B and Arriel 2B1. Effective May 29, 2007
- [AD 2007-03-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-03-14) (historical): Hydro-mechanical metering unit (HMU) · Turbomeca Arriel 2B1. Effective Feb 20, 2007
- [AD 2006-21-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-21-10) (historical): Splines of high-pressure (HP) pump drive gear shaft · Turbomeca Arriel 2B and Arriel 2B1. Effective Nov 24, 2006

## Information bulletins (advisory) (5 in force)

- [SAIB SW-17-23R2](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-17-23R2): Fuel System. Issued Jul 15, 2019
- [SAIB SW-15-20](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-15-20): Air Conditioning System Wiring. Issued Aug 13, 2015
- [SAIB SW-12-45](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-12-45): Garmin Model 400W/500W Series GPS-WAAS Navigation System. Issued Oct 3, 2012
- [SAIB SW-12-17](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-12-17): Autopilot System. Issued Feb 3, 2012
- [SAIB SW-11-07](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-11-07): Star Flex Arm Failures on Eurocopter France Model AS350, AS355, and EC130 Helicopters. Issued Dec 20, 2010
- [SAIB SW-17-23R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-17-23R1) (historical): Fuel System. Issued Mar 2, 2018

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N736AM.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N736AM.

## Service difficulty reports (2)

As reported by operators and repair stations. Reports filed since May 7, 2013, when the mark's previous registration was cancelled.

- [SDR QMLA2025120420122](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2025120420122), Dec 4, 2025: WINDSHIELD. CRACKED. UPON LANDING, A CRACK WAS FORMED AND WAS DISCOVERED LATERALLY ON THE RT WINDSCREEN THAT WENT FROM THE LT EDGE ALMOST TO THE RT EDGE.
- [SDR 2A6R2021092361701](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2A6R2021092361701), Sep 23, 2021: FILLER. CHAFED. DURING A MAINTENANCE EVENT, THE FUEL FILLER NECK WAS FOUND TO HAVE SIGNIFICANT CHAFFING DAMAGE RESULTING FROM CONTACT WITH THE LEFT CARGO COMPARTMENT CLOSEOUT P

## Earlier aircraft with N736AM

The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N736AM before.

- [Cancelled 2013-05-07](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N736AM-2013-05-07): Cessna R172K, S/N R1722373, built 1977. Registration expired, pending cancellation. Owner: [Roeting David S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROETING%20DAVID%20S), [Hummelstown, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Hummelstown)

## Related

- Other Eurocopter EC 130 B4 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/eurocopter-ec-130-b4/aircraft.md
- STCs for the Eurocopter EC 130 B4: https://openairdocs.org/model/eurocopter-ec-130-b4/stcs.md
- The Turbomeca ARRIEL-2B1 engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/turbomeca-arriel-2b1.md

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