# N105LN: 1999 Eurocopter AS 350 B3, registration cancelled 2010-10-21

- Type: Cancelled registration (FAA registry, deregistered aircraft)
- Cancelled: October 21, 2010
- Status when cancelled: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Eurocopter AS 350 B3](https://openairdocs.org/model/eurocopter-as-350-b3) (registry code 8680954)
- Engine: [Turbomeca ARRIUS-2B1](https://openairdocs.org/engine/turbomeca-arrius-2b1) (registry code 60015)
- Data sheets: [TCDS H9EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/H9EU), [TCDS E34NE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E34NE) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 3249
- Year built: 1999
- Type of aircraft: Rotorcraft
- Engine type: Turbo-shaft
- Airworthiness: Standard, normal
- Airworthiness date: March 28, 2000
- Certificate issued: June 11, 2010
- Last registry action: June 11, 2010
- Mode S code: A0184E
- Owner when cancelled: [Air Methods Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIR%20METHODS%20CORP)
- Location: [Englewood, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Englewood)
- Owner type: Corporation
- Owner's area on the map: 39.5732° N, 104.8649° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 80112, within about 2 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft was based
- The mark today: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N105LN
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=105LN
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N105LN-2010-10-21

From the FAA registry file of November 5, 2026, cancelled registrations. Owners' street addresses are left out. The Mode S code belongs to the N-number, not the airframe.

ADs and bulletins for the Eurocopter AS 350 B3: https://openairdocs.org/model/eurocopter-as-350-b3.md

## Service difficulty reports (5)

Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

- [SDR 2008FA0000483](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000483), Jul 4, 2008: BELT. BROKEN. GROUND CREW NOTICED THE SMELL OF FUEL AND VAPOR COMING FROM AIRCRAFT AFTER LIFTING FROM SCENE. PIC NOTIFIED OF THE CIRCUMSTANCES. PIC MADE A PRECAUTIONARY LANDI
- [SDR R7MR324935236](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/R7MR324935236), Jun 12, 2002: LINER. WORN. TEFLON LINERS WORN BEYOND SERVICEABLE LIMITS. REPLACED WITH NEW UNIT, CORRECTED PROBLEM.
- [SDR R7MR34754](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/R7MR34754), Feb 20, 2002: STARFLEX. DEBONDED. STARFLEX - BUSHINGS DEBONDING. REPLACED WITH NEW UNIT, CORRECTED PROBLEM.
- [SDR 2002FA0000531](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000531), Feb 20, 2002: STARFLEX. DEBONDED. BUSHING ON END OF STARFLEX HAVE DEBONDED.
- [SDR R7M2002F00037](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/R7M2002F00037), Feb 8, 2002: STRUT. WORN. EQUIPED COWLING STRUT - WORN BEYOND SERVICEABLE LIMITS. REPLACED WITH NEW UNITS, CORRECTED PROBLEMS.

## NTSB investigations (1)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB WPR10CA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA028), Oct 22, 2009: Eurocopter AS 350 B3 (N105LN), Marana, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The improper use of the throttle by the pilot receiving instruction, and the check pilot's inadequate supervision and delayed remedial action, which resulted in the collision with terrain.

## FAA accident and incident reports (1)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 20091022022229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20091022022229A), Oct 22, 2009: Snias AS350B3 (N105LN), Tucson, AZ, Substantial damage. Mr. Teeb was giving [privacy data omitted] a check ride following an accident [privacy data omitted] had in September, 2009. After 30 minutes of maneuvers, Mr.…

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