# Airbus Helicopters BK117D-3

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 3940081
- Manufacturer (registry): AIRBUS HELICOPTERS
- Model: BK117D-3
- Aircraft type: Rotorcraft
- Category: Rotorcraft
- Engines: 1 · Turbo-shaft
- Seats: 9
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 1
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-helicopters-bk117d-3

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

None matched.

## Registered aircraft (1)

- [N267CC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N267CC): [Air Methods LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIR%20METHODS%20LLC), [Greenwood Village, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Greenwood%20Village), S/N 21399

## NTSB investigations

None matched to aircraft with this model.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to aircraft with this model.

## Service difficulty reports (10)

As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report.

- [SDR 2026FA0000269](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2026FA0000269), Apr 6, 2026: AMU. DEGRADED. AIRCRAFT PASSED PREFLIGHT CHECKS. DURING TAKEOFF THE MAST MOMENT SYSTEM STOPPED INDICATING. FLIGHT WAS ABORTED. FOUND A BAD AMC 1
- [SDR 2026FA0000050](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2026FA0000050), Jan 17, 2026: SHUTOFF VALVE. FAILED. LIQUID OXYGEN SHUTOFF VALVE GOT HOT AND MALFUNCTIONED. CAUSING LOSS OF LIQUID OXYGEN TO PATIENT.
- [SDR 2026FA0000002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2026FA0000002), Jan 4, 2026: GEARBOX. WARNING LIGHT. DURING FLIGHT MGB CHIP LIGHT ILLUMINATED. PILOT ATTEMPTED TWO ATTEMPTS AT BURNING THE CHIP. LIGHT REMAINED ON SO PILOT ELECTED TO MAKE AN UNSCHEDULED LANDING AT
- [SDR 2025FA0000688](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2025FA0000688), Oct 7, 2025: MODULATING VALVE. OUT OF ADJUST. DURING ENGINE START WITH A PATIENT ON BOARD THE NR 1 ENGINE WOULD NOT START. AFTER 2 FAILED ATTEMPTS MX WAS CONTACTED. FOUND A FAULTY ADJUSTED VALVE ASSEMBLY.
- [SDR 6BMA202508270001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/6BMA202508270001), Aug 26, 2025: UNKNOWN. ODOR. ENTIRE CREW NOTICED FUEL SMELL IN CABIN AND COCKPIT DURING TAKEOFF CLIMB PASSING THROUGH 500' AGL FROM PLYMOUTH AIRPORT -- COULD NOT DUPLICATE.
- [SDR 2025FA0000580](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2025FA0000580), Aug 26, 2025: DOOR. OPEN. EPU DOOR OPENED IN FLIGHT. ADVISORY CAUTION WAS NOTED. MADE PRECAUTIONARY LANDING AND CLOSED THE DOOR NO FURTHER ACTIONS NEEDED.
- [SDR 6BMA202505150001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/6BMA202505150001), May 13, 2025: GEARBOX. WARNING LIGHT. TAIL GEARBOX CHIP LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON GROUND DURING TRAINING.
- [SDR 2025FA0000126](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2025FA0000126), Feb 24, 2025: SHUTOFF VALVE. FAILED. PATIENT WAS PUT ONBOARD, BUT THE LIQUID OXYGEN SYSTEM WAS NOT SUPPLYING OXYGEN. REMOVED PATIENT AND DISPATCHED ANOTHER AIRCRAFT. FOUND A FAULTY OXYGEN SHUTOFF V
- [SDR 15MA202412120318](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/15MA202412120318), Dec 12, 2024: ENGINE. MAKING METAL. IN ROUTE TO SCENE#2 ENGINE CHIP ILLUMINATED. PILOT ATTEMPTED TO BURN OFF CHIP BUT LIGHT CAME RIGHT BACK ON. PILOT ATTEMPTED A SECOND BURN AND AGAIN THE LIGHT CA
- [SDR 6BMA202501260001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/6BMA202501260001), Sep 30, 2024: DECK PLATE. CRACKED. DURING AIRCRAFT 800 HOUR/ 36 MONTH INSPECTION A CRACK WAS DISCOVERED ON THE MAIN TRANSMISSION DECK AT APPROXIMATELY AIRFRAME STATION 4000, AT FORWARD RIGHT MAIN

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