# Eurocopter EC 130 B4

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 8680989
- Manufacturer (registry): EUROCOPTER
- Model: EC 130 B4
- Aircraft type: Rotorcraft
- Category: Rotorcraft
- Engines: 1 · Turbo-shaft
- Seats: 6
- Weight class: 12,500 to 19,999 lb
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS H9EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/H9EU) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Airbus Helicopters
- Registered aircraft: 154
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/eurocopter-ec-130-b4

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.

- [AD 2026-22-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-22-01): Cabin equipment/furnishings · Airbus Helicopters AS350B2, AS350B3, AS355N and 2 more. Effective Nov 12, 2026
- [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

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

All 66: https://openairdocs.org/model/eurocopter-ec-130-b4/ads.md

## Information bulletins (advisory) (6)

- [SAIB SW-17-23R2](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-17-23R2): Fuel System. Issued Jul 15, 2019
- [SAIB SW-17-23R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-17-23R1) (historical): Fuel System. Issued Mar 2, 2018
- [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

## Registered aircraft (154, first 50)

- [N113EV](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N113EV): [Fly Hangar 13 LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLY%20HANGAR%2013%20LLC), [Mico, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Mico), S/N 3764
- [N11QA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11QA): [Nevada Helicopter Leasing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NEVADA%20HELICOPTER%20LEASING%20LLC), [Greenwoodvillage, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Greenwoodvillage), built 2004, S/N 3887
- [N11QF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11QF): [Nevada Helicopter Leasing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NEVADA%20HELICOPTER%20LEASING%20LLC), [Greenwood Village, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Greenwood%20Village), built 2002, S/N 3482
- [N11QG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11QG): [Nevada Helicopter Leasing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NEVADA%20HELICOPTER%20LEASING%20LLC), [Greenwood Village, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Greenwood%20Village), S/N 3534
- [N11QH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11QH): [Nevada Helicopter Leasing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NEVADA%20HELICOPTER%20LEASING%20LLC), [Greenwood Village, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Greenwood%20Village), built 2002, S/N 3561
- [N11QJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11QJ): [Nevada Helicopter Leasing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NEVADA%20HELICOPTER%20LEASING%20LLC), [Greenwood Village, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Greenwood%20Village), built 2008, S/N 4528
- [N11QK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11QK): [Nevada Helicopter Leasing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NEVADA%20HELICOPTER%20LEASING%20LLC), [Greenwood Village, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Greenwood%20Village), built 2002, S/N 3639
- [N11QL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11QL): [Nevada Helicopter Leasing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NEVADA%20HELICOPTER%20LEASING%20LLC), [Greenwood Village, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Greenwood%20Village), built 2003, S/N 3738
- [N11QM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11QM): [Nevada Helicopter Leasing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NEVADA%20HELICOPTER%20LEASING%20LLC), [Greenwood Village, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Greenwood%20Village), built 2003, S/N 3751
- [N11QN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11QN): [Nevada Helicopter Leasing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NEVADA%20HELICOPTER%20LEASING%20LLC), [Greenwood Village, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Greenwood%20Village), built 2003, S/N 3758
- [N11QP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11QP): [Nevada Helicopter Leasing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NEVADA%20HELICOPTER%20LEASING%20LLC), [Greenwood Village, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Greenwood%20Village), built 2009, S/N 4715
- [N11QR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11QR): [Nevada Helicopter Leasing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NEVADA%20HELICOPTER%20LEASING%20LLC), [Greenwood Village, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Greenwood%20Village), built 2005, S/N 3992
- [N11QU](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11QU): [Nevada Helicopter Leasing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NEVADA%20HELICOPTER%20LEASING%20LLC), [Greenwood Village, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Greenwood%20Village), built 2009, S/N 4758
- [N11QW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11QW): [Nevada Helicopter Leasing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NEVADA%20HELICOPTER%20LEASING%20LLC), [Greenwood Village, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Greenwood%20Village), built 2010, S/N 4929
- [N11QX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11QX): [Nevada Helicopter Leasing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NEVADA%20HELICOPTER%20LEASING%20LLC), [Greenwood Village, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Greenwood%20Village), built 2011, S/N 7198
- [N11QY](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11QY): [Nevada Helicopter Leasing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NEVADA%20HELICOPTER%20LEASING%20LLC), [Greenwood Village, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Greenwood%20Village), built 2011, S/N 7229
- [N11QZ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11QZ): [Nevada Helicopter Leasing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NEVADA%20HELICOPTER%20LEASING%20LLC), [Greenwood Village, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Greenwood%20Village), built 2008, S/N 4663
- [N123RT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N123RT): [Mather Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MATHER%20AIR%20LLC), [Paris, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Paris), built 2004, S/N 3841
- [N130AD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N130AD): [Eurotec Vertical Flight Solutions LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EUROTEC%20VERTICAL%20FLIGHT%20SOLUTIONS%20LLC), [Eudora, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Eudora), S/N 3515
- [N130AH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N130AH): [Helio Helicopter Co LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HELIO%20HELICOPTER%20CO%20LLC), [Manchester, NH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NH/Manchester), S/N 3862
- [N130BU](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N130BU): [Ohio Medical Transportation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OHIO%20MEDICAL%20TRANSPORTATION%20INC), [Columbus, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Columbus), built 2011, S/N 7132
- [N130CL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N130CL): [Ohio Medical Transportation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OHIO%20MEDICAL%20TRANSPORTATION%20INC), [Columbus, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Columbus), built 2012, S/N 7499
- [N130CR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N130CR): [Romana Aircraft Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROMANA%20AIRCRAFT%20INC), [High Point, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/High%20Point), built 2007, S/N 4271
- [N130EE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N130EE): [Buckeye Leasing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BUCKEYE%20LEASING%20LLC), [Shreveport, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Shreveport), built 2011, S/N 7190
- [N130GC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N130GC): [Monarch Enterprises Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MONARCH%20ENTERPRISES%20INC), [Kirkland, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Kirkland), built 2002, S/N 3562
- [N130GM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N130GM): [Bank Of Utah Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BANK%20OF%20UTAH%20TRUSTEE), [Salt Lake City, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Salt%20Lake%20City), built 2009, S/N 4837
- [N130HB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N130HB): [Ohio Medical Transportation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OHIO%20MEDICAL%20TRANSPORTATION%20INC), [Columbus, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Columbus), built 2011, S/N 7167
- [N130JV](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N130JV): [Ohio Medical Transportation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OHIO%20MEDICAL%20TRANSPORTATION%20INC), [Columbus, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Columbus), built 2012, S/N 7490
- [N130KH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N130KH): [Ohio Medical Transportation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OHIO%20MEDICAL%20TRANSPORTATION%20INC), [Columbus, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Columbus), built 2011, S/N 7142
- [N130KJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N130KJ): [Jackson Family Wines Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JACKSON%20FAMILY%20WINES%20INC), [Santa Rosa, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Santa%20Rosa), built 2004, S/N 3873
- [N130KR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N130KR): [Air Methods LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIR%20METHODS%20LLC), [Greenwood Village, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Greenwood%20Village), built 2012, S/N 7317
- [N130LH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N130LH): [Tvpx Aircraft Solutions Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TVPX%20AIRCRAFT%20SOLUTIONS%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [North Salt Lake, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/North%20Salt%20Lake), built 2005, S/N 4017
- [N130LL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N130LL): [Effort Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EFFORT%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 2012, S/N 7375
- [N130MD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N130MD): [Ec 130 II LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EC%20130%20II%20LLC), [Sterling, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Sterling), built 2012, S/N 7549
- [N130MU](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N130MU): [Ohio Medical Transportation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OHIO%20MEDICAL%20TRANSPORTATION%20INC), [Columbus, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Columbus), built 2011, S/N 7103
- [N130NB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N130NB): [Buckeye Leasing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BUCKEYE%20LEASING%20LLC), [Shreveport, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Shreveport), built 2011, S/N 7221
- [N130NW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N130NW): [Ohio Medical Transportation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OHIO%20MEDICAL%20TRANSPORTATION%20INC), [Columbus, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Columbus), built 2011, S/N 7182
- [N130PF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N130PF): [Orlando Helicopter Partners LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ORLANDO%20HELICOPTER%20PARTNERS%20LLC), [Orlando, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Orlando), built 2009, S/N 4760
- [N130SM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N130SM): [International Air Services Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/INTERNATIONAL%20AIR%20SERVICES%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Carson City, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Carson%20City), built 2007, S/N 4276
- [N130WS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N130WS): [World Trade Enterprises LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WORLD%20TRADE%20ENTERPRISES%20LLC), [Lucas, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Lucas), built 2003, S/N 3735
- [N131GC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N131GC): [Rainier Heli International Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RAINIER%20HELI%20INTERNATIONAL%20INC), [Kirkland, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Kirkland), built 2003, S/N 3691
- [N131LN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N131LN): [Air Methods LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIR%20METHODS%20LLC), [Greenwood Village, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Greenwood%20Village), S/N 4090
- [N131WS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N131WS): [World Trade Enterprises LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WORLD%20TRADE%20ENTERPRISES%20LLC), [Lucas, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Lucas), S/N 3521
- [N132GC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N132GC): [American Helicopters LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AMERICAN%20HELICOPTERS%20LLC), [Kirkland, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Kirkland), built 2003, S/N 3756
- [N132LN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N132LN): [Air Methods LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIR%20METHODS%20LLC), [Greenwood Village, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Greenwood%20Village), built 2005, S/N 3970
- [N132WS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N132WS): [Sunshine Helicopters Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SUNSHINE%20HELICOPTERS%20INC), [Puunene, HI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/HI/Puunene), built 2002, S/N 3527
- [N133LN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N133LN): [Air Methods LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIR%20METHODS%20LLC), [Greenwood Village, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Greenwood%20Village), built 2005, S/N 3983
- [N133PH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N133PH): [Zuni LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ZUNI%20LLC), [Kirkland, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Kirkland), S/N 3939
- [N134LN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N134LN): [Air Methods LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIR%20METHODS%20LLC), [Greenwood Village, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Greenwood%20Village), built 2005, S/N 3985
- [N135PH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N135PH): [American Helicopters LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AMERICAN%20HELICOPTERS%20LLC), [Kirkland, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Kirkland), built 2003, S/N 3695

All 154: https://openairdocs.org/model/eurocopter-ec-130-b4/aircraft.md

## NTSB investigations (26)

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 WPR23LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA061), Dec 8, 2022: Eurocopter EC 130 B4 (N130WS), Waimea, HI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's loss of helicopter control on approach to land due to entering a vortex ring state condition, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN21LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA153), Feb 25, 2021: Eurocopter EC130 (N259AM), Tulsa, OK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s improper decision to approach the airport and enter a low altitude hover with a gusting quartering tailwind, which resulted in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness during a turn at a low…
- [NTSB ERA20LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA273), Aug 3, 2020: Eurocopter EC130 (N55GJ), Knoxville, TN, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's entry into vortex ring state and his inability to arrest the helicopter's descent while maneuvering for landing.
- [NTSB ANC20LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20LA028), Mar 5, 2020: Eurocopter EC130 (N11QK), Kalapana, HI, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of control due to the fatigue fracture of a tail rotor fenestron blade due to the geometry of the water drain hole positioning on the rib.
- [NTSB WPR18TA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18TA239), Aug 19, 2018: Eurocopter EC130 (N11QP), Hilo, HI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The separation of the left sliding door in flight after it opened for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence, which resulted in damage to the main rotor blades.
- [NTSB WPR18MA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18MA087), Feb 11, 2018: Eurocopter EC130 (N155GC), Peach Springs, AZ, destroyed, 5 fatal. Probable cause: A loss of tail rotor effectiveness, the pilot’s subsequent loss of helicopter control, and collision with terrain during an approach to land in gusting, tailwind conditions in an area of potential…
- [NTSB WPR17LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA133), Jun 27, 2017: Eurocopter EC 130 B4 (N151GC), Boulder City, NV, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of engine power due to the failure of the manufacturer to reinstall the oil filter after it was removed for inspection, which led to coke pollution that obstructed the oil jet and resulted in…
- [NTSB GAA17CA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA344), May 25, 2017: Eurocopter EC130 (N153GC), Peach Springs, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The ground crewman’s failure to hold onto the passenger door while the main rotor was still rotating, which resulted in the door separating from the helicopter and damaging the main rotor.
- [NTSB GAA17CA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA167), Feb 26, 2017: Eurocopter EC130 (N864MH), Las Vegas, NV, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's abrupt cyclic/pitch attitude control movement, which resulted in a Fenestron ground strike.
- [NTSB CEN15CA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA312), Jul 3, 2015: Eurocopter EC 130 B4 (N974BR), Somerset, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's decision to fly at a low altitude when he was aware that there were wires in the area which resulted in the helicopter contacting a wire.
- [NTSB CEN15FA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA164), Mar 7, 2015: Airbus Helicopters (Eurocopte EC-130-B4 (N356AM), St Louis, MO, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's decision to land during unfavorable wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of control due to settling with power. Contributing to the accident were the lack of an adequate approach…
- [NTSB WPR14LA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA313), Jul 25, 2014: Eurocopter EC 130 B4 (N154GC), Boulder City, NV, substantial damage. Probable cause: The airplane flight crew’s failure to exercise the necessary vigilance and precautions and yield the right of way to the landing helicopter, which resulted in the airplane colliding with the…
- [NTSB WPR14LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA084), Jan 1, 2014: Eurocopter EC 130 B4 (N133GC), Boulder City, NV, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the noncertificated maintenance technician’s failure to properly tighten and safety wire a B-nut fitting. Contributing to the accident was…
- [NTSB WPR13LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA266), Jun 8, 2013: Eurocopter EC 130 B4 (N130PH), Grand Canyon, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of throttle control movement during a practice autorotation that was planned to terminate with a power recovery for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did…
- [NTSB CEN13FA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA121), Jan 2, 2013: Eurocopter EC130 B4 (N334AM), Seminole, OK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The loss of engine power due to ice ingestion. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel’s delayed decision to install the helicopter's engine inlet cover until after the engine had been…
- [NTSB WPR12MA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12MA034), Nov 10, 2011: Eurocopter EC 130 B4 (N11QV), Pukoo, HI, substantial damage, 5 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain while operating in marginal weather conditions, which resulted in the impact of the horizontal stabilizer and lower forward portion…
- [NTSB CEN12LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA053), Nov 3, 2011: Eurocopter EC 130 B4 (N130AL), Noblesville, IN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The hard landing the pilot performed with a quartering tailwind, leading to the helicopter's rollover. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s reliance on a weather service that did not provide…
- [NTSB WPR10LA481](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA481), Oct 1, 2010: Eurocopter EC130 (N822MH), Meadview, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's distraction with another departing helicopter while maneuvering in a hover for departure, which resulted in his failure to maintain clearance between the tail rotor and an umbrella.
- [NTSB SEA08CA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA027), Nov 15, 2007: Eurocopter France EC 130 B4 (N810MH), Meadview, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The downward flexing of the standing helicopter's main rotor blades and subsequent impact with its tail boom as a result of another helicopter's rotor blade's vortices. .
- [NTSB DFW08CA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA010), Oct 11, 2007: Eurocopter EC 130 (N997PT), Bay St Louis, MS, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's encounter with dynamic rollover as result of his inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB LAX07LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA281), Sep 27, 2007: Eurocopter France EC 130 B4 (N808MH), Meadview, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: Collision with a bird during cruise flight.
- [NTSB MIA07FA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07FA116), Jul 7, 2007: Eurocopter EC 130 B4 (N453AE), New York, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The fatigue fracture and in-flight separation of a 20-inch section of the blue composite main rotor blade trailing edge, aft of the spar, due to inadequate manufacture, and the manufacturer’s…
- [NTSB SEA07LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA110), Apr 21, 2007: Eurocopter EC 130 B4 (N130WS), Makawao, HI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper decision to takeoff downwind in a confined landing zone, which resulted in a failure to attain translational lift and a loss of control.
- [NTSB MIA06FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06FA022), Nov 21, 2005: Eurocopter France EC 130 B4 (N130HS), Homestead, FL, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The failure of both pilot's to maintain visual lookout resulting in the mid-air collision. A factor in the accident was the failure of the AS-350B pilot to follow approach procedures suggested in the…
- [NTSB DEN04CA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04CA122), Aug 9, 2004: Eurocopter France EC-130 B4 (N910U), Englewood, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to perform a preflight inspection. Contributing to the accident was the transmission cowling that disconnected during the landing.
- [NTSB DEN04CA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04CA058), Apr 8, 2004: Eurocopter France EC 130 B4 (N151AC), Watkins, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: the dual student pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter. Factors contributing to the accident were inadequate supervision by the instructor pilot, the high wind, the gusts, and the…

## FAA accident and incident reports (41)

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 20221207013479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20221207013479A), Dec 7, 2022: Eurocopter EC 130 B4 (N130WS), Waimea, HI, Substantial damage. On Wednesday, December 7, 2022, the pilot was conducting an air tour in an EC130 helicopter on the island of Hawaii with 6 passengers on board. While…
- [Incident 20210215002979I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210215002979I), Feb 15, 2021: Eurocopter EC 130 B4 (N336AM), Tulsa, OK, No damage. On February 15 2021, approximately 1918 central daylight time, a Eurocopter EC130B4, [privacy data omitted], operating under part 135, made an precautionary…
- [Accident 20200803012779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200803012779A), Aug 3, 2020: Eurocopter EC 130 B4 (N55GJ), Knoxville, TN, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. On 8/3/2020 at approximately 1941L N55GJ, with four souls on board, was conducting a steep (250) approach to landing at a private residence adjacent lake…
- [Accident 20200305009929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200305009929A), Mar 5, 2020: Eurocopter EC 130 B4 (N11QK), Pahoa, HI, Substantial damage. During air tour operation, aircraft developed a vibration, noise, and an Intermittent tail rotor gearbox chip light. After a few seconds the Vibration stopped…
- [Incident 20190501003739I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190501003739I), May 1, 2019: Eurocopter EC 130 B4 (N130MU), Mcconnellsville, OH, Minor damage. On may 1st at 9:48 am local, N130MU an ec 130 B4 was being operated as an airambulance aircraft in Mcconnellsville Ohio. The aircraft was positioned…
- [Accident 20180819023169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180819023169A), Aug 19, 2018: Eurocopter EC 130 B4 (N11QP), Hilo, HI, Substantial damage. Hilo, HI (ito): BL71, N11QP, ec 130 B4, itoinbound from the south after having departed for a maintenance flight; plt rptd rear left door slid off track in…
- [Accident 20180210002219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180210002219A), Feb 10, 2018: Eurocopter EC 130 B4 (N155GC), Peach Springs, AZ, Destroyed, 5 fatal. On February 10, 2018 at approximately 5:15 p.m. MST an Airbus helicopters model EC130 B4 helicopter was involved in a fatal accident in the grand canyon…
- [Accident 20170627008709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170627008709A), Jun 27, 2017: Eurocopter EC 130 B4 (N151GC), Boulder City, NV, Substantial damage. On June 27, 2017 approximately 13:48 local time (PST) an Airbus ec 130-B4 helicopter (N151GC) operated by papillon airways inc (PG9A) on a part 135 on-demand…
- [Accident 20170525010999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170525010999A), May 25, 2017: Eurocopter EC 130 B4 (N153GC), Peach Springs, AZ, Substantial damage. 05/25/2017 At approximately 16:22, papillon helipad at 1G4: N153GC landed with air sick passenger/passengers. (According to witness statements) aircraft at…
- [Incident 20170308007349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170308007349I), Mar 8, 2017: Eurocopter EC 130 B4 (N134LN), Glasgow, KY, Minor damage. EMS crew had returned to base at Glasgow airport after completing a patient transfer. During aircraft shutdown, after the engine was turned off, the main rotor…
- [Accident 20170226004329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170226004329A), Feb 26, 2017: Eurocopter EC 130 B4 (N864MH), Las Vegas, NV, Substantial damage. Hover taxiing north bound in between taxiway h and the access road at mccarran international airport, Las Vegas. Monitoring taxi speed and height to stay…
- [Incident 20160926021039I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160926021039I), Sep 26, 2016: Airbus EC-130 B4 (N317AM), Watkins, CO, Minor damage. On 09/26/2016 at approximately 2000 and approximately 8 miles east of front range airport (kftg) at 7200? MSL, N317AM struck one or more birds. The aircraft…
- [Incident 20151026017799I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20151026017799I), Oct 26, 2015: Eurocopter EC 130 B4 (N344AM), Wises Landing, KY, Minor damage. Pilot tried to avoid the bird, but a large buzzard came through the main rotor blades and broke out the right hand greenhouse window striking flight medic in…
- [Accident 20150703008459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150703008459A), Jul 3, 2015: Eurocopter EC 130 B4 (N974BR), Somerset, CO, Substantial damage. On takeoff from private fishing ponds (located approximately N39*0'43" W107*20'21") the helicopter struck a grounding static wire about the size of a clothes…
- [Accident 20150306002569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150306002569A), Mar 6, 2015: Eurocopter EC 130 B4 (N356AM), Saint Louis, MO, Destroyed, 1 fatal. On Friday March 6, 2015 at approximately 23:10 hours central standard time, pilot in Command Mr. Ronald s. rector, flying air methods corporation helicopter…
- [Incident 20150105000069I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150105000069I), Jan 5, 2015: Eurocopter EC 130 B4 (N859HW), West Point, MS, Minor damage. Starboard (RH flap door) aft cabin door popped open inflight and impacted the starboard cargo door and surrounding fuselage area breaking the plexiglas window.…
- [Incident 20141021018089I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20141021018089I), Oct 21, 2014: Eurocopter EC 130 B4 (N145PR), Pasadena, TX, No damage. The aircraft had just cleared the hobby airport (hou) class b airspace when the servo and hydraulic annunciators illuminated followed shortly thereafter by…
- [Accident 20140101000299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140101000299A), Jan 1, 2014: Eurocopter EC 130 B4 (N133GC), Boulder City, NV, Substantial damage. On January 1, 2014 at approximately 2255Z, an American Eurocopter EC-130-B4 helicopter, N133GC, operated by papillon airways inc. (PG9A), departed the Boulder…
- [Accident 20130608014939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130608014939A), Jun 8, 2013: Eurocopter EC 130 B4 (N130PH), Valle, AZ, Substantial damage. According to the company instructor he had demonstrated a simulated engine failure with an intended power recovery. This procedure involved rolling the…
- [Incident 20130324004199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130324004199I), Mar 24, 2013: Eurocopter Deutschland Gmbh EC 130 B4 (N577LF), Atmore, AL, Minor damage. On 03-24-2013 life flight 1, N577LF, responded to a scene call in Atmore, Alabama. The ceiling and visibility were unlimited. The wind was out of the west. The…
- [Accident 20130102000999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130102000999A), Jan 2, 2013: Eurocopter EC 130 B4 (N334AM), Seminole, OK, Substantial damage. On January 2, 2013, about 1245 central standard time, a Eurocopter EC130 B4 helicopter, N334AM, experienced a hard landing following a loss of engine power…
- [Incident 20120128000789I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120128000789I), Jan 28, 2012: Eurocopter EC 130 B4 (N155GC), Grand Canyon, AZ, Minor damage. On 1-28-2012 the EC-130 aircraft landed at a company unimproved landing site at the base of the Grand Canyon. When the helicopter touched down on the sloped…
- [Accident 20111110027549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20111110027549A), Nov 10, 2011: Eurocopter EC 130 B4 (N11QV), Pukoo, HI, Destroyed, 5 fatal. Wreckage pattern is consistant with a tail strike (cfit) as tailboom components and the fenestron were located a few hundread feet before the main wreckage.…
- [Accident 20111103025829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20111103025829A), Nov 3, 2011: Eurocopter EC 130 B4 (N130AL), Noblesville, IN, Destroyed. On November 3,2011, a Eurocopter, bearing registration number N130AL departed at approximately 1715 EDT from a private heliport (1IN8) located 5 miles west of…
- [Incident 20110311003239I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110311003239I), Mar 11, 2011: Eurocopter EC 130 B4 (N130GC), Boulder City, NV, Minor damage. Pilot stated that while hovering forward for takeoff he experienced a binding in the right cyclic quadrant. He lowered the collective piltch to place the…
- [Accident 20100930048599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100930048599A), Sep 30, 2010: Eurocopter EC 130 B4 (N822MH), AZ, Substantial damage. In support of the hualapai indian nation and while in a hover waiting for another helicopter to depart the "swamp landing area" at the bottom of the west end…
- [Incident 20100407031869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100407031869I), Apr 7, 2010: Eurocopter EC 130 B4 (N130GC), Grand Canyon, AZ, Minor damage. On April 7, 2010, N130GC, s/n 3562, aircraft total time 6507.7, pilot experienced a sudden overspeed and deceleration while the aircraft was in the process of…
- [Incident 20100404032609I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100404032609I), Apr 4, 2010: Eurocopter EC 130 B4 (N152GC), Boulder City, NV, Minor damage. At approximately 1215 PST on route to the grand canyon 1/2 mile east of indian pass at 3800 feet MSL, helicopter encountered a bird strike. Bird entered the…
- [Incident 20091130023199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20091130023199I), Nov 30, 2009: Urocop EC130B4 (N11QK), Kahului, HI, No damage. Made a precautionary landing in a field 18 miles east of Kahului Airport due to an engine mgbp light. POB: 6 injuries: none, damage: none, operator removed and…
- [Incident 20091116021639I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20091116021639I), Nov 16, 2009: Urocop EC130B4 (N11QF), Kahului, HI, Minor damage. N11QF, ec 130 B4, operated part 135 by blue hawaiian, on return from sightseeing flight, declared mayday with an engine failure (chip warning) and force landed…
- [Incident 20090810014599I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090810014599I), Aug 10, 2009: Urocop EC130B4 (N862MH), Boulder City, NV, Minor damage. (-23) The helicopter departed mccarran airport (las) on 8/10/2009 about 17:00 on a part 135 grand canyon air tour. The pilot was flying eastbound at 3,500 feet…
- [Incident 20080421831499I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080421831499I), Apr 21, 2008: Urocop EC130B4 (N133LN), London, KY, Minor damage. (-23) Dual controls were installed in the aircraft and the check airman was giving a 6 month check ride. Both pilots performed the walkaround preflight of the…
- [Accident 20071115828129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20071115828129A), Nov 15, 2007: Urocop EC130B4 (N810MH), Meadview, AZ, Substantial damage. (-23) Helicopter N810MH piloted by [privacy data omitted] landed on the south side of the fuel tank facing north with a total of five helicopters already…
- [Accident 20071011825329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20071011825329A), Oct 11, 2007: Urocop EC130B4 (N997PT), Bay St Louis, MS, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot failed to untie right side tie down and attempted to lift off. He encountered dynamic rollover and damaged his helicopter and an airplane which was…
- [Accident 20070927023409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070927023409A), Sep 27, 2007: Urocop EC130B4 (N808MH), Meadview, AR, Substantial damage. (-23) Helicopter struck a large bird which came through the wind screen striking occupants. Helicopter landed on a dirt strip, pearce ferry airstrip (L25)…
- [Accident 20070707014989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070707014989A), Jul 7, 2007: Urocop EC130B4 (N453AE), Hudson River, Substantial damage. (-23) On base final to the west 30th street heliport (jra) over the Hudson River in NY, during a sight-seeing tour with seven passengers onboard, pilot…
- [Incident 20070601008329I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070601008329I), Jun 1, 2007: Urocop EC130B4 (N151AC), Cedar Rapids, IA, No damage. (-23) On June 1, 2007, at approximately 22:30 local time, air methods corp. was engaged in a medical flight transporting a patient from st. lukes hospital in…
- [Accident 20070420006609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070420006609A), Apr 20, 2007: Urocop EC130B4 (N130WS), Makawao, HI, Destroyed. (-23) Two EC-130 B4 helicopters picked up passengers at a private residence for a part 135 charter. The first helicopter, loaded more heavily than the mishap…
- [Accident 20051120028682A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20051120028682A), Nov 20, 2005: Urocop EC130B4 (N130HS), Homestead, FL, Destroyed, 1 fatal. (-23) On November 20, 2005, about 2048 eastern standard time, an aerospatiale AS350B, aerospatiale operated as a 14 CFR part 91 positioning flight, and an…
- [Accident 20040809024779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040809024779A), Aug 9, 2004: Urocop EC130B4 (N910U), Denver, CO, Minor damage. (-23) The aircraft was positioned on the ramp at the air methods maintenance facility. The aircraft was undergoing some avionics adjustments by two…
- [Accident 20040408005959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040408005959A), Apr 8, 2004: Urocop EC130B4 (N151AC), Denver, CO, Substantial damage. (-23) On April 8, 2004 at 1300 MST, a Eurocopter EC-130-B4, N151AC, was substantially damaged when it encountered the terrain and rolled over at Front Range…

## Service difficulty reports (724, newest 50)

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

- [SDR 2A6R2026101275802](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2A6R2026101275802), Oct 12, 2026: FRAME. CORRODED. DAMAGE TO THE LT EDGE FRAME, IN THE FORM OF CORROSION, WAS IDENTIFIED ON THE OTBD FACES OF THE FRAME.
- [SDR 2A6R2026101275801](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2A6R2026101275801), Oct 12, 2026: FRAME. CORRODED. DAMAGE TO THE RT EDGE FRAME IN THE FORM OF CORROSION, WAS IDENTIFIED ON THE OUTBOARD FACES OF THE FRAME.
- [SDR QMLA2026100820077](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2026100820077), Oct 8, 2026: UNKNOWN. ODOR. POTENT FUEL ODOR, AFTER TAKEOFF IN COCKPIT WITH PATIENT ON BOARD.
- [SDR QMLA2026092820074](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2026092820074), Sep 18, 2026: BLOWER MOTOR. FAILED. ELECTRICAL BURN SMELL 5 TO 10 MINUTES INTO FLIGHT IN CABIN. THE SMELL WAS VERY POTENT BUT ONLY LASTED ABOUT 5 TO 10 SECONDS WITH NOW LINGERING EFFECTS.
- [SDR 2A6R2026310875801](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2A6R2026310875801), Aug 31, 2026: DOUBLER. CORRODED. CORROSION DAMAGE WAS DISCOVERED ON THE FORWARD FUEL TANK SADDLE DOUBLER. REPLACEMENT PART WAS UNAVAILABLE WITHIN THE REQUIRED RETURN-TO-SERVICE SCHEDULE. A REPL
- [SDR QMLA2026082420059](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2026082420059), Aug 23, 2026: RELAY. FAILED. GENERATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED, VERIFIED ZERO AMPS ON THE VEMD., REPLACED RELAYS
- [SDR QMLA2026081320055](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2026081320055), Aug 13, 2026: BLOWER MOTOR. BURNED OUT. ODOR OF BURNT ELECTRICAL WIRING. FOUND SMELL COMING FROM AFT AC VENTS. FOUND CONDENSATION/WATER IN ELECTRICAL MOTOR. REPLACED AFT BLOWER MOTOR
- [SDR QMLA2026080920052](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2026080920052), Aug 8, 2026: ELEC CONNECTOR. BURNED. ON APPROACH PILOT AND CREW DETECTED FAINT ELECTRICAL SMELL NO SMOKE PRESENT. AMT DISCOVERED 1 EACH MOLEX CONNECTER WITH DISCOLORATION REPLAIRED DAMAGED WIRING.
- [SDR 2026FA0000304](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2026FA0000304), Apr 28, 2026: CHIP DETECTOR. FALSE INDICATION. ENGINE CHIP EVENT - INTERMITTENT ILLUMINATION OF ENGINE CHIP INDICATION DURING CRUISE FLIGHT AFTER MAKING A TURN. DURING DESCENT AND LANDING AT A LOCAL BALL FIE
- [SDR 2A6R2026042175104](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2A6R2026042175104), Apr 21, 2026: FRAME. DENTED. A LARGE DENT WAS DISCOVERED ON THE TRANSMISSION DECK SKIN AND CENTER BEAM PN: 355A21-2109-21. THE DAMAGE TO THE DECK SKIN IS APPROXIMATELY 0.060” DEEP AND 3.5” 
- [SDR 2026FA0000273](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2026FA0000273), Apr 16, 2026: SEARCH LIGHT. OVERHEATED. ELECTRICAL FUMES SMELT DURING CRUISE FLIGHT. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO BASE WITHOUT INCIDENT. AFTER TROUBLESHOOTING WAS COMPLETED IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE SEARCHLI
- [SDR 2A6R2026110375103](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2A6R2026110375103), Mar 11, 2026: FRAME. DENTED. A DENT WAS DISCOVERED ON THE TRANSMISSION DECK SKIN ON THE LH SIDE. THE DAMAGE IS APPROXIMATELY 0.038” DEEP AND 0.5” IN DIAMETER. AN APPROXIMATE LOCATION OF THE
- [SDR 2A6R2026110375102](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2A6R2026110375102), Mar 11, 2026: FRAME. CORRODED. DAMAGE TO THE RH EDGE FRAME (PN: 350A21-4915-22), IN THE FORM OF CORROSION, WAS IDENTIFIED ON THE OUTBOARD FACE OF THE FRAME. THE RH EDGE FRAME WAS PARTIALLY RE
- [SDR 2A6R2026110375101](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2A6R2026110375101), Mar 11, 2026: FRAME. CORRODED. DAMAGE TO THE LH EDGE FRAME (PN: 350A21-4913-22), IN THE FORM OF CORROSION, WAS IDENTIFIED ACROSS THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF THE OUTBOARD FACE OF THE FRAME. THE LH ED
- [SDR QMLA2026012120003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2026012120003), Jan 21, 2026: UNKNOWN. ODOR. WHILE REPOSITIONING ACFT FROM GRIFFIN MX FACILITY BACK TO JASPER, NOTICED A BURNING ODOR IN THE COCKPIT. MADE TURNS TO BOTH SIDE FOR CREWMEMBERS TO SEE IF THERE
- [SDR QMLA012120003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA012120003), Jan 21, 2026: UNKNOWN. ODOR. WHILE REPOSITIONING N325AM FROM MX FACILITY BACK TO JASPER, THE CREW NOTICED A BURNING ODOR IN THE COCKPIT. DISCUSSED PLACES TO LAND. MADE TURNS TO BOTH SIDE FO
- [SDR 2A6R2025121774403](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2A6R2025121774403), Dec 17, 2025: FRAME. CHAFED. DURING 600-HOUR INSPECTION, CHAFE DAMAGE WAS DISCOVERED AT THE CENTER OF THE LH AND RH X-FRAME. THE MAX DEPTH OF DAMAGE ON THE LH SIDE IS 0.018” WITH AN AREA OF
- [SDR 2A6R2025121074402](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2A6R2025121074402), Dec 10, 2025: FRAME. CORRODED. DAMAGE TO THE LH EDGE FRAME (PN: 350A21-4913-22) AND RH EDGE FRAME (PN: 350A21-4915-22), IN THE FORM OF CORROSION AND DENTS, WAS IDENTIFIED ACROSS THE ENTIRE LE
- [SDR 2A6R2025121074401](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2A6R2025121074401), Dec 10, 2025: STRINGER. CRACKED. DURING 600 HOUR INSPECTION, A CRACK APPROXIMATELY 0.9” LONG WAS DISCOVERED DURING ROUTINE INSPECTION ON THE TAIL BOOM STRINGER JUST BELOW THE BATTERY DOOR FRAME
- [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 2A6D20251125001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2A6D20251125001), Nov 25, 2025: CROSSBEAM. CHAFED. VARIOUS DAMAGES AT THE AFT LANDING GEAR LOCATION, THE FIRST DAMAGE (#1) IS AT THE AFT LANDING GEAR CROSS BEAM SHIM (P/N: 350A214344.20) IN THE FORM OF CHAFING. 
- [SDR 2A6R1124202574604](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2A6R1124202574604), Nov 24, 2025: SKIN. DAMAGED. OVERSIZED FASTENER HOLE DAMAGE WAS FOUND ON THE L/H FUSELAGE SKIN (P/N: 350A210053.BW), FWD FRAME ANGLE (P/N: 350A211036.28), AFT FRAME (P/N: 350A211240.00), LO
- [SDR 2A6R2025111804604](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2A6R2025111804604), Nov 18, 2025: ANGLE. DAMAGED. DAMAGE WAS IDENTIFIED ON THE ATTACHMENT ANGLE (PN 350A21-4064-21), AS ILLUSTRATED IN FIGURE 1 OF DOCUMENT 17-5300-EA-5339, REV. –. THE DAMAGED COMPONENT, LOCATE
- [SDR 2A6R1118202574602](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2A6R1118202574602), Nov 14, 2025: XMSN DECK. CHAFED. CHAFING DAMAGE WAS FOUND ON THE L/H TRANSMISSION DECK BESIDE THE 7° BULKHEAD BRACE STRUT MOUNT. THIS DAMAGE MEASURED 0.5” IN WIDTH, 0.5” IN LENGTH, AND 0.048” I
- [SDR 2A6R1024202574601](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2A6R1024202574601), Oct 24, 2025: RAIL. CHAFED. CHAFING DAMAGE WAS FOUND ON THE TAIL BOOM L/H TRDS SUPPORT RAIL/STIFFENER SHEET (P/N: 350A231028.66) JUST FORWARD OF THE #3 TRDS BEARING SUPPORT. THIS DAMAGE IS
- [SDR QMLA2025102720109](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2025102720109), Oct 20, 2025: MOUNT. CRACKED. HORIZONTAL STAB RH LOWER MOUNT CRACKED, FELL OFF WHEN REMOVING HORIZONTAL STABILIZER FOR 300 HR INSPECTION. LEVEL 4 REPAIR. AIRBUS REPLACED FITTING AND APPLIED 
- [SDR 2A6R2025100673904](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2A6R2025100673904), Oct 6, 2025: RAIL. CHAFED. DAMAGE TO THE RH TRDS SUPPORT RAIL (PN 350A23-1053-59) WAS FOUND IN THE FORM OF SEVERAL CHAFES AT THE #3 BEARING SUPPORT (PN 350A23-1053-42). THE #3 BEARING SUP
- [SDR 2A6R2025100673903](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2A6R2025100673903), Oct 6, 2025: CHANNEL. CORRODED. DAMAGE TO THE RH EDGE FRAME Z CHANNEL, IN THE FORM OF CORROSION, WAS FOUND AT SEVERAL LOCATIONS FWD AND AFT OF FUSELAGE STATION 1405 MM. DAMAGE AFT OF FUSELAGE 
- [SDR 2A6R2025100673902](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2A6R2025100673902), Oct 6, 2025: BEARING. CHAFED. LH DOOR POST BEARING (P/N 350A21-4459-2251) WAS FOUND TO BE CHAFED BY CONTACT WITH LH SLIDING DOOR CENTER ARM. A NEW DOOR POST BEARING WAS FABRICATED FROM .050”
- [SDR 2A6R2025100673901](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2A6R2025100673901), Oct 6, 2025: CROSSBEAM. CHAFED. DAMAGE TO THE AFT MAIN LANDING GEAR FITTING AREA WAS FOUND IN 2 LOCATIONS. CHAFE DAMAGE WAS FOUND ON A PREVIOUSLY INSTALLED “AFT LANDING GEAR CROSS BEAM REPAIR 
- [SDR QMLA2025100420098](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2025100420098), Sep 30, 2025: DISPLAY. FAULTED. JUST LIFTED OFF FROM A PR EVENT & HEADING BACK TO BASE, NOTICED UPPER SCREEN OF VEMD HAD REVERTED TO 3-PARAMETERS ENGINE PAGE & NG INDICATION MISSING & YELLOW. 
- [SDR QMLA2025091820095](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2025091820095), Sep 18, 2025: WARNING LIGHT. ILLUMINATED. GEN LIGHT ILLUMINATED 5 TIMES IN FLIGHT. IT RESET EVERY TIME. OPTED NOT TO CONTINUE THE FLIGHT BEYOND SYRACUSE.
- [SDR QMLA2025083020092](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2025083020092), Aug 29, 2025: NONE. NONE. STARTER GENERATOR INSPECTION OVERFLOWN
- [SDR QMLA2025082020090](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2025082020090), Aug 20, 2025: CHIP DETECTOR. ACTIVATED. ON START UP THE ENGINE CHIP LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND REMAINED ON.
- [SDR QMLA2025080420082](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2025080420082), Aug 2, 2025: LATCH. WORN. BATTERY COMPARTMENT LATCH CAME APART FROM DOOR DUE TO EXCESSIVE WEAR ON THE PIN HOLE WEAR AND PIN FALLING OUT. R+R AIRCRAFT BATTERY DOOR. OPS CHECKED GOOD. ALL 
- [SDR QMLA2025070220071](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2025070220071), Jul 2, 2025: GEARBOX. WARNING MESSAGE. MAIN ROTOR GEARBOX CHIP LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN FLIGHT: 4TH RECENT EVENT.
- [SDR QMLA2025062920070](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2025062920070), Jun 29, 2025: GEARBOX. MAKING METAL. MGB CHIP LIGHT ILLUMINATED DURING STABLE 3-5FT HOVER PRIOR TO TAKEOFF. INSPECTED AND CLEANED MGB CHIP DETECTOR. CLASS F CHIP FOUND. PERFORMED GROUND RUN UP WITH
- [SDR QMLA2025022720081](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2025022720081), Jun 23, 2025: DOOR. NO DISCREPANCY. WHILE AT CRUISE ALTITUDE, THE SLIDING DOOR BEHIND THE PILOT CAME OPEN. AFTER SLOWING DOWN THE AIRCRAFT THE CREW WAS ABLE TO CLOSE THE DOOR. THE DOOR THEN OPENED
- [SDR 2A6R2025160673201](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2A6R2025160673201), Jun 16, 2025: CHANNEL. CRACKED. A CRACK WAS DISCOVERED ON THE TOP FLANGE OF THE RH EDGE FRAME "Z" CHANNEL JUST AFT OF THE STA 845 FRAME. THE CRACK IS APPROXIMATELY 0.75" LONG.
- [SDR QMLA2025061620067](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2025061620067), Jun 14, 2025: VENT LINE. LEAKING. MAJOR OIL LEAK. DISCOVERED BY NURSE STOWING EQUIPMENT IN REAR COMPARTMENT. HE ADVISED ME OF OIL ALL OVER THE SIDE OF AIRCRAFT. I SHUT DOWN THE AIRCRAFT AND EXIT
- [SDR QMLA2025052820060](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2025052820060), May 27, 2025: HMU. FAULTED. MULTIPLE ENGINE CHIP CAUTIONS OVER A HANDFUL OF FLIGHTS SINCE MID-APRIL. MOST RECENT EVENT (THIS INCIDENT) OCCURRED LESS THAN ONE DAY AND 0+45 FLIGHT HOURS AFTE
- [SDR QMLA2025052420059](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2025052420059), May 24, 2025: VENT. SMOKE. PILOT STATED THAT HE SMELLED AND OBSERVED SMOKE FROM THE FORWARD EVAPORATOR AIR VENTS. THE PILOT STATES THAT HE HAD SELECTED THE LOW BLOWER SPEED SETTING.
- [SDR QMLA2025052020058](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2025052020058), May 20, 2025: GEARBOX. MAKING METAL. MAIN ROTOR GEARBOX CHIP 'MGB CHIP' LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN FLIGHT. INSPECTED FOUND 1 CLASS F PARTICLE. - GROUND RUN CW - OPS CHECK GOOD.
- [SDR QMLA2025051520056](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2025051520056), May 16, 2025: GEARBOX. WARNING LIGHT. MAIN ROTOR GEAR BOX CHIP INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN FLIGHT. FIRST SET OF FLIGHTS FROM CHANGING OF MBG OIL FILTER YESTERDAY.
- [SDR 2A6R2025050272901](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2A6R2025050272901), May 2, 2025: SKID. CORRODED. DURING 600 HOUR / AAIP INSPECTIONS, FOUND OEM LH SKID TUBE PN 350A41-6002-0001 CORRODED NEAR RIVETS IN ZONE C2 (AMM32-11-00,6-6). REMOVED THE AIRBUS LEFT LANDIN
- [SDR QMLA2025042120051](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2025042120051), Apr 20, 2025: O-RING. LEAKING. IN CRUISE FLIGHT, EN ROUTE TO A SCENE. CREW FIRST REPORTED FUEL SMELL, THEN A FEW SECONDS LATER I SMELLED FUEL. MOMENTS LATER CREW REPORTED SMELLING SMOKE, WHIC
- [SDR QMLA2025032420040](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2025032420040), Mar 23, 2025: MOTOR. SHORTED. ELECTRICAL SMOKE ODOR IN CABIN. AFT EVAPORATOR MOTOR HAD INTERNAL SHORT CAUSING SMOKE SMELL AND CAUSING AFT PORTION OF A/C TO BE INOP.
- [SDR QMLA2025030720033](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2025030720033), Mar 7, 2025: SCANNER. DAMAGED. ELECTRICAL FIRE SMELL FROM THE LOWER CENTER CABIN. AFTER THROTTLE MOVED FROM IDLE TO FLY. TROUBLE SHOT SYSTEM. DURING NEXT RUN UP THEY NOTICED THE SUPER NIGHT S
- [SDR QMLA2025030520033](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2025030520033), Mar 5, 2025: MOTOR. FAILED. WHENEVER THE AIR CONDITIONING IS TURNED ON THERE IS A STRONG BURNING ELECTRICAL SMELL/FUMES
- [SDR QMLA2025021820019](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2025021820019), Feb 18, 2025: MOUNT BRACKET. CRACKED. FOUND HORIZONTAL STABILIZER UPPER MOUNT BRACKETS CRACKED ON PRE-FLIGHT INSP.

All 724: https://openairdocs.org/model/eurocopter-ec-130-b4/reports.md

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (134, first 50)

Approved for this model: the STC's model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. In force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has.

- [STC SR04464NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR04464NY): Installation of the iPad Mount. Avio Design Group Inc
- [STC SR02301SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02301SE): Installation of Geneva Aviation 28 - 14 VDC Power Converter. AEM USA Inc
- [STC SR02445SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02445SE): Installation of P178 Failsafe Audio Mixer. AEM USA Inc
- [STC SR03029NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR03029NY): The installation of a SkyTrac ISAT-200 Airborne Position/Data Communicator upgrade. SkyTrac Systems Ltd
- [STC SR12092IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR12092IB): Manufacturing and Installation of Cargo Hold Nets. ICARUS AERO INC
- [STC SR00115IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00115IB): Installation of the Advanced Lithium Ion Battery Replacement of Ni-Cad Battery. Vertical Flight Solutions Inc
- [STC SR04711NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR04711NY): Replacement of Luminator LS400 LED searchlight (steerable landing light). Sterling Helicopter
- [STC SR04641CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR04641CH): Installation of a Helitak FT1400 Liquid Dispensing System. U.S. Technical Consultants Inc
- [STC SR00495DE-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00495DE-D): Installation of an Emergency Medical Services (EMS) system. Air Methods LLC
- [STC SR00216IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00216IB): Installation and Configuration of the Standard Interior Modification. Airbus Helicopters Canada Limited
- [STC SR00182IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00182IB): Installation of the Avidyne Integrated Flight Display (IFD) Navigator(s). Horizon Design Services Ltd
- [STC SR02345LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02345LA): Installation of HeliSAS stability augmentation system and autopilot. S-TEC Corporation
- [STC SR04637CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR04637CH): Replacement of existing main ship battery with Lithium Ion Battery and installation of Annunciator Control Panel. Airwolf Aerospace LLC
- [STC SR00154IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00154IB): Installation of Quick Removal System. SAFRAN AEROSYSTEMS
- [STC SR02120SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02120SE): Installation of Garmin GTN 6XX/7XX Navigation System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SR04535NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR04535NY): Installation of the Astronics (Max-Viz) 1200 or 1400 EVS. Avio Design Group Inc
- [STC SH3319NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH3319NM): Installation of Precise Flight Pulselite Control Unit in the Landing /Taxi Recognition Visual Control Light system,. Precise Flight Inc
- [STC SR00376BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00376BO): The STC installs a SATCOM and Flight Data Monitoring System KIT 350-SAT-100. Outerlink Corporation
- [STC SR04557NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR04557NY): Installation of the Fuel Cap Replacement. Avio Design Group Inc
- [STC SR00059IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00059IB): Installation of Garmin GRA Radar Altimeter System. Maxcraft Avionics Ltd
- [STC SR03512AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR03512AT): Installation of HID Landing and Taxi Lights. Whelen Aerospace Technologies
- [STC SR02073LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02073LA): Installation of Concorde RG350 Sealed Lead Acid Battery. Rotorcraft Support Inc
- [STC SR09500RC-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR09500RC-D): Installation of L-3 Trilogy ESI-2000 or ESI-500 Electronic Standby Indicator. Airbus Helicopters Inc
- [STC SH3509SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH3509SW): Installation of a Single and Dual Condenser Blower Air Conditioning System. RSG Products Inc
- [STC SR00886SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00886SE): Installation of Onboard Systems International Cargo Hook Kits. Onboard Systems International
- [STC SR01588SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01588SE): Fabrication of Onboard Systems Model 200-299-00 Fuel Drain Guard Kit in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved Onboard Systems Master Drawing List No. 155-111-00, Rev. 6, dated March 11, 2011, or later FAA-approved revision and Installation of the Fuel Drain Guard Kit. Onboard Systems International LLC
- [STC SR01815SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01815SE): Fabrication of Onboard Systems Model 200-321-00 Cargo Hook Swing Suspension Kit and 200-322-00 Cargo Hook Sling Suspension Kit. Onboard Systems International
- [STC SR03640AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR03640AT): Installation of miscellaneous windows. Tech-Tool Plastics Inc
- [STC SR04583NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR04583NY): Installation of the COVID Barrier. Avio Design Group Inc
- [STC SR02704SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02704SE): Installation and maintenance of the Sunspot 36 and 46 series lights. AeroLED's Holdings LLC
- [STC SR01052DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01052DE): Installation of Non-Aviation Band FM Radio Systems. Cert Works LLC
- [STC SR02622SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02622SE): Installation of Garmin G500H TXi Display System (Primary Flight Display (PDF), Multi-Function Display (MFD)). Garmin International Inc
- [STC SR02362AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02362AK): Installation of a fixed mounted Max-Viz® Enhanced Vision System (EVS) Model 1500 to include a sensor with conformal housing and power supply displaying imagery on any FAA-approved monitor with NTSC RS-170 video interface capability. PECO Inc
- [STC SR09511DS](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR09511DS): Installation of LED Taxi and Landing Lights with Optional Pulse. Airbus Helicopters Inc
- [STC SR03905NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR03905NY): Installation of STC ST.7501 Fuel tank reinforced metal sheet cradles. AIRBUS HELICOPTERS
- [STC SR03931NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR03931NY): Installation of a crash resistant fuel system. AIRBUS HELICOPTERS
- [STC SR04453CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR04453CH): Installation of Appareo Systems LLC Stratus ES & Stratus ESG ADS-B transponder. Appareo Systems LLC
- [STC SR02124SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02124SE): Installation functionality. of Data Garmin Required: transponders: (1) Garmin GTX Master 345/345R Drawing with List ADS-B (MDL), Out and In 005-00734-A4, functionality;. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SR02295LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02295LA): Installation of Garmin Model G500H Flight Display System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SR02432NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02432NY): Installation of Helitowcart Bear Paw Models BP350, BP44 or BP130. Dart Aerospace Ltd
- [STC SR02560CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02560CH): Installation of Inlet Barrier Filter system. Donaldson Company Inc
- [STC SR00359BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00359BO): Installation of Parmetheus Plus LED PAR36 and PAR46 taxi and landing lights. Whelen Aerospace Technologies
- [STC SR01185SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01185SE): Installation of emergency medical stretcher installation. LifePort LLC
- [STC SR00814DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00814DE): Installation of Garmin Helicopter Terrain Awareness and Warning System (HTAWS). Cert Works LLC
- [STC SR04327NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR04327NY): Installation of the Emergency Float System. Dart Aerospace Ltd
- [STC SR04320NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR04320NY): Installation of the Landing Gear kit. Dart Aerospace Ltd
- [STC SR04318NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR04318NY): Installation of the Advance Lithium Ion Battery to replace the Ni-Cad Battery. Vertical Flight Solutions Inc
- [STC SR11192DS](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR11192DS): Installation of a Baggage Compartment Floor Protector. Airbus Helicopters Inc
- [STC SR00713DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00713DE): lnstallation of Night Vision Goggle (NVG) Compatible modifications. Air Methods Corporation
- [STC SR00821DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00821DE): Installation of Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B) Out and in functionality using the BendixKing KT74 Transponder and qualified position sensor and ADS-B In Receiver. Peregrine

All 134: https://openairdocs.org/model/eurocopter-ec-130-b4/stcs.md

## PMA parts (OpenAirDocs) (785, first 50)

Current parts manufacturer approvals (PMA): parts the FAA has approved companies to make as replacements or modifications. Each record lists its models as free text; OpenAirDocs matched them to this model on its data sheet, so check the FAA record before relying on it. Newest first.

- [MDLDL-EC130](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID134065242920260923124155.0001): Cabin Air Conditioning System. Air Comm Corporation · PMA PQ0072NM · Modification part · Aug 31, 2026
- [FT1400-H125](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID114774366620260705232622.0001): AStar Fire Tank. Helitak USA, LLC · PMA PQ00050WB · Modification part · Jun 16, 2026
- [B60-90-0589](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID162823379120251120151805.0001): Member, Laminated Lateral (MGB). KRS Aerospace Elastomeric Solutions · PMA PQ2457CE · Replaces 704A33633153 · Nov 3, 2025
- [B60-90-0590](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID113041353320251120151806.0001): Member, Laminated Longitudinal (MGB). KRS Aerospace Elastomeric Solutions · PMA PQ2457CE · Replaces 704A33633151 · Nov 3, 2025
- [117-02393-00](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID167932053620250926140541.0001): Bracket, GSU 75, High Stiffness, PMA. Garmin International Inc · PMA PQ3742CE · Modification part · Sep 3, 2025
- [350A37-1191-21ACD](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID180079576120251117201615.0001): Washer, Anti-Corrosive. Aircraft Component Design LLC · PMA PQ2138NE · Replaces 350A37-1191-21 · Aug 13, 2025
- [106-11085-1( )](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID186350446520250701134152.0001): Seat Shroud. Magee Plastics Company · PMA PQ0734NE · Replaces 159600-20-0 · May 27, 2025
- [194-11054-1](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID139437084820250701134153.0001): Spacer. Magee Plastics Company · PMA PQ0734NE · Replaces C321A2217201 · May 27, 2025
- [106-11084-1( )](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID122148366620250701134152.0001): Fairing Lower Assembly. Magee Plastics Company · PMA PQ0734NE · Replaces 159600-11 · May 27, 2025
- [103-11138-1( )](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID110586439920250701134151.0001): Seat Belt Recoil Cover. Magee Plastics Company · PMA PQ0734NE · Replaces 159600-10 · May 27, 2025
- [M2001-22HL](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID193756421120250408205153.0001): Brush, Electrical Contact. Miraj Corporation · PMA PQ0870NE · Replaces 150SG1009-16 150SG1009-20 XL2150SG1009-5 · Mar 27, 2025
- [103-11138-1( )](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID134793303220250516193606.0001): Seat Belt Recoil Cover. Magee Plastics Company · PMA PQ0734NE · Replaces 159600-10 · Mar 27, 2025
- [194-11054-1](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID113292288620250516193607.0001): Spacer. Magee Plastics Company · PMA PQ0734NE · Replaces C321A2217201 · Mar 27, 2025
- [106-11085-1( )](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID111771260620250516193607.0001): Seat Shroud. Magee Plastics Company · PMA PQ0734NE · Replaces 159600-20-0 · Mar 27, 2025
- [106-11084-1( )](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID100466513220250516193606.0001): Fairing Lower Assembly. Magee Plastics Company · PMA PQ0734NE · Replaces 159600-11 · Mar 27, 2025
- [350A37-1212-20ACD](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID185513700520250318135941.0001): Cup, Friction. Aircraft Component Design LLC · PMA PQ2138NE · Replaces 350A37-1212-20 · Mar 18, 2025
- [7050A3642021ACD](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID182426434520250318135942.0001): Outer Bearing Ring. Aircraft Component Design LLC · PMA PQ2138NE · Replaces 7050A3642021 · Mar 18, 2025
- [7050A3642020ACD](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID130446346220250318135942.0001): Bearing, Internal Fenestron. Aircraft Component Design LLC · PMA PQ2138NE · Replaces 7050A3642020 · Mar 18, 2025
- [MDLDL-EC130](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID108716155820250213205344.0001): Cabin Air Conditioning System. Air Comm Corporation · PMA PQ0072NM · Modification part · Feb 10, 2025
- [1123470-PR](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID161940861020250220121049.0001): O-RING. Hutchinson Aerospace & Industry Inc. · PMA PQ0524NM · Replaces 81810-160-24B7 · Dec 5, 2024
- [HF1901001 N03](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID197115859920250108214715.0001): Medical Equipment Sled Installation Kit. Helifab, Inc. · PMA PQ1023SW · Modification part · Sep 23, 2024
- [HF1901028 N01](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID195339187720250108214716.0001): Installation; D-Size Oxygen Bottle Mount Kit. Helifab, Inc. · PMA PQ1023SW · Modification part · Sep 23, 2024
- [HF1901046 N01](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID193493725520250108214717.0001): Oxygen Overboard Vent Installation Kit. Helifab, Inc. · PMA PQ1023SW · Modification part · Sep 23, 2024
- [HF1901004 N01](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID183114688020250108214715.0001): Litter Installation Kit. Helifab, Inc. · PMA PQ1023SW · Modification part · Sep 23, 2024
- [HF1901017 N01](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID180497989720250108214715.0001): Storage Box Installation Kit. Helifab, Inc. · PMA PQ1023SW · Modification part · Sep 23, 2024
- [HF1901048 N02](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID178160578820250108214718.0001): EC 130 EMS Plumbing Routing Installation Kit. Helifab, Inc. · PMA PQ1023SW · Modification part · Sep 23, 2024
- [HF1901001 N01](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID169957953820250108214714.0001): Medical Equipment Sled Installation Kit. Helifab, Inc. · PMA PQ1023SW · Modification part · Sep 23, 2024
- [HF1901047 N01](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID169143292420250108214717.0001): EC 130 EMS Wire Routing Installation Kit. Helifab, Inc. · PMA PQ1023SW · Modification part · Sep 23, 2024
- [HF1901018 N01](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID168369356720250108214716.0001): Narcotics Box Installation Kit. Helifab, Inc. · PMA PQ1023SW · Modification part · Sep 23, 2024
- [HF1901001 N02](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID165898373820250108214714.0001): Medical Equipment Sled Installation Kit. Helifab, Inc. · PMA PQ1023SW · Modification part · Sep 23, 2024
- [HF1901043 N01](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID157011645320250108214717.0001): Installation; Ac Shore Power Door Kit. Helifab, Inc. · PMA PQ1023SW · Modification part · Sep 23, 2024
- [HF1901019 N01](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID154199275320250108214716.0001): Equipment Mount Provisions Installation Kit. Helifab, Inc. · PMA PQ1023SW · Modification part · Sep 23, 2024
- [HF1901039 N01](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID145772774120250108214716.0001): Equipment Mount Provisions Installation Kit. Helifab, Inc. · PMA PQ1023SW · Modification part · Sep 23, 2024
- [HF1901059 N01](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID140736774620250108214718.0001): Equipment Mount Provision Installation Kit. Helifab, Inc. · PMA PQ1023SW · Modification part · Sep 23, 2024
- [HF1901055 N01](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID136936446920250108214718.0001): LHS Floor Protector Installation Kit. Helifab, Inc. · PMA PQ1023SW · Modification part · Sep 23, 2024
- [HF1901057 N01](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID135839837920250108214718.0001): Door Post Bumper Installation Kit. Helifab, Inc. · PMA PQ1023SW · Modification part · Sep 23, 2024
- [HF1901024 N01](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID134038345420250108214716.0001): IV Mount Installation Kit. Helifab, Inc. · PMA PQ1023SW · Modification part · Sep 23, 2024
- [HF1901048 N01](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID133634093020250108214718.0001): EC 130 EMS Plumbing Routing Installation Kit. Helifab, Inc. · PMA PQ1023SW · Modification part · Sep 23, 2024
- [HF1901001 N04](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID123865200420250108214715.0001): Medical Equipment Sled Installation Kit. Helifab, Inc. · PMA PQ1023SW · Modification part · Sep 23, 2024
- [HF1901014 N01](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID110615053620250108214715.0001): Equipment Tower Installation Kit. Helifab, Inc. · PMA PQ1023SW · Modification part · Sep 23, 2024
- [740978-PR](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID139689664320241023112028.0001): O-RING. Hutchinson Aerospace & Industry Inc. · PMA PQ0524NM · Replaces 81810-090-24B7 · Sep 20, 2024
- [1111197-PR](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID122975441520241023112028.0001): O-RING. Hutchinson Aerospace & Industry Inc. · PMA PQ0524NM · Replaces DHS621-100.03 · Sep 20, 2024
- [AAI- J101236C](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID134611615720241001211726.0001): O-Ring. Augusta Aero Innovations LLC · PMA PQ04441CE · Replaces J101236C · Aug 27, 2024
- [365A31-1859-20ACD](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID168211602920240910143955.0001): Washer, Aluminum. Aircraft Component Design LLC · PMA PQ2138NE · Replaces 365A31-1859-20 · Aug 6, 2024
- [M2002-9](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID113376475720240802183932.0001): Brush, Electrical Contact. Miraj Corporation · PMA PQ0870NE · Replaces 200SGL1009 · Jun 20, 2024
- [M2001-5](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID100776285420240802183931.0001): Brush, Electrical Contact. Miraj Corporation · PMA PQ0870NE · Replaces 150SG1009-5 · Jun 20, 2024
- [SA350A32502620](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID198344905820240621175555.0001): Adjustment Shim. Seginus Aerospace LLC · PMA PQ4083CE · Replaces 350A32502620 · Jun 6, 2024
- [SA350A58155401](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID192401785620240621175555.0001): Half Plate. Seginus Aerospace LLC · PMA PQ4083CE · Replaces 350A58155401 · Jun 6, 2024
- [B60-90-0106](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID192303780720260625134358.0001): Male Rod End Assembly. SKF Aeroengine - Falconer (formerly MRC Bearings) · PMA PQ0289NE · Replaces 704A3411403912/6891P · Feb 15, 2024
- [B60-90-0100](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID155464626220260811140226.0001): Sealed Spherical Bearing. SKF Aeroengine · PMA PQ0289NE · Replaces 704A33633124, 11-7775P, 11/7775P · Feb 15, 2024

All of them: https://openairdocs.org/model/eurocopter-ec-130-b4/pma.md

## The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

- [Eurocopter France EC 130 B4](https://openairdocs.org/model/eurocopter-france-ec-130-b4): 6 registered aircraft, registry code 8680996
- [Airbus Helicopters EC 130B4](https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-helicopters-ec-130b4): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 8680150

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