# Eurocopter EC120B

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 8680987
- Manufacturer (registry): EUROCOPTER
- Model: EC120B
- Aircraft type: Rotorcraft
- Category: Rotorcraft
- Engines: 1 · Turbo-shaft
- Seats: 5
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS R0001RD](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/R0001RD) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Airbus Helicopters
- Registered aircraft: 68
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/eurocopter-ec120b

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 2026-20-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-20-03): Placards and Markings · Airbus Helicopters AS350B, AS350BA, AS350B1 and 11 more. Effective Nov 5, 2026
- [AD 2026-14-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-14-02): Indication/Recording System · Airbus Helicopters AS350B2, AS350B3, EC120B and 1 more. Effective Aug 14, 2026
- [AD 2026-04-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-04-07): Rotorcraft Flight Control · Airbus Helicopters EC120B. Effective Apr 7, 2026
- [AD 2025-20-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-20-10): Tail Rotor System · Airbus Helicopters EC120B. Effective Dec 30, 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 2025-05-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-05-12): Main Rotor Head · Airbus Helicopters EC120B. Effective May 8, 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 2022-02-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-02-13): Rotorcraft Tail Boom · Airbus Helicopters EC120B. Effective Mar 17, 2022
- [AD 2022-02-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-02-06): Tail Rotor Blades · Airbus Helicopters EC120B. Effective Mar 17, 2022
- [AD 2021-24-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-24-08): Main Rotor System · Airbus Helicopters EC120B. Effective Jan 14, 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 2020-25-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-25-11): Doors · Airbus Helicopters EC120B and EC130B4. Effective Jan 21, 2021
- [AD 2020-12-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-12-02): Tail rotor blades · Airbus Helicopters EC120B. Effective Jul 13, 2020
- [AD 2017-26-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2017-26-04): Emergency Equipment · Airbus Helicopters EC120B. Effective Jan 24, 2018
- [AD 2017-06-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2017-06-11): failure of an air conditioner compressor drive pulley (pulley) or tail rotor output wheel (wheel) · Airbus Helicopters EC120B with STC SR00491DE. Effective May 8, 2017
- [AD 2016-12-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-12-13): Engine/Transmission Coupling--Coupling Tube, Engine Mount, and Engine Mount Base · Airbus Helicopters EC120B. Effective Jul 27, 2016
- [AD 2015-26-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-26-04): Cabin Equipment/Furnishings · Airbus Helicopters EC120B. Effective Feb 4, 2016
- [AD 2013-16-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-16-19): Emergency Flotation Section · Airbus Helicopters EC120B and EC130B4. Effective Sep 27, 2013
- [AD 2011-21-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-21-18): Cyclic Control Stick · Airbus Helicopters EC120B. Effective Dec 20, 2011
- [AD 2011-11-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-11-04): Contaminated Gas · Airbus Helicopters AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1 and 12 more. Effective Jun 17, 2011
- [AD 2005-09-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-09-05): Tail rotor drive shaft (drive shaft) · Airbus Helicopters EC120B. Effective Jun 13, 2005
- [AD 2003-22-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-22-10): Electrical bonding braid (bonding braid) that is installed on the left cyclic pitch control stick base · Airbus Helicopters EC120B. Effective Dec 10, 2003
- [AD 2003-08-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-08-04): Cyclic pitch flight control torque tube · Airbus Helicopters EC120B. Effective May 22, 2003
- [AD 2002-15-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-15-08): Cargo Hooks · Airbus Helicopters AS-365N2, AS-365N3, AS332C and 21 more. Effective Sep 6, 2002
- [AD 2001-24-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-24-08): Cabin Sliding Door Rail · Airbus Helicopters EC120B. Effective Jan 7, 2002

Historical (superseded or no longer in force):

- [AD 2021-26-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-26-07) (historical): Tail rotor system · Airbus Helicopters EC120B. Effective Jan 27, 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 2021-04-21](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-04-21) (historical): Main Rotor System · Airbus Helicopters EC120B. Effective May 7, 2021
- [AD 2020-11-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-11-05) (historical): Tail rotor system · Airbus Helicopters EC120B. Effective Jun 8, 2020
- [AD 2015-24-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-24-51) (historical): Air Comm Corporation (Air Comm) air conditioning kit · Airbus Helicopters EC120B with STC SR00491DE
- [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 2010-05-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-05-51) (historical): Main rotor hub · Airbus Helicopters EC120B. Effective May 14, 2010
- [AD 2009-25-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-25-07) (historical): Emergency Floatation Gear Lighting and Ancillary Control Unit (LACU) · Airbus Helicopters EC120B. Effective Dec 28, 2009
- [AD 2008-10-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-10-01) (historical): Spherical thrust bearings · Airbus Helicopters EC120B. Effective May 21, 2008
- [AD 2002-13-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-13-11) (historical): Yaw control · Airbus Helicopters EC120B. Effective Aug 13, 2002
- [AD 2001-04-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-04-12) (historical): Main Gearbox Coupling Tube Assembly · Airbus Helicopters EC120B. Effective Mar 20, 2001
- [AD 2000-17-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-17-07) (historical): Cabin Sliding Door · Eurocopter France EC120B. Effective Sep 12, 2000
- [AD 2000-05-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-05-17) (historical): Engine Coupling Tube · Airbus Helicopters EC120B. Effective Mar 27, 2000
- [AD 99-19-23](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-19-23) (historical): Engine Coupling Tube Inspection · Eurocopter France EC120B. Effective Oct 19, 1999

## Information bulletins (advisory) (5)

- [SAIB AIR-21-09](https://openairdocs.org/saib/AIR-21-09): LANDING GEAR SYSTEM, Landing gear skid tube. Issued Jun 10, 2021
- [SAIB SW-15-20](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-15-20): Air Conditioning System Wiring. Issued Aug 13, 2015
- [SAIB SW-12-17](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-12-17): Autopilot System. Issued Feb 3, 2012
- [SAIB SW-04-71](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-04-71): . Issued Jul 14, 2004
- [SAIB SW-04-35](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-04-35): . Issued Dec 19, 2003

## Registered aircraft (68, first 50)

- [N120AJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N120AJ): [Bydesign777 LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BYDESIGN777%20LLC), [Columbus, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Columbus), built 2010, S/N 1642
- [N120BE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N120BE): [Tre Aviation Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TRE%20AVIATION%20CORP), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 2000, S/N 1137
- [N120CH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N120CH): [Car Wash Services M D LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CAR%20WASH%20SERVICES%20M%20D%20LLC), [East Hartford, CT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CT/East%20Hartford), built 2008, S/N 1544
- [N120CU](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N120CU): [Cavanaugh Charters Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CAVANAUGH%20CHARTERS%20INC), [Miami Beach, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Miami%20Beach), S/N 1399
- [N120DE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N120DE): [Wings Of Time LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WINGS%20OF%20TIME%20LLC), [Irvine, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Irvine), built 2005, S/N 1414
- [N120DL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N120DL): [Farview Holdings LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FARVIEW%20HOLDINGS%20LLC), [San Francisco, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/San%20Francisco), built 2010, S/N 1634
- [N120EC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N120EC): [N47gk LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/N47GK%20LLC), [Chadds Ford, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Chadds%20Ford), built 2006, S/N 1465
- [N120GH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N120GH): [Integrity Aircraft Title Holdings LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/INTEGRITY%20AIRCRAFT%20TITLE%20HOLDINGS%20LLC), [Portland, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Portland), S/N 1216
- [N120GT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N120GT): [Zayti Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ZAYTI%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Livonia, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Livonia), built 2010, S/N 1636
- [N120MH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N120MH): [Nixon Helicopters LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NIXON%20HELICOPTERS%20LLC), [Mentone, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Mentone), built 2004, S/N 1390
- [N120MJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N120MJ): [Go Family Mj LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GO%20FAMILY%20MJ%20LLC), [Brighton, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Brighton), S/N 1666
- [N120RF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N120RF): [Outdoors LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OUTDOORS%20LLC), [Pecatonica, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Pecatonica), built 1999, S/N 1028
- [N120VT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N120VT): [Southern Aircraft Consultancy Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOUTHERN%20AIRCRAFT%20CONSULTANCY%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Casper, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Casper), S/N 1424
- [N121PD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N121PD): [Oc Helicopters LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OC%20HELICOPTERS%20LLC), [Santa Ana, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Santa%20Ana), built 2001, S/N 1250
- [N123AE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N123AE): [Rv Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RV%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Wind Gap, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Wind%20Gap), built 2000, S/N 1103
- [N123PE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N123PE): [Stone John P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STONE%20JOHN%20P), [Red Lion, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Red%20Lion), built 2000, S/N 1163
- [N12TV](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N12TV): [Important Matters LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/IMPORTANT%20MATTERS%20LLC), [Leesburg, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Leesburg), built 2008, S/N 1569
- [N142SH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N142SH): [Nbs Equipment Leasing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NBS%20EQUIPMENT%20LEASING%20LLC), [Bixby, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Bixby), built 2005, S/N 1392
- [N148SC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N148SC): [Heli Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HELI%20INC), [Miami, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Miami), built 2006, S/N 1469
- [N175AE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N175AE): [Mainstream Investment LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MAINSTREAM%20INVESTMENT%20LLC), [Tavernier, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Tavernier), built 2004, S/N 1389
- [N202PB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N202PB): [Calpass Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CALPASS%20CORP), [Del Mar, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Del%20Mar), built 2000, S/N 1084
- [N222JT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N222JT): [J & T Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/J%20%26%20T%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Dover, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Dover), built 2005, S/N 1401
- [N250KM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N250KM): [Heliec120 LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HELIEC120%20LLC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 2000, S/N 1154
- [N255SD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N255SD): [Sacramento County Sheriffs Office](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SACRAMENTO%20COUNTY%20SHERIFFS%20OFFICE), [Mather, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Mather), built 2000, S/N 1102
- [N263CP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N263CP): [Southern Aircraft Consultancy Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOUTHERN%20AIRCRAFT%20CONSULTANCY%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Casper, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Casper), S/N 1324
- [N265CB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N265CB): [210 Partners LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/210%20PARTNERS%20LLC), [Lutz, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Lutz), built 2006, S/N 1458
- [N266SD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N266SD): [Sacramento County Sheriffs Department](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SACRAMENTO%20COUNTY%20SHERIFFS%20DEPARTMENT), [Mather, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Mather), built 2000, S/N 1133
- [N277SD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N277SD): [Sacramento County Sheriffs Office](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SACRAMENTO%20COUNTY%20SHERIFFS%20OFFICE), [Mather, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Mather), built 2000, S/N 1134
- [N279EH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N279EH): [Aircraft Trustee Services Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIRCRAFT%20TRUSTEE%20SERVICES%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Dover, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Dover), built 2002, S/N 1279
- [N27GT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N27GT): [Southern Aircraft Consultancy Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOUTHERN%20AIRCRAFT%20CONSULTANCY%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Casper, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Casper), built 2004, S/N 1376
- [N288JK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N288JK): [County Of Sacramento](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COUNTY%20OF%20SACRAMENTO), [Mather, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Mather), S/N 1400
- [N29LT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N29LT): [Lance Toland Ltd](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LANCE%20TOLAND%20LTD), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 2005, S/N 1418
- [N333SG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N333SG): [Aerospace Trust Management LLC Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AEROSPACE%20TRUST%20MANAGEMENT%20LLC%20TRUSTEE), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), S/N 1077
- [N356LC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N356LC): [Lake County Indiana](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LAKE%20COUNTY%20INDIANA), [Crown Point, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Crown%20Point), built 2009, S/N 1583
- [N372HS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N372HS): [Brown Helicopter Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BROWN%20HELICOPTER%20INC), [Pensacola, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Pensacola), built 2007, S/N 1460
- [N373HS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N373HS): [Huff Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HUFF%20AIR%20LLC), [Uvalde, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Uvalde), built 2007, S/N 1490
- [N383ED](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N383ED): [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 2007, S/N 1510
- [N408SD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N408SD): [County Of Santa Clara](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COUNTY%20OF%20SANTA%20CLARA), [San Jose, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/San%20Jose), built 2002, S/N 1302
- [N409HH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N409HH): [Integrity Aircraft Title Holdings LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/INTEGRITY%20AIRCRAFT%20TITLE%20HOLDINGS%20LLC), [Portland, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Portland), built 2008, S/N 1561
- [N419AE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N419AE): [Blue Card LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BLUE%20CARD%20LLC), [Plymouth, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/Plymouth), built 2000, S/N 1161
- [N421PB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N421PB): [Black Wolf Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BLACK%20WOLF%20AIR%20LLC), [Lewes, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Lewes), S/N 1403
- [N42GH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N42GH): [Sefton Raquel](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SEFTON%20RAQUEL), [San Francisco, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/San%20Francisco), S/N 1093
- [N441AH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N441AH): [Elite Rotorcraft LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ELITE%20ROTORCRAFT%20LLC), [Mt Juliet, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Mt%20Juliet), S/N 1426
- [N449AE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N449AE): [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 2001, S/N 1194
- [N451V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N451V): [Euro Tech Vertical Flight Solution LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EURO%20TECH%20VERTICAL%20FLIGHT%20SOLUTION%20LLC), [Eudora, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Eudora), built 2010, S/N 1652
- [N452V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N452V): [Eurotec Vertical Flight Solutions LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EUROTEC%20VERTICAL%20FLIGHT%20SOLUTIONS%20LLC), [Eudora, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Eudora), built 2011, S/N 1656
- [N45EC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N45EC): [Bay Helicopters LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BAY%20HELICOPTERS%20LLC), [Redwood City, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Redwood%20City), built 2006, S/N 1425
- [N49AD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N49AD): [Altair Advanced Industries Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ALTAIR%20ADVANCED%20INDUSTRIES%20INC), [Bellingham, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Bellingham), S/N 1294
- [N504MC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N504MC): [Bhh Leasing #4 LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BHH%20LEASING%20%234%20LLC), [Pensacola, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Pensacola), S/N 1159
- [N514JD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N514JD): [City Of Fresno Police Department](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CITY%20OF%20FRESNO%20POLICE%20DEPARTMENT), [Fresno, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Fresno), built 2002, S/N 1309

All 68: https://openairdocs.org/model/eurocopter-ec120b/aircraft.md

## NTSB investigations (17)

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 WPR23LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA068), Dec 11, 2022: Eurocopter EC120B (N255SD), Rancho Cordova, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot receiving instruction’s loss of helicopter control during landing with a crosswind, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB GAA22WA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA282), Sep 11, 2022: Eurocopter EC120B (N409HH), Bidor, Malaysia, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB CEN21LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA187), Apr 9, 2021: Eurocopter EC120 (N421PB), LeRoy, KS, substantial damage. Probable cause: The contamination of the fuel injection manifold filter due to improper maintenance, resulting in a partial loss of engine power during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s…
- [NTSB ERA19WA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19WA054), Nov 22, 2018: Eurocopter EC120 (N124ML), La Romana, Dominican Republic, destroyed, 5 fatal
- [NTSB GAA16CA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA318), Jun 13, 2016: Eurocopter EC120 (N372HS), Ajo, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's decision to exit the helicopter with the engine and rotors turning and the selection of unsuitable terrain for a landing, which resulted in a roll over.
- [NTSB WPR12WA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12WA327), Jul 20, 2012: Eurocopter EC120B (N8899), Triso, Malaysia, substantial damage, 3 fatal
- [NTSB CEN12TA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12TA004), Oct 4, 2011: Eurocopter EC120B (N3925A), McAllen, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper use of the collective while landing, which resulted in an unrecoverable forward pitching moment. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper decision not to go-around.
- [NTSB CEN10WA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10WA016), Oct 15, 2009: Eurocopter EC120B (N871SA), San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic, substantial damage, 3 fatal
- [NTSB DEN07WA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07WA067), Mar 7, 2007: Eurocopter EC120B (N263CP), Vreden, Germany, minor damage
- [NTSB CHI07FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07FA069), Feb 12, 2007: Eurocopter France EC120B (N690WR), Gulf of Mexico, substantial damage, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty wind conditions which resulted in his failure to maintain clearance with the structure extending from the offshore oil platform. Contributing to the…
- [NTSB ATL07CA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA037), Feb 3, 2007: Eurocopter France EC120B (N491AE), Griffin, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The first pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the helicopter during hover in ground effect, and the second pilot's (a certificated flight instructor), delayed remedial action, which…
- [NTSB DFW07LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA043), Dec 21, 2006: Eurocopter EC120B (N171AE), Grand Prairie, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The flight instructor's inadequate remedial action which resulted in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the practice autorotation.
- [NTSB DFW06LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA118), May 5, 2006: Eurocopter EC120B (N514AL), Intracoastal, LA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX05GA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05GA231), Jul 14, 2005: Eurocopter France EC120B (N266SD), Fair Oaks, CA, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The failure of the constant delta P diaphragm in the fuel control unit, which resulted in an increased fuel flow and subsequent catastrophic failure of the engine. The diaphragm's failure was the…
- [NTSB DFW05IA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05IA119), May 13, 2005: Eurocopter France EC120B (N588SC), S.Timbalier 265, incident, no damage. Probable cause: The loss of engine power as result of the failure of the oil pump assembly.
- [NTSB ATL04LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA070), Jan 24, 2004: Eurocopter France EC120B (N125MG), Jonesboro, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The instructor's inadequate supervision, and the dual-student's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CHI03FA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03FA179), Jun 26, 2003: Eurocopter EC120B (N298HS), Boonville, MO, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate weather evaluation which resulted in his inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions. An additional cause was the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from…

## FAA accident and incident reports (14)

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 20221211019439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20221211019439A), Dec 11, 2022: Eurocopter EC120B (N255SD), Sacramento, CA, Substantial damage. Aircraft [privacy data omitted], EC-120 helicopter, lost control directional control at approximately 325 feet above the ground. The helicopter flight crew was…
- [Accident 20220911023129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220911023129A), Sep 11, 2022: Eurocopter EC120B (N409HH), Kampung Kenagan, Destroyed, 1 fatal. The pilot in command (PIC) was on a planned private flight from sultan abdul aziz shah airport (wmsa) located in selangor, malaysia to sultan azlan shah…
- [Accident 20210409002769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210409002769A), Apr 9, 2021: Eurocopter EC120B (N421PB), Leroy, KS, Substantial damage. The aircraft departed topeka,KS with destination of claremore,OK. Approximately 40 minutes after departure at an altitude of 2000 MSL, the pilot heard the low…
- [Accident 20160613010319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160613010319A), Jun 13, 2016: Eurocopter EC120B (N372HS), Ajo, AZ, Substantial damage. During cbp us government law enforcement activity (patrol), the pilot landed on a ridge to investigate a possible suspect device. After he exited the…
- [Accident 20111004029759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20111004029759A), Oct 4, 2011: Eurocopter EC120B (N3925A), San Juan, TX, Substantial damage. On oct. 4, 2011, a customs/border patrol helicopter (EC-120) was landing onto an open field and did a run-on type landing. As the helicopter is skidding along,…
- [Incident 20090528006869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090528006869I), May 28, 2009: Urocop EC120B (N197CB), Yuma, AZ, Minor damage. This incident involved a public use aircraft, the Department of Homeland security is conducting the investigation, in accordance with 8020.11B. The pilot was…
- [Accident 20070212001969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070212001969A), Feb 12, 2007: Urocop EC120B (N690WR), Pecan Island, LA, Destroyed, 2 fatal. (-23) On approach to offshore platform, aircraft struck known object in VFR conditions. Aircraft sank and recovered. Upon investigation, all components…
- [Accident 20070203001939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070203001939A), Feb 3, 2007: Urocop EC120B (N491AE), Griffin, GA, Substantial damage. (-23) A rated pilot failed to apply proper pedal input. As the helicopter was lifting to a hover the helicopter began to rotate about the vertical axis. The…
- [Accident 20061221025689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20061221025689A), Dec 21, 2006: Urocop EC120B (N171AE), Grand Prairie, TX, Substantial damage. (-23) Instructor pilot [privacy data omitted] ^ and student [privacy data omitted] were performing 180 degree autorotations to a grass area at Grand Prairie…
- [Accident 20060505010039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060505010039A), May 5, 2006: Urocop EC120B (N514AL), Patterson, LA, Minor damage. (-23) During a climbing turn the cyclic moved un-commanded to the forward right, and collective moved upward. The pilot was unable to compensate for these…
- [Accident 20050713015759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050713015759A), Jul 13, 2005: Urocop EC120B (N266SD), Folsom, CA, Destroyed, 2 fatal. (-23) During a routine patrol flight, the sacramento sheriff's helicopter, an EC-120, had a sudden engine failure. The pilot attempted to make a safe landing…
- [Incident 20050513010519I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050513010519I), May 13, 2005: Urocop EC120B (N588SC), Gulf Of Mexico, US, Minor damage. (-23) While enroute to home base, pilot observed an "engine" light followed by yaw. Entered autorotation, turned into wind. Deployed floats after below 75 KTS.…
- [Accident 20040124001719A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040124001719A), Jan 24, 2004: Urocop EC120B (N125MG), Hampton, GA, Substantial damage. (-23) While receiving instruction, ATP rated student was conducting a touchdown autorotation. During the flare, student applied additional rear cyclic, causing…
- [Accident 20030625016789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030625016789A), Jun 25, 2003: Urocop EC120B (N298HS), Boonville, MO, Destroyed, 1 fatal. (-23) The VFR rated pilot flew into known possible IFR conditions at night. Severe storms, heavy rain and winds were in the area and on the helicopters route…

## Service difficulty reports (222, newest 50)

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

- [SDR CA190604025](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190604025), May 30, 2019: SWASHPLATE. DAMAGED. (CAN) DURING A 500FH INSPECTION OF THE SWASHPLATE ASSEMBLY, IT WAS NOTED THAT INJECTION OF GREASE INTO THE BALL BEARING WAS NOT POSSIBLE. UPON DISASSEMBLY FOR F
- [SDR CA190509010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190509010), May 8, 2019: BEARING. ROUGH. (CAN) EXCESSIVE HEAT WAS NOTED DURING THE POST MAINTENANCE CHECK FOR HEATING IN THE FORWARD TAIL ROTOR SHAFT BEARING. DURING DISASSEMBLY OF THE BEARING UNIT IT 
- [SDR CA190423019](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190423019), Mar 29, 2019: BEARING. SEIZED. (CAN) FOLLOWING A REPORT OF THE COLLECTIVE JAMMING DURING TAKEOFF, THE AIRCRAFT FLIGHT AND ENGINE CONTROLS WERE INSPECTED. THERE WAS NO FAULT FOUND AT FIRST. TH
- [SDR 2018FA0000077](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2018FA0000077), Mar 5, 2018: DISPLAY. MALFUNCTIONED. RECEIVED A MODIFIED VEMD. AFTER INSTALLATION, AND INITIAL POWER UP, BOTH SCREENS DISPLAYED LANE FAILURE.
- [SDR 2017FA0000324](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000324), Jun 27, 2017: WIRE. CHAFED. THE MAIN GEAR BOX OIL PRESSURE SWITCH WAS CAUSING MG8 PRESSURE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE ON CAUTION PANEL. THIS OIL PRESSURE SWITCH ONLY LASTED 21 DAYS WITH 101.6 HRS
- [SDR 2017FA0000323](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000323), Jun 26, 2017: PRESSURE SWITCH. CHAFED. THIS MAIN GEAR BOX OIL PRESSURE SWITCH WAS CAUSING MGB PRESSURE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE ON CAUTION PANEL. FURTHER RESEARCH INTO THIS PARTICULAR PART SHOWED INTERNAL
- [SDR KW1R20161215005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KW1R20161215005), Dec 18, 2016: FIRE DETECTOR. CONTAMINATED. SEVERAL MINUTES AFTER TAKE-OFF "ENG FIRE" WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING WAS EXECUTED. WARNING LIGHT EXTINGUISHED PRIOR TO LANDING, LIGHT
- [SDR CA160222001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA160222001), Feb 16, 2016: ANGLE. DETACHED. (CAN) REFERENCE SB 53-10 REINFORCEMENT OF XL710 FRAME FOR LATERAL Y VIBRATION DAMPER SUPPORT. SHEARED RIVETS IN ANGLE P/N C533A2103301. DAMAGE APPEARS TO BE FRO
- [SDR 1HTR2016011300001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/1HTR2016011300001), Dec 29, 2015: PRESSURE SWITCH. MALFUNCTIONED. IN FLIGHT ILLUMINATION OF MAIN GEAR BOX PRESSURE CAUTION LIGHT, RED, PILOT MADE AN UNSCHEDULED PRECAUTIONARY LANDING. PRESSURE SWITCH WAS STICKING.
- [SDR KW1R20151228004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KW1R20151228004), Dec 24, 2015: VALVE. BINDING. P2 HEAT VALVE WOULD NOT TURNOFF WHILE ENGINE WAS RUNNING. P2 VALVE WAS ABLE TO BE TURNED OFF AFTER ENGINE SHUTDOWN.
- [SDR KW1R20151222003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KW1R20151222003), Dec 22, 2015: VALVE. BINDING. UPON RETURNING FROM A FLIGHT PILOT WAS UNABLE TO SHUTOFF THE P2 HEAT VALVE, CABIN HEAT ON, AIRCRAFT SHUTDOWN.
- [SDR CA151123007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA151123007), Nov 20, 2015: SCISSOR LINK. SCORED. (CAN) ON VISUAL DAILY INSPECTION THE COTTER PIN SAFETY DEVICE ON THE FASTENING BOLT/NUT FOR THE SCISSOR ASSEMBLY TO THE MAIN ROTOR MAST WAS FOUND SHEARED OFF ON
- [SDR 2015FA0000294](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2015FA0000294), Jun 29, 2015: PRESSURE SWITCH. CHAFED. MAIN GEAR BOX PRESSURE SWITCH CAUSING FALSE READING, LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. FURTHER RESEARCH SHOWS THAT CAUSE WAS INTERNAL WIRE CHAFING.
- [SDR CA150601007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150601007), May 14, 2015: DRIVE ASSY. BROKEN. (CAN) HELICOPTER OPERATOR DETECTED ENGINE VIBRATION. TROUBLESHOOTING DETERMINED THE STARTER WAS THE CAUSE. ST/GEN RECEIVED BY O/H AMO FOR INSPECTION/REPAIRS. FO
- [SDR KW1R20150129002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KW1R20150129002), Jan 28, 2015: VALVE. BINDING. DUCT TEMPERATURE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND PILOT ATTEMPTED TO TURN OFF CABIN HEAT. VALVE WAS BINDING AND WAS DIFFICULT TO SHUTOFF. VALVE WAS JUST INSTALLED 
- [SDR CA141030006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA141030006), Oct 29, 2014: SCISSOR LINK. SEIZED. (CAN) MALE BUSHING, SEIZED INTO THE FEMALE BUSHING ON THE SCISSOR LINK BLOCK. THE PARTS IN QUESTION HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM SERVICE AND QUARANTINED AND THE SCISS
- [SDR 2014FA0000627](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2014FA0000627), Oct 13, 2014: INJECTOR. CLOGGED. IN CONJUNCTION WITH LT & RT FUEL INJECTOR MANIFOLDS, ARE CAUSING EXCESSIVE EXHAUST FUMES IN THE COCKPIT. PART TIME ONLY REACHED 215.6 HOURS BEFORE BECOMING CLOG
- [SDR CA140923008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA140923008), Aug 29, 2014: DISPLAY. FAILED. (CAN) ENGINE FAILED POWER CHECK PLUS 4 TO BAD, PILOT DID 3 POWER CHECK ALL FAIL BY A FEW DEGREES C. CHANGED THE FDC FILTER AS IT WAS DIRTY AND ALSO DID A COMPRE
- [SDR CA140702013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA140702013), Jun 27, 2014: BUSHING. SEIZED. (CAN) THE ROTATING SCISSOR ASSLY HAS 2 MAIN PARTS, THE SCISSOR LINK BLOCK PN C623A2005103 AND THE BUSHINGS, PN MM2599973, 4 EA. ON A DAILY CHECK IT WAS DISCOVER
- [SDR CA140219001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA140219001), Feb 18, 2014: SUPPORT BRACKET. BROKEN. (CAN) DURING HIS DI THE PILOT NOTICED THAT THE T4.5 SUPPORT BRACKET ASSY WAS FOUND TO BE BROKEN AT BOTH MOUNTING HOLES THAT ATTACH IT TO THE ENGINE FLANGE.
- [SDR CA140120002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA140120002), Dec 25, 2013: ENGINE. MALFUNCTIONED. (CAN) THE PILOT NOTICED A SUDDEN OIL PRESSURE LOSS AND HE ELECTED TO SHUTDOWN THE ENGINE. AN UNEVENTFUL SINGLE ENGINE LANDING FOLLOWED. POST FLIGHT EXAMINATION 
- [SDR 2013FA0000760](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000760), Dec 19, 2013: BUSHING. SEIZED. OUTER BUSHING SEIZED ON INNER BUSHING.
- [SDR CA131210002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA131210002), Dec 6, 2013: ENGINE. FAILED. (CAN) AIRFRAME AND ENGINE TOTAL TIME 23.2. DURING AUTOROTATION TRAINING WITH POWER RECOVERY, IN A 3 FOOT HOVER, AN ENGINE CHIP LIGHT INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. AS T
- [SDR 2013FA0000762](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000762), Nov 4, 2013: BUSHING. SCORED. ROTATING SCISSOR "H" LINK, HAS SCORING ON BUSHINGS.
- [SDR 2013FA0000744](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000744), Oct 28, 2013: SCISSOR LINK. DEBONDED. SCISSOR LINK FIXED BUSHING DISBONDED FROM SCISSOR LINK, INNER ROTATING, SLIP BUSHING SEIZED IN OUTER STATIONARY BUSHING.
- [SDR 2013FA0000759](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000759), Oct 22, 2013: BUSHING. DEBONDED. FIXED BUSHING FROM SCISSOR LINK DISBONDED & SEIZED ON REMOVABLE CARBIDE BUSHING.
- [SDR 2013FA0000761](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000761), Sep 27, 2013: SCISSOR LINK. MISOVERHAULED. SCISSOR LINK FAILED CLEARANCE CHECK.
- [SDR CA130823009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130823009), Aug 21, 2013: BONDING STRAP. BROKEN. (CAN) DURING THE MORNING DAILY PREFLIGHT INSPECTION, THE AME DISCOVERED THE ELECTRICAL BONDING BRAID ON THE RED BLADE HAD BROKEN AT THE BLADE-END LUG. BONDING S
- [SDR CA130531013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130531013), May 31, 2013: STATOR VANE. DAMAGED. (CAN) DURING AN INSPECTION, THE PAINT ON TWO FENESTRON STATOR VANES HAS BEEN FOUND CRACKED, AND THE SHAPE OF THE VANES "SWOLLEN", ABOUT 1" OF THE L/E.
- [SDR 2013FA0000285](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000285), May 3, 2013: STRUCTURE. CORRODED. 30 DAY CORROSION INSPECTION NOTED A SLIGHT BUBBLE ON THE EDGE OF THE RADAR ALTIMETER MOUNT AND TAIL BOOM JUNCTION. FURTHER INSPECTION REVEALED INTER-GRANULAR AN
- [SDR CA130215006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130215006), Feb 13, 2013: BUSHING. SCORED. (CAN) ROTATING SCISSOR ASSY. DURING INSPECTION BUSHING FOUND SCORED. 20 HRS TOTAL TIME ON BUSHING.
- [SDR CA121227002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA121227002), Dec 21, 2012: ADAPTER. DAMAGED. (CAN) ON A FLIGHT ON DECEMBER 21, 2012, THE FLIGHT CREW NOTED A LATERAL VIBRATION THAT BECAME MORE PRONOUNCED DURING DECENT. THE FLIGHT CREW TERMINATED THE FLIG
- [SDR 2013FA0000017](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000017), Dec 19, 2012: OUTLET. BURNED. DURING SCHEDULED INSPECTION, MECHANIC NOTED BURNING AROUND THE AREA OF THE EXHAUST OUTLET. IT WAS NOTED THAT THE BURNING, CRACKING AND DEBONDING HAD TAKEN PLACE
- [SDR 2012FA0000494](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000494), Jul 12, 2012: TORQUE TUBE. WORN. ACFT UNDERGOING 1500 HR INSPECTION AT A TOTAL AIRFRAME TIME OF 1501.4 HRS. THE MECHANIC FOUND THE THE WEAR ADHESIVE TAPE ON THE ORIGINAL ASSY HAD DEBONDED AND C
- [SDR CA120604007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120604007), May 30, 2012: RAIL. WORN. (CAN) IT WAS BECOMING DIFFICULT TO OPEN OR CLOSE THE SLIDING DOOR. THE BOTTOM RAIL WAS WORN AND SOME AREAS WERE BROKEN. THE ROLLERS WERE NOT MAINTAINED PROPERLY
- [SDR CA111016001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA111016001), Oct 13, 2011: MAGNETIC PLUG. DAMAGED. (CAN) IN CRUISE FLIGHT, PILOT SEES "GB CHIP" LIGHT FLASHING INTERMITTENTLY. HE LANDS SAFELY AND AFTER SHUTDOWN, DISCOVERS THE TAIL GEARBOX CHIP DETECTOR OUT OF 
- [SDR CA110829001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA110829001), Aug 18, 2011: PANEL. DEPARTED. (CAN) WHILE FLYING WITH ALL DOORS OFF, THE COMMUNICATION PANEL (THE PANEL THAT OPENS THE CABIN TO THE REAR CARGO HOLD) FLEW OUT OF THE CABIN. NO DAMAGE WAS FOUN
- [SDR CA110610009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA110610009), Jun 9, 2011: FREQ ADAPTER. FAILED. DURING A MAJOR INSPECTION, DISCOVERED THE FREQUENCY ADAPTER WAS INCORRECT (TOO LONG). PILOT HAD JUST REPORTED A SERIOUS VIBRATION ON THE GROUND. REMOVED THE FRE
- [SDR 2011FA0000311](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000311), May 3, 2011: SKIN. CHAFED. DURING THE INSTALLATION OF A TAIL BOOM ON THE SAME MODEL ACFT THAT HAD BEEN REPAIRED FOR CRACKING IN THE LT FWD VOR ANTENNA MOUNT THE MECHANIC NOTED CHAFING ALO
- [SDR 2011FA0000310](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000310), May 3, 2011: SKIN. CHAFED. DURING THE INSTALLATION OF A TAIL BOOM ON THE SAME MODEL ACFT THAT HAD BEEN REPAIRED FOR CRACKING IN THE LT FWD VOR ANTENNA MOUNT THE MECHANIC NOTED CHAFING ALO
- [SDR 2011FA0000309](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000309), May 3, 2011: STRUCTURE. CRACKED. DURING THE VALVE CHECK A MECHANIC NOTED A CRACK EXTENDING LONGITUDINALLY FROM THE LT FWD NAV/VOR ANTENNA MOUNT. MFG HAS PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE OF THIS DEFECT AND HA
- [SDR 2011FA0000308](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000308), May 3, 2011: SKIN. CHAFED. DURING THE INSTALLATION OF A TAILBOOM ON THE SAME MODEL ACFT THAT HAD BEEN REPAIRED FOR CRACKING IN THE LT FWD VOR ANTENNA MOUNT THE MECHANIC NOTED CHAFING ALON
- [SDR 2011FA0000307](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000307), May 3, 2011: SKIN. CHAFED. DURING THE INSTALLATION OF THE TAILBOOM THAT HAD BEEN REPAIRED FOR CRACKING IN THE LT FWD VOR ANTENNA MOUNT THE MECHANIC NOTED CHAFING ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE I
- [SDR 2011FA0000201](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000201), Mar 14, 2011: SKIN. CRACKED. DURING THE QC FINAL INSP PHASE OF A 100 HR INSP THE INSPECTOR NOTED A CRACK EXTENDING LONGITUDINALLY FWD AND AFT FROM THE LT FWD NAV/VOR ANTENNA MOUNT. PHOTO`S 
- [SDR CA110402001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA110402001), Mar 10, 2011: PROBE. FAILED. (CAN) PILOT LOST FUEL QTY INDICATION IN FLIGHT. TROUBLESHOOTING C/O AFTER LANDING. LOWER FUEL PROBE REPLACED, FAILURE CLEARED. ACFT RELEASED.
- [SDR CA110203009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA110203009), Feb 3, 2011: BLOCK. DISLODGED. LIP SEAL OF BEARING BLOCK ASSY DISLOGED.
- [SDR 2011FA0000042](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000042), Jan 25, 2011: CONTROL UNIT. MISALIGNED. FOUND MIXER UNIT MISALIGNED CAUSING THE CYCLIC STICK TO RISE UNCOMMANDED DURING GROUND CHECKS AND ALSO CAUSED THE STRESS OF OTHER FLIGHT CONTROL COMPONENTS IN T
- [SDR CA101116012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA101116012), Nov 16, 2010: SEAL. FAILED. (CAN) SEALS AND SPHERICAL JOINTS REPLACED DUE TO SEAL POPPED OUT OF JOINT ON BEARING P/N 593278 ON BOX EQUIPPED P/N C651A1107101 BUT WHEN GREASE IS APPLIED TO N
- [SDR CA101019003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA101019003), Oct 17, 2010: ENGINE. MAKING METAL. (CAN) DURING FLIGHT ENG CHIP LIGHT WENT ON. KNOWING THE CASE HISTORY OF THIS TYPE OF WARNING ON ENGINES, THE COLLECTIVE WAS LOWERED TO MINIMUM, AUTO ROTATION SP
- [SDR CA101024001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA101024001), Oct 15, 2010: SERVO CONTROL. FAILED. HYD SERVO WHICH CONTROLS FORE/AFT CYCLIC MOVEMENT WOULD NOT SHUTOFF WHEN COLLECTIVE "HYD SHUTOFF" SWITCH IS ACTIVATED. THE SERVO CONTINUED TO OPERATE ON ACCUMUL

All 222: https://openairdocs.org/model/eurocopter-ec120b/reports.md

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (64, 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 SR12074IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR12074IB): Installation of halon free Umlaut fire extinguisher P/N P3APP003010D with extinguishing agent 2-BTP (Halotron® BrX). SABENA TECHNICS BGC
- [STC SR03641AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR03641AT): Replace the existing Eurocopter EC120-B windows with Tech-Tool Plastics, Inc. replacement windows. Tech-Tool Plastics Inc
- [STC SR00217IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00217IB): Installation of Skid Shoes. Airbus Helicopters Canada Limited
- [STC SR09450RC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR09450RC): Installation of SAGEM ICDS-8 Integrated Cockpit Display System that includes a display for the pilot position and a second optional display for the copilot position. Safran Electronics & Defense Avionics USA, LLC
- [STC SR00182IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00182IB): Installation of the Avidyne Integrated Flight Display (IFD) Navigator(s). Horizon Design Services Ltd
- [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 SR02120SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02120SE): Installation of Garmin GTN 6XX/7XX Navigation System. Garmin International 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 SR02028SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02028SE): Fabrication of Onboard Systems International Model 200-351-00, Cargo Hook Kit,. Onboard Systems International LLC
- [STC SR01673SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01673SE): Installation of Chelton Flight Systems Electronic Flight Instrument System (EFIS) and associated equipment. Genesys Aerosystems Inc
- [STC SR02704SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02704SE): Installation and maintenance of the Sunspot 36 and 46 series lights. AeroLED's Holdings 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 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 SR00359BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00359BO): Installation of Parmetheus Plus LED PAR36 and PAR46 taxi and landing lights. Whelen Aerospace Technologies
- [STC SR02487AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02487AK): Installation of L-3 Communications Avionics Systems ESI-500 Standby Instrument System. ADS-B Technologies, LLC
- [STC SR02478AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02478AK): Installation of the L-3 Aviation Products Lynx multilink surveillance system model NGT-9000() part number 9029000-20000 or Garmin GTX-345 ADS-B transponder part number 011-03302-40. Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services USA Inc
- [STC SR09263RC-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR09263RC-D): Installation of a SFIM VFR Autopilot System. Safran Electronics & Defense Avionics USA, LLC
- [STC SR11230SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR11230SC): Installation of HeliSAS Stability Augmentation System and Autopilot (SAS/AP). S-TEC Corporation
- [STC SR02475AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02475AK): Installation of the Lexavia Integrated Systems LFS3500 Enhanced Vision System (EVS) on Part 27 Airbus Helicopters equipped with a panel-mounted Multi-Function Display (MFD), primary navigational display or dedicated display with the ability to display video imagery. Lexavia Integrated Systems
- [STC SR02470AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02470AK): Installation of the L-3 Communications NGT -1000/2000/2500 ADS-B System. ADS-B Technologies, LLC
- [STC SR02471AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02471AK): Installation of the L-3 Communications NGT -9000/9000R ADS-B System. ADS-B Technologies, LLC
- [STC SR03676NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR03676NY): Installation of Aspen EFD 1000H Pro Primary Flight Display and associated components. Motorflug Baden-Baden GmbH
- [STC SR03539NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR03539NY): Installation of Garmin G500H Flight Display System. Maxcraft Avionics Ltd
- [STC SR03524NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR03524NY): Installation of a MD302 Standby Attitude Module. Maxcraft Avionics Ltd
- [STC SR01130NY-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01130NY-D): Installation of NS Microwave Antenna Installation. Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation
- [STC SR00491DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00491DE): Installation of cabin air conditioning system. Air Comm Corporation
- [STC SR00549DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00549DE): Installation of Bleed Air Cabin Heater/Defroster System. Air Comm Corporation
- [STC SR09427RC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR09427RC): Installation of Night Vision Goggle (NVG) Compatible Interior Lighting System. REB Technologies Inc
- [STC SR00780LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00780LA): Installation of Apical Emergency Float Kit, P/N 20498. Apical Industries Inc. dba Dart Aerospace
- [STC SR01191SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01191SE): Installation of an engine air filter. Aerometals
- [STC SR03383NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR03383NY): Installation of a Latitude Technologies IONODE Flight Data Monitoring (FDM). Latitude Technologies Corporation
- [STC SR03364NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR03364NY): Installation of a Garmin G500H Flight Display System. Kitchener Aero Avionics Ltd
- [STC SR03243NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR03243NY): Installation of Right-Hand Door Handle. Eurocopter Canada Limited
- [STC SR03152NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR03152NY): The installation of the Brite Saver 2 Data Monitoring System. ECT Industries
- [STC SR02232LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02232LA): Installation of Garmin Model 400W / 500W Series GPS-WAAS Navigation System. Garmin AT Inc
- [STC SR02939NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02939NY): Installation of a SkyTrac ISAT-200 Airborne Position/Data Communicator in accordance with Avionics Design Services Ltd. Master Drawing List MDL10033, Revision C, dated February 02, 2011, Transport Canada approved February 02, 2011, or later Transport Canada approved revision. SkyTrac Systems Ltd
- [STC SR09371RC-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR09371RC-D): Cabin Floor Protector Kits in accordance with Aeronautical Accessories, Inc. Drawing List, Report No. AA-03084, Revision A, dated February 16, 2004, or later DAS approved revisions; and installation per Report No. AA-03082, No Revision, dated November 12, 2003, and/or AA-03083, Revision A, dated February 16, 2004, or later DAS approved revisions. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc
- [STC SR01609SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01609SE): Installation of a Supplemental Lighting System. Aviation Specialties Unlimited Inc
- [STC SR02189NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02189NY): Iinstallation of SkyTrac ISAT-100 Airborne Position/Data Communicator System. SkyTrac Systems Ltd
- [STC SR01892NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01892NY): Installation of an Improved Heating System. Eurocopter Canada Limited
- [STC SR09466RC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR09466RC): Installation of Night Vision Goggle Compatible Interior Lighting System and Red Position Light. Aero Dynamix Inc
- [STC SR01701NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01701NY): Installation of SX-16 Nightsun Searchlight System. Exterior mount must be installed per STC SR01302LA. Eurocopter Canada Limited
- [STC SR02244NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02244NY): Installation of FLIR 8000 series System. Eurocopter Canada Limited
- [STC SR01245NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01245NY): Installation of Settling Protectors. Eurocopter Canada Limited
- [STC SR01302LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01302LA): Installation of side utility mount. Airfilm Camera Systems
- [STC SR00811NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00811NY): Installation of Technisonic Industries Limited TFM-138 series transceiver models. Technisonic Industries Limited
- [STC SR01842NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01842NY): Installation of Air Cruisers emergency flotation system. Air Cruisers Company
- [STC SR09136RC-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR09136RC-D): Installation of a Forward L/H External Mount. American Eurocopter Corporation
- [STC SR09108RC-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR09108RC-D): Installation of a left or right pilot instrument panel. American Eurocopter Corporation

All 64: https://openairdocs.org/model/eurocopter-ec120b/stcs.md

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Eurocopter France EC120B](https://openairdocs.org/model/eurocopter-france-ec120b): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 8680995
- [Airbus Helicopters EC120B](https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-helicopters-ec120b): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 868099C

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