Aircraft model · Rotorcraft · Rotorcraft · registry code 5626012

Manufacturer (registry)
MESSERSCHMITT
Model
BK 117 B-1
Registry code
5626012
Registered
3 aircraft
Type
Rotorcraft
Engines
2 · Turbo-shaft
Seats
11
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSH13EU
Holder
Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (AHD)

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

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Aircraft by year built · 16

1987Registered nowDeregistered2026
Aircraft by the year they were built: 16 aircraft
19871
19888
19893
19903
19921

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 0

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

No ADs matched this model

Registered aircraft · 3

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('5626012')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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NTSB investigations · 1

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 1 case with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
  WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('5626012')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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FAA incident reports · 8

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

Incident 20100706038189IMesserschmi BK 117 B-1 · Beatrice, NEOn Tuesday July 6, 2010, at approximately 08:00 CDT, N155SC, MBB-BK117-B1, operated by air methods corporation was enroute at 2,500 feet, from bryan lgh west hospital (47NE), lincoln, NE, to marysville municipal airport, marysville, KS, to pick up a patient.…Jul 6, 2010 · N155SC · No damageIncident 20081223856939IBolkms BK117B1 · Orlando, FL#2 Engine was not operating properly and was not able to match the torque with #1 engine, helicopter landed and smoke came from #2 right engine with flames out exhaust. #2 engine fire extinguisher activated, everyone exited aircraft without injury.Dec 23, 2008 · N601EH · Minor damageIncident 20060827018129IBolkms BK117B1 · Ashland, MO(-23) N10UM, an air ambulance helicopter had made a night off-airport landing at 0300 am to pick up a patient. On departure, the pilot climbed through 2 unseen electric service wires that were located about 80 feet above the helicopter. The poles to these…Aug 27, 2006 · N10UM · Minor damageIncident 20051116030169IBolkms BK117B1 · Ocala, FL(-23) After pilot landed, he was instructed by the ground crew to hover to a different location for patient pickup. Neither the ground personnel or pilot saw the powerlines at the new location. Shortly after takeoff, the helicopter came in contact with the…Nov 16, 2005 · N912TG · Minor damageAccident 20050814021129ABolkms BK117B1 · Jacksonville, FL(-23) Aircraft departed roof top pad at shands hospital Jacksonville FL. Shortly after takeoff the pilot heard a loud noise and lost power in number 1 engine. Aircraft did not have the altitude to clear power lines along 8th street. The pilot turned to what…Aug 14, 2005 · N117US · Substantial damageIncident 20040722024379IBolkms BK117B1 · St. Augustine, FL(-23) While responding to an automobile accident at the intersection of roberts road and sr 13 near saint Augustine, FL, air ambulance, N117US, a BK-117 operated by cj systems (trama one of jacksonville, FL) landed in close proximity to a small roadway sign.…Jul 22, 2004 · N117US · Minor damageIncident 20000611034639IBolkms BK117B1 · Ashboro, NC(-23)After landing on hwy 220 near Ashboro, NC, at an automoblie accident site, the helicopter was struck by an automobile. The aircraft was still running with engines at idle, going through engine cool-down. The car came down an exit ramp in the wrong…Jun 11, 2000 · N601EH · Minor damageIncident 19910323009799IBolkms BK117A3 · Covington - Cin, OHPilot stated as he was shutting down the main rotor struck the vertical fin. Had strong tailwind and gusts.Mar 23, 1991 · N117UC · Minor damage
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('5626012')
  ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"

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Service difficulty reports · 822

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT sdr_id, difficulty_date, n_number, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, part_name, part_condition, jasc_code, discrepancy
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_key = 'BK117B1'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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The same model under other registry codes

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

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT m.code, m.manufacturer, m.model, count(g.n_number) AS aircraft
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model.parquet' m LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet' g ON g.aircraft_model_code = m.code
  WHERE m.match_key = 'BK117B1' AND m.code NOT IN ('5626012')
  GROUP BY ALL
  ORDER BY aircraft DESC
  LIMIT 12"

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