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Includes BK117A, BK117B and BK117C
| World fleet | Charter fleet | Typical pax | Cabin volume | Cruise | Range | Years | |
| Bolkow Bk117A-1 | 23 | 6 | 7 | 191 cu ft | 120 kts | 276 nm | 1982 - 1987 |
| Bolkow Bk117C-1 | 53 | 12 | 7 | 191 cu ft | 124 kts | 221 nm | 1982 - 2002 |
| Bolkow Bk117B-2 | 68 | 30 | 8 | 191 cu ft | 133 kts | 292 nm | 1983 - 1997 |
| Bolkow Bk117B-1 | 32 | 2 | 6 | 191 cu ft | 133 kts | 1987 - 1995 | |
| Bolkow Bk117B | 72 | 39 | 7 | 191 cu ft | 133 kts | 297 nm | 1987 - 1997 |
| Bolkow Bk117D-2 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 191 cu ft | 132 kts | 312 nm | 2014 - 2017 |
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| 14/08/2024 | EASA: 10053302. Implementation of EC145-AC72-POL AC72, Quick Release Hook Assy, consists of:- a hook, which acts as a securing device for the hoist operator/ropedown operator - a quick release, which attaches the assy to the seat track rails on the rotorcraft. Rev. 1: Extension of applicability to MBB-BK117 D-3 and D-...
Bolkow Bk117D-2 STC holder: Bucher Leichtbau |
| 21/07/2024 | EASA: 10080916. Introduction of the Emergency Medical Service (EMS) equipment Part Number (P/N) 145-0332030-501 (also referred as “Cabin Layout Configuration A”) installed in the helicopter cabin (Aerolite reference P13165).
Bolkow Bk117D-2 STC holder: Aerolite |
| 19/09/2023 | EASA: 10051018. Installation of EMS Interiors P/N 6E4M0000X001-001. Revision 1 is to add the installation of a side facing seat bench on the right-hand side of the cabin. Revision 2 is to extend the applicability to MBB-BK117 D-3.
Bolkow Bk117D-2 STC holder: Mecaer Aviation Group |
| 19/06/2023 | EASA: 10060315. Installation of D117-1028-11 Bearpaw kits. Revision 1 adds the MBB-BK117 D-3 model.
Bolkow Bk117D-2 |
| 26/01/2023 | EASA: 10081140. EASA validation of the Night Vision Imaging Systems (NVIS) FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC). ref. SR01611SE
Bolkow Bk117B-2, Bolkow Bk117B-1, Bolkow Bk117C-1, Bolkow Bk117D-2 STC holder: Aviation Specialties Unlimited |
| 20/01/2023 | EASA: 10081086. Installation of retractable LED search & landing light luminator LS400M (L/H and R/H) in replacement of pre-installed Zodiac Aero Electric retractable search & landing light, as well as associated Night Vision Imaging System (NVIS) approval.
Bolkow Bk117D-2 STC holder: ADAC Heliservice |
| 21/12/2022 | EASA: 10080942. Powered Stretcher System.
Bolkow Bk117D-2 STC holder: DRF Maintenance |
| 30/11/2022 | EASA: 10058659. Installation of Brite Saver 2, Usage Monitoring System REC-ARA0-BK117. Rev. 2: Addition of BK117 C2 to the STC applicability list. Evolution of the Brite Saver 2 from amendment 07 to 10.
Bolkow Bk117B-2 STC holder: NSE Groupe |
| 13/10/2022 | EASA: 10053896. Installation of incubator ATOM V808 on MBB-BK117 C-2 and MBB-BK117 D-2 helicopters, change 145P001-00. Variants MBB-BK117 C-2e and MBB-BK117D-2m are not eligible for this STC.
Bolkow Bk117D-2 STC holder: Boggi Aeronautics |
| 23/05/2022 | EASA: 10074630. Installation of Direction Finder Antenna. Rev. 1: Extension to model BK117 D-3.
Bolkow Bk117D-2 STC holder: Motorflug Baden-Baden |
| 24/03/2022 | EASA: 10047437. Installation of Flight Data Monitoring and Transmitting System HELICOMV2 NUM or HELICOM V2+ NUM. Initial: The HELICOM V2NUM consists of a recording / transmitter offlight and system's parameters. Revision 1: This change extends the capabilities of the system by introducing PN 4723P / PN 4733P.
Bolkow Bk117D-2 STC holder: Safran Electronics & Defense |
| 24/02/2022 | EASA: EASA.R.S.01369. Revision 1 of this STC is due to the transfer of EASA STCEASA.R.S.01369: Installation of an EAE Heli.Map.MDI.P0252 system with extension box (for advisory only). Installation of a moving map system into BK117B-2 and BK117C-1 models. Revision 2: ACC COLUMBIA Jet Service GmbH.
Bolkow Bk117B-2, Bolkow Bk117C-1 STC holder: ACC Columbia Jet Service |
| 24/02/2022 | EASA: EASA.R.S.01297. Revision 1 of this STC is due to the transfer of EASA STCEASA.R.S.01297: Installation of a Heli.Map.MIDI.P0252 moving map system. Revision 2. Transfer to ACC COLUMBIA Jet Service GmbH.
Bolkow Bk117B-2 STC holder: ACC Columbia Jet Service |
| 20/01/2022 | EASA: EASA.R.S.00468. Installation of EMS interior and VIP interior called by AAT as “Quick Conversion” kits.
Bolkow Bk117B-2, Bolkow Bk117D-2 STC holder: Air Ambulance Technology |
| 12/01/2022 | EASA: 10059057. NVIS Certification in accordance with BOND/MOD/126.Reason for Revision 1Applicability of BOND/MOD/126 extended to MBB BK-117 D-3 and MBB BK-117D-3m helicopter models according to CAA UK STC UK.STC.00105.
Bolkow Bk117D-2 |
| 07/01/2022 | EASA: 10065675. Installation of removable pins for hinged door. Rev. 1: Applicability extended to MBB BK-117 D-3 helicopter model.
Bolkow Bk117D-2 STC holder: Airbus Helicopters Canada |
| U.S.A. | Metro Aviation , RSG Aviation |
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| June 23, 2021 | PSRT adds community rescue helicopter to fleet |
| January 28, 2021 | Stryker cot fastener set for delivery to Boston Medflight |
| July 20, 2020 | Thai engineering business commits to Kawasaki D-3 |
| February 2, 2020 | Transportes Aéreos Pegaso signs for Safran SBH support |
| March 12, 2019 | CHS will be first in Asia to fly Kawasaki/Airbus BK117 D-3 |
| March 24, 2016 | Two Bells and a Bolkow bolster Halo HEMS |
| October 29, 2015 | Aeronautic Solutions adds hot and high performing BK117 |
| November 7, 2013 | Spirited BK-117 makes the trek to Mali for medical missions |
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