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N117CHMesserschmitt BK 117 B-1 · 1987

StandardLycoming LTS-101 SERShreveport, LA

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N117CH is a 1987 Messerschmitt BK 117 B-1. It is a rotorcraft with 11 seats, powered by a Lycoming LTS-101 SER rated at 317 horsepower. The registration is active, with the registrant based in Shreveport, LA. Its standard airworthiness certificate was issued in Nov 2000. It has been registered to its current owner since Feb 1988.

39 years old
Only 3 Messerschmitt BK 117 B-1 here
No NTSB events on record

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2000

FAA record · Nov 2000 · Airworthiness

Airworthiness certificate issued — Standard

Manufacturer: Messerschmitt. Model BK 117 B-1. Serial 7123.

1988

FAA record · Feb 1988 · Registration

Registered to current owner

Registered to Metro Aviation INC. Registrant based in Shreveport, LA.

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Aircraft

ManufacturerMesserschmitt

ModelBK 117 B-1

Year1987

CategoryStandard

TypeRotorcraft

Serial7123

EngineLycoming LTS-101 SER

Horsepower317

Seats11

BasedShreveport, LA

RegistrantMetro Aviation INC

Safety record

No NTSB accidents or incidents on record

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Registration history

1988 — present

Metro Aviation INC · Shreveport, LA

Nov 2000

Airworthiness certificate issued

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