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FAA Part 135 Aircraft Identity

BK117 A/B family

FAA-listed models: MBB-BK117-A3 · MBB-BK117-B1 · MBB-BK117-B2 · ICAO Type: BK17 · Twin-engine turbine helicopter

7 operator/model relationships · 6 operators · 5 verified states · FAA source retrieved October 24, 2026

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Common Name / FamilyBK117 A/B family
ManufacturerMBB / Kawasaki / EurocopterView MBB manufacturer profile →
FAA-listed modelsMBB-BK117-A3 · MBB-BK117-B1 · MBB-BK117-B2
ICAO Type DesignatorBK17
Identity sourceFAA Order JO 7360.1K — Aircraft Type Designators
Aircraft totalNot supplied by these exports
Part 135 operators6
Verified states5
FAA source dateretrieved October 24, 2026
FAA Certificate Holders

Operators associated with this aircraft family

LDUAcertificate
5 STATE HELICOPTERS, INC.Certificate location: FATE, TX1 listed model relationships · FAA model MBB-BK117-B2
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QMLAcertificate
AIR METHODS LLCCertificate location: GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO2 listed model relationships · FAA models MBB-BK117-B1 · MBB-BK117-B2
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W5SAcertificate
CENTERRA GROUP, LLCCertificate location: AIKEN, SC1 listed model relationships · FAA model MBB-BK117-A3
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GH4Acertificate
GUARDIAN HELICOPTERS INCCertificate location: FILLMORE, CA1 listed model relationships · FAA model MBB-BK117-B2
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AUMAcertificate
REDDING AIR SERVICE, INC.Certificate location: REDDING, CA1 listed model relationships · FAA model MBB-BK117-B2
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2SYAcertificate
SOLOY HELICOPTERS LLCCertificate location: WASILLA, AK1 listed model relationships · FAA model MBB-BK117-B2
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Reference note. These model relationships appear in the imported FAA AVInfo exports; individual aircraft registrations and fleet totals are not supplied. Grouping combines only FAA model strings that resolve to the same maintained aircraft identity. This does not guarantee current availability, condition, location or commercial availability. Verify charter authority and aircraft status directly with the FAA and operator.