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N117AM

Built 1988 · registered US

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N117AM — photo of this aircraftThis aircraft
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Representative photo of a Mbb BK 117Type photo — not this specific aircraftPhoto: Marius Vassnes · CC BY-SA 4.0
This aircraft is a
Mbb BK 117
Full specs

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Performance specs

Performance
Range
290 nm
Cruise speed
120 kt
Max speed
150 kt
Service ceiling
15,000 ft
Takeoff distance
—
Landing distance
—
Weights
MTOW
3,300 kg
Empty weight
—
Fuel capacity
460 L
Dimensions
Length
9.8 m
Wingspan
—
Height
3.5 m
Capacity
Seats
10
Max passengers
10

Flight activity

(18 tracking legs recorded)
Last 30 days
0
Last 90 days
1
Last seen
2 Oct 2026
Tracked since
29 May 2026

Frequent routes: PATK → PATK (1) · PAWS → PAWS (1)

  • PAWS → PAWS2 Oct 2026 · 6h 24m
  • … → PATK1 Jul 2026 · 1h 29m
  • … → PAWS20 Jun 2026 · 19h 51m
  • … → PATK18 Jun 2026 · 0h 39m
  • … → PATK12 Jun 2026 · 19h 27m
  • … → PATK11 Jun 2026 · 0h 41m
  • … → PATK11 Jun 2026 · 0h 43m
  • PATK → PATK3 Jun 2026 · 1h 53m
  • … → PATK31 May 2026 · 19h 42m
  • … → PATK31 May 2026 · 0h 39m

Showing the 10 most recent distinct flights. The total counts every raw ADS-B tracking leg, including repeat observations and sub-5-minute artifacts.

From ADS-B observations collected since May 2026. Coverage depends on ground-receiver density; gaps do not mean the aircraft did not fly.

How common is this aircraft?
649Mbb BK 117 registered worldwide

Common. More common than 94% of the aircraft models we track.

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Registration history

(1)
  • N117AMUSACTIVE
    JC AIRCRAFT LEASING LLC
    2022 – present

Owner names are published by the issuing civil registry (FAA / CCARCS / CASA / ANAC / NZ CAA). Owner addresses present in the source are not republished here. Registered owner? Request removal

N117AM — frequently asked
What aircraft model is N117AM?

N117AM is a Mbb BK 117, built in 1988. Sprinkle's record for N117AM covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is N117AM currently active?

Registry records list N117AM's status as Active, registered in United States — a Mbb BK 117.

What is the manufacturer serial number (MSN) of N117AM?

N117AM carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 7140, the serial assigned to this Mbb BK 117 airframe when it was built.

What is the ICAO24 / Mode S code for N117AM?

N117AM's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is A04640 — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Mbb BK 117 broadcasts.