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N972AC

Built 2022 · registered US

3 for sale4 manuals& guides649 registered

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9,405 hrMontreal, Canada
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Exterior view of a 1991 EUROCOPTER BK117 B-2, N945ME.10 photos
1991 Eurocopter BK117 B-2
N945ME12,422.4 hrFillmore, USA
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Performance specs

Performance
Range
350 nm
Cruise speed
135 kt
Max speed
150 kt
Service ceiling
18,000 ft
Takeoff distance
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Landing distance
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Weights
MTOW
3,600 kg
Empty weight
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Fuel capacity
760 L
Dimensions
Length
13.0 m
Wingspan
—
Height
3.8 m
Capacity
Seats
13
Max passengers
13

Flight activity

(268 tracking legs recorded)
Last 30 days
46
Last 90 days
180
Last seen
13 Nov 2026
Tracked since
26 May 2026
  • Tracked flight13 Nov 2026 · 0h 09m
  • Tracked flight12 Nov 2026 · 3h 00m
  • Tracked flight12 Nov 2026 · 2h 36m
  • Tracked flight11 Nov 2026 · 13h 07m
  • Tracked flight11 Nov 2026 · 0h 47m
  • Tracked flight9 Nov 2026 · 0h 08m
  • Tracked flight9 Nov 2026 · 1h 38m
  • Tracked flight9 Nov 2026 · 1h 55m
  • Tracked flight9 Nov 2026 · 2h 27m
  • Tracked flight9 Nov 2026 · 1h 15m

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)
  • N972ACUSACTIVE
    VERTICAL AVIATION NO 1 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

N972AC — frequently asked
What aircraft model is N972AC?

N972AC is a Mbb BK 117, built in 2022. Sprinkle's record for N972AC covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is N972AC currently active?

Registry records list N972AC's status as Active, registered in United States — a Mbb BK 117.

What is the manufacturer serial number (MSN) of N972AC?

N972AC carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 21122, the serial assigned to this Mbb BK 117 airframe when it was built.

What is the ICAO24 / Mode S code for N972AC?

N972AC's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is AD8B16 — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Mbb BK 117 broadcasts.