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MBB-BK 117 C-1Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK 117 C-1

Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK 117 C-1
BK17
Photo via Wikipedia: MBB/Kawasaki BK 117
Year
Owner
Airbus Helicopters
Last seen
MTOW
3,300 kg
Range
290 nm
Seats
10
MBB-BK 117 C-1hover
Airbus Helicopters · MBB-BK 117 C-1
Model overview

Fleet & certification

Built
15
Active
12
Origin
FR
Certifying authorities
FAA
Variants

Per-variant specifications

VariantEngineMTOWRangeCruisePax
BK17
BK17
3,300 kg290 nm120 kt10
Type certification

The FAA paperwork

TCDS H13EU · 12 · issued 2007-11-14

The FAA-issued Type Certificate for this model is on file (TCDS H13EU), but we haven't yet extracted the structured spec values.

Read the TCDS (PDF) →
Safety & ops history

Where to look next

Detailed safety & ops history coming soon — view this model's FAA Airworthiness Directives at FAA.gov.
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People also ask
How many Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK 117 C-1 are there?

15 Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK 117 C-1 are on the worldwide civil registry, of which about 12 are active. This counts registered airframes, not total production.

What is the range of the Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK 117 C-1?

The Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK 117 C-1 has a range of about 290 nautical miles.

How fast is the Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK 117 C-1?

The Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK 117 C-1 cruises at around 120 knots.

What is the Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK 117 C-1's maximum take-off weight?

The Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK 117 C-1 has a maximum take-off weight of 3,300 kg.

How many seats does the Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK 117 C-1 have?

The Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK 117 C-1 is typically configured for up to 10 occupants.

What is the ICAO type designator for the Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK 117 C-1?

The Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK 117 C-1 uses ICAO type designator BK17.

Is the Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK 117 C-1 type certified?

Yes. The Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK 117 C-1 holds a type certificate; you can read its Type Certificate Data Sheet (TCDS) and what each section means on Sprinkle.