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N117AM V

Messerschmitt-bolkow-blohm BK 117 B-2 · 1988 · Wasilla, AK

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N117AM is a 1988 Messerschmitt-bolkow-blohm BK 117 B-2 (serial 7140), registered to Jc Aircraft Leasing LLC (LLC) in Wasilla, AK. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires May 2029; the airworthiness certificate dates from May 1998 (28 years ago). It carries 2 Lycoming LTS-101 SER engines rated at 317 hp each (634 hp total), the engine on 75% of registered Messerschmitt-bolkow-blohm BK 117 B-2s. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A04640. It is one of 12 Messerschmitt-bolkow-blohm BK 117 B-2 aircraft on the FAA registry. Jc Aircraft Leasing LLC holds 10 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Jc Aircraft Leasing LLC
Owner type
LLC
Based in
Wasilla, AK
Serial number
7140
Year built
1988 · 38 yrs old
Airworthiness class
Standard – Transport
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A04640 · 50043100 octal
Certificate issued
May 9, 2022
Airworthiness date
May 22, 1998
Last FAA activity
Sep 15, 2023
Registration expires
May 31, 2029
FAA region
5

Source: FAA aircraft registry (public record). Community reviews and photos below.

Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Lycoming LTS-101 SER
Engine type
Turbo-shaft
Rated power
317 hp × 2 (634 hp total)
Power per seat
91 hp
FAA engine code
41560

9 of the 12 registered Messerschmitt-bolkow-blohm BK 117 B-2 carry this engine (75%), across 3 engine variants on the type.

Source: FAA engine reference (ENGINE.txt), matched on this registration's engine code.

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ICAO24: a04640
Last known — 2 months ago N117AM
Observed 2026-07-31 14:19:31 MST
Auto-refresh • Updated 0s ago
Ground speed
0 kt
Altitude (baro)
GROUND
Track
0.0°
Squawk
—
Wind / OAT
—
Autopilot target
—
Lat 61.75711, Lng -148.86960
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 5626013

Messerschmitt-bolkow-blohm BK 117 B-2
Engines: 2
Type: turboprop
Seats: 7
Category: Standard
TCDS: H13EU

Engine — CODE 41560

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: LTS-101 SER
Type: Turbo-shaft
Horsepower: 317 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N117AM
Serial Number: 7140
Year Manufactured: 1988
ACFTREF Code: 5626013
Engine Code: 41560
Status: V (V)
Certification: Standard – Transport
Type Aircraft: Rotorcraft (6)
Type Engine: Turbo-shaft (3)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 50043100
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A04640

Registrant

Jc Aircraft Leasing LLC
LLC
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3800 W Aviation Ave
Wasilla, AK, 996546946
FAA Region: 5

Key Dates

Certificate Issued May 9, 2022
Airworthiness May 22, 1998
Expiration May 31, 2029
Last Activity Sep 15, 2023
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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