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N8974M V

Messerschmitt-bolkow-blohm Gmb BO 105M · 1982 · Mc Laughlin, SD

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N8974M is a 1982 Messerschmitt-bolkow-blohm Gmb BO 105M (serial 6097), registered to Dd Choppers LLC (LLC) in Mc Laughlin, SD. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires March 2033; the airworthiness certificate dates from June 2023 (3 years ago). It carries 2 Allison 250-C20B engines rated at 420 hp each (840 hp total), the engine on 42% of registered Messerschmitt-bolkow-blohm Gmb BO 105Ms. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address AC6245. It is one of 14 Messerschmitt-bolkow-blohm Gmb BO 105M aircraft on the FAA registry.

Registered owner
Dd Choppers LLC
Owner type
LLC
Based in
Mc Laughlin, SD
Serial number
6097
Year built
1982 · 44 yrs old
Airworthiness class
43
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
AC6245 · 53061105 octal
Certificate issued
Mar 16, 2026
Airworthiness date
Jun 23, 2023
Last FAA activity
Mar 16, 2026
Registration expires
Mar 31, 2033
FAA region
Central

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Allison 250-C20B
Engine type
Turbo-shaft
Rated power
420 hp × 2 (840 hp total)
Power per seat
168 hp
FAA engine code
03081

5 of the 12 registered Messerschmitt-bolkow-blohm Gmb BO 105M carry this engine (42%), across 3 engine variants on the type.

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 5626034

Messerschmitt-bolkow-blohm Gmb BO 105M
Engines: 2
Type: turboprop
Seats: 5
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 03081

Manufacturer: Allison
Model: 250-C20B
Type: Turbo-shaft
Horsepower: 420 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N8974M
Serial Number: 6097
Year Manufactured: 1982
ACFTREF Code: 5626034
Engine Code: 03081
Status: V (V)
Certification: 43
Type Aircraft: Rotorcraft (6)
Type Engine: Turbo-shaft (3)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 53061105
ICAO 24-bit (hex): AC6245
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Registrant

Dd Choppers LLC
LLC
Po Box 560
Mc Laughlin, SD, 576420560
FAA Region: Central

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Mar 16, 2026
Airworthiness Jun 23, 2023
Expiration Mar 31, 2033
Last Activity Mar 16, 2026
Data as of Nov 2, 2026

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