Type Record · As of May 3, 2026
AIRBUS HELICOPTERS H160-B
Rotorcraft · SAFRAN ARRANO 1A
Registered
15
Year Range
2022–2025
NTSB Events
0
Airworthiness Directives
22
Aircraft Resources
01 / Distribution
Where the fleet lives and was built
Counts of currently-registered AIRBUS HELICOPTERS H160-B aircraft by US state and decade of manufacture, sourced from the FAA Aircraft Registry.
By State (top 10)
- TX 60.0% 9
- NJ 20.0% 3
- DE 6.7% 1
- UT 6.7% 1
- WY 6.7% 1
By Decade of Manufacture
- 2020s 80.0% 12
- Unknown 20.0% 3
02 / NTSB Records
Events involving AIRBUS HELICOPTERS H160-B aircraft
No NTSB-recorded events match AIRBUS HELICOPTERS H160-B in the indexed corpus.
03 / Airworthiness Directives
FAA directives applicable to AIRBUS HELICOPTERS H160-B
22 directive(s) on file. Showing the most recent 22.
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Apr 14, 2026
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters
The FAA is removing Emergency Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2026-01-51, which applied to all Airbus Helicopters Model H160-B helicopters. Emergency AD 2026-01-51 required replacing the upper and lower pitch rod end bearings on the pitch rods of the main rotor with new pitch rod end bearings and reporting information af…
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Apr 13, 2026
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Helicopters Model H160-B helicopters. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of missing retaining rings on the hinge pins installed on the jettisonable window systems. This proposed AD would require inspecting for missing retaining rings…
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Apr 6, 2026
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Helicopters Model H160-B helicopters. This AD was prompted by a report of a leak on a gas cylinder within the emergency life raft system (ELRS) container assembly due to geometrical gaps between the burst disk and the valve body. This AD requires re…
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Mar 16, 2026
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Helicopters Model H160-B helicopters. This AD was prompted by a report of a tail rotor drive rear shaft that came into contact with its rear damper during a flight test. This AD requires repetitive visual inspections of the rear damper and, dependin…
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Mar 6, 2026
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Helicopters Model H160-B helicopters. This AD was prompted by a report of the main rotor pitch rod rupturing during flight. This AD requires inspecting the upper and lower pitch rod end bearings on the pitch rods of the main rotor and depending on t…
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Feb 26, 2026
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Helicopters Model H160-B helicopters modified by Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) SR00223IB. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of various deficiencies on the parts installed on the jettisonable window system. This proposed AD would r…
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Feb 23, 2026
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Helicopters Model H160-B helicopters. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of a fully discharged personal locator beacon (PLB) battery installed on an emergency life-raft system (ELRS), as well as a report where the ropes connecting the tw…
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Feb 23, 2026
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters
The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2025-07- 06, which applied to all Airbus Helicopters Model H160-B helicopters. AD 2025-07-06 required measuring the axial play of the rotating scissors spherical bearings and depending on the results, accomplishing corrective action and reporting inspection results.…
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Feb 2, 2026
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Helicopters Model H160-B helicopters. The FAA previously sent this AD as an emergency AD to all known U.S. owners and operators of these helicopters. This emergency AD was prompted by a report of the main rotor pitch rod rupturing during flight. Thi…
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Jan 9, 2026
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Helicopters Model H160-B helicopters. This proposed AD was prompted by a report of a leak on a gas cylinder within the emergency life raft system (ELRS) container assembly due to geometrical gaps between the burst disk and the valve body. This…
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Jan 2, 2026
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Helicopters Model H160-B helicopters. This AD was prompted by a determination that new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations are necessary. This AD requires revising the existing maintenance manual or instructions for continued airworthiness…
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Nov 28, 2025
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Helicopters Model H160-B helicopters. This proposed AD was prompted by a report of a tail rotor drive rear shaft that came into contact with its rear damper during a flight test. This proposed AD would require repetitive visual inspections of…
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Nov 20, 2025
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Helicopters Model H160-B helicopters. This proposed AD was prompted by a report that several self-locking nuts of the window jettisoning system could be loosened by hand due to a non-conformity in the cable kit. This proposed AD would require…
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Nov 19, 2025
Airworthiness Directives; Various Helicopters
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Helicopters Model H160-B, EC 225LP, AS-365N3, and AS 332L2 helicopters; all Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Model EC135P1, EC135P2, EC135P2+, EC135P3, EC135T1, EC135T2, EC135T2+, EC135T3, and EC635T2+ helicopters; all Airbus Helicopters De…
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Oct 15, 2025
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Helicopters Model H160-B helicopters. This AD was prompted by a report of broken main gearbox (MGB) right hand (RH) center and rear rail support assemblies. This AD requires repetitively inspecting the MGB RH and left hand (LH) center rail support f…
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Sep 22, 2025
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Helicopters Model H160-B helicopters modified by Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) SR00223IB. This proposed AD was prompted by a report that several self-locking nuts of the window jettisoning system could be loosened by hand due to a non-co…
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Sep 8, 2025
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Helicopters Model H160-B helicopters. This proposed AD was prompted by a determination that new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations are necessary. This proposed AD would require revising the existing maintenance manual or instruction…
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Jul 2, 2025
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Helicopters Model H160-B helicopters. This AD was prompted by occurrences of premature in-service degradation of the main rotor swashplate assembly (swashplate) bearing. This AD requires repetitively inspecting the swashplate bearing for the presenc…
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Apr 17, 2025
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Helicopters Model H160-B helicopters. This AD was prompted by reports of difficulty moving the locking fingers when applying the jettisoning function of the windows. This AD requires repetitively lubricating the locking fingers of each jettisona…
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Apr 10, 2025
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters
The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2024-26- 01, which applied to all Airbus Helicopters Model H160-B helicopters. AD 2024-26-01 required measuring the axial play of the rotating scissors spherical bearings, and depending on the results, accomplishing corrective action and reporting inspection results.…
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Jan 2, 2025
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Helicopters Model H160-B helicopters. This AD was prompted by a report of excessive axial play of the rotating scissors spherical bearings. This AD requires measuring the axial play of the rotating scissors spherical bearings and, depending on the r…
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Mar 16, 2023
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (AHD) Helicopters
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (AHD) Model EC135P3 and EC135T3 helicopters with Helionix installed, and Model MBB-BK 117 D-2 and MBB- BK 117 D-3 helicopters. This AD was prompted by multiple reports of multi-function display (MFD) failures. This AD re…
04 / Type Certificate Data Sheets
FAA TCDS for AIRBUS HELICOPTERS H160-B
The TCDS is the legal certification document — weight limits, performance, equipment, AD compliance times, operating limitations. 1 match in the FAA catalog.
- R00009RD Current Rev 1 · 12/20/2023
Airbus Helicopters
Models: H160-B
06 / Supplemental Type Certificates
Modifications approved for AIRBUS HELICOPTERS H160-B
7 STCs on file — every FAA-approved modification, alteration, or installation for this aircraft. STOL kits, avionics, fuel systems, floats, engine swaps, you name it.
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03/02/2026
STC SR12275IB
Installation of the Mecaer Aviation Group S.p.A. (MAG) STYLENCE Interiors
M.A.G. Mecaer Aviation Group S.P.A.
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07/09/2025
STC SR12072IB
Manufacturing and Installation of Cargo Hold Nets; Maintenance must be in accordance with ICARUS Aero Inc. Instructions for Continued Airworthiness as shown on the attached FAA AM…
Icarus Aero Inc.
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10/03/2024
STC SR00223IB
Installation of the Mecaer Aviation Group S.p.A. (MAG) VIP Interiors, Part Number 6A6H0000X002001
Mecaer Aviation Group S.p.A.
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06/12/2024
STC SR11348DS
Installation of a Max-Viz 2300 Camera System
Airbus Helicopters Inc.
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06/05/2024
STC SR11350DS
Installation of Fixed Provisions for HEED3 Bottles
Airbus Helicopters Inc.
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06/05/2024
STC SR11352DS
Installation of Pilot Cup Holder
Airbus Helicopters Inc.
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06/04/2024
STC SR11351DS
Installation of a Jupiter JA72-XXX Glove Box with USB Chargers
Airbus Helicopters Inc.
07 / PMA replacement parts
FAA-approved replacement parts for AIRBUS HELICOPTERS H160-B
26 parts on file from the FAA Parts Manufacturer Approval database. Each is a non-OEM part the FAA has authorized for use as a replacement on this aircraft type.
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UASC P/N850054-000599#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID182881991620231219154657.0001##
Aircraft Management Computer (AMC)
Universal Avionics Systems Corporation replaces AHD P/N X422C10B1004
PMA holder → -
UASC P/N850054-002101#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID193380583220231219154657.0001##
Multi-Function Display(MFD)
Universal Avionics Systems Corporation replaces AHD P/N X423C10B1008
PMA holder → -
U250U 0170 301#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID132667343120250130222626.0001##
Spacer
Airbus Helicopters, Inc. replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
U110U 0170 301#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID131984776420250130222626.0001##
Placard, Max Weight
Airbus Helicopters, Inc. replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
U250U 0170 300#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID193460175520250130222624.0001##
Copilot Water Bottle Holder
Airbus Helicopters, Inc. replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
U110U 0170 300#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID137337909620250130222626.0001##
Placard, Max Weight
Airbus Helicopters, Inc. replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
160U03-0001-22#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID180429459320241017194501.0001##
Enclosure
Airbus Helicopters, Inc. replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
160U05-0006-21#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID162564722120241017194502.0001##
Seal, Enclosure
Airbus Helicopters, Inc. replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
160U03-0001-24#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID157847699120241017194502.0001##
Stiffener
Airbus Helicopters, Inc. replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
160U05-0006-22#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID135029924320241017194502.0001##
Spacer, Enclosure
Airbus Helicopters, Inc. replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
160U05-0006-24#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID169273813820241017194503.0001##
Copper Foil, Enclosure
Airbus Helicopters, Inc. replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
160U03-0001-03#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID163023556220241017194501.0001##
Assembly, Camera Bracket
Airbus Helicopters, Inc. replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
160U05-0006-23#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID128050859820241017194502.0001##
Spacer, Bracket
Airbus Helicopters, Inc. replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
160U03-0001-21#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID130783105920241017194501.0001##
Doubler
Airbus Helicopters, Inc. replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
U115U 0165 300#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID174894900020241017194503.0001##
Label, XM WX CB
Airbus Helicopters, Inc. replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
160U00-0003-01#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID152740348920241017194503.0001##
Assy, Equipment Support
Airbus Helicopters, Inc. replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
U115U 0167 300#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID133539484020241017194503.0001##
Label, Max-Viz
Airbus Helicopters, Inc. replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
160U03-0001-01#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID127986494520241017194500.0001##
Doubler Enclosure
Airbus Helicopters, Inc. replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
160U00-0003-21#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID110207524420241017194504.0001##
Equipment Support
Airbus Helicopters, Inc. replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
160U03-0001-23#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID155091905620241017194501.0001##
Camera Bracket
Airbus Helicopters, Inc. replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
160U03-0001-02#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID161245583420241017194501.0001##
Assembly, Enclosure
Airbus Helicopters, Inc. replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
160U01-0001-01#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID129720517220240621175700.0001##
Assembly, Light Fairing
Airbus Helicopters, Inc. replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
160U01-0001-26#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID197669605120240621175701.0001##
Composite Mounting Bracket
Airbus Helicopters, Inc. replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
U115U0165300#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID154437378320240621175701.0001##
Label, XM WX CB
Airbus Helicopters, Inc. replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
160U00-0003-21#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID191844859920240621175701.0001##
XM Weather, Equipment Support
Airbus Helicopters, Inc. replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
160U05-0001-01#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID149880508620240621175701.0001##
Assembly, LH AUX Light
Airbus Helicopters, Inc. replaces Modification Part
PMA holder →
08 / Special Conditions
Type-specific airworthiness rules for AIRBUS HELICOPTERS H160-B
2 Special Conditions on file. Issued under 14 CFR 21.16 when this type's design features fall outside the applicable airworthiness regulations and require a tailored standard.
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29-055-SC
06/06/2024 →Special Conditions: Airbus Helicopters Model H160-B Helicopter; Extended Duration of Flight After Loss of Main Gearbox Lubrication
Parts 29, 21, 36
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29-053-SC
05/03/2021 →Airbus Helicopters Model H160B Helicopter; Use of 30-Minute All Engines \nOperating Power Rating
Part 29
09 / Equivalent Level of Safety findings
ELOS findings issued for AIRBUS HELICOPTERS H160-B
17 ELOS findings on file. The FAA issues an ELOS when an applicant proposes an alternative means that achieves the same safety outcome as a literal regulation — a standing record of which certification deviations the agency has approved for this model series.
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ST19548IB-R-C-1
09/17/2025 →Equivalent Level of Safety (ELOS) Finding for Passenger Emergency Exits – Other than Side-of-Fuselage
§ 21.21, 29.807
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ST19548IB-R-C-2
09/15/2025 →Equivalent Level of Safety (ELOS) Finding for Ditching Emergency Exits for Passengers
§ 21.21, 29.807
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ST11792IB-R-29.807
03/06/2024 →Equivalent Level of Safety (ELOS) Finding for passenger emergency exits – other than side-of-fuselage
§ 21.21, 29.807
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TC04277RD-R-P-5
11/10/2022 →Equivalent Level of Safety (ELOS) Finding for Fire Detection System Electrical Circuit Testability
§ 21.21, 29.1203
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TC04277RD-R-SE-1
09/13/2022 →Equivalent Level of Safety (ELOS) Finding for Thunderstorm Lights
§ 21.21, 29.1381
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TC04277RD-R-S-2
08/19/2022 →Equivalent Level of Safety (ELOS) Finding for Multipurpose Fire Extinguishing System
§ 29.1195
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TC04277RD-R-P-2
05/25/2022 →Equivalent Level of Safety (ELOS) Finding for PT99 test platform
§ 29.923
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TC04277RD-R-P-09
10/22/2021 →Equivalent Level of Safety (ELOS) Finding for Firewall Backside Burning and Flammable Fluid Zone Ignition Source
§ 29.901, 29.1191
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TC04277RD-R-P-11
10/22/2021 →Equivalent Level of Safety finding for unintended disappearance of Main Gearbox (MGB) pressure limit instrument markings under certain operating conditions
§ 21.21, 29.1301, 29.1305, 29.1549
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TC04277RD-R-P-10
08/24/2021 →Equivalent Level of Safety (ELOS) Finding for the Air Intake Fireproof Ducts
§ 29.1103
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TC04277RD-R-C-01
03/09/2021 →Equivalent Level of Safety (ELOS) Finding for Other than Side-of-Fuselage Passenger Emergency Exits
§ 29.807
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TC04277RD-R-P-1
03/01/2021 →Equivalent Level of Safety (ELOS) Finding for the Part Time Display of Vehicle Parameters
§ 29.1305, 29.1351, 29.1435
+ 5 more
04 / Regulations watching this type
Advisory Circulars and Federal Register activity for AIRBUS HELICOPTERS H160-B
Advisory Circulars
No ACs explicitly mention this type. Showing universal operating-rule ACs that apply to all aircraft.
Recent Federal Register activity
Latest rulemakings touching general operating rules (Part 91) and maintenance rules (Part 43).
- 2026-04-17 Settlement Policy for Small Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Cases FR ↗
- 2026-02-10 Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations; Reopening of Comment Period; Denial of Extension FR ↗
- 2026-02-02 25-Hour Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) Requirement, New Aircraft Production FR ↗
- 2026-01-28 Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations; Reopening of Comment Period FR ↗
- 2026-01-07 Requirements for Interference-Tolerant Radio Altimeter Systems FR ↗
05 / Aircraft of this type
All 15 registered N-numbers
Every tail currently on the FAA registry for this make/model. Click an N-number to query the FAA Aircraft Inquiry; rows flagged ● have NTSB events on file. Tails seeded with full TallyAero pages link directly.
| N-number | St | Year | NTSB | FAA |
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| N160UM | TX | 2025 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N23AH | DE | 2024 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N30EN | UT | 2023 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N463MH | TX | 2025 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N561AH | TX | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N60NY | TX | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N672P | TX | 2022 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N673P | TX | 2023 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N674P | TX | 2023 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N675P | TX | 2024 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N833MK | NJ | 2023 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N844MK | NJ | 2023 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N855MK | NJ | 2023 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N89AH | WY | 2025 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N954AH | TX | — | · | Look up ↗ |
Source — FAA Aircraft Registry · click "Look up" to query the live registry record (owner, address, last airworthiness)
05 / Sources & Methodology
Every count traces back to a primary US-government source
- FAA Aircraft Registry →
Refreshed Apr 27, 2026
Available
- NTSB CAROL →
Refreshed Apr 27, 2026
Available
- Federal Register (FAA Airworthiness Directives) →
Refreshed Apr 27, 2026
Available
We render counts and lists as the agency publishes them. Read the methodology →