Type Record · As of May 3, 2026

EUROCOPTER DEUTSCHLAND GMBH EC-135

Rotorcraft · TURBOMECA ARRIUS 2B1

Registered

Year Range

1998–1998

NTSB Events

Airworthiness Directives

Aircraft Resources

Engine · Safran Helicopter Engines → Search FAA TCDS →

01 / Distribution

Where the fleet lives and was built

Counts of currently-registered EUROCOPTER DEUTSCHLAND GMBH EC-135 aircraft by US state and decade of manufacture, sourced from the FAA Aircraft Registry.

By State (top 10)

NV 50.0% 1
TX 50.0% 1

By Decade of Manufacture

1990s 100.0% 2

02 / NTSB Records

Events involving EUROCOPTER DEUTSCHLAND GMBH EC-135 aircraft

No NTSB-recorded events match EUROCOPTER DEUTSCHLAND GMBH EC-135 in the indexed corpus.

03 / Airworthiness Directives

FAA directives applicable to EUROCOPTER DEUTSCHLAND GMBH EC-135

45 directive(s) on file. Showing the most recent 25 · 20 more in the Federal Register.

May 23, 2022

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters and Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (AHD) Helicopters

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus Helicopters Model AS350B, AS350B1, AS350B2, AS350B3, AS350BA, AS350D, AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1, AS355F2, AS355N, AS355NP, EC130B4, and EC130T2 helicopters; and Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (AHD) Model EC135P1, EC135P2, EC135P2+, EC135P3, EC135T1,…

Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗
Jan 19, 2022

Airworthiness Directives; Safran Helicopter Engines, S.A. (Type Certificate Previously Held by Turbomeca S.A.) Turboshaft Engines

The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2005-12-08 for certain Safran Helicopter Engines, S.A. (Safran Helicopter Engines) Arrius 2B1, 2B1A, 2B1A-1, and 2B2 model turboshaft engines. AD 2005-12- 08 required replacing the software in the engine electronic control unit (EECU). This AD was prompted by a repor…

Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗
Oct 18, 2021

Airworthiness Directives; Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters and Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (AHD) Helicopters

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus Helicopters Model AS332C, AS332C1, AS332L, AS332L1, AS350B, AS350BA, AS350B1, AS350B2, AS350B3, AS350D, AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1, AS355F2, AS355N, AS355NP, AS-365N2, AS 365 N3, EC120B, EC130B4, EC130T2, EC 155B, EC155B1, SA-365N, and SA-365N1 helicopters…

Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗
Jun 16, 2021

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters and Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (AHD) Helicopters

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus Helicopters Model AS332C, AS332C1, AS332L, AS332L1, AS350B, AS350BA, AS350B1, AS350B2, AS350B3, AS350D, AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1, AS355F2, AS355N, AS355NP, AS-365N2, AS 365 N3, EC120B, EC130B4, EC130T2, EC 155B, EC155B1, SA-365N, and SA-365N1 helic…

Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗
Dec 18, 2020

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Helicopters

The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2007-26-51 which applied to certain Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Model EC135 helicopters. AD 2007-26-51 required inspecting the tail rotor control rod (control rod) and ball pivot and, depending on findings, replacing those parts. This new AD requires inspecti…

Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗
Jun 18, 2020

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Helicopters

The FAA proposes to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2007-26-51, which applies to certain Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Model EC135 helicopters. AD 2007-26-51 requires an inspection of the tail rotor control rod (control rod) and ball pivot and, depending on findings, replacing these parts. Since the FAA i…

Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗
Nov 16, 2018

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (Previously Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH) Helicopters

We are revising Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2013-21-05 for Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH (now Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH) (Airbus Helicopters) Model EC135 P1, P2, P2+, T1, T2, and T2+ helicopters. AD 2013-21-05 required an initial and repetitive inspections of certain bearings and modifying the floor and a rod…

Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗
Apr 2, 2018

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (Previously Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH) Helicopters

We propose to revise Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2013-21-05 for Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH (now Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH) (Airbus Helicopters) Model EC135 P1, P2, P2+, T1, T2, and T2+ helicopters. AD 2013-21-05 requires an initial and repetitive inspections of certain bearings and modifying the floor and…

Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗
Mar 29, 2018

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (Type Certificate Previously Held by Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH)

We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2013-16-14 for Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH (now Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH) Model EC 135 P1, P2, P2+, T1, T2, and T2+ helicopters. AD 2013-16-14 required installing a washer in and modifying the main transmission filter housing upper part. Since we issued AD 201…

Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗
Nov 3, 2017

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (Type Certificate Previously Held by Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH)

We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2013-16- 14 for Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH (now Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH) Model EC 135 P1, P2, P2+, T1, T2, and T2+ helicopters. AD 2013- 16-14 currently requires installing a washer in and modifying the main transmission filter housing upper part. Since…

Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗
Jan 21, 2016

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (Previously Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH) (Airbus Helicopters)

We are revising airworthiness directive (AD) 2015-12-09 for Airbus Helicopters Model EC135P1, EC135T1, EC135P2, EC135T2, EC135P2+, EC135T2+, and MBB-BK 117 C-2 helicopters. AD 2015-12-09 required inspecting certain washers for movement and making the appropriate repairs if the washers move. As published, AD 2015-12-09…

Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗
Aug 3, 2015

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (Previously Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH) (Airbus Helicopters)

We propose to revise airworthiness directive (AD) 2015-12-09 for Airbus Helicopters Model EC135P1, EC135T1, EC135P2, EC135T2, EC135P2+, EC135T2+, and MBB-BK 117 C-2 helicopters. AD 2015-12-09 currently requires inspecting certain washers for movement and making the appropriate repairs if the washers move. As published…

Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗
Jun 18, 2015

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (Previously Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH) (Airbus Helicopters)

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus Helicopters Model EC135P1, EC135T1, EC135P2, EC135T2, EC135P2+, EC135T2+, and MBB-BK 117 C-2 helicopters. This AD requires inspecting certain washers for movement and making appropriate repairs if the washers move. This AD was prompted by play found between…

Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗
Aug 18, 2014

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (Previously Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH) (Airbus Helicopters) Helicopters

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus Helicopters Model EC135P1, EC135T1, EC135P2, EC135T2, EC135P2+, EC135T2+, and MBB-BK 117 C-2 helicopters. This proposed AD would require inspecting certain washers for movement and making appropriate repairs if the washers move. This proposed AD is prom…

Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗
Jul 15, 2014

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (Type Certificate Previously Held by Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH Helicopters) (AHD)

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for AHD Model EC135P1, P2, P2+, T1, T2, and T2+ helicopters. This AD requires repetitive visual inspections of the ring frame X9227 for a crack and, if there is a crack, replacing the ring frame before further flight. This AD is prompted by a fatigue crack in the ring…

Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗
Mar 10, 2014

Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH Helicopters

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH (ECD) Model EC135 and MBB-BK 117 C-2 helicopters. This AD requires inspecting the flight-control bearings repetitively, replacing any loose bearing with an airworthy flight- control bearing, and installing bushings and washers. This AD…

Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗
Jan 31, 2014

Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH Helicopters

We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2012-10- 53 for Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH (ECD) Model EC135P1, EC135P2, EC135P2+, EC135T1, EC135T2, and EC135T2+ helicopters. AD 2012-10-53 currently requires, before further flight and at specified intervals, checking and inspecting the upper and lower main rotor…

Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗
Oct 31, 2013

Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH Helicopters

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH (Eurocopter) Model EC135 P1, P2, P2+, T1, T2, and T2+ helicopters. This AD requires inspecting each linear transducer bearing (bearing) for freedom of movement and replacing the bearing if there is binding or rough turning or if there i…

Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗
Sep 13, 2013

Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH Helicopters

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH (ECD) Model EC135P1, EC135P2, EC135P2+, EC135T1, EC135T2, and EC135T2+ helicopters with certain fire extinguishing systems installed. This AD requires modifying the fire extinguishing system injection tubes. This AD is prompted by a rep…

Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗
Sep 4, 2013

Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH Helicopters

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH (ECD) EC 135 P1, P2, P2+, T1, T2, and T2+ helicopters equipped with a certain main transmission housing upper part. This AD requires installing a corrugated washer in the middle of the main transmission filter housing upper part and…

Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗
Jul 23, 2013

Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH Helicopters

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH (Eurocopter) Model EC135P2+ and EC135T2+ helicopters. This proposed AD would require inspecting the mechanical air conditioning system compressor bearing block upper bearing (upper bearing) for corrosion, leaking grease, con…

Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗
Jul 3, 2013

Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH Helicopters

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH (Eurocopter) Model EC135 P1, EC135 P2, EC135 P2+, EC135 T1, EC135 T2, and EC135 T2+ helicopters. This proposed AD would require analyzing the main gearbox (MGB) oil for indications of metal chips or pieces, reviewing the MGB log or…

Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗
Jul 3, 2013

Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH Helicopters

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH (ECD) Model EC135 and MBB-BK 117 C-2 helicopters. This proposed AD is prompted by the discovery during a routine inspection of loose flight control bearings because of incorrect installation. This proposed AD would require inspectin…

Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗
May 23, 2013

Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH Model Helicopters

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH (Eurocopter) Model EC135 P1, P2, P2+, T1, T2, and T2+ helicopters to require inspecting each linear transducer bearing (bearing) for freedom of movement. This proposed AD would also require replacing the bearing if there is binding…

Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗
May 16, 2013

Airworthiness Directives; Spectrolab Nightsun XP Searchlight

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for a certain Spectrolab Nightsun XP Searchlight Assembly (searchlight) installed on, but not limited to Agusta S.p.A. (Agusta) Model AB139 and Model AW139 helicopters, Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (Sikorsky) Model S-92A helicopters, and Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH (…

Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

07 / PMA replacement parts

FAA-approved replacement parts for EUROCOPTER DEUTSCHLAND GMBH EC-135

58 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.

44301-500#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/3FBB74E7F26DE29386257E45006B47EE.0001##

Hoist Boom

Goodrich Corporation replaces 44301-500
PMA holder →
44301-720#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/30E93D5036DDE72586257E45006B47EF.0001##

Pendant

Goodrich Corporation replaces 44301-720
PMA holder →
44301-10-2#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/EBFA993C9AB5EEA286257E45006B47EC.0001##

Rescue Hoist Assy.

Goodrich Corporation replaces 44301-10-2
PMA holder →
44301-700#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/631E7C0CC09DD03B86257E45006B47F0.0001##

Junction Box

Goodrich Corporation replaces 44301-700
PMA holder →
44301-700#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/26AA13543F7E5FED86257A3A004F87A0.0001##

Junction Box

Goodrich Corporation replaces 44301-700
PMA holder →
44301-500#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/1780789F5468C34186257A3A004F86F2.0001##

Hoist Boom

Goodrich Corporation replaces 44301-500
PMA holder →
44301-720#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/A576B9B5A1DDC06886257A3A004F8748.0001##

Pendant

Goodrich Corporation replaces 44301-720
PMA holder →
44301-10-2#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/BA78B3CDFD178DDA86257A3A004F869E.0001##

Rescue Hoist ASSY

Goodrich Corporation replaces 44301-10-2
PMA holder →
FD600CAM-2#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/393013934921D9B486257DB2006E1DD4.0001##

HIGH-RESOLUTION CAMERA

FDS Avionics Corp d/b/a Flight Display Systems replaces FD600CAM-2
PMA holder →
MDL-731-9032#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/A8F0A12A89E9B42B862579C60058C809.0001##

MARTIN-BAKER AIRCRAFT CO. LTD. SIDE- FACING UTILITY SEAT

Air Methods Corp International replaces Modification Parts
PMA holder →
98020135-MDL#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/78864F8593A311F986257953005C8159.0001##

EC-135 NVG Modification Kit

REB Technologies Inc replaces Modification Part
PMA holder →
10C-0059-7#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/9EA8D90540ADF854862577EB00534B8A.0001##

Converter, Liquid Oxygen -7 Liter

Essex Cryogenics of Missouri Inc replaces 10C-0059-7
PMA holder →
FD600CAM-2#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/7FF6A16C0A453DB986257760004A8FF5.0001##

High-Resolution Camera

FDS Avionics Corp d/b/a Flight Display Systems replaces FD600CAM-2
PMA holder →
MDI 731-9023#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/B665C9F321CED9418525703B00584846.0001##

Installation of Roll-on Litter System

Air Methods Corp International replaces Modification Part
PMA holder →
DL135M-110#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/84103BCC407061728625758D006656C3.0001##

Installation of landing gear skid extensions

Metro Aviation Inc replaces Modification Part
PMA holder →
MDI 731-9001#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/045CCF7D50512E5D862572C80051CD7F.0001##

Installation of Night Vision Goggles (NVG)

Air Methods Corp International replaces Modification Part
PMA holder →
ASU-AUTOP-1-1#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/62DE560D03CB1A12862572B9004818A6.0001##

Filter

Aviation Specialties Unlimited Inc replaces Modification Part
PMA holder →
ASU-GRNBY-MC-1#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/76F6055B6530672A862572B90048187C.0001##

Filter

Aviation Specialties Unlimited Inc replaces Modification Part
PMA holder →
ASU-GTX327-1#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/596D23FED7D32117862572B900481850.0001##

Filter

Aviation Specialties Unlimited Inc replaces Modification Part
PMA holder →
ASU-GNS-430-1#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/3FC654ACE8C1A552862572B9004817F8.0001##

Filter

Aviation Specialties Unlimited Inc replaces Modification Part
PMA holder →
ASU-ANNC-1#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/64A722D36E30AAEC862572B900481826.0001##

Filter

Aviation Specialties Unlimited Inc replaces Modification Part
PMA holder →
ASU-OUTL-1#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/4086F4BEEA802C89862572B9004817A1.0001##

Filter

Aviation Specialties Unlimited Inc replaces Modification Part
PMA holder →
ASU-TFM-6148-1#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/1F642E7315E14C2B862572B9004817CD.0001##

Filter

Aviation Specialties Unlimited Inc replaces Modification Part
PMA holder →
ASU-HWMFD-1#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/3973472C828B180E862572B900481777.0001##

Filter

Aviation Specialties Unlimited Inc replaces Modification Part
PMA holder →
ASU-MFDIFR135-1#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/E400E27462D56382862572B900481713.0001##

Filter

Aviation Specialties Unlimited Inc replaces Modification Part
PMA holder →
ASU-MFDIFR-2#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/49389DB03C447E1C862572B900481743.0001##

Filter

Aviation Specialties Unlimited Inc replaces Modification Part
PMA holder →
ASU-GNS-530-1#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/6F643766B52C6056862572B9004816E1.0001##

Filter

Aviation Specialties Unlimited Inc replaces Modification Part
PMA holder →
ASU-TFM-500#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/911C0A4E7B65C07B862572B90048167A.0001##

Filter

Aviation Specialties Unlimited Inc replaces Modification Part
PMA holder →
ASU-BKKMD850-1#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/32EE870E95013F96862572B9004816AA.0001##

Filter

Aviation Specialties Unlimited Inc replaces Modification Part
PMA holder →
AS-7#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/CAE24D2ECD8A1FD1862572B90048164F.0001##

Filter

Aviation Specialties Unlimited Inc replaces Modification Part
PMA holder →
AS-6#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/9EC5ACFC0B82FBD1862572B90048161A.0001##

Filter

Aviation Specialties Unlimited Inc replaces Modification Part
PMA holder →
ASU-BK-KI227-1#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/4A5DE6FE5803D71F862572B9004815EB.0001##

Filter

Aviation Specialties Unlimited Inc replaces Modification Part
PMA holder →
CM500#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/1F1CE180F8F0CB21862572B9004815C0.0001##

Filter

Aviation Specialties Unlimited Inc replaces Modification Part
PMA holder →
K0605#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/C86194A0A64C8EFB862572B90048158F.0001##

Filter

Aviation Specialties Unlimited Inc replaces Modification Part
PMA holder →
K0405#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/489CC6BCD3404B96862572B90048152A.0001##

Filter

Aviation Specialties Unlimited Inc replaces Modification Part
PMA holder →
K0505#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/88ADDA6A3425BCE5862572B90048155D.0001##

Filter

Aviation Specialties Unlimited Inc replaces Modification Part
PMA holder →
K0305#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/676BA1149A25D366862572B9004814E5.0001##

Filter

Aviation Specialties Unlimited Inc replaces Modification Part
PMA holder →
577-1086#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/A398A4206FCDF2AB862572B9004814BB.0001##

Filter

Aviation Specialties Unlimited Inc replaces Modification Part
PMA holder →
577-1089#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/6B2358C429F38FBC862572B900481486.0001##

Filter

Aviation Specialties Unlimited Inc replaces Modification Part
PMA holder →
577-1091#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/0BB5BEF9D9D0DD0F862572B900481457.0001##

Filter

Aviation Specialties Unlimited Inc replaces Modification Part
PMA holder →

+ 18 more PMA parts on file

04 / Regulations watching this type

Advisory Circulars and Federal Register activity for EUROCOPTER DEUTSCHLAND GMBH EC-135

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).

05 / Aircraft of this type

All 2 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.

2 of 2

N-number	St	Year	Status	NTSB	FAA
N60ZX	NV	1998	Active	·	Look up ↗
N89EM	TX	1998	Active	·	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

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NTSB CAROL →
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Federal Register (FAA Airworthiness Directives) →
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We render counts and lists as the agency publishes them. Read the methodology →