Type Record · As of May 3, 2026
EUROCOPTER EC 130
Rotorcraft · TURBOMECA ARRIEL 1B
Registered
2
Year Range
2001–2001
NTSB Events
1
Airworthiness Directives
48
Aircraft Resources
01 / Distribution
Where the fleet lives and was built
Counts of currently-registered EUROCOPTER EC 130 aircraft by US state and decade of manufacture, sourced from the FAA Aircraft Registry.
By State (top 10)
- VT 50.0% 1
- CO 50.0% 1
By Decade of Manufacture
- 2000s 100.0% 2
02 / NTSB Records
Events involving EUROCOPTER EC 130 aircraft
1 event(s) on file. Showing the most recent 1.
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Jan 5, 2006
N11QDLahaina, Hawaii
NTSB Docket →
03 / Airworthiness Directives
FAA directives applicable to EUROCOPTER EC 130
48 directive(s) on file. Showing the most recent 25 · 23 more in the Federal Register.
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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,…
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Apr 4, 2022
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Helicopters Model EC130T2 helicopters. This AD was prompted by the determination of a certain part needing a life limit and re- identification. This AD requires re-identifying a certain part-numbered engine-to-main gearbox (engine-MGB) coupling shaf…
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Feb 23, 2022
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters (Type Certificate Previously Held by Eurocopter France) Helicopters
The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2021-11- 25, which applied to certain Airbus Helicopters (type certificate previously held by Eurocopter France) Model AS350B3 and EC130T2 helicopters. AD 2021-11-25 required revising the existing rotorcraft flight manual (RFM) for your helicopter by inserting a new…
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Jan 31, 2022
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Helicopters Model AS350B, AS350BA, AS350B1, AS350B2, AS350B3, AS350D, EC130B4, and EC130T2 helicopters; AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1, AS355F2, AS355N, and AS355NP helicopters; and Model SA-365C1, SA-365C2, SA-365N, SA-365N1, AS-365N2, and AS 365 N3 helic…
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Jan 20, 2022
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Helicopters Model EC130T2 helicopters. This proposed AD was prompted by the determination of a certain part needing a life limit and re-identification. This proposed AD would require re- identifying a certain part-numbered engine-to-main gearb…
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Dec 28, 2021
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters (Type Certificate Previously Held by Eurocopter France) Helicopters
The FAA proposes to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2021-11-25, which applies to certain Airbus Helicopters (type certificate previously held by Eurocopter France) Model AS350B3 and EC130T2 helicopters. AD 2021-11-25 requires revising the existing rotorcraft flight manual (RFM) for your helicopter by inserting…
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Oct 29, 2021
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Helicopters Model AS350B, AS350BA, AS350B1, AS350B2, AS350B3, AS350D, EC130B4, and EC130T2 helicopters; Model AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1, AS355F2, AS355N, and AS355NP helicopters; and Model SA-365C1, SA-365C2, SA-365N, SA-365N1, AS-365N2, and AS…
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Jun 24, 2021
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters (Type Certificate Previously Held by Eurocopter France) Helicopters
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Helicopters (Type Certificate previously held by Eurocopter France) Model AS350B3 and EC130T2 helicopters. This AD was prompted by a report of failure of an engine digital electronic control unit (DECU). This AD requires revising the existing Ro…
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Apr 28, 2021
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters
The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2016-08-20 for certain Airbus Helicopters (previously Eurocopter France) EC130B4 and EC130T2 helicopters. AD 2016-08-20 required repetitively inspecting the tail boom to Fenestron junction frame (junction frame) for a crack. This new AD continues to require inspectin…
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Mar 22, 2021
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters (Type Certificate Previously Held by Eurocopter France) Helicopters
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Helicopters (Type Certificate previously held by Eurocopter France) Model AS350B3 and EC130T2 helicopters. This proposed AD was prompted by a report of failure of an engine digital electronic control unit (DECU). This proposed AD would req…
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Mar 5, 2021
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters
The FAA proposes to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2016-08-20 for certain Airbus Helicopters (previously Eurocopter France) EC130B4 and EC130T2 helicopters. AD 2016-08-20 requires repetitively inspecting the tail boom to Fenestron junction frame (junction frame) for a crack. Since the FAA issued AD 2016-08-20,…
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Nov 9, 2020
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus Helicopters Model AS350B, AS350B1, AS350B2, AS350B3, AS350BA, AS350D, AS350D1, AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1, AS355F2, AS355N, AS355NP, EC130B4, and EC130T2 helicopters. This AD requires visually inspecting each main rotor gearbox (MGB) suspension bar attachm…
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Oct 8, 2020
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Helicopters Model SA-365N, SA-365N1, AS-365N2, AS 365 N3, EC 155B, EC155B1, AS350B3, AS355F, AS355F1, AS355F2, AS355N, AS355NP, EC130B4, and EC130T2 helicopters. This AD requires inspecting the main rotor (M/R) servo actuators, and depending on…
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Apr 13, 2020
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus Helicopters Model AS350B, AS350B1, AS350B2, AS350B3, AS350BA, AS350C, AS350D, AS350D1, AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1, AS355F2, AS355N, AS355NP, EC130B4, and EC130T2 helicopters. This proposed AD would require visually inspecting each main rotor gearbox…
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Oct 26, 2016
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters (Previously Eurocopter France)
We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2014-12- 12 for Airbus Helicopters (previously Eurocopter France) Model EC130B4 and Model EC120B helicopters. AD 2014-12-12 currently requires inspecting and, if necessary, replacing parts of the sliding door star support attachment assembly. This proposed AD would…
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May 2, 2016
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters (Previously Eurocopter France)
We are superseding airworthiness directive (AD) 2014-12-51 for Airbus Helicopters (previously Eurocopter France) Model EC130B4 and EC130T2 helicopters. AD 2014-12-51 required repetitively inspecting the tailboom to Fenestron junction frame (junction frame) for a crack. This new AD retains the requirements of AD 2014-1…
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Sep 25, 2015
Airworthiness Directives Airbus Helicopters (Previously Eurocopter France)
We propose to supersede airworthiness directive (AD) 2014-12- 51 for Airbus Helicopters (previously Eurocopter France) Model EC130B4 and EC130T2 helicopters. AD 2014-12-51 currently requires repetitively inspecting the tailboom to Fenestron junction frame (junction frame) for a crack. This proposed AD would retain the…
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Aug 25, 2015
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus Helicopters Model AS350B, AS350BA, AS350B1, AS350B2, AS350B3, AS350C, AS350D, AS350D1, AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1, AS355F2, AS355N, AS355NP, EC130B4, and EC130T2 helicopters. This AD requires inspecting the swashplate assembly rotating star to determine whethe…
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Mar 27, 2015
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters (Previously Eurocopter France)
We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus Helicopters Model AS350B, AS350BA, AS350B1, AS350B2, AS350B3, AS350C, AS350D, AS350D1, AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1, AS355F2, AS355N, AS355NP, EC130B4, and EC130T2 helicopters. This proposed AD would require inspecting the swashplate assembly rotating star t…
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Aug 5, 2014
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters (Previously Eurocopter France)
We are publishing a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus Helicopters Model EC130B4 and EC130T2 helicopters, which was sent previously to all known U.S. owners and operators of these helicopters. This AD requires repetitively inspecting the Fenestron to tailboom junction frame (junction frame) for a crack. This…
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Jun 30, 2014
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters (Previously Eurocopter France) Helicopters
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Helicopters Model EC120B and EC130B4 helicopters. This AD requires replacing parts of the sliding door star support attachment assembly, depending on the outcome of required inspections. This AD is prompted by a report that passengers in a helicopte…
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Jan 2, 2014
Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Helicopters
We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Eurocopter France (Eurocopter) Model EC120B and EC130B4 helicopters. This proposed AD would require replacing parts of the sliding door star support attachment assembly, depending on the outcome of required inspections. This proposed AD is prompted by…
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Aug 23, 2013
Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Helicopters
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Eurocopter France (Eurocopter) Model EC120B and EC130B4 helicopters with a certain emergency flotation gear (float) installed. This AD requires inspecting the float for chafing of the fabric covering and adding protectors to the float installation to prevent conta…
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Apr 15, 2013
Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Helicopters
We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Eurocopter France (Eurocopter) Model EC120B and EC130B4 helicopters with certain emergency flotation gear (float) installed. This proposed AD would require inspecting the float for chafing of the fabric covering and adding protectors to the float installation…
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Mar 26, 2013
Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Helicopters
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Eurocopter France (Eurocopter) Model EC130 B4 helicopters with a cabin vibration damper installed. This AD requires installing a vibration damper casing assembly on both sides of the helicopter. This AD was prompted by a crack and failure of a cabin vibration damp…
04 / Type Certificate Data Sheets
FAA TCDS for EUROCOPTER EC 130
The TCDS is the legal certification document — weight limits, performance, equipment, AD compliance times, operating limitations. 1 match in the FAA catalog.
- H9EU Historical Rev 13 · 12/10/2001
Eurocopter France
Models: AS-350B1, AS-350C, AS-350BA, AS-350D1 + 16 more
06 / Supplemental Type Certificates
Modifications approved for EUROCOPTER EC 130
123 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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10/03/2023
STC SR02120SE
Installation of Garmin GTN 6XX/7XX Navigation System
Garmin International Inc.
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04/14/2023
STC SH3319NM
Installation of Precise Flight Pulselite Control Unit in the Landing /Taxi Recognition Visual Control Light system,
Precise Flight Inc
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10/07/2021
STC SR00886SE
Installation of Onboard Systems International Cargo Hook Kits
Onboard Systems International
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10/07/2021
STC SR01588SE
Fabrication of Onboard Systems Model 200-299-00 Fuel Drain Guard Kit in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved Onboard Systems Master Drawing List No. 155-1…
Onboard Systems International LLC
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06/29/2020
STC SR02362AK
Installation of a fixed mounted Max-Viz® Enhanced Vision System (EVS) Model 1500 to include a sensor with conformal housing and power supply displaying imagery on any FAA-approved …
PECO Inc
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05/19/2020
STC SH3319NM (1 OF 2)
Installation of Precise Flight Pulselite Control Unit in the\nLanding /Taxi Recognition Visual Control Light system,
Precise Flight Inc
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01/29/2020
STC SR02120SE
Installation of Garmin GTN 6XX/7XX Navigation System
Garmin International Inc
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05/10/2019
STC SR01185SE
Installation of emergency medical stretcher installation.
LifePort LLC
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12/19/2018
STC SR02120SE
Installation of Garmin GTN 6XX/7XX Navigation System
Garmin International Inc
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11/16/2018
STC SR02301SE
Installation of Geneva Aviation 28 - 14 VDC Power Converter
Eagle Copters USA Inc
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12/29/2016
STC SH3319NM
Installation of Precise Flight Pulselite Control Unit in the Landing /Taxi Recognition Visual Control Light system,
Precise Flight Inc
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11/01/2016
STC SR09291RC-D
Installation of a two axis VFR auto-pilot
Safran Electronics & Defense Avionics USA, LLC
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05/05/2016
STC SR00494DE
Installation of an auxiliary seating/litter system per Air Methods Corporation Master Drawing List MDL-130003-1, latest FAA approved revision.
Air Methods Corporation
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04/04/2016
STC SR02120SE
Installation of Garmin GTN 6XX/7XX Navigation System
Garmin International Inc
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01/26/2016
STC SR02362AK
Installation of a fixed mounted Max-Viz® Enhanced Vision System (EVS) Model 1500 to include a sensor with conformal housing and power supply displaying imagery on any FAA-approved …
Max-Viz Inc
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10/28/2015
STC SR02301SE
Installation of Geneva Aviation 28 14 VDC Power Converter
Eagle Copters USA Inc
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09/14/2015
STC SH3509SW
Installation of a Single and Dual Condenser Blower Air Conditioning System
RSG Products Inc
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11/13/2014
STC SR09457RC
Installation of Night Vision Goggle (NVG) Compatible Interior Lighting System
REB Technologies Inc
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09/29/2014
STC SR02301SE
Installation of Geneva Aviation 28 14 VDC Power Converter
Eagle Copters USA Inc
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06/09/2014
STC SH3319NM
Installation of Precise Flight Pulselite Control Unit in the Landing /Taxi Recognition Visual Control Light system,
Precise Flight Inc
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04/15/2014
STC SR09270RC-D
Installation of a belly anti-collision strobe light.
Airbus Helicopters, Inc.
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01/17/2014
STC SR02301SE
Installation of Geneva Aviation 28 14 VDC Power Converter
Geneva Aviation Inc.
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10/29/2013
STC SR02120SE
Installation of Garmin GTN 6XX/7XX Navigation System
Garmin International Inc
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08/07/2013
STC SR00115DE
Installation of a Video Camera System.
Integrated Flight Systems Inc
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07/31/2013
STC SR01632NY
Installation of Airframe Mounted Fuel Filter
Eurocopter Canada Limited
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07/25/2013
STC SH3319NM
Installation of Precise Flight Pulselite Control Unit in the Landing /Taxi Recognition Visual Control Light system,
Precise Flight Inc
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07/23/2013
STC SH2676SO
Installation of a lubrication oil scavenge filter.
Purolator Facet Inc.
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06/20/2013
STC SR03286NY
Installation of Adjustable Glare Shield Modification
Eurocopter Canada Limited
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04/30/2013
STC SR02254NY
Installation of Air Cruisers Company Emergency Flotation installation kit
Air Cruisers Company
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03/07/2013
STC SR09576RC
Installation of Garmin G500H Flight Display System
Garmin International Inc
+ 93 more STCs on file
07 / PMA replacement parts
FAA-approved replacement parts for EUROCOPTER EC 130
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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MDL-721-9024#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/83695334EA11894B862579C60058C86D.0001##
DART AEROSPACE LTD. AFT BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT EXTENDER
Air Methods Corp International replaces Modification Parts
PMA holder → -
MDL-721-9020#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/20D7606FBF3AD718862579C60058C841.0001##
SUPPLEMENTAL LIGHTING SYSTEM
Air Methods Corp International replaces Modification Parts
PMA holder → -
MDL 101-9096#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/89527E306323A73E86257943006F9657.0001##
Roll On Folding Litter
Air Methods Corp International replaces Modification Parts
PMA holder → -
MDL 721-9034#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/948DEDF2C8784DDA86257943006F9620.0001##
EC-130 ROFL Floor Latch System
Air Methods Corp International replaces Modification Parts
PMA holder → -
MDL 721-9040#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/F86E0ED64B9A5BB5862578260067FB03.0001##
Public Address System
Air Methods Corp International replaces Modification Parts
PMA holder → -
MDL 721-9028#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/C122120EAB2F4CF6862578260067FAD9.0001##
Night Vision Goggle (NVG) Compatible Modifications
Air Methods Corp International replaces Modification Parts
PMA holder → -
MDL 721-9026#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/4874B15578C07C11862578260067FA1C.0001##
Reduced Instrument Panel and Enhanced Avionics
Air Methods Corp International replaces Modification Parts
PMA holder → -
MDL 721-9030#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/B90823D4E6CB894A862578260067FA4E.0001##
Reduced Instrument Panel and Enhanced Avionics
Air Methods Corp International replaces Modification Parts
PMA holder → -
MDL 721-9020#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/030EBA69EC87CC9F862576C500504394.0001##
Supplemental Lighting System
Air Methods Corp International replaces Modification Parts
PMA holder → -
MDL-130005-1#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/673F906FACC0D0558525703B00584752.0001##
Installation of Communication Equipment System
Air Methods Corp International replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
MDL-130004-1#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/6888C936509F882D8525703B00584751.0001##
Installation of Exterior Lighting System
Air Methods Corp International replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
MDL-130001-1#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/E52287467A9E6A908525703B0058474F.0001##
Installation of EMS System
Air Methods Corp International replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
MDL-130003-1#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DAF3117EDB74AC278525703B00584750.0001##
Installation of Auxiliary Seating/Litter System
Air Methods Corp International replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
MDL 721-9011#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DA9F200865F76983862572C80051CED3.0001##
Installation of a Nightscanner Searchlight and a Super Nightscanner Searchlight
Air Methods Corp International replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
MDL 721-9004#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/463ED5BF7E5807AC862572C80051CE6F.0001##
Installation of a Patient Loading System
Air Methods Corp International replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
130-00-031-HP Corporate Version#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/CD174D800956D93C86257590005078EC.0001##
Vapor Cycle Air Conditioning System
RSG Products Inc replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
030611-15-72#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/73D85C092EFE7BEB862573B00077B2DC.0001##
Cable (Bulkhead to Hand Controller)
Spectrolab Inc replaces -
PMA holder → -
017500-111#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/28433D8A60F74721862573B00077B2C1.0001##
Searchlight
Spectrolab Inc replaces 017500-111
PMA holder → -
032432-93#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/CA0D21063C9444D0862573B00077B2F6.0001##
Cable (J-Box to Fuselage)
Spectrolab Inc replaces 032432-93
PMA holder → -
032430#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/4B020E542F6F2A7E862573B00077B339.0001##
Quick Connect Junction Box
Spectrolab Inc replaces 032430
PMA holder → -
030039#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/37E6EB9D63146AC3862573B00077B260.0001##
Hand Controller
Spectrolab Inc replaces 030039
PMA holder → -
032088-200#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/AE9826AC25692FC7862573B00077AF78.0001##
Cable (J-Box to Cabin Floor)
Spectrolab Inc replaces 03288088-200
PMA holder → -
032433-48-32#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/351B9769BDEA86FC862573B00077B319.0001##
Cable (Bulkhead to Gimbal/Searchlight)
Spectrolab Inc replaces 032433-48-32
PMA holder → -
032013-200-200#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DF15285A88A29FCD862573B00077B35A.0001##
Cable (power)
Spectrolab Inc replaces 032013-200-200
PMA holder → -
019059-110#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/BA49EA46A8551DED862573B00077B2A0.0001##
Gimbal-Aluminum Arm
Spectrolab Inc replaces 019059-110
PMA holder → -
022955-121#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/D7E75CCCC99A2DC2862573B00077B27E.0001##
Gimbal-Steel Arm
Spectrolab Inc replaces 022955-121
PMA holder →
04 / Regulations watching this type
Advisory Circulars and Federal Register activity for EUROCOPTER EC 130
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 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.
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 →