N979AM - 2012 Eurocopter (airbus Helicopters) EC 130 B4 Aircraft Registration

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2012 Eurocopter (Airbus Helicopters) EC 130 B4

Aircraft Description

N979AM is a 2012 , a turbo-shaft aircraft registered to Air Methods LLC in Greenwood Village, CO. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 20, 2012. The registration certificate was issued on September 23, 2025. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2032. Powered by a Turbomeca ARRIEL 2B1 engine producing 747 horsepower, N979AM is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ADA520 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N979AM was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 38.5808, -90.1627 on June 11, 2026. The FAA registry record for N979AM was last updated on May 28, 2026. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

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AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N979AM. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
2012
Manufacturer
Eurocopter (Airbus Helicopters)
Model
EC 130 B4
Type Aircraft
Rotorcraft
ICAO Type Code
EC30EC-130
Weight Class
12,500–19,999 lbs
Airworthiness Date
November 20, 2012
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 23, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
AIR METHODS LLC
Address
5500 S QUEBEC ST
City
GREENWOOD VILLAGE
State / Zip Code
Colorado80111-1914
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Number of Engines
Engine Manufacturer
TURBOMECA
Engine Model
ARRIEL 2B1
Horsepower
747 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
53322440
Mode S Code (Hex)
ADA520

Additional Details

Registration
N979AM
Serial Number
7481
Number of Engines
Number of Seats
Expiration Date
September 30, 2032
Last Action Date
May 28, 2026
Last Update Date
Unique ID
01108929

Last Known Position

Date
July 30, 2026 (UTC 10:35:09)
Airport
Latitude
32.159866
Longitude
-105.142181

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-08-01 01:32:20 UTC