MBB/Kawasaki BK 117 Helicopter - Comprehensive Manual Collection

This comprehensive digital collection contains authentic technical documentation for the MBB/Kawasaki BK 117 twin-engine multi-purpose helicopter, providing essential reference materials for historians, restorers, collectors, and aviation enthusiasts.

Manuals Included in This Collection

• MBB/Kawasaki BK 117 Helicopter Structural Repair Manual (English and Japanese Language)
• MBB/Kawasaki BK 117 Helicopter Ground Support Equipment Manual (English and Japanese Language)
• MBB/Kawasaki BK 117 Helicopter Student Manual (English Language)
• MBB/Kawasaki BK 117 Illustrated Parts Catalog Manual (English and Japanese Language)

Historical Note

The MBB/Kawasaki BK 117 represents a landmark achievement in international aerospace collaboration, born from a 1977 partnership between Germany's Messerschmitt-Bölkow-Blohm (MBB) and Japan's Kawasaki Heavy Industries. First flown on 13 June 1979, this twin-engine multi-purpose helicopter was designed to meet the demanding requirements of emergency medical services, law enforcement, corporate transport, and utility operations worldwide.

Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, the BK 117 distinguished itself as one of the most versatile and reliable helicopters in its class. Its spacious cabin, excellent performance characteristics, and twin-engine safety made it the aircraft of choice for air ambulance operators across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. The helicopter's ability to operate in hot-and-high conditions, combined with its exceptional maneuverability, enabled it to save countless lives in mountain rescue operations and emergency medical evacuations from remote locations.

The BK 117 saw extensive service in diverse roles: German police forces employed it for traffic surveillance and law enforcement, Japanese disaster relief agencies relied on it during earthquakes and typhoons, and corporate operators valued its smooth ride and executive interior configurations. Over 400 units were produced across multiple variants, including the BK 117 A-1, A-3, A-4, B-1, B-2, and C-1, each incorporating progressive improvements in avionics, engines, and systems.

The aircraft's legacy continues today through its direct descendant, the Airbus H145 (formerly EC145), which evolved from the BK 117 C-2 variant. This lineage demonstrates the enduring excellence of the original design, with modern H145 helicopters serving in the same emergency medical, law enforcement, and utility roles that made the BK 117 famous.

For restorers maintaining operational BK 117 helicopters, historians documenting this important chapter in rotorcraft development, aviation museums preserving these versatile machines, and enthusiasts studying international aerospace collaboration, these original technical manuals represent authentic documentation used throughout the aircraft's distinguished service life. The collection includes the comprehensive manuals that guided pilots, mechanics, and operators through every aspect of BK 117 operations, from initial training to complex maintenance procedures.

Disclaimer

This item is sold for historical and reference only. These are either ORIGINAL or COPIES of manuals and blueprints used when these aircraft were in active duty, now transferred into electronic format. These manuals and blueprints are not meant to be used for current update material for certification / repair, but make an excellent reference for the scholar, collector, modeller or aircraft buffs.

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