Rotorcraft reported to have been destroyed, rotorcraft used by foreign military, and rotorcraft reported as scrap or sold for scrap are not eligible for certification.

Destroyed Helicopters

The National Transportation Safety Board (NSTB) Aviation Accident Database lists aircraft determined by the NTSB as having been destroyed in an accident. The Aviation Investigation Search can be used to find rotorcraft that have been classified as destroyed; select "Helicopter" in the Category field, and "Destroyed" in the Damage field to find a listing of accident reports with rotorcraft reported as destroyed. Additional fields can be used to narrow the search by aircraft Make, Model, Registration (N-Number), etc.

Helicopters Not Eligible for Restricted Category - Foreign Military

14 CFR 21.25(a)(2) states that to be eligible for a restricted category certificate, an aircraft must have been used by the United States military. Therefore, any foreign military-used surplus helicopter or part is not eligible for FAA certification in a restricted category under 14 CFR §21.25. The helicopters listed below were either delivered to foreign military organizations, or were involved in a lend/lease program in a foreign military organization. These helicopters and their components are ineligible for operation in the U.S. because they are known to have been used in foreign military operations.

Foreign Military Helicopter Serial Numbers

Military Surplus Sold as Scrap

Military aircraft in DoD surplus Category B (those aircraft not intended for further flight or intended for scrap or ground use only) are not eligible for restricted category certification. Helicopters sold as scrap by state agencies acting on behalf of the United States are also considered ineligible for restricted category certification.

Helicopters Identified or Sold as Scrap