N3531T

This entry describes the rotorcraft registered as N3531T, a Bölkow Bo 105C with serial number S-188. The airframe is recorded on the United States registry and carries a US registration, indicating its operating authority and maintenance oversight fall under US civil aviation regulations. The specific build year and full ownership history are not published in the provided data, but the aircraft’s serial and registration tie it to the Messerschmitt-Bölkow-Blohm (MBB) / Bölkow production run. Notable registry action includes its documentation under US registration as N3531T, which influences inspection intervals and parts traceability under US oversight.

The cabin configuration for this specific airframe supports 1–2 crew + up to 4 passengers, enabling mixed pilot-and-single-pilot operations depending on mission requirements and qualification. Typical operations for an aircraft of this configuration focus on short to medium-range missions within its 355 nm range and at cruise speeds near 110 kts, suitable for shuttle, light utility, aerial survey, or emergency response roles. Avionics fit and exact interior finish are not published for this airframe; operator-specific installations would determine mission avionics and communications capability. Maintenance considerations for this example are governed by its Allison 250-C20B turboshaft engines and the Bo 105C airframe’s legacy parts network, with US registration driving compliance with Federal Aviation Administration maintenance and record-keeping standards.

The Bölkow Bo 105C occupies a performance niche as a light, twin-engine rotorcraft optimized for agility, redundancy, and short-range utility tasks aligned with its 110 kts cruise and 17,000 ft service ceiling. In the rotorcraft market, this model appeals to buyers seeking a compact twin-turbine platform capable of carrying up to four passengers plus crew, often competing with single- and twin-engine light helicopters in charter, medical evacuation, and corporate shuttle roles. Resale and maintenance considerations for this serial (S-188) and registration (N3531T) center on legacy parts availability and logbook continuity; US registration aids market confidence by ensuring airworthiness documentation adheres to FAA standards.