| Tail Number / N-Number | N117CH |
| Manufacturer | MESSERSCHMITT |
| Model | BK 117 B-1 |
| Year Built | 1987 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 7123 |
| Aircraft Type | Rotorcraft |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 11 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | LYCOMING |
| Engine Model | LTS-101 SER |
| Engine Type | Turbo-shaft |
| Number of Engines | 2 engines |
| Horsepower per Engine | 317 hp (236 kW) |
| Total Horsepower | 634 hp (473 kW) |
| Type of Registrant | Corporation |
| Owner Name | METRO AVIATION INC |
| Street | PO BOX 7008 |
| City | SHREVEPORT |
| State | LA |
| Zip Code | 71137-7008 |
| Region | Southwestern |
| County | Caddo Parish |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 2000-11-22 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1988-02-02 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-07-11 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-12-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50043156 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A0466E |