# N10248: 1977 Aerospatiale SA330J

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Aerospatiale SA330J](https://openairdocs.org/model/aerospatiale-sa330j) (registry code 8680629, 19 seats)
- Engine: [Turbomeca TURMO IVC](https://openairdocs.org/engine/turbomeca-turmo-ivc) (registry code 60077)
- Data sheets: [TCDS H4EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/H4EU) (Airbus Helicopters), [TCDS E10EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E10EU) (Turbomeca S.A.) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 1502
- Year built: 1977
- Type: Rotorcraft
- Engine type: Turbo-shaft
- Airworthiness: Standard, transport
- Airworthiness date: June 29, 2006
- Certificate issued: April 6, 2023
- Expires: April 30, 2030
- Mode S code: A00F27
- Registered owner: [Aeroxs Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AEROXS%20INC)
- Location: [Swainsboro, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Swainsboro)
- Owner type: Corporation
- Owner's area on the map: 32.6047° N, 82.3480° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 30401, within about 9 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=10248
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10248

From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026. ADs below are matched by the registry's airframe and engine model codes. They may apply; each AD's applicability can narrow it by serial number, part number or installed equipment. This is not a compliance determination.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 57 in force

### Matched by airframe (Aerospatiale SA330J)

- [AD 2026-08-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-08-01): Time Limits/Maintenance Checks · Airbus Helicopters SA330J. Effective May 19, 2026
- [AD 2026-05-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-05-06): Tail rotor system · Airbus Helicopters AS332C, AS332C1, AS332L and 2 more. Effective Apr 17, 2026
- [AD 2026-04-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-04-01): Fire protection system · Airbus Helicopters SA330J. Effective Mar 10, 2026
- [AD 2025-08-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-08-06): Main Gearbox Oil Cooler · Airbus Helicopters SA330J. Effective Jun 11, 2025
- [AD 2024-18-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-18-05): Fuselage Main, Frame · Airbus Helicopters AS332C, AS332C1, AS332L and 2 more. Effective Nov 12, 2024
- [AD 2024-16-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-16-05): Main rotor gearbox · Airbus Helicopters SA330J. Effective Oct 21, 2024
- [AD 2023-20-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-20-51): Main Rotor Mast/Swashplate · Airbus Helicopters AS332C, AS332C1, AS332L and 3 more. Effective Oct 31, 2023
- [AD 2023-11-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-11-07): Ground Proximity System · Airbus Helicopters 47, 206, 210 and 237 more. Effective Jun 22, 2023
- [AD 2022-23-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-23-06): Rotorcraft Flight Control · Airbus Helicopters SA330J. Effective Jan 6, 2023
- [AD 2022-20-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-20-07): Main Rotor Gearbox · Airbus Helicopters SA330J. Effective Nov 15, 2022
- [AD 2022-06-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-06-12): Main Rotor Drive System · Airbus Helicopters SA330J. Effective May 9, 2022
- [AD 2022-01-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-01-03): Fire Bottle, Portable · Airbus Helicopters AS332C, AS332C1, AS332L and 35 more. Effective Mar 7, 2022
- [AD 2021-22-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-22-07): Fire Bottle, Portable · Airbus A319-111, A319-112, A319-113 and 127 more. Effective Nov 18, 2021
- [AD 2021-19-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-19-16): Passenger/Crew Doors · Airbus Helicopters AS332C, AS332L, AS332L1 and 3 more. Effective Oct 12, 2021
- [AD 2021-13-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-13-09): Main Rotor System · Airbus Helicopters SA330J. Effective Aug 16, 2021
- [AD 2021-05-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-05-06): Window/Windshield System · Airbus Helicopters AS332C, AS332C1, AS332L and 6 more. Effective Apr 19, 2021
- [AD 2021-05-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-05-01): Main rotor gearbox · Airbus Helicopters SA330J. Effective Apr 16, 2021
- [AD 2021-03-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-03-01): Tail Rotor Head, Tail Rotor Control System · Airbus Helicopters AS332C, AS332C1, AS332L and 2 more. Effective Apr 1, 2021
- [AD 2021-04-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-04-04): Tail Rotor Blades · Airbus Helicopters SA330J. Effective Mar 1, 2021
- [AD 2020-17-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-17-11): Hydraulic Pump (Electric/Engine) Main · Airbus Helicopters SA330J. Effective Sep 22, 2020
- [AD 2020-16-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-16-09): Engine Transmission Coupling · Airbus Helicopters SA330J. Effective Sep 10, 2020
- [AD 2014-05-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-05-15): Cabin Equipment/Furnishings · Airbus Helicopters AS332C, AS332L, AS332L1 and 2 more. Effective Apr 15, 2014
- [AD 2014-05-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-05-11): Rotorcraft Flight Control · Airbus Helicopters AS332C, AS332L, AS332L1 and 3 more. Effective Apr 15, 2014
- [AD 2014-03-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-03-02): Rotor Flight Control--Rotorcraft Servo System · Airbus Helicopters AS332C, AS332L, AS332L1 and 2 more. Effective Mar 26, 2014
- [AD 2012-18-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-18-08): Engine Controls · Airbus Helicopters AS332C, AS332L, AS332L1 and 4 more. Effective Oct 24, 2012
- [AD 2011-03-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-03-02): Rotors Flight Control · Airbus Helicopters SA330F, SA330G and SA330J. Effective Apr 14, 2011
- [AD 2010-23-23](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-23-23): Door · Airbus Helicopters AS332C, AS332L, AS332L1 and 4 more. Effective Dec 22, 2010
- [AD 2009-22-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-22-10): Main rotor blade · Airbus Helicopters AS332C, AS332L, AS332L1 and 4 more. Effective Dec 29, 2009
- [AD 2003-14-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-14-12): Equipment Log Card (FME) · Airbus Helicopters AS-365N2, AS-365N3, AS332C and 23 more. Effective Aug 25, 2003
- [AD 2002-25-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-25-01): Tail rotor pitch change rod · Airbus Helicopters AS332C, AS332L, AS332L1 and 3 more. Effective Jan 22, 2003
- [AD 2002-20-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-20-03): Ferry fuel tank (tank) electrostatic ground connector · Airbus Helicopters AS-365N2, AS-365N3, AS332C and 24 more. Effective Nov 6, 2002
- [AD 2002-18-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-18-06): Angular Play of the Tail Rotor Gearbox · Airbus Helicopters AS332C, AS332L, AS332L1 and 3 more. Effective Oct 21, 2002
- [AD 2002-18-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-18-05): Collector Bearing · Airbus Helicopters AS332C, AS332L, AS332L1 and 3 more. Effective Oct 21, 2002
- [AD 2002-15-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-15-08): Cargo Hooks · Airbus Helicopters AS-365N2, AS-365N3, AS332C and 21 more. Effective Sep 6, 2002
- [AD 2002-12-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-12-14): Limitations Section of Rotorcraft Flight Manual (RFM) - Atmospheric Conditions · Airbus Helicopters AS332C, AS332L, AS332L1 and 3 more. Effective Jul 8, 2002
- [AD 2000-10-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-10-05): Flotation Gear Nitrogen Cylinders · Airbus Helicopters SA330F, SA330G, SA330J and 6 more. Effective Jun 29, 2000
- [AD 2000-06-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-06-05): Tail Rotor Blades · Airbus Helicopters AS332C, AS332L, AS332L1 and 4 more. Effective Apr 10, 2000
- [AD 99-07-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-07-07): Main Rotor Head Sleeve · Airbus Helicopters SA330J. Effective Apr 12, 1999
- [AD 99-07-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-07-02): Main Rotor Blade · Airbus Helicopters AS332C, AS332L, AS332L1 and 4 more. Effective Apr 7, 1999
- [AD 98-23-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-23-09): Tail Rotor Shaft Flapping Hinge Retainer · Airbus Helicopters SA330F, SA330G and SA330J. Effective Dec 15, 1998
- [AD 98-23-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-23-03): Bonding Braids · Airbus Helicopters SA330F, SA330G and SA330J. Effective Dec 10, 1998
- [AD 98-13-40](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-13-40): Common Ground Of Transformer-Rectifiers · Airbus Helicopters SA330F, SA330G and SA330J. Effective Jul 31, 1998
- [AD 98-12-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-12-16): Intermediate Gearbox (IGB) Fairing Safety Stop · Airbus Helicopters SA330F, SA330G and SA330J. Effective Jul 14, 1998
- [AD 98-08-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-08-13): Diagonal Cross-Member Crack Inspection · Airbus Helicopters AS332C, AS332L, AS332L1 and 4 more. Effective Apr 27, 1998
- [AD 88-15-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/88-15-02): Main Rotor Head Spindles · Airbus Helicopters SA330F, SA330G and SA330J. Effective Jul 21, 1988
- [AD 82-25-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/82-25-04): Flapping Hinge Pin Nut · Airbus Helicopters SA330J. Effective Dec 14, 1982
- [AD 82-19-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/82-19-03): Main Rotor Spindles · Airbus Helicopters SA330J. Effective Sep 27, 1982
- [AD 82-18-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/82-18-04): Main Bevel Gear Wheel · Airbus Helicopters SA330F, SA330G and SA330J. Effective Sep 7, 1982
- [AD 82-12-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/82-12-07): Tail Rotor Transmission Assembly · Airbus Helicopters SA330F, SA330G and SA330J. Effective Jul 8, 1982
- [AD 81-21-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-21-06): Main Rotor Heads · Airbus Helicopters SA330F, SA330G and SA330J. Effective Oct 12, 1981

### Matched by engine (Turbomeca TURMO IVC)

- [AD 2016-05-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-05-08): Centrifugal compressor inducer blade loss · Turbomeca Turmo IVA and Turmo IVC. Effective Apr 21, 2016
- [AD 2010-02-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-02-08): Pipe union crack · Turbomeca Turmo IVA and Turmo IVC. Effective Feb 3, 2010
- [AD 2009-02-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-02-08): Oil-tank-to-oil-cooler flexible lubrication pipes · Turbomeca Turmo IVA and Turmo IVC. Effective Mar 4, 2009

### Historical (superseded or no longer in force)

- [AD 2025-05-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-05-09) (historical): Rotorcraft Cooling Fan System · Airbus Helicopters SA330J. Effective May 9, 2025
- [AD 2021-23-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-23-13) (historical): Ground Proximity System · Airbus Helicopters K-225, K-190A, K-240 and 237 more. Effective Dec 9, 2021
- [AD 2021-16-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-16-02) (historical): Passenger/Crew Doors · Airbus Helicopters AS332C, AS332L, AS332L1 and 3 more. Effective Sep 24, 2021
- [AD 2021-10-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-10-10) (historical): Main Rotor Gearbox · Airbus Helicopters SA330J. Effective Jun 24, 2021
- [AD 2021-09-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-09-14) (historical): Main Gearbox Oil Cooler · Airbus Helicopters SA330J. Effective Jun 22, 2021
- [AD 2020-19-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-19-02) (historical): Tail Rotor Blades · Airbus Helicopters SA330J. Effective Oct 7, 2020
- [AD 2017-14-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2017-14-05) (historical): Hydraulic Pump (Electric/Engine) Main · Airbus Helicopters SA330J. Effective Jul 26, 2017
- [AD 2010-16-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-16-51) (historical): Main gearbox oil cooler fan · Airbus Helicopters SA330J. Effective Sep 17, 2010
- [AD 2009-25-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-25-09) (historical): Main gearbox · Airbus Helicopters SA330F, SA330G and SA330J. Effective Dec 29, 2009
- [AD 2000-22-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-22-19) (historical): Tail Rotor Blade Skin · Airbus Helicopters SA330F, SA330G and SA330J. Effective Dec 19, 2000
- [AD 99-23-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-23-07) (historical): Rotorcraft Flight Manual Atmospheric Conditions · Eurocopter France AS332C, AS332L, AS332L1 and 3 more. Effective Nov 22, 1999
- [AD 98-06-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-06-04) (historical): Tail Rotor Gearboxes · Eurocopter France AS332C, AS332L, AS332L1 and 3 more. Effective Jul 13, 1998
- [AD 80-12-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/80-12-04) (historical): Tail Rotor Blades · Eurocopter France SA330F, SA330G and SA330J. Effective Jun 2, 1980
- [AD 2006-23-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-23-17) (historical): Centrifugal compressor intake wheel blades · Turbomeca Turmo IVA and Turmo IVC. Effective Dec 21, 2006
- [AD 2006-21-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-21-11) (historical): Flexible lubrication pipes · Turbomeca Turmo IVA and Turmo IVC. Effective Nov 3, 2006
- [AD 2003-11-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-11-09) (historical): Centrifugal Compressor Intake Wheel Blades · Turbomeca Turmo IVA and Turmo IVC. Effective Jul 3, 2003

All 73: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10248/ads.md

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N10248.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N10248.

## Service difficulty reports (2)

As reported by operators and repair stations. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

- [SDR 39LA20150522136](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/39LA20150522136), May 22, 2015: UNKNOWN. SMOKE. DURING ILS APPROACH TO PGUM THE FLIGHT CREW NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE OVERHEAD PANEL. AN EMER WAS DECLARED & ACFT DIVERTED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT.
- [SDR 39LA2013111516](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/39LA2013111516), Nov 15, 2013: ROD. FAILED. UPON LANDING THE NR 2 ENGINE COWLING WAS FOUND UNSECURED & DAMAGED. INSPECTION OF THE NR 2 ENGINE COWLING REVEALED THE COWLING ROD ASSEMBLY HAD FAILED. AFTER FU

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (21)

Approved for this aircraft's airframe or engine model, in force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has; its records do.

### Approved for the airframe (Aerospatiale SA330J)

- [STC SH3319NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH3319NM): Installation of Precise Flight Pulselite Control Unit in the Landing /Taxi Recognition Visual Control Light system,. Precise Flight Inc
- [STC SH4904NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH4904NM): Fabrication, installation, and inspection of onboard systems model E-53 cargo hook load cell system. Onboard Systems
- [STC SR269CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR269CH): Install air ambulance unit. Spectrum Aeromed LLC dba Spectrum Aeromed
- [STC SR03372CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR03372CH): Installation of Single Point Refueling System. Air Center Helicopters Inc
- [STC SR00811NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00811NY): Installation of Technisonic Industries Limited TFM-138 series transceiver models. Technisonic Industries Limited
- [STC SR01834NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01834NY): Installation of Globalstar Satellite Telephone System. Atlantic Avionics Inc
- [STC SH1983SW-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH1983SW-D): Installation of the centerl Mounted, 8 or 18 place, or wall mounted 18 place seats for the Utility Interior Arrangement. American Eurocopter Corporation
- [STC SH1985SW-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH1985SW-D): Installation of supplementary strobe lights and replacement of existing lower position lights on Sponson. American Eurocopter Corporation
- [STC SH1986SW-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH1986SW-D): Installation of fixed position retractable landing lights. American Eurocopter Corporation
- [STC SH2743SW-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH2743SW-D): Installation of hole and patch. Limited to installation on serial number 1502 ONLY. American Eurocopter Corporation
- [STC SH2864SW-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH2864SW-D): Installation of auxiliary fuel tanks in rear cabin section. American Eurocopter Corporation
- [STC SH2963SW-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH2963SW-D): Modification of seat belt assembly. American Eurocopter Corporation
- [STC SH4649SW-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH4649SW-D): Installation of Exterior marking per Drawing List H330-73-2D-100, Rev A, dated 9/21/1981, or later FAA approved revision. American Eurocopter Corporation
- [STC SR09115RC-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR09115RC-D): Installation of 9 passenger or less configuration. American Eurocopter Corporation
- [STC SH1983SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH1983SW): Installation of the center mounted or wall mounted seats for the utility interior arrangement P/N H330-87-30-004. American Eurocopter Corporation
- [STC SH1985SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH1985SW): Supplementary strobe lights and replacement of existing lower position lights on sponson. American Eurocopter Corporation
- [STC SH2743SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH2743SW): Installation of hole and patch. American Eurocopter Corporation
- [STC SH2963SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH2963SW): Seat belt assembly. American Eurocopter Corporation
- [STC SH2235NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH2235NM): Installation of Silver Instruments Fueltron IIIPT-IGS, IIIPT-IPS, IIIPT-ILS, or IIIPT-IKS digital fuel flow indicating system. Arnav Systems Inc
- [STC SH3791NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH3791NM): Installation of FC/FT-10 digital fuel flow indicating system. Arnav Systems, Inc
- [STC SH2864SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH2864SW) (historical): Installation of auxiliary fuel tanks in rear cabin section. American Eurocopter Corporation

## Earlier aircraft with N10248

The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N10248 before.

- [Cancelled 2003-01-16](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N10248-2003-01-16): Bell 427, S/N 56032, built 2002. Exported to Poland. Owner: [Bell Helicopter Textron Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BELL%20HELICOPTER%20TEXTRON%20INC), [Fort Worth, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Fort%20Worth)
- [Cancelled 2000-02-09](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N10248-2000-02-09): Boeing 737-219, S/N 20344. Owner: [Rfc 737 23 Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RFC%20737%2023%20INC), [Aurora, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Aurora)
- [Cancelled 1981-05-29](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N10248-1981-05-29): Mooney M20J, S/N 24-1114. Exported to South Africa. Owner: [Mooney Aircraft Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MOONEY%20AIRCRAFT%20CORP), [Kerrville, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Kerrville)
- [Cancelled 1971-08-10](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N10248-1971-08-10): Grumman G-164, S/N 48. Owner: [Slusser Gordon](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SLUSSER%20GORDON)
- [Cancelled 1948-04-13](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N10248-1948-04-13): Keystone K84 COMMUTER, S/N 324, built 1930. Owner: [Seaplane Fisheries Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SEAPLANE%20FISHERIES%20SERVICE%20INC), [Ocosta, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Ocosta)

## Related

- Other Aerospatiale SA330J aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/aerospatiale-sa330j/aircraft.md
- The Turbomeca TURMO IVC engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/turbomeca-turmo-ivc.md

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