# N228RW: 1969 Sud SA 318C

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Sud SA 318C](https://openairdocs.org/model/sud-sa-318c) (registry code 8680501, 5 seats)
- Engine: [Turbomeca ASTAZOU series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/turbomeca-astazou-series) (registry code 60020)
- Data sheets: [TCDS 7H1](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/7H1) (Airbus Helicopters) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 2114
- Year built: 1969
- Type: Rotorcraft
- Engine type: Turbo-shaft
- Airworthiness: Standard, normal
- Airworthiness date: December 30, 2004
- Certificate issued: April 10, 2007
- Expires: March 31, 2030
- Mode S code: A20045
- Registered owner: [Airborne Resources Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIRBORNE%20RESOURCES%20INC)
- Location: [Midlothian, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Midlothian)
- Owner type: Corporation
- Owner's area on the map: 32.4682° N, 96.9907° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 76065, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=228RW
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N228RW

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. The registry lists only the engine series, so ADs for every Turbomeca ASTAZOU model are included.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 7 in force

### Matched by airframe (Sud SA 318C)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Turbomeca ASTAZOU series)

- [AD 2021-05-22](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-05-22): Turbine Section · Turbomeca Arriel 1B, Arriel 1C, Arriel 1C2 and 3 more. Effective Mar 22, 2021
- [AD 2018-22-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-22-11): Turbine Section · Turbomeca Astazou XIV B and Astazou XIV H. Effective Mar 18, 2019
- [AD 2016-12-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-12-07): Third stage turbine wheel · Turbomeca Astazou XIV B and Astazou XIV H. Effective Jul 26, 2016
- [AD 2016-09-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-09-02): 3rd stage turbine wheel · Turbomeca Astazou XIV B and Astazou XIV H. Effective Jun 8, 2016
- [AD 2013-26-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-26-09): 2nd-stage turbine disk · Turbomeca Astazou XIV B and Astazou XIV H. Effective Feb 14, 2014
- [AD 2005-25-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-25-12): Air intake noise suppressors · Turbomeca Astazou XIV B and Astazou XIV H. Effective Dec 28, 2005
- [AD 76-09-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/76-09-05): Axial Compressor Wheel · Turbomeca Astazou II A and Astazou II A. Effective May 26, 1976

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

- [AD 2010-11-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-11-10) (historical): In-flight shutdown · Turbomeca Astazou XIV B and Astazou XIV H. Effective Jul 6, 2010

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N228RW.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N228RW.

## Service difficulty reports

None filed for this aircraft. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs)

None matched to this aircraft's models.

## Related

- Other Sud SA 318C aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/sud-sa-318c/aircraft.md
- The Turbomeca ASTAZOU series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/turbomeca-astazou-series.md

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