# N65AR: 1977 Eurocopter France GAZELLE SA342J - Status: Valid registration - Airframe: [Eurocopter France GAZELLE SA342J](https://openairdocs.org/model/eurocopter-france-gazelle-sa342j) (registry code 8680974, 5 seats) - Engine: [Turbomeca ASTAZOU XIV H](https://openairdocs.org/engine/turbomeca-astazou-xiv-h) (registry code 60018) - Data sheets: [TCDS H6EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/H6EU) (Airbus Helicopters), [TCDS E13EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E13EU) (Turbomeca S.A.) (OpenAirDocs) - Serial number: 1602 - Year built: 1977 - Type: Rotorcraft - Engine type: Turbo-shaft - Airworthiness: Standard, normal - Airworthiness date: October 14, 2014 - Certificate issued: October 31, 2022 - Expires: October 31, 2029 - Mode S code: A88A71 - Owner type: Individual - FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=65AR - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N65AR 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): 21 in force ### Matched by airframe (Eurocopter France GAZELLE SA342J) - [AD 2025-25-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-25-06): Main Rotor Blades · Airbus Helicopters SA341G and SA342J. Effective Feb 6, 2026 - [AD 2025-08-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-08-08): Tail Rotor Drive Shaft · Airbus Helicopters SA341G and SA342J. Effective Jun 6, 2025 - [AD 2025-05-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-05-05): Flight Control System · Airbus Helicopters SA341G and SA342J. Effective May 12, 2025 - [AD 2023-13-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-13-51): Tail Rotor Blades · Airbus Helicopters SA341G and SA342J. Effective Aug 8, 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 2021-14-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-14-15): Main Rotor Head · Airbus Helicopters SA341G, SA342J and SA-360C Dauphin. Effective Aug 10, 2021 - [AD 2021-08-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-08-05): Tail Rotor Blades · Airbus Helicopters SA341G and SA342J. Effective Jun 1, 2021 - [AD 2017-12-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2017-12-04): Main Landing Gear Strut/Axel/Truck. · Airbus Helicopters SA341G and SA342J. Effective Jun 27, 2017 - [AD 2016-07-27](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-07-27): Main Rotor · Airbus Helicopters SA341G and SA342J. Effective May 18, 2016 - [AD 2011-11-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-11-04): Contaminated Gas · Airbus Helicopters AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1 and 12 more. Effective Jun 17, 2011 - [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 2003-04-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-04-13): Limiting Resistor in Electric Hoist Junction Box · Airbus Helicopters SA341G and SA342J. Effective Mar 17, 2003 - [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 99-11-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-11-03): Main Rotor Head Pitch Change Rod · Airbus Helicopters SA341G and SA342J. Effective Jun 2, 1999 - [AD 98-06-36](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-06-36): Tail Gearbox Support Tripod Inspection · Airbus Helicopters SA341G and SA342J. Effective Apr 6, 1998 ### Matched by engine (Turbomeca ASTAZOU XIV H) - [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 ### Historical (superseded or no longer in force) - [AD 2022-19-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-19-08) (historical): Tail Rotor Blades · Airbus Helicopters SA341G and SA342J. Effective Oct 3, 2022 - [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 2016-20-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-20-04) (historical): Main Landing Gear Strut/Axel/Truck · Airbus Helicopters SA341G and SA342J. Effective Oct 18, 2016 - [AD 2002-08-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-08-16) (historical): Tie Bar · Airbus Helicopters SA-360C Dauphin, SA341G and SA342J. Effective May 8, 2002 - [AD 2001-19-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-19-51) (historical): Main Rotor Head Torsion Tie Bar · Eurocopter France SA-360C Dauphin, SA341G and SA342J. Effective Dec 10, 2001 - [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) (1 in force) - [SAIB SW-04-81](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-04-81): . Issued Aug 27, 2004 ## NTSB investigations None matched to N65AR. ## FAA accident and incident reports None matched to N65AR. ## Reports on N65AR not matched to an aircraft (1) They name N65AR, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the report describes another aircraft. - [Incident 19810722060682I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810722060682I), Jul 22, 1981: Rkwell NA26565 (N65AR), Washington, DC, Minor damage. Tower did not warn pilot of airplane in taxi path. Was struck by Cessna damaging wing see 42AC report. ## 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) (4) 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 (Eurocopter France GAZELLE SA342J) - [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 SR02704SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02704SE): Installation and maintenance of the Sunspot 36 and 46 series lights. AeroLED's Holdings LLC - [STC SR00359BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00359BO): Installation of Parmetheus Plus LED PAR36 and PAR46 taxi and landing lights. Whelen Aerospace Technologies - [STC SR02394AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02394AK): Replacement of existing landing and/or hover light bulbs with Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting system. Seaplanes North LLC ## Related - Other Eurocopter France GAZELLE SA342J aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/eurocopter-france-gazelle-sa342j/aircraft.md - The Turbomeca ASTAZOU XIV H engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/turbomeca-astazou-xiv-h.md --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.