# N67081: Aerospatiale SA316B ALOUETTE III - Status: Valid registration - Airframe: [Aerospatiale SA316B ALOUETTE III](https://openairdocs.org/model/aerospatiale-sa316b-alouette-iii) (registry code 8680515, 7 seats) - Data sheets: [TCDS H1IN](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/H1IN) (Airbus Helicopters) (OpenAirDocs) - Serial number: 2184 - Type: Rotorcraft - Engine type: Turbo-shaft - Certificate issued: November 21, 2024 - Expires: November 30, 2031 - Mode S code: A8DF42 - Registered owner: [International Air Services Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/INTERNATIONAL%20AIR%20SERVICES%20INC%20TRUSTEE) - Location: [Carson City, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Carson%20City) - Owner type: Corporation - Owner's area on the map: 39.1275° N, 119.7258° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 89701, within about 3 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based - FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=67081 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N67081 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): 28 in force ### Matched by airframe (Aerospatiale SA316B ALOUETTE III) - [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 2012-23-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-23-03): Tail Rotor Drive System · Airbus Helicopters SA 3180-Alouette Astazou, SA 318B-Alouette Astazou, SA 318C-Alouette Astazou and 5 more. Effective Dec 31, 2012 - [AD 2010-02-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-02-07): Main rotor blade (blade) · Airbus Helicopters SA.315B Alouette III, SA.316B Alouette III, SA.316C Alouette III and 2 more. Effective Feb 12, 2010 - [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 2002-01-30](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-01-30): Main Gearbox Magnet Plug · Airbus Helicopters SA 3180-Alouette Astazou, SA 318B-Alouette Astazou, SA 318C-Alouette Astazou and 7 more. Effective Feb 19, 2002 - [AD 2001-18-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-18-51): Main Gearbox Assembly · Airbus Helicopters SA 3180-Alouette Astazou, SA 318B-Alouette Astazou, SA 318C-Alouette Astazou and 5 more. Effective Oct 31, 2001 - [AD 2001-04-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-04-13): Main Rotor Blade Spar · Airbus Helicopters SA.315B Alouette III, SA.316B Alouette III, SA.316C Alouette III and 2 more. Effective Apr 16, 2001 - [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 2000-05-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-05-11): Tail Rotor Blades · Airbus Helicopters SA 3180-Alouette Astazou, SA 318B-Alouette Astazou, SA 318C-Alouette Astazou and 7 more. Effective Mar 24, 2000 - [AD 99-21-25](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-21-25): Main Gear Box Magnetic Plug for Metal Particles Inspection · Airbus Helicopters SA.315B Alouette III, SA.316B Alouette III, SA.316C Alouette III and 2 more. Effective Oct 29, 1999 - [AD 99-08-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-08-06): Main Rotor Blade Root Reinforcement Strip · Airbus Helicopters SA.316B Alouette III, SA.316C Alouette III, SA.319B Alouette III and 1 more. Effective Apr 22, 1999 - [AD 99-05-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-05-14): Main Rotor Blade Cuff Attachment Fitting · Airbus Helicopters SA.315B Alouette III, SA.316B Alouette III, SA.316C Alouette III and 2 more. Effective Apr 7, 1999 - [AD 98-24-23](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-24-23): Horizontal Stabilizer · Airbus Helicopters SA.316B Alouette III, SA.316C Alouette III, SA.319B Alouette III and 1 more. Effective Dec 10, 1998 - [AD 98-16-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-16-02): Tail Rotor Blade · Airbus Helicopters SA 3180-Alouette Astazou, SA 318B-Alouette Astazou, SA 318C-Alouette Astazou and 7 more. Effective Sep 4, 1998 - [AD 93-23-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-23-04): Install VNE Placard · RMH Development, Inc. Replacement Main Rotor Blades (Phlight of Phancy STC SH778GL). Effective Feb 17, 1994 - [AD 88-12-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/88-12-11): Main Drive Shaft · Airbus Helicopters SA 3180-Alouette Astazou, SA 318B-Alouette Astazou, SA 318C-Alouette Astazou and 5 more. Effective May 20, 1988 - [AD 84-01-03 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/84-01-03-R1): 'A' Frame Support Assemblies · Airbus Helicopters SA.315B Alouette III, SA.316B Alouette III, SA.316C Alouette III and 2 more. Effective Apr 25, 1987 - [AD 81-06-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-06-04): Transmission Deck & Bellcrank Support · Airbus Helicopters SA 318B-Alouette Astazou, SA 318C-Alouette Astazou, SA.315B Alouette III and 4 more. Effective Mar 20, 1981 - [AD 81-03-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-03-04): Main Gearshaft · Airbus Helicopters SA.315B Alouette III, SA.316B Alouette III, SA.316C Alouette III and 1 more. Effective Mar 12, 1981 - [AD 77-14-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/77-14-03): Tail Rotor Directional Control · Airbus Helicopters SA.316B Alouette III and SE.3160 Alouette III. Effective Aug 1, 1977 - [AD 76-18-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/76-18-02): Tail Rotor Controls · Airbus Helicopters SA.316B Alouette III, SA.316C Alouette III, SA.319B Alouette III and 1 more. Effective Sep 29, 1976 - [AD 75-27-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-27-05): Main Rotor Blades · Airbus Helicopters SA 3180-Alouette Astazou, SA 318C-Alouette Astazou, SA.315B Alouette III and 6 more. Effective Jan 19, 1976 - [AD 75-26-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-26-02): Main Rotor Head · Airbus Helicopters SA.315B Alouette III, SA.316B Alouette III, SA.316C Alouette III and 2 more. Effective Dec 23, 1975 - [AD 75-24-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-24-14): Excessive Vibration · Airbus Helicopters SA 3180-Alouette Astazou, SA 318B-Alouette Astazou, SA 318C-Alouette Astazou and 7 more. Effective Oct 30, 1975 - [AD 75-22-21](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-22-21): Main Gear Boxes · Airbus Helicopters SA.316B Alouette III. Effective Oct 30, 1975 - [AD 75-21-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-21-03): Tail Boom · Airbus Helicopters SA.316B Alouette III, SA.316C Alouette III, SA.319B Alouette III and 1 more. Effective Oct 20, 1975 - [AD 75-16-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-16-06): Tail Rotor Gear Box · Airbus Helicopters SA 3180-Alouette Astazou, SA 318B-Alouette Astazou, SA 318C-Alouette Astazou and 6 more. Effective Jul 28, 1975 - [AD 73-09-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/73-09-03): Main Rotor Gear Box · Airbus Helicopters SA.315B Alouette III, SA.316B Alouette III, SA.316C Alouette III and 1 more ### Historical (superseded or no longer in force) - [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 2003-15-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-15-51) (historical): Main rotor blade (blade) · Airbus Helicopters SA.315B Alouette III, SA.316B Alouette III, SA.316C Alouette III and 2 more. Effective Sep 12, 2003 - [AD 98-10-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-10-09) (historical): Blade Spar for Crack Inspection · Eurocopter France SA.315B Alouette III, SA.316B Alouette III, SA.316C Alouette III and 2 more. Effective Sep 15, 1998 ## Information bulletins (advisory) None matched. ## NTSB investigations (2) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB LAX85FA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85FA126), Jan 30, 1985: Aerospatiale SA316B (N67081), Galt, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB DEN82DA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA130), Jul 8, 1982: Aerospatiale SA316B (N67081), Meeteetse, WY, destroyed ## FAA accident and incident reports (2) From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [Accident 19850130001409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850130001409A), Jan 30, 1985: Aerosp SA315B (N67081), Galt, CA, Substantial damage. Lost tail rotor control, hit in left turn, rolled onto side. Tail rotor gearbox attachment bolts sheared, missing. - [Accident 19820707029459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820707029459A), Jul 7, 1982: Aerosp SA316B (N67081), Meeteetse, WY, Destroyed. Long line attached to helicopter caught on fence causing crash during approach for landing. ## Service difficulty reports (5) 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 95ZZZX5571](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX5571), Aug 24, 1995: BEARING STACK. DEFECTIVE. BEARING STACK KNOTCHED AROUND INNER RACE. PILOT REPORT PEDAL STICKS DURING FLIGHT. REPLACED WITH NEW UNIT(S) CORRECTED PROBLEM. - [SDR 95ZZZX5570](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX5570), Aug 24, 1995: BEARING STACK. DEFECTIVE. BEARING STACK KNOTCHED AROUND INNER RACE. PILOT REPORT PEDAL STICKS DURING FLIGHT. REPLACED WITH NEW UNIT(S) CORRECTED PROBLEM. - [SDR 95ZZZX5569](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX5569), Aug 24, 1995: BEARING STACK. DEFECTIVE. BEARING STACK KNOTCHED AROUND INNER RACE. PILOT REPORT PEDAL STICKS DURING FLIGHT. REPLACED WITH NEW UNIT(S) CORRECTED PROBLEM. - [SDR 95ZZZX5508](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX5508), Aug 24, 1995: CONTROL CABLE. DEFECTIVE. EXCESSIVE DISCOLORATION AND CRACKING OF CABLE COATING AROUND T/R DRUM AREA. REPLACED WITH NEW UNIT(S) CORRECTED PROBLEM. - [SDR 95ZZZY0976](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZY0976), May 10, 1995: CONTROL CABLE. DEFECTIVE. EXCESSIVE DISCOLORATION AND CRACKING OF CABLE COATING AROUND T/R DRUM AREA. REPLACED WITH NEW UNIT(S), CORRECTED PROBLEM. ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (43) 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 SA316B ALOUETTE III) - [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 - [STC SA2693NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2693NM): Installation of Electronics International digital volt/amp gauges and accessories. Electronics International Inc - [STC SH778GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH778GL): Installation of RMH Development, Inc. Replacement Main Rotor Blades. Phlight of Phancy Corp - [STC SR00122LA-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00122LA-D): Installation of Heli-Support, Inc.,/Aeroflo Dynamic air filters. Heli-Support Inc - [STC SH1500NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH1500NM): Installation of Airwest 316B skis, P/N 316-S1. Heli-Support Inc - [STC SH6024NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH6024NM): Installation of mobile radio. Heli-Support Inc - [STC SR00057DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00057DE): Installation of provisions for structural hardpoints for use in firefighting repelling operations. Heli-Support Inc - [STC SR00120LA-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00120LA-D): Installation of Engine Air Induction Filters. Heli-Support Inc - [STC SR00121LA-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00121LA-D): Installation for replacement starter/generator support bracket. Heli-Support Inc - [STC SR00126LA-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00126LA-D): Installation of Digital Diamond J, Inc. T4 exhaust temperature indicator. Heli-Support Inc - [STC SR00127LA-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00127LA-D): Installation of OAT Indicator. Heli-Support Inc - [STC SA00680SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00680SE): Installation of Electronics International model UBG-16 or UBG-16T bar graph engine analyzer. Electronics International - [STC SH6039NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH6039NM): Intermixing of main rotor blades of the same part number. Heli-Support 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 SH1243SW-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH1243SW-D): Installation of Eastern Rotorcraft Cargo Hook and Swing. American Eurocopter Corporation - [STC SH1307SW-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH1307SW-D): Installation of Eastern Rotorcraft cargo hook and H-Frame. American Eurocopter Corporation - [STC SH1318SW-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH1318SW-D): Installation of cabin removable step. American Eurocopter Corporation - [STC SH1320SW-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH1320SW-D): Installation of external cargo baskets. American Eurocopter Corporation - [STC SH1385SW-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH1385SW-D): Replace existing landing light and anti-collision light. American Eurocopter Corporation - [STC SH1471SW-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH1471SW-D): Installation of engine inlet sound suppressors. American Eurocopter Corporation - [STC SH2215SW-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH2215SW-D): Installation of abrasion resistant tape on main rotor blade leading edge. American Eurocopter Corporation - [STC SH268NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH268NW): Installation of automatic flagman Model #5. R-S Sales Inc - [STC SH2215SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH2215SW): Installation of abrasion resistant tape on main rotor blade leading edge. American Eurocopter Corporation - [STC SA1626NM PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1626NM%20PAGE%201): Installation of Electronics Int'l Digital EGT/CHT Instruments and accessories. (201 Series). Electronics International - [STC SH695NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH695NW): Installation of Model 2512 weighing system. Onboard Systems - [STC SA4302NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4302NM): Installation of Electronics Int'l digital automatic engine analyzer. Electronics International - [STC SH4173NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH4173NM): Installation of Simplex Model 7600 modular electrical system. (US ARMY OH-13E M74A). Simplex Manufacturing Company - [STC SH71NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH71NW): Installation of electric weighing system. Onboard Systems - [STC SH437NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH437NW): Installation of an electronic weighing system (for monitoring cargo weight). Measurement Systems Intl - [STC SH168WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH168WE): Installation of Nightsun SC-16C searchlight. Spectrolab, Inc - [STC SH223WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH223WE): Installation of tail rotor floodlight. DeVore Aviation Corporation of America, a New Mexico Corporation - [STC SH752NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH752NW): Installation of a weighing system. Onboard Weighing Systems - [STC SA1243SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1243SW): Eastern rotorcraft cargo hook AK25LT. Thales Avionics, Inc - [STC SH647NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH647NW): Installation of cargo baskets. Inland Helicopters - [STC SH155WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH155WE): Installation of battery temperature monitor system. K S Avionics, Inc - [STC SH1900SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH1900SW): Non-stowable litter kit. Thales Avionics, Inc - [STC SH1490SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH1490SW): AiResearch 92757 environmental control system. Thales Avionics, Inc - [STC SH1800SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH1800SW): Install reclining passenger seat in forward left hand position. Ward Intl Aircraft Service - [STC SA1320SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1320SW): External cargo baskets. Thales Avionics, Inc ## Earlier aircraft with N67081 The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N67081 before. - [Cancelled (date not recorded)](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N67081-undated): Cessna T-50, S/N 3131 ## Related - Other Aerospatiale SA316B ALOUETTE III aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/aerospatiale-sa316b-alouette-iii/aircraft.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.