# N8655: 1970 Sud SA316B ALOUETTE III - Status: Valid registration - Airframe: [Sud SA316B ALOUETTE III](https://openairdocs.org/model/sud-sa316b-alouette-iii) (registry code 8680207, 5 seats) - Engine: [Turbomeca ARTOUSTEIIIB](https://openairdocs.org/engine/turbomeca-artousteiiib) (registry code 60003) - Data sheets: [TCDS H1IN](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/H1IN) (Airbus Helicopters), [TCDS E1IN](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E1IN) (Turbomeca S.A.) (OpenAirDocs) - Serial number: 1728 - Year built: 1970 - Type: Rotorcraft - Engine type: Turbo-shaft - Airworthiness: Standard, normal - Airworthiness date: May 16, 1972 - Certificate issued: September 15, 2016 - Expires: September 30, 2029 - Mode S code: ABE471 - Registered owner: [Rosenburg Adrian](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROSENBURG%20ADRIAN) - Location: [Laupahoehoe, HI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/HI/Laupahoehoe) - Owner type: Individual - Owner's area on the map: 19.9952° N, 155.2488° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 96764, within about a mile (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based - FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=8655 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8655 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): 33 in force ### Matched by airframe (Sud 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 ### Matched by engine (Turbomeca ARTOUSTEIIIB) - [AD 2007-19-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-19-11): Fuel pumps · Turbomeca Artouste IIIB, Artouste IIIB1 and Artouste IIID. Effective Oct 9, 2007 - [AD 2007-01-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-01-04): Lower union of the flexible fuel pipe · Turbomeca Artouste IIIB and Artouste IIIB1. Effective Jan 25, 2007 - [AD 2005-26-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-26-13): In-flight engine shutdown · Turbomeca Artouste IIIB, Artouste IIIB1 and Artouste IIID. Effective Feb 3, 2006 - [AD 2005-17-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-17-06): Engine air intake assembly · Turbomeca Artouste IIIB, Artouste IIIB1 and Artouste IIID. Effective Sep 27, 2005 - [AD 2001-12-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-12-19): Electrical Fuel Cock, · Turbomeca Artouste IIB1, Artouste IIC, Artouste IIC1 and 6 more. Effective Jul 26, 2001 ### 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 - [AD 2006-04-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-04-15) (historical): Fuel pumps · Turbomeca Artouste IIIB, Artouste IIIB1 and Artouste IIID. Effective Mar 14, 2006 - [AD 2002-22-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-22-11) (historical): Injection wheel · Turbomeca Artouste IIIB, Artouste IIIB1 and Artouste IIID. Effective Dec 13, 2002 - [AD 2000-06-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-06-12) (historical): Smoke Emissions Checks · Turbomeca Artouste IIIB, Artouste IIIB1 and Artouste IIID. Effective Jun 12, 2000 ## Information bulletins (advisory) None matched. ## NTSB investigations (1) 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 DEN84FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84FA106), Mar 13, 1984: Aerospatiale SA-316B (N8655), Story, WY, substantial damage ## FAA accident and incident reports (1) 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 19840313005699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840313005699A), Mar 13, 1984: Aerosp SA316B (N8655), Story, WY, Substantial damage. Crash occurred during autorotation after engine quit from fuel exhaustion. Fuel quanity gauge was inaccurate. ## 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) (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 (Sud 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 ## Related - Other Sud SA316B ALOUETTE III aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/sud-sa316b-alouette-iii/aircraft.md - The Turbomeca ARTOUSTEIIIB engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/turbomeca-artousteiiib.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.