# Turbomeca ASTAZOU IIA

- Type: Engine model (FAA registry)
- Registry codes: 60006, 60005
- Manufacturer (registry): TURBOMECA
- Model: ASTAZOU IIA
- Engine type: Turbo-shaft
- Power: 546 hp
- Data sheet: [TCDS E2IN](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E2IN) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Turbomeca S.A.
- Installed in: 8 registered aircraft
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/turbomeca-astazou-iia

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. The FAA lists this model under more than one registry code, usually for different spellings of the maker. This page covers them all.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

Matched to this engine model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

- [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

## Registered aircraft (8)

- [N279DB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N279DB): [Flying Legends Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLYING%20LEGENDS%20INC), [Newcastle, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Newcastle), S/N 2075, Non-citizen corporation, flight hours not reported
- [N280DB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N280DB): [Macdonald Kenneth A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MACDONALD%20KENNETH%20A), [Willow, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Willow), S/N 1943
- [N318AL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N318AL): [Southern Aircraft Consultancy Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOUTHERN%20AIRCRAFT%20CONSULTANCY%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Casper, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Casper), built 1970, S/N 2204
- [N318DH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N318DH): [International Air Services Inc Owner Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/INTERNATIONAL%20AIR%20SERVICES%20INC%20OWNER%20TRUSTEE), [Carson City, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Carson%20City), built 1970, S/N 2163
- [N318PJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N318PJ): [Talcott James L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TALCOTT%20JAMES%20L), [Sutton, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Sutton), built 1968, S/N 2016
- [N318TR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N318TR): [International Air Services Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/INTERNATIONAL%20AIR%20SERVICES%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Carson City, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Carson%20City), built 1970, S/N 2189
- [N700SH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N700SH): [International Air Services Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/INTERNATIONAL%20AIR%20SERVICES%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Carson City, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Carson%20City), built 1974, S/N 1154
- [N7327](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7327): [Oregon Heli LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OREGON%20HELI%20LLC), [Bandon, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Bandon), S/N 2238

## NTSB investigations (13)

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 MIA91FA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91FA076), Jan 31, 1991: Aerospatiale SA-341G (N341WC), Miami, FL, destroyed. Probable cause: THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S FAILURE TO INITIATE AN AUTOROTATION IN TIMELY MANNER FOLLOWING LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS RESULTING IN LOSS OF ROTOR RPM AND AN UNCONTROLLED DESCENT AND…
- [NTSB SEA86FA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86FA073), Mar 7, 1986: Aerospatiale SE 318C (N4966), Siletz, OR, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB ANC82FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC82FA059), Jul 15, 1982: Aerospatiale SA-318C (N4966), Skwentna, AK, substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC82FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC82FA035), Apr 15, 1982: Sud SA 318C (N9367), Near Savoonga, AK, substantial damage, 2 fatal
- [NTSB SEA80DYE13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA80DYE13), Feb 15, 1980: S.N.I.A.S. 318C (N54591), Forks, WA, destroyed
- [NTSB SEA78FYE06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA78FYE06), Feb 6, 1978: S.N.I.A.S. SA3180 (N8453), Clearwater, WA, substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA76DYE45](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA76DYE45), Jun 17, 1976: Aerospatle SE3133 (N7329), Clearwater, WA, destroyed
- [NTSB ANC76AA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC76AA019), Aug 5, 1975: Aerospatle SA341G (N62356), Birches, AK, substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC74DAG62](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC74DAG62), Oct 1, 1973: Sudaviation SA318C (N8452), Kenai, AK, substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC74AA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC74AA022), Aug 14, 1973: Alouette SA318B (N7329), Bettles, AK, substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC71AA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC71AA062), Jun 28, 1971: Alouette II (N4966), Minchumina, AK, substantial damage, 1 fatal
- [NTSB LAX71AL016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX71AL016), Sep 28, 1970: Alouette II (N2355), Glendora, CA, destroyed, 5 fatal
- [NTSB UNK64X2796](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X2796), Jul 12, 1964: Pilatus PC-6A (N1417Z), Ruby Creek, AK, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (7)

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 19910131001319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910131001319A), Jan 31, 1991: Snias SA341G (N341WC), Miami, FL, Destroyed. Believed power loss on climbout. Low rotor RPM caused. Impacted water. No defect except air filter backwards.
- [Accident 19860307005679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860307005679A), Mar 7, 1986: Snias SA318C (N4966), Siletz, OR, Destroyed. Engine compressor stall while trying to pick up excessive load. Unable to recover before striking trees and ground.
- [Accident 19800215002609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800215002609A), Feb 15, 1980: Snias SA318C (N54591), Forks, WA, Destroyed. Tried to take off with external load. Line caught on a skid. Lost control of aircraft. Aircraft nose-dived.
- [Accident 19780206006719A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780206006719A), Feb 6, 1978: Aerosp SA316C (N8453), Clearwater, WA, Destroyed. Sling load,cedar blocks. Evidence of hot starts & exceeding EGT. Stumps.
- [Accident 19760617015949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760617015949A), Jun 17, 1976: Snias SA318C (N7329), Clearwater, WA, Destroyed. Sling cable struck t/r. crashed in canyon.
- [Accident 19731001036349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19731001036349A), Oct 1, 1973: Snias SA318C (N8452), Kenai, AK, Substantial damage. Co. flt plan VFR. Drk night no horiz ref sparse ltg in area. Hit water cont flt to dest
- [Accident 19730814029269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730814029269A), Aug 14, 1973: Snias SA318C (N7329), Bettles, AK, Substantial damage. Plt lnd twice enrte due vibration.2nd ldg mech ckd acft. Cont flt.t/r drive shaft bearing failed.

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