# Turbomeca ASTAZOU XIV H

- Type: Engine model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 60018
- Manufacturer (registry): TURBOMECA
- Model: ASTAZOU XIV H
- Engine type: Turbo-shaft
- Power: 592 hp
- Data sheet: [TCDS E13EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E13EU) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Turbomeca S.A.
- Installed in: 5 registered aircraft
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/turbomeca-astazou-xiv-h

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file.

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Historical (superseded or no longer in force):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

## Registered aircraft (5)

- [N342NR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N342NR): [Greengates Holdings LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GREENGATES%20HOLDINGS%20LLC), [Dover, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Dover), built 1979, S/N 1775
- [N342WF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N342WF): [Extreme Dynamic Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EXTREME%20DYNAMIC%20CORP), [East Helena, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/East%20Helena), built 1977, S/N 1470
- [N342WW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N342WW): [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 1979, S/N 1695
- [N624EL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N624EL): [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 1973, S/N 1094
- [N65AR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N65AR): built 1977, S/N 1602

## 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 WPR22LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA261), Jul 18, 2022: Aerospatiale SA342J (N342WF), Escalante, UT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to control the helicopter’s descent rate during landing, which resulted in collision with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR20LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA189), Jun 21, 2020: Aerospatiale SA342J (N342J), Minden, NV, destroyed. Probable cause: The total loss of engine power due to a surge; the reason for the surge could not be determined based on available information. Contributing to the helicopter damage was the total loss of power while…

## 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 20220718012459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220718012459A), Jul 18, 2022: Aerospatiale SA342J (N342WF), Escalante, UT, Substantial damage. On 08/18/ 2022, the pilot[privacy data omitted] of a 1976 Aerospatiale gazelle sa 342 helicopter was flying the helicopter on a part 91 personal flight when he…
- [Accident 20200621022189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200621022189A), Jun 21, 2020: Aerospatiale SA342J (N342J), Minden Tahoe, NV, Destroyed. On June 21, 2020, [privacy data omitted] and his passenger were approaching his hangar at the Minden Tahoe Airport while hovering in his Aerospatiale, N334J.…

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