# Turbomeca TURMO IV series

- Type: Engine model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 60008
- Manufacturer (registry): TURBOMECA
- Model: TURMO IV SER
- Engine type: Turbo-shaft
- Power: 1,170 hp
- Data sheet: [TCDS E10EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E10EU) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Turbomeca S.A.
- Installed in: 1 registered aircraft
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/turbomeca-turmo-iv-series

The registry names only the engine series, so ADs for every model in the series are matched.

## 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 2016-05-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-05-08): Centrifugal compressor inducer blade loss · Turbomeca Turmo IVA and Turmo IVC. Effective Apr 21, 2016
- [AD 2010-02-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-02-08): Pipe union crack · Turbomeca Turmo IVA and Turmo IVC. Effective Feb 3, 2010
- [AD 2009-02-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-02-08): Oil-tank-to-oil-cooler flexible lubrication pipes · Turbomeca Turmo IVA and Turmo IVC. Effective Mar 4, 2009

Historical (superseded or no longer in force):

- [AD 2006-23-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-23-17) (historical): Centrifugal compressor intake wheel blades · Turbomeca Turmo IVA and Turmo IVC. Effective Dec 21, 2006
- [AD 2006-21-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-21-11) (historical): Flexible lubrication pipes · Turbomeca Turmo IVA and Turmo IVC. Effective Nov 3, 2006
- [AD 2003-11-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-11-09) (historical): Centrifugal Compressor Intake Wheel Blades · Turbomeca Turmo IVA and Turmo IVC. Effective Jul 3, 2003

## Registered aircraft (1)

- [N815AR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N815AR): [First Call Helicopter Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FIRST%20CALL%20HELICOPTER%20CORP), [Fort Worth, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Fort%20Worth), built 1977, S/N 1478

## 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 SEA07LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA068), Feb 28, 2007: Eurocopter France SA330J (N330KW), Lakeview, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The dual student's failure to extend the landing gear during a simulated single-engine forced landing, and the flight instructor's failure to take remedial action to keep the aircraft from touching…

## FAA accident and incident reports (3)

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 20070228002709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070228002709A), Feb 28, 2007: Snias SA330J (N330KW), Lakeview, OR, Minor damage. (-23) On 2-28-07 pilot examiner, [privacy data omitted] was giving training and instructional flights to 2 other pilots in N330KW, a SA-330-J puma (with a…
- [Accident 20050904022839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050904022839A), Sep 4, 2005: Snias SA330J (N330CC), New Orleans, LA, Destroyed. (-23) The pilot exited the aircraft leaving it running at ground idle. Wind turbulence and soft ground caused the aircraft to roll over on its side.
- [Incident 20000722025569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000722025569I), Jul 22, 2000: Snias SA330J (N330J), Cortez, CO, Minor damage. (-23) Tail rotordrive shaft failed on ground runup prior to flight while fighting forest fire near Cortez, CO. Maintenance changed all tail rotor components…

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