# Aerospatiale SA316C ALOUETTE III

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 8680513
- Manufacturer (registry): AEROSPATIALE
- Model: SA316C ALOUETTE III
- Aircraft type: Rotorcraft
- Category: Rotorcraft
- Engines: 1 · Turbo-shaft
- Seats: 7
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 92 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS H1IN](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/H1IN) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Airbus Helicopters
- Registered aircraft: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/aerospatiale-sa316c-alouette-iii

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

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

- [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 78-23-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-23-03): Helicopter Control · Airbus Helicopters SA.316C Alouette III and SA.319B Alouette III. Effective Dec 4, 1978
- [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 75-21-03](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 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

## Registered aircraft

None registered with this model now.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to aircraft with this model.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to aircraft with this model.

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (30)

Approved for this model: the STC's model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. In force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has.

- [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 SR00057DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00057DE): Installation of provisions for structural hardpoints for use in firefighting repelling operations. 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 SH4266SW-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH4266SW-D): Alternate parts for installation of Modification AMS 2195. American Eurocopter Corporation
- [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 SH437NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH437NW): Installation of an electronic weighing system (for monitoring cargo weight). Measurement Systems Intl
- [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 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

## PMA parts (OpenAirDocs) (23)

Current parts manufacturer approvals (PMA): parts the FAA has approved companies to make as replacements or modifications. Each record lists its models as free text; OpenAirDocs matched them to this model on its data sheet, so check the FAA record before relying on it. Newest first.

- [MDL TD 031851](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID178586471620250508133538.0001): VA-1A( )AndAccessories. Electronics International Inc · PMA PQ0088NM · Modification part · Apr 10, 2025
- [01-0790906-00](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID185663512620220610124253.0001): LED Landing Light. Whelen Aerospace Technologies · PMA PQ1372CE · Modification part · Jun 6, 2022
- [7DR1830M1-0](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/A3AD650295491BD58625825900505ADE.0001): Actuator, Rotary, DC. Sigma-Netics, Inc. · PMA PQ2054NE · Replaces 754909-13 · Feb 25, 2018
- [87-05208-001](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/C4B8A8A2B2422B728625822E007853B6.0001): Assembly, Light, PAR 46 Landing. Astronics Luminescent Systems Inc · PMA PQ0786NE · Replaces 01-0790750-20 · Jan 23, 2018
- [87-05207-002](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/4BE4BA39295AB01E862581760058C64D.0001): Assembly, Light, PAR 36 Taxi. Astronics Luminescent Systems Inc · PMA PQ0786NE · Replaces 01-0771833-25 · Aug 1, 2017
- [87-05207-001](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/4ACD6BDF5990D9C7862581760058C571.0001): Assembly, Light, PAR 36 Landing. Astronics Luminescent Systems Inc · PMA PQ0786NE · Replaces 01-0771833-20 · Aug 1, 2017
- [01-0790750-20](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DF585F07385239BF86257F000060B609.0001): LED Landing Light. Whelen Engineering Co Inc · PMA PQ0610NE · Modification part · Oct 28, 2015
- [01-0771833-20](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/B3ED2FAAA3DCF33C86257F000060B51A.0001): LED Landing Light. Whelen Engineering Co Inc · PMA PQ0610NE · Modification part · Oct 28, 2015
- [01-0790750-10](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/9D6AFCBD1348AD6186257F000060B5B8.0001): LED Landing Light. Whelen Engineering Co Inc · PMA PQ0610NE · Modification part · Oct 28, 2015
- [01-0771833-15](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/687551E9968AF90886257F000060B4C0.0001): LED Taxi Light. Whelen Engineering Co Inc · PMA PQ0610NE · Modification part · Oct 28, 2015
- [01-0771833-25](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/368AB879B374E71086257F000060B56A.0001): LED Taxi Light. Whelen Engineering Co Inc · PMA PQ0610NE · Modification part · Oct 28, 2015
- [01-0771833-10](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/0973C66BC006449A86257F000060B467.0001): LED Landing Light. Whelen Engineering Co Inc · PMA PQ0610NE · Modification part · Oct 28, 2015
- [ABS-2009](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/69701CEB2B6729FE862578310076002B.0001): Temperature Sensor. Aircraft Battery Shop LLC · PMA PQ4009CE · Replaces Saft AI P/N 18652, 018652-000, Saft FR… · Jan 20, 2011
- [L3160-100-01](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/2064C2B771E420A08525704A005D68DA.0001): Main Rotor Blade. Parts Manufacturing Associates LLC · Modification part · Mar 9, 2004
- [7DR1830M1-0](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/59CF301831833A428525704B005B377D.0001): Actuator, Rotary, DC. Sigma-Netics · Replaces Hamilton Standard 754909-13 · Mar 9, 2003
- [AD-VO40KH](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/B3A0728049EFB0C085257038006B946E.0001): Battery Cell. Aero Design Inc · Replaces Saft Battery Cell, VO40KH, Installed… · Jan 6, 2003
- [L3160-100-01](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/4B6FAC9D3D97A35F8525704C00515CB7.0001): Main Rotor Blade. Rotor Trends LLC · Modification part · Mar 1, 2001
- [200-008-00](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/B4A0D06A0F9D80B085257046005D69EE.0001): Weigh System. Onboard Systems · Modification part · Dec 8, 1999
- [018383-000](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/F0FE56CCC417C4C48525704B0051206F.0001): Battery Type 4000A1. Saft America Inc · Replaces Eurocopter 4000A1E · Dec 5, 1994
- [018684-000](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/D1D4ED8ECAD52F828525704B00512073.0001): Battery Type 4000A1-1. Saft America Inc · Replaces Eurocopter 4000A1-1E · Dec 5, 1994
- [P3160-1 thru -18](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/0B787F333A5B23BC852570490056D897.0001): Replacement Panels. M & N Aerospace · Replaces Aerospatiale 3160S25-11-325, 326, 263… · Sep 9, 1993
- [155-007-00](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/D92D67D38CE2B72685257046005B6FF6.0001): Model H-48 Cargo Hook Load Cell System. Onboard Systems · Modification part · May 23, 1991
- [31600001](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/E0FE4A60D1112D19862573FD0073DC66.0001): Tail Rotor Floodlight -Stabilizer. Devore Aviation Corp of America · PMA PQ0626SW · Aug 5, 1976

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