# Aerospatiale SA330J

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 8680629
- Manufacturer (registry): AEROSPATIALE
- Model: SA330J
- Aircraft type: Rotorcraft
- Category: Rotorcraft
- Engines: 2 · Turbo-shaft
- Seats: 19
- Weight class: 12,500 to 19,999 lb
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS H4EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/H4EU) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Airbus Helicopters
- Registered aircraft: 3
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/aerospatiale-sa330j

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 2026-08-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-08-01): Time Limits/Maintenance Checks · Airbus Helicopters SA330J. Effective May 19, 2026
- [AD 2026-05-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-05-06): Tail rotor system · Airbus Helicopters AS332C, AS332C1, AS332L and 2 more. Effective Apr 17, 2026
- [AD 2026-04-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-04-01): Fire protection system · Airbus Helicopters SA330J. Effective Mar 10, 2026
- [AD 2025-08-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-08-06): Main Gearbox Oil Cooler · Airbus Helicopters SA330J. Effective Jun 11, 2025
- [AD 2024-18-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-18-05): Fuselage Main, Frame · Airbus Helicopters AS332C, AS332C1, AS332L and 2 more. Effective Nov 12, 2024
- [AD 2024-16-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-16-05): Main rotor gearbox · Airbus Helicopters SA330J. Effective Oct 21, 2024
- [AD 2023-20-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-20-51): Main Rotor Mast/Swashplate · Airbus Helicopters AS332C, AS332C1, AS332L and 3 more. Effective Oct 31, 2023
- [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 2022-23-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-23-06): Rotorcraft Flight Control · Airbus Helicopters SA330J. Effective Jan 6, 2023
- [AD 2022-20-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-20-07): Main Rotor Gearbox · Airbus Helicopters SA330J. Effective Nov 15, 2022
- [AD 2022-06-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-06-12): Main Rotor Drive System · Airbus Helicopters SA330J. Effective May 9, 2022
- [AD 2022-01-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-01-03): Fire Bottle, Portable · Airbus Helicopters AS332C, AS332C1, AS332L and 35 more. Effective Mar 7, 2022
- [AD 2021-22-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-22-07): Fire Bottle, Portable · Airbus A319-111, A319-112, A319-113 and 127 more. Effective Nov 18, 2021
- [AD 2021-19-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-19-16): Passenger/Crew Doors · Airbus Helicopters AS332C, AS332L, AS332L1 and 3 more. Effective Oct 12, 2021
- [AD 2021-13-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-13-09): Main Rotor System · Airbus Helicopters SA330J. Effective Aug 16, 2021
- [AD 2021-05-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-05-06): Window/Windshield System · Airbus Helicopters AS332C, AS332C1, AS332L and 6 more. Effective Apr 19, 2021
- [AD 2021-05-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-05-01): Main rotor gearbox · Airbus Helicopters SA330J. Effective Apr 16, 2021
- [AD 2021-03-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-03-01): Tail Rotor Head, Tail Rotor Control System · Airbus Helicopters AS332C, AS332C1, AS332L and 2 more. Effective Apr 1, 2021
- [AD 2021-04-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-04-04): Tail Rotor Blades · Airbus Helicopters SA330J. Effective Mar 1, 2021
- [AD 2020-17-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-17-11): Hydraulic Pump (Electric/Engine) Main · Airbus Helicopters SA330J. Effective Sep 22, 2020
- [AD 2020-16-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-16-09): Engine Transmission Coupling · Airbus Helicopters SA330J. Effective Sep 10, 2020
- [AD 2014-05-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-05-15): Cabin Equipment/Furnishings · Airbus Helicopters AS332C, AS332L, AS332L1 and 2 more. Effective Apr 15, 2014
- [AD 2014-05-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-05-11): Rotorcraft Flight Control · Airbus Helicopters AS332C, AS332L, AS332L1 and 3 more. Effective Apr 15, 2014
- [AD 2014-03-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-03-02): Rotor Flight Control--Rotorcraft Servo System · Airbus Helicopters AS332C, AS332L, AS332L1 and 2 more. Effective Mar 26, 2014
- [AD 2012-18-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-18-08): Engine Controls · Airbus Helicopters AS332C, AS332L, AS332L1 and 4 more. Effective Oct 24, 2012
- [AD 2011-03-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-03-02): Rotors Flight Control · Airbus Helicopters SA330F, SA330G and SA330J. Effective Apr 14, 2011
- [AD 2010-23-23](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-23-23): Door · Airbus Helicopters AS332C, AS332L, AS332L1 and 4 more. Effective Dec 22, 2010
- [AD 2009-22-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-22-10): Main rotor blade · Airbus Helicopters AS332C, AS332L, AS332L1 and 4 more. Effective Dec 29, 2009
- [AD 2003-14-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-14-12): Equipment Log Card (FME) · Airbus Helicopters AS-365N2, AS-365N3, AS332C and 23 more. Effective Aug 25, 2003
- [AD 2002-25-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-25-01): Tail rotor pitch change rod · Airbus Helicopters AS332C, AS332L, AS332L1 and 3 more. Effective Jan 22, 2003
- [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 2002-18-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-18-06): Angular Play of the Tail Rotor Gearbox · Airbus Helicopters AS332C, AS332L, AS332L1 and 3 more. Effective Oct 21, 2002
- [AD 2002-18-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-18-05): Collector Bearing · Airbus Helicopters AS332C, AS332L, AS332L1 and 3 more. Effective Oct 21, 2002
- [AD 2002-15-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-15-08): Cargo Hooks · Airbus Helicopters AS-365N2, AS-365N3, AS332C and 21 more. Effective Sep 6, 2002
- [AD 2002-12-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-12-14): Limitations Section of Rotorcraft Flight Manual (RFM) - Atmospheric Conditions · Airbus Helicopters AS332C, AS332L, AS332L1 and 3 more. Effective Jul 8, 2002
- [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 2000-06-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-06-05): Tail Rotor Blades · Airbus Helicopters AS332C, AS332L, AS332L1 and 4 more. Effective Apr 10, 2000
- [AD 99-07-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-07-07): Main Rotor Head Sleeve · Airbus Helicopters SA330J. Effective Apr 12, 1999
- [AD 99-07-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-07-02): Main Rotor Blade · Airbus Helicopters AS332C, AS332L, AS332L1 and 4 more. Effective Apr 7, 1999
- [AD 98-23-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-23-09): Tail Rotor Shaft Flapping Hinge Retainer · Airbus Helicopters SA330F, SA330G and SA330J. Effective Dec 15, 1998
- [AD 98-23-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-23-03): Bonding Braids · Airbus Helicopters SA330F, SA330G and SA330J. Effective Dec 10, 1998
- [AD 98-13-40](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-13-40): Common Ground Of Transformer-Rectifiers · Airbus Helicopters SA330F, SA330G and SA330J. Effective Jul 31, 1998
- [AD 98-12-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-12-16): Intermediate Gearbox (IGB) Fairing Safety Stop · Airbus Helicopters SA330F, SA330G and SA330J. Effective Jul 14, 1998
- [AD 98-08-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-08-13): Diagonal Cross-Member Crack Inspection · Airbus Helicopters AS332C, AS332L, AS332L1 and 4 more. Effective Apr 27, 1998
- [AD 88-15-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/88-15-02): Main Rotor Head Spindles · Airbus Helicopters SA330F, SA330G and SA330J. Effective Jul 21, 1988
- [AD 82-25-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/82-25-04): Flapping Hinge Pin Nut · Airbus Helicopters SA330J. Effective Dec 14, 1982
- [AD 82-19-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/82-19-03): Main Rotor Spindles · Airbus Helicopters SA330J. Effective Sep 27, 1982
- [AD 82-18-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/82-18-04): Main Bevel Gear Wheel · Airbus Helicopters SA330F, SA330G and SA330J. Effective Sep 7, 1982
- [AD 82-12-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/82-12-07): Tail Rotor Transmission Assembly · Airbus Helicopters SA330F, SA330G and SA330J. Effective Jul 8, 1982
- [AD 81-21-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-21-06): Main Rotor Heads · Airbus Helicopters SA330F, SA330G and SA330J. Effective Oct 12, 1981

Historical (superseded or no longer in force):

- [AD 2025-05-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-05-09) (historical): Rotorcraft Cooling Fan System · Airbus Helicopters SA330J. Effective May 9, 2025
- [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 2021-16-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-16-02) (historical): Passenger/Crew Doors · Airbus Helicopters AS332C, AS332L, AS332L1 and 3 more. Effective Sep 24, 2021
- [AD 2021-10-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-10-10) (historical): Main Rotor Gearbox · Airbus Helicopters SA330J. Effective Jun 24, 2021
- [AD 2021-09-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-09-14) (historical): Main Gearbox Oil Cooler · Airbus Helicopters SA330J. Effective Jun 22, 2021
- [AD 2020-19-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-19-02) (historical): Tail Rotor Blades · Airbus Helicopters SA330J. Effective Oct 7, 2020
- [AD 2017-14-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2017-14-05) (historical): Hydraulic Pump (Electric/Engine) Main · Airbus Helicopters SA330J. Effective Jul 26, 2017
- [AD 2010-16-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-16-51) (historical): Main gearbox oil cooler fan · Airbus Helicopters SA330J. Effective Sep 17, 2010
- [AD 2009-25-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-25-09) (historical): Main gearbox · Airbus Helicopters SA330F, SA330G and SA330J. Effective Dec 29, 2009
- [AD 2000-22-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-22-19) (historical): Tail Rotor Blade Skin · Airbus Helicopters SA330F, SA330G and SA330J. Effective Dec 19, 2000
- [AD 99-23-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-23-07) (historical): Rotorcraft Flight Manual Atmospheric Conditions · Eurocopter France AS332C, AS332L, AS332L1 and 3 more. Effective Nov 22, 1999
- [AD 98-06-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-06-04) (historical): Tail Rotor Gearboxes · Eurocopter France AS332C, AS332L, AS332L1 and 3 more. Effective Jul 13, 1998
- [AD 80-12-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/80-12-04) (historical): Tail Rotor Blades · Eurocopter France SA330F, SA330G and SA330J. Effective Jun 2, 1980

All 67: https://openairdocs.org/model/aerospatiale-sa330j/ads.md

## Registered aircraft (3)

- [N10248](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10248): [Aeroxs Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AEROXS%20INC), [Swainsboro, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Swainsboro), built 1977, S/N 1502
- [N605R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N605R): [Aeroxs Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AEROXS%20INC), [Swainsboro, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Swainsboro), built 1975, S/N 1358
- [N814AR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N814AR): [First Call Helicopter Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FIRST%20CALL%20HELICOPTER%20CORP), [Fort Worth, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Fort%20Worth), S/N 1450

## NTSB investigations

None matched to aircraft with this model.

## 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 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…

## Service difficulty reports (69, newest 50)

As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report.

- [SDR 39LA201906254185](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/39LA201906254185), Jun 24, 2019: FAN. SEIZED. AFTER LANDING FOR PAUSE IN VERTREP, PILOTS REPORTED SMOKE SMELL IN COCKPIT. SMOKE WAS THEN NOTED COMING FROM COCKPIT FRESH AIR VENTS. TROUBLESHOOTING REVEALED F
- [SDR 9EKA20181120004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9EKA20181120004), Nov 20, 2018: COMPASS. FAILED. AIRCRAFT N902R AND CREW WERE FLYING A ROUTINE VERTICAL REPLENISHMENT MISSION IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC OCEAN. WEATHER WAS CLEAR AND 28 DEGREES CELSIUS. A LITTLE OVER
- [SDR 39LA201810085176](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/39LA201810085176), Oct 5, 2018: REINFORCEMENT. CRACKED. CRACKS WERE DISCOVERED IN THE MGB ATTACH REINFORCEMENT AT FRAME 3855. THE MAXIMUM CRACK LENGTH IS APPROXIMATELY 3.0 INCHES IN THE VERTICAL LEG OF THE FITTING. R
- [SDR 39LA201810051175](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/39LA201810051175), Oct 1, 2018: FLOORBEAM. CORRODED. WHILE PERFORMING A P2 INSPECTION, CORROSION WAS DISCOVERED ON THE FLOORBEAM END CAP IN TWO LOCATIONS AT FRAME 5295. THE CORROSION REMOVAL RESULTED IN A MAXIMUM 
- [SDR 9EKA20180329002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9EKA20180329002), Mar 29, 2018: HOOK. BROKEN. WHILE FLYING, THE PILOTS FELT A BUMP IN THE AIRCRAFT AND LOOKED DOWN USING THE CARGO MIRRORS TO SEE THE LOAD IMPACT THE WATER. INSPECTION OF THE HOOK SYSTEM WAS
- [SDR 9EKA20180126001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9EKA20180126001), Jan 26, 2018: DRIVE SHAFT. SHEARED. AFTER THE FLIGHT HAD BEEN COMPLETED AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS BACK ON THE SHIP AND CHOCKED AND CHAINED THE CREW PROCEEDED TO PERFORM THE FRESH WATER RINSE OF THE ENG
- [SDR 9EKA20170616003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9EKA20170616003), Jun 16, 2017: RELAY. FAILED. WHILE ON APPROACH FOR A SLING LOAD PICK THE AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED A DUAL ALTERNATOR FAILURE. THE NR 2 TRANSFORMER RECTIFIER UNIT WAS INDICATING IT REMAINED ONLIN
- [SDR 39LA20170518172](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/39LA20170518172), May 18, 2017: PLATE. CORRODED. CORROSION FOUND DURING P2 INSPECTION ON THE TRANSMISSION DECK UNDER THE MAIN GEARBOX FLEXIBLE MOUNTING PLATE BETWEEN STATION 4175 AND STATION 4555 EXCEEDING ALL
- [SDR 9EKA20161122020](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9EKA20161122020), Nov 22, 2016: BEARING. FAILED. THE PILOTS REPORTED THE TORQUE FLUCTUATING. SHUT DOWN OF THE A/C TO TROUBLESHOOT THE UPPER PORTION OF THE SWASHPLATE ASSEMBLY WAS NOTICED TO HAVE COLLAPSED AND 
- [SDR 39LA20160728164](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/39LA20160728164), Jul 28, 2016: BRACKET. CORRODED. DURING INSPECTION, THE TIP CAP MOUNTING BRACKETS ON THE MAIN ROTOR BLADE WAS FOUND TO BE HEAVILY CORRODED.
- [SDR 39LA20160728163](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/39LA20160728163), Jul 28, 2016: BRACKET. CORRODED. DURING INSPECTION, THE TIP CAP MOUNTING BRACKETS ON THE MAIN ROTOR BLADE WAS FOUND TO BE HEAVILY CORRODED.
- [SDR 39LA20160728162](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/39LA20160728162), Jul 28, 2016: BRACKET. CORRODED. DURING INSPECTION, THE TIP CAP MOUNTING BRACKETS ON THE MAIN ROTOR BLADE WAS FOUND TO BE HEAVILY CORRODED.
- [SDR 39LA20160728161](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/39LA20160728161), Jul 28, 2016: BRACKET. CORRODED. DURING INSPECTION, THE TIP CAP MOUNTING BRACKETS ON THE MAIN ROTOR BLADE WAS FOUND TO BE HEAVILY CORRODED.
- [SDR 39LA20160716165](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/39LA20160716165), Jul 16, 2016: CONNECTOR. DIRTY. WHILE OPERATING , THE PILOT REPORTED THE NR 1 ENGINE FIRE WARNING LIGHT FLICKERING DURING FLIGHT. MAINTENANCE CLEANED THE WIRE CONNECTION POSTS ON ALL THE FIRE 
- [SDR 39LA20160618160](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/39LA20160618160), Jun 18, 2016: ANGLE. CORRODED. DURING AN AGING INSPECTION, AREAS OF CORROSION WAS FOUND ON THE UPPER ANGLE FORWARD AND REAR.
- [SDR 39LA20160618159](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/39LA20160618159), Jun 18, 2016: BRACKET. CORRODED. DURING AN AGING INSPECTION, AREAS OF CORROSION WAS FOUND ON THE UPPER ANGLE BRACKET.
- [SDR 39LA20160618158](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/39LA20160618158), Jun 18, 2016: ANGLE. CORRODED. DURING AN AGING INSPECTION, AREAS OF CORROSION WERE FOUND ON THE LT DECK ANGLE.
- [SDR 39LA20160618157](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/39LA20160618157), Jun 18, 2016: ANGLE. CORRODED. DURING AN AGING INSPECTION, AREAS OF CORROSION WAS FOUND ON THE MAIN FRAME OF STRUCTURE AT JACK SUPPORT.
- [SDR 9EKA20160227003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9EKA20160227003), Feb 27, 2016: COMPRESSOR. STALLED. DURING THE LAST FLIGHT OF THE DAY, THE ACFT WAS DESCENDING WITH 7.5% PITCH. AS SOON AS PITCH WAS PULLED IN, NR 1 ENG WENT INTO COMPRESSOR STALL WITH A TEMP OF 7
- [SDR 9EKA2015052721](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9EKA2015052721), May 27, 2015: FUEL FILTER. CLOGGED. DURING THE FIRST TAKEOFF FROM THE SHIP AS SOON AS THE ACFT CAME OFF THE DECK, THE RT LOW PRESS FILTER CLOGGED LIGHT ILLUMINATED AS THE HELICOPTER WAS TRANSITION
- [SDR 39LA20150522136](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/39LA20150522136), May 22, 2015: UNKNOWN. SMOKE. DURING ILS APPROACH TO PGUM THE FLIGHT CREW NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE OVERHEAD PANEL. AN EMER WAS DECLARED & ACFT DIVERTED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT.
- [SDR 9EKA20150612008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9EKA20150612008), Mar 8, 2015: STRUCTURE. CORRODED. DURING AN ACFT INSPECTION, SIGNIFICANT CORROSION WAS FOUND ON EXTRUSION AT FRAME 2480 UNDER PILOTS SEATS IAW SRM 53-12 PG 13 FIG 7 ITEM 24.
- [SDR 9EKA20150612007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9EKA20150612007), Mar 5, 2015: ANGLE. CORRODED. DURING P4 AGEING INSPECTION, SIGNIFICANT CORROSION WAS FOUND ON UPPER LT FUSELAGE ANGLE IAW 53-12 PG 32 & E3 FIG 17 ITEM 26.
- [SDR 9EKA20150612006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9EKA20150612006), Mar 5, 2015: BEAM. CORRODED. DURING P4 AGEING INSPECTION, SIGNIFICANT CORROSION WAS FOUND ON LT & RT BEAMS AT THE HOOK WELL AREA IAW SRM 53-12 PG 35E FIG 18A ITEMS 21 & 22.
- [SDR 9EKA20150612005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9EKA20150612005), Mar 5, 2015: BEAM. CORRODED. DURING P4 AGEING INSPECTION, SIGNIFICANT CORROSION WAS FOUND BELOW MAIN GEARBOX LT BEAM A-38. IAW SRM 53-13 PG 77 & 78 ITEM 6.
- [SDR 9EKA20150612004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9EKA20150612004), Mar 5, 2015: STRUCTURE. CORRODED. DURING P4 AGEING INSPECTION, SIGNIFICANT CORROSION WAS FOUND ON EXTRUSION AT FRAME 2480 UNDER PILOTS SEATS IAW SRM 53-12 PG 13 FIG 7 ITEM 24.
- [SDR 9EKA20140527001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9EKA20140527001), May 23, 2014: PIPE. LEAKING. DURING A POST FLIGHT INSPECTION OF THE TAIL BOOM DECK NEAR FRAME STATION 9000 HYD FLUID WAS NOTICED UNDER THE TAIL ROTOR HYD RETURN PIPE. UNABLE TO DETERMINE TH
- [SDR 9EKA20140314001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9EKA20140314001), Mar 27, 2014: FCU. DAMAGED. DURING FLIGHT, NR 2 ENGINE HAD AN NON-COMMANDED PARTIAL POWER LOSS. A LOUD BANG WAS HEARD, THE NR 2 ENGINE NG DROPPED FROM 91 TO 72 PERCENT, T4 DROPPED FROM 568
- [SDR 39LA2014011751](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/39LA2014011751), Jan 17, 2014: ENGINE. OVERSPEED. DURING HOVER NR 2 ENG BEGAN TO OVER SPEED. TOOK MANUAL CONTROL OF THE ENG, FOLLOWED EMERGENCY CHECKLIST & PERFORMED NORMAL LANDING.
- [SDR 39LA2013111516](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/39LA2013111516), Nov 15, 2013: ROD. FAILED. UPON LANDING THE NR 2 ENGINE COWLING WAS FOUND UNSECURED & DAMAGED. INSPECTION OF THE NR 2 ENGINE COWLING REVEALED THE COWLING ROD ASSEMBLY HAD FAILED. AFTER FU
- [SDR 39LA2013111514](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/39LA2013111514), Nov 15, 2013: DOUBLER. CORRODED. MOORING RING EXTERNAL DOUBLER RT FUSELAGE FS 6815 FOUND TO BE CORRODED. REPAIRED DOUBLER BY ADDING A REPAIR DOUBLER IAW STS EA 10-2013-124.
- [SDR 39LA2013111513](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/39LA2013111513), Nov 15, 2013: SKIN. CORRODED. CORROSION FOUND LT FUSELAGE SKIN JUST BELOW CABIN WINDOW BETWEEN FS 6405 AND 6815. REPAIRED IAW STS EA 10-2013-070.
- [SDR 39LA2013111512](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/39LA2013111512), Nov 15, 2013: SKIN. CORRODED. CORROSION FOUND RT FUSELAGE SKIN FS 5905 AND 7225. REPAIRED IAW STS EA 10-2013-071.
- [SDR 39LA2013111500011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/39LA2013111500011), Nov 15, 2013: BEAM. CORRODED. CORROSION FOUND ON NLG WELL BEAM AT FS 3223, WL 0, LT BUTT LINE 310. REPAIRED IAW DWG 13021-2029.
- [SDR 39LA2013111500010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/39LA2013111500010), Nov 15, 2013: FRAME. CORRODED. CORROSION FOUND LT FRAME FS 2480, WL 1010 TO 1100 AND WL 1200 TO 1265. REPAIRED IAW STS EA 10-2013-069.
- [SDR 39LA2013111500009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/39LA2013111500009), Nov 15, 2013: ANGLE. CORRODED. CORROSION FOUND ON BULKHEAD HORIZONTAL ANGLE FLANGE AT FS 2480. REPAIRED IAW STS EA 10-2013-068.
- [SDR 39LA2013111500008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/39LA2013111500008), Nov 15, 2013: STRUCTURE. CRACKED. WHILE PERFORMING P4 INSPECTION, FOUND UPPER DECK STRUCTURE CRACKED IN THREE PLACES AT FS 6405, RT SIDE, BUTT LINE RBL260. REPAIRED IAW AIRLIFT DWG 13021-2027 AN
- [SDR 39LA2013111500007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/39LA2013111500007), Nov 15, 2013: STRUCTURE. CRACKED. WHILE PERFORMING P4 INSPECTION, FOUND UPPER DECK STRUCTURE CRACKED IN FOUR PLACES BETWEEN FS 6138 AND 6405, LT SIDE. REPAIRED IAW DWG 13021-2026.
- [SDR 9EKA2013081200001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9EKA2013081200001), Aug 12, 2013: ENGINE. FAILED. THE NR 2 FAILED IN FLIGHT. THE ENGINE HAS BEEN SENT FOR EVALUATION.
- [SDR 2013FA0000042](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000042), Jan 18, 2013: OIL COOLER. LEAKING. NR 2 ENGINE OIL COOLER LEAKS. FOUND DURING DAILY INSPECTION PRIOR TO FLIGHT. REPLACED WITH O/H UNIT.
- [SDR 2013FA0000043](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000043), Jan 16, 2013: OIL COOLER. LEAKING. NR 1 ENGINE OIL COOLER LEAKAGE FOUND DURING DAILY INSPECTION PRIOR TO FLIGHT. COOLER REPLACED WITH A SERVICEABLE UNIT FROM ANOTHER ENGINE. COOLERS ARE BEING REP
- [SDR 2013F00033](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013F00033), Jan 16, 2013: OIL COOLER. LEAKING. NR 1 ENGINE OIL COOLER LEAKAGE FOUND DURING DAILY INSPECTION PRIOR TO FLIGHT. COOLER REPLACED WITH A SERVICEABLE UNIT FROM ANOTHER ENGINE. COOLERS ARE BEING REP
- [SDR LCFA2012F00105](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/LCFA2012F00105), May 26, 2012: BLADE. DAMAGED. DURING FLIGHT, CREW HEARD A "LOUD BANG" AND NOTED A CORRESPONDING RISE OF THE NR 1 ENGINE EGT. REDUCED POWER TO STABILIZE NR 1 ENGINE EGT AND SUBSEQUENTLY MADE 
- [SDR 3S8R2011041600018](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/3S8R2011041600018), Apr 16, 2011: BUSHING. CORRODED. RIGHT MLG STRUT EXTERNAL FITTING BUSHING CORRODED BEYOND LIMITS. PART WAS REPLACED WITH NEW IAW MFG RE-WORK SHEET 330 21 505 00 BY FACTORY TECHS. ASSEMBLY, CORR
- [SDR 3S8R2011041600017](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/3S8R2011041600017), Apr 16, 2011: BUSHING. CORRODED. LEFT MLG STRUT, EXTERNAL FITTING BUSHING CORRODED AND WORN BEYOND DIMENSIONAL LIMITS. PART WAS REPLACED WITH NEW IAW MFG RE-WORK SHEET 330 21 505 00 BY FACTORY 
- [SDR 3S8R2011041600016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/3S8R2011041600016), Apr 16, 2011: BEAM. DAMAGED. RT LONGITUDINAL BEAM LOWER SKIN AND BEAM DAMAGED. REPAIR TO BE CARRIED OUT IAW MX 20-03-05-420. DAMAGE IS BETWEEN FS 3855 AND 5295.
- [SDR 3S8R2011041600015](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/3S8R2011041600015), Apr 16, 2011: BEAM. DAMAGED. LEFT LONGITUDINAL BEAM LOWER SKIN AND BEAM DAMAGED. REPAIR TO BE CARRIED OUT IN ACCORDANCE WITH EUROCOPTER MTC 20 03 05 420.
- [SDR 3S8R2011041600014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/3S8R2011041600014), Apr 16, 2011: FRAME. CORRODED. FRONT UPPER ANGLE OF FRAME AT FS X5295 CORRODED. TO BE REPLACED WITH NEW.
- [SDR 3S8R2011041600013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/3S8R2011041600013), Apr 16, 2011: STRINGER. DEFORMED. STRINGER IN REAR TRANSVERSAL FUEL TANK COMPARTMENT DEFORMED. TO BE REPLACED WITH NEW.
- [SDR 3S8R2011041600012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/3S8R2011041600012), Apr 16, 2011: STRINGER. DEFORMED. STRINGER IN REAR TRANSVERSAL FUEL TANK COMPARTMENT DEFORMED. TO BE REPLACED WITH NEW.

All 69: https://openairdocs.org/model/aerospatiale-sa330j/reports.md

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (21)

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 SH4904NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH4904NM): Fabrication, installation, and inspection of onboard systems model E-53 cargo hook load cell system. Onboard Systems
- [STC SR269CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR269CH): Install air ambulance unit. Spectrum Aeromed LLC dba Spectrum Aeromed
- [STC SR03372CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR03372CH): Installation of Single Point Refueling System. Air Center Helicopters 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 SH1983SW-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH1983SW-D): Installation of the centerl Mounted, 8 or 18 place, or wall mounted 18 place seats for the Utility Interior Arrangement. American Eurocopter Corporation
- [STC SH1985SW-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH1985SW-D): Installation of supplementary strobe lights and replacement of existing lower position lights on Sponson. American Eurocopter Corporation
- [STC SH1986SW-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH1986SW-D): Installation of fixed position retractable landing lights. American Eurocopter Corporation
- [STC SH2743SW-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH2743SW-D): Installation of hole and patch. Limited to installation on serial number 1502 ONLY. American Eurocopter Corporation
- [STC SH2864SW-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH2864SW-D): Installation of auxiliary fuel tanks in rear cabin section. American Eurocopter Corporation
- [STC SH2963SW-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH2963SW-D): Modification of seat belt assembly. American Eurocopter Corporation
- [STC SH4649SW-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH4649SW-D): Installation of Exterior marking per Drawing List H330-73-2D-100, Rev A, dated 9/21/1981, or later FAA approved revision. American Eurocopter Corporation
- [STC SR09115RC-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR09115RC-D): Installation of 9 passenger or less configuration. American Eurocopter Corporation
- [STC SH1983SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH1983SW): Installation of the center mounted or wall mounted seats for the utility interior arrangement P/N H330-87-30-004. American Eurocopter Corporation
- [STC SH1985SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH1985SW): Supplementary strobe lights and replacement of existing lower position lights on sponson. American Eurocopter Corporation
- [STC SH2743SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH2743SW): Installation of hole and patch. American Eurocopter Corporation
- [STC SH2963SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH2963SW): Seat belt assembly. American Eurocopter Corporation
- [STC SH2235NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH2235NM): Installation of Silver Instruments Fueltron IIIPT-IGS, IIIPT-IPS, IIIPT-ILS, or IIIPT-IKS digital fuel flow indicating system. Arnav Systems Inc
- [STC SH3791NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH3791NM): Installation of FC/FT-10 digital fuel flow indicating system. Arnav Systems, Inc
- [STC SH2864SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH2864SW) (historical): Installation of auxiliary fuel tanks in rear cabin section. American Eurocopter Corporation

## The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

- [Eurocopter France SA330J](https://openairdocs.org/model/eurocopter-france-sa330j): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 8680962
- [Eurocopter SA 330J](https://openairdocs.org/model/eurocopter-sa-330j): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 868099D
- [S N I A S SA330J](https://openairdocs.org/model/s-n-i-a-s-sa330j): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 8680612

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