# Aerospatiale SA342J

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 8680828
- Manufacturer (registry): AEROSPATIALE
- Model: SA342J
- Aircraft type: Rotorcraft
- Category: Rotorcraft
- Engines: 1 · Turbo-shaft
- Seats: 5
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS H6EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/H6EU) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Airbus Helicopters
- Registered aircraft: 4
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/aerospatiale-sa342j

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 2025-25-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-25-06): Main Rotor Blades · Airbus Helicopters SA341G and SA342J. Effective Feb 6, 2026
- [AD 2025-08-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-08-08): Tail Rotor Drive Shaft · Airbus Helicopters SA341G and SA342J. Effective Jun 6, 2025
- [AD 2025-05-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-05-05): Flight Control System · Airbus Helicopters SA341G and SA342J. Effective May 12, 2025
- [AD 2023-13-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-13-51): Tail Rotor Blades · Airbus Helicopters SA341G and SA342J. Effective Aug 8, 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 2021-14-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-14-15): Main Rotor Head · Airbus Helicopters SA341G, SA342J and SA-360C Dauphin. Effective Aug 10, 2021
- [AD 2021-08-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-08-05): Tail Rotor Blades · Airbus Helicopters SA341G and SA342J. Effective Jun 1, 2021
- [AD 2017-12-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2017-12-04): Main Landing Gear Strut/Axel/Truck. · Airbus Helicopters SA341G and SA342J. Effective Jun 27, 2017
- [AD 2016-07-27](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-07-27): Main Rotor · Airbus Helicopters SA341G and SA342J. Effective May 18, 2016
- [AD 2011-11-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-11-04): Contaminated Gas · Airbus Helicopters AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1 and 12 more. Effective Jun 17, 2011
- [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 2003-04-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-04-13): Limiting Resistor in Electric Hoist Junction Box · Airbus Helicopters SA341G and SA342J. Effective Mar 17, 2003
- [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 99-11-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-11-03): Main Rotor Head Pitch Change Rod · Airbus Helicopters SA341G and SA342J. Effective Jun 2, 1999
- [AD 98-06-36](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-06-36): Tail Gearbox Support Tripod Inspection · Airbus Helicopters SA341G and SA342J. Effective Apr 6, 1998

Historical (superseded or no longer in force):

- [AD 2022-19-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-19-08) (historical): Tail Rotor Blades · Airbus Helicopters SA341G and SA342J. Effective Oct 3, 2022
- [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 2016-20-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-20-04) (historical): Main Landing Gear Strut/Axel/Truck · Airbus Helicopters SA341G and SA342J. Effective Oct 18, 2016
- [AD 2002-08-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-08-16) (historical): Tie Bar · Airbus Helicopters SA-360C Dauphin, SA341G and SA342J. Effective May 8, 2002
- [AD 2001-19-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-19-51) (historical): Main Rotor Head Torsion Tie Bar · Eurocopter France SA-360C Dauphin, SA341G and SA342J. Effective Dec 10, 2001

## Information bulletins (advisory) (1)

- [SAIB SW-04-81](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-04-81): . Issued Aug 27, 2004

## Registered aircraft (4)

- [N342ET](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N342ET): [Satanas And Co Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SATANAS%20AND%20CO%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), S/N 1058
- [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

## 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.…

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (4)

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

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Eurocopter France GAZELLE SA342J](https://openairdocs.org/model/eurocopter-france-gazelle-sa342j): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 8680974
- [Eurocopter France SA342J](https://openairdocs.org/model/eurocopter-france-sa342j): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 868097K

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