Aircraft model · Rotorcraft · Rotorcraft · registry code 8680605

Manufacturer (registry)
AEROSPATIALE
Model
SE3160 ALOUETTE III
Registry code
8680605
Registered
0 aircraft
Type
Rotorcraft
Engines
1 · Turbo-shaft
Seats
7
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise speed
77 mph
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSH1IN
Holder
Airbus Helicopters

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

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Aircraft by year built · 8

1964Registered nowDeregistered2026
Aircraft by the year they were built: 8 aircraft
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19713

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 23

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

1975In forceSuperseded2026
ADs by the year they took effect: 26 ADs
19754
19762
19771
19871
19881
19941
19983
19993
20002
20012
20021
20031
20101
20121
20211
20231
See all 26 ADs
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_directive.parquet' d
  WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_directive.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('8680605'))
  ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESC"

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Registered aircraft · 0

No aircraft currently registered with this model

NTSB investigations · 10

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

NTSB DEN85LA004Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale SE316B · East Glacier, MTThe acft crashed at a remote landing site while on a seismic operation. The plt stated that he departed a ridge- top with intentions of dropping off 2 to 4 passg at another ridgetop located one-half mi south. The intended ldg point was a narrow ridgetop at…Oct 5, 1984 · N98325 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN84LA239Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale 316B · Naturita, COOne of the axial compressor blades separated resulting in internal engine damage and loss of engine power. Examination of the blades showed evidence of corrosion beyond acceptable limits. The engine was not equipped with an air filter or particle separator.…Jul 26, 1984 · N4246 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN84LA139Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale 316B · Near Dillon, COWhen the plt took off from a mountainous ski area, light to moderate snow was falling & the winds were coming up the valley at 5 to 10 KTS. During the flt, he encountered an estimated 35 kt upslope wind as he was proceeding on the upwind side of a ridge at an…Apr 29, 1984 · N608RM · Substantial damageNTSB LAX82FA232Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportAerospatiale SA-316B · Dardanelle, CAThe pilot took off from modesto, CA on a medivac flight to pick up a victim that was injured in an automobile accident. A nurse and a medical technician were on board. Spotlights on vehicles were used to illuminate the landing area as well as high surrounding…Jun 23, 1982 · N6456 · DestroyedNTSB LAX82FA117Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportAerospatiale SA316B · Near Brideport, CAAfter taking off in a mountainous area, the pilot began climbing in up-currents on the side of a canyon. While following a ridge at about 100 ft AGL (11,000 ft MSL), he heard a loud noise that was followed by a shudder and vibrations. The helicopter began…Mar 22, 1982 · N9829C · DestroyedNTSB DEN78FTE91Accident · Minor injuriesClosedAerospatle SA316B · Norwood, COAug 22, 1978 · N4246 · Substantial damageNTSB OAK75AP049Accident · No injuriesClosedAlouette III · Avery, CAApr 25, 1975 · N3056 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC75AA015Accident · Serious injuriesClosedAerospatle SE3160 · Colorado Sta, AKAug 18, 1974 · N9366 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN73FTC05Accident · Serious injuriesClosedAlouette III · Greybull, WYAug 8, 1972 · N6874 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX72FUJ97Accident · No injuriesClosedS.N.I.A.S. SE3160 · Mayer, AZMay 21, 1972 · N8656 · Substantial damage
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
  WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('8680605')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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FAA incident reports · 9

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

Accident 19841005054719AAerosp SE3160 · East Glacier, MTPilot was landing helicopter from hover in mountainous terrain when downdraft caused uncontroled descent.Oct 5, 1984 · N98325 · Substantial damageAccident 19840726034899AAerosp SE3160 · Naturita, COCrash occurred during autorotation landing. All axial compressor blades had severe erosion. One blade separated.Jul 26, 1984 · N4246 · Substantial damageAccident 19840429018059AAerosp SE3160 · Dillon, CODowndraft while low power setting near a ridge. Trapped. Made hard upslope landing. Impact cut off the tail boom.Apr 29, 1984 · N608RM · Substantial damageAccident 19820623024669AAerosp SE3160 · Dardanelle, CAHelicopter main rotors struck tops of tall trees during a night approach to a landing site lit by ground vehicles.Jun 23, 1982 · N6456 · Destroyed · 2 fatalAccident 19820322004739AAerosp SA316B · Bridgeport, CAHelicopter crashed on mountain during hard autorotation landing.Mar 22, 1982 · N9829C · DestroyedIncident 19790123003519IAerosp SA316B · Livermore, CAPilot reported possible wire strike while following highway through pass trying to stay VFR.Jan 23, 1979 · N6456Accident 19780822025779AAerosp SE3160 · Norwood, COMountain slope. Aerial surveyAug 22, 1978 · N4246 · Substantial damageAccident 19750425015669AAerosp SE3160 · Avery, CAGr broke thru plank of wooden platform. Knot in plank.Apr 25, 1975 · N3056 · Substantial damageAccident 19740818044379AAerosp SE3160 · Colorado Sta, AKFlange attach screws improply installed. Bearing assmbly coupling ripped free. Lnd in marsh.Aug 18, 1974 · N9366 · Destroyed
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Service difficulty reports

No reports name this modelGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary.

STCs that may be installed · 37

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

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    WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('8680605')
    GROUP BY stc_number
  ) m JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc.parquet' s USING (stc_number)
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PMA parts · 97

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.

See all 97 PMA parts
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  WHERE tcds_number IN ('H1IN')
    AND len(list_intersect(tcds_models, ['SE.3160 Alouette III'])) > 0
  ORDER BY supplement_date DESC, drs_guid DESC"

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The same model under other registry codes

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

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