# Eurocopter SA315B - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 8680993 - Manufacturer (registry): EUROCOPTER - Model: SA315B - Aircraft type: Rotorcraft - Category: Rotorcraft - Engines: 1 · Turbo-shaft - Seats: 5 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS H1IN](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/H1IN) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Airbus Helicopters - Registered aircraft: 2 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/eurocopter-sa315b 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. None matched. ## Registered aircraft (2) - [N131HA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N131HA): [High Altitude Helicopters Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HIGH%20ALTITUDE%20HELICOPTERS%20INC), [Brewster, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Brewster), built 1993, S/N 1318/43 - [N315BF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N315BF): [Lama French Alps Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LAMA%20FRENCH%20ALPS%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1960, S/N 05 ## 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 CEN12LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA235), Mar 30, 2012: Eurocopter SA315B (N929JV), Alva, OK, substantial damage. Probable cause: Failure of the current and previous operators to comply with the manufacturer's maintenance procedures for operation in sandy environments, which resulted in turbine case erosion and the subsequent… ## FAA accident and incident reports (1) 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 20120330005509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120330005509A), Mar 30, 2012: Eurocopter SA315B (N929JV), Alva, OK, Substantial damage. Pilot was enroute at 300-400' AGL, 1500' MSL, with an external load when the engine quit at N37 03.19, W099 00.59, 0930 CDT, 30 mar 2012. Pilot entered… ## Service difficulty reports (28) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR CA110329002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA110329002), Mar 15, 2011: GUARD. CRACKED. (CAN) TAIL ROTOR GUARD FOUND CRACKED AT UPPER MID ATTACHMENT POINT DURING GROUND HANDLING. GUARD REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE PART. - [SDR CA101005001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA101005001), Sep 18, 2010: CELL. FAILED. (CAN) THE AIRCRAFT WAS PERFORMING AERIAL FERTILIZATION OPERATIONS. THE HYDRAULIC LOAD CELL THAT IS ATTACHED TO THE CARGO HOOK FAILED INTERNALLY. THIS FAILURE AL - [SDR CA090626007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090626007), Dec 31, 2008: SEAL. LEAKING. (CAN) DUE TO OIL DILUTION OF FUEL, ENG WAS REMOVED FROM SERVICE AND RETURNED TO HELI-SUPPORT. OIL DILUTION MAY HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY LEAKING JET BOX SEAL. ENG LOG - [SDR CA050722002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA050722002), Jun 23, 2005: FITTING. BROKEN. (CAN) COMPOSITE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH STC SR00124LA-D. THE R/H REAR ATTACHMENT LUG WAS FOUND TO BE BROKEN COMPLETELY OFF AT THE SPA - [SDR 2003FA0000690](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000690), Jun 20, 2003: FITTING. BROKEN. RIGHT HAND AFT (T) FITTING BROKEN. THIS FITTING IS ONE OF FOUR THAT ATTACHES THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER TO THE TAILBOOM. NO ABNORMAL VIBRATIONS. CAUSE UNKNOWN, N - [SDR FF6R112448](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FF6R112448), Aug 1, 2002: BEARING. ROUGH. BEARINGS ARE NOTCHY. PILOT CANNOT MOVE TAIL ROTOR PEDAL, SMOOTHLY. - [SDR CA010313025](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA010313025), Feb 26, 2001: GUARD. CRACKED. (CAN) WHILE CLEANING AIRCRAFT, AME FOUND CRACK COMING FROM UNDER BOTTOM CLAMP.NEW TAIL ROTOR GUARD WAS INSTALLED. - [SDR 20001214SH024](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001214SH024), Nov 28, 2000: BLADE. CRACKED. DURING POST-FLIGHT INSPECTION, A 2.50 INCH CHORDWISE CRACK WAS FOUND APPROXIMATELY .50 INCH INBOARD FROM THE TRAILING EDGE AND 14 INCHES FROM THE TIP OF THE BLA - [SDR 20001030SH029](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001030SH029), Oct 30, 2000: BLADE. MISSING. EXCESSIVE VIBRATION DURING ENGINE RUN-UP. REMOVED ENGINE FOR TEAR-DOWN INSPECTION. FOUND ONE EACH MISSING BLADE AND SEVERAL OTHERS DAMAGED ON 2 INCH STAGE TURBI - [SDR 20000427SH025](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000427SH025), Mar 24, 2000: BEAM. CRACKED. A CRACK-LIKE INDICATION WAS FOUND ON THE INSIDE CURVE, PERPENDICULAR TO THE EDGE. THIS PART WAS TESTED IAW ASTM E-144-94A. (X) - [SDR 99ZZZX347](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX347), Nov 5, 1998: BEARING. ROUGH. PILOT REPORTED TAIL ROTOR PEDALS ARE STIFF AND NOTCHY. MECHANIC REPORTED NOTCHED BEARINGS WHEN P/C LINK DISCONNECTED AND T/R BLADES ARE ROTATED. REPLACED 3 EACH - [SDR CA981006007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA981006007), Sep 24, 1998: WIRE. FAILED. (CAN) ON START-UP, BURNING SMELL AND SPARKS NOTICED AND ENGINE SHUTDOWN. HISSING SOUND WAS HEARD AND 'VIDEO' PRESSURE INDICATOR SHOWED 'RED'. A WIRE RUNNING FRO - [SDR 98ZZZX3259](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX3259), Jul 10, 1998: AIR INTAKE. CRACKED. TWO UPPER AND 4 LOWER AIR INTAKE HALVES CRACKED AT MOUNTING POINTS. THIS IS A RECURRING PROBLEM AND HAS BEEN NOTED ON NUMEROUS AIRCRAFT. SUGGEST A REINFORCED MO - [SDR 98ZZZX3258](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX3258), Jul 10, 1998: BEARING SUPPORT. CRACKED. STARTER/GENERATOR MOUNTING FLANGE CRACKED. AIRCRAFT VIBRATION LEVELS EXCESSIVE DUE TO LACK OF PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE. - [SDR HEEA0012462](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA0012462), Jan 6, 1998: GEARBOX. CORRODED. MAIN GRBOX CASE CORROSION. - [SDR HEEA0011987](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA0011987), Nov 13, 1997: STABILIZER. CRACKED. STABILIZER CRACKED AT FLANGE. - [SDR HEEA0011986](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA0011986), Nov 13, 1997: BOOM ASSY. BENT. TAIL BOOM BENT TUBES. - [SDR HEEA0011797](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA0011797), Nov 5, 1997: GEARBOX. MAKING METAL. MAIN GR BOX MAKING METAL. - [SDR HEEA0011389](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA0011389), Oct 9, 1997: SHAFT ASSY. MAKING METAL. M/R SHAFT MAKING METAL. - [SDR HEEA0011386](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA0011386), Oct 9, 1997: SHAFT ASSY. BEARING ROUGH. M/R SHAFT ASSY ROUGH BEARINGS. - [SDR CA970820004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA970820004), Aug 12, 1997: BURNER CAN. BURNED. (CAN) INCREASE IN T4 TEMPERATURE LEAD TO INVESTIGATION AND A HOLE WAS FOUND BURNED THROUGH BURNER CAN. ENGINE WAS REMOVED FOR REPAIR. - [SDR HAIHEEA9915](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HAIHEEA9915), May 21, 1997: GPS 150. MALFUNCTION. NAV AND WPT BUTTONS WON'T WORK. - [SDR 98ZZZX2783](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX2783), Jan 21, 1997: SPAR. CRACKED. SPAR TUBE CRACKED AT RT MOUNTING HOSE, CRACK ORIGINATES AT MOUNTING HOLE AND EXTENDS IN BOTH DIRECTION COVERING 50 PERCENT OF NBE CIRCUMFERENCE. THIS DEFECT WAS - [SDR 97ZZZX952](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX952), Jan 21, 1997: SPAR. CRACKED. SPAR TUBE CRACKED AT RT MOUNTING HOLE, CRACK ORIGINATES AT MOUNTING HOLE AND EXTENDS IN BOTH DIRECTIONS COVERING 50 PERCENT OF TUBE CIRCUMFERENCE. THIS DEFECT W - [SDR HEEA968663](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA968663), Dec 10, 1996: ENGINE. MAKING METAL. ENGINE IS MAKING METAL. - [SDR HEEA968176](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA968176), Oct 10, 1996: TRANSCEIVER. FAILED. DOES NOT TRANSMIT OR RECEIVE. - [SDR CA960412005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA960412005), Mar 31, 1996: BLADE. VIBRATING. (CAN)MAIN ROTOR BLADES WERE REMOVED TO DO HIGH VERTICAL VIBRATION. ALTHOUGH TRACK WAS OK, THE VIBRATION SEEMED TO GET PROGRESSIVELY WORSE. REPLACEMENT BLADES P/ - [SDR CA960223007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA960223007), Feb 13, 1996: ENGINE. OIL LEAK. (CAN) UPON LANDING, AME NOTICED LARGE AMOUNT OF OIL ON ENGINE DECK AND WITH FURTHER INVESTIGATION, FOUND EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF OIL IN TAIL PIPE. ENGINE REMOVED AN ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Aerospatiale SA315B](https://openairdocs.org/model/aerospatiale-sa315b): 18 registered aircraft, registry code 8680615 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.