Aircraft model · Rotorcraft · Rotorcraft · registry code 8680612

Manufacturer (registry)
S N I A S
Model
SA330J
Registry code
8680612
Registered
0 aircraft
Type
Rotorcraft
Engines
2 · Turbo-shaft
Seats
19
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise speed
92 mph
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSH4EU
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

1976Registered nowDeregistered2026
Aircraft by the year they were built: 8 aircraft
19761
19771
19783
20001
20082

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 54

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

1978In forceSuperseded2026
ADs by the year they took effect: 67 ADs
19782
19802
19812
19824
19881
19986
19993
20003
20025
20032
20092
20102
20111
20121
20143
20171
20203
202111
20223
20233
20242
20252
20263
See all 67 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 ('8680612'))
  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 · 6

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

NTSB SEA07LA068Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEurocopter France SA330J · Lakeview, ORThe dual student's failure to extend the landing gear during a simulated single-engine forced landing, and the flight instructor's failure to take remedial action to keep the aircraft from touching the runway surface without the landing gear extended.Feb 28, 2007 · N330KW · Substantial damageNTSB FTW88FA131Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAerospatiale SA330J · Gulf-Of-MexicoNone submittedJul 14, 1988 · N47307 · DestroyedNTSB FTW88FA039Accident · 15 fatalField investigationFinal reportAerospatiale SA-330J · Eugene IslandThe helicopter, with 2 plts & 13 passengers, was on an IFR flt to a psn in the gulf of Mexico. From that psn, they proceeded under VFR to an off-shore oil drilling rig (EI-190). As the helicopter was arriving from the se, there was a strong wind from the NE.…Dec 21, 1987 · N3596N · DestroyedNTSB NYC82FNA17Accident · No injuriesFinal reportS.N.I.A.S. SA-330J · Hyannis, MAThe pilot reported that he took off, and during a climb through about 800 ft, he heard a loud snap and immediately felt severe lateral vibrations. He declared an emergency and landed without further incident. An investigation revealed that the inboard…Jun 23, 1982 · N3601U · Substantial damageNTSB NYC80IA076Incident · No injuriesClosedAerospatial SA330J · N Kingstown, RIAug 26, 1980 · N3596N · Minor damageNTSB NYC78FA048Accident · 2 fatalClosedAerospatle 330J · Atlantic City (Atlantic Ocean)May 7, 1978 · N49496 · 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 ('8680612')
  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 20070228002709ASnias SA330J · Lakeview, OR(-23) On 2-28-07 pilot examiner, [privacy data omitted] was giving training and instructional flights to 2 other pilots in N330KW, a SA-330-J puma (with a retractable landing gear) helicopter for single engine emergency landings, when he failed to extend the…Feb 28, 2007 · N330KW · Minor damageAccident 19880714026579ASnias SA330J · Gulf Of Mexico, LALost tail rotor control on takeoff. Crashed in water. Not stabilized prior to forward flight.Jul 14, 1988 · N47307 · Destroyed · 1 fatalAccident 19871221070929ASnias SA330J · Eugene Island, TXMain rotors struck leg of drilling rig while hovering to land. Severe crosswind,low visibility. Crashed and burned.Dec 21, 1987 · N3596N · Destroyed · 15 fatalIncident 19820623024659ISnias SA330J · Hyannis, MALoud snap, severe vibration. Landed safely. Main rotor spindle failed pn 330A31112206.Jun 23, 1982 · N3601UAccident 19800826057559ASnias SA330J · North Kingstown, RIWires shorted out. Melted hydraulic line, caused fire in cabin area. Landed safely.Aug 26, 1980 · N3596N · Substantial damageIncident 19800820066309ISnias SA330J · Islip, NYLanded Islip Macarthur Airport with increasing vibration. Pitch change horn bearing showed evidence of lube lossAug 20, 1980 · N3596NAccident 19780507039559ASnias SA330J · Atlantic City, NJCrashed in Atlantic ocean.May 7, 1978 · N49496 · Destroyed · 1 fatalIncident 19780112002699ISnias SA330J · LAExperienced fire in flight, landed safely on tender. Fire of undetermin cause.Jan 12, 1978 · N47307 · Substantial damageAccident 19771208039809ASnias SA330J · LADec 8, 1977 · N47305 · Destroyed · 16 fatal
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('8680612')
  ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"

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Service difficulty reports · 69

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_key = 'SA330J'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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STCs that may be installed · 21

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.

See all 21 STCs
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  FROM (
    SELECT stc_number, min(matched_model) AS matched_model
    FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_stc.parquet'
    WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('8680612')
    GROUP BY stc_number
  ) m JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc.parquet' s USING (stc_number)
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PMA parts · 133

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 133 PMA parts
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_type_certificate_pma.parquet'
  WHERE tcds_number IN ('H4EU')
    AND len(list_intersect(tcds_models, ['SA330J'])) > 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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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model.parquet' m LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet' g ON g.aircraft_model_code = m.code
  WHERE m.match_key = 'SA330J' AND m.code NOT IN ('8680612')
  GROUP BY ALL
  ORDER BY aircraft DESC
  LIMIT 12"

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