Type Record · As of May 3, 2026
EUROCOPTER FRANCE SA330J
Rotorcraft · TURBOMECA TURMO IVC
Registered
2
Year Range
1974–1977
NTSB Events
1
Airworthiness Directives
35
Aircraft Resources
01 / Distribution
Where the fleet lives and was built
Counts of currently-registered EUROCOPTER FRANCE SA330J aircraft by US state and decade of manufacture, sourced from the FAA Aircraft Registry.
By State (top 10)
- UT 50.0% 1
- TX 50.0% 1
By Decade of Manufacture
- 1970s 100.0% 2
02 / NTSB Records
Events involving EUROCOPTER FRANCE SA330J aircraft
1 event(s) on file. Showing the most recent 1.
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Jan 26, 2018
N339EVPacific Ocean
NTSB Docket →
03 / Airworthiness Directives
FAA directives applicable to EUROCOPTER FRANCE SA330J
35 directive(s) on file. Showing the most recent 25 · 10 more in the Federal Register.
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Dec 2, 2022
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Helicopters (Airbus) Model SA330J helicopters. This AD was prompted by a report of restricted movement of the collective lever caused by incidental contact of the secondary stop cover due to a loosened rivet. This AD requires removing the plate…
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Aug 11, 2022
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Helicopters (Airbus) Model SA330J helicopters. This proposed AD was prompted by a report of restricted movement of the collective lever caused by incidental contact of the secondary stop cover due to a loosened rivet. This proposed AD woul…
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Apr 4, 2022
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Helicopters Model SA330J helicopters. This AD was prompted by a review of Model EC225LP helicopter data that revealed potential tightening torque loss of the attachment screws of the upper deck fittings of the three main gearbox (MGB) suspension…
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Jan 13, 2022
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Helicopters Model SA330J helicopters. This proposed AD was prompted by a review of Model EC225LP helicopter data that revealed potential tightening torque loss of the attachment screws of the upper deck fittings of the three main gearbox (…
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Sep 27, 2021
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters
The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2021-16- 02, which applied to certain Airbus Helicopters Model SA330J, AS332C, AS332L, AS332L1, AS332L2, and EC225LP helicopters. AD 2021-16-02 required inspecting the locking safety mechanism of the left-hand (LH) side stairway door handle and depending on the resul…
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Aug 20, 2021
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Helicopters Model SA330J, AS332C, AS332L, AS332L1, AS332L2, and EC225LP helicopters. This AD was prompted by a report of a left-hand (LH) side stairway door that inadvertently opened in flight and tore off from its attachment fittings. This AD r…
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May 21, 2021
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Helicopters Model SA330J, AS332C, AS332L, AS332L1, AS332L2, and EC225LP helicopters. This proposed AD was prompted by a report of a left-hand (LH) side stairway door that inadvertently opened in flight and tore off from its attachment fitt…
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May 18, 2021
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters (Type Certificate Previously Held by Eurocopter France) Helicopters
The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2010-16- 51, which applied to certain Eurocopter France (now Airbus Helicopters (Airbus)) Model SA330J helicopters. AD 2010-16-51 required inspecting for a gap between the main gearbox (MGB) oil cooling fan assembly (fan) rotor blade and the upper section of the guid…
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Feb 26, 2021
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters (Type Certificate Previously Held by Eurocopter France) Helicopters
The FAA proposes to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2010-16-51, which applies to certain Eurocopter France (now Airbus Helicopters (Airbus)) Model SA330J helicopters. AD 2010-16-51 requires inspecting for a gap between the main gearbox (MGB) oil cooling fan assembly (fan) rotor blade and the upper section of th…
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Feb 12, 2021
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters
The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2020-19- 02, which applied to certain Airbus Helicopters (previously Eurocopter France) Model SA330J helicopters. AD 2020-19-02 required repetitively inspecting affected tail rotor (T/R) blades and depending on the inspection results, repairing or replacing the T/R b…
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Sep 22, 2020
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters
The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2000-22-19 for Eurocopter France (now Airbus Helicopters) Model SA330F, G, and J helicopters. AD 2000-22-19 required repetitively inspecting certain tail rotor (T/R) blades for skin debonding and a crack. Since the FAA issued AD 2000-22-19, the inspection procedures…
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Aug 6, 2020
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters (Type Certificate Previously Held by Eurocopter France) Helicopters
The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2009-25-09 for Eurocopter France (now Airbus Helicopters) Model SA330F, G, and J helicopters. AD 2009-25-09 required re-adjusting the torque of the main gearbox (MGB) flexible coupling bolts. Since the FAA issued AD 2009-25- 09, Airbus Helicopters has modified the MG…
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Dec 20, 2019
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters (Previously Eurocopter France)
The FAA proposes to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2009-25-09 for Eurocopter France (now Airbus Helicopters) Model SA 330 F, G, and J helicopters. AD 2009-25-09 currently requires re-adjusting the torque of the main gearbox (MGB) flexible coupling bolts. Since the FAA issued AD 2009-25-09, Airbus Helicopters h…
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Mar 11, 2014
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters (Type Certificate Previously Held by Eurocopter France) (Airbus Helicopters)
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus Helicopters Model AS332C, AS332L, AS332L1, AS332L2, and SA330J helicopters. This AD prohibits use of the hydraulic hoist in helicopters equipped with certain parts and configurations until a hoist beam lower fitting protector is installed. This AD was promp…
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Mar 11, 2014
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters (Type Certificate Previously Held by Eurocopter France) (Airbus Helicopters)
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus Helicopters Model AS332C, AS332L, AS332L1, AS332L2, EC225LP, and SA330J helicopters with a certain tail rotor control turnbuckle (turnbuckle) installed. This AD requires inspecting the turnbuckles for corrosion or a crack, and depending on the results, eith…
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Feb 19, 2014
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters (Type Certificate Previously Held by Eurocopter France)
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model AS332C, AS332L, AS332L1, AS332L2, and SA330J helicopters. This AD requires inspecting the crimping of the ball joint of the upper- and lower- end-fittings of the main servo-control and, depending on findings, replacing the main servo-control o…
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Oct 24, 2013
Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Helicopters
We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Eurocopter France Model AS332C, AS332L, AS332L1, AS332L2, EC225LP, and SA330J helicopters with a certain tail rotor control turnbuckle (turnbuckle) installed. This proposed AD would require inspecting the turnbuckles for corrosion or a crack, and depending on…
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Sep 26, 2013
Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Helicopters
We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Eurocopter France (Eurocopter) Model AS332C, AS332L, AS332L1, AS332L2, and SA330J helicopters. This proposed AD would prohibit use of the hydraulic hoist in helicopters equipped with certain parts and configurations until a hoist beam lower fitting protector i…
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Aug 20, 2013
Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Helicopters
We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Eurocopter France (Eurocopter) Model AS332C, AS332L, AS332L1, AS332L2, and SA330J helicopters. This proposed AD would require inspecting the crimping of the ball joint of the upper- and lower- end- fittings of the main servo-control and, depending on f…
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Sep 19, 2012
Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Helicopters
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Eurocopter France (Eurocopter) Model SA330F, SA330G, SA330J, AS332C, AS332L, AS332L1, and AS332L2 helicopters to require cleaning, inspecting, and lubricating each tangential gearbox (gearbox) and adjusting, as necessary, the fuel shut-off control lever. This AD w…
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Mar 10, 2011
Airworthiness Directives; EUROCOPTER FRANCE Model SA330F, SA330G, and SA330J Helicopters
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as:
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Sep 13, 2010
Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Models SA330F, SA330G, and SA330J Helicopters
We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This proposed AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the uns…
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Sep 2, 2010
Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model SA330J Helicopters
This document publishes in the Federal Register an amendment adopting Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2010-16-51, which was sent previously to all known U.S. owners and operators of Eurocopter France (Eurocopter) Model SA330J helicopters by individual letters. This AD requires, within 10 hours time-in-service (TIS), insp…
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Dec 14, 2009
Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France (ECF) Model AS332C, AS332L, AS332L1, AS332L2, SA330F, SA330G, and SA330J Helicopters
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the specified ECF helicopters. This AD results from a mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) AD issued by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), the Technical Agent for the aviation authority of France. The MCAI AD states there have been two ca…
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Dec 18, 2002
Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model AS332C, AS332L, AS332L1, SA330F, SA330G, and SA330J Helicopters
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the specified Eurocopter France (ECF) model helicopters that requires inspecting the tail rotor pitch change rod (change rod) bearing (bearing) and, after inspecting the control rod, replacing the bearing if it does not meet the specified tolerance. This AD…
04 / Type Certificate Data Sheets
FAA TCDS for EUROCOPTER FRANCE SA330J
The TCDS is the legal certification document — weight limits, performance, equipment, AD compliance times, operating limitations. 1 match in the FAA catalog.
- H4EU Historical Rev 18 · 11/18/2014
Airbus Helicopters
Models: AS332C, AS332L2, SA330G, SA330J + 5 more
06 / Supplemental Type Certificates
Modifications approved for EUROCOPTER FRANCE SA330J
35 STCs on file — every FAA-approved modification, alteration, or installation for this aircraft. STOL kits, avionics, fuel systems, floats, engine swaps, you name it.
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04/14/2023
STC SH3319NM
Installation of Precise Flight Pulselite Control Unit in the Landing /Taxi Recognition Visual Control Light system,
Precise Flight Inc
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10/07/2021
STC SH4904NM
Fabrication, installation, and inspection of onboard systems model E-53 cargo hook load cell system.
Onboard Systems
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05/19/2020
STC SH3319NM (1 OF 2)
Installation of Precise Flight Pulselite Control Unit in the\nLanding /Taxi Recognition Visual Control Light system,
Precise Flight Inc
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02/28/2019
STC SR269CH
Install air ambulance unit.
Spectrum Aeromed LLC dba Spectrum Aeromed
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06/06/2018
STC SH4904NM
Fabrication, installation, and inspection of onboard systems model E-53 cargo hook load cell system.
Onboard Systems
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08/07/2017
STC SR269CH
Install air ambulance unit.
Snaky Creek Enterprises LLC dba Spectrum Aeromed
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12/29/2016
STC SH3319NM
Installation of Precise Flight Pulselite Control Unit in the Landing /Taxi Recognition Visual Control Light system,
Precise Flight Inc
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06/09/2014
STC SH3319NM
Installation of Precise Flight Pulselite Control Unit in the Landing /Taxi Recognition Visual Control Light system,
Precise Flight Inc
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07/25/2013
STC SH3319NM
Installation of Precise Flight Pulselite Control Unit in the Landing /Taxi Recognition Visual Control Light system,
Precise Flight Inc
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10/17/2012
STC SH3319NM
Installation of Precise Flight Pulselite Control Unit in the Landing /Taxi Recognition Visual Control Light system,
Precise Flight Inc
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02/21/2012
STC SH3319NM
Installation of Precise Pulselite Control System
Precise Flight Inc
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02/25/2004
STC SR00811NY
Installation of Technisonic Industries Limited TFM-138 series transceiver models.
Technisonic Industries Limited
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11/26/2003
STC SR01834NY
Installation of Globalstar Satellite Telephone System.
Atlantic Avionics Inc.
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11/07/2003
STC SH3319NM
Installation of Precise Pulselite Control Unit in the Landing/Taxi/Recognition Visual Control Light System.
Precise Flight Inc
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08/08/2003
STC SR00811NY
Installation of Technisonic Industries Limited TFM-138 series transceiver models.
Technisonic Industries Limited
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06/30/2003
STC SH2864SW-D
Installation of auxiliary fuel tanks in rear cabin section.
American Eurocopter Corporation
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06/30/2003
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
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06/30/2003
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
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06/30/2003
STC SH2963SW-D
Modification of seat belt assembly.
American Eurocopter Corporation
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06/30/2003
STC SH1985SW-D
Installation of supplementary strobe lights and replacement of existing lower position lights on Sponson.
American Eurocopter Corporation
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06/30/2003
STC SR09115RC-D
Installation of 9 passenger or less configuration.
American Eurocopter Corporation
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06/30/2003
STC SH2743SW-D
Installation of hole and patch. Limited to installation on serial number 1502 ONLY.
American Eurocopter Corporation
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06/30/2003
STC SH1986SW-D
Installation of fixed position retractable landing lights.
American Eurocopter Corporation
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01/29/2003
STC SR00811NY
Installation of Technisonic Industries Limited TFM-138 series transceiver models.
Technisonic Industries Limited
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10/21/2002
STC SR00811NY
Installation of Technisonic Industries Limited TFM-138 series transceiver models.
Technisonic Industries Limited
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12/03/2001
STC SH3319NM
Installation of Precise Pulselite Control Unit in the Landing/Taxi/Recognition Visual Control Light System.
Precise Flight Inc
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10/06/1999
STC SR09115RC-D
Installation of 9 passenger or less configuration.
American Eurocopter Corporation
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08/23/1999
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
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08/01/1997
STC SH2743SW
Installation of hole and patch.
American Eurocopter Corporation
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08/01/1997
STC SH1985SW
Supplementary strobe lights and replacement of existing lower position lights on sponson.
American Eurocopter Corporation
+ 5 more STCs on file
04 / Regulations watching this type
Advisory Circulars and Federal Register activity for EUROCOPTER FRANCE SA330J
Advisory Circulars
No ACs explicitly mention this type. Showing universal operating-rule ACs that apply to all aircraft.
Recent Federal Register activity
Latest rulemakings touching general operating rules (Part 91) and maintenance rules (Part 43).
- 2026-04-17 Settlement Policy for Small Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Cases FR ↗
- 2026-02-10 Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations; Reopening of Comment Period; Denial of Extension FR ↗
- 2026-02-02 25-Hour Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) Requirement, New Aircraft Production FR ↗
- 2026-01-28 Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations; Reopening of Comment Period FR ↗
- 2026-01-07 Requirements for Interference-Tolerant Radio Altimeter Systems FR ↗
05 / Aircraft of this type
All 2 registered N-numbers
Every tail currently on the FAA registry for this make/model. Click an N-number to query the FAA Aircraft Inquiry; rows flagged ● have NTSB events on file. Tails seeded with full TallyAero pages link directly.
05 / Sources & Methodology
Every count traces back to a primary US-government source
- FAA Aircraft Registry →
Refreshed Apr 27, 2026
Available
- NTSB CAROL →
Refreshed Apr 27, 2026
Available
- Federal Register (FAA Airworthiness Directives) →
Refreshed Apr 27, 2026
Available
We render counts and lists as the agency publishes them. Read the methodology →