Aerospatiale SA315
22 on the U.S. register across 2 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1972 to 1982; half of them date from 1978 or earlier. Delaware has the most (6). 100% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the SA315 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Rotorcraft · Helicopters
- Power
- Turboshaft, 1 engine
- Common engines
- Turbomeca Artousteiiib (7), Turbomeca Artousteiiib1 (3), Turbomeca Artouste Iib1 (2)
- Seats
- 5 (up to 7 in some versions)
- Maker on the register
- Aerospatiale
- Registered
- earliest certificate June 1, 2015; newest May 6, 2026
Where they are owner's state
Who owns them registrant type
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
| Version | Registered | Built | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| SA315B | 18 | 1972 to 1982 | 81.8% |
| SA315B ALOUETTE III | 4 | 1976 | 18.2% |
When they were built by decade · 10 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Airworthiness certificate class
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Fleet pages: San Juan Aviation LLC · International Air Services INC Trustee · Northwest Helicopters LLC · Dodson International Parts INC · Angelone INC
Accident history NTSB records · 23 cases since 1982, 3 fatal
The 8 most recent of 23 cases where the NTSB's make and model match this family's versions. Rates per registered aircraft, phases of flight and causes are coming with the analytics stage. Each aircraft's own page also shows its record.
Questions people ask answers refresh every morning
How many Aerospatiale SA315 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
22 as of October 2, 2026, counting 2 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Aerospatiale SA315s?
Delaware, with 6.
Who owns the Aerospatiale SA315?
100% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals and co-owners, who are never named on this site.
Aircraft newest certificates first · 4 SA315B ALOUETTE III (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N265HA | Aerospatiale SA315B ALOUETTE III |
High Altitude Helicopters INC Brewster, Washington |
None on file | 2025-06-06 | Valid |
| N315CH | Aerospatiale SA315B ALOUETTE III |
Fresh Heli LLC Gillette, Wyoming |
Standard | 2021-07-20 | Valid |
| N208SJ | Aerospatiale SA315B ALOUETTE III |
San Juan Aviation LLC Wilmington, Delaware |
None on file | 2018-01-31 | Valid |
| N218SJ | Aerospatiale SA315B ALOUETTE III |
San Juan Aviation LLC Wilmington, Delaware |
None on file | 2018-01-30 | Valid |