Sud Aviation SA 318
6 on the U.S. register across 2 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1968 to 1969; half of them date from 1969 or earlier. Nevada has the most (2). 67% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the SA 318 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Rotorcraft · Helicopters
- Power
- Turboshaft, 1 engine
- Common engines
- Turbomeca Astazou Iia (4), Turbomeca Astazou Ser (1), Ama/Expr Unknown Eng (1)
- Seats
- 5
- Maker on the register
- Sud Aviation
- Registered
- earliest certificate April 10, 2007; newest June 2, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SA 318C | 4 | 1968 to 1969 | 66.7% |
| SA 318C ALOUETTE AST | 2 | 1969 | 33.3% |
When they were built by decade · 3 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: International Air Services INC Trustee · Airborne Resources INC
Accident history NTSB records · 3 cases since 1982, 1 fatal
The 3 most recent of 3 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 Sud Aviation SA 318 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
6 as of October 2, 2026, counting 2 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Sud Aviation SA 318s?
Nevada, with 2.
Who owns the Sud Aviation SA 318?
67% 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 · 6
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N9RQ | Sud Aviation SA 318C ALOUETTE AST |
International Air Services INC Trustee Carson City, Nevada |
Standard | 2026-06-02 | Valid |
| N5593N | Sud Aviation SA 318C ALOUETTE AST |
International Air Services INC Trustee Carson City, Nevada |
Multiple | 2026-06-01 | Valid |
| N279DB | Sud Aviation SA 318C |
Flying Legends INC Newcastle, Delaware |
Standard | 2022-10-11 | Reports overdue |
| N280DB | Sud Aviation SA 318C |
Individual owner Alaska |
Standard | 2022-09-15 | Valid |
| N318PJ | Sud Aviation SA 318C |
Individual owner Alaska |
Experimental | 2022-02-18 | Valid |
| N228RW | Sud Aviation SA 318C |
Airborne Resources INC Midlothian, Texas |
Standard | 2007-04-10 | Valid |