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N14821Aerospatiale/Aeritalia ATR 42-320

DeregisteredUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 20, 2026

This N-number isn't registered right now. Below is its last known registration, canceled Nov 4, 2005.

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 19823 ADs may apply57 service difficulty reports

Registration
Deregistered
Last based in
Lewisville, TX
owner city / state
Engine
PW121 · 1950 hp
P&W Canada
Owners
1
since 2004
NTSB events
None
since 1982
ADs may apply
3
confirm with A&P
Service reports
57
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026
Last registered owner
Nte Aviation LLC
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Lewisville, TX
Certificate issued
Jun 21, 2004
Canceled
Nov 4, 2005
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
Jan 15, 1990

We never show street addresses, even though they appear in the public FAA file. Individual owners are shown by city and state only.

Airframe & engine

FAA Registry + type data

Airframe

Manufacturer
Aerospatiale/Aeritalia
Model
ATR 42-320
Serial number
160
Aircraft type
Fixed wing multi engine
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Seats
50
Engines
2
Max takeoff weight
20,000 and over lb
Mode S code
A0C320

Engine

Make and model
P&W Canada Pw121
Type
Turbo-prop
Power
1950 hp

Total time and engine hours aren't public. They appear here once the owner adds logbooks.

Ownership history

Ownership history from FAA records
  1. 2004 – 2005Nte Aviation LLCLewisville, TX
  2. 1972 – 1973Arizona Helicopters INCScottsdale, AZ · different airframe: Bell 206b S/N 835

Individual owners are shown by city and state only.

Safety record

NTSB · Oct 15, 2026 · FAA ADs · Oct 20, 2026 · SDRs · Oct 16, 2026

NTSB events (0)

No NTSB accidents or incidents found for this airframe since 1982.

ADs published since 1998 that may apply (3)

These match the airframe or engine model. Whether each one applies, and whether it's been complied with, depends on serial numbers, equipment and logbook entries. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.

ADSubjectEffectiveApplies to
2014-14-02Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. Turboprop EnginesAug 15, 2014Engine (PW121)Only with: PW120, PW121, PW121A engines with Post SB21610 configuration; PW124B, PW127, PW127E, PW127F engines with Post SB21607 and/or Post SB21705 configuration; PW127G and PW127M engines unconditionally.
2012-26-08Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. Turboprop EnginesFeb 15, 2013Engine (PW121)Serial numbers per P&WC ASB No. PW100-72-A21813 Rev 3, PW100-72-A21802 Rev 4, and PW100-72-A21798 Rev 5. Only with: Engines with propeller shafts having serial numbers listed in the referenced P&WC ASBs.
2003-21-03Pratt & Whitney Canada Models PW118, PW120, PW120A, and PW121 Turboprop EnginesNov 20, 2003Engine (PW121)

AI-extracted — verify against original. Matched from each AD's applicability section; ADs replaced by a later AD are left out.

Service Difficulty Reports (57)

Reports of failures and defects that operators and repair stations sent to the FAA since 1995. A report describes one finding; it is not an accident.

  • Landing gear · proximity switch · malfunctionedAug 5, 2002

    IAH- THE CREW NOTED THAT THE LANDING GEAR MASTER WARNING DISAGREE ILLUMINATED AND RETURNED TO IAH WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE RIGHT INBOARD WEIGHT ON WHEELS PROX SWITCH, PERFORMED A OPERATIONAL CHECK OF THE LANDING GEAR SYSTEM, NO DEFECTS NOTED. THE AIRCRAFT WAS APPROVED…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · light · out of positionJul 24, 2002

    IAH- WHILE PERFORMING A 3A CHECK IT WAS NOTED THAT THE EMERGENCY LIGHT FLOOR STRIP HAS A LIGHT OUT AT SEAT 3AB. MAINTENANCE REPOSITIONED THE CABIN FLOOR EMERGENCY LIGHT STRIP, PERFORMED A OPERATIONAL CHECK OF THE EMERGENCY LIGHTING SYSTEM, NO DEFECTS NOTED. THE AIRCRAFT WAS APPROVED FOR RETURN TO…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Landing gear · landing gear · malfunctionedMay 1, 2002

    BPT- DURING FLIGHT 3640 FROM IAH TO BPT, THE CREW NOTED THAT THE LANDING GEAR WAS HAVING PROBLEMS RETRACTING, STICKING, MAKING LOUD BANGING NOISES, AND, TAKING EXCESSIVE TIME TO RETRACT. MAINTENANCE SERVICED BOTH MLG FREE FALL ASSISTERS, CLEANED AND LUBED NOSE WHEEL UPLOCK BOX. PERFORMED A…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Landing gear · uplock · lack of lubeMay 1, 2002

    BPT- DURING FLIGHT 3640 FROM IAH TO BPT, THE CREW NOTED THAT THE LANDING GEAR WAS HAVING PROBLEMS RETRACTING, STICKING, MAKING LOUD BANGING NOISES AND TAKING EXCESSIVE TIME TO RETRACT. MAINTENANCE SERVICED BOTH FREE FALL ASSISTERS, CLEANED AND LUBED THE NOSE LANDING GEAR UPLOCK BOX. PERFORMED A…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · battery · dischargedMar 23, 2002

    IAH- DURING POST FLIGHT INSPECTION THE CREW NOTED THAT THE EMERGENCY LIGHTING IN MID CABIN FLOOR INOP.. IAH- MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE POWER SUPPLY BATTERY, PERFORMED A OPERATIONAL CHECK OF THE EMERGENCY LIGHTING SYSTEM, NO DEFECTS NOTED, AND, THE AIRCRAFT WAS APPROVED FOR RETURN TO…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Landing gear · uplock · failedSep 25, 2001

    CLE FLT 3189 CREW REPORTED A LANDING GEAR UNSAFE INDICATION (RIGHT MAIN GEAR) DURING FLIGHT. AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED UNLOCK BOX ASSEMBLY. OPERATIONAL CHECKED GOOD. AIRCRAFT WAS RELEASED BACK TO SERVICE.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Landing gear · switch · defectiveJun 27, 2001

    CLE FLIGHT#3040 THE CREW REPORTED THE #2 GEAR SYSTEM GEAR UNLOCK LIGHT STAYS ILLUMINATED WHEN THE GEAR IS UP.THE AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT.MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE # 2 GEAR UNLOCK SWITCH.OPERATIONAL CHECKS WERE GOOD.THE AIRCRAFT WAS RELEASED FOR SERVICE.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Landing gear · warning light · illuminatedMay 3, 2001

    EWR---CO3228, CREW REPORTED RT MLG UNLOCK LIGHT CAME ON INFLIGHT. AIRCRAFT LANDED UNEVENTFULLY, MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE WITH SYSTEM PLACARD IAW MEL.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · wire · brokenApr 24, 2001

    CLE FLIGHT 3109 THE CREW REPORTED EMERGENCY LIGHTS IN CABIN ILLUMINATE WITH MAIN CABIN DOOR OPEN. MAINTENANCE REPARIED WIRE BEHIND FLIGHT ATTENDANTS CONTROL PANEL. OPERATIONAL CHECKS WERE GOOD. THE AIRCRAFT WAS RELEASED FOR SERVICE.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Landing gear · proximity switch · faultyApr 3, 2001

    EWR CO3433 CREW REPORTED LEFT UNLOCK LIGHT ILLUMINATED WITH GEAR RETRACTED ON SYSTEM NR 2 (NO DOWNLOCK INDICATION WITH GEAR EXTENDED). MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED LEFT DOWNLOCK PROXIMITY SWITCH IAW ATR42 MM 32-61-00. OPS CHECKED GOOD. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.

Showing the 10 most recent of 57 reports.

Sources

  • FAA Aircraft RegistryRegistration, owner city and state, airframe, engineupdated Oct 20, 2026
  • NTSB accident and incident databaseAccidents and incidents since 1982updated Oct 15, 2026
  • FAA Airworthiness Directives (Federal Register)ADs published since 1998updated Oct 20, 2026
  • FAA Service Difficulty ReportsReports since 1995updated Oct 16, 2026

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