N15447Aerospatiale ATR42-500
This N-number isn't registered right now. Below is its last known registration, canceled Jun 12, 2000.
Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198227 ADs may apply24 service difficulty reports
- Registration
- Deregistered
Registration
FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 19, 2026- Last registered owner
- Continental Express INC
- Owner type
- Corporation
- City, state
- Houston, TX
- Certificate issued
- Jul 8, 1996
- Canceled
- Jun 12, 2000
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 dataAirframe
- Manufacturer
- Aerospatiale
- Model
- ATR42-500
- Serial number
- 505
- Aircraft type
- Fixed wing multi engine
- Category
- Land
- Certification
- Type Certificated
- Seats
- 62
- Engines
- 2
- Max takeoff weight
- 20,000 and over lb
- Mode S code
- A0DC0F
Engine
- Type
- Turbo-prop
Total time and engine hours aren't public. They appear here once the owner adds logbooks.
Ownership history
Ownership history from FAA records- 1996 – 2000Continental Express INCHouston, TX
- 1981 – 1992Individual ownerDallas, TX · different airframe: Balloon Works Firefly 7-B S/N 10264
- 1945 – 1948Individual ownerLos Angeles, CA · different airframe: 1935 Porterfield 35-70 S/N 147
Individual owners are shown by city and state only.
Safety record
NTSB · Oct 15, 2026 · FAA ADs · Oct 19, 2026 · SDRs · Oct 16, 2026NTSB events (0)
No NTSB accidents or incidents found for this airframe since 1982.
ADs published since 1998 that may apply (27)
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.
| AD | Subject | Effective | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-16-08 | Aerospatiale Model ATR42 and ATR72 Airplanes | Aug 23, 2006 | Airframe (ATR42-500)Certain serial numbers: ATR42 …–645; ATR72 …–722; ATR72 724–730. Only with: ATR42 models up to MSN 645 inclusive; ATR72 models up to MSN 730 inclusive, excluding MSN 723. |
| 2006-07-26 | Aerospatiale Model ATR42 Airplanes | May 16, 2006 | Airframe (ATR42-500) |
| 2005-22-09 | Aerospatiale Model ATR42 and ATR72 Airplanes | Nov 14, 2005 | Airframe (ATR42-500) |
| 2005-19-05 | Aerospatiale Model ATR42-500 Airplanes | Sep 29, 2005 | Airframe (ATR42-500)Only with: Airplanes not modified by ATR Modification 5385. |
| 2004-03-18 | Aerospatiale Model ATR42 and ATR72 Series Airplanes | Mar 17, 2004 | Airframe (ATR42-500)Only with: ATR42 airplanes on which ATR Modification 5338 has not been done; ATR72 airplanes on which ATR Modification 5337 has not been done. |
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| AD | Subject | Effective | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-18-07 | Aerospatiale Model ATR42-200, -300, -320, and -500 Series Airplanes; and Model ATR72… | Oct 15, 2003 | Airframe (ATR42-500) |
| 2003-17-09 | Aerospatiale Model ATR42-500 and ATR72 Series Airplanes | Oct 7, 2003 | Airframe (ATR42-500)Only with: ATR Modification 1447 incorporated and ATR Modification 4840 not incorporated. |
| 2003-14-13 | Aerospatiale Model ATR42 Series Airplanes and Model ATR72 Series Airplanes | Aug 22, 2003 | Airframe (ATR42-500)Only with: Equipped with IPP JANCO ATPCS test selector switch P/N ACE 0002; excludes airplanes with modification 5162 incorporated in production and no subsequent replacement of the switch. |
| 2003-08-10 | Aerospatiale Model ATR42-500 Series Airplanes, and Model ATR72-102, -202, -212, and… | May 27, 2003 | Airframe (ATR42-500)Only with: Except airplanes on which ATR Modification 5117 or 5322 (Service Bulletin ATR42-25-0134 or ATR72-25-1074) has been installed. |
| 2001-15-09 | Aerospatiale Model ATR42-200, -300, -320, and -500 Series Airplanes; and Model ATR72… | Aug 29, 2001 | Airframe (ATR42-500)Only with: Except airplanes on which Aerospatiale Modification 05226 has been accomplished. |
| 2001-14-21 | Aerospatiale Model ATR42-200, -300, -320, and -500 Series Airplanes, and Model ATR72… | Aug 28, 2001 | Airframe (ATR42-500)Serial numbers per Avions de Transport Regional Service Bulletins ATR42-26-0023 Rev 1 and ATR72-26-1014 Rev 1. Only with: Equipped with Labinal engine fire handles as listed in the referenced service bulletins. |
| 2001-15-05 | Aerospatiale Model ATR42-200, -300, -320, -500, and ATR72 Series Airplanes | Aug 27, 2001 | Airframe (ATR42-500) |
| 2000-23-04 R1 | Aerospatiale Model ATR42-500 Series Airplanes | Dec 19, 2000 | Airframe (ATR42-500) |
| 2000-23-04 | Aerospatiale Model ATR42-500 Series Airplanes | Dec 19, 2000 | Airframe (ATR42-500) |
| 2000-18-05 | Aerospatiale Model ATR42 and ATR72 Series Airplanes | Oct 13, 2000 | Airframe (ATR42-500)Only with: Excludes ATR42 airplanes modified per Aerospatiale Matra ATR Modifications 4993, 4998, and 5008, and ATR72 airplanes modified per Modifications 4994, 4997, and 5008. |
| 99-19-10 | Aerospatiale Model ATR-42 and ATR-72 Series Airplanes | Dec 27, 1999 | Airframe (ATR42-500)Only with: Equipped with pneumatic deicing boots. |
| 99-09-19 | Aerospatiale Model ATR42 and ATR72 Series Airplanes | May 19, 1999 | Airframe (ATR42-500) |
| 99-08-09 | Aerospatiale Model ATR42 Series Airplanes | May 17, 1999 | Airframe (ATR42-500)Only with: Except airplanes on which Aerospatiale Modification 4052 or Avions de Transport Regional Service Bulletin ATR42-53-0097 (original or Revision 1) has been accomplished. |
| 98-16-21 | Aerospatiale Model ATR42 and ATR72 Series Airplanes | Sep 11, 1998 | Airframe (ATR42-500)Serial numbers per Avions de Transport Regional Service Bulletins ATR42-54-0019 and ATR72-54-1011, dated March 9, 1998 |
| 98-15-12 | Aerospatiale Model ATR42 and ATR72 Series Airplanes | Aug 20, 1998 | Airframe (ATR42-500)Serial numbers per Avions de Transport Regional Service Bulletins ATR42-21-0069 and ATR72-21-1048, dated February 5, 1998 |
| 98-09-16 | Aerospatiale Model ATR-42 and ATR-72 Series Airplanes | May 8, 1998 | Airframe (ATR42-500) |
| 98-08-08 | Aerospatiale Model ATR42-500 Series Airplanes | Apr 27, 1998 | Airframe (ATR42-500)Serial numbers per Aerospatiale Service Bulletin ATR42-53-0103, dated September 23, 1996 |
| 98-07-25 | Aerospatiale Model ATR42-500 Series Airplanes | Apr 17, 1998 | Airframe (ATR42-500)Serial numbers per Aerospatiale Service Bulletin ATR42-55-0007, dated November 13, 1997 |
| 98-06-34 | Aerospatiale Model ATR-42 and ATR-72 Series Airplanes | May 5, 1998 | Airframe (ATR42-500) |
| 97-25-18 | Aerospatiale Model ATR42 Series Airplanes | Jan 20, 1998 | Airframe (ATR42-500)Serial numbers per Aerospatiale Service Bulletin No. ATR42-32-0081 and No. ATR42-32-0082, dated July 16, 1996 |
| 97-09-11 | Aerospatiale Model ATR42 and ATR72 Series Airplanes | Jun 6, 1997 | Airframe (ATR42-500)Only with: Aerospatiale Modification 04019 has been accomplished. |
| 95-15-03 | Aerospatiale Model ATR42 Series Airplanes | Aug 8, 1995 | Airframe (ATR42-500)Certain serial numbers: 121–125; 128–139; 141–143 |
AI-extracted — verify against original. Matched from each AD's applicability section; ADs replaced by a later AD are left out.
Service Difficulty Reports (24)
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.
- Lights · power supply · inoperativeDec 17, 1999
IAH - DURING MAINTENANCE INSPECTION, THE AFT EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT WAS FOUND TO BE INOPERATIVE. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE AFFECTED EMERGENCY LIGHT POWER SUPPLY, AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS APPROVED FOR RETURN TO SERVICE (M)
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Lights · battery · dischargedDec 5, 1999
IAH - DURING MAINTENANCE VISIT, NR 2 THE AFT CABIN AND GALLEY AREA EMERGENCY LIGHTS FAILED TO OPERATE. MAINTENANCE FOUND THE POWER SUPPLY LOCATED AT NR 62WL TO HAVE A DISCHARGED BATTERY PACK. REPLACED BATTERY PACK AND PERFORMED OPERATIONAL TEST OF EMERGENCY LIGHTS. THE AIRCRAFT WAS APPROVED FOR…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Lights · battery pack · dischargedDec 5, 1999
IAH - DURING MAINTENANCE VISIT INSPECTION, THE GALLEY EMERGENCY LIGHTS WERE FOUND TO BE INOPERATIVE. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE AFFECTED EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERY PACK, AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS APPROVED FOR RETURN TO SERVICE. (M)
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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- Lights · battery pack · dischargedDec 5, 1999
IAH - DURING MAINTENANCE VISIT INSPECTION, SEVERAL AISLE PATH EMERGENCY LIGHTS WERE FOUND TO BE INOPERATIVE. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE AFFECTED EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERY PACK, AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS APPROVED FOR RETURN TO SERVICE. (M)
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Lights · switch · failedNov 23, 1999
IAH - FLT 3521 - THE CREW REPORTED THAT THE EMERGENCY LIGHTS ILLUMINATED IN THE CABIN AND THE EMERGENCY EXIT ANNUNCIATOR FAILED TO ILLUMINATE WHEN PUSHED. THE AIRCRAFT LANDED AT IAH WITHOUT INCIDENT WHERE MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED SWITCH 2WL, AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS APPROVED FOR RETURN TO…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Lights · battery pack · dischargedOct 8, 1999
IAH - DURING MAINTENANCE INSPECTION, THE AFT SECTION OF EMERGENCY FLOOR LIGHTS WAS FOUND INOPERATIVE. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE AFFECTED BATTERY PACK, AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS APPROVED FOR RETURN TO SERVICE. (X)
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Lights · battery pack · dischargedMay 5, 1999
EFD - DURING MAINTENANCE INSPECTION, THE FORWARD EMERGENCY AISLE PATH LIGHTS WERE FOUND TO BE INOPERATIVE. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE AFFECTED BATTERY PACK IAW ATR24-500 JIC 33-51-21, AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS APPROVED FOR RETURN TO SERVICE (M)
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Lights · battery pack · dischargedApr 21, 1999
IAH - DURING MAINTENANCE INSPECTION, THREE AISLE PATH EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHTS WERE FOUND TO BE INOPERATIVE. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE FORWARD EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERY PACK IAW ATR42-500 JIC 33-51-21, AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS APPROVED FOR RETURN TO SERVICE. (M)
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Lights · switch · dirtyApr 18, 1999
IAH - DURING POST-FLIGHT INSPECTION, THE CREW REPORTED THAT THE EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHTS WOULD NOT EXTINGUISH. MAINTENANCE CLEANED THE FLIGHT ATTENDANTS PUSH BUTTON SWITCH, AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS APPROVED FOR RETURN TO SERVICE. (M)
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Lights · sign · brokenMar 14, 1999
IAH - DURING POST FLIGHT INSPECTION, THE EMERGENCY EXIT SIGN BY THE SERVICE DOOR WAS FOUND TO BE BROKEN. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE AFFECTED SIGN, AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS APPROVED FOR RETURN TO SERVICE. (M)
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
Showing the 10 most recent of 24 reports.
Sources
- FAA Aircraft RegistryRegistration, owner city and state, airframe, engineupdated Oct 19, 2026
- NTSB accident and incident databaseAccidents and incidents since 1982updated Oct 15, 2026
- FAA Airworthiness Directives (Federal Register)ADs published since 1998updated Oct 19, 2026
- FAA Service Difficulty ReportsReports since 1995updated Oct 16, 2026