N158MC1988 Fairchild SA227-AC
Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198213 ADs may apply25 service difficulty reports
Registration
FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 17, 2026- Registered owner
- Bemidji Aviation Services INC
- Owner type
- Corporation
- City, state
- Bemidji, MN
- Certificate issued
- Sep 19, 2023
- Expires
- Sep 30, 2030
- Airworthiness
- Standard · Normal
- Airworthiness date
- Sep 18, 1991
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
- Fairchild
- Model
- SA227-AC
- Year
- 1988
- Serial number
- AC-726B
- Aircraft type
- Fixed wing multi engine
- Category
- Land
- Certification
- Type Certificated
- Seats
- 12
- Engines
- 2
- Max takeoff weight
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Mode S code
- A0E8FD
Engine
- Make and model
- Airesearch Tpe331 Series
- Type
- Turbo-prop
- Power
- 904 hp
Total time and engine hours aren't public. They appear here once the owner adds logbooks.
Ownership history
Ownership history from FAA records- 2023 – nowBemidji Aviation Services INCBemidji, MN · current
Individual owners are shown by city and state only.
Safety record
NTSB · Oct 15, 2026 · FAA ADs · Oct 17, 2026 · SDRs · Oct 16, 2026NTSB events (0)
No NTSB accidents or incidents found for this airframe since 1982.
Accident history for this modelADs published since 1998 that may apply (13)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-19-10 | Fairchild Aircraft, Inc., SA226 Series and SA227 Series Airplanes | Nov 7, 2003 | Airframe (SA227-AC) |
| 2002-08-01 | Fairchild Aircraft, Inc. SA226 and SA227 Series Airplanes | Jun 6, 2002 | Airframe (SA227-AC)Certain serial numbers: SA227-AC 420–583; SA227-AT 420–583; SA227-TT 420–583 |
| 2001-20-14 | Fairchild Aircraft, Inc., Models SA226 and SA227 Series Airplanes | Nov 21, 2001 | Airframe (SA227-AC)Certain serial numbers: SA226-T T201–T248; SA226-T(A) T(A)249–T(A)-291; SA226-T(B) T(B) 276; SA226-T(B) T(B) 292–T(B) 417; SA226-AT AT001–AT074; SA226-TC TC201–TC419; … |
| 2000-17-11 | Fairchild Aircraft, Inc., SA226 Series and SA227 Series Airplanes | Sep 22, 2000 | Airframe (SA227-AC)Only with: Incorporating Ozone Industries MLG assembly P/N OAS5453-1 (Rev H, J, K, or N) or OAS5453-5 (SA226), or P/N OAS5453-5 (SA227), with P/N OAS5501-1 MLG drag brace assembly. |
| 2000-17-01 | Fairchild Aircraft, Inc. Models SA226-T, SA226-AT, SA226-T(B), SA226-TC, SA227-AT… | Oct 6, 2000 | Airframe (SA227-AC)Certain serial numbers: SA226-T T201–T275; SA226-T T277–T291; SA226-T(B) T(B) 276; SA226-T(B) T(B) 292–T(B) 417; SA226-AT AT001–AT074; SA226-TC TC201–TC419; … |
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| AD | Subject | Effective | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-03-17 | Fairchild Aircraft, Inc. SA226 and SA227 Series Airplanes | Apr 10, 2000 | Airframe (SA227-AC) |
| 98-19-15 R1 | Fairchild Aircraft, Inc. SA226 and SA227 Series Airplanes | Mar 3, 2000 | Airframe (SA227-AC)Only with: Equipped with Barber-Colman pitch trim actuators P/N 27-19008-001/-004 or P/N 27-19008-002/-005. |
| 98-06-25 | Fairchild Aircraft Inc. Models SA226- AT, SA226-TC, SA227-AC, and SA227-AT Airplanes | Apr 27, 1998 | Airframe (SA227-AC)Certain serial numbers: SA226-AT AT001–AT074; SA226-TC TC201–TC419; SA227-AC AC406; SA227-AC AC415; SA227-AC AC416; SA227-AC AC420–AC456; … |
| 97-11-13 | Fairchild Aircraft SA226 and SA227 Series Airplanes | Jul 11, 1997 | Airframe (SA227-AC)Certain serial numbers: SA226-T T201–T275; SA226-T T277–T291; SA226-T(B) T(B)276; SA226-T(B) T(B)292–T(B)417; SA226-AT AT001–AT074; SA226-TC TC201–TC419; … |
| 97-10-13 | Fairchild Aircraft, Inc. SA226 and SA227 Series Airplanes | Jul 8, 1997 | Airframe (SA227-AC)Certain serial numbers: SA226-T T201–T275; SA226-T T277–T291; SA226-T(B) T(B)276; SA226-T(B) T(B)292–T(B)417; SA226-AT AT001–AT074; SA226-TC TC201–TC419; …. Only with: Applies to airplanes that do not incorporate an elevator torque tube P/N 27-44026-005, 27-44026-007, or 27-44026-SEO-1-03. |
| 96-19-05 | Fairchild Aircraft SA226 and SA227 Series Airplanes | Oct 1, 1996 | Airframe (SA227-AC)Only with: Equipped with Ozone Industries MLG yoke (MLG assembly P/N OAS5453, dash numbers up to and including -19) or NLG yoke (NLG assembly P/N OAS5451, dash numbers up to and including -17). |
| 94-07-10 R1 | Fairchild Aircraft SA226 and SA227 Series Airplanes | Mar 25, 1996 | Airframe (SA227-AC)Certain serial numbers: SA226-T T201–T275; SA226-T T277–T291; SA226-T(B) T(B)276; SA226-T(B) T(B)292–T(B)417; SA226-AT AT001–AT074; SA226-TC TC201–TC419; … |
| 93-15-02 R1 | Fairchild Aircraft SA226 and SA227 Series Airplanes | Apr 17, 1995 | Airframe (SA227-AC)Only with: Equipped with a Simmonds-Precision pitch trim actuator P/N DL5040M5. |
AI-extracted — verify against original. Matched from each AD's applicability section; ADs replaced by a later AD are left out.
Service Difficulty Reports (25)
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.
- Fire protection · overheat sensor · false activationNov 26, 2008
WHILE ON CLIMB OUT, THE PILOT NOTICED THAT THE RT WING OVERHEAT LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE RT GENERATOR WAS SHUT DOWN, BLEED AIR TURNED OFF AND THE LANDING GEAR EXTENDED. AFTER 3 MINUTES THE LIGHT WAS STILL ILLUMINATED AND PROCEDURES CALL OUT FOR ENGINE SHUT DOWN. SHORTLY AFTER ENGINE SHUT DOWN THE…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Fire protection · fire detector · failedDec 18, 2004
RT ENGINE FIRE WARNING LIGHT FLICKERED ON AND OFF DURING CLIMB. CREW RETURNED TO STATION. FAILED FIRE DETECTOR PROBE (CENTER CERAMIC INSULATOR LOOSE). REPLACED FIRE DETECTOR LOCATED BELOW THE OIL COOLER MOUNTED ON THE FIREWALL. (NM05200400110) (K)
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Fire protection · connector · looseNov 20, 2003
NR 2 ENGINE FIRE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON DURING CLIMB, CREW DECLARED AN EMERGENCY AND RETURNED TO STATION. SUSPECT INDICATION PROBLEM. FOUND FIRE DETECTOR MOUNTED UNDER THE OIL COOLER AT THE FIRE WALL WITH A LOOSE CENTER CONNECTOR, ALLOWING THE CERAMIC CENTER TO SHIFT AND GO TO GROUND. TIGHTENED…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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- Lights · panel · malfunctionedJan 3, 2002
BIL - FLT 2551 - DURING CRUISE, THE COPILOT AVIONICS LIGHT PANEL GOT HOT AND STARTED TO SMOKE. LIGHTS WERE TURNED OFF AND SMOKE STOPPED. CREW LANDED AT DESTINATION WITH NO FURTHER PROBLEMS. OVERLAY LIGHTED PANEL WIRING PROBLEM. FOUND CARBON TRACING IN THE FIBERGLASS ON THE BACK OF THE PANEL…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Air conditioning and pressurization · acm · failedOct 11, 2001
LIGHT SMOKE STARTED TO FILL THE CABIN, CREW SHUT OFF BOTH BLEEDS RETURNED TO STATION. INITIALLY DEFERRED THE ACM PER THE MEL, THEN REPLACED THE MEL. (M)
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Engine fuel and control · fuel line · brokenApr 21, 2001
FLT 1314 - WDG - DURING CRUISE, THE CREW NOTICED THE TORQUE WAS DROPPING ON THE LEFT ENGINE. THEY MOVED THROTTLE FORWARD UNTIL IT REACHED THE STOPS. TORQUE CONTINUED TO DROP, ALONG WITH FUEL FLOW. OVER A 5 MINUTE PERIOD THE TORQUE WENT TO 0, OIL PRESSURE AND TEMP WERE STILL READING IN NORMAL…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Engine · gear · failedDec 23, 2000
FLT 2551-BIL-ENG FAILURE OCCURRED IN DESCENT 21,500 FT MSL. PWR LEVERS SET AT 35 TO 40% TQ, AND PWR WASN''''T BEING ADJ AT TIME OF INCIDENT. AIRSPEED WAS APPROX 230 KTS. CREW FELT A SEVERE VIBRATION, RT ENG CHIP LIGHT CAME ON, CREW HEARD A LOUND BANG, AND FELT A/C YAW. CAPT VERIFIED RT ENG…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Hydraulic power · accumulator · crackedAug 11, 2000
HOT - FLT 1311 - AFTER NORMAL GEAR RETRACTION, CREW NOTICED HYDRAULIC PRESSURE LOW. LIGHTS CAME ON WHEN FLAPS UP WAS SELECTED. CREW CONFIRMED HYDRAULIC PRESSURE LOW ON HYDRAULIC PRESSURE GAUGE. GEAR WAS PUMPED DOWN AND AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO STATION WITH NO FURTHER INCIDENT. HYDRAULIC ACCUMULATOR…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Hydraulic power · accumulator · crackedAug 11, 2000
HOT - FLT 1311 - AFTER NORMAL GEAR RETRACTION, CREW NOTICED HYDRAULIC PRESSURE LOW. LIGHTS CAME ON WHEN FLAPS UP WAS SELECTED. CREW CONFIRMED HYDRAULIC PRESSURE LOW ON HYD PRESSURE GAUGE. GEAR PUMPED DOWN AND ACFT RETURNED TO STATION WITH NO FURTHER INCIDENT. HYDRAULIC ACCUMULATOR HAD CRACKED ON…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Doors · skin · crackedAug 12, 1997
DURING TURNBACK INSPECTION IN MSP, COMPLETED REPAIR TO CABIN DOOR SKIN CRACK AT FORWARD BOTTOM CORNER. INSTALLED 5.25 INCH BY 3 INCH BY .040 INCH EXTERNAL REPAIR DOUBLER IAW FAC SRM 51-91-04 REPAIR NR 4. (M)
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
Showing the 10 most recent of 25 reports.
Sources
- FAA Aircraft RegistryRegistration, owner city and state, airframe, engineupdated Oct 17, 2026
- NTSB accident and incident databaseAccidents and incidents since 1982updated Oct 15, 2026
- FAA Airworthiness Directives (Federal Register)ADs published since 1998updated Oct 17, 2026
- FAA Service Difficulty ReportsReports since 1995updated Oct 16, 2026