N19446Aerospatiale ATR42-500
This N-number isn't registered right now. Below is its last known registration, canceled May 12, 2000.
Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198227 ADs may apply14 service difficulty reports
- Registration
- Deregistered
Registration
FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026- Last registered owner
- Continental Express INC
- Owner type
- Corporation
- City, state
- Houston, TX
- Certificate issued
- May 24, 1996
- Canceled
- May 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
- 504
- 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
- A17A0A
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
- 1963 – 1967Individual ownerTallahassee, FL · different airframe: 1941 Curtiss Wright 22b S/N 3604
- until 1990Individual ownerdifferent airframe: Smith Bruce M Kolb Twinstar S/N 1
Individual owners are shown by city and state only.
Safety record
NTSB · Oct 15, 2026 · FAA ADs · Oct 20, 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 (14)
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 · battery pack · dischargedJun 24, 1999
IAH - DURING SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE, THE EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERY PACK AT POSTION 62WL WAS FOUND TO HAVE LOW VOLTAGE. 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. - Engine · engine · failedJun 23, 1999
IAH - FLT 3366 - DURING FLIGHT, THE CREW REPORTED A THUMPING NOISE AND, ENGINE SURGES COMING FROM THE NR 1 ENGINE. THE CREW PERFORMED A PRECAUTIONARY ENGINE SHUTDOWN AND THE AIRCRAFT LANDED AT IAH WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED THE NR 1 ENGINE AND FOUND AN UNACCEPATABLE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Lights · light · inoperativeMay 3, 1999
IAH - DURING MAINTENANCE VISIT INSPECTION, THE PASSENGER DOOR EMERGENCY LIGHT WAS FOUND TO BE INOPERATIVE. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE AFFECTED LIGHT ASSEMBLY IAW ATR42-500 JIC 33-51-04, 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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- Landing gear · switch · failedMar 6, 1999
IAH - DURING PRE-FLIGHT INSPECTION, THE CREW REPORTED THAT THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR UNLOCK LIGHT WAS INOPERATIVE. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR UPLOCK BOX PROXIMITY SWITCH, AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS APPROVED FOR RETURN TO SERVICE. (M)
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Landing gear · retract mech · malfunctionedJan 26, 1999
IAH - DURING FLT 3467 FROM BTR/IAH, CREW REPORTED THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR UNLOCK LIGHT CAME ON AFTER TAKEOFF. THE LIGHT WENT OUT AFTER LEVELING OFF AT 4,000 FEET AND SLOWING TO 160 KIAS AND THE GEAR WAS THEN FELT TO COME UP. THE AIRCRAFT CONTINUED TO IAH WHERE IT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT.…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Air conditioning and pressurization · fan · inoperativeOct 16, 1998
IAH - FLT 3934 - THE CREW REPORTED SMOKE IN THE CABIN, THE AIRCRAFT WAS DIVERTED TO VCT AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE RIGHT RECIRCULATION FAN IAW ATR-42 MM 21-22-21. THE AIRCRAFT WAS APPROVED FOR RETURN TO SERVICE. (M)
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Lights · power supply · inoperativeSep 21, 1998
IAH - DURING MAINTENANCE VISIT NR 23, THE LEFT EXIT SIGN AND I-3 EMERGENCY LIGHTS WERE FOUND TO BE INOPERATIVE. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE FORWARD POWER SUPPLY 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. - Fuselage · bulkhead · crackedFeb 11, 1998
IAH - DURING C-CHECK INSPECTION, THE MAIN LANDING GEAR WHEEL WELL AFT BULKHEAD WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED. MAINTENANCE STOP DRILLED THE CRACK AND INSTALLED A DOUBLER REPAIR OVER THE AFFECTED AREA IAW ATR42-500 SRM 51-70-00, AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS APPROVED FOR RETURN TO SERVICE. (M)
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Doors · handle · out of adjustFeb 11, 1998
IAH - DURING C-CHECK INSPECTION, THE PASSENGER DOOR FAILED THE FUNCTIONAL CHECK OF DOOR HANDLE OPEN/CLOSE FORCE. MAINTENANCE CLEANED AND ADJUSTED THE PASSENGERS DOOR EXTERNAL HANDLE IAW ATR42-500 MM CH52-11-00 AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS APPROVED FOR RETURN TO SERVICE. (M)
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Lights · light · inoperativeFeb 11, 1998
IAH - DURING C-CHECK INSPECTION, THE EMERGENCY LIGHT ON THE PASSENGER DOOR STEP STRUCTURE WAS FOUND TO BE INOPERATIVE. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE EMERGENCY LIGHT ASSEMBLY 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 14 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