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N196SW1989 Embraer EMB-120ER

DeregisteredUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 20, 2026

This N-number isn't registered right now. Below is its last known registration, canceled Jan 26, 2007.

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 19826 ADs may apply65 service difficulty reports

Registration
Deregistered
Last based in
Carrollton, TX
owner city / state
Engine
PW118 · 1800 hp
P&W Canada
Owners
1
since 2006
NTSB events
None
since 1982
ADs may apply
6
confirm with A&P
Service reports
65
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026
Last registered owner
Fhe INC
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Carrollton, TX
Certificate issued
Dec 21, 2006
Canceled
Jan 26, 2007
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
May 3, 1994

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
Embraer
Model
EMB-120ER
Year
1989
Serial number
120.151
Aircraft type
Fixed wing multi engine
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Seats
32
Engines
2
Max takeoff weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Mode S code
A1801A

Engine

Make and model
P&W Canada Pw118
Type
Turbo-prop
Power
1800 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. 2006 – 2007Fhe INCCarrollton, TX

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.

Accident history for this model

ADs published since 1998 that may apply (6)

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
2025-02-09FuselageMar 18, 2025Airframe (EMB-120ER)
2017-10-04Landing GearJun 29, 2017Airframe (EMB-120ER)
2012-26-08Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. Turboprop EnginesFeb 15, 2013Engine (PW118)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.
2008-04-18 R1EMBRAER Model EMB-120, -120ER, -120FC, -120QC, and -120RT AirplanesNov 16, 2009Airframe (EMB-120ER)
2007-26-21EMBRAER Model EMB-120, -120ER, -120FC, -120QC, and -120RT AirplanesFeb 20, 2008Airframe (EMB-120ER)
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ADSubjectEffectiveApplies to
2003-21-03Pratt & Whitney Canada Models PW118, PW120, PW120A, and PW121 Turboprop EnginesNov 20, 2003Engine (PW118)

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

Service Difficulty Reports (65)

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.

  • Fuselage · floorbeam · corrodedAug 23, 2004

    SURFACE CORROSION FOUND ON FLOOR SUPPORT AT FS 4214.0 - FS 5118-0 LT FLOORBEAM. ITEM FOUND AT C-CHECK INSPECTION. FLOOR SUPPORT REPAIRED IAW EMBRAER REF 1C2004-145/4092 DATE AUG 31, 2004.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Windows · window · crackedJul 26, 2004

    2 CRACKS APPROXIMATELY 3 INCHES IN LENGTH AT LT DIRECT VISION WINDOW AT LOWER FORWARD CORNER. ITEM FOUND AT C CHECK INSPECTION.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Nacelles and pylons · bulkhead · crackedJun 17, 2004

    RIGHT NACELLE OUTBOARD BULKHEAD CRACKED OUT AT OUTBOARD TAILPIPE SUPPORT IN NUT PLATE AREA. FABRICATED AND INSTALLED DOUBLER IAW EMB SRM 51-70-05.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Flight controls · annunciator · malfunctionedMay 20, 2004

    (CONTROL FAULT) ILLUMINATED ON FLAP PANEL AND MAP. REPLACED FLAP ANNUNCIATOR WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT. OPS CHECK GOOD.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Flight controls · control unit · malfunctionedApr 2, 2004

    DURING TAKEOFF ROLL FLAP AND ADVANCED SWS ILLUMINATED ON MAP WITH ASSOCIATED CONTROL FAULT ON FLAP WARNING INDICATION PANEL. COMPLIED WITH QRH RESET. OPERATED NORMALLY REMAINDER OF FLIGHT. REPLACED FLAP CONTROL UNIT IAW MM 27-50-06. OPS CHECKS GOOD.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · sign · inoperativeMar 16, 2004

    EXIT SIGN ABOVE ROW 9 WILL NOT ILLUMINATE. FOUND BROKEN WIRE AT EMERGENCY EXIT SIGN AT ROW 9. INSTALLED SPLICE AT WIRE. OPS CHECKS GOOD.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Autoflight · servo · malfunctionedFeb 27, 2004

    ELECTRIC TRIM INOP. REMOVED AND REPLACED ELEVATOR TRIM SERVO. OPS CHECKS GOOD IAW MM 22-10-09.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · power supply · inoperativeDec 22, 2003

    FOUR EMERGENCY LIGHTS (CENTER SECTION) AND EXIT LIGHTS INOP. REMOVED AND REPLACED CENTER ELBP, OPS CHECK GOOD.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Engine · engine · flamed outDec 6, 2003

    LEFT ENGINE FLAMEOUT ON TAKEOFF AT 50 FEET AGL. RETURNED TO DEN. REMOVED AND REPLACED LEFT ENGINE ASSY PER MM 71-00-00. ENGINE S/N AP0018 SHUT ITSELF DOWN DUE TO A FAILED NR 29 BEARING.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Doors · door · unsecureOct 12, 2003

    AFTER TAKEOFF, NOSE GEAR WOULD NOT RETRACT. FOUND LEFT NOSE GEAR DOOR NOT PROPERLY LATCHED. RESECURED LATCH AS REQUIRED. FUNCTIONAL CHECK OF NOSE GEAR DOORS FOUND GOOD.

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

Showing the 10 most recent of 65 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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