Accident · substantial damage
Apr 18, 1992 · Lexington, KYATTEMPTED SUICIDE BY THE VEHICLE DRIVER.
- Damage
- Substantial
- Injuries
- Minor
- Report
- NYC92LA083
From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for NYC92LA083)
N274651989 Fairchild SA227-AC
DeregisteredUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 17, 2026
This N-number isn't registered right now. Below is its last known registration, canceled Dec 8, 2006.
Safety record in brief:1 NTSB accident (substantial damage, Apr 1992)13 ADs may apply57 service difficulty reports
- Registration
- Deregistered
Registration
FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 17, 2026- Last registered owner
- Individual owner
- City, state
- San Antonio, TX
- Certificate issued
- Mar 19, 2003
- Canceled
- Dec 8, 2006
- Airworthiness
- Standard · Normal
- Airworthiness date
- Jan 17, 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 dataAirframe
- Manufacturer
- Fairchild
- Model
- SA227-AC
- Year
- 1989
- Serial number
- AC-755B
- 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
- A2B8A0
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- 2003 – 2006Individual ownerSan Antonio, TX
- 1948 – 1956Individual ownerKline, SC · different airframe: 1940 Taylorcraft Bl-65 S/N 2107
- until 1980Gulfstream AmericaSavannah, GA · different airframe: 1979 Gulfstream American Corp Aa-5a S/N Aa5a0894
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 (1)
ADs 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 (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 · actuator · failedDec 25, 2004
RED GEAR NOSE UNSAFE LIGHT CAME ON IN FLIGHT. LANDED, CHECKED NOSE GEAR WELL NOTICED RT GEAR ACTUATOR BROKE. FORWARD END OF ACTUATOR BROKE OFF. AIRCRAFT BROUGHT BACK, BROKEN ACTUATOR REMOVED AND BRACE MFG AND INSTALLED IAW SFP. UPON RETURN, NLG STRUT AND WHEEL WELL WERE INSPECTED FOR DAMAGE WITH…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Hydraulic power · line · crackedDec 19, 2004
MRR-M04-20, DURING CRUISE, CREW NOTED LOSS OF HYDRAULIC PRESSURE ENROUTE TO NEXT STATION. THEY DIVERTED TO AN AIRPORT WITH BETTER RUNWAYS FOR LANDING FLAPS UP AND WITH NO NOSE WHEEL STEERING. CREW MANUALLY EXTENDED THE GEAR, THE LANDED FLAPS UP AND WITHOUT NOSE WHEEL STEERING. CREW LANDED WITH NO…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Hydraulic power · line · leakingNov 23, 2004
MRR-M04-17, DURING CLIMBOUT, CREW NOTED LOSS OF HYDRAULIC PRESSURE ENROUTE TO NEXT STATION. HYDRAULIC LINE LEAK. REPLACED NOSE GEAR UP HYDRAULIC LINE, LEAK CHECK AND OPS CHECK GOOD. (NM05200502369) (K)
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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- Hydraulic power · line · pin holeNov 14, 2004
MRR-M04-16, DURING CRUISE, CREW NOTED LOSS OF HYDRAULIC PRESSURE, ENROUTE TO NEXT STATION. HYDRAULIC LINE LEAK. REPLACED HYDRAULIC GEAR UP LINE LOCATED UNDER THE FLOORBOARDS IN THE CABIN ON LT SIDE OF THE AIRCRAFT. (NM05200502368) (K)
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Landing gear · selector valve · failedOct 10, 2004
MRR-M04-14, THE LANDING GEAR FAILED TO EXTEND USING NORMAL OR ALTERNATE BUSS, CREW FOLLOWED EMERGENCY CHECKLIST AND EXTENDED GEAR USING MANUAL GEAR EXTENSION SYSTEM. THE CREW LANDED WITH NO FURTHER INCIDENT. FAILED HYDRAULIC LANDING GEAR SELECTOR VALVE. INITIALLY REPOSITIONED AIRCRAFT UNDER A…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Doors · sensor · out of adjustJun 1, 2003
THE CARGO DOOR WARNING LIGHT CAME ON DURING CLIMB TO ALTITUDE, CREW FOLLOWED CHECKLIST PROCEDURES AND RETURNED TO STATION. CREW LANDED WITH NO FURTHER INCIDENT. PERFORMED RIG CHECK OF CLICK CLACKS USING STUN1-5 TASK CARD, ADJUSTED LOWER FORWARD CLICKCLACK, AND LOWER CLICKCLACK SWITCHES. PERFORMED…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Doors · mechanism · lack of lubeJun 1, 2003
THE CARGO DOOR WARNING LIGHT CAME ON DURING CLIMB AT 11,000 FEET, CREW FOLLOWED CHECKLIST PROCEDURES AND RETURNED TO STATION. DESCENDING THROUGH 6,000 FT, THE CARGO DOOR LIGHT WENT OUT. CREW LANDED WITH NO FURTHER INCIDENT. INSPECTED CARGO DOOR CLICK CLACKS AND BAYONETS IN GOOD CONDITION, BUT…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Doors · handle · stuckFeb 2, 2002
FLT 1303 - HOT - JUST AFTER TAKEOFF UPON ROTATION, THE CARGO DOOR WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. CREW DID A GO AROUND AND RETURNED TO STATION. STICKY HANDLE OR CLICK, OR DOOR CLOSING PROCEDURES. CLEANED AND LUBED CLICK CLACKS. (M)
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Doors · latch · stuckFeb 1, 2002
JUST AFTER TAKEOFF UPON ROTATION, THE CARGO DOOR WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. CREW DID A GO AROUND AND RETURNED TO STATION. STICKY HANDLE OR CLICK CLACKS, OR DOOR CLOSING PROCEDURES. CLEANED AND LUBED CLICK CLACKS. (M)
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Hydraulic power · line · leakingJan 14, 2002
DFW - FLT 1302 - ONE HUNDRED THIRTY MILES FROM ORGINATING STATION, AIRCRAFT LOST HYDRAULIC PRESSURE. CREW RETURNED TO STATION AT MAX GEAR EXTENSION SPEED. GEAR WAS PUMPED DOWN USING EMERGENCY CHECKLIST. HYDRAULIC LEAK CAUSED LOSS OF HYDRAULIC FLUID LEADING TO LOSS OF HYDRAULIC PRESSURE. REPAIRED…
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 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