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N284UE1989 Embraer EMB-120ER

DeregisteredUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 20, 2026

This N-number isn't registered right now. Below is its last known registration, canceled Jun 20, 2007.

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 19826 ADs may apply34 service difficulty reports

Registration
Deregistered
Last based in
Henderson, NV
owner city / state
Engine
PW118 · 1800 hp
P&W Canada
Owners
1
since 2004
NTSB events
None
since 1982
ADs may apply
6
confirm with A&P
Service reports
34
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026
Last registered owner
Players Air INC
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Henderson, NV
Certificate issued
Sep 10, 2004
Canceled
Jun 20, 2007
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
Sep 22, 1989

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
120.145
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
A2DE9E

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. 2004 – 2007Players Air INCHenderson, NV

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 (34)

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.

  • Nacelles and pylons · frame · crackedMar 22, 2000

    FLUORESCENT PENETRANT INSPECTION INDICATED A CRACK IN RIGHT NACELLE FORWARD FRAME NR 1. POSSIBLE CAUSE IS STILL UNDETERMINED. WOULD SUSPECT ENGINE TORQUE AND VIBRATION TO BE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS. SB 120-54-0036 IS BEING INCORPORATED. (X)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Nacelles and pylons · frame · crackedDec 1, 1999

    C-CHECK INSPECTION REVEALED RIGHT NACELLE FRAME NR 1 CRACKED AT OUTBOARD TORQUE TUBE BOLT HOLE RISERS.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Doors · wire · brokenMay 12, 1998

    SFO - CARGO DOOR WARNING ACTIVATED ON TAKEOFF ROLL. TAKEOFF ABORTED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE DEFERRED DOOR WARNING SYSTEM PER MEL 52-70-1. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. MAINTENANCE SUBSEQUENTLY CLEARED DEFERRAL BY REPAIRING BROKEN WIRE ON CARGO DOOR MICROSWITCH. OPERATIONAL CHECK…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Lights · taxi light · crackedFeb 19, 1998

    SMF - BIRD STRIKE AT NOSE GEAR AREA ON TAKEOFF. NO ADVERSE INDICATIONS EN ROUTE TO SFO. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AREA FOR DAMAGE. REPLACED CRACKED LEFT TAXI LIGHT. NO OTHER DAMAGE NOTED. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Airborne auxiliary power · starter gen · failedDec 3, 1997

    FAT - SMOKE REPORTED IN CABIN AFTER APU SHUTDOWN. MAINTENANCE DEFERRED APU PER MEL 49-00-1. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. MAINTENANCE SUBSEQUENTLY CLEARED DEFERRAL BY REPLACING APU STARTER GENERATOR. OPERATIONAL CHECK SATISFACTORY. (X)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Engine · engine · bird strikeOct 15, 1997

    SFO - BIRD STRIKE REPORTED AT RIGHT PROPELLER ON TAKEOFF FROM BFL. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED RIGHT PROPELLER AND ENGINE. NO EVIDENCE OF BIRD STRIKE FOUND. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Flight controls · actuator · control faultAug 29, 1997

    SFO - FLAP CONTROL FAULT REPORTED ON TAKEOFF ROLL. TAKEOFF ABORTED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE REPLACED LEFT INBOARD FLAP ACTUATOR. OPERATIONAL CHECK SATISFACTORY. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Propellers · propeller · bird strikeAug 23, 1997

    LAX - EVIDENCE OF BIRD STRIKE FOUND ON LEFT PROPELLER SPINNER AND BLADES. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AREA FOR DAMAGE. NO DAMAGE NOTED. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. (X)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Flight controls · proximity sensor · failedJul 23, 1997

    FAT - TRIM AURAL WARING INDICATION ON TAKEOFF. TAKEOFF ABORTED. MAINTENANCE REPLACED RIGHT ELEVATOR TRIM PROXIMITY SENSOR. OPERATIONAL CHECK SATISFACTORY. AIRCRAFT RETURN TO SERVICE. (M)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Landing gear · selector · failedJul 7, 1997

    FAT - LANDING GEAR FAILED TO RETRACT. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO STATION. MX REPLACED LANDING GEAR SELECTOR. PERFORMED GEAR SWING. LANDING GEAR FUNCTION NORMALLY. TEST FLIGHT SATISFACTORY. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)

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

Showing the 10 most recent of 34 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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