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N3246M1980 Cessna 402C

DeregisteredUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 20, 2026

This N-number isn't registered right now. Below is its last known registration, canceled Oct 2, 2012.

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 19829 ADs may apply7 service difficulty reports

Registration
Deregistered
Last based in
Denton, TX
owner city / state
Engine
TSIO-520 SER · 300 hp
Cont Motor
Owners
1
since 2002
NTSB events
None
since 1982
ADs may apply
9
confirm with A&P
Service reports
7
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026
Last registered owner
Agnew Corp
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Denton, TX
Certificate issued
Apr 22, 2002
Canceled
Oct 2, 2012
Airworthiness
Standard · Normal
Airworthiness date
Apr 24, 1980

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
Cessna
Model
402C
Year
1980
Serial number
402C0294
Aircraft type
Fixed wing multi engine
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Seats
10
Engines
2
Max takeoff weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Mode S code
A38062

Engine

Make and model
Cont Motor Tsio-520 Ser
Type
Reciprocating
Power
300 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. 2002 – 2012Agnew CorpDenton, 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 (9)

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
2017-10-09Textron Aviation Inc. AirplanesJun 7, 2017Airframe (402C)Certain serial numbers: 402C 402C0001–402C1020; 414A 414A0001–414A1212. Only with: Equipped with Cessna Multi-Engine Service Kit SK402-47 (Original Issue, Rev A, or Rev B) or nacelle fittings P/Ns 5292029-9, -10, -11, -12, -21, -22, -23, or -24.
2016-17-08Elevator Tab Control SystemSep 12, 2016Airframe (402C)
2015-07-03Nacelles/PylonsApr 24, 2015Airframe (402C)Certain serial numbers: 402C 402C0001–402C1020; 414A 414A0001–414A1212
2012-23-01WingsDec 26, 2012Airframe (402C)Only with: Model 402C modified by STC SA927NW; Model 414A modified by STC SA892NW.
2009-16-03Teledyne Continental Motors (TCM) IO-520, TSIO-520, and IO-550 Series Reciprocating…Sep 9, 2009Engine (TSIO-520 SER)Only with: SAP investment cast cylinder assemblies P/Ns SA52000-A1, SA52000-A20P, SA52000-A21P, SA52000-A22P, SA52000-A23P, SA55000-A1, or SA55000-A20P installed.
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ADSubjectEffectiveApplies to
2005-20-25The Cessna Aircraft Company Models 401, 401A, 401B, 402, 402A, 402B, 402C, 404, 411…Nov 9, 2005Airframe (402C)Certain serial numbers: 401 655; 401 401-0001–401-0322; 401A 655; 401A 401A0001–401A0132; 401B 401B0001–401B0221; 402 402-0001–402-0322; …. Only with: Equipped with an avionics bus circuit breaker switch P/N CM3589-50, 593-250-101, 593-250-102, W31-X2M5A-50, or W31-X1000-50.
2005-12-13Cessna Aircraft Company Models 402C and 414A AirplanesJun 22, 2005Airframe (402C)
2000-01-16Cessna Aircraft Company 300 and 400 Series AirplanesFeb 15, 2000Airframe (402C)
98-04-28Cessna Aircraft Company Models T303, 310R, T310R, 335, 340A, 402B, 402C, 404, F406, 414…Mar 13, 1998Airframe (402C)

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

Service Difficulty Reports (7)

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 · support · crackedMar 11, 2002

    CRACKS IN PILOTS SEAT PEDESTAL SUPPORTS FOUND AT ANNUAL INSPECTION. SUPPORTS AREA BOX STRUCTURE AND CRACKS CANNOT BE SEEN ON NORMAL VISUAL INSPECTION. A CRACK IN THE FLOOR SKIN COVERING THESE SUPPORTS WAS FOUND. WHEN FLOOR WAS CUT AND FOLDED UP, THE SEVERITY OF THE PROBLEM WAS REVEALED. INSPECT…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · support · crackedMar 11, 2002

    CRACKS IN PILOTS SEAT PEDESTAL SUPPORTS FOUND AT ANNUAL INSPECTION. SUPPORTS AREA BOX STRUCTURE AND CRACKS CANNOT BE SEEN ON NORMAL VISUAL INSPECTION. A CRACK IN THE FLOOR SKIN COVERING THESE SUPPORTS WAS FOUND. WHEN FLOOR WAS CUT AND FOLDED UP, THE SEVERITY OF THE PROBLEM WAS REVEALED. INSPECT…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Engine fuel and control · line · failedFeb 1, 1998

    FUEL REF LINE FROM FLOW DIVIDER TO BAFFLE BROKE CAUSING A ROUGH RUNNING ENGINE. AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Landing gear · brake line · failedSep 22, 1997

    THE LT MASTER CYLINDER BRAKE LINE CRACKED BECAUSE CONTINUAL FLEXING DURING BRAKING CAUSED THE LINE TO CRACK AT THE 180-DEGREE END.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Reciprocating engine · spring · brokenMay 20, 1996

    DURING A SCHEDULED INSPECTION, A CYLINDER WAS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING CHANGED DUE TO LOW COMPRESSION. UPON REMOVAL OF THE ROCKER COVER, ALL 4 VALVE SPRINGS WERE FOUND BROKEN. AFTER REMOVAL OF ALL ROCKER COVERS, ONLY ONE VALVE SPRING WAS INTACT. THERE WERE NO DISCREPANCIES NOTED BY THE PILOT AS TO…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Reciprocating engine · spring · brokenFeb 1, 1996

    PILOT REPORTED A NOTICEABLE VIBRATION SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF AND DURING CLIMB AND INTO CRUISE. AFTER LANDING AT FINAL DESTINATION, MAINTENANCE PERFORMED A CYLINDER COMPRESSION CHECK. ALL CYLINDERS ON BOTH ENGINES SHOWED NO EVIDENCE OF LEAKAGE. AFTER FURTHER GROUND RUN-UPS, IT WAS DETERMINED TO BE…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Propellers · propeller · leakingNov 17, 1995

    RED DYE LEAKING FROM DOME. SUSPECTED SEALS FAILED INTERNALLY. ONE BLADE LOOSE BEYOND MANUFACTURER'S LIMITS.

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

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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