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N427QX2007 Bombardier INC DHC-8-402

DeregisteredUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 20, 2026

This N-number isn't registered right now. Below is its last known registration, canceled Dec 21, 2023.

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 1982100 ADs may apply318 service difficulty reports

Registration
Deregistered
Last based in
North Salt Lake, UT
owner city / state
Owners
1
since 2023
NTSB events
None
since 1982
ADs may apply
100
confirm with A&P
Service reports
318
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026
Last registered owner
Tvpx Aircraft Solutions INC Trustee
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
North Salt Lake, UT
Certificate issued
Nov 29, 2023
Canceled
Dec 21, 2023
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
May 1, 2007

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
Bombardier INC
Model
DHC-8-402
Year
2007
Serial number
4156
Aircraft type
Fixed wing multi engine
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Seats
70
Engines
2
Max takeoff weight
20,000 and over lb
Mode S code
A51714

Engine

Make and model
P&W Canada Pw150a
Type
Turbo-prop
Power
4,580 lb thrust

Total time and engine hours aren't public. They appear here once the owner adds logbooks.

Ownership history

Ownership history from FAA records
  1. 2023Tvpx Aircraft Solutions INC TrusteeNorth Salt Lake, UT

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 (100)

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
2026-11-06Hardware; 51, Standard practices/structuresJul 9, 2026Airframe (DHC-8-402)
2026-08-07StabilizersJun 3, 2026Airframe (DHC-8-402)Serial numbers per Transport Canada AD CF-2025-19, dated March 24, 2025
2025-19-05Flight controlsOct 31, 2025Airframe (DHC-8-402)Serial numbers per Transport Canada AD CF-2024-10, dated March 1, 2024
2024-12-05Landing GearAug 21, 2024Airframe (DHC-8-402)Certain serial numbers: 4001; 4003–4633
2024-12-06FuselageAug 21, 2024Airframe (DHC-8-402)Certain serial numbers: 4001; 4003–4624
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ADSubjectEffectiveApplies to
2024-08-04Time Limits/ Maintenance ChecksJun 20, 2024Airframe (DHC-8-402)
2024-02-02De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bombardier…Mar 21, 2024Airframe (DHC-8-402)Certain serial numbers: 4001; 4003–4633
2023-16-05De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bombardier…Sep 25, 2023Airframe (DHC-8-402)Certain serial numbers: 4001; 4003–4633
2023-07-06StabilizersJun 20, 2023Airframe (DHC-8-402)Certain serial numbers: 4001; 4003–4549
2023-06-03Landing GearMay 18, 2023Airframe (DHC-8-402)Certain serial numbers: 4001; 4003–on
2023-05-01De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bombardier…Apr 18, 2023Airframe (DHC-8-402)Certain serial numbers: 4001; 4003–4633
2023-01-09Fuel SystemMar 13, 2023Airframe (DHC-8-402)Certain serial numbers: 4001; 4003–on
2022-25-06Air Conditioning SystemJan 23, 2023Airframe (DHC-8-402)Certain serial numbers: DHC-8-402 4095–4633
2022-23-01FuelDec 13, 2022Airframe (DHC-8-402)Certain serial numbers: 4001; 4003–on
2022-17-04Fuel System; and 05, Time Limits/Maintenance ChecksNov 1, 2022Airframe (DHC-8-402)Certain serial numbers: 4001; 4003–on
2022-13-08Landing gearAug 10, 2022Airframe (DHC-8-402)Certain serial numbers: 4001; 4003–4622
2022-11-14Landing gearJun 21, 2022Airframe (DHC-8-402)Certain serial numbers: 4001; 4003–on
2022-06-15PneumaticMay 10, 2022Airframe (DHC-8-402)
2022-03-02WingsMar 17, 2022Airframe (DHC-8-402)Certain serial numbers: 4001; 4003–4628
2022-01-02Nacelles/ pylonsMar 3, 2022Airframe (DHC-8-402)Certain serial numbers: 4001; 4003–4550; 4583–4585; 4587; 4588; 4590
2021-23-02Fire protectionJan 5, 2022Airframe (DHC-8-402)Certain serial numbers: 4001; 4003–4614
2021-23-03Landing GearDec 6, 2021Airframe (DHC-8-402)Certain serial numbers: 4001; 4003–on
2021-19-11Flight controlsNov 18, 2021Airframe (DHC-8-402)Serial numbers per De Havilland Service Bulletin 8-27-123, Revision A (DHC-8-100/200/300); De Havilland Service Bulletin 84-27-74, Revision B (DHC-8-400)
2021-12-02Nacelles/ pylonsJul 20, 2021Airframe (DHC-8-402)Certain serial numbers: 4081–4591
2021-11-04Landing GearJul 9, 2021Airframe (DHC-8-402)Certain serial numbers: 4001; 4003–4534
2021-10-13Landing gearJul 1, 2021Airframe (DHC-8-402)Certain serial numbers: 4001; 4003–4608
2020-21-03DoorsNov 18, 2020Airframe (DHC-8-402)Certain serial numbers: 4001–4530
2020-13-06Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. Turboprop EnginesAug 6, 2020Engine (PW150A)Only with: High-pressure (HP) centrifugal impeller P/N 3049127-01 installed.
2020-09-12StabilizersJun 24, 2020Airframe (DHC-8-402)Certain serial numbers: 4001–on
2020-02-10Fire protectionMar 12, 2020Airframe (DHC-8-402)Certain serial numbers: 4001; 4003–on
2019-24-12FuselageFeb 3, 2020Airframe (DHC-8-402)Certain serial numbers: 4327; 4330; 4337; 4342; 4350; 4352; …
2019-22-11Main landing gearJan 9, 2020Airframe (DHC-8-402)Certain serial numbers: 4001; 4003–on. Only with: Equipped with main landing gear (MLG) forward stabilizer brace P/N 46401-7.
2019-20-09WingsNov 27, 2019Airframe (DHC-8-402)Certain serial numbers: 4001–4437
2019-18-05Landing gearOct 31, 2019Airframe (DHC-8-402)Certain serial numbers: 4001–4585; 4587
2019-15-09WingsSep 19, 2019Airframe (DHC-8-402)Certain serial numbers: 4001–4547. Only with: Having outboard spoiler actuator mounting brackets P/N 85714052-101 or 85714052-102.
2018-20-18Flight controlsNov 20, 2018Airframe (DHC-8-402)Certain serial numbers: 4001–on
2018-17-17Ice and Rain ProtectionOct 2, 2018Airframe (DHC-8-402)Certain serial numbers: 4001–4524
2018-17-09Landing gearSep 25, 2018Airframe (DHC-8-402)Certain serial numbers: 4001; 4003–on
2018-02-16DoorsMar 5, 2018Airframe (DHC-8-402)Certain serial numbers: 4001; 4003–4488. Only with: Except airplanes incorporating Bombardier ModSum IS4Q5200050.
2017-23-01Landing gearDec 19, 2017Airframe (DHC-8-402)Certain serial numbers: 4001; 4003–4325
2017-20-07Fire protectionNov 6, 2017Airframe (DHC-8-402)Certain serial numbers: 4001; 4003–4504
2017-19-27Flight controlsNov 1, 2017Airframe (DHC-8-402)Serial numbers per Parker Service Bulletin 390700-27-002, Revision 1, section 4. Appendix (spoiler PCU S/Ns). Only with: Equipped with spoiler PCU P/N 390700-1007 or -1009 having PCU S/N 0474 through 1321, S/N listed in Parker SB 390700-27-002 Rev 1 Appendix, or S/N 1394 through 1876 without suffix "A".
2017-17-02Electrical powerSep 25, 2017Airframe (DHC-8-402)Certain serial numbers: 4035–4347
2017-14-02Equipment/ furnishingsAug 10, 2017Airframe (DHC-8-402)Serial numbers per Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-25-169, Revision B, dated February 17, 2017
2017-09-11DoorsJun 29, 2017Airframe (DHC-8-402)Certain serial numbers: 4001–4473. Only with: Equipped with Bombardier ModSum 4-422100 or ModSum 4-458687 (Jetway Compatible Passenger Airstair Door).
2017-06-10LightsMay 1, 2017Airframe (DHC-8-402)Certain serial numbers: 4001; 4003–4507
2017-05-11Landing gearApr 17, 2017Airframe (DHC-8-402)Certain serial numbers: 4001–4424
2016-24-04FuselageJan 17, 2017Airframe (DHC-8-402)Certain serial numbers: 4156–4453; 4456; 4457
2016-24-03StablizersJan 12, 2017Airframe (DHC-8-402)Certain serial numbers: 4001–on
2016-22-03Propellers/ propulsorsNov 30, 2016Airframe (DHC-8-402)
2016-19-11Ice and rain protectionNov 2, 2016Airframe (DHC-8-402)Certain serial numbers: 4001–4184
2016-16-15Landing GearSep 23, 2016Airframe (DHC-8-402)Certain serial numbers: 4001–4431
2016-01-09DoorsFeb 25, 2016Airframe (DHC-8-402)Certain serial numbers: 4001–on
2015-19-13Flight ControlsNov 3, 2015Airframe (DHC-8-402)Certain serial numbers: 4001; 4003–4453. Only with: Outboard spoiler power control unit (PCU) P/N 390700-1007 installed in the outboard position.
2015-17-03Landing GearOct 7, 2015Airframe (DHC-8-402)Certain serial numbers: 4001–4419
2015-17-25FuelOct 7, 2015Airframe (DHC-8-402)Certain serial numbers: 4001; 4003–4417
2015-15-07Hydraulic PowerAug 12, 2015Airframe (DHC-8-402)Certain serial numbers: 4001–4424
2015-13-02Fire protectionJul 31, 2015Airframe (DHC-8-402)Certain serial numbers: 4001–4424
2015-08-03Landing GearMay 26, 2015Airframe (DHC-8-402)Certain serial numbers: 4001–4109
2015-02-25FuelMar 17, 2015Airframe (DHC-8-402)Certain serial numbers: 4063–4118
2015-02-12Bombardier, Inc. AirplanesMar 6, 2015Airframe (DHC-8-402)Certain serial numbers: 4001–4454
2014-23-14FuelDec 31, 2014Airframe (DHC-8-402)Certain serial numbers: 4001; 4003–4417. Only with: Installed engine fuel feed ejector pump having P/N 2960008-102.
2014-19-02Flight ControlsOct 24, 2014Airframe (DHC-8-402)Certain serial numbers: 4166–4175
2014-16-07Landing GearSep 23, 2014Airframe (DHC-8-402)Certain serial numbers: 4001; 4003–4418; 4422; 4423
2014-15-20PneumaticSep 19, 2014Airframe (DHC-8-402)Certain serial numbers: 4001–4446
2014-15-03Pratt & Whitney Canada Corporation Turboprop EnginesAug 27, 2014Engine (PW150A)Certain serial numbers: PW150A …–PCE-FA0916
2014-05-18Landing gearApr 22, 2014Airframe (DHC-8-402)
2014-03-04Bombardier, Inc. AirplanesApr 9, 2014Airframe (DHC-8-402)Certain serial numbers: 4001; 4003–4364
2013-22-04Flight controlsDec 5, 2013Airframe (DHC-8-402)Certain serial numbers: DHC-8-102 003–672; DHC-8-103 003–672; DHC-8-106 003–672; DHC-8-201 003–672; DHC-8-202 003–672; DHC-8-301 003–672; …
2013-22-09Flight ControlsDec 5, 2013Airframe (DHC-8-402)Certain serial numbers: 4001; 4003–on. Only with: Equipped with rudder feel trim unit (RFTU) P/N 399500-1007.
2013-16-25Fire protectionOct 4, 2013Airframe (DHC-8-402)Certain serial numbers: 4001–4399
2013-13-17Flight controlsAug 26, 2013Airframe (DHC-8-402)Certain serial numbers: 4001–4334; 4336
2013-09-04Fire protectionAug 2, 2013Airframe (DHC-8-402)Certain serial numbers: 4001–4382
2012-22-07Electrical PowerDec 14, 2012Airframe (DHC-8-402)Certain serial numbers: 4001–on
2012-21-12Landing gearDec 4, 2012Airframe (DHC-8-402)Certain serial numbers: 4001–4346
2012-20-08Electrical PowerNov 21, 2012Airframe (DHC-8-402)Certain serial numbers: 4001–4338. Only with: Honeywell AC generator P/N 1152218-3, 1152218-4 or 1152218-5 installed.
2012-20-09Landing GearNov 20, 2012Airframe (DHC-8-402)Certain serial numbers: 4001–4247
2012-20-04WingsNov 14, 2012Airframe (DHC-8-402)Certain serial numbers: 4001–4382
2012-18-15Ice and rain protectionOct 22, 2012Airframe (DHC-8-402)Certain serial numbers: 4001–on. Only with: Equipped with Aerazur timer and monitor unit (TMU) P/N 4100S018-06.
2012-16-10Power PlantSep 18, 2012Airframe (DHC-8-402)Certain serial numbers: 4001; 4003–4354; 4356–4363
2012-12-16WingsJul 30, 2012Airframe (DHC-8-402)Certain serial numbers: 4001; 4003–4106
2012-06-05DoorsApr 27, 2012Airframe (DHC-8-402)Certain serial numbers: 4001–4361
2012-06-04FuselageApr 25, 2012Airframe (DHC-8-402)Certain serial numbers: 4161–4296
2012-04-08Flight controlsApr 10, 2012Airframe (DHC-8-402)Certain serial numbers: DHC-8-102 003–672; DHC-8-103 003–672; DHC-8-106 003–672; DHC-8-201 003–672; DHC-8-202 003–672; DHC-8-301 003–672; …
2012-02-12Electrical PowerFeb 15, 2012Airframe (DHC-8-402)Certain serial numbers: 4095–4391
2011-24-03Bombardier, Inc. AirplanesJan 3, 2012Airframe (DHC-8-402)Certain serial numbers: 4001–on
2011-17-17Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC-8-400 Series AirplanesOct 18, 2011Airframe (DHC-8-402)Certain serial numbers: 4001; 4003; 4004; 4006; 4008–4208
2011-18-17Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC-8-400 Series AirplanesOct 18, 2011Airframe (DHC-8-402)Certain serial numbers: 4001; 4003–on
2011-18-18Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC-8-400 Series AirplanesOct 14, 2011Airframe (DHC-8-402)Certain serial numbers: 4001–4305
2011-13-06Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC-8-400 Series AirplanesAug 1, 2011Airframe (DHC-8-402)Certain serial numbers: 4003; 4004; 4006; 4008–4205
2011-11-02Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC-8-400 Series AirplanesJun 22, 2011Airframe (DHC-8-402)Certain serial numbers: 4001–4190; 4199–4201; 4203–4216. Only with: Equipped with a motive flow check valve (MFCV) having P/N 2960018-101.
2011-09-12Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC-8-101, -102, -103, -106, -201, -202, -301, -311, -315, -401…Jun 6, 2011Airframe (DHC-8-402)Certain serial numbers: DHC-8-101 003–566; DHC-8-102 003–566; DHC-8-103 003–566; DHC-8-106 003–566; DHC-8-201 003–566; DHC-8-202 003–566; …
2010-23-04Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC-8-400 Series AirplanesNov 22, 2010Airframe (DHC-8-402)Certain serial numbers: 4001–on
2010-21-02Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC-8 AirplanesNov 12, 2010Airframe (DHC-8-402)Certain serial numbers: DHC-8-101 003–658; DHC-8-102 003–658; DHC-8-103 003–658; DHC-8-106 003–658; DHC-8-201 003–658; DHC-8-202 003–658; …
2010-14-11Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC-8-400 Series AirplanesAug 17, 2010Airframe (DHC-8-402)Certain serial numbers: 4001; 4003; 4004; 4006; 4008–4227
2010-14-16Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC-8-400, -401, and -402 AirplanesAug 17, 2010Airframe (DHC-8-402)Certain serial numbers: 4001; 4003; 4004; 4006; 4008–4184
2010-12-06Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC-8-400 Series AirplanesJul 13, 2010Airframe (DHC-8-402)Certain serial numbers: 4105–4179
2010-10-04Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC-8-400 Series AirplanesMay 20, 2010Airframe (DHC-8-402)Certain serial numbers: 4001–4169
2010-09-07Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC-8-400 Series AirplanesMay 14, 2010Airframe (DHC-8-402)Only with: Equipped with Thales angle of attack (AOA) vanes having P/N C16177AC.
2010-01-06Bombardier, Inc. (Type Certificate Previously Held by de Havilland, Inc.) Model…Feb 9, 2010Airframe (DHC-8-402)Certain serial numbers: 4135–4149

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

Service Difficulty Reports (318)

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.

  • Indicating and recording systems · display · abnormalJul 29, 2022

    PFD 1 MON FAIL AND ASSOCIETED MESSAGE ON ED.AVIONICS CAUTION ILLUMINATED ON LANDING. REMOVED FROM SERVICE. PERFORMED GVI UNDER #1 PFD. NO DEFECTS OR BROKEN WIRES FOUND. REPLACED #1 PFD IAW MTC 6316104. OPS CHECKS GOOD. A/C REMAINS CATIII QUALIFIED. PLACARDS STILL REFLECT CATIII. MTX CONTROL…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Hydraulic power · accumulator · low pressureJun 15, 2022

    ON TAXI OUT JUST BEFORE THE RUNWAY THE SPOILERS SWITCH WAS PUT INTO "FLIGHT". AT THIS POINT THE "#1 HYD ISO VLV" AND "ROLL SPLR INBD HYD" CAUTION LIGHTS ILLUMINATED, ALONG WITH "ROLL INBD" ON GLARESHIELD FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. ON THE PFCS THE "LO" AND "RO" DEFLECTED UP (WHICH IS NORMAL) AND THE…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fire protection · fire detector · inoperativeJun 12, 2022

    FL250, MASTER WARNING, CHECK FIRE DETECT. E/A CHECKLIST TO AFT BAGGAGE FWD AND AFT FIRE BOTTLES LOW. RETURNED TO FIELD LANDING UNEVENTFUL. NO FIRE. REPLACED THE LOW-RATE FIRE-EXTINGUISHER BOTTLE AND RE-INSTALLATION OF HIGH-RATE FIRE-EXTINGUISHER BOTTLE. OPS CHECK GOOD. RETURNED TO SERVICE.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Propellers · powerplant · activation errorJun 6, 2022

    POWERPLANT MESSAGE ON FD DURING APPROACH. REMOVED FROM SERVICE. CDS SHOWS FAULT CODE 428 A/B #1 PROP. Q HI OUTPUT FAULT. C/W FIM TASK 61-20-09-810-815. FAULT CODES CLEARED PER AMM 61-20-36-070-801. C/W AUTO FEATHER /UPTRIM TEST PER AMM 61-20-00-710-810, OPS CHECK GOOD. FAULT CODE DID NOT RETURN.…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · sign · looseMar 28, 2022

    TYPE II/III EMERGENCY DOOR (FRONT RIGHT) "EXIT SIGN DETACHED. REMOVED FROM SERVICE. RESECURED TYPE II/III EMERGENCY DOOR "EXIT" SIGN AS NECESSARY. NO OTHER DEFECTS NOTED. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · none · noneFeb 10, 2022

    DURING OPERATIONAL CHECK OF EMERGENCY LIGHTS FOUND AFT PASS. DOOR EMERG. LIGHT BY AFT STOWAGE GALLEY (BOB MOD) NOT WORKING. FOUND CANNON PLUG LOOSE. RECONNECTED CANNON PLUG AND C/W OPERATION CHECK OF EMERGENCY LIGHT SYSTEM REF AMM 33-51-01-710-803 OPS CK GOOD. NO OTHER DEFECTS NOTED THIS TIME.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Propellers · pec · noneFeb 7, 2022

    DURING AUTO FEATHER TEST, THE A/F TEST ABORT AND A/F TEST FAILED MESSAGES APPEARED ON THE ED.REMOVED FROM SERVICE. EMU SHOWING THE FOLLOWING FAULTS: #1 PROP: 70B, #2 PROP: 70B AND 398B. COMPLIED WITH DHC-8-400 FIM TASK#'S 61-20-02-810-835 AND 61-20-08-810-818. FAULTS CLEARED AND AUTOFEATHER AND…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Propellers · pcu · noneJan 31, 2022

    ON TAKEOFF ROLL AUTOFEATHER FAILED TO ARM. ABORT INITIATED AT APPROXIMATELY 95 KIAS. ABORTED TAKE OFF. REMOVED FROM SERVICE. NO FAULTS FOUND IN CDS PER Q400 AMM 61-20-00-710-804. REMOVED AND REPLACED #2 PEC IAW Q400 AMM TASKS 61-20-36-000-801 AND 400-801. ALL FUNCTION. OPS AND CALIBRATION TESTS…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Propellers · none · noneJan 30, 2022

    ABORTED TAKEOFF AT 70-80 KTS A/F FAILED TO ARM CYCLING BETWEEN AF SELECT AND AF ARM. REMOVED FROM SERVICE. INTERROGATED CDS AND FOUND ENG #1 CODE: 70A AND ENG #2 CODE: 70B AND 398B. PERFORMED TWO ENGINE STARTS AND PERFORMED THE OPS TEST OF THE AUTOFEATHER/UPTRIM SYSTEM ON EACH START IAW Q400 AMM…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Propellers · none · noneJan 23, 2022

    DURING DAILY SYSTEM CHECKS THE AUTOFEATHER TEST FAILED 3 TIMES IN A ROW. REMOVED FROM SERVICE. INTERROGATED CDS, NO FAULTS LOGGED. PERFORMED OPS TEST OF THE AUTOFEATHER AND UPTRIM CHECK REF Q400 AMM TASK 61-20-00-710-810. PERFORMED MULTIPLE TIMES WITH NO FAILS. OPS TEST PASSED. RETURNED TO SERVICE.

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

Showing the 10 most recent of 318 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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