N428MA1986 Fairchild SA227-AC
Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198213 ADs may apply42 service difficulty reports
Registration
FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026- Registered owner
- Uas Transervices INC
- Owner type
- Corporation
- City, state
- Boca Raton, FL
- Certificate issued
- Apr 30, 2007
- Expires
- Jan 31, 2030
- Airworthiness
- Standard · Normal
- Airworthiness date
- Apr 21, 1986
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
- 1986
- Serial number
- AC-646
- 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
- A51A6B
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- 2007 – nowUas Transervices INCBoca Raton, FL · current
Individual owners are shown by city and state only.
Safety record
NTSB · Oct 15, 2026 · FAA ADs · Oct 20, 2026 · SDRs · Oct 16, 2026NTSB events (0)
No NTSB accidents or incidents found for this airframe since 1982.
Accident history for this modelADs 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 (42)
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.
- Engine oil · sending unit · defectiveJul 25, 2019
DURING DESCENT APPROXIMATELY 20 MILES INTO KSAT, THE PILOT NOTICED THE LEFT ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE REGISTERED AT 90 DEGREE CREW THEN CONSULTED THE QRH. POWER LEVER WAS REDUCED TO FLIGHT IDLE AS INSTRUCTED BY QRH AND CONTINUED MONITORING THE OIL TEMPERATURE GAUGE. APPROXIMATELY OVER 10 MILES AFTER…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Fuel · indicator · failedDec 23, 2018
THIS FLIGHT WAS EN ROUTE FROM KDFW TO KPHX. AT CRUISE OVER THE AREA OF KMAF, THE PILOT NOTICES THE RIGHT FUEL QUALITY INDICATOR SLOWLY DECREASING FUEL QUANTITY FROM 1500 LBS. A SHORT TIME LATER IT STOPPED AT 500 LBS. APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES LATER THE FUEL QUANTITY DECREASES ANOTHER 150 LBS. AFTER…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Engine · engine · failedApr 27, 2013
DURING CRUISE AT 16000 FT, THE PILOT GOT A R CHIP DETECT LIGHT. WHILE MONITORING THE ENGINE THE TORQUE INDICATION FLUCTUATED, AND THE ENGINE FAILED. DECLARED AN EMERGENCY AND DIVERTED. REVIEW OF THE ENGINE TEAR DOWN REPORT REVEALED THAT THE PROBABLE CAUSE OF THE ENGINE FAILURE WAS THE FORWARD HIGH…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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- Engine oil · wire · shortedSep 16, 2011
EN ROUTE TO IDA THE PILOT REPORTED THAT THE RIGHT ENGINE OIL TEMP WAS EXTREMELY HIGH READING AT THE RED LINE. THE PILOT PERFORMED A PRECAUTIONARY SHUT DOWN OF THE RIGHT ENGINE FOLLOWING THE EMERGENCY PROCEDURES CHECKLIST. THE PILOT DECLARED AN EMERGENCY AND LANDED AT IDA WITHOUT INCIDENT.…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Wings · skin · chafedFeb 27, 1997
RIGHT UPPER AFT FLAP SKIN S/N FAI-246 IS CHAFED BETWEEN WING STATION 27 AND 39 DETERMINED TO BE WITHIN LIMITS PER FAC SRM 51-00-00. PERMANENT REPAIR DUE WITHIN 100:00 FLIGHT HOURS. COMPLETED PERMANENT REPAIR TO UPPER AFT FLAP SKIN IAW FAIRCHILD SRM 57-90-60 PAGES 3-6. DAMAGED SKIN REMOVED IS…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Doors · skin · chafedSep 13, 1996
MSP - DURING A SCHEDULED INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE FOUND THE UPPER PASSENGER DOOR HINGE TO SKIN FASTENERS (ON PASSENGER DOOR) 'WORKING' AND CHAFING SKIN. REMOVED AFFECTED SKIN, FABRICATED AND INSTALLED A 10.50 INCH REPAIR SKIN SPLICE ONTO UPPER PASSENGER DOOR HINGE AREA IAW FAIRCHILD SRM 52-90-10…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Fuselage · intercostal · crackedSep 13, 1996
MSP - DURING A SCHEDULED INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE FOUND LOWER LT BELT FRAME INTERCOSTAL CRACKED IN TWO LOCATIONS AT CORNER RELIEF RADIUS CUT-OUTS. ONE CRACK IS 0.250 INCH AND THE OTHER IS 0.400 INCH. FABRICATED AND INSTALLED REPAIR DOUBLER IAW AEROTECH DESIGNS EA01-96087, DATED 9-10-96. (X)
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Nacelles and pylons · angle · crackedSep 13, 1996
MSP - DURING A SCHEDULED INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE FOUND REPAIR ANGLE ON LEFT NACELLE INBOARD LOWER 'WING TO NACELLE' ATTACH ANGLE CRACKED. REMOVED PREVIOUS REPAIR ANGLE, FABRICATED AND INSTALLED NEW REPAIR ANGLE IAW ARP 54-20-9101, REV. B. (X)
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Flight controls · actuator mount · elongated holesSep 13, 1996
MSP - DURING A SCHEDULED INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE FOUND RIGHT FLAP ACTUATOR LINK UPPER SUPPORTING MOUNT HOLES ELONGATED. REPAIRED FLAP ACTUATOR UPPER SUPPORTING MOUNT HOLES BY REAMING HOLES AND INSTALLING INTERFERENCE FIT BUSHINGS IAW AERO TECH DESIGNS EA 01-96081. (X)
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Fuselage · skin · chafedSep 13, 1996
MSP - DURING A SCHEDULED INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE FOUND CHAFE DAMAGE AT FS 241.00 AND ON BOTH SIDES OF BL 0.00. CHAFE DAMAGE IS APPROXIMATELY 0.025 INCH DEEP. (SUSTAINED DAMAGE ON RT SIDE WAS TO A FASTENER, AND ON LT SIDE, DAMAGE WAS TO FUSELAGE SKIN). REMOVED AND REPLACED AFFECTED FASTENER ON RT…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
Showing the 10 most recent of 42 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