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N453UE1989 Embraer EMB-120FC

DeregisteredUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 20, 2026

This N-number isn't registered right now. Below is its last known registration, canceled Jul 14, 2006.

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 19826 ADs may apply19 service difficulty reports

Registration
Deregistered
Last based in
Carrollton, TX
owner city / state
Engine
PW118 · 1800 hp
P&W Canada
Owners
1
since 2005
NTSB events
None
since 1982
ADs may apply
6
confirm with A&P
Service reports
19
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026
Last registered owner
Naturelink DBA
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Carrollton, TX
Certificate issued
Dec 14, 2005
Canceled
Jul 14, 2006
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
Jul 11, 2000

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-120FC
Year
1989
Serial number
120.148
Aircraft type
Fixed wing multi engine
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Seats
32
Engines
2
Max takeoff weight
20,000 and over lb
Mode S code
A57F08

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. 2005 – 2006Naturelink DBACarrollton, 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.

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-120FC)
2017-10-04Landing GearJun 29, 2017Airframe (EMB-120FC)
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-120FC)
2007-26-21EMBRAER Model EMB-120, -120ER, -120FC, -120QC, and -120RT AirplanesFeb 20, 2008Airframe (EMB-120FC)
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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 (19)

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 · failedMar 13, 1998

    LAX - LANDING GEAR WOULD NOT RETRACT. AIRCRAFT FERRIED TO FAT FOR REPAIRS. MAINTENANCE REPLACED LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR RETRACTION ACTUATOR. OPERATIONAL CHECK SATISFACTORY. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Navigation · computer · intermittentDec 30, 1997

    FAT - STALL WARNING INDICATION ACTIVATED AFTER TAKEOFF ROLL WAS INITIATED. TAKEOFF ABORTED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANACE REPLACED NR 2 STALL WARNING COMPUTER. STALL WARNING SYSTEM OPERATIONAL CHECK NORMAL ON GROUND. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. ON SUBSEQUENT DEPARTURE PROBLEM REOCCURRED.…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Doors · warning light · illuminatedSep 23, 1997

    FAT - DOOR WARNING ILLUMINATED DURING TAKEOFF. TAKEOFF ABORTED. DEFERRED DOOR WARNING PER MEL 52-70-1. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. MAINTENANCE SUBSEQUENTLY CLEARED DEFERRAL BY PERFORMING AN OPERATIONAL CHECK. COULD NOT DUPLICATE DISCREPANCY. (M)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Engine · engine · bird strikeJul 29, 1997

    SMF - ON PREFLIGHT CREW REPORTED EVIDENCE OF A BIRD STRIKE ON THE RIGHT ENGINE AND APPEARS TO BE DAMAGE TO LP COMPRESSOR. MAINTENANCE COMPLIED WITH BIRD STRIKE INSPECTION. FOUND EVIDENCE OF BIRD STRIKE TO TOP SIDE OF INLET. NO DAMAGE NOTED. NO EVIDENCE OF DAMAGE TO LP COMPRESSOR. RAN ENGINE AND…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Air conditioning and pressurization · fan · failedJun 10, 1997

    LAX - SMOKE ODOR IN CABIN REPORTED. MAINTENANCE DEFERRED RIGHT PACK. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. MAINTENANCE CLEARED DEFERRAL BY REPLACING RIGHT GROUND COOLING FAN. OPERATIONAL CHECK SATISFACTORY. (X)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Landing gear · selector · failedMay 15, 1997

    SMX - GEAR DOORS REMAIN OPEN WITH GEAR IN DOWN POSITION. MAINTENANCE REPLACED LANDING GEAR SELECTOR. OPERATIONAL CHECK ON GROUND NORMAL. TEST FLIGHT SATISFACTORY. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Landing gear · selector · failedMay 14, 1997

    LAX - WHEN LANDING GEAR SELECTED UP ALL LIGHTS ILLUMINATE BUT GEAR WILL NOT RETRACT. MAINTENANCE REPLACED LANDING GEAR SELECTOR. OPERATIONAL CHECK SATISFACTORY. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Windows · windshield · bird strikeMay 1, 1997

    SFO - BIRD STRIKE TO FIRST OFFICERS WINDSHIELD REPORTED. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED WINDSHIELD FOR DAMAGE. NO DAMAGE NOTED. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · light · inoperativeApr 12, 1997

    SMX - SMOKE REPORTED IN COCKPIT WITH FLIGHT DECK INSTRUMENT LIGHTING ON. MAINTENANCE DEFERRED FLIGHT DECK INSTRUMENT LIGHTING PER MEL 33-11-1. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. MAINTENANCE SUBSEQUENTLY CLEARED DEFERRAL BY REPLACING CENTER FLOOD LIGHT FIXTURE. OPERATIONAL CHECK SATISFACTORY. (X)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Doors · switch · out of adjustDec 12, 1996

    SFO - FORWARD DOOR LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY ON IN FLIGHT. MAINTENANCE ADJUSTED MICROSWITCH ON DOOR. OPERATIONAL CHECK SATISFACTORY. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)

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

Showing the 10 most recent of 19 reports.

Related aircraft

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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