N498AT1997 Aerospatiale ATR 72-212A
This N-number isn't registered right now. Below is its last known registration, canceled Nov 14, 2012.
Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198229 ADs may apply39 service difficulty reports
- Registration
- Deregistered
Registration
FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026- Last registered owner
- Wells Fargo Bank Northwest NA Trustee
- Owner type
- Corporation
- City, state
- Salt Lake City, UT
- Certificate issued
- Dec 4, 2008
- Canceled
- Nov 14, 2012
- Airworthiness
- Standard · Transport
- Airworthiness date
- Aug 25, 1997
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
- Aerospatiale
- Model
- ATR 72-212A
- Year
- 1997
- Serial number
- 498
- Aircraft type
- Fixed wing multi engine
- Category
- Land
- Certification
- Type Certificated
- Seats
- 76
- Engines
- 2
- Max takeoff weight
- 20,000 and over lb
- Mode S code
- A62DE2
Engine
- Make and model
- P & W 127
- Type
- Turbo-prop
- Power
- 2880 hp
Total time and engine hours aren't public. They appear here once the owner adds logbooks.
Ownership history
Ownership history from FAA records- 2008 – 2012Wells Fargo Bank Northwest NA TrusteeSalt Lake City, UT
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.
ADs published since 1998 that may apply (29)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-16-08 | Aerospatiale Model ATR42 and ATR72 Airplanes | Aug 23, 2006 | Airframe (ATR 72-212A)Certain serial numbers: ATR42 …–645; ATR72 …–722; ATR72 724–730. Only with: ATR42 models up to MSN 645 inclusive; ATR72 models up to MSN 730 inclusive, excluding MSN 723. |
| 2006-06-12 | Aerospatiale Model ATR72 Airplanes | May 1, 2006 | Airframe (ATR 72-212A)Only with: Except airplanes that have received ATR Modification 5522 in production. |
| 2005-22-09 | Aerospatiale Model ATR42 and ATR72 Airplanes | Nov 14, 2005 | Airframe (ATR 72-212A) |
| 2004-03-18 | Aerospatiale Model ATR42 and ATR72 Series Airplanes | Mar 17, 2004 | Airframe (ATR 72-212A)Only with: ATR42 airplanes on which ATR Modification 5338 has not been done; ATR72 airplanes on which ATR Modification 5337 has not been done. |
| 2004-03-12 | Aerospatiale Model ATR72 Series Airplanes | Mar 15, 2004 | Airframe (ATR 72-212A)Serial numbers per Avions de Transport Regional Service Bulletins ATR72-52-1018, ATR72-52-1028, ATR72-52-1029, ATR72-52-1033, ATR72-53-1013, ATR72-53-1014, ATR72-53-1019, ATR72-53-1020, ATR72-53-1021 |
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| AD | Subject | Effective | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-18-07 | Aerospatiale Model ATR42-200, -300, -320, and -500 Series Airplanes; and Model ATR72… | Oct 15, 2003 | Airframe (ATR 72-212A) |
| 2003-17-09 | Aerospatiale Model ATR42-500 and ATR72 Series Airplanes | Oct 7, 2003 | Airframe (ATR 72-212A)Only with: ATR Modification 1447 incorporated and ATR Modification 4840 not incorporated. |
| 2003-14-13 | Aerospatiale Model ATR42 Series Airplanes and Model ATR72 Series Airplanes | Aug 22, 2003 | Airframe (ATR 72-212A)Only with: Equipped with IPP JANCO ATPCS test selector switch P/N ACE 0002; excludes airplanes with modification 5162 incorporated in production and no subsequent replacement of the switch. |
| 2003-14-14 | Aerospatiale Model ATR72 Series Airplanes | Aug 22, 2003 | Airframe (ATR 72-212A)Only with: Except airplanes on which modification 5297 was accomplished in production or ATR Service Bulletin ATR72-92-1006, dated September 28, 2001, was accomplished in service. |
| 2003-08-10 | Aerospatiale Model ATR42-500 Series Airplanes, and Model ATR72-102, -202, -212, and… | May 27, 2003 | Airframe (ATR 72-212A)Only with: Except airplanes on which ATR Modification 5117 or 5322 (Service Bulletin ATR42-25-0134 or ATR72-25-1074) has been installed. |
| 2001-15-09 | Aerospatiale Model ATR42-200, -300, -320, and -500 Series Airplanes; and Model ATR72… | Aug 29, 2001 | Airframe (ATR 72-212A)Only with: Except airplanes on which Aerospatiale Modification 05226 has been accomplished. |
| 2001-14-21 | Aerospatiale Model ATR42-200, -300, -320, and -500 Series Airplanes, and Model ATR72… | Aug 28, 2001 | Airframe (ATR 72-212A)Serial numbers per Avions de Transport Regional Service Bulletins ATR42-26-0023 Rev 1 and ATR72-26-1014 Rev 1. Only with: Equipped with Labinal engine fire handles as listed in the referenced service bulletins. |
| 2001-14-23 | Aerospatiale Model ATR72-101, -201, -102, -202, -211, and -212 Series Airplanes | Aug 28, 2001 | Airframe (ATR 72-212A)Only with: Except airplanes on which Modification 3719 has been performed. |
| 2001-15-05 | Aerospatiale Model ATR42-200, -300, -320, -500, and ATR72 Series Airplanes | Aug 27, 2001 | Airframe (ATR 72-212A) |
| 2000-23-26 | Aerospatiale Model ATR72 Series Airplanes | Jan 2, 2001 | Airframe (ATR 72-212A) |
| 2000-18-05 | Aerospatiale Model ATR42 and ATR72 Series Airplanes | Oct 13, 2000 | Airframe (ATR 72-212A)Only with: Excludes ATR42 airplanes modified per Aerospatiale Matra ATR Modifications 4993, 4998, and 5008, and ATR72 airplanes modified per Modifications 4994, 4997, and 5008. |
| 99-19-10 | Aerospatiale Model ATR-42 and ATR-72 Series Airplanes | Dec 27, 1999 | Airframe (ATR 72-212A)Only with: Equipped with pneumatic deicing boots. |
| 99-09-19 | Aerospatiale Model ATR42 and ATR72 Series Airplanes | May 19, 1999 | Airframe (ATR 72-212A) |
| 99-04-24 | Aerospatiale Model ATR72 Series Airplanes | Mar 30, 1999 | Airframe (ATR 72-212A)Serial numbers per Avions de Transport Regional Service Bulletin ATR72-57-1019, dated July 7, 1997 |
| 98-19-16 | Aerospatiale Model ATR72-212A Series Airplanes | Oct 20, 1998 | Airframe (ATR 72-212A)Only with: Applies to airplanes on which Aerospatiale Modification 4831 has not been accomplished. |
| 98-16-21 | Aerospatiale Model ATR42 and ATR72 Series Airplanes | Sep 11, 1998 | Airframe (ATR 72-212A)Serial numbers per Avions de Transport Regional Service Bulletins ATR42-54-0019 and ATR72-54-1011, dated March 9, 1998 |
| 98-15-12 | Aerospatiale Model ATR42 and ATR72 Series Airplanes | Aug 20, 1998 | Airframe (ATR 72-212A)Serial numbers per Avions de Transport Regional Service Bulletins ATR42-21-0069 and ATR72-21-1048, dated February 5, 1998 |
| 98-13-01 | Aerospatiale Model ATR42 and ATR72 Series Airplanes | Jul 20, 1998 | Airframe (ATR 72-212A)Only with: ATR42: Aerospatiale Modification 1878, 2482, 3193, or 8154 not installed, or Modifications 0481 and 0588 not simultaneously installed; ATR72: Modification 2482, 3193, or 4648 not installed. |
| 98-11-06 | Aerospatiale Model ATR42-300 and -320, and Model ATR72 Series Airplanes | Jun 30, 1998 | Airframe (ATR 72-212A)Only with: ATR42 airplanes without Aerospatiale Modification 1696 (SB ATR42-71-0010) and ATR72 airplanes without Aerospatiale Modification 3742 (SB ATR72-71-1006). |
| 98-09-04 | Aerospatiale Model ATR72 Series Airplanes | May 29, 1998 | Airframe (ATR 72-212A)Only with: Applies to airplanes on which Aerospatiale Modification 2879 or Modification 2628 has not been incorporated. |
| 98-09-16 | Aerospatiale Model ATR-42 and ATR-72 Series Airplanes | May 8, 1998 | Airframe (ATR 72-212A) |
| 98-06-34 | Aerospatiale Model ATR-42 and ATR-72 Series Airplanes | May 5, 1998 | Airframe (ATR 72-212A) |
| 98-04-43 | Aerospatiale Model ATR72 Series Airplanes | Apr 3, 1998 | Airframe (ATR 72-212A)Serial numbers per Aerospatiale Service Bulletin No. ATR72-32-1036 and No. ATR72-32-1037, dated June 19, 1996 |
| 97-09-11 | Aerospatiale Model ATR42 and ATR72 Series Airplanes | Jun 6, 1997 | Airframe (ATR 72-212A)Only with: Aerospatiale Modification 04019 has been accomplished. |
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Service Difficulty Reports (39)
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.
- Lights · light · looseDec 3, 2011
EMERGENCY PATH WAY LIGHT NEAR GALLEY HAS COME LOOSE. REPOSITIONED COVER OF GALLEY EMERGENCY LIGHT IAW CMM 33-52-10.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Flight controls · flap system · malfunctionedNov 5, 2011
DURING APP WHEN SELECTING FLAPS TO 30, FLAP UNLOCK LIGHT CAME ON . VERIFIED FLAPS AND DID NOT LOCK AT 30 DEGREES. FLAPS REMAINED BETWEEN 15 AND 30 DEGREES. FOLLOWED PROCEDURES IAW AOM 1 AND PERFORMED A FLAP 0 LANDING. PERFORMED OPS CHECK ON FLAP CONTROL SYS. SYS CHECKS GOOD IAW AMM 27-50-01.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Air conditioning and pressurization · unknown · smokeSep 18, 2011
DURING DESCENT F/A REPORTED SMOKE IN CABIN. SOURCE AND TYPE OF SMOKE COULD COULD NOT BE DETERMINED FOLLOWED EPC CABIN SMOKE OR FRAMES CHECKLIST. RAN ACFT FOR 1HR IAW GHC WHILE RUNNING OPERATED BLEEDS, PACKS ALL INTERIOR LIGHTS, PROP HEAT, HOT JUGS NO EVIDENCE OF SMOKE OR BURING SMELL, NO RESIDUAL…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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- Air conditioning and pressurization · unknown · odorJul 9, 2011
A PASSENGER SEATED IN ROW 13 AGAINST THE BULKHEAD ON THE RT SIDE NOTICED A PUFF OR CLOUD SEAM IN FRONT OF HIM. THE PASSENGER AROUND HIM NOTICED A CHEMICAL TYPE ODOR IMMEDIATELY. THE CAPTAIN, F/O AND BOTH FA NOTICED THE ODOR ALSO. THE ACFT WAS REMOVED FROM SERVICE. INSPECTED WIRING ABOVE PSU PANEL…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Electrical power · static inverter · inoperativeJun 26, 2011
DURING CRUISE, THE CREW REPORTED THE NR 2 INVERTER FAILED. THE CREW DECLARED AN EMERGENCY AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT AT THEIR DESTINATION. THE ACFT WAS REMOVED FROM SERVICE. R & R NR 2 INVERTER IAW JIC 24-21-00. THE ACFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Engine indicating · indicator · inoperativeJun 10, 2011
THE CREW REPORTED THE NR 1 TORGUE GAUGE BLANK AND A STRONG ELECTRICAL ODOR AND THE ENGINE INDCIATOR CTL TORQUE, ENGINE 1 CIRCUIT BREAKER POPPED. THE AIRCRAFT WAS REMOVED FROM SERVICE. R & R THE TORQUE INDICATOR IAW JIC 77-13-81. THE OPS CHECK WAS GOOD, NO DEFECTS NOTED AT THIS TIME. THE ACFT WAS…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Engine · seal · failedMar 28, 2011
DURING IDLE DESCENTS, BOTH HP VALVES ON, EXHAUST ODOR COMES THROUGH AIR SYS. R & I NEW PROBE DUMMY PLUG SEALS ON NR 2 ENGINE IAW MM 72-01-60. OPS CHECK GOOD NO EXHAUST ODORS AT THIS TIME. NO LEAKS NOTED AT PROBE.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Landing gear · proximity switch · out of adjustOct 4, 2010
LT MAIN GEAR WOULD NOT COME UP. (CAPTAIN DECLARED EMERGENCY AND RETURNED TO FSM) ADJUSTED PROX SWITCHES AND SERVICED GEAR IAW MM 32-51-00 PERFORMED EXTENTION & RETRACTION 15 TIMES WITH NO DEFECTS.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Air conditioning and pressurization · unknown · odorJun 3, 2010
BURNING SMELL IN FWD CABIN PLASTIC SMELL, STARTED IN DESCENT AND CONTINUED AFTER LANDING. INSPECTED CABIN LIGHTING, NO EVIDENCE FOUND ACFT OK FOR SERVICE.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Lights · ballast · inoperativeJun 3, 2010
BURNING SMELL, STARTED ENROUTE AND CONTINUED TO GROUND. ITEM DEFERRED IAW MEL NR 33-02 AUTH NR 060025-C "CAT C" FOUND BALLAST AT ROW 6 & 7 INOP. ITEM ENTERED IN MIC SHEET. AWAITING COMPLETION OF MEL FOR PART REPLACEMENT.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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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