N640PA1990 Fairchild SA227-AC
This N-number isn't registered right now. Below is its last known registration, canceled Mar 27, 2018.
Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198213 ADs may apply40 service difficulty reports
- Registration
- Deregistered
Registration
FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026- Last registered owner
- Worthington Aviation
- Owner type
- Corporation
- City, state
- Eagan, MN
- Certificate issued
- Jul 1, 2011
- Canceled
- Mar 27, 2018
- Airworthiness
- Standard · Normal
- Airworthiness date
- Jul 11, 1990
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
- 1990
- Serial number
- AC-759B
- 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
- A86681
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- 2011 – 2018Worthington AviationEagan, MN
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. |
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Service Difficulty Reports (40)
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.
- Flight controls · control cable · brokenMay 8, 2009
PILOT SQUAWKED "RUDDER TRIM TAB BROKEN AND LOOSE". RUDDER TRIM TAB WAS DEFLECTED FULLY TO THE RIGHT WHEN THE AIRCRAFT ARRIVED AT MAINTENANCE BASE. PILOT REPORTED FULL RIGHT RUDDER DEFLECTION WAS REQUIRED TO CONTROL THE AIRCRAFT. MAINTENANCE FOUND BROKEN RUDDER TRIM CABLE IN EMPENNAGE ON THE LEFT…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Landing gear · unknown · dirtyFeb 19, 2008
DURING A CHECK FLIGHT FOR A RT ENGINE CHANGE THE NOSE GEAR WOULD NOT STAY IN THE UPLOCK POSITION. AFTER THE CHECK FLIGHT THE MX DEPARTMENT CLEANED AND LUBED THE NOSE GEAR AND PERFORMED AN OP CHECK, NORMAL.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Air conditioning and pressurization · line · contaminatedAug 16, 2006
AFTER BEING IN CRUISE FOR 2.5 HOURS AIRCRAFT DEPRESSURIZED AT 17,000 FEET. CREW MADE RAPID DESCENT TO 12,000 AND CABIN ALTITUDE STABILIZED AT 9,000 FEET. MAINTENANCE PURGED CARGO AND PAX DOOR SEAL LINES AND PERFORMED GROUND OPERATIONAL CHECK.
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- Engine · engine · malfunctionedJun 20, 2006
DURING TAKEOFF FROM ANC LT ENGINE RPM ROLLED BACK TO 98.5 PERCENT. CREW VERIFIED SPEED LEVER WAS FULL FORWARD. TAKEOFF WAS ABORTED AND AIRRCRAFT RETURNED TO BLOCK. CREW PERFORMED GROUND MAX POWER RUNUP WITH NO FAULT FOUND AND CALLED MAINTENANCE. MX INSPECTED ENGINE RIGGING AND PERFORMED RUNUP WITH…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Engine controls · disc · faultyMay 5, 2005
ON INTIAL CLIMB RT ENGINE ENCOUNTERED POWER SURGES. PILOT DECLARED EMERGENCY AND RETURNED TO ANC. DURING RETURN PILOT DISCOVERED RT SPEED LEVER HAD MOVED AFT FROM TAKEOFF POSITION. MAINTENANCE CHANGED FRICTION LOCK DISCS ON RT SPEED LEVER AND GROUND RUN ENGINE NORMAL.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Hydraulic power · hydraulic line · leakingJan 7, 2002
DURING CRUISE BOTH HYDRAULIC PRESSURE WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON. PRESSURE GAUGE DROPPED TO 500 PSI AND SLOWLY DROPPED TO 100 PSI. CREW REVIEWED EMERGENCY PROCEDURES FOR NO FLAP AND EMERGENCY GEAR EXTENSION. DISPATCH WAS ADVISED TO NOTIFY MAINTENANCE AND ANC AIRPORT FIRE. NORMAL LANDING WAS MADE AND…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Hydraulic power · pressure switch · failedNov 23, 2001
DURING DESCENT RT HYDRAULIC LIGHT CAME ON, HYD PRESSURE WAS NORMAL. AIRCRAFT CONTINUED ON TO ANC. REPLACED HYDRAULIC PRESSURE SWITCH.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Pneumatic · line · leakingNov 19, 2001
ON CLIMBOUT RT WING OVERHEAT WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. RT ENGINE BLEED AIR SYSTEM SHUTDOWN AND LIGHT EXTINGUISHED. CONTINUED TO MAINTENANCE BASE WHERE A BLEED AIR LINE WAS FOUND LEAKING AT WING ROOT AND REPAIRED.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Communications · radio · inoperativeOct 29, 2001
NUMBER ONE COM BECAME UNUSABLE. MAINTENANCE CONTACTED ON NR 2 COM AND RADIO WAS PLACED ON COMPANY MEL. FLIGHT CONTINUED AND UPON LANDING RADIO WAS REPLACED.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Air conditioning and pressurization · acm · seizedSep 19, 2001
AFTER LANDING IN CDB PILOT NOTICED SMOKE IN CABIN. MAINTENANCE FOUND LT COOLING TURBINE SEIZED, BLEED AIR SYSTEM DEFERRED PER MEL 21-3.
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