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N986HA1996 Bombardier INC DHC-8-202

Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 17, 2026

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198230 ADs may apply17 service difficulty reports

Registration
Valid
expires Jan 31, 2030
Based in
Wpafb, OH
owner city / state
Engine
PW123D · 1950 hp
P&W Canada
Owners
1
since 2017
NTSB events
None
since 1982
ADs may apply
30
confirm with A&P
Service reports
17
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 17, 2026
Registered owner
645 Aeronautical Systems Group (aesg)
Owner type
Government
City, state
Wpafb, OH
Certificate issued
Jan 9, 2017
Expires
Jan 31, 2030
Airworthiness
Multiple · Standard, Restricted, Aerial Surveying
Airworthiness date
Sep 23, 2016

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-8-202
Year
1996
Serial number
421
Aircraft type
Fixed wing multi engine
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Seats
40
Engines
2
Max takeoff weight
20,000 and over lb
Mode S code
ADC21E

Engine

Make and model
P&W Canada Pw123d
Type
Turbo-prop
Power
1950 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. 2017 – now645 Aeronautical Systems Group (aesg)Wpafb, OH · current

Individual owners are shown by city and state only.

Safety record

NTSB · Oct 15, 2026 · FAA ADs · Oct 17, 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 (30)

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-8-202)
2021-19-11Flight controlsNov 18, 2021Airframe (DHC-8-202)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)
2019-12-17StabilizersAug 12, 2019Airframe (DHC-8-202)Certain serial numbers: 003–672
2018-23-04Ignition; 76, Engine ControlsMar 15, 2019Airframe (DHC-8-202)Certain serial numbers: 003–540. Only with: Bombardier Service Bulletin 8-74-02 (original or Revision A) accomplished concurrently with or after Bombardier Service Bulletin 8-76-35 or 8-76-24.
2018-20-12Ice and rain protectionNov 23, 2018Airframe (DHC-8-202)Certain serial numbers: 003–672
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ADSubjectEffectiveApplies to
2017-15-11Landing GearSep 5, 2017Airframe (DHC-8-202)Certain serial numbers: 003–672. Only with: Equipped with MLG retraction actuator assembly P/N 10500-101, -103, -501, -551, or -553.
2017-08-02IgnitionMay 17, 2017Airframe (DHC-8-202)Certain serial numbers: 003–672. Only with: Bombardier ModSum 8Q100813 or Bombardier Service Bulletin 8-74-02 incorporated.
2016-24-06Ice and rain protectionJan 12, 2017Airframe (DHC-8-202)Certain serial numbers: 003–672
2016-24-01Electrical PowerDec 30, 2016Airframe (DHC-8-202)Certain serial numbers: 003–672. Only with: Terminal block part number 82450075-001 installed.
2016-10-07Electrical powerJun 23, 2016Airframe (DHC-8-202)Certain serial numbers: 003–672
2015-21-02Electrical PowerNov 24, 2015Airframe (DHC-8-202)Certain serial numbers: 003–672
2015-14-03FuelAug 21, 2015Airframe (DHC-8-202)Certain serial numbers: 003–624; 626
2015-04-08Landing GearApr 27, 2015Airframe (DHC-8-202)Certain serial numbers: 003–672
2013-15-06Electrical PowerOct 20, 2014Airframe (DHC-8-202)Certain serial numbers: 003–on
2014-15-07WingsSep 2, 2014Airframe (DHC-8-202)Certain serial numbers: 003–672
2014-13-18Instruments; Code 76, Engine ControlsAug 19, 2014Airframe (DHC-8-202)Certain serial numbers: 003–672. Only with: Beta warning horn (BWH) (Mod 8/2852) incorporated; excludes airplanes with Bombardier option CR873CH00003, CR873CH00005, CR873SOO8112, or MS8Q902206 incorporated.
2014-05-17FuelMay 2, 2014Airframe (DHC-8-202)Certain serial numbers: 002–672
2013-22-04Flight controlsDec 5, 2013Airframe (DHC-8-202)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; …
2013-15-08Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. Turboprop EnginesSep 17, 2013Engine (PW123D)Serial numbers per Table 1 of the Appendix of P&WC Service Bulletin No. PW100-72-21823, Revision 3. Only with: First-stage power turbine blade P/N 3120973-01, 3120983-01, or 3054053-01 installed with a serial number listed in the referenced SB table.
2013-14-09Landing gearSep 10, 2013Airframe (DHC-8-202)Certain serial numbers: 003–on
2013-04-07Electrical PowerApr 9, 2013Airframe (DHC-8-202)Certain serial numbers: 002–672
2012-26-08Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. Turboprop EnginesFeb 15, 2013Engine (PW123D)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.
2012-04-08Flight controlsApr 10, 2012Airframe (DHC-8-202)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; …
2011-24-10Bombardier, Inc. AirplanesDec 16, 2011Airframe (DHC-8-202)Certain serial numbers: 003–on. Only with: FAA STC ST00753NY (TCCA STC SA97-106) installed.
2011-21-04Bombardier Inc. Model DHC-8-102, -103, -106, -201, -202, -301, -311, and -315 Airplanes…Nov 16, 2011Airframe (DHC-8-202)Certain serial numbers: 003–557. Only with: Equipped with cockpit door installation P/Ns 82510074 (all), 82510294 (all), 82510310-001, 8Z4597-001, H85250010 (all), 82510700 (all), or 82510704 (all except -502 and -503), per table 1 of this AD.
2011-09-12Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC-8-101, -102, -103, -106, -201, -202, -301, -311, -315, -401…Jun 6, 2011Airframe (DHC-8-202)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; …
2010-21-02Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC-8 AirplanesNov 12, 2010Airframe (DHC-8-202)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; …
2010-19-02Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC-8-200 and DHC-8-300 Series AirplanesOct 18, 2010Airframe (DHC-8-202)Certain serial numbers: 644–664
2010-04-12Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC-8-100 and DHC-8-200 Series Airplanes, and Model DHC-8-301…Apr 8, 2010Airframe (DHC-8-202)Certain serial numbers: 003–on
2004-20-01Pratt & Whitney Canada Models PW123, PW123B, PW123C, PW123D, PW123E, PW123AF, PW124B…Nov 5, 2004Engine (PW123D)Only with: Mechanical fuel controls (MFCs) P/Ns 3244841-21, 3244853-17, 3244855-15, 3244857-14, 3244858-23, 3244871-5, 3244873-4, and 3244874-4 installed.

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

Service Difficulty Reports (17)

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.

  • Propellers · relay · defectiveNov 17, 2003

    AUTOFEATHER DID NOT ARM AT 97 PERCENT, 60 KTS, ABORTED TAKEOFF. REPLACED AUTOFEATHER CONTROL RELAY.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · socket · burnedOct 27, 2003

    STRONG ELECTRICAL BURNING ODOR AROUND ROW 7.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fire protection · smoke detector · defectiveFeb 27, 2003

    Lav smoke detector went off shortly after departure. Captian returned to field, no smoke was detected. Lav smoke detector was replaced proir to this flight for same problem. MEL lav smoke detector, generated EO to pull and collar circuit breaker. Smoke detector replaced 1 MARCH 2003.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Air conditioning and pressurization · fan · overheatedMay 26, 2002

    A BURNING SMELL WAS REPORTED COMING FROM THE GALLEY/COAT CLOSET AREA OF THE CABIN. AIRCRAFT DIVERTED TO AVL. REPLACED AVIONICS BAY COOLING FAN.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Landing gear · brake · smokeAug 1, 2001

    ON LANDING ROLLOUT ATC REPORTED HEAVY SMOKE OFF RIGHT MLG. INSPECTED AND CLEANED RIGHT MAIN LANDING BRAKES, LEAK CHECKED WITH PARKING BRAKE APPLIED AND DURING TAXI. NO DEFECT FOUND ALL OPERATION NORMAL IAW AIRCRAFT MM 32-40-00. (M)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · battery pack · dischargedSep 18, 2000

    MID CABIN OVERHEAD WHITE DOWN EMERGENCY LIGHT OUT. MAINTENANCE RELAMPED, NO FIX. ALLOWED EMERGENCY BATTERIES TO CHARGE OFF AIRCRAFT POWER. RELATCHED EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERY DISABELING CIRCUIT PER MAINTENANCE MANUAL 33-35-00. OPS CHECK GOOD.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Air conditioning and pressurization · pipe · crackedApr 4, 2000

    CREW REPORTED THE CABIN CEILING BECAME VERY HOT FROM ROW 4 THRU ROW 7 WITH A HOT BLEED AIR SMELL. FOUND BLEED PIPE IN DORSAL FAIRING CRACKED. REPLACED PIPE AND PERFORMED CONDUCTIVITY TEST ON ADJACENT STRUCTURE.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · light · malfunctionedNov 21, 1999

    F/A'S EMERGENCY CALL AND ATT LIGHTS STAY ON ALL THE TIME. FLIGHT DECK EMERGENCY AND CALL LIGHTS STAY ON. SYSTEMS WORK BUT LIGHT STAYS ON. REF: LOG PAGE 37752. REMOVED AND REPLACED PA ELECTRONICS UNIT, OPS CHECK GOOD.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · battery · dischargedJun 3, 1999

    NR 1 AND NR 3 OVHD EMERGENCY CEILING AISLE LIGHTS ARE INOP. REMOVED AND REPLACED BATTERIES PS1 AND PS2, OPS CHECK GOOD.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Pneumatic · switch · failedMay 8, 1999

    TORQUE FLUX ON BOTH ENGINES FOLLOWED BY AN OIL SMELL. SHUT BOTH BLEEDS OFF AND IT STABILIZED FOR APPROXIMATELY 5 MINUTES, THEN NR 2 TORQUE DECREASED TO 45 PERCENT. REPLACED NR 1 AND NR 2 HP BLEED SWITCHES (P/N 7G899) (S/N 356), (S/N 272) OFF. ALSO, FOUND NR 2 HP BLEED VALVE GASKET BLOWN. REPLACED…

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

Showing the 10 most recent of 17 reports.

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Sources

  • FAA Aircraft RegistryRegistration, owner city and state, airframe, engineupdated Oct 17, 2026
  • NTSB accident and incident databaseAccidents and incidents since 1982updated Oct 15, 2026
  • FAA Airworthiness Directives (Federal Register)ADs published since 1998updated Oct 17, 2026
  • FAA Service Difficulty ReportsReports since 1995updated Oct 16, 2026

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