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Air Tractor INC AT-502

78 Air Tractor INC AT-502 aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1987–1994. Most are registered in LA, MS and MN.

Registered today
78
Years built
1987–1994
Seats
1
Engines
1 · Turbo-prop

Airworthiness Directives

ADs published since 1998 that may apply

8 ADs match the Air Tractor INC AT-502 airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.

  • 2021-05-14Air Tractor, Inc., AirplanesApr 29, 2021
  • 2009-11-05Air Tractor, Inc. Models AT-400, AT-400A, AT-402, AT-402A, AT-402B, AT-502, AT-502A…Jun 1, 2009
  • 2006-23-14Air Tractor, Inc. Models AT-502, AT-502A, AT-502B, AT-602, AT-802, and AT-802A AirplanesDec 21, 2006
  • 2002-26-05Air Tractor, Inc. Models AT-502, AT-502A, AT-502B, and AT-503A AirplanesJan 15, 2003
  • 2002-25-09Air Tractor, Inc. Models AT-250, AT-300, AT-301, AT-302, AT-400, AT-400A, AT-401…Feb 10, 2003
  • 2000-14-51Air Tractor, Inc. Models AT-501, AT-502, and AT-502A AirplanesAug 4, 2000
  • 98-25-01Air Tractor, Inc. AT-300, AT-400, and AT-500 Series AirplanesJan 19, 1999
  • 96-24-08Air Tractor, Inc. Models AT-250, AT- 300, AT-301, AT-302, AT-400, AT-400A, AT-401…Dec 23, 1996

AI-extracted — verify against original. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.

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Accident history

NTSB since 1982
NTSB events
63
Destroyed
17
Substantial damage
46
Minor damage
0
No damage
0

Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Air Tractor INC AT-502 airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Air Tractor INC AT-502 aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.

  • Nov 5, 2025Substantial damage · serious injuries · Gueydan, LAN7315L
  • Aug 10, 2025Substantial damage · minor injuries · Lawrenceville, ILN9193V
  • Jun 6, 2025Substantial damage · fatal injuries · Grady, ARN9185F
  • Jun 5, 2025Substantial damage · serious injuries · Gibson, ARN45113
  • May 19, 2024Substantial damage · none injuries · Covert, KSN15189

Service difficulty reports

FAA SDRs since 1995

6 reports on Air Tractor INC AT-502 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Most reported parts

  1. blade1
  2. bolt1
  3. bushing1
  4. engine1
  5. stub shaft1

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
19871
19888
198911
19906
199111
199211
199314
19941
Unknown15

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
LA9
MS8
MN5
TX5
AR4
CA4
CO4
IA4
IL4
KS4

Buyer checklist

8 ADs published since 1998 may apply to the Air Tractor INC AT-502; recurring ADs need to be checked at each inspection. 63 NTSB events since 1982 involve Air Tractor INC AT-502 airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 6 service difficulty reports on Air Tractor INC AT-502 airframes since 1995. Check each aircraft's own record before you buy.

  • Read the logbooks for the airframe, engine and propeller, start to finish.
  • Check AD compliance records against the ADs that may apply.
  • Look for damage history and Form 337 major repairs and alterations.
  • Have an independent A&P or IA do a pre-buy inspection.
  • Run a title search and use escrow for the payment.
See the registered Air Tractor INC AT-502 aircraft

Type data

FAA aircraft reference file
Aircraft type
Fixed wing single engine
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Max takeoff weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Type certificate data sheet
A17SW
Type certificate holder
AIR TRACTOR INC

AT-502 aircraft

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N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N1004F1988Portland, INJul 28, 2025
N1006Y—Slaton, TXApr 30, 2025
N1007W1988Frankford, MOAug 23, 2024
N1008F1988Wilmington, DEJul 28, 2021
N1009L1989Americus, GAJun 26, 2019
N10114—Beaman, IAJun 22, 2026
N101251989Sledge, MSMar 9, 2022
N101261989Doddsville, MSMay 11, 2023
N101291989Wilmington, DEJan 17, 2019
N1012Z1989Monette, AROct 28, 2023
N101851989Baskin, LAApr 25, 2024
N1019S—Milbank, SDMar 5, 2021
N1021B1989Whittington, ILOct 23, 2025
N1022N—Boyle, MSOct 21, 2014
N1025A1990Ovid, MIMar 5, 2012
N1035L—Anahuac, TXMay 28, 2022
N1036W1989Americus, GAAug 31, 2022
N133HF—Colfax, WAApr 9, 2014
N1502U1991Marion, KSJan 3, 2026
N1507K1991Huron, SDNov 2, 2023
N151021991Marysville, CAMay 15, 2024
N1515G1991Monahans, TXOct 22, 2019
N151891991Ulysses, KSJul 19, 2021
N1519Z1991Indianola, MSMay 3, 2023
N1529E1991Milford, NEAug 2, 2023

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