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 apply8 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.
Watch new ADs for the Air Tractor INC AT-502
One email when a new AD may apply to this model. Stop any time.
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 19956 reports on Air Tractor INC AT-502 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Most reported parts
- blade1
- bolt1
- bushing1
- engine1
- stub shaft1
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1987 | 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 8 | |
| 1989 | 11 | |
| 1990 | 6 | |
| 1991 | 11 | |
| 1992 | 11 | |
| 1993 | 14 | |
| 1994 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 15 |
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.
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
Page 1 of 4| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N1004F | 1988 | Portland, IN | Jul 28, 2025 |
| N1006Y | — | Slaton, TX | Apr 30, 2025 |
| N1007W | 1988 | Frankford, MO | Aug 23, 2024 |
| N1008F | 1988 | Wilmington, DE | Jul 28, 2021 |
| N1009L | 1989 | Americus, GA | Jun 26, 2019 |
| N10114 | — | Beaman, IA | Jun 22, 2026 |
| N10125 | 1989 | Sledge, MS | Mar 9, 2022 |
| N10126 | 1989 | Doddsville, MS | May 11, 2023 |
| N10129 | 1989 | Wilmington, DE | Jan 17, 2019 |
| N1012Z | 1989 | Monette, AR | Oct 28, 2023 |
| N10185 | 1989 | Baskin, LA | Apr 25, 2024 |
| N1019S | — | Milbank, SD | Mar 5, 2021 |
| N1021B | 1989 | Whittington, IL | Oct 23, 2025 |
| N1022N | — | Boyle, MS | Oct 21, 2014 |
| N1025A | 1990 | Ovid, MI | Mar 5, 2012 |
| N1035L | — | Anahuac, TX | May 28, 2022 |
| N1036W | 1989 | Americus, GA | Aug 31, 2022 |
| N133HF | — | Colfax, WA | Apr 9, 2014 |
| N1502U | 1991 | Marion, KS | Jan 3, 2026 |
| N1507K | 1991 | Huron, SD | Nov 2, 2023 |
| N15102 | 1991 | Marysville, CA | May 15, 2024 |
| N1515G | 1991 | Monahans, TX | Oct 22, 2019 |
| N15189 | 1991 | Ulysses, KS | Jul 19, 2021 |
| N1519Z | 1991 | Indianola, MS | May 3, 2023 |
| N1529E | 1991 | Milford, NE | Aug 2, 2023 |