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Embraer EMB-120ER

37 Embraer EMB-120ER aircraft are currently registered with the FAA. Most are registered in TX, FL and WI.

Registered today
37
Seats
32
Engines
2 · Turbo-prop

Airworthiness Directives

ADs published since 1998 that may apply

4 ADs match the Embraer EMB-120ER airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.

  • 2025-02-09FuselageMar 18, 2025
  • 2017-10-04Landing GearJun 29, 2017
  • 2008-04-18 R1EMBRAER Model EMB-120, -120ER, -120FC, -120QC, and -120RT AirplanesNov 16, 2009
  • 2007-26-21EMBRAER Model EMB-120, -120ER, -120FC, -120QC, and -120RT AirplanesFeb 20, 2008

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
19
Destroyed
0
Substantial damage
7
Minor damage
6
No damage
0

Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Embraer EMB-120ER airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Embraer EMB-120ER aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.

  • Sep 20, 2018Substantial damage · none injuries · 40 Nm Vicinity South Of Lake Jackson, TXN233SW
  • Sep 13, 2017Substantial damage · none injuries · Greeley, CON121CZ
  • Jul 31, 2015Minor damage · Moscow
  • Feb 16, 2010Minor damage · none injuries · Los Angeles, CA
  • Feb 21, 2009Minor damage · none injuries · Salt Lake City, UTN129CZ

Service difficulty reports

FAA SDRs since 1995

7,313 reports on Embraer EMB-120ER airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Most reported parts

  1. light457
  2. wire344
  3. actuator301
  4. support209
  5. battery pack200

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
02
19883
19892
19907
19932
19945
19952
19964
19985
19995

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
TX12
FL11
WI10
CA1
DE1
GA1
OR1

Buyer checklist

4 ADs published since 1998 may apply to the Embraer EMB-120ER; recurring ADs need to be checked at each inspection. 19 NTSB events since 1982 involve Embraer EMB-120ER airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 7,313 service difficulty reports on Embraer EMB-120ER 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 Embraer EMB-120ER aircraft

Type data

FAA aircraft reference file
Aircraft type
Fixed wing multi engine
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Max takeoff weight
Up to 12,499 lb

EMB-120ER aircraft

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N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N120HL1988Milwaukee, WIFeb 17, 2025
N121CZ1999Milwaukee, WIJul 26, 2019
N122HL1993Milwaukee, WIFeb 15, 2025
N124HL1994Milwaukee, WIFeb 15, 2025
N125CZ1994Milwaukee, WIJun 9, 2021
N126CZ1996Milwaukee, WIJul 18, 2019
N127CZ1999Milwaukee, WIMay 8, 2020
N128HL1999Milwaukee, WIFeb 15, 2025
N129CZ1993Milwaukee, WISep 11, 2019
N179CA1990Boca Raton, FLNov 14, 2007
N189CA1990Boca Raton, FLNov 28, 2007
N201YW1990Boca Raton, FLFeb 1, 2008
N229SW1995San Marcos, TXAug 7, 2014
N233SW1995San Marcos, TXFeb 10, 2015
N235SW0San Marcos, TXMar 5, 2015
N246AS1988Boca Raton, FLJan 10, 2014
N257AS1989Boca Raton, FLDec 13, 2013
N258AS1989Boca Raton, FLJan 14, 2014
N266AS1990Burbank, CAMar 23, 2009
N290SW1996San Marcos, TXJun 12, 2015
N291SW1996Milwaukee, WIJun 7, 2021
N293UX1994Dallas, TXSep 29, 2020
N297SW1996San Marcos, TXFeb 3, 2016
N366DC1994Wilsonville, ORJul 15, 2010
N410PA1990Wilmington, DEMar 23, 2011

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