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 apply4 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.
Watch new ADs for the Embraer EMB-120ER
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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 19957,313 reports on Embraer EMB-120ER airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Most reported parts
- light457
- wire344
- actuator301
- support209
- battery pack200
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 0 | 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 3 | |
| 1989 | 2 | |
| 1990 | 7 | |
| 1993 | 2 | |
| 1994 | 5 | |
| 1995 | 2 | |
| 1996 | 4 | |
| 1998 | 5 | |
| 1999 | 5 |
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.
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
Page 1 of 2| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N120HL | 1988 | Milwaukee, WI | Feb 17, 2025 |
| N121CZ | 1999 | Milwaukee, WI | Jul 26, 2019 |
| N122HL | 1993 | Milwaukee, WI | Feb 15, 2025 |
| N124HL | 1994 | Milwaukee, WI | Feb 15, 2025 |
| N125CZ | 1994 | Milwaukee, WI | Jun 9, 2021 |
| N126CZ | 1996 | Milwaukee, WI | Jul 18, 2019 |
| N127CZ | 1999 | Milwaukee, WI | May 8, 2020 |
| N128HL | 1999 | Milwaukee, WI | Feb 15, 2025 |
| N129CZ | 1993 | Milwaukee, WI | Sep 11, 2019 |
| N179CA | 1990 | Boca Raton, FL | Nov 14, 2007 |
| N189CA | 1990 | Boca Raton, FL | Nov 28, 2007 |
| N201YW | 1990 | Boca Raton, FL | Feb 1, 2008 |
| N229SW | 1995 | San Marcos, TX | Aug 7, 2014 |
| N233SW | 1995 | San Marcos, TX | Feb 10, 2015 |
| N235SW | 0 | San Marcos, TX | Mar 5, 2015 |
| N246AS | 1988 | Boca Raton, FL | Jan 10, 2014 |
| N257AS | 1989 | Boca Raton, FL | Dec 13, 2013 |
| N258AS | 1989 | Boca Raton, FL | Jan 14, 2014 |
| N266AS | 1990 | Burbank, CA | Mar 23, 2009 |
| N290SW | 1996 | San Marcos, TX | Jun 12, 2015 |
| N291SW | 1996 | Milwaukee, WI | Jun 7, 2021 |
| N293UX | 1994 | Dallas, TX | Sep 29, 2020 |
| N297SW | 1996 | San Marcos, TX | Feb 3, 2016 |
| N366DC | 1994 | Wilsonville, OR | Jul 15, 2010 |
| N410PA | 1990 | Wilmington, DE | Mar 23, 2011 |