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Fairchild SA227-AC

55 Fairchild SA227-AC aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1982–1991. Most are registered in FL, DE and MN.

Registered today
55
Years built
1982–1991
Seats
12
Engines
2 · Turbo-prop

Airworthiness Directives

ADs published since 1998 that may apply

13 ADs match the Fairchild SA227-AC airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.

  • 2003-19-10Fairchild Aircraft, Inc., SA226 Series and SA227 Series AirplanesNov 7, 2003
  • 2002-08-01Fairchild Aircraft, Inc. SA226 and SA227 Series AirplanesJun 6, 2002
  • 2001-20-14Fairchild Aircraft, Inc., Models SA226 and SA227 Series AirplanesNov 21, 2001
  • 2000-17-11Fairchild Aircraft, Inc., SA226 Series and SA227 Series AirplanesSep 22, 2000
  • 2000-17-01Fairchild Aircraft, Inc. Models SA226-T, SA226-AT, SA226-T(B), SA226-TC, SA227-AT…Oct 6, 2000
  • 2000-03-17Fairchild Aircraft, Inc. SA226 and SA227 Series AirplanesApr 10, 2000
  • 98-19-15 R1Fairchild Aircraft, Inc. SA226 and SA227 Series AirplanesMar 3, 2000
  • 98-06-25Fairchild Aircraft Inc. Models SA226- AT, SA226-TC, SA227-AC, and SA227-AT AirplanesApr 27, 1998
  • 97-11-13Fairchild Aircraft SA226 and SA227 Series AirplanesJul 11, 1997
  • 97-10-13Fairchild Aircraft, Inc. SA226 and SA227 Series AirplanesJul 8, 1997
  • 96-19-05Fairchild Aircraft SA226 and SA227 Series AirplanesOct 1, 1996
  • 94-07-10 R1Fairchild Aircraft SA226 and SA227 Series AirplanesMar 25, 1996
  • 93-15-02 R1Fairchild Aircraft SA226 and SA227 Series AirplanesApr 17, 1995

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
41
Destroyed
5
Substantial damage
23
Minor damage
7
No damage
0

Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Fairchild SA227-AC airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Fairchild SA227-AC aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.

  • Mar 7, 2026Substantial damage · none injuries · Denver, CON425MA
  • Jan 13, 2026Substantial damage · none injuries · Prescott, AZN370AE
  • Sep 5, 2020Substantial damage · none injuries · San Antonio, TXN362AE
  • Jul 27, 2019Substantial damage · none injuries · El Paso, TXN681TR
  • Dec 6, 2016Destroyed · fatal injuries · Camilla, GAN765FA

Service difficulty reports

FAA SDRs since 1995

1,109 reports on Fairchild SA227-AC airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Most reported parts

  1. frame75
  2. switch73
  3. skin44
  4. angle32
  5. rib30

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
19821
19842
19854
198612
198711
19882
19899
19901
19913
Unknown10

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
FL12
DE10
MN9
OR9
MI5
AR3
AK2
TX2
CA1
CO1

Buyer checklist

13 ADs published since 1998 may apply to the Fairchild SA227-AC; recurring ADs need to be checked at each inspection. 41 NTSB events since 1982 involve Fairchild SA227-AC airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 1,109 service difficulty reports on Fairchild SA227-AC 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 Fairchild SA227-AC 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

SA227-AC aircraft

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N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N158MC1988Bemidji, MNSep 19, 2023
N159MC—Traverse City, MIDec 1, 2010
N175SW1985Anchorage, AKMar 22, 2021
N184SW1986Wilsonville, ORSep 11, 2008
N211RH1987West Memphis, ARMar 27, 2023
N21GP1989Wilmington, DEMay 4, 2024
N227LC1988Bemidji, MNAug 4, 2010
N2691W1986Wilsonville, ORAug 6, 2008
N269591986Bemidji, MNDec 16, 2020
N2699Y1986West Memphis, ARSep 27, 2007
N2728G1989Wilsonville, OROct 22, 2008
N274421989El Monte, CAAug 16, 2021
N3114G1984Anchorage, AKDec 1, 2015
N3116N1984Bemidji, MNJun 22, 2021
N311711985Wilsonville, ORApr 25, 2005
N320MC1987West Memphis, ARFeb 7, 2013
N3531Q1990Englewood, COApr 18, 2019
N360AE1987Boca Raton, FLApr 27, 2007
N366AE1987Bemidji, MNSep 19, 2023
N370AE1982Dallas, TXDec 6, 2023
N371PH—Traverse City, MIDec 12, 2000
N421MA1986Boca Raton, FLApr 12, 2007
N422MA1986Boca Raton, FLApr 12, 2007
N424MA1986Boca Raton, FLApr 30, 2007
N425MA1986Wilsonville, ORJul 7, 2009

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