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Lockheed C-130A

9 Lockheed C-130A aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1954–1957.

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Registered today
9
Years built
1954–1957
Seats
9
Engines
4 · Turbo-prop

Airworthiness Directives

ADs published since 1998 that may apply

0 ADs match the Lockheed C-130A airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.

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

Accident history

NTSB since 1982
NTSB events
5
Destroyed
3
Substantial damage
1
Minor damage
0
No damage
0

Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Lockheed C-130A airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Lockheed C-130A aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.

  • Feb 1, 2025Damage not reported · serious injuries · Daggett, CAN466TM
  • Aug 26, 2019Substantial damage · none injuries · Santa Barbara, CAN119TG
  • Jun 17, 2002Destroyed · fatal injuries · Walker, CAN130HP
  • Sep 6, 2000Destroyed · fatal injuries · Aubenas
  • Aug 13, 1994Destroyed · fatal injuries · Pearblossom, CA

Service difficulty reports

FAA SDRs since 1995

4 reports on Lockheed C-130A airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Most reported parts

  1. skin2
  2. motor1
  3. spar1

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
19541
19551
19561
19572
Unknown4

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
AZ4
CA3
OR1
WY1

Buyer checklist

No ADs published since 1998 match the Lockheed C-130A airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 5 NTSB events since 1982 involve Lockheed C-130A airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 4 service difficulty reports on Lockheed C-130A 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 Lockheed C-130A aircraft

Type data

FAA aircraft reference file
Aircraft type
Fixed wing multi engine
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Max takeoff weight
20,000 and over lb
Cruising speed
262 mph

C-130A aircraft

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N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N117TG1954Coolidge, AZOct 13, 1989
N118TG1957Coolidge, AZJan 22, 1990
N120TG1955Coolidge, AZFeb 15, 2013
N121TG1956Coolidge, AZMay 10, 2007
N131EC—Saint Helens, ORApr 27, 2024
N133FF—Greybull, WYAug 21, 2017
N466TM1957Atwater, CAAug 18, 1989
N479TM—Atwater, CAMay 30, 2019
N531TB—Atwater, CANov 9, 2006

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