Skip to content
KnownTail
Model

Swearingen SA227-AC

9 Swearingen SA227-AC aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1982–1985.

Registered today
9
Years built
1982–1985
Seats
12
Engines
2 · Turbo-prop

Airworthiness Directives

ADs published since 1998 that may apply

0 ADs match the Swearingen SA227-AC 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.

Watch new ADs for the Swearingen SA227-AC

One email when a new AD may apply to this model. Stop any time.

Accident history

NTSB since 1982
NTSB events
18
Destroyed
3
Substantial damage
10
Minor damage
2
No damage
0

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

  • Dec 14, 2012Damage not reported · none injuries · Williston, NDN3108B
  • Nov 13, 2010Substantial damage · minor injuries · AndahuaylasN781C
  • Mar 30, 2005Substantial damage · none injuries · Miami, FL
  • Dec 3, 2003Substantial damage · none injuries · Denver, CO
  • Sep 29, 2002Substantial damage · serious injuries · Hawthorne, CAN343AE

Service difficulty reports

FAA SDRs since 1995

110 reports on Swearingen SA227-AC airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Most reported parts

  1. hydraulic line7
  2. skin7
  3. switch5
  4. accumulator4
  5. actuator4

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
19824
19851
Unknown4

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
OR3
MI2
AK1
CA1
FL1
TX1

Buyer checklist

No ADs published since 1998 match the Swearingen SA227-AC airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 18 NTSB events since 1982 involve Swearingen SA227-AC airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 110 service difficulty reports on Swearingen 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 Swearingen SA227-AC aircraft

Type data

FAA aircraft reference file
Aircraft type
Fixed wing multi engine
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Max takeoff weight
12,500 - 19,999 lb

SA227-AC aircraft

Page 1 of 1
N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N152AF1982Boca Raton, FLJan 10, 2014
N227LJ1982Downey, CAApr 3, 2003
N3108B—Traverse City, MIMar 31, 1997
N354AE1985Dallas, TXDec 7, 2023
N387PH1982Traverse City, MIMar 13, 1998
N508FA1982Wilsonville, ORSep 9, 2008
N542FA—Wilsonville, ORSep 9, 2008
N782C—Anchorage, AKJun 25, 2026
N787C—Wilsonville, ORApr 25, 2005

Report an error on this page