# N116BS: 1999 Wsk-Pzl Meilec PZL M18B - Status: Valid registration - Airframe: [Wsk-Pzl Meilec PZL M18B](https://openairdocs.org/model/wsk-pzl-meilec-pzl-m18b) (registry code 9810125, 1 seats) - Engine: [Wsk-Pzl-K AI-14R series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/wsk-pzl-k-ai-14r-series) (registry code 67205) - Data sheets: [TCDS E11NE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E11NE) (Wytwornia Sprzetu Komunikacyjnego) (OpenAirDocs) - Serial number: 1Z027-16 - Year built: 1999 - Type: Fixed wing single engine - Engine type: Reciprocating - Airworthiness: Restricted, agriculture and pest control, forest - Airworthiness date: May 26, 2000 - Certificate issued: May 16, 2026 - Expires: May 31, 2033 - Mode S code: A042A7 - Registered owner: [New Frontier Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NEW%20FRONTIER%20AVIATION%20LLC) - Location: [Fort Benton, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Fort%20Benton) - Owner type: LLC - Owner's area on the map: 47.9289° N, 110.6517° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 59442, within about 16 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based - FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=116BS - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N116BS From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026. ADs below are matched by the registry's airframe and engine model codes. They may apply; each AD's applicability can narrow it by serial number, part number or installed equipment. This is not a compliance determination. The registry lists only the engine series, so ADs for every Wsk-Pzl-K AI-14R model are included. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 0 in force ### Matched by airframe (Wsk-Pzl Meilec PZL M18B) None in force. ### Matched by engine (Wsk-Pzl-K AI-14R series) None in force. ## Information bulletins (advisory) None matched. ## NTSB investigations None matched to N116BS. ## FAA accident and incident reports None matched to N116BS. ## Reports on N116BS not matched to an aircraft (18) They name N116BS, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the report describes another aircraft. - [Incident 19930209006039I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930209006039I), Feb 9, 1993: Swrngn SA226TC (N116BS), Billings, MT. Nose gear problem on approach. Manually extended gear. Both nose ger actuator bell crank center bearing failed. - [Incident 19920702031019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920702031019I), Jul 2, 1992: Swrngn SA226TC (N116BS), Billings, MT. Landing gear would not retract on climb. Returned. Found emergency gear selector valve in emergency position. - [Incident 19920322014339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920322014339I), Mar 22, 1992: Swrngn SA226TC (N116BS), Billings, MT. Unsafe gear indication on climb. Returned. Landed safely. Replaced nose landing gear uplock switch. - [Incident 19910830049239I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910830049239I), Aug 30, 1991: Swrngn SA226TC (N116BS), Billings, MT. Unable to lock nose gear up during climb. Returned. Landed safely. Uplock hook out of rig. - [Incident 19910814041009I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910814041009I), Aug 14, 1991: Swrngn SA226TC (N116BS), Sidney, MT. Left generator failed and battery fault light on. Returned. Left start switch stuck in closed position. - [Incident 19910718039049I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910718039049I), Jul 18, 1991: Swrngn SA226TC (N116BS), Billings, MT. Negative torque indication from left engine on climb. Returned. Nts switch was malfunctioning. - [Incident 19910522022749I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910522022749I), May 22, 1991: Swrngn SA226TC (N116BS), Billings, MT. Left engine RPM indicator failed after departure. Returned. Replaced engine tachometer generator. - [Incident 19910225008709I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910225008709I), Feb 25, 1991: Swrngn SA226TC (N116BS), Billings, MT. Right propeller uncontrollable on climb. Shutdown. Returned. Linkage had shifted binding paddle to governor. - [Incident 19900723036619I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900723036619I), Jul 23, 1990: Swrngn SA226TC (N116BS), Glasgow, MT, Minor damage. On landing rollout. Aircraft struck a deer. - [Incident 19900220010829I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900220010829I), Feb 20, 1990: Swrngn SA226TC (N116BS), Billings, MT. Generator failure. Returned and landed without incident. Starter generator shaft sheared. - [Incident 19890518031199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890518031199I), May 18, 1989: Swrngn SA226TC (N116BS), Bozeman, MT. Weather deteriorated on arrival. ILS in alarm status. Declared fuel emergency and returned to Bozeman. - [Incident 19890501030239I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890501030239I), May 1, 1989: Swrngn SA226TC (N116BS), Billings, MT. Main gear unsafe after retraction. Returned. Gear doors out of adjustment preventing uplock switches from engaging. - [Incident 19890425021759I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890425021759I), Apr 25, 1989: Swrngn SA226TC (N116BS), Billings, MT. Left engine torque fluctuating after takeoff. Returned. Engine fuel control unit had failed. - [Incident 19890302022059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890302022059I), Mar 2, 1989: Swrngn SA226TC (N116BS), Billings, MT. Stall system and fire warning after takeoff. Returned. Found a malfunctioning circuit breaker. - [Incident 19890206007349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890206007349I), Feb 6, 1989: Swrngn SA226TC (N116BS), Billings, MT. Unable to retract landing gear after takeoff. Returned. Landed safely. Found a faulty landing gear squat switch. - [Incident 19890205017849I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890205017849I), Feb 5, 1989: Swrngn SA226TC (N116BS), Billings, MT. Unable to retract gear on takeoff. Returned. Corrosion on cannon plug connector on gear selector valve power pack. - [Incident 19880616033369I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880616033369I), Jun 16, 1988: Swrngn SA226TC (N116BS), Bismarck, ND. Chip detector light and right engine shutdown on approach. Chip off a gear tooth went into gear train which failed. - [Incident 19820208005329I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820208005329I), Feb 8, 1982: Swrngn SA226TC (N116BS), Sidney, MT, Minor damage. Swerved on takeoff. Had one prop in lock. Aborted. Aggravated situation by reversing both props. Ran into snowbank. ## Service difficulty reports None filed for this aircraft. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model. ## Service difficulty reports on N116BS not matched to an aircraft (6) They name N116BS, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the report describes another aircraft. - [SDR 97ZZZM556](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZM556), Mar 20, 1997: PROP GOVERNOR. FAILED. RIGHT ENGINE SURGE, ABORTED TAKEOFF. REMOVED AND REPLACED PROP GOVERNOR. GROUND RUN-UP AND OPERATIONAL CHECK NORMAL OPERATION. NTS TEST FLIGHT COMPLETE AND NORM - [SDR BSAA122396](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BSAA122396), Dec 23, 1996: SWITCH. INTERMITTENT. NOSE GEAR WOULD NOT UP AND LOCK. HYDRAULIC PACK CONTROL SWITCH INTERMITTENT. REPLACED UPLOCK HYDRAULIC PACK CONTROL SWITCH. PERFORMED SEVERAL GEAR RETRACTION CH - [SDR BSAA050496](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BSAA050496), May 6, 1996: SEAL. FAILED. LOST CABIN PRESSURE. CARGO DOOR SEAL HAD A LEAK AND WENT SOFT ALLOWING LOSS OF CABIN PRESSURE. REPLACED CARGO DOOR SEAL. OPS CHECKED OKAY. HOURS SINCE LAST C-IN - [SDR BSAA042696](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BSAA042696), Apr 26, 1996: PWR LEVER ARM. BROKE. FLT 1133 - RIGHT POWER LEVER ARM BROKE AT BOLT CUTOUT FOR LOCKOUT LEVER BOLT. FATIGUE BREAK. REMOVED AND REPLACED RIGHT POWER LEVER ARM, AIRCRAFT FERRIED BACK T - [SDR 96ZZZM844](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZM844), Feb 7, 1996: EGT INDICATOR. MALFUNCTIONED. GTF - GTF - LEFT ENGINE OVERTEMPED ON START IN GTF. EGT GAUGE STUCK AT 230 DEGREES CELSIUS WHEN STOP BUTTON RELEASED, TEMP CLIMBED TO 900 DEGREES CELSIUS, ABORT - [SDR 95ZZZX6288](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX6288), Sep 21, 1995: CIRCUIT BREAKER. FAILED. BIL - LANDING GEAR WOULD NOT RETRACT DURING TRAINING FLIGHT. REPLACED LANDING GEAR CONTROL CIRCUIT BREAKER WITH NEW. CYCLED GEAR SEVERAL TIMES. NO PROBLEMS NOTE ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (2) Approved for this aircraft's airframe or engine model, in force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has; its records do. ### Approved for the engine (Wsk-Pzl-K AI-14R series) - [STC SE04651CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE04651CH): To allow use of l00R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification SPEC-l00R-22. Swift Fuels LLC. Lists AI-14RA - [STC SE01966WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE01966WI): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas in spark ignition piston aircraft engines. General Aviation Modifications Inc. Lists AI-14RA ## Earlier aircraft with N116BS The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N116BS before. - [Cancelled 1981-01-06](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N116BS-1981-01-06): Swearingen SA226TC, S/N TC-331, built 1980. Exported to South Africa. Owner: [General Aviation Services Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GENERAL%20AVIATION%20SERVICES%20INC), [Wheeling, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Wheeling) ## Related - Other Wsk-Pzl Meilec PZL M18B aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/wsk-pzl-meilec-pzl-m18b/aircraft.md - The Wsk-Pzl-K AI-14R series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/wsk-pzl-k-ai-14r-series.md --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.