# N235SW: Embraer EMB-120ER

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: Embraer EMB-120ER (registry code 3260203, TCDS A31SO (OpenAirDocs match))
- Engine: Pratt & Whitney Canada PW118 (registry code 52116, TCDS E20NE (OpenAirDocs match))
- Serial number: 120310
- Year built: 0
- Type: Fixed wing multi engine
- Airworthiness: Standard, transport
- Airworthiness date: March 22, 1996
- Certificate issued: March 5, 2015
- Expires: March 31, 2028
- Mode S code: A21CB8
- Registered owner: Berry Aviation Inc
- Location: San Marcos, TX
- Owner's area on the map: 29.8817° N, 97.9848° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 78666, within about 8 miles (OpenAirDocs)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N235SW

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.

## ADs matched by airframe (Embraer EMB-120ER) (OpenAirDocs)

- [AD 2026-13-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-13-02): Navigation · Airbus Canada Limited Partnership 18, 49-46, 80-A and 555 more. Effective Jul 1, 2026
- [AD 2025-02-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-02-09): Fuselage · Embraer EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 2 more. Effective Mar 18, 2025
- [AD 2023-10-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-10-02): Indicating/Recording System, Navigation · Boeing 18, 23, 35 and 1,060 more. Effective May 26, 2023
- [AD 2017-10-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2017-10-04): Landing Gear · Embraer EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 2 more. Effective Jun 29, 2017
- [AD 2011-08-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-08-09): Fuel · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 2 more. Effective Aug 1, 2011
- [AD 2011-01-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-01-09): Oxygen · Airbus A300 B2-1A, A300 B2-1C, A300 B2-203 and 290 more. Effective Feb 9, 2011
- [AD 2010-19-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-19-04): Airborne Auxiliary Power · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 2 more. Effective Oct 27, 2010
- [AD 2008-04-18 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-04-18-R1): Fuel · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 2 more. Effective Nov 16, 2009
- [AD 2009-15-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-15-18): Fuel · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 2 more. Effective Sep 2, 2009
- [AD 2008-15-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-15-01): Elevator trim system · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 2 more. Effective Aug 21, 2008
- [AD 2007-26-21](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-26-21): EMB-120 wing section · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 2 more. Effective Feb 20, 2008
- [AD 2006-12-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-12-14): Shut-off and crossbleed valves of the bleed air system · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 2 more. Effective Jul 18, 2006
- [AD 2006-11-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-11-10): De-icing system ejector flow control valves · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 2 more. Effective Jun 30, 2006
- [AD 2006-10-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-10-09): Wiring harnesses · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 2 more. Effective Jun 20, 2006
- [AD 2006-07-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-07-18): Elevator control surface · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 2 more. Effective May 12, 2006
- [AD 2006-02-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-02-02): Auxiliary power unit (APU) · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 2 more. Effective Feb 24, 2006
- [AD 2005-25-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-25-01): Electrical harnesses · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 2 more. Effective Jan 9, 2006
- [AD 2004-14-25](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-14-25): Lower rotating beacon to the airframe · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 2 more. Effective Aug 23, 2004
- [AD 2004-14-24](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-14-24): Rotary variable inductive transducers (RVITs) · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 2 more. Effective Aug 23, 2004
- [AD 2004-13-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-13-12): Airplane Flight Manual - propeller synchronizer switch · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 2 more. Effective Aug 6, 2004
- [AD 2004-13-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-13-13): Access door ramp of the fueling control panel · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 2 more. Effective Aug 3, 2004
- [AD 2004-12-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-12-18): Vertical Cargo Nets in Cargo-Configured Cabins · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 2 more. Effective Jul 27, 2004
- [AD 2004-12-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-12-12): Main landing gear (MLG) · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 2 more. Effective Jul 21, 2004
- [AD 2004-06-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-06-07): Pitot/static 1, 2 and auxiliary sensors · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 2 more. Effective Apr 29, 2004
- [AD 2004-01-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-01-04): Hydraulic tube assemblies · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 2 more. Effective Feb 13, 2004
- [AD 2003-15-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-15-05): Flight idle stop system circuit breaker · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 1 more. Effective Sep 4, 2003
- [AD 2003-12-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-12-12): Airplane Flight Manual - flight attendant's seat · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 1 more. Effective Jul 28, 2003
- [AD 2001-22-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-22-14): Fire Extinguishing System Bottle Cartridges · Airbus A300 B2-1A, A300 B2-1C, A300 B2-203 and 105 more. Effective Dec 10, 2001
- [AD 2001-20-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-20-17): Airplane Flight Manual-Ice Accretion · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 1 more. Effective Oct 22, 2001
- [AD 2001-15-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-15-17): Transponder Control Panels · Bombardier ATR42-200, ATR42-300, ATR42-320 and 30 more. Effective Aug 20, 2001
- [AD 2001-06-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-06-18): AFM Revisions - Limitations Section - Ice Protection System · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 1 more. Effective Apr 16, 2001
- [AD 2000-23-30](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-23-30): Elevator Control Cable · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 1 more. Effective Jan 2, 2001
- [AD 2000-23-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-23-09): Hydraulics · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 1 more. Effective Dec 20, 2000
- [AD 2000-22-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-22-12): Circuit Breakers · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 1 more. Effective Dec 12, 2000
- [AD 2000-22-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-22-08): Mass-Balance Weights of the Aileron · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 1 more. Effective Dec 11, 2000
- [AD 2000-19-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-19-07): Direct Current (DC) Relay Box · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER and EMB-120RT. Effective Oct 31, 2000
- [AD 2000-19-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-19-10): Prevent Sudden Change In Pitch Attitude · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 1 more. Effective Oct 13, 2000
- [AD 99-19-28](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-19-28): Brake Assemblies Of Main Landing Gear · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120ER and EMB-120RT. Effective Oct 20, 1999
- [AD 99-17-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-17-04): Aileron Control Cables And Nylon Grommets · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER and EMB-120RT. Effective Sep 22, 1999
- [AD 99-02-18 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-02-18-R1): Titanium Thermal Insulating Blankets · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER and EMB-120RT. Effective Mar 3, 1999
- [AD 98-15-22](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-15-22): Wing De-Ice Boot · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER and EMB-120RT. Effective Aug 27, 1998
- [AD 98-13-29](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-13-29): AFM - Limitation Section - Power Levers · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER and EMB-120RT. Effective Jul 29, 1998
- [AD 98-03-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-03-19): Prevent Generator Overload Conditions · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER and EMB-120RT. Effective Mar 18, 1998
- [AD 97-05-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-05-02): Channel Fairings And Shims · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER and EMB-120RT. Effective Apr 2, 1997
- [AD 97-02-21](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-02-21): Inspect Wing Skin For Fuel Leakage · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER and EMB-120RT. Effective Mar 3, 1997
- [AD 96-25-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-25-12): Auxiliary Power Units · BAE Systems HS 748 Series 2A, HS 748 Series 2B, 707-100 Long Body and 74 more. Effective Jan 13, 1997
- [AD 95-26-15 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-26-15-R1): Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance Systems · Airbus A300 B2-1A, A300 B2-1C, A300 B2-203 and 159 more. Effective Dec 26, 1996
- [AD 96-09-24](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-09-24): AFM- Icing · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER and EMB-120RT. Effective Jun 11, 1996
- [AD 95-25-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-25-11): AFM - Limitations Sections Propeller · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER and EMB-120RT. Effective Dec 27, 1995
- [AD 95-22-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-22-01): Fluorescent Lighting System · Aerospace Lighting Fluorescent lighting systems, A310-203, A310-204 and 74 more. Effective Dec 4, 1995

Historical (superseded or no longer in force): AD 2008-04-18, AD 2001-17-01, AD 2001-13-14, AD 2001-02-06, AD 2000-20-05, AD 99-02-18, AD 97-26-06, AD 97-26-22, AD 92-16-51

## ADs matched by engine (Pratt & Whitney Canada PW118) (OpenAirDocs)

- [AD 2012-26-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-26-08): Propeller shafts · Pratt & Whitney Canada PW118, PW118A, PW118B and 20 more. Effective Feb 15, 2013
- [AD 2006-19-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-19-06): Propeller shaft · Pratt & Whitney Canada PW118, PW118A, PW118B and 14 more. Effective Sep 29, 2006
- [AD 2003-21-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-21-03): Low pressure rotor speed (NL) sensor · Pratt & Whitney Canada PW118, PW120, PW120A and 1 more. Effective Nov 20, 2003
- [AD 2003-16-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-16-04): Fuel heaters · Pratt & Whitney Canada PW118, PW118A, PW118B and 19 more. Effective Sep 10, 2003
- [AD 98-14-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-14-02): Fuel Manifold Transfer Tubes · Pratt & Whitney Canada PW118, PW118A, PW118B and 17 more. Effective Aug 31, 1998
- [AD 97-17-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-17-05): Gas Generator Case Drain Ports · Pratt & Whitney Canada PW118, PW118A, PW118B and 17 more. Effective Sep 9, 1997
- [AD 94-03-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-03-02): High Pressure Turbine Disks · Pratt & Whitney Canada PW118, PW118A, PW120 and 5 more. Effective Feb 16, 1994
- [AD 92-01-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/92-01-08): High Pressure Rotor · Pratt & Whitney Canada PW118, PW118A, PW120 and 5 more. Effective Jul 27, 1992
- [AD 91-06-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/91-06-02): Turbomachinery Magnetic Chip Detector · Pratt & Whitney Canada PW118, PW118A, PW120 and 6 more. Effective Mar 29, 1991
- [AD 91-01-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/91-01-03): Hydromechanical Fuel Control Units · Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-5, PW118, PW118A and 3 more. Effective Jan 7, 1991
- [AD 88-26-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/88-26-51): High Pressure Turbine Components · Pratt & Whitney Canada PW118, PW118A, PW120 and 2 more. Effective Sep 22, 1989

Historical (superseded or no longer in force): AD 2012-11-14

## Information bulletins (advisory)

- [SAIB NM-09-03](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NM-09-03): Engine Fuel and Control - Implementing Fuel Tank System Airworthiness Limitations

## Service difficulty reports (136)

- [SDR HKGA20251220001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HKGA20251220001), Dec 20, 2025: UNKNOWN. WHILE AT 28K ALTITUDE, CREW TURNED PACKS ON HIGH (HEAT), AFTER 20MIN RT PACK FAILED INDICATION ILLUMINATED, CREW FOLLOWED QRH. ABOUT A MIN LATER WITH PACKS ON L
- [SDR HKGA202510041001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HKGA202510041001), Oct 1, 2025: FITTING. LOSS OF GREEN HYDRAULIC SYSTEM PRESSURE, RESULTING IN EMERGENCY PROCEDURES. EMERGENCY DECLARED AND GEAR WERE EXTENDED AND LOCKED. SMOKE APPEARED IN COCKPIT OF G
- [SDR HKGA20230623001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HKGA20230623001), Jun 23, 2023: ENGINE. DURING TAKEOFF, LH ENG T6 OVER HEAT, ENGINE WAS SHUT DOWN AS A PRECAUTION. SMOKE WAS PRESENT IN THE COCKPIT. UPON WALKAROUND OIL WAS PRESENT ON THE EXTERIOR OF 
- [SDR HKGA20201201001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HKGA20201201001), Dec 1, 2020: UNKNOWN. SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF FROM KACK THE CREW NOTICED WHAT SEEMED TO BE SMOKE OR FOG COMING FROM BEHIND THE GLARESHIED ON THE CAPTAINS SIDE.  THE CREW DONNED THEIR O
- [SDR HKGA20191022011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HKGA20191022011), Oct 22, 2019: SKIN. RH WING UPPER SURFACE SKIN BETWEEN RIBS 22-23 HAS CORROSION AT MIDDLE VORTEX GENERATOR	INSTALLED REPAIR (PER EMB ETD 2019-120-129256)
- [SDR HKGA20191022010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HKGA20191022010), Oct 22, 2019: SHEAR TIE. FOUND CRACKED SHEAR TIE WHILE INSTALLING DOUBLER AT LH WING FUEL TANK RIB 21 FWD OF THE AFT STIFFENER. INSTALLED NEW SHEAR TIE (REF EMB120 SRM 51-40-02 REV 58)
- [SDR HKGA20191022009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HKGA20191022009), Oct 22, 2019: SHEAR TIE. LH WING RIB 15 2ND FROM THE FWD SHEAR TIE IS CRACKED. INSTALLED NEW SHEAR TIE (REF EMB120 SRM 51-40-02 REV 58)
- [SDR HKGA20191022008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HKGA20191022008), Oct 22, 2019: SHEAR TIE. LH WING RIB 15 2ND FROM THE AFT SHEAR TIE IS CRACKED. INSTALLED NEW SHEAR TIE (REF EMB120 SRM 51-40-02 REV 58).
- [SDR HKGA20191022007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HKGA20191022007), Oct 22, 2019: SHEAR TIE. LH WING RIB 16 2ND FROM THE AFT SHEAR TIE IS CRACKED. INSTALLED NEW SHEAR TIE (REF EMB120 SRM 51-40-02 REV 58)
- [SDR HKGA20191022006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HKGA20191022006), Oct 22, 2019: STRINGER. LH LOWER WING STRINGER FWD OF 551BB AT RIB 16 IS CRACKED. REPAIRED AND INSTALLED STRINGER (IAW EMB120 SRM 58-20-03 FIG 202, EMBRAER ETD 019-120-121013)

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