# N3157B: Air Tractor AT-400A

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Air Tractor AT-400A](https://openairdocs.org/model/air-tractor-at-400a) (registry code 0390203, 1 seats)
- Data sheets: [TCDS A9SW](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A9SW) (Air Tractor Inc.) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 400A-0449
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Turbo-prop
- Airworthiness: Restricted, agriculture and pest control
- Airworthiness date: April 13, 1982
- Certificate issued: May 2, 2017
- Expires: May 31, 2027
- Mode S code: A35CB3
- Registered owner: [Marlow Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MARLOW%20AVIATION%20LLC)
- Location: [Lamoni, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Lamoni)
- Owner type: LLC
- Owner's area on the map: 40.6341° N, 93.9933° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 50140, within about 5 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=3157B
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3157B

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.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 11 in force

### Matched by airframe (Air Tractor AT-400A)

- [AD 2021-05-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-05-14): TE flap control system · Air Tractor AT-250, AT-300, AT-301 and 19 more. Effective Apr 29, 2021
- [AD 2009-11-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-11-05): Cracks in the engine mount · Air Tractor AT-400, AT-400A, AT-402 and 9 more. Effective Jun 1, 2009
- [AD 2008-26-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-26-01): Overturn skid plate kit · Air Tractor AT-250, AT-300, AT-301 and 15 more. Effective Jan 28, 2009
- [AD 2008-09-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-09-10): Aluminum spar caps · Air Tractor AT-300, AT-301, AT-302 and 2 more. Effective May 8, 2008
- [AD 2005-13-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-13-12): Front and rear spar of the horizontal stabilizer · Air Tractor AT-300, AT-301, AT-302 and 11 more. Effective Aug 5, 2005
- [AD 2003-07-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-07-04): Vertical Fin Front Spar Fittings · Air Tractor AT-300, AT-400, AT-400A and 8 more. Effective May 22, 2003
- [AD 98-25-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-25-01): Flap Actuator Overtravel Stop · Air Tractor AT-300, AT-301, AT-302 and 13 more. Effective Jan 19, 1999
- [AD 97-14-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-14-05): Fin Front Spar Attachment Fittings · Air Tractor AT-301, AT-302, AT-400 and 5 more. Effective Aug 25, 1997
- [AD 96-24-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-24-08): Parking Brake Valve · Air Tractor AT-250, AT-300, AT-301 and 7 more. Effective Dec 23, 1996
- [AD 92-07-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/92-07-14): Wing Structure · Air Tractor AT-300, AT-301, AT-302 and 2 more. Effective May 8, 1992
- [AD 82-06-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/82-06-12): Main Landing Gear Struts · Air Tractor AT-300, AT-301, AT-302 and 2 more. Effective Mar 25, 1982

### Historical (superseded or no longer in force)

- [AD 2008-11-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-11-17) (historical): Overturn skid plate in the cockpit area · Air Tractor AT-250, AT-300, AT-301 and 14 more. Effective Jul 7, 2008
- [AD 2008-10-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-10-12) (historical): Cracks in the engine mount · Air Tractor AT-400, AT-400A, AT-402 and 9 more. Effective Jun 12, 2008
- [AD 2003-06-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-06-01) (historical): Wing centerline splice joint · Air Tractor AT-300, AT-301, AT-302 and 2 more. Effective Apr 4, 2003
- [AD 2002-25-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-25-09) (historical): Overturn skid plate · Air Tractor AT-250, AT-300, AT-301 and 10 more. Effective Feb 10, 2003
- [AD 2001-10-04 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-10-04-R1) (historical): Wing Lower Spar Cap · Air Tractor AT-400, AT-400A, AT-401 and 11 more. Effective Jun 8, 2001
- [AD 96-23-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-23-19) (historical): Flap Actuator Overtravel Stop · Air Tractor AT-300, AT-301, AT-302 and 13 more. Effective Dec 18, 1996

## Information bulletins (advisory) (5 in force)

- [SAIB CE-16-27](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-16-27): Flight Controls, Trailing Edge (TE) Flap Control System. Issued Oct 31, 2016
- [SAIB CE-11-57](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-11-57): Powerplant, Engine Mount Section. Issued Sep 14, 2011
- [SAIB CE-11-41](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-11-41): Fuselage, Wing Attach Fittings. Issued Jun 29, 2011
- [SAIB CE-11-30](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-11-30): Aircraft Structures. Issued May 9, 2011
- [SAIB CE-04-23](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-04-23): . Issued Dec 2, 2003

## NTSB investigations (1)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB CEN25LA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA303), Aug 3, 2025: Air Tractor AT-400A (N3157B), Lamoni, IA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during an aborted takeoff.

## FAA accident and incident reports (1)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 20250803011269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250803011269A), Aug 3, 2025: Air Tractor Inc AT-400A (N3157B), Lamoni, IA, Substantial damage. The pilot failed to maintain control of the aircraft during an aborted takeoff resulting in the aircraft entering a ditch beyond the end of the runway.

## 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.

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (49)

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 airframe (Air Tractor AT-400A)

- [STC SA04484CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04484CH): Installation of a Reabe Aircraft Improvement Power Gate Control System. Reabe Design LLC
- [STC SA01800SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01800SE): Fabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control. TCW Technologies, LLC
- [STC SA01861SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01861SE): Fabrication and installation of Landing Light Controller. TCW Technologies, LLC
- [STC SA12204WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA12204WI): Wing Spar Cap manufacturing process change. Air Tractor Inc
- [STC SA03040CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA03040CH): Installation of a digital payload hopper quantity and spray boom pressure indicating system. Reabe Design LLC
- [STC SA7965SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA7965SW): Application of fabric and polyurethane finishing system. Shady Aviation LLC
- [STC SA01240SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01240SE): Installation of secondary voltage indication system. Visual Instruments LLC
- [STC SA04676CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04676CH): Installation of a True Quantity Gauge System. Reabe Design LLC
- [STC SA4503NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4503NM): Remove original cloth covering and install Ceconite covering. Ceconite Division of Poly-Fiber Inc
- [STC SA02266SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02266SE): Installation of a Lever Throttle Quadrant. Kawak Aviation Technologies Inc
- [STC SA04776NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04776NY): The HIPEC Covering and Finishing System must be performed and maintained. HIPEC Aircraft Coatings Inc
- [STC SA03819NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA03819NY): Installation and maintenance of Oratex 6000 Covering and Coating System. Lanitz-Prena Folien Factory GmbH
- [STC SA00401BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00401BO): Installation of a SkyTrax100B UAT receiver. Avidyne Corporation
- [STC SA00888SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00888SE): Option 1: Install Walter M601-E11S engine and a Hartzell HC-B3TW-3/T10282N+4 propeller or a Walter M601-E11 engine and an Avia V508-E-AG 106/A propeller per the Master Drawing List and Installation Instructions given in Approved Model List SA00888SE. (Note: Prior to July 17, 2002, the model M601-E11S engine was designated as the model M601-E11 engine). Option 2: Install a Walter M601-D11 engine and Avia V508-E-AG 106/A propeller per Cascade Flying Service Master Drawing List CFS-MDL-0001 Rev G, dated June 15, 2004, and Cascade Flying Service Document CFS-IM-107, Rev A, dated July 29, 2003, “Installation Instructions for Walter Turbine Installation on Air Tractor 300 & 400 Series Ag Aircraft,” or later FAA-approved revisions to these documents. NOTE: The Air Tractor model AT-400, AT-402B, AT-502, AT-502B, and AT-503A airplanes are not eligible for modification under option 2. Cascade Flying Service LLC
- [STC SA02268CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02268CH): Installation of Airwolf Filter Corp. Air Oil Separator. Airwolf Filter Corporation
- [STC SA02135SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02135SE): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In-Flight Data). Electronics International Inc
- [STC SA04165NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04165NY): Installation of Latitude Technologies Skynode S200 Satcom system must be performed. Latitude Technologies Corporation
- [STC SA01323CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01323CH): Installation of a ground single point fueling system. Turbine Conversions Ltd
- [STC SA00905SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00905SE): Install modified engine cowl. Cascade Flying Service LLC
- [STC SA02205SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02205SE): Installation of a replacement airframe fuel pump in accordance with Cascade Flying Service Master Drawing List FW-CFS545-90, Rev. B, dated October 19, 2011, or later FAA approved revision. Cascade Aircraft conversions LLC
- [STC SA01745WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01745WI): Installation of a Cable Cutter System on the Main Landing Gear. Hershey Flying Service Inc
- [STC SA00382BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00382BO): Installation of Globalstar Antenna and Cradle provisions to support a Globalstar GPS-1700 in non-composite airplanes. Avidyne Corporation
- [STC SA02276AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02276AK): Installation of AMSAFE Aviation Inflatable Restraints. AMSAFE Inc
- [STC SA00478CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00478CH): Installation of Cooper Superflite 102 Fabric. Aviation Products Systems Inc
- [STC SA00489LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00489LA): Installation of winglets. Aero Spraying Service Inc
- [STC ST03554CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03554CH): Installation of Rotary Gatekeeper and provisions equipment. Turbine Conversions Ltd
- [STC SA00403SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00403SE): Installation of Vortex Generators on the wings. Micro AeroDynamics Inc
- [STC SA03199CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA03199CH): Install auto fill fuel system. Wilbur-Ellis LLC
- [STC SA02985CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02985CH): Installation of a Cool Start System in accordance with Installation Instructions , Revision A, dated April 14, 2011, or later FAA Approved revision. Turbine Conversions Ltd
- [STC SA4294SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4294SW): Installation of freon air conditioning unit (wind-driven compressor). Collins Aircraft Dynamics Inc
- [STC SA00068SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00068SE): Installation of fuel flow/pressure instruments. (W/TSIO-360-MB1). Electronics International Inc
- [STC SA02110CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02110CH): Installation of a Time Trac Data Recorder. P2 Incorporated
- [STC SA2693NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2693NM): Installation of Electronics International digital volt/amp gauges and accessories. Electronics International Inc
- [STC SA00171BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00171BO): Installation of Pratt & Whitney Engine Services, Inc. Aircraft Data Acquisition System ADAS+, P/N ADAS-K-010. Pratt & Whitney Engine Services Inc
- [STC SA2505NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2505NM): Installation of Pheromone aerial application system. (AT-400A RESTRICTED CATEGORY). Herculite Products Inc
- [STC SA04677CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04677CH): Installation of a Powered Hopper Lid and Auger System. Reabe Design LLC
- [STC SA01639NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01639NY): Replacement of 12 refrigerant in air conditioning system with Enviro Refrigerant Hotshot R414B. Scale Modelbuilders Inc
- [STC SA8075SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA8075SW): Installation of fiberglass covering. (M-62 SERIES PT-19) (G-73 SCHWEIZER). Razorback Fabrics Inc
- [STC SA01258SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01258SE): Installation of the Automatic Flagman Dispenser Models in accordance with Automatic Flagman Master Drawing Lists specified in attached AML, or later FAA approved revision.This STC supercedes several existing STC s as listed in the notes on the attached AML. R-S Sales Inc
- [STC SA1110GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1110GL): Surrendered and incorporated into STC SA00478CH. AAR
- [STC SA01528CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01528CH): Installation of Walter M601E-11 model turbine engine and an AVIA Propeller Limited VJ8.510 or VJ8.510AG propeller system or Hartzell HC-B3TW-3/T10282NS+4 model propeller. Turbine Conversions Ltd
- [STC SA265NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA265NW): Installation of Automatic Flagman Model No. 4 (Dispenser System) on the upper surface of the right wing root. R-S Sales Inc
- [STC SA00568WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00568WI): Installation of a Compro Aviation Driftfinder DFS-10 system which injects oil into engine exhaust to produce smoke that determines wind speed and direction. Compro Aviation Inc
- [STC SA00151SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00151SE): Fabrication and Installation of vortex generators and "delta wings" on the wings and a strake mounted above the left- and right-hand wing/fuselage junctions. Aeronautical Testing Service Inc
- [STC SA00648AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00648AT): Installation of chemical rinsing system. Paul S Woods
- [STC SA7469SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA7469SW): Install freon air conditioning system with inverter and 117 VAC compressor. Collins Aircraft Dynamics Inc
- [STC SA3325SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3325SO): Installation of a chemical rinsing system. Paul S Woods
- [STC SA2853CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2853CE): Installation of Phoenix Aerospace DC voltage regulator. Phoenix Aerospace, Inc
- [STC SA4302NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4302NM): Installation of Electronics Int'l digital automatic engine analyzer. Electronics International

## Earlier aircraft with N3157B

The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N3157B before.

- [Cancelled 1956-02-16](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N3157B-1956-02-16): Cessna 170B, S/N 25399. Exported to Canada. Owner: [Vest Aircraft & Finance Co](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VEST%20AIRCRAFT%20%26%20FINANCE%20CO), [Denver, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Denver)

## Related

- Other Air Tractor AT-400A aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/air-tractor-at-400a/aircraft.md

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