# N385EF: 1997 Dornier Luftfahrt 328-100

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Dornier Luftfahrt 328-100](https://openairdocs.org/model/dornier-luftfahrt-328-100) (registry code 2996100, 36 seats)
- Engine: [Pratt & Whitney Canada PW119C](https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-canada-pw119c) (registry code 52163)
- Data sheets: [TCDS A45NM](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A45NM) (Deutsche Aircraft GmbH), [TCDS E20NE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E20NE) (Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp.) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 3085
- Year built: 1997
- Type: Fixed wing multi engine
- Engine type: Turbo-prop
- Airworthiness: Experimental, research and development, showing compliance
- Airworthiness date: September 18, 2019
- Certificate issued: July 9, 2013
- Expires: July 31, 2029
- Mode S code: A46E47
- Registered owner: [U S Air Force Special Operations Command](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/U%20S%20AIR%20FORCE%20SPECIAL%20OPERATIONS%20COMMAND)
- Location: [Hurlburt Field, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Hurlburt%20Field)
- Owner type: Government
- Owner's area on the map: 30.4264° N, 86.7193° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 32544, within about 2 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=385EF
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N385EF

From the FAA registry file of October 21, 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): 103 in force

### Matched by airframe (Dornier Luftfahrt 328-100)

- [AD 2025-15-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-15-05): Fuel · Deutsche 328-100 and 328-300. Effective Sep 3, 2025
- [AD 2025-06-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-06-08): Landing gear · Deutsche 328-100 and 328-300. Effective May 8, 2025
- [AD 2024-19-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-19-16): Equipment/furnishings · Deutsche 328-100 and 328-300. Effective Nov 26, 2024
- [AD 2023-23-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-23-07): Flight Controls · Deutsche 328-100 and 328-300. Effective Jan 16, 2024
- [AD 2023-22-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-22-07): Fuselage · Deutsche 328-100. Effective Dec 26, 2023
- [AD 2022-21-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-21-07): Placards and markings, Equipment/furnishings · Deutsche 328-100 and 328-300. Effective Dec 15, 2022
- [AD 2020-07-20](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-07-20): Time Limits/Maintenance Checks · 328 Support Services 328-100. Effective May 26, 2020
- [AD 2019-24-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2019-24-14): Wings · 328 Support Services 328-100. Effective Feb 3, 2020
- [AD 2019-15-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2019-15-03): Wings · 328 Support Services 328-100. Effective Sep 19, 2019
- [AD 2018-19-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-19-13): Stabilizers · 328 Support Services 328-100 and 328-300. Effective Oct 31, 2018
- [AD 2017-21-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2017-21-06): Fuel · 328 Support Services 328-100 and 328-300. Effective Dec 20, 2017
- [AD 2014-03-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-03-15): Placards and Markings; and Doors. · 328 Support Services 328-100 and 328-300. Effective Apr 9, 2014
- [AD 2012-07-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-07-03): Equipment/Furnishings · 328 Support Services 328-100 and 328-300. Effective May 10, 2012
- [AD 2012-04-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-04-06): Engine Controls · 328 Support Services 328-100. Effective Apr 4, 2012
- [AD 2012-01-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-01-08): Flight Controls · 328 Support Services 328-100 and 328-300. Effective Feb 29, 2012
- [AD 2011-18-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-18-13): Wings · 328 Support Services 328-100 and 328-300. Effective Oct 25, 2011
- [AD 2011-15-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-15-07): Stabilizers · 328 Support Services 328-100 and 328-300. Effective Aug 22, 2011
- [AD 2010-07-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-07-02): Integrated navigation units (INUs) · 328 Support Services 328-100, 328-300, Jetstream Model 4101 and 26 more. Effective May 3, 2010
- [AD 2008-17-01 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-17-01-R1): Fuel system · 328 Support Services 328-100. Effective Dec 21, 2009
- [AD 2009-18-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-18-14): Flight controls · 328 Support Services 328-100 and 328-300. Effective Oct 14, 2009
- [AD 2009-10-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-10-03): Flight controls · 328 Support Services 328-100 and 328-300. Effective May 26, 2009
- [AD 2008-13-23](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-13-23): Elevator assembly · 328 Support Services 328-100. Effective Aug 6, 2008
- [AD 2005-13-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-13-04): Fuselage drain line · 328 Support Services 328-100 and 328-300. Effective Jul 26, 2005
- [AD 2005-13-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-13-03): Flight control systems · 328 Support Services 328-100 and 328-300. Effective Jul 26, 2005
- [AD 2005-01-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-01-19): Mode S transponders · GARMIN International GTX 330D, GTX 330, GTX 33D and 830 more. Effective Feb 23, 2005
- [AD 2004-22-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-22-06): Metal oxide varistor (MOV) modules · 328 Support Services 328-100 and 328-300. Effective Dec 2, 2004
- [AD 2004-20-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-20-15): Engine Air Inlet De-icing System · 328 Support Services 328-100. Effective Nov 17, 2004
- [AD 2004-12-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-12-14): AC power cables · 328 Support Services 328-100. Effective Jul 22, 2004
- [AD 2004-09-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-09-17): Rudder spirng tab · 328 Support Services 328-100 and 328-300. Effective Jun 9, 2004
- [AD 2004-09-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-09-12): Passenger seats · 328 Support Services 328-100 and 328-300. Effective Jun 9, 2004
- [AD 2004-06-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-06-16): Ground spoiler assembly · 328 Support Services 328-100. Effective May 4, 2004
- [AD 2004-03-36](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-03-36): Engine control cables · 328 Support Services 328-100. Effective Mar 24, 2004
- [AD 2003-19-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-19-03): Nose landing gear (NLG) · 328 Support Services 328-100 and 328-300. Effective Oct 27, 2003
- [AD 2003-11-24](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-11-24): Upper and lower torsion bars of the rudder tab · 328 Support Services 328-100. Effective Jun 23, 2003
- [AD 2003-05-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-05-08): Flight Data Recorder (FDR) and Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) Impact Switches · 328 Support Services 328-100 and 328-300. Effective Apr 18, 2003
- [AD 2003-03-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-03-17): Aileron, Elevator, Rudder Trim Tabs, and Rudder Spring Tab Screws · 328 Support Services 328-100 and 328-300. Effective Mar 12, 2003
- [AD 2002-26-21](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-26-21): Electrical wire harness · 328 Support Services 328-100 and 328-300. Effective Feb 12, 2003
- [AD 2002-16-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-16-16): Actuating cartridge on the auxiliary power unit (APU) · 328 Support Services 328-100 and 328-300. Effective Sep 23, 2002
- [AD 2002-16-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-16-13): Rudder spring tab · 328 Support Services 328-100 and 328-300. Effective Sep 20, 2002
- [AD 2002-03-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-03-15): Left- and Right-Hand Potentiometer Levers of the Aileron Flight Control System · 328 Support Services 328-100 and 328-300. Effective Mar 27, 2002
- [AD 2002-01-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-01-17): AC Pump of Main Hydraulic System · 328 Support Services 328-100. Effective Feb 14, 2002
- [AD 2001-26-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-26-14): Honeywell GP-300 Guidance and Display Controller · 328 Support Services 328-100. Effective Feb 8, 2002
- [AD 2001-15-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-15-04): Roll Spoiler Actuators · 328 Support Services 328-100. Effective Aug 29, 2001
- [AD 2000-26-09 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-26-09-R1): Structural Integrity · 328 Support Services 328-100. Effective Feb 7, 2001
- [AD 2000-24-03 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-24-03-R1): Airplane flight manual (AFM) · 328 Support Services 328-100. Effective Jan 8, 2001
- [AD 2000-07-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-07-04): Flight Idle Backup System · 328 Support Services 328-100. Effective May 16, 2000
- [AD 2000-04-23](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-04-23): Rudder Spring Tab · 328 Support Services 328-100 and 328-300. Effective Mar 22, 2000
- [AD 2000-02-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-02-08): Ground Spoiler Actuator · 328 Support Services 328-100. Effective Mar 2, 2000
- [AD 99-19-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-19-16): AFM - Limitations Section - Ice Protection System · 328 Support Services 328-100. Effective Dec 27, 1999
- [AD 99-23-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-23-15): Flight Attendant Panel 19VE · 328 Support Services 328-100. Effective Dec 17, 1999

### Matched by engine (Pratt & Whitney Canada PW119C)

- [AD 2013-15-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-15-08): First-stage PT blades · Pratt & Whitney Canada PW118A, PW118B, PW119B and 15 more. Effective Sep 17, 2013
- [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 2003-16-04](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

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

- [AD 2024-03-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-03-07) (historical): Fuel · Deutsche 328-100 and 328-300. Effective Apr 16, 2024
- [AD 2011-01-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-01-07) (historical): Flight controls · 328 Support Services 328-100 and 328-300. Effective Feb 9, 2011
- [AD 2009-21-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-21-06) (historical): Equipment/furnishings. · 328 Support Services 328-100 and 328-300. Effective Nov 20, 2009
- [AD 2009-06-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-06-09) (historical): MLG (main landing gear) · 328 Support Services 328-100. Effective Apr 28, 2009
- [AD 2008-17-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-17-01) (historical): Fuel pumps · 328 Support Services 328-100. Effective Sep 17, 2008
- [AD 2008-14-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-14-16) (historical): Passenger door · 328 Support Services 328-100 and 328-300. Effective Aug 21, 2008
- [AD 2008-10-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-10-51) (historical): Rear trailing edge · 328 Support Services 328-100 and 328-300. Effective Jun 3, 2008
- [AD 2006-22-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-22-05) (historical): Integrated navigation units (INUs) · 328 Support Services 328-100, 328-300, Jetstream Model 4101 and 27 more. Effective Dec 1, 2006
- [AD 2005-13-24](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-13-24) (historical): Environmental control system · 328-100. Effective Jul 29, 2005
- [AD 2004-09-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-09-16) (historical): Rudder spring tab lever · 328-100 and 328-300. Effective Jun 9, 2004
- [AD 2004-06-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-06-01) (historical): Main landing gear (MLG) · 328 Support Services 328-100. Effective Apr 28, 2004
- [AD 2000-26-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-26-09) (historical): Structural Integrity · 328-100. Effective Feb 7, 2001
- [AD 2000-24-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-24-03) (historical): Hydraulic Lines Pressurization · 328-100. Effective Jan 8, 2001
- [AD 99-22-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-22-15) (historical): Roll Spoiler Actuators · 328-100. Effective Dec 7, 1999
- [AD 98-22-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-22-07) (historical): AFM - Retraction Of Flaps · 328-100. Effective Nov 12, 1998
- [AD 98-04-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-04-06) (historical): Outer Wings For Fuel Leakage Inspection · 328 Support Services 328-100. Effective Feb 25, 1998
- [AD 96-12-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-12-13) (historical): Honeywell GP-300 Guidance And Display Controller · 328-100 and 328-300. Effective Jun 26, 1996
- [AD 95-04-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-04-51) (historical): Engine Air Inlet De-Icing System · 328-100. Effective Apr 6, 1995
- [AD 2012-11-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-11-14) (historical): Propeller shafts · Pratt & Whitney Canada PW118, PW118A, PW118B and 20 more. Effective Jul 20, 2012

All 122: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N385EF/ads.md

## Information bulletins (advisory) (2 in force)

- [SAIB AIR-21-15R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/AIR-21-15R1): Navigation System. Issued Sep 16, 2021
- [SAIB NM-09-03](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NM-09-03): Engine Fuel and Control - Implementing Fuel Tank System Airworthiness Limitations. Issued Dec 11, 2008
- [SAIB AIR-21-15](https://openairdocs.org/saib/AIR-21-15) (historical): Navigation System. Issued Aug 26, 2021

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N385EF.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N385EF.

## Service difficulty reports

None filed for this aircraft.

## Related

- Other Dornier Luftfahrt 328-100 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/dornier-luftfahrt-328-100/aircraft.md
- STCs for the Dornier Luftfahrt 328-100: https://openairdocs.org/model/dornier-luftfahrt-328-100/stcs.md
- The Pratt & Whitney Canada PW119C engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-canada-pw119c.md

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