# N409BA: 2023 Textron 408 - Status: Valid registration - Airframe: [Textron 408](https://openairdocs.org/model/textron-408) (registry code 2076527, 2 seats) - Engine: [P&Wc PT6A-65SC](https://openairdocs.org/engine/p-wc-pt6a-65sc) (registry code 51759) - Data sheets: [TCDS A00016WI](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A00016WI) (Textron Aviation Inc.), [TCDS E4EA](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E4EA) (Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp.) (OpenAirDocs) - Serial number: 408-0018 - Year built: 2023 - Type: Fixed wing multi engine - Engine type: Turbo-prop - Airworthiness: Standard, normal - Airworthiness date: July 31, 2023 - Certificate issued: September 7, 2023 - Expires: September 30, 2030 - Mode S code: A4CE2A - Registered owner: [Bering Air Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BERING%20AIR%20INC) - Location: [Nome, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Nome) - Owner type: Corporation - Owner's area on the map: 64.7421° N, 164.6570° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 99762, within about 23 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based - FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=409BA - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N409BA From the FAA registry file of October 22, 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): 2 in force ### Matched by airframe (Textron 408) - [AD 2026-14-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-14-10): Vertical Stabilizer Structure, Horizontal Stabilizer Structure · Textron 408. Effective Aug 18, 2026 - [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 ### Matched by engine (P&Wc PT6A-65SC) None in force. ## Information bulletins (advisory) None matched. ## NTSB investigations None matched to N409BA. ## FAA accident and incident reports None matched to N409BA. ## Service difficulty reports (13) As reported by operators and repair stations. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model. - [SDR FXTA20261016001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FXTA20261016001), Oct 12, 2026: RIB. CRACKED. 3 CRACKED RIBS RIGHT FLAP COVE. RIB P/N: 7822265-10 @ WS 100.5", RIB P/N: 7822265-12 @ WS 116.0", RIB P/N: 7822265-12 @ 131.5" - [SDR FXTA20260628002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FXTA20260628002), Jun 28, 2026: FLEX DRIVE. FAILED. RT OUTBOARD FLAP FLEX SHAFT RUBBER CASE FAILING AT THE CRIMP UNDER STAINLESS STEEL OUTER WRAP. THIS SEPARATION ALLOWS THE OUTER CASE TO LENGTHEN AND THE INNER D - [SDR FXTA20260628001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FXTA20260628001), Jun 28, 2026: BOLT. LOOSE. FLAP ACTUATOR ATTACHMENT HARDWARE FOUND LOOSE - [SDR FXTA20251029001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FXTA20251029001), Oct 29, 2025: CYLINDER. LEAKING. PILOT FELT STRONG LEFT RUDDER PRESSURE ON TWO CONSECUTIVE TAKE OFFS - [SDR FXTA20240325003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FXTA20240325003), Mar 25, 2025: EXHAUST DUCT. CRACKED. LEFT EXHAUST ON LEFT SIDE OF THE ENGINE CRACKED AROUND WELDED TUBE FOR THE HEATED INLET LIP. - [SDR FXTA20250408003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FXTA20250408003), Feb 14, 2025: PRESSURE SWITCH. LOOSE. FOUND LH ENGINE OIL LOW PRESSURE SWITCH LOOSE IN BOSS. - [SDR FXTA2020404000004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FXTA2020404000004), Feb 8, 2025: DOOR. OUT OF RIG. AFT CABIN DOOR CAS MESSAGE CONTINUOUSLY ON. AFT DOOR PROXIMITY SWITCH NEEDED RE-RIGGED. - [SDR 2024FA0000799](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2024FA0000799), Oct 30, 2024: SKIN. CRACKED. DURING AIRCRAFT WASH, 18-INCH CRACK FOUND ON LEFT VERTICAL STABILIZER SKIN AND TOP PANEL, BELOW RUDDER COUNTERBALANCE. FOUND LEFT FWD & AFT SKIN TO BE CRACKED A - [SDR FXTA20240729004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FXTA20240729004), Jul 25, 2024: SCREW. LOOSE. CO-PILOTS YOKE SHAFT ATTACHMENT SCREWS LOOSE. - [SDR FXTA20240312001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FXTA20240312001), Mar 12, 2024: CYLINDER. LEAKING. RUDDER BIAS SYSTEM ALLOWING RUDDER TO FAVOR ONE SIDE INSTEAD OF BALANCING AS DESIGNED. MORE PILOT RUDDER INPUT REQUIRE TO COUNTER ACT. - [SDR FXTA2024032105001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FXTA2024032105001), Mar 5, 2024: CYLINDER. LEAKING. RUDDER PEDAL HARDER TO PUSH WITH RUDDER BIAS ON. FOUND THE RUDDER BIAS AIR CYLINDER LEAKING AIR FROM ONE SIDE CAUSING THE RUDDER TO BIAS THE NON LEAKING SIDE. - [SDR FXTA2024032129001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FXTA2024032129001), Dec 29, 2023: SUPPORT. CRACKED. LH LOWER ENGINE COWLINGS HAVE STRUCTURE CRACKED UNDER THE ICE VANE DOOR LINKAGE CASTING ATTACHMENTS. P/N: 7852122-28 & 7852122-27 CRACKED - [SDR FXTA2024032110001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FXTA2024032110001), Nov 10, 2023: DUCT. CHAFED. LH & RH AFT ICE VANE DOOR FOUND CHAFING ON EXIT DUCT CAUSING A GROOVE TO BE WORN INTO THE SKIN WHEN THE ICE VANES WERE IN THE NORMAL CONFIGURATION. ## 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 airframe (Textron 408) - [STC SA02825LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02825LA): Installation of a Unit Load Device (ULD), including pallet, net, and container. Satco Inc - [STC SA04553AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04553AT): Installation of a Bulk Load Cargo Handling System, P/N 73604-101,. Telair US, LLC ## Earlier aircraft with N409BA The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N409BA before. - [Cancelled 2018-01-04](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N409BA-2018-01-04): Let L 33 SOLO, S/N 020604, built 2002. Registration expired, pending cancellation. Owner: [United States Air Force Academy 306 Ftg/Qae](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/UNITED%20STATES%20AIR%20FORCE%20ACADEMY%20306%20FTG%2FQAE), [U S A F Academy, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/U%20S%20A%20F%20Academy) ## Related - Other Textron 408 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/textron-408/aircraft.md - The P&Wc PT6A-65SC engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/p-wc-pt6a-65sc.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.