# N45461: 1990 Air Tractor AT-502

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Air Tractor AT-502](https://openairdocs.org/model/air-tractor-at-502) (registry code 0390303, 1 seats)
- Engine: [Pratt & Whitney PT6A series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-pt6a-series) (registry code 52032)
- Data sheets: [TCDS A17SW](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A17SW) (Air Tractor Inc.) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 502-0124
- Year built: 1990
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Turbo-prop
- Airworthiness: Restricted, agriculture and pest control
- Airworthiness date: December 19, 1990
- Certificate issued: November 28, 2017
- Expires: November 30, 2027
- Mode S code: A5843C
- Registered owner: [Shannon Agricultural Flying Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHANNON%20AGRICULTURAL%20FLYING%20INC)
- Location: [Clarksdale, MS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MS/Clarksdale)
- Owner type: Corporation
- Owner's area on the map: 34.1596° N, 90.6084° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 38614, within about 9 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=45461
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N45461

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. The registry lists only the engine series, so ADs for every Pratt & Whitney PT6A model are included.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 36 in force

### Matched by airframe (Air Tractor AT-502)

- [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 2006-24-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-24-10): Wing spar lower cap · Winglets (Aero Spraying Service STC SA00490LA). Effective Jan 8, 2007
- [AD 2006-23-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-23-14): Rudder and vertical fin hinge attaching structure · Air Tractor AT-502, AT-502A, AT-502B and 3 more. Effective Dec 21, 2006
- [AD 2004-15-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-15-15): Aft Fuselage Upper Longeron · Air Tractor AT-401, AT-401B, AT-402 and 10 more. Effective Sep 7, 2004
- [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

### Matched by engine (Pratt & Whitney PT6A series)

- [AD 2024-04-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-04-51): Turbine Section · Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-64, PT6A-66, PT6A-66A and 17 more. Effective Mar 28, 2024
- [AD 2022-08-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-08-13): Turbine Section · Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-34, PT6A-34B, PT6A-34AG and 2 more. Effective May 27, 2022
- [AD 2016-05-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-05-13): Corrosion and perforation of the two-ply Cu-Be bellows in Woodward FCUs. · Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-60AG, PT6A-65AG, PT6A-67AF and 1 more. Effective Apr 22, 2016
- [AD 2014-17-08 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-17-08-R1): Compressor turbine (CT) blades · Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-114 and PT6A-114A. Effective Jun 5, 2015
- [AD 2014-11-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-11-05): Reinforcement liner to the power turbine (PT) containment   
  ring and, for certain PT containment rings, adding scallops · Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-11, PT6A-110, PT6A-112 and 18 more. Effective Aug 5, 2014
- [AD 2012-09-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-09-10): First stage sun gears · Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-110, PT6A-112, PT6A-114 and 12 more. Effective May 23, 2012
- [AD 2011-25-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-25-12): Sun gear · Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-15AG, PT6A-27, PT6A-28 and 4 more. Effective Dec 28, 2011
- [AD 2011-20-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-20-51): Gears · Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-15AG, PT6A-27, PT6A-28 and 4 more. Effective Nov 1, 2011
- [AD 2004-25-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-25-18): Propeller governor assemblies · Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-60A and PT6A-65B. Effective Jan 18, 2005
- [AD 2002-23-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-23-13): Turbine Exhaust Ducts · Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-11, PT6A-110, PT6A-112 and 20 more. Effective Dec 31, 2002
- [AD 2001-20-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-20-01): Compressor Bleed Valve Assembly · Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-114A and PT6A-25C. Effective Nov 5, 2001
- [AD 97-04-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-04-12): Compressor Bleed-off Valve · Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-11, PT6A-110, PT6A-112 and 52 more. Effective Mar 14, 1997
- [AD 95-13-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-13-08): Compressor Turbine Disk · Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-67D. Effective Jul 12, 1995
- [AD 93-23-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-23-06): Airframe Chip Detector Flag System · Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-50. Effective Jan 26, 1994
- [AD 92-15-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/92-15-11): Compressor Delivery Air Line (P3) Filter Assembly · Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-20, PT6A-20A, PT6A-21 and 7 more. Effective Aug 17, 1992
- [AD 90-12-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/90-12-05): Engine Overhaul · Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-15AG, PT6A-27, PT6A-28 and 3 more. Effective May 30, 1990
- [AD 86-10-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/86-10-05): First Stage Compressor Hub · Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-42. Effective Jun 5, 1986
- [AD 80-08-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/80-08-12): Fuel Pump Drive Coupling Splines · Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-11, PT6A-112, PT6A-135 and 24 more. Effective Apr 18, 1980
- [AD 80-04-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/80-04-02): Push-Pull Control Terminal · Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-20, PT6A-6A, PT6A-6B and 1 more. Effective Feb 8, 1980
- [AD 78-17-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-17-07): Fuel Control Unit · Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-38, PT6A-41 and PT6A-45A. Effective Aug 31, 1978
- [AD 78-12-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-12-04): No. 2 Bearing Pressure Oil Transfer Tube Assembly · Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-38, PT6A-41 and PT6A-45A. Effective Jun 19, 1978
- [AD 75-06-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-06-01): Gearbox Deterioration · Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-20, PT6A-20A, PT6A-20B and 11 more. Effective Apr 1, 1977
- [AD 75-11-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-11-04): Reduction Gearbox Engine Distress · Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-20, PT6A-20A, PT6A-20B and 8 more. Effective May 20, 1975
- [AD 70-16-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/70-16-01): Turbo Propeller Governors · Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-11, PT6A-11AG, PT6A-15AG and 5 more. Effective Aug 4, 1970
- [AD 69-23-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/69-23-06): Fuel Pumps · Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-20, PT6A-27, PT6A-28 and 4 more. Effective Nov 15, 1969
- [AD 68-05-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/68-05-03): Reverse Mode · Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-20 and PT6A-6B. Effective Feb 28, 1968

### 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 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 2002-26-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-26-05) (historical): Wing Lower Spar Cap · Winglets (Aero Spraying Service STC SA00490LA). Effective Jan 15, 2003
- [AD 2002-11-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-11-03) (historical): Wing Lower Spar Cap · Winglets (Aero Spraying Service STC SA00490LA). Effective Jun 14, 2002
- [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 2001-10-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-10-04) (historical): Wing Lower Spar Cap · Air Tractor AT-400, AT-401, AT-401B and 10 more. Effective Jun 8, 2001
- [AD 2000-14-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-14-51) (historical): Wing Lower Spar Cap · Air Tractor AT-501, AT-502 and AT-502A. Effective Aug 4, 2000
- [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
- [AD 2014-17-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-17-08) (historical): Compressor turbine (CT) blades · Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-114 and PT6A-114A. Effective Oct 8, 2014
- [AD 88-24-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/88-24-02) (historical): Airframe Chip Detector Flag System · Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-50

## Information bulletins (advisory) (10 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-16-10](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-16-10): Stabilizers, Rudder Structure. Issued Dec 1, 2015
- [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-05-28](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-05-28): . Issued Jan 21, 2005
- [SAIB NE-15-21](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-15-21): Fuel Injector Nozzle. Issued Aug 19, 2015
- [SAIB NE-12-04](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-12-04): Turbine/ Turboprop Engine: Reduction Gearbox. Issued Nov 1, 2011
- [SAIB NE-10-47](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-10-47): Turbine Engine Compressor Section. Issued Aug 30, 2010
- [SAIB NE-06-34](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-06-34): . Issued Mar 21, 2006
- [SAIB CE-03-24](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-03-24): . Issued Feb 19, 2003

## NTSB investigations (1)

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

- [NTSB MIA97LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA195), Jun 24, 1997: Air Tractor AT-502 (N45461), Tunica, MS, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilots poor preflight planning preparation for attempting to takeoff with a tailwind and with the hopper loaded 3/4 full during a 93degree F., day at a density altitude of 2,400 feet.

## 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; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 19970624015929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970624015929A), Jun 24, 1997: Airtrc AT502 (N45461), Tunica, MS, Substantial damage. Tried depart ag strip air condition on over gross. Crosswind high temp. Settled. Dumped load. Impacted bean field. (-23) aircraft did not develop lift during…

## Service difficulty reports

None filed for this aircraft.

## Related

- Other Air Tractor AT-502 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/air-tractor-at-502/aircraft.md
- STCs for the Air Tractor AT-502: https://openairdocs.org/model/air-tractor-at-502/stcs.md
- The Pratt & Whitney PT6A series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-pt6a-series.md

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