# N486AF: 1975 Mitsubishi MU-2B-26

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Mitsubishi MU-2B-26](https://openairdocs.org/model/mitsubishi-mu-2b-26) (registry code 5780408, 9 seats)
- Engine: [AiResearch TPE331-5&6SER](https://openairdocs.org/engine/airesearch-tpe331-5-6ser) (registry code 01515)
- Serial number: 329
- Year built: 1975
- Type: Fixed wing multi engine
- Engine type: Turbo-prop
- Airworthiness: Standard, normal
- Airworthiness date: May 21, 1975
- Certificate issued: April 27, 2012
- Expires: January 31, 2028
- Mode S code: A5FEE9
- Registered owner: [Air 1st Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIR%201ST%20INC)
- Location: [Tyndall Afb, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Tyndall%20Afb)
- Owner type: Corporation
- Owner's area on the map: 30.0486° N, 85.5532° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 32403, within about 4 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=486AF
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N486AF

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): 30 in force

### Matched by airframe (Mitsubishi MU-2B-26)

- [AD 2020-26-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-26-14): Propellers · Mitsubishi Heavy Industries MU-2B, MU-2B-10, MU-2B-15 and 10 more. Effective Feb 2, 2021
- [AD 2010-10-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-10-17): Airplane flight manual · Mitsubishi Heavy Industries MU-2B, MU-2B-10, MU-2B-15 and 10 more. Effective Jul 22, 2010
- [AD 2007-17-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-17-09): Elevator nose-down trim · Mitsubishi Heavy Industries MU-2B, MU-2B-10, MU-2B-15 and 10 more. Effective Sep 25, 2007
- [AD 2006-17-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-17-05): Flight checks of the rigging of the engine and propeller systems · Mitsubishi Heavy Industries MU-2B, MU-2B-10, MU-2B-15 and 10 more. Effective Sep 22, 2006
- [AD 2006-13-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-13-15): Wing attach barrel nuts, bolts · Mitsubishi Heavy Industries MU-2B-10, MU-2B-15, MU-2B-20 and 9 more. Effective Aug 11, 2006
- [AD 2005-18-20](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-18-20): "FASTprop" propeller de-icers · Hartzell PHC-C3YF-1RF/F8468A(B,K)-8R constant speed propeller (STC SA00718LA or 17 others). Effective Oct 14, 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 2003-22-07 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-22-07-R1): AFM- forecast icing conditions · Mitsubishi Heavy Industries MU-2B, MU-2B-10, MU-2B-15 and 10 more. Effective Apr 16, 2004
- [AD 2003-17-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-17-04): Cockpit Windshield and Cabin Window · Mitsubishi Heavy Industries MU-2B-10, MU-2B-15, MU-2B-20 and 9 more. Effective Oct 3, 2003
- [AD 2000-09-15 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-09-15-R1): Icing Conditions · Mitsubishi Heavy Industries MU-2B, MU-2B-10, MU-2B-15 and 10 more. Effective Jul 24, 2000
- [AD 98-25-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-25-02): Top-mounted Antenna · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 407, 172, 172A and 243 more. Effective Dec 22, 1998
- [AD 98-20-39](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-20-39): Forward Attachment Fitting Bolt · Mitsubishi Heavy Industries MU-2B, MU-2B-10, MU-2B-15 and 10 more. Effective Nov 20, 1998
- [AD 96-25-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-25-02): Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) - Icing Limitations · Mitsubishi Heavy Industries MU-2B-10, MU-2B-15, MU-2B-20 and 9 more. Effective Dec 27, 1996
- [AD 88-21-01 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/88-21-01-R1): Control Yoke · Mitsubishi Heavy Industries MU-2B, MU-2B-10, MU-2B-15 and 10 more. Effective Jan 28, 1989
- [AD 88-23-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/88-23-01): Torque Tube Joints · Mitsubishi Heavy Industries MU-2B, MU-2B-10, MU-2B-15 and 10 more. Effective Dec 4, 1988
- [AD 88-13-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/88-13-01): Autopilots · Mitsubishi Heavy Industries MU-2B, MU-2B-10, MU-2B-15 and 10 more. Effective Jul 11, 1988
- [AD 87-12-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/87-12-02): Generator Shield Jumper Wires · Mitsubishi Heavy Industries MU-2B-25, MU-2B-26 and MU-2B-35. Effective Jul 3, 1987
- [AD 87-04-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/87-04-03): Flap Flexible Shafts · Mitsubishi Heavy Industries MU-2B, MU-2B-10, MU-2B-15 and 10 more. Effective Mar 7, 1987
- [AD 86-26-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/86-26-02): POH/AFM Appendix - Icing · Mitsubishi Heavy Industries MU-2B-10, MU-2B-15, MU-2B-20 and 9 more. Effective Dec 31, 1986
- [AD 86-20-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/86-20-01): Pitot System Modification · Mitsubishi Heavy Industries MU-2B, MU-2B-10, MU-2B-15 and 10 more. Effective Oct 6, 1986
- [AD 86-15-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/86-15-03): NLG Strut Assembly · Mitsubishi Heavy Industries MU-2B, MU-2B-10, MU-2B-15 and 6 more. Effective Aug 13, 1986
- [AD 84-25-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/84-25-02): Trim Tab Brackets · Mitsubishi Heavy Industries MU-2B, MU-2B-10, MU-2B-15 and 10 more. Effective Dec 18, 1984
- [AD 84-12-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/84-12-04): Mitsubishi Heavy Industries MU-2B, MU-2B-10, MU-2B-15 and 10 more. Effective Jun 28, 1984
- [AD 83-09-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/83-09-02): Strobe Light Assemblies · Mitsubishi Heavy Industries MU-2B-25, MU-2B-26, MU-2B-30 and 2 more. Effective May 17, 1983
- [AD 82-08-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/82-08-02): Electrical Wiring Inspection · Mitsubishi Heavy Industries MU-2B, MU-2B-10, MU-2B-15 and 6 more. Effective Apr 15, 1982
- [AD 81-25-04 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-25-04-R1): Electrical Wiring Inspection · Mitsubishi Heavy Industries MU-2B-25, MU-2B-26, MU-2B-26A and 4 more. Effective Jan 21, 1982
- [AD 81-06-01 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-06-01-R1): Engine Aft Nacelles · Mitsubishi Heavy Industries MU-2B, MU-2B-10, MU-2B-15 and 3 more. Effective Apr 1, 1981
- [AD 79-24-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-24-02): Outer Fuel Tank Wiring · Mitsubishi Heavy Industries MU-2B, MU-2B-10, MU-2B-15 and 10 more. Effective Nov 21, 1979
- [AD 78-03-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-03-05): Cowling Latches · Mitsubishi Heavy Industries MU-2B, MU-2B-10, MU-2B-15 and 6 more. Effective Feb 23, 1978
- [AD 75-03-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-03-06): Cracks and Optical Distortion · Mitsubishi Heavy Industries MU-2B-26 and MU-2B-36. Effective Nov 13, 1974

### Matched by engine (AiResearch TPE331-5&6SER)

None in force.

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

- [AD 2006-17-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-17-01) (historical): Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) · Mitsubishi Heavy Industries MU-2B, MU-2B-10, MU-2B-15 and 10 more. Effective Sep 22, 2006
- [AD 2006-15-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-15-07) (historical): Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) · Mitsubishi Heavy Industries MU-2B, MU-2B-10, MU-2B-15 and 10 more. Effective Aug 24, 2006
- [AD 2003-22-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-22-07) (historical): Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) - icing conditions · Mitsubishi Heavy Industries MU-2B, MU-2B-10, MU-2B-15 and 10 more. Effective Dec 15, 2003
- [AD 2000-09-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-09-15) (historical): Icing · Mitsubishi Heavy Industries MU-2B, MU-2B-10, MU-2B-15 and 10 more. Effective Jul 24, 2000
- [AD 2000-02-25](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-02-25) (historical): Airframe Pneumatic Deicing Boots · Mitsubishi Heavy Industries MU-2B-10, MU-2B-15, MU-2B-20 and 9 more. Effective Mar 24, 2000
- [AD 97-25-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-25-02) (historical): Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) - Power Levers · Mitsubishi Heavy Industries MU-2B, MU-2B-10, MU-2B-15 and 9 more. Effective Jan 21, 1998
- [AD 97-20-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-20-14) (historical): Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) - Icing Limitations · Mitsubishi Heavy Industries MU-2B, MU-2B-10, MU-2B-15 and 10 more. Effective Oct 17, 1997
- [AD 94-04-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-04-16) (historical): Elevator Nose-Down Trim · Mitsubishi Heavy Industries MU-2B-10, MU-2B-15, MU-2B-20 and 5 more. Effective Apr 11, 1994
- [AD 93-07-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-07-11) (historical): Elevator Nose-Down Trim · Mitsubishi Heavy Industries MU-2B-25, MU-2B-26, MU-2B-26A and 5 more. Effective Jun 1, 1993
- [AD 75-16-20](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-16-20) (historical): Propeller Pitch Control Lever · Mitsubishi Heavy Industries MU-2B, MU-2B-10, MU-2B-15 and 6 more. Effective Aug 12, 1975

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

- [SAIB CE-19-09](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-19-09): Wing Miscellaneous Structure. Issued Jun 10, 2019
- [SAIB CE-12-33](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-12-33): Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System, Nose Landing Gear. Issued Jun 12, 2012

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N486AF.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N486AF.

## Service difficulty reports

None filed for this aircraft.

## Related

- Other Mitsubishi MU-2B-26 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/mitsubishi-mu-2b-26/aircraft.md
- STCs for the Mitsubishi MU-2B-26: https://openairdocs.org/model/mitsubishi-mu-2b-26/stcs.md
- The AiResearch TPE331-5&6SER engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/airesearch-tpe331-5-6ser.md

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