# N502FS: 1985 CASA 212-200

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [CASA 212-200](https://openairdocs.org/model/casa-212-200) (registry code 2410313, 21 seats)
- Engine: [AiResearch TPE331-10R](https://openairdocs.org/engine/airesearch-tpe331-10r) (registry code 01579)
- Data sheets: [TCDS E4WE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E4WE) (Honeywell Aerospace US LLC) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 294
- Year built: 1985
- Type: Fixed wing multi engine
- Engine type: Turbo-prop
- Airworthiness: Standard, transport
- Airworthiness date: April 16, 1992
- Certificate issued: July 23, 2024
- Expires: July 31, 2031
- Mode S code: A641EC
- Registered owner: [Spitaker Leasing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SPITAKER%20LEASING%20LLC)
- Location: [Colorado Springs, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Colorado%20Springs)
- Owner type: LLC
- Owner's area on the map: 38.7971° N, 104.6894° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 80916, 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=502FS
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N502FS

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): 20 in force

### Matched by airframe (CASA 212-200)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (AiResearch TPE331-10R)

- [AD 2018-22-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-22-01): Turbine Section · Honeywell International TPE331-10, TPE331-10N, TPE331-10R and 8 more. Effective Dec 10, 2018
- [AD 2018-17-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-17-15): Turbine Engine Combustion Section · Honeywell International TPE331-1, TPE331-10, TPE331-10AV and 39 more. Effective Oct 22, 2018
- [AD 2018-13-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-13-05): Turbine Engine Reduction Gear · Honeywell International TPE331-1, TPE331-10, TPE331-10AV and 18 more. Effective Jul 26, 2018
- [AD 2016-21-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-21-07): Fuel control drive · Honeywell International TPE331-1, TPE331-10, TPE331-10AV and 26 more. Effective Nov 28, 2016
- [AD 2016-18-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-18-17): Compressor impeller · Honeywell International TPE331-10, TPE331-10AV, TPE331-10GP and 22 more. Effective Nov 4, 2016
- [AD 2015-18-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-18-03): Engine propeller shaft coupling failures · Honeywell International TPE331-10, TPE331-10R, TPE331-10U and 8 more. Effective Nov 13, 2015
- [AD 2012-02-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-02-06): First stage turbine disks · Honeywell International TPE331-10, TPE331-10AV, TPE331-10GP and 12 more. Effective Mar 15, 2012
- [AD 2011-18-51 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-18-51-R1): Main shaft bearing · Honeywell International TPE331-1, TPE331-10, TPE331-10A and 82 more. Effective Oct 19, 2011
- [AD 2009-17-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-17-05): First stage turbine disks · Honeywell International TPE331-10, TPE331-10A, TPE331-10AV and 20 more. Effective Sep 1, 2009
- [AD 2006-14-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-14-03): New flight cycle counting method for first, second, and third-stage turbine rotors · Honeywell International TPE331-1, TPE331-10, TPE331-10A and 48 more. Effective Aug 9, 2006
- [AD 2004-09-29](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-09-29): First Stage Turbine Disks · Honeywell International TPE331-10, TPE331-10A, TPE331-10AV and 20 more. Effective Jun 15, 2004
- [AD 2002-25-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-25-02): First stage compressors implellers · Honeywell International TPE331-10, TPE331-10A, TPE331-10AV and 35 more. Effective Jan 21, 2003
- [AD 98-12-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-12-09): Fuel Manifold · Honeywell International TPE331-10, TPE331-10A, TPE331-10AV and 29 more. Effective Aug 7, 1998
- [AD 97-15-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-15-10): Engine Inlet Ice Protection · Honeywell International TPE331-10, TPE331-10A, TPE331-10AV and 39 more. Effective Sep 22, 1997
- [AD 95-16-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-16-08): Life Limited Turbine Components · Honeywell International TPE331-1, TPE331-10, TPE331-10A and 62 more. Effective Sep 5, 1995
- [AD 94-26-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-26-07): Fuel Control Governor Drive · Honeywell International TPE331-10, TPE331-10A, TPE331-10B and 32 more. Effective Apr 18, 1995
- [AD 93-15-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-15-11): Propeller Pitch Control (PPC) Gasket · Honeywell International TPE331-1, TPE331-10, TPE331-10A and 58 more. Effective Sep 7, 1993
- [AD 93-02-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-02-01): Stratoflex Fuel Manifold Assemblies · Honeywell International TPE331-10, TPE331-10A, TPE331-10B and 21 more. Effective Mar 18, 1993
- [AD 89-07-07 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/89-07-07-R1): Oil Scavenge Pump Assembly · Honeywell International TPE331-1, TPE331-10, TPE331-10R and 26 more. Effective Oct 30, 1989
- [AD 84-10-06 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/84-10-06-R1): Fuel Pump Assemblies · Honeywell International TPE331-1, TPE331-10, TPE331-10B and 45 more. Effective Dec 26, 1984

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

- [AD 2018-02-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-02-14) (historical): Turbine Engine Combustion Section · Honeywell International TPE331-1, TPE331-10, TPE331-10AV and 38 more. Effective Feb 28, 2018
- [AD 2015-12-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-12-04) (historical): Fuel control unit (FCU) · Honeywell International TPE331-1, TPE331-10, TPE331-10AV and 26 more. Effective Jul 22, 2015
- [AD 2011-18-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-18-51) (historical): Main shaft bearing · Honeywell International TPE331-1, TPE331-10, TPE331-10A and 82 more
- [AD 2006-15-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-15-08) (historical): Woodward fuel control unit (FCU) assemblies · Honeywell International TPE331-1, TPE331-10, TPE331-10AV and 26 more. Effective Aug 24, 2006
- [AD 88-12-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/88-12-10) (historical): Turbine Rotor · Honeywell International TPE331-10, TPE331-10R, TPE331-10U and 6 more. Effective Jun 6, 1988
- [AD 92-02-19 PL](https://openairdocs.org/ad/92-02-19-PL) (historical): Fuel Manifold Assembly Leak · Honeywell International TPE331-10, TPE331-10A, TPE331-10AV and 29 more

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

- [SAIB NE-16-19](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-16-19): Turbine Engine Compressor Section  Stator Nozzle Distress. Issued Jul 22, 2016
- [SAIB NE-16-18](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-16-18): Power Lever  Loss of Power Control. Issued Jul 11, 2016

## 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 ANC99LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA017), Dec 18, 1998: Casa C-212 (N502FS), Mcgrath, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The flightcrew's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor associated with the accident was a crosswind.

## 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 19981218041769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19981218041769A), Dec 18, 1998: Casa C212 (N502FS), Mcgrath, AK, Substantial damage. (.19) On December 18, 1998, about 1510 Alaska standard time, a Casa C-212 airplane, N502FS, operated by f.s. air service, inc., of anchorage, Alaska, sustained…

## Service difficulty reports (8)

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 8EKA20150630001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/8EKA20150630001), Jun 11, 2015: GOVERNOR. STICKS. PROP GOVERNOR STUCK IN FLIGHT. ACFT RETURNED TO BASE. GOVERNOR FOUND TO BE STICKY.
- [SDR 8EKA20140327](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/8EKA20140327), Mar 16, 2014: ENGINE. BIRD INGESTION. BIRD STRIKE ON NR 2 ENG. WAITING FOR OFFICIAL REPORT FROM FLT CREW & MAINTENANCE. ENG CHANGE CURRENTLY IN PROCESS. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION WILL BE PROVIDED UPO
- [SDR 8EKA201309130002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/8EKA201309130002), Aug 23, 2013: ESCAPE HATCH. DEPARTED. AFTER NORMAL REFUELING OPERATION, REMOVE HATCH AND FUELED FROM TOP OF AIRPLANE, WENT TOPSIDE TO INSPECT THE FUEL CAPS. ON RETURNING TO CABIN, REINSTALLED HATCH.
- [SDR 8EKA201309130001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/8EKA201309130001), Aug 23, 2013: ESCAPE HATCH. DEPARTED. AFTER THE NORMAL REFUELING, REMOVED HATCH AND FUELED FROM THE TOP OF AIRPLANE, WENT TOPSIDE TO INSPECT THE FUEL CAPS. ON RETURNING TO THE CABIN, REINSTALLED THE
- [SDR EHAA20130211002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EHAA20130211002), Feb 11, 2013: ENGINE. POWER LOSS. FIFTEEN MINUTES INTO THE FLIGHT, THE NR 1 ENGINE EXPERIENCED A MOMENTARY POWER LOSS OF ABOUT TEN PERCENT TORQUE. ALL THE GAUGES INDICATED THE SAME AND THE ACFT 
- [SDR EHAA20130117001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EHAA20130117001), Jan 17, 2013: ESCAPE HATCH. DISLODGED. ON TAKEOFF ROLL, THE UPPER ESCAPE HATCH FELL OFF THE AIRCRAFT.
- [SDR STZA2011F00151](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/STZA2011F00151), Jun 23, 2011: WIRE HARNESS. CORRODED. PRIMARY LT FUEL BOOST PUMP LOST POWER. ACFT SAFELY RETURNED TO ORIGINATING AIRPORT. FOUND THAT THE PUMP WIRE HARNESS (THE INTEGRAL WIRES FROM THE PUMP TO THE CO
- [SDR 20024](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20024), May 20, 2002: CELL. SHORTED. PILOT REPORTED THAT EN ROUTE BETWEEN KLG AND ANC THAT THE NR 1 BATTERY TEMP ANNUNCIATOR ILLUMINATED. PERFORMED BATTERY DISCONNECT PROCEDURE PER THE CASA AFM SEC

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (1)

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 engine (AiResearch TPE331-10R)

- [STC SE00265AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00265AT): Install Ayres Fuel Manifold Purge Assembly Kit, P/N 21757-1 in accordance with "Installation Instructions - Ayres P/N 21757-1 Fuel Manifold Purge Assy-Kit" Dwg. No. 21757-1(1), Revision none, dated April 20, 1993, or later FAA approved revision. Thrush Aircraft Inc

## Related

- Other CASA 212-200 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/casa-212-200/aircraft.md
- The AiResearch TPE331-10R engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/airesearch-tpe331-10r.md

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