# N843CA: 2021 Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2012 TRAVELLER - Status: Valid registration - Airframe: [Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2012 TRAVELLER](https://openairdocs.org/model/costruzioni-aeronautiche-tecna-p2012-traveller) (registry code 0330521, 11 seats) - Engine: [Lycoming TEO-540-C1A](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-teo-540-c1a) (registry code 42715) - Data sheets: [TCDS A00076CE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A00076CE) (Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam S.P.A.), [TCDS E00009NY](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E00009NY) (Lycoming Engines) (OpenAirDocs) - Serial number: 033/US - Year built: 2021 - Type: Fixed wing multi engine - Engine type: Reciprocating - Airworthiness: Standard, normal - Airworthiness date: July 16, 2021 - Certificate issued: June 23, 2021 - Expires: June 30, 2028 - Mode S code: AB8B31 - Registered owner: [Hyannis Air Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HYANNIS%20AIR%20SERVICE%20INC) - Location: [Hyannis, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/Hyannis) - Owner type: Corporation - Owner's area on the map: 41.6612° N, 70.2932° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 02601, 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=843CA - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N843CA From the FAA registry file of October 24, 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): 3 in force ### Matched by airframe (Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2012 TRAVELLER) - [AD 2023-09-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-09-09): Exhaust Turbine System (Recip) · Aerostar PA-60-600 (Aerostar 600), PA-60-601 (Aerostar 601), PA-60-601P (Aerostar 601P) and 292 more. Effective Jul 17, 2023 - [AD 2022-12-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-12-06): Elevator Tab Control System · Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam P2012 Traveller. Effective Jul 19, 2022 ### Matched by engine (Lycoming TEO-540-C1A) - [AD 2026-04-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-04-11): Engine (Reciprocating) · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 605 more. Effective Apr 8, 2026 ### Historical (superseded or no longer in force) - [AD 2024-21-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-21-02) (historical): Engine (Reciprocating) · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 548 more. Effective Dec 5, 2024 ## Information bulletins (advisory) (1 in force) - [SAIB NE-19-08](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-19-08): Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section - Lycoming Engines Parallel Valve Cylinders. Issued May 2, 2019 ## NTSB investigations None matched to N843CA. ## FAA accident and incident reports None matched to N843CA. ## Service difficulty reports (6) 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 HYIA20260327009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA20260327009), Mar 20, 2026: SENSOR. DEFECTIVE. PILOT REPORTED ON CLIMB RIGHT ENGINE SURGING FOLLOWED BY RED LOW FUEL PRESSURE CAS MESSAGE WITH UNCONTROLLABLE YAW, THE PILOT FEATHERED THE PROP AND RETURNED TO - [SDR HYIA20260327008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA20260327008), Feb 27, 2026: CRANKCASE. CRACKED. DURING INSPECTION, WHILE TROUBLESHOOTING AN OIL LEAK, A CRACK FOUND IN THE ENGINE CRANK CASE. THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED WITH NO FURTHER DEFECTS NOTED. - [SDR HYIA20251010002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA20251010002), Oct 8, 2025: HEATER. LEAKING. PILOT REPORTED A FUEL SMELL IN THE COCKPIT WITH THE HEATER RUNNING. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AND FOUND COMBUSTION HEATER FUEL SOLENOID LEAKING. REMOVED AND REPLACE - [SDR HYIA20250121001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA20250121001), Jan 20, 2025: BLOWER. FAILED. PILOT REPORTED A BURNING PLASTIC SMELL FROM THE HEATER THEN THE HEATER STOPPED WORKING. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AND FOUND THE HEATER VENT FAN DOES NOT TURN ON. TH - [SDR HYIA20230623002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA20230623002), Jun 20, 2023: THERMAL SWITCH. FAILED. PILOT REPORTED SMELL IN FLIGHT, WHICH DISSIPATED AFTER TURNING OFF THE COMBUSTION HEATER. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AND FOUND THE HEATER PRODUCING BURNING SMELL AND - [SDR HYIA20230511001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA20230511001), May 5, 2023: SOLENOID VALVE. FAILED. LEFT PRIMARY AND SECONDARY NTO LIGHT ILLUMINATED WITH 40% POWER REDUCTION. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AND FOUND A WASTEGATE DRIVER OUTPUT FAILURE. MAINTENANCE REPLAC ## Service difficulty reports on N843CA not matched to an aircraft (9) They name N843CA, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the report describes another aircraft. - [SDR 8433001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/8433001), Jul 17, 2003: BOLT. LOOSE. DURING DETAIL NR 6 INSPECTION, FOUND RUDDER TORQUE TUBE TO CONTROL HORN MOUNT BOLTS LOOSE. REPLACED HORN AND HARDWARE - [SDR 2000ZZZX424](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2000ZZZX424), Dec 23, 1999: GYRO. STUCK. CAPTAIN'S HEADING INDICATOR STUCK. REPLACED DGS-65. SYSTEM CHECKS SATISFACTORY. - [SDR 98ZZZM628](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZM628), Aug 19, 1998: HANDLE. BROKEN. DOOR HANDLE BROKEN. ALUMINUM HANDLE (TUBING) WORN, CRACKED, DRILLED. REPLACED DOOR HANDLE. - [SDR 98ZZZM587](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZM587), Jul 24, 1998: ANNUNCIATOR. FAILED. NOSE GEAR LIGHT INOPERATIVE. DEFECTIVE LANDING GEAR ANNUNCIATOR. REPLACED LANDING GEAR ANNUNCIATOR. (M) - [SDR 97ZZZX3962](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX3962), Aug 25, 1997: ACTUATOR. CRACKED. RIGHT GEAR EXTENDED ON ITS OWN WITHOUT COMMAND INPUT. HYDRAULIC LOW LEVEL ANNUNCIATOR ILLUMINATED. INVESTIGATION FOUND RIGHT GEAR ACTUATOR WAS CRACKED AND LEAKI - [SDR 97ZZZM756](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZM756), Jul 17, 1997: RADAR. FAILED. RADAR INOPERATIVE. - [SDR 97ZZZX3364](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX3364), Jul 2, 1997: DC POWER PANEL. FAILED. LEFT GENERATOR WILL NOT CLOSE BOTH BUS TIES. INVESTIGATION FOUND DC POWER PANEL IN LEFT NACELLE FAILED. - [SDR 97ZZZM758](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZM758), May 26, 1997: IVSI. INOPERATIVE. CAPTAINS IVSI INOPERATIVE. REPLACED IVSI, SYSTEM TESTS SATISFACTORY. - [SDR 96ZZZX3661](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX3661), Jun 8, 1996: ELT. UNSECURED. DURING OTHER MAINTENANCE IN EMPENNAGE, THE ELT ASSEMBLY WAS DISCOVERED UNSECURED. THE UNIT HAD BROKEN FROM ITS MOUNTING BASE AND WAS LODGED BETWEEN RIBS ADJACEN ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (4) 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 (Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2012 TRAVELLER) - [STC SA12478AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA12478AK): Installation of Hartzell Engine Technologies (HET) ALT-FLX Alternators i. Momentum Aeronautics Holdings, LLC - [STC SA02511SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02511SE): Installation of replacement fuel quantity indicator sending unit(s). CiES Inc - [STC SA11842CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA11842CH): Installation of Preheat Kit, p/n TA3370-1 for 115 volt application in accordance with Preheat Kit drawing TA3370-1. Hartzell Propeller LLC ### Approved for the engine (Lycoming TEO-540-C1A) - [STC SE01966WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE01966WI): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas in spark ignition piston aircraft engines. General Aviation Modifications Inc ## Related - Other Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2012 TRAVELLER aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/costruzioni-aeronautiche-tecna-p2012-traveller/aircraft.md - The Lycoming TEO-540-C1A engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-teo-540-c1a.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.