# N979CA: 2020 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: 019/US
- Year built: 2020
- Type: Fixed wing multi engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Standard, normal
- Airworthiness date: July 15, 2020
- Certificate issued: September 17, 2020
- Expires: September 30, 2027
- Mode S code: ADA547
- 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=979CA
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N979CA

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### Historical (superseded or no longer in force)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 N979CA.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N979CA.

## Service difficulty reports (1)

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 HYIA20220114001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA20220114001), Jan 10, 2022: PUMP. LEAKING. THE PILOT REPORTED A FUEL SMELL IN THE CABIN DURING FLIGHT. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AND FOUND THE HEATER FUEL PUMP LEAKING. THIS WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH NO 

## Service difficulty reports on N979CA not matched to an aircraft (56, newest 50)

They name N979CA, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the report describes another aircraft.

- [SDR COMA0560828](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COMA0560828), Jan 24, 2006: SPRING. MISSING. FLIGHT 5819 - CABIN DOOR WARNING. REPLACED MISSING SPRING ON OUTER HANDLE LATCH BUTTON.
- [SDR COMA0560278](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COMA0560278), Apr 22, 2005: SELECTOR VALVE. UNRELIABLE. FLIGHT 5839 - GEAR DISAGREE WARNING. REPLACED THE NLG SELECTOR VALVE.
- [SDR COMA0560265](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COMA0560265), Apr 17, 2005: PRIORITY VALVE. FAULTY. FLIGHT 5035 RECEIVED A GEAR DISAGREE CAUTION DURING CLIMBOUT OF CVG, CREW DECLARED AN EMERGENCY AND RETURNED TO THE FIELD LANDING WITHOUT INCIDENT. REPLACED THE
- [SDR COMA0560264](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COMA0560264), Apr 17, 2005: PRIORITY VALVE. FAILED. FLT 5035 RECEIVED A GEAR DISAGREE CAUTION DURING CLIMBOUT OF CVG, CREW DECLARED AN EMERGENCY AND RETURNED TO THE FIELD LANDING WITHOUT INCIDENT. REPLACED THE NL
- [SDR COMA0560247](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COMA0560247), Apr 5, 2005: WARNING LIGHT. ILLUMINATED. FLIGHT 5106 DURING CRUISE FLIGHT RECEIVED AN APU OIL TEMPERATURE CAUTION MESSAGE, EXECUTED QRH PROCEDURE AND DIVERTED TO CMH. INTERROGATED APU ECU, INSPECTED OI
- [SDR COMA0560132](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COMA0560132), Feb 16, 2005: COMPENSATOR. FAILED. FLIGHT 5713 DURING CLIMBOUT OF CVG RECEIVED MULTIPLE EFIS COMP MON MESSAGES AND ALL COMPASSES WERE UNREADABLE. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO CVG. PERFORMED FULL RECOMPEN
- [SDR COMA0560030](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COMA0560030), Jan 10, 2005: PRIORITY VALVE. UNRELIABLE. FLIGHT 5452 GEAR DISAGREE WARNING. REPLACED THE NLG PRIORITY VALVE.
- [SDR COMA0460569](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COMA0460569), Oct 1, 2004: PUMP. MALFUNCTIONED. FLIGHT 5361 NR 2 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM LOW PRESSURE CAUTION. REPLACED THE RT EDP.
- [SDR COMA0460459](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COMA0460459), Aug 13, 2004: COMPUTER. MALFUNCTIONED. FLIGHT 5391 AHRS FAILURE DURING TAKEOFF. REPLACED THE NR 1 AHRS.
- [SDR COMA0460171](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COMA0460171), Feb 26, 2004: WARNING LIGHT. ILLUMINATED. FLIGHT 5745 FLAPS FAILED CAUTION MESSAGE. RESET FLAP SYSTEM AND DEFERRED MAINT PER AD 98-20-01.
- [SDR COMA0360554](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COMA0360554), Dec 15, 2003: CAP. CHAFED. RIGHT INBOARD FLAP LEADING EDGE VANE MIDDLE CAP P/N 601R14303-52 IS CHAFED .017 INCH AT FLAP STATION 60. REMOVED AND REPLACED CAP P/N 601R14303-52 IAW CRJ 200 S
- [SDR COMA0360553](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COMA0360553), Dec 15, 2003: BULKHEAD. CHAFED. RIGHT FORWARD SIDE OF FS 621 BULKHEAD IS CHAFED AT FOUR LOCATIONS. REMOVED FASTENERS, BLENDED OUT DAMAGED AREAS, PERFORMED EDDY CURRENT INSPECTION, ALODINED AND
- [SDR COMA0360549](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COMA0360549), Dec 13, 2003: BULKHEAD. CHAFED. THE RT FORWARD SIDE OF THE AFT PRESSURE BULKHEAD AT FS 621 IS CHAFED .012 INCH DEEP X .150 INCH WIDE AT RBL 36, WL 103. THE DAMAGE WAS CAUSED FROM BAGGAGE BAY L
- [SDR COMA0360552](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COMA0360552), Dec 11, 2003: DOUBLER. CRACKED. RIGHT SIDE FS 718.0 AFT FRAME DOUBLER IS CRACKED. REMOVED CRACKED DOUBLER AND INSTALLED NEW DOUBLER P/N 600-36030-32 IAW BOMBARDIER, INC REO 601R-53-61-193 REV 
- [SDR COMA0360345](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COMA0360345), Aug 3, 2003: COMPUTER. MALFUNCTIONED. FLIGHT 5158 FLAPS FAIL CAUTION MESSAGE. REPLACED THE FECU.
- [SDR COMA0260497](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COMA0260497), Aug 25, 2002: FLAP. FLIGHT 5270 FLAPS FAIL CAUTION MESSAGE.RESET FLAP SYSTEM AND DEFERRED MAINT PER AD 98-20-01.
- [SDR COMA0260458](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COMA0260458), Jul 27, 2002: LAMP. INOPERATIVE. FLIGHT 5089 1ST SECTION OF EMERGENCY FLOOR LIGHTING IS INOP.REPLACED 1ST SECTION OF FLEXIBLE LAMP.
- [SDR COMA0260420](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COMA0260420), Jul 7, 2002: PYLON. CORRODED. DURING REMOVAL OF THE LEFT ENIGNE ASSEMBLY, DISCOVERS FRETTING CORROSION ON THE AFT ENGINE PYLON THRUST FITTING MOUNTING RIB 6 TO 2 O'CLOCK POSITION ON FWD SIDE
- [SDR COMA0260147](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COMA0260147), Mar 5, 2002: CONNECTOR. FAULTY. FLIGHT 5838 CARGO FIRE BOTTLE LOW MESSAGE.REPAIRED WIRING CONNECTOR AT FIRE BOTTLE.
- [SDR COMA0160785](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COMA0160785), Oct 4, 2001: BATTERY. WEAK. FLIGHT #5423. PRIOR TO DEPARTURE FROM CVG DISCOVERED THE EMERGENCY LIGHTING INOPERATIVE.REPLACED DRAINED BATTERY FOR THE EMERGENCY LIGHTING.
- [SDR COMA0160784](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COMA0160784), Oct 4, 2001: BATTERY. WEAK. FLIGHT #5423. PRIOR TO DEPARTURE FROM CVG DISCOVERED THE EMERGENCY LIGHTING INOPERATIVE.REPLACED DRAINED BATTERY FOR THE EMERGENCY LIGHTING.
- [SDR COMA0160783](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COMA0160783), Oct 4, 2001: BATTERY. WEAK. FLIGHT #5423. PRIOR TO DEPARTURE FROM CVG DISCOVERED THE EMERGENCY LIGHTING INOPERATIVE.REPLACED DRAINED BATTERY FOR THE EMERGENCY LIGHTING.
- [SDR COMA0160782](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COMA0160782), Oct 4, 2001: BATTERY. WEAK. FLIGHT #5423. PRIOR TO DEPARTURE FROM CVG DISCOVERED THE EMERGENCY LIGHTING INOPERATIVE.REPLACED DRAINED BATTERY FOR THE EMERGENCY LIGHTING.
- [SDR COMA0160761](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COMA0160761), Oct 1, 2001: SKIN. CORRODED. R/H LOWER WING FUEL TANK ACCESS HOLE (640DB) HAS CORROSION ON FORWARD AND AFT CUT-OUT AREAS.REPAIRED R/H LOWER WING FUEL TANK ACCESS HOLE (640DB) I/A/W CANADAIR
- [SDR COMA0160759](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COMA0160759), Sep 29, 2001: DOUBLER. CORRODED. THE DOUBLER PANEL FORWARD OF THE SERVICE DOOR IS CORRODED.REMOVED CORRODED DOUBLER AND REPLACED I/A/W WVAC E.O. 601R-53-2732.
- [SDR COMA0160758](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COMA0160758), Sep 29, 2001: ANGLE. CORRODED. FWD/AFT J-ANGLE AT FS280 HAS CORROSION, FLOOR BEAM WEB AT FS280 HAS CORROSION.REPAIRED FWD/AFT J-ANGLES AND FLOOR BEAM WEB I/A/W WVAC EO 601R-53-2731, 601R-53-2
- [SDR COMA0160595](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COMA0160595), Aug 14, 2001: PCU. FAULTY. AFTER PUSH BACK AT CVG, SPOILERS FAULT STATUS MESSAGE WOULD NOT EXTINQUISH, AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO THE GATE.REPLACED THE FLIGHT SPOILER POWER CONTROL UNIT.
- [SDR COMA0160480](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COMA0160480), Jul 16, 2001: WEB. CRACKED. LEFT SIDE LOWER WEB OF ENG SUPPORT HAS 1.5 INCH CRACK AT FS 635, LBL 42, WL 111.09COMPLIED WITH REO 601R-53-61-366 REV B BY CUTTING AWAY DAMAGED SECTION NDT INS
- [SDR COMA0160240](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COMA0160240), Feb 13, 2001: ECU. FAILED. STEERING INOP CAUTION MESSAGE. REPLACED THE STEERING ECU.
- [SDR COMA0160238](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COMA0160238), Feb 11, 2001: CONNECTOR. DIRTY. FORWARD FLOOR EMERGENCY LIGHT IS INOP. CLEANED CONNECTION, LIGHT OPERATION IS NORMAL.
- [SDR COMA0160012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COMA0160012), Dec 24, 2000: COMPUTER. MALFUNCTIONED. CONFIG SPOILERONS WARNING DURING T/O. COULD NOT DUPLICATE. FOUND NO FAULT CODES IN COMPUTER.
- [SDR COMA0060790](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COMA0060790), Oct 3, 2000: WARNING SYSTEM. ACTIVATED. FLAPS FAIL MESSAGE. RESET FLAP SYSTEM AND DEFERRED MAINT PER AD 98-20-01.
- [SDR COMA0060602](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COMA0060602), Jul 23, 2000: LIGHT. INOPERATIVE. EMERGENCY LIGHTS AT ROW 8 ARE INOPERABLE. REPLACED FLOOR LIGHTING CABLE ASSY.
- [SDR COMA0060568](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COMA0060568), Jul 12, 2000: STRUCTURE. BIRD STRIKE. BIRD STRIKE DURING TAKEOFF. C/W BIRD STRIKE INSPECTION, NO DAMGE FOUND.
- [SDR COMA0060541](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COMA0060541), Jul 5, 2000: SENSOR. OUT OF ADJ. GEAR DISAGREE WARNING, LEFT HAND MLG INTRANSIT. ADJUSTED THE LEFT HAND MLG UPLOCK PROXIMITY SENSOR.
- [SDR COMA0060524](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COMA0060524), Jun 20, 2000: WARNING SYSTEM. ACTIVATED. FLAPS FAIL CAUTION MESSAGE. RESET FLAP SYSTEM AND DEFERRED MAINTENANCE PER AD 98-20-01.
- [SDR OMA0060338](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/OMA0060338), Apr 13, 2000: DOOR. NOISY. CREW HEARD LOUD SQUEALING NOISE THAT INCREASED WITH SPEED AND ALTITUDE. CHECKED CABIN DOOR FOR PROPER FIT AND OPERATION. COULD NOT DUPLICATE. NO DEFECTS NOTED.
- [SDR COMA0060335](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COMA0060335), Apr 11, 2000: LIGHT. INOPERATIVE. EMERGENCY LIGHT IS INOPERABLE IN THE AFT CABIN AREA. REPLACED THE LIGHT BULB.
- [SDR COMA0060280](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COMA0060280), Mar 26, 2000: FRAME. CRACKED. FRAME AT FS 718.00 HAS CRACK IN RADIUS AND CRACKED AFT DOUBLER BETWEEN STR 11 AND 12 BOTH LHS & RHS OF AIRCRAFT. FS 718.00 RIGHT AND LEFT SIDES, BETWEEN STRINGE
- [SDR COMA0060256](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COMA0060256), Mar 8, 2000: APU. MALFUNCTIONED. TOILET SMOKE CAUTION MESSAGE. FOUND SMOKE SOURCE TO BE THE APU. DEFERRED APU PER MEL.
- [SDR COMA0060210](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COMA0060210), Feb 25, 2000: SKIN. DAMAGED. FWD FUSELAGE SKIN DAMAGED FS 310 STR 16-17 LHS. REPAIRED SKIN IAW WVAC EO 601R-53-1015.
- [SDR COMA9960760](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COMA9960760), Dec 10, 1999: SERVICE DOOR. OPEN. LOUD HIGH PITCH NOISE ON RIGHT HAND SIDE OF COCKPIT. SECURED O2 SERVICE DOOR CLOSED.
- [SDR COMA9960539](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COMA9960539), Sep 19, 1999: SKIN. CRACKED. SEVEN SMALL CRACKS IN THE FWD AND AFT HORIZONTAL SURFACES OF RIGHT HAND WING ACCESS HOLE AT PANEL 640 DB. REPAIRED CRACKS IAW BOMBARDIER REO NR 601R-57-21-030.
- [SDR COMA9960533](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COMA9960533), Sep 19, 1999: SKIN. CRACKED. SEVEN SMALL CRACKS IN THE FORWARD AND AFT HORIZONTAL SURFACES OF RIGHT HAND WING ACCESS HOLE AT PANEL 640DB. REPAIRED CRACKS IAW BOMBARDIER REO NR 601R-57-21-03
- [SDR COMA9960455](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COMA9960455), Aug 17, 1999: AIR DIST. ODOR. STRONG BURNING SMELL IN COCKPIT. CLEANED RESIDUAL, COMPRESSOR WAS HOT FROM AIRCRAFT SYSTEM.
- [SDR COMA9960165](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COMA9960165), Apr 20, 1999: SIGN. INOP. LEFT OVERWING EMERGENCY EXIT SIGN IS INOPERABLE. REPLACED EXIT SIGN.
- [SDR COMA9960094](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COMA9960094), Mar 2, 1999: WHEEL. CRACKED. MECHANIC REMOVED BOTH MAIN WHEELS FROM A/C 7159 BECAUSE RIGHT O/B TIRE WAS FOUND FLAT. DURING A VISUAL LEAK CHECK IN WHEEL SHOP FOUND SUBASSEMBLY CRACKED AT BOT
- [SDR COMA9960087](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COMA9960087), Mar 1, 1999: BULB. FAILED. AFT CABIN OVERHEAD EMERGENCY LIGHT IS INOPERABLE. REPLACED LIGHT BULB.
- [SDR COMA9860265](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COMA9860265), Sep 5, 1998: VANE. CHAFED. C-CHECK TASK 27-580-100, LT I/B FLAP VANE HAS CHAFE DAMAGE. REPLACED FLAP VANE.
- [SDR COMA980074](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COMA980074), Apr 8, 1998: START VALVE. MALFUNCTION. RIGHT ENGINE START MESSAGE CAME ON AFTER TAKEOFF. REPLACED THE ENGINE AIR START VALVE.

All 56: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N979CA/unmatched-reports.md

## 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

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