# N173RA: Dehavilland DHC-7-102, registration cancelled 2009-04-29

- Type: Cancelled registration (FAA registry, deregistered aircraft)
- Cancelled: April 29, 2009
- Status when cancelled: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Dehavilland DHC-7-102](https://openairdocs.org/model/dehavilland-dhc-7-102) (registry code 2802708)
- Engine: [Pratt & Whitney PT6A series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-pt6a-series) (registry code 52032)
- Data sheets: [TCDS A20EA](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A20EA) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 38
- Type of aircraft: Fixed wing multi engine
- Engine type: Turbo-prop
- Airworthiness: Special flight permit
- Airworthiness date: October 24, 1995
- Last registry action: February 27, 2002
- Mode S code: A125CA
- Owner when cancelled: [White Industries Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WHITE%20INDUSTRIES%20INC)
- Location: [Bates City, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Bates%20City)
- Owner type: Corporation
- Owner's area on the map: 38.9597° N, 94.0679° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 64011, within about 3 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft was based
- The mark today: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N173RA
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=173RA
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N173RA-2009-04-29

From the FAA registry file of November 3, 2026, cancelled registrations. Owners' street addresses are left out. The Mode S code belongs to the N-number, not the airframe.

ADs and bulletins for the Dehavilland DHC-7-102: https://openairdocs.org/model/dehavilland-dhc-7-102.md

## Service difficulty reports (3)

Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

- [SDR 20001128AP003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001128AP003), Jun 14, 2000: HINGE. WORN. DURING SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE, FOUND LEFT WING INNER TRAIL FLAP OUTBOARD HINGE ARM WORN. REPAIRED LEFT WING INNER FORE FLAP TO TRAIL FLAP OUTBOARD HINGE ARM IAW 
- [SDR 20001219AP002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001219AP002), Jun 8, 2000: FITTING. CRACKED. AT SCHEDULED COMPLIANCE OF AD 2000-02-07, EDDY CURRENT INSPECTION REVEALED ONE CRACK ON THE BAGGAGE DOOR AFT UPPER RETENTION PIN FITTING. REMOVED AND REPLACED A
- [SDR 20001128AP004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001128AP004), Jun 8, 2000: FITTING. CRACKED. AT SCHEDULED COMPLIANCE OF AD 2000-02-07, EDDY CURRENT INSPECTION REVEALED ONE CRACK ON THE BAGGAGE DOOR AFT UPPER RETENTION PIN FITTING. REMOVED AND REPLACED A

## FAA accident and incident reports (4)

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.

- [Incident 19910702029419I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910702029419I), Jul 2, 1991: Dhav DHC7102 (N173RA), New York, NY, Minor damage. NR4 engine lost torque on approach. Shut down and landed. P3 line severed at compressor mounting flange.
- [Incident 19860610057519I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860610057519I), Jun 10, 1986: Dhav DHC7102 (N173RA), New York, NY, Minor damage. Marshallers caused aircraft to be taxied 15 feet from departure line. Wing struck a mobile lounge.
- [Incident 19830614030669I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830614030669I), Jun 14, 1983: Dhav DHC7102 (N173RA), New York, NY. Cabin door light on. Depressurized and made emergency landing. Door had opened slightly due to defect in lock.
- [Incident 19821113067759I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19821113067759I), Nov 13, 1982: Dhav DHC7102 (N173RA), Jamaica, NY. #1 Engine stopped producing power. Unable to find any abnormalities on inspection. Returned to service.

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