# N3044J: 1981 Swearingen SA227-AC, registration cancelled 2013-06-06

- Type: Cancelled registration (FAA registry, deregistered aircraft)
- Cancelled: June 6, 2013
- Status when cancelled: Registration expired, pending cancellation
- Airframe: [Swearingen SA227-AC](https://openairdocs.org/model/swearingen-sa227-ac) (registry code 8780603)
- Engine: [AiResearch TPE331 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/airesearch-tpe331-series) (registry code 01514)
- Data sheets: [TCDS A8SW](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A8SW) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: AC-466
- Year built: 1981
- Type of aircraft: Fixed wing multi engine
- Engine type: Turbo-prop
- Airworthiness: Standard, normal
- Airworthiness date: October 26, 1981
- Certificate issued: April 1, 1992
- Last registry action: April 24, 1998
- Mode S code: A3311B
- Owner when cancelled: [Avline Metro Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AVLINE%20METRO%20INC)
- Location: [Sarasota, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Sarasota)
- Owner type: Corporation
- Owner's area on the map: 27.3258° N, 82.5600° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 34236, within about a mile (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft was based
- The mark today: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3044J
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=3044J
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N3044J-2013-06-06

From the FAA registry file of October 28, 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 Swearingen SA227-AC: https://openairdocs.org/model/swearingen-sa227-ac.md

## 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 NYC89IA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89IA123), Apr 23, 1989: Fairchild Swearingen SA-227AC (N3044J), New York, NY, incident, no damage. Probable cause: THE FAILURE OF THE SWEARINGEN FLIGHT CREW TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY THE AIRPLANE THEY WERE TO FOLLOW, PRIOR TO ACCEPTING THE VISUAL APPROACH TO RUNWAY 31R.

## FAA accident and incident reports (5)

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 19910203006899I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910203006899I), Feb 3, 1991: Swrngn SA227AC (N3044J), Pittsburgh, PA. Crew had to cycle gear to get a green down and locked indication. Replaced nose gear down lock switch.
- [Incident 19910124004229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910124004229I), Jan 24, 1991: Swrngn SA227AC (N3044J), Pittsburgh, PA. Cabin door warning after takeoff. Returned. Adjusted click-clack locking assembly.
- [Incident 19901123056969I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901123056969I), Nov 23, 1990: Swrngn SA227AC (N3044J), Pittsburgh, PA. Right fuel quantity indicator fluctuates in cruise flight. Fuel quantity indicator was replaced.
- [Incident 19880222017509I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880222017509I), Feb 22, 1988: Swrngn SA227AC (N3044J), Pierre, SD, Minor damage. Struck a deer during landing rollout. Propeller damaged.
- [Incident 19821005059039I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19821005059039I), Oct 5, 1982: Swrngn SA227AC (N3044J), Lewiston, ID. On departure,smoke from wheelwell observed. Proceeded to alternate airport. Found landing gear brake discs very hot

## Other aircraft with N3044J

- [Registered now](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3044J): Airbus Canada LP BD-500-1A11, S/N 55108, built 2021
- [Cancelled 1980-11-14](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N3044J-1980-11-14): Cessna A188B, S/N 18803595T. Exported to France. Owner: [Cessna Aircraft Co](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CESSNA%20AIRCRAFT%20CO), Zaventem

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