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N305TW

Cancelled 2013

Deregistered aircraft · 1973 Boeing 747-284B · Pratt & Whitney JT9D series

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Cancelled: April 2, 2013
Status when cancelled: Sale reported, canceled
Serial number: 20742
Year built: 1973
Type: Fixed wing multi engine
Engine: Turbo-fan
Airworthiness: Special flight permit
Airworthiness date: April 9, 1985
Last registry action: August 10, 2000
Mode S code: A333A3
Owner when cancelled: Sale Reported
Location: Pembroke Pines, FL
Owner type: Individual

Airframe modelBoeing 747-284BTCDS A20WE · ADs, bulletins and aircraft registered now Engine modelPratt & Whitney JT9D seriesTurbo-fan

From the FAA registry file of November 5, 2026, cancelled registrations. Owners’ street addresses are left out. The Mode S code belongs to the N-number, not the airframe.

NTSB investigations · 1

Matched to this aircraft by N305TW and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

NTSB NYC89IA123Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportNew York, NYThe failure of the swearingen flight crew to properly identify the airplane they were to follow, prior to accepting the visual approach to runway 31R.Apr 23, 1989 · 2 aircraft · No damage

FAA incident reports · 2

FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N305TW and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

Incident 19920225025082IOther Ground Ops · New York, NYTwa parked in run-up area. Air france cleared to taxi past. Its wing tip contacted twa wing tip. Returned to gate.Feb 25, 1992 · Minor damage Incident 19870604032799IDescent · St Louis, MOAn engine was shutdown in descent due to high EGT. Fuel control unit was later replaced.Jun 4, 1987

Service difficulty reports · 3

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

SDR 96ZZZX4898Switch · failedJFK - FLT 885 - DURING CRUISE, LIGHT SWITCH MFG PN 2445-4, ARCED AND EMITTED SMOKE AT THE R4 PANEL. TURNED OFF LIGHT SWITCH. REPLACED LIGHT SWITCH AND LIGHTS; OPERATION CHECKED NORMAL. CHECK C-3 - 2-15-96 - MCI.Aug 30, 1996 · N305TW · Boeing 747284B · Flight Compartment Lighting SDR 96ZZZM58Csd · failedFCO - DURING CRUISE, SHUT DOWN NR 2 ENGINE, S/N 4181, DUE TO DECREASING OIL QUANTITY. FOUND OIL LEAKING FROM INTEGRATED DRIVE GENERATOR DRIVE CAVITY DRAIN. CAPPED DRAIN LINE. ENGINE LEAK CHECK WAS NORMAL.Dec 13, 1995 · N305TW · Boeing 747284B · Alternator-Generator Drive SDR 95ZZZW442Idg · failedFLT NR 5 - JFK - DURING CLIMB, SHUT DOWN NR 2 ENGINE DUE TO FIRE WARNING. DISCHARGED BOTH FIRE EXTINGUISHER BOTTLES. FOUND INTERGRATED DRIVE GENERATOR, MFG P/N 28B26313A, FAILURE AND OVERHEAT DAMAGE TO PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL WIRING. REPLACED ENGINE S/N 413Apr 3, 1995 · N305TW · Boeing 747284B · Alternator-Generator Drive