# N329BA: 1977 Swearingen SA226TC, registration cancelled 2013-04-09 - Type: Cancelled registration (FAA registry, deregistered aircraft) - Cancelled: April 9, 2013 - Status when cancelled: Sale reported, pending cancellation - Airframe: [Swearingen SA226TC](https://openairdocs.org/model/swearingen-sa226tc) (registry code 8780404) - 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: TC238 - Year built: 1977 - Type of aircraft: Fixed wing multi engine - Engine type: Turbo-prop - Airworthiness: Standard, normal - Airworthiness date: November 23, 1977 - Last registry action: March 11, 2005 - Mode S code: A38FD9 - Location: [Oklahoma City, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Oklahoma%20City) - Owner type: Individual - Owner's area on the map: 35.4676° N, 97.5164° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Oklahoma City, OK, within about 14 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft was based - The mark today: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N329BA - FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=329BA - Page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N329BA-2013-04-09 From the FAA registry file of October 29, 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 SA226TC: https://openairdocs.org/model/swearingen-sa226tc.md ## Service difficulty reports (12) Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model. - [SDR EAT2004F00002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EAT2004F00002), Mar 11, 2004: DRAG BRACE. CORRODED. DURING AN INSPECTION THE DRAG BRACE FOR THE NOSE LANDING GEAR WAS FOUND TO BE WORN BEYOND LIMITS. AFTER REMOVING THE DRAG BRACE THE PINS THAT ATTACH THE DRAG BR - [SDR BDHA9600024](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BDHA9600024), Sep 20, 1996: VOICE RECORDER. FAIL TEST. MSP - FLT 434 - THE COCKPIT VOICE RECORDER FAILED TO TEST. THE UNIT WAS REMOVED AND SENT TO B/D INSTRUMENTS FOR REPAIR. THIS IS THE EIGHTEENTH PREMATURE FAILURE - [SDR 96ZZZM1174](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZM1174), Jun 17, 1996: CONTROL BOX. WET. MSP - FLT 434 - ON TAXI, THE FLAP INDICATOR WAS ERRATIC. THE CREW RETURNED AND THE SYSTEM WAS INSPECTED. THE INSPECTION FOUND WATER HAD LEAKED THROUGH THE WINDS - [SDR 96ZZZM1173](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZM1173), Jun 17, 1996: WIRE. BROKEN. RAP - FLT 434 - AFTER DEPARTURE THE LEFT MAIN GEAR INTRANSIT LIGHT STAYED ON. THE GEAR WAS CYCLED AND THE LIGHT REMAINED ON. THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED AND LANDED WI - [SDR BDHA960010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BDHA960010), Apr 11, 1996: WIPER MOTOR. INOPERATIVE. RAP - FLT 434 - LEFT WINDSHIELD WIPER INOP. REPLACED MOTOR AND PERFORMED OPERATIONAL CHECK. THE AIRCRAFT WAS RELEASED. (M) - [SDR BDHA960008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BDHA960008), Apr 11, 1996: NTS WIRE. FAILED. MSP - FLT 434 - THE CREW REPORTED THE RIGHT ENGINE NTS TEST WAS INOP. MX PERSONNEL REPAIRED WIRE AT LARGE FIREWALL PLUG. TEST WAS PERFORMED AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS - [SDR BDHA960009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BDHA960009), Apr 7, 1996: FIRE DETECTOR. OPEN WIRE. RAP - FLT 475 - CREW REPORTED THE RIGHT ENGINE FIRE WARNING LIGHT WOULD NOT TEST. MX PERSONNEL REPAIRED WIRE P/N 5710A22, AT THE TOP INBOARD FIRE DETECTOR. SYST - [SDR BDHA9500022](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BDHA9500022), Sep 27, 1995: BOLT. BROKEN. BIS - FLT NR 421 - CREW REPORTED, THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR INDICATED DOWN IN FLIGHT AND THE AIRCRAFT HAD A YAW TO THE RIGHT. THE AIRCRAFT LANDED AND INSPECTI - [SDR BDHA9500021](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BDHA9500021), Sep 21, 1995: FUEL LINE. LOOSE. BIS - FLT NR 421 - CREW REPORTED, THE LEFT ENGINE WAS DRIPPING FUEL OUT OF COWLING. MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL INSPECTED THE ENGINE AND FOUND THE LINE TO THE FUEL FL - [SDR BDHA9500015](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BDHA9500015), Jun 9, 1995: EGT RESISTOR. FAILED. MSP - FLT 475 - ON TAKEOFF, CREW NOTED FLUCTUATING EGT ON THE RIGHT ENGINE. TAKEOFF WAS ABORTED AND THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO HANGAR. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE EG - [SDR 95ZZZX4078](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX4078), Feb 1, 1995: BRACKET. CRACKED. FOUND AILERON BRACKET ASSY CRACKED AND BEARING ASSY RIVETS ALL SHEARED. BEARING ASSY REINSTALLED FOR FERRY FLIGHT. SUSPECT DAMAGE DUE TO LIFTING AIRCRAFT WITH A - [SDR 95ZZZX795](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX795), Jan 23, 1995: STRUT. REQUIRED SERVICE. RIGHT MLG WOULD NOT EXTEND. THE AIRCRAFT MADE AN EMERGENCY LANDING WITH GEAR UP PROCEDURES. RIGHT MAIN STRUT SLIGHTLY COMPRESSED WHEN THE LANDING GEAR WAS RETRA ## 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 CHI88IA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88IA141), Jun 22, 1988: Swearingen SA226-TC (N329BA), Chicago, IL, incident, no damage. Probable cause: FAILURE OF THE FRONT MOTOR BEARING IN THE SAS SERVO MOTOR ASSEMBLY, AND THE RESULTANT 'JAMMING' OF THE ELEVATOR CONTROL CABLES. THE PILOT ABORTED THE TAKEOFF AS A RESULT OF THE VIBRATION IN THE YOKE. ## FAA accident and incident reports (7) 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 20020115006549I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020115006549I), Jan 15, 2002: Swrngn SA226TC (N329BA), Iron Mountain-K, MI, Minor damage. (-23) Company reported that while on short final to runway 01 in VFR conditions, the pilot controlled runway lights went out. The first officer, who was flying… - [Incident 19950123002009I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950123002009I), Jan 23, 1995: Swrngn SA226TC (N329BA), Duluth, MN, Minor damage. Narrative: on approach at dlh, gear was lowered. But got red warning light. Made low pass to let dlh ATCT confirm position of gear. Right main was not down.… - [Incident 19931014047969I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19931014047969I), Oct 14, 1993: Swrngn SA226TC (N329BA), Duluth, MN. Lost directional control on rollout. Veered off runway. Found broken wire on nose steering system. - [Incident 19930908037069I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930908037069I), Sep 8, 1993: Swrngn SA226TC (N329BA), Ames, IA. Right side fire warning light on. Precautionary landing at Ames. Landed safely. Replaced sensor part . - [Incident 19910826044699I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910826044699I), Aug 26, 1991: Swrngn SA226TC (N329BA), Minneapolis, MN. Right engine torque fluctuating on takeoff. Aborted. Taxied to hangar and later took off. - [Incident 19910108005069I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910108005069I), Jan 8, 1991: Swrngn SA226TC (N329BA), Bismarck, ND, Minor damage. Right main gear failed to extend. Found excessive wear at gear door actuator roller. Worn parts for torque knee. - [Incident 19880622071469I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880622071469I), Jun 22, 1988: Swrngn SA226TC (N329BA), Chicago, IL. Vibration in control yoke on takeoff. Aborted. Elevators seized going to gate. 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