# N4218: Fairchild FH-227B, registration cancelled 1991-03-01

- Type: Cancelled registration (FAA registry, deregistered aircraft)
- Cancelled: March 1, 1991
- Exported to: Mexico
- Status when cancelled: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Fairchild FH-227B](https://openairdocs.org/model/fairchild-fh-227b) (registry code 3373046)
- Data sheets: [TCDS 7A1](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/7A1) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 521
- Type of aircraft: Fixed wing multi engine
- Last registry action: January 31, 1991
- Mode S code: A502C6
- Owners when cancelled: [Sold To Mexico](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOLD%20TO%20MEXICO)
- Location: [Xxx, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Xxx)
- Owner type: Individual
- The mark today: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4218
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=4218
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N4218-1991-03-01

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.

ADs and bulletins for the Fairchild FH-227B: https://openairdocs.org/model/fairchild-fh-227b.md

## FAA accident and incident reports (12)

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 19871214079989I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19871214079989I), Dec 14, 1987: Frchld FH227B (N4218), Evansville, IN. Oil pressure light illuminated. Engine shut down. Found faulty right hand pneumatic compressor.
- [Incident 19870109012929I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870109012929I), Jan 9, 1987: Frchld FH227B (N4218), Chicago, IL, Minor damage. Left wingtip struck a parked aircraft during taxi into gate. Wingwalker was on the other wingtip side.
- [Incident 19850910049559I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850910049559I), Sep 10, 1985: Frchld FH227B (N4218), Chicago, IL. Nr 1 engine auto feathered due to low torque. Found oil screen full of metal. Engine removed and replaced.
- [Incident 19850120002639I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850120002639I), Jan 20, 1985: Frchld FH227B (N4218), Bloomington, IL. Engine shutdown due to low oil pressure indication. Oil scavenge line on lower side of engine leaking.
- [Incident 19841205073259I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19841205073259I), Dec 5, 1984: Frchld FH227B (N4218), San Juan, Puerto Rico. First officer attempting takeoff swerved off runway.
- [Incident 19831202069399I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19831202069399I), Dec 2, 1983: Frchld FH227 (N4218), Peoria, IL. Aborted takeoff due to fire warning on left engine. Fire system used. No flames seen. Possible defective fire loop.
- [Incident 19830506032409I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830506032409I), May 6, 1983: Frchld FH227B (N4218), Bloomington, IL, Minor damage. Left engine shut down. Propeller was feathered. Found left engine gearbox had failed internally.
- [Incident 19820820050699I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820820050699I), Aug 20, 1982: Frchld FH227B (N4218), Evansville, IN. Right engine rmp surged and engine torgue dropped. Engine auto-feathered. Found restrictor shaft had failed.
- [Incident 19820728041449I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820728041449I), Jul 28, 1982: Frchld FH227B (N4218), Champaign, IL. Nose gear showed unsafe when uncentered in well. Centered gear, landed. Crank PN2.00169.305 not getting lubricant
- [Incident 19820307012569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820307012569I), Mar 7, 1982: Frchld FH227B (N4218), Champaign, IL. Low oil pressure on #2 engine. Shut down. Had gear box failure.
- [Incident 19790322011439I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790322011439I), Mar 22, 1979: Frchld FH227B (N4218), Keene, NH. Engine accessory tower drive gear box failed causing metal contamination in engine oil. Shut engine down.
- [Incident 19780717048339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780717048339I), Jul 17, 1978: Frchld FH227B (N4218), Hyannis, MA. Flight returned after inverter failure. Pilot changed to the alternate inverter.

## Other aircraft with N4218

- [Cancelled 2019-01-18](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N4218-2019-01-18): Aircraft Mfg & Design CH601XL SLSA, S/N 601-068S, built 2008. Registration expired, pending cancellation. Owner: [Sherman Rob](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHERMAN%20ROB), [Poplar Grove, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Poplar%20Grove)
- [Cancelled 1936-09-07](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N4218-1936-09-07): Waco GXE, S/N 963, built 1928. Owner: [Nesmith Culver](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NESMITH%20CULVER), [Atlanta, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Atlanta)

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