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N540ME

Cancelled 2016

Deregistered aircraft · 1996 Cessna 208B · Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-6 series

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Cancelled: December 28, 2016
Status when cancelled: First renewal notice
Serial number: 208B-0540
Year built: 1996
Type: Fixed wing single engine
Engine: Turbo-prop
Airworthiness: Standard, normal
Airworthiness date: May 9, 1996
Certificate issued: May 30, 2001
Last registry action: January 22, 2014
Mode S code: A6D904
Owner when cancelled: Wright Air Service Inc
Location: Fairbanks, AK
Owner type: Corporation

Airframe modelCessna 208BTCDS A37CE · ADs, bulletins and aircraft registered now Engine modelPratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-6 seriesTurbo-prop

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.

NTSB investigations · 1

Matched to this aircraft by N540ME and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

NTSB ANC16LA012Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAnaktuvuk Pass, AKThe pilot’s continued flight into deteriorating, flat light weather conditions, which resulted in impact with mountainous, snow-covered terrain.Jan 2, 2016 · Substantial damage

FAA incident reports · 1

FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N540ME and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

Accident 20160102004889ADescent · Anaktuvuk Pass, AKOn January 2nd, 2016 wright air service aircraft, N540ME departed the fairbanks international airport for Anaktuvuk Pass on VFR flight plan at 1034AST with seven passengers and one pilot onboard. Passing the caribou hills the pilot stated that icing was…Jan 2, 2016 · Destroyed

Service difficulty reports · 1

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

SDR HYTA2005001Spring · chafedFLEXING OF MLG SPRING CAUSES CENTER SPRING TO CONTACT MLG COVER PN 2611103-10 WHICH IS LOCATED BENEATH THE CENTER SPRING. TWO RIVETS HAD WORN INTO THE CENTER SPRING LOWER SURFACE. THESE RIVETS ARE THE CENTER IB RIVETS THAT FASTEN A FAIRING AT EACH END OF THEOct 20, 2004 · N540ME · Cessna 208B · Main Landing Gear