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Honeywell TFE-731-SER series

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Engine model · Turbo-fan · registry code 33902

Manufacturer (registry)
HONEYWELL
Model
TFE-731-SER
Registry code
33902
Installed in
291 registered aircraft
Type
Turbo-fan
Power
4,000 lb thrust

The registry names only the engine series, so ADs for every model in the series are matched.

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Airworthiness directives that may apply · 38

ADs whose products match this engine model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

1974In forceSuperseded2026
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Information bulletins that may apply · 1

Engine · Honeywell TFE-731-SER series

SAIB NE-06-70Issued Sep 25, 2006
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Registered aircraft · 291

N1036S1036s LLC · Austin, TXBuilt 2005 · S/N 258704N103TDTrigger Air LLC · Wilmington, DES/N 31-006N107GLLeep Enterprises LLC · Mishawaka, INBuilt 2002 · S/N 199
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  WHERE engine_model_code IN ('33902')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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NTSB investigations · 7

Aircraft matched to this engine model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 5 cases NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events

In the probable cause, 2008 on

Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 2 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB CEN25LA083Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRaytheon Hawker 800XP · Minneapolis, MNThe failure of the nose landing gear to extend for undetermined reasons.Jan 20, 2025 · N6NR · Substantial damageNTSB WPR24LA071Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportLearjet 55 · Livingston, MTThe flight crew’s decision to land on a snow-covered runway with a tailwind, resulting in a runway excursion and subsequent impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident, was the failure of the airport authority to plow the runway.Jan 11, 2024 · N558RA · Substantial damageNTSB CEN21LA136Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportLearjet 55 · Jeffersonville, INThe flight crew’s failure to verify the correct runway for landing, which resulted in a landing on a snow contaminated runway and resulting damage to the airplane. The illumination of the lights associated with the closed runway contributed to the accident.Feb 19, 2021 · N559RA · Substantial damageNTSB CEN16MA036Accident · 9 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportBritish Aerospace HS 125 700A · Akron, OHThe flight crew's mismanagement of the approach and multiple deviations from company standard operating procedures, which placed the airplane in an unsafe situation and led to an unstabilized approach, a descent below minimum descent altitude without visual…Nov 10, 2015 · N237WR · DestroyedNTSB OPS12IA167Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportLearjet 45 · Chicago, ILThe tower local controller did not ensure that the runway was clear of conflict before directing the B737 to cross the runway, and other air traffic control personnel did not effectively intervene when the separation between the two airplanes became…Dec 1, 2011 · N570AM · 2 aircraft · No damageNTSB ATL06IA108Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportDassault Mystere Falcon 900 · Greenville, SCThe malfunction of the anti-skid system SPAD controller during the landing roll, which resulted in failure of the anti-skid braking system, and a runway overrun.Jul 17, 2006 · N699BG · No damageNTSB DEN04IA014Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportLearjet 45 · Denver, COthe failure of the airplane's spoiler system when used as speed brakes due to high resistances in the spoilers' actuator coils.Oct 22, 2003 · N420FX · No damage
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  WHERE a.engine_model_code IN ('33902')
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FAA incident reports · 31

Matched to this engine model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

Incident 20260303008069IDassault Mystere Falcon 50EX · Taylorville, ILDuring an RNAV (LNAV) approach, the aircraft was operated below the authorized minimum decent altitude (mda) without visual references for the intended runway distinctly visible and identifiable to the pilot and without being continuously in a position from…Mar 3, 2026 · N268TS · Minor damageIncident 20250210004192ICessna 650 · Sanford, FLAircraft landed at ksfb and requested taxi to maintenance hangar. Ground issued instructions and aircraft turned on wrong ramp entrance. Aircraft ended up on ramp for flight school, instead of stopping and asking for assistance, the PIC opted to continue…Feb 10, 2025 · N711LT · Minor damageAccident 20250120000789ARaytheon Hawker 800XP · Minneapolis, MNAircraft departed with two crew and four passengers on January 20, 2025. Weather at departure was noted as overcast with moderate rain and 66F. Pilot in command (PIC) noted "a fair bit of rain" while climbing out. The aircraft was cleared to land at…Jan 20, 2025 · N6NR · Substantial damage
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Service difficulty reports · 742

SDR 2NEA20241106120Modulating Valve · malfunctionedAFTER TAKEOFF AND GEAR RETRACTION THE FLIGHT CREW NOTED SMOKE EMITTING FROM THE CONDITIONED AIR DUCTS, AND NUMBER 1 ENGINE HIGH ITT, CREW RETURNED TO FIELD. AFTER RETURNING AND BEING CHECKED BY ARFF CREW NOTED THE CABIN TEMPERATURE WAS HOT. SUBSEQUENT ENGINE RNov 6, 2024 · N220CK · Lear 35A · Pneumatic SystemSDR G1IA20240313060Warning Message · illuminatedWHILE CRUISING AT 41,000', WE HEARD 3 CHIMES AND OBSERVED A RED L ENG PYLON OVHT ILLUMINATION. I TOLD MY SIC TO GRAB THE QRH AND ADVISED HIM I WILL TAKE RADIO COMMUNICATION DUTY. FOLLOWING THE CHECKLIST, WE PULLED THE LEFT THROTTLE TO IDLE AND STARTED A DESCENMar 10, 2024 · N385MH · Lear 45LEAR · Overheat DetectionSDR G1IA20240315060Bleed Air Sys · leakingWHILE CRUISING AT 41,000', WE HEARD 3 CHIMES AND OBSERVED A RED L ENG PYLON OVHT ILLUMINATION. I TOLD MY SIC TO GRAB THE QRH AND ADVISED HIM I WILL TAKE RADIO COMMUNICATION DUTY. FOLLOWING THE CHECKLIST, WE PULLED THE LEFT THROTTLE TO IDLE AND STARTED A DESCENMar 10, 2024 · N385MH · Lear 45LEAR · Engine Bleed Air System
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STCs that may be installed · 2

Approved for this engine model: the STC’s model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has.

STC SE00648CHConvert AlliedSignal TFE731-3-1E/F/K engines to TFE731-3-2AP enginesInternational turbine Industries · Lists TFE731-3STC SE1040EAInstallation of hydraulically actuated target type thrust reverser system.Northrop Grumman Comm Aircraft Div · Lists TFE731-2
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PMA parts · 308

Current parts manufacturer approvals (PMA): parts the FAA has approved companies to make as replacements or modifications. Each record lists its models as free text; OpenAirDocs matched them to this engine model on its data sheet, so check the FAA record before relying on it. Newest first.

S9413-008WEPacking, Preform - FluorocarbonWencor, LLC · PMA PQ1370NM · Replaces S9413-008 · Oct 1, 2026S9413-114WEPacking, Preform - FluorocarbonWencor, LLC · PMA PQ1370NM · Replaces S9413-114 · Oct 1, 2026S9413-114WEPacking, Preform - FluorocarbonWencor, LLC · PMA PQ1370NM · Replaces S9413-114 · Oct 1, 2026
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  WHERE tcds_number IN ('E1NM', 'E6WE')
    AND len(list_intersect(tcds_models, ['TFE731-60', 'TFE731-40', 'TFE731-20', 'TFE731-20R', 'TFE731-20AR', 'TFE731-40AR', 'TFE731-20BR', 'TFE731-50R', 'TFE731-40R', 'TFE731-40BR', 'TFE731-2A', 'TFE731-4', 'TFE731-2C', 'TFE731-3', 'TFE731-5R', 'TFE731-4R', 'TFE731-3A', 'TFE731-3D', 'TFE731-5B', 'TFE731-3R', 'TFE731-3B', 'TFE731-5A', 'TFE731-2', 'TFE731-3C', 'TFE731-3AR', 'TFE731-3DR', 'TFE731-5', 'TFE731-5AR', 'TFE731-3BR', 'TFE731-2BR', 'TFE731-5BR', 'TFE731-2B', 'TFE731-3CR'])) > 0
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