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Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-60A

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Engine model · Turbo-prop · 1,050 hp · registry codes 52043, 51999

Manufacturer (registry)
P&W CANADA
Model
PT6A-60A
Registry codes
52043, 51999
Installed in
1,179 registered aircraft
Type
Turbo-prop
Power
1,050 hp
Data sheet
TCDSE4EA
Holder
Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp.

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. The FAA lists this model under more than one registry code, usually for different spellings of the maker. This page covers them all.

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Airworthiness directives that may apply · 2

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

1997In forceSuperseded2026
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Information bulletins that may apply · 2

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Registered aircraft · 1,179

N1004FAeroag LLC · Portland, INBuilt 1988 · S/N 502-0025N1006YG B Aerial Applications Inc · Slaton, TXS/N 502-0031N1009LSouther Field Aviation Inc · Americus, GABuilt 1989 · S/N 502-0036
See all 1,179 registered aircraft
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NTSB investigations · 259

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 96 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 129 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB GAA26WA188Incident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignHawker Beechcraft B300 · Augsburg, GermanyMay 7, 2026 · N29VSNTSB ANC26LA038Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportTextron B300C · Salcha, AKAn in-flight collision with a bird during cruise flight.May 5, 2026 · N67RF · Substantial damageNTSB ERA26LA195Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportAir Tractor AT-602 · Bealeton, VAOn May 1, 2026, at 1230 eastern daylight time, an Air Tractor AT-602, N602RH, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Bealeton, Virginia. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations…May 1, 2026 · N602RH · Substantial damage
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FAA incident reports · 738

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

Incident 20260923013089IBeech B200 · Corpus Christi, TX1. Sequence of events While en route from easterwood airport (cll) to Corpus Christi international airport (crp), approximately 20 nautical miles from crp on an extended base leg at 3,000 feet MSL, the aircraft encountered a flock of approximately 20 small…Sep 23, 2026 · N90AM · Minor damageIncident 20260528006429IDehavilland DHC-6 Twin Otter · Perris, CADuring a part 105 parachute event 2 of the jumpers were doing what is known as tracking. At some phase of the jump the 2 individuals collided causing serious injuries to one of the jumpers and then second jumper was deceased due to thier injuries. The inured…May 28, 2026 · N64150 · No damage · 1 fatalIncident 20260528005329IDehavilland DHC-6 Twin Otter · Eloy, AZOn may 28, 2026, a [privacy data omitted], conducted parachute operations from Eloy, AZ. There was one fatality. A skydiver performed a maneuver towards the end of the jump, causing a hard ground impact with the terrain. The skydiver was taken to the hospital…May 28, 2026 · N128WJ · No damage
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  WHERE engine_model_code IN ('52043', '51999')
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Service difficulty reports · 596

SDR RU3A2025102800001Brake · overtempDURING ROLLOUT INSPECTION, CREW RETURNED TO GATE DUE TO AIRCRAFT'S BRAKES BECAME EXCESSIVELY HOT PRODUCING VISIBLE SMOKE. FIRE TRUCKS WERE ROLLED OUT AND SPRAYED THE HOT BRAKES DOWN; AIRCRAFT WAS EVACUATED AND TOWED BACK TO THE GATE. CREW EVACUATED THROUGH THEOct 24, 2025 · N69 · Beech B300 · Landing Gear Brake SystemSDR CTUR20250528001Lever · missingTRIED FLYING N817PA MORNING OF MAY 7TH AND THE RIGHT SIDE DOESN'T COME OUT OF THE GROUND PITCH. DOING THE AUTO FEATHER TEST, THE RIGHT PROP WAS AT 1700 RPM. TRIED DOING THE GROUND IDLE STOP TEST AND THE RIGHT SIDE FAILED THAT TEST. COULDN'T GET IT TO SWITCH TOMay 7, 2025 · N817PA · Beech B300 · Engine ControlsSDR NOZR72024BBleed Valve · failedTHE FLIGHT CREW REPORTED THE NO:1 ENGINE BEGAN POPPING AND LOST 50% OF ITS POWER 11 MINUTES AFTER TAKEOFF. AN UNSCHEDULED LANDING WAS PERFORMED AT THE DEPARTURE AIRPORT - NO INJURIES OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGED RESULTED FROM EPISODE. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION, THE DJul 3, 2024 · N74NG · Beech B300C · Compressor Bleed Valve
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STCs that may be installed · 6

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 SE01624WIConversion of Pratt & Whitney Canada, Model PT6A-60A to a North Star Aviation PT6A-60AG turboprop engine. Data required: 1. A copy of this certificate 2. North Star Aviation document, NSA No. 1200, Turboprop Engine Conversion of PT6A-60A Model to PT6A-60AG Configuration per FAA Approved STC , dated March 15, 2011, or later FAA approved revision 3. The ICA supplement for North Star Aviation PT6A-60AG models, Instructions for Continued Airworthiness, NSA No. 1200-ICA, Rev NC, dated March 9, 2011 or later applicable revision.North Star Aviation Inc.STC SE00014ENInstallation of the Pratt & Whitney Engine Services, Inc. CrossCheck Engine Monitor Kit P/N HUMS-K-071-1, Rev. A on the specified PT6A engine models and kit P/N HUMS-K-071-2 on the specified A250 engine models.Pratt & Whitney Engine Services Inc.STC SE00020ENInstallation of the Pratt & Whitney Engine Services, Inc. TrendCheck/ TrendCheck Plus Engine Monitor Kit P/N TREND-K-010-1Pratt & Whitney Engine Services Inc.STC SE01805NYInstallation of Fuel Nozzle Adapters using studs and nuts.Atlantic Turbines International Inc.STC SE09257SCConvert P&W Engine Models PT6A-15AG, -27, and -28, into PT6A-34 configuration.Covington Aircraft Engines, Inc.STC SE659NEInstallation of oil tank filler neck check valve, P/N TSA-76A.Aviation Components Support
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PMA parts · 449

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.

3005293CPInsert, Fuel Control Drive ShaftCore Parts LLC · PMA PQ05326NM · Replaces 3005293 · Aug 17, 20263019136CPRing, PlasticCore Parts LLC · PMA PQ05326NM · Replaces 3019136 · Jul 10, 20263012928CPSpacer, SteppedCore Parts LLC · PMA PQ05326NM · Replaces 3012928 · Jul 10, 2026
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  WHERE tcds_number IN ('E4EA')
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