Aircraft model · Fixed wing multi engine · Airplane · registry code 8680920

Manufacturer (registry)
AEROSPATIALE/AERITALIA
Model
ATR 42-300
Registry code
8680920
Registered
12 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing multi engine
Engines
2 · Turbo-prop
Seats
50
Weight class
20,000 lb and over
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSA53EU
Holder
ATR – GIE Avions de Transport Régional

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

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Aircraft by year built · 40

1986Registered nowDeregistered2026
Aircraft by the year they were built: 40 aircraft
19862
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199117
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19971

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 146

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

1986In forceSuperseded2026
ADs by the year they took effect: 170 ADs
19862
19875
19885
19899
19908
19915
19929
19937
19945
19954
19963
19974
199811
19994
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20018
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20042
20052
20066
20071
20085
20093
20102
20115
20121
20131
20144
20152
20161
20171
20185
20192
20203
20215
20221
20236
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20256
20265
See all 170 ADs
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_directive.parquet' d
  WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_directive.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('8680920'))
  ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESC"

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Information bulletins that may apply · 6

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_saib.parquet' s
  WHERE s.saib_id IN (SELECT saib_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_saib.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('8680920'))
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Registered aircraft · 12

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  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('8680920')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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NTSB investigations · 15

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

NTSB DCA23WA436IncidentClass 5 · ForeignAerospatiale/Aeritalia ATR 42-300 · Freeport, BahamasAug 21, 2023 · N920FX · No damageNTSB MIA03WA084Accident · Serious injuriesForeign investigationAerospatiale ATR-42-300 · Santo Domingo, Dominican RepublicMar 19, 2003 · N216AT · No damageNTSB MIA01LA131Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale ATR 42-300 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean)The in-flight encounter with moderate to severe turbulence in clouds resulting in the serious injury to the flight attendant. A contributing factor in the accident was the poor in-flight planning by the captain for his allowing beverage service to continue…Apr 26, 2001 · N223AT · No damageNTSB CHI00IA221Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAerospatiale ATR 42-300 · Champaign, ILThe failure of the aileron trim switch due to foreign material contamination.Jul 23, 2000 · N421TE · No damageNTSB CHI99LA289Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale ATR-42-300 · Chicago, ILthe failure of the ramp service clerk to maintain clearance with the operating propeller. A factor related to the accident the inattentiveness on the part of the clerk.Aug 14, 1999 · N282AT · No damageNTSB MIA99FA012Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportAerospatiale ATR-42-300 · San Juan, PRThe pilot's failure to verify that the parking brake was applied prior to engine start, and the resultant inadvertent movement of the aircraft and collision with the ground power cart once No. 2 was started.Oct 25, 1998 · N143DD · Substantial damageNTSB CHI98LA351Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale ATR-42-300 · Chicago, ILthe wake turbulence encountered by Flight 146.Sep 18, 1998 · N233RM · No damageNTSB CHI96IA125Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportATR 42 · Traverse City, MIimproper use of procedures by maintenance personnel at an overhaul facility during overhaul of the landing gear, allowing corrosion to occur on the barrel lugs of the landing gear, which subsequently led to fatigue cracking of the lugs and eventual collapse…Apr 3, 1996 · N421MQ · Minor damageNTSB LAX96LA090Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportATR ATR 42-300 · Honolulu, HIthe flight attendant's decision to leave her seat in an area of forecast and known moderate turbulence. The turbulence was a related factor.Dec 30, 1995 · N4202G · No damageNTSB NYC93FA137Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportAerospatiale ATR-42-300 · Jamaica, NYMissjudged clearance by the captain of the B-747, hz-ais, as he attempted to maneuver around the ATR-42, N242AT. A factor related to the accident was the diverted attention of the captain of the B-747.Jul 25, 1993 · N242AT · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB CHI93FA129Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAerospatiale ATR-42-300 · Chicago, ILthe unqualified baggage handler's attempting to load an unfamiliar airplane and inadequate training by the airline which employed the baggage handler.Apr 5, 1993 · N422MQ · Minor damageNTSB CHI91MA220Accident · No injuriesMajor investigationFinal reportAerospace ATR-42-300 · Peoria, ILInadequate aircraft equipment component (failed bolt), and insufficient inspection standards pertaining to the failed bolt. A factor related to the accident is inaccurate maintenance record keeping relating to oil consumption.Jul 17, 1991 · N425TE · Substantial damageNTSB MIA91IA032Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportATR ATR-42-300 · St. ThomasThe failure of the left main landing gear side brace lower arm due to fatigue resulting from corrosion formation, which resulted from improper design to prevent corrosion formation.Nov 26, 1990 · N971NA · Minor damageNTSB CHI89IA034Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAerospatiale ATR-42 · Mosinee, WIStall induced by the accretion of moderate to severe clear icing.Dec 22, 1988 · N427MQ · No damageNTSB CHI88IA045Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAerospatiale ATR-42 · Waterloo, IAJan 19, 1988 · N421MQ · Minor damage
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
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FAA incident reports · 85

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

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Service difficulty reports · 3,614

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STCs that may be installed · 96

Approved for this 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.

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    WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('8680920')
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PMA parts · 1,000+

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 model on its data sheet, so check the FAA record before relying on it. Newest first.

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  WHERE tcds_number IN ('A53EU')
    AND len(list_intersect(tcds_models, ['ATR42-300'])) > 0
  ORDER BY supplement_date DESC, drs_guid DESC"

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The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

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