Aircraft model · Fixed wing multi engine · Airplane · registry code 8680946

Manufacturer (registry)
AEROSPATIALE/ALENIA
Model
ATR-72-212
Registry code
8680946
Registered
3 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing multi engine
Engines
2 · Turbo-prop
Seats
76
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 · 19

1993Registered nowDeregistered2026
Aircraft by the year they were built: 19 aircraft
19932
199413
19954

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 109

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

1991In forceSuperseded2026
ADs by the year they took effect: 125 ADs
19913
19921
19937
19944
19951
19964
19972
19987
19993
20002
20016
20036
20043
20051
20064
20071
20084
20094
20102
20115
20121
20132
20144
20152
20161
20171
20183
20195
20203
20217
20222
20236
20244
20259
20265
See all 125 ADs
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Information bulletins that may apply · 5

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Registered aircraft · 3

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  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('8680946')
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NTSB investigations · 5

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

NTSB DCA04MA045Accident · Serious injuriesClass 1 · MajorFinal reportATR 72 · San Juan, PRthe captain's failure to execute proper techniques to recover from the bounced landings and his subsequent failure to execute a go-around.May 9, 2004 · N438AT · DestroyedNTSB ATL03LA051Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale ATR-72-212 · Atlanta, GAThe flight's encounter with severe turbulence that resulted in serious injury to a flight attendant.Mar 1, 2003 · N642AS · No damageNTSB MIA99LA039Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale ATR-72-212 · Fort Lauderdale, FLan abrupt maneuver in response to a traffic avoidance system alert, resulting in a flight attendant falling and breaking a leg.Dec 1, 1998 · N414WF · No damageNTSB FTW97IA222Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAerospatiale ATR-72-12 · Dallas, TXthe engine fire during descent resulting from a loose, leaking fuel transfer tube due to improper installation and alignment of the transfer tube's retaining clip. Contributing factors were the inadequate design of the clamp, the failure of the operator to…Jun 14, 1997 · N438AT · Minor damageNTSB CHI95IA313Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAerospatiale ATR-72 · Chicago, ILimproper installation of the #7 and #8 fuel nozzle manifold transfer tubes by company maintenance personnel, and an inadequate exhaust drain fitting gasket, which resulted in fuel leaks at the respective 'O' ring/gasket fittings; blockage of the fuel/oil…Sep 6, 1995 · N414WF · Minor damage
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FAA incident reports · 12

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

Incident 20030901022069IAerosp ATR72212 · San Juan, Puerto Rico(-23) On September 1, 2003, this office received notification from southern region operations center concerning American eagle flt. 5408 (438AT) an ATR-72. While parked at the gate the pilot reported smoke in the cockpit. All 40 passengers were deplaned…Sep 1, 2003 · N438ATIncident 20030810027139IAerosp ATR72 · San Juan, Puerto Rico(-23) On 08/10/03 executives airlines (d/b/a American eagle) flight 5244, departed from San Juan to st. lucia. This flight had been delayed. It was scheduled for 1740, but took off at 1915 local time. After take off, the flight attendant advised the pilot…Aug 10, 2003 · N429AT · Minor damageAccident 20030301034319AAerosp ATR72212 · Crestview, FL(-23) On March 1, 2003, at 0630 eastern standard time, an aerospatiale ATR-72-212, N642AS, registered to and operated by atlantic southeast airlines as flight 4268, encountered severe turbulence at approximately 50 miles north of the Crestview VOR enroute…Mar 1, 2003 · N642ASIncident 20001201022039IAerosp ATR72212 · Atlanta, GA(-23) Asoa flight#4068, N643AS, was being marshalled into gate C29 at the Atlanta airport. The flight was being guided by a marshaller assisted by 2 wing walkers. During taxi the right wing of N643AS struck the right wing of another parked and empty atr,…Dec 1, 2000 · N643AS · Minor damageIncident 20000131000109IAerosp ATR72212 · Chattanooga, TN(-23) Aircraft marshalled to terminal and struck terminal bldg. With a wing tip. Aileron replaced. Ndt shows no structural deformation. Aircraft marshaller is company employee and utilized the incorrect aircraft clearance line (delineated on the tarmac) for…Jan 31, 2000 · N642AS · Minor damageIncident 19971011035349IAerosp ATR72212 · Traverse City, MINarrative: American eagle (simmons airlines-sima), flight 4253 IG3197019 an aerospatiale ATR-72, aircraft serial number 438, registration number N438AT, operating as American eagle flight 4253, landed at o'hare airport, chicago, Illinois at approximately…Oct 11, 1997 · N438ATIncident 19970614017889IAerosp ATR72212 · Dallas-Ft Worth, TXNarrative: PIC stated that during approach to dfw, the no. 2 engine warning light illuminated. The crew discharged 1 (one) fire bottle and the fire was extinguished. The aircraft landed without further incident. Preliminary maintenance investigation found the…Jun 14, 1997 · N438AT · Minor damageIncident 19970125002929IAerosp ATR72 · Chattanooga, TNNarrative: the aircraft departed cha at approximately 1900 on January 25, 1997. On the aircraft was two flight crew, two cabin crew and three passengers. During climb at approximately 7,600 feet the aircraft encountered clear air turbulence. Flight attendant,…Jan 25, 1997 · N641AS · Minor damageIncident 19960920035269IAerosp ATR72212 · San Juan, Puerto RicoNarrative: executive flight 5527 from sju to sdq, made an emergency evacuation at the end of runway 8 due to smoke in the passenger cabin. No injuries was reported. It was later determined by maintenance that an air valve ring had broken. It was replaced and…Sep 20, 1996 · N429ATIncident 19951018045379IAerosp ATR72212 · Fort Wayne, INNarrative: on October 18, 1995 simmons flight 4003 was enroute from chicago, IL (ord) to columbus, oh (cmh). During this flight the crew noticed the left engine torque value drop. They then noticed all left engine parameters were decreasing. The left…Oct 18, 1995 · N410ATIncident 19950906035259IAerosp ATR72 · Chicago, ILClimb NR1 engine fire light. Shutdown. Still on. Used bottles. Light out. Had fire no leak chk nozzle change per ADSep 6, 1995 · N414WF · Minor damageIncident 19950416010519IAerosp ATR72212 · Springfield, MONarrative: American eagle flight 3948 departed sgf at 2010Z. The aircraft was on climb out, enroute to dfw when the crew experienced a torque flux on the number two engine. The aircrew requested priority handling from ATC, and landing was made without…Apr 16, 1995 · N438AT
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Service difficulty reports · 4,441

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STCs that may be installed · 91

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 ('8680946')
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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, ['ATR72-212'])) > 0
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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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