# Air Tractor AT-302

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 0390104
- Manufacturer (registry): AIR TRACTOR INC
- Model: AT-302
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 1
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS A9SW](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A9SW) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Air Tractor Inc.
- Registered aircraft: 1
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/air-tractor-at-302

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

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

- [AD 2021-05-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-05-14): TE flap control system · Air Tractor AT-250, AT-300, AT-301 and 19 more. Effective Apr 29, 2021
- [AD 2008-26-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-26-01): Overturn skid plate kit · Air Tractor AT-250, AT-300, AT-301 and 15 more. Effective Jan 28, 2009
- [AD 2008-09-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-09-10): Aluminum spar caps · Air Tractor AT-300, AT-301, AT-302 and 2 more. Effective May 8, 2008
- [AD 2005-18-20](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-18-20): "FASTprop" propeller de-icers · Hartzell PHC-C3YF-1RF/F8468A(B,K)-8R constant speed propeller (STC SA00718LA or 17 others). Effective Oct 14, 2005
- [AD 2005-13-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-13-12): Front and rear spar of the horizontal stabilizer · Air Tractor AT-300, AT-301, AT-302 and 11 more. Effective Aug 5, 2005
- [AD 98-25-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-25-01): Flap Actuator Overtravel Stop · Air Tractor AT-300, AT-301, AT-302 and 13 more. Effective Jan 19, 1999
- [AD 97-14-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-14-05): Fin Front Spar Attachment Fittings · Air Tractor AT-301, AT-302, AT-400 and 5 more. Effective Aug 25, 1997
- [AD 96-24-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-24-08): Parking Brake Valve · Air Tractor AT-250, AT-300, AT-301 and 7 more. Effective Dec 23, 1996
- [AD 92-07-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/92-07-14): Wing Structure · Air Tractor AT-300, AT-301, AT-302 and 2 more. Effective May 8, 1992
- [AD 83-18-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/83-18-01): Fuselage Attach Fittings · Air Tractor AT-300, AT-301 and AT-302. Effective Sep 6, 1983
- [AD 82-06-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/82-06-12): Main Landing Gear Struts · Air Tractor AT-300, AT-301, AT-302 and 2 more. Effective Mar 25, 1982

Historical (superseded or no longer in force):

- [AD 2008-11-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-11-17) (historical): Overturn skid plate in the cockpit area · Air Tractor AT-250, AT-300, AT-301 and 14 more. Effective Jul 7, 2008
- [AD 2003-06-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-06-01) (historical): Wing centerline splice joint · Air Tractor AT-300, AT-301, AT-302 and 2 more. Effective Apr 4, 2003
- [AD 2002-25-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-25-09) (historical): Overturn skid plate · Air Tractor AT-250, AT-300, AT-301 and 10 more. Effective Feb 10, 2003
- [AD 96-23-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-23-19) (historical): Flap Actuator Overtravel Stop · Air Tractor AT-300, AT-301, AT-302 and 13 more. Effective Dec 18, 1996

## Information bulletins (advisory) (4)

- [SAIB CE-16-27](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-16-27): Flight Controls, Trailing Edge (TE) Flap Control System. Issued Oct 31, 2016
- [SAIB CE-11-41](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-11-41): Fuselage, Wing Attach Fittings. Issued Jun 29, 2011
- [SAIB CE-11-30](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-11-30): Aircraft Structures. Issued May 9, 2011
- [SAIB CE-04-23](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-04-23): . Issued Dec 2, 2003

## Registered aircraft (1)

- [N550BH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N550BH): [Woodley Aerial Leasing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WOODLEY%20AERIAL%20LEASING%20LLC), [Walnut, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Walnut), S/N 302-0184

## NTSB investigations (4)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB CEN13LA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA283), May 9, 2013: Air Tractor AT-302 (N3650B), Winnie, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The improper decision by the pilot to attempt a flight with a known fuel system-related maintenance discrepancy, which resulted in a fuel imbalance and subsequent fuel starvation during an approach…
- [NTSB FTW02LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA258), Sep 13, 2002: Air Tractor AT-302 (N8843S), Lacompte, LA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The loss of engine power for undetermined reason. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain available to the pilot for the forced landing, and low altitude maneuvering.
- [NTSB LAX91DUJ03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91DUJ03), Nov 16, 1990: Air Tractor AT-302 (N4441S), Somerton, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE FAILURE OF THE NUMBER 3 EXHAUST VALVE WHICH LED TO AN ENGINE FAILURE AND SUBSEQUENT CRASH LANDING.
- [NTSB LAX81FUJ88](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81FUJ88), Aug 19, 1981: Air Tractor AT-302 (N5232S), Phoenix, AZ, destroyed, 1 fatal

## FAA accident and incident reports (8)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 20130508012639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130508012639A), May 8, 2013: Air Tractor Inc AT-302 (N3650B), Winnie, TX, Destroyed. In 1999, Air tractor put out two service letters for all models of Air tractor aircraft stating a fuel imbalance can result by a number of different situations…
- [Incident 20070809023629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070809023629I), Aug 9, 2007: Airtrc AT302 (N8560S), Creston, IA, Minor damage. (-23) The pilot attempted to takeoff on a grass strip, with approximately 200 gallons of lorsban for an aerial application operation. After a ground roll of…
- [Accident 20020913027739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020913027739A), Sep 13, 2002: Airtrc AT302 (N8843S), Lecompte, LA, Destroyed. (-23) Pilot was race tracking over a bean field 3 miles outside Lecompte, Louisiana, pilot pulled up in front of a row of trees, turned left and the engine…
- [Incident 19920724043979I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920724043979I), Jul 24, 1992: Airtrc AT302 (N8843S), Mcgehee, AR. Change in engine instruments and vibration. Precautionary landing in field. Blade in first stage compressor broke.
- [Incident 19920414017009I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920414017009I), Apr 14, 1992: Airtrc AT302 (N50GS), Anton, CO. Engine failed on pull up from a spray run. Dumped load. Landed safely in wheat field.
- [Incident 19910928046679I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910928046679I), Sep 28, 1991: Airtrc AT302 (N8540S), Holy Springs, MS, Minor damage. Lost engine power on climb. Forced landing in field. Ground looped. Stopped upside down. NR7 cylinder had cracked.
- [Accident 19901115050889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901115050889A), Nov 15, 1990: Airtrc AT302 (N4441S), Somerton, AZ, Substantial damage. Engine quit on swath run. Nosed over on forced landing. Stuck valve caused cylinder to crack and engine failed.
- [Accident 19810819050499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810819050499A), Aug 19, 1981: Airtrc AT302 (N5232S), Phoenix, AZ, Destroyed. Aircraft hit wires and crashed during night time spraying operation.

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (46)

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

- [STC SA01800SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01800SE): Fabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control. TCW Technologies, LLC
- [STC SA01861SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01861SE): Fabrication and installation of Landing Light Controller. TCW Technologies, LLC
- [STC SA7965SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA7965SW): Application of fabric and polyurethane finishing system. Shady Aviation LLC
- [STC SA01240SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01240SE): Installation of secondary voltage indication system. Visual Instruments LLC
- [STC SA4503NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4503NM): Remove original cloth covering and install Ceconite covering. Ceconite Division of Poly-Fiber Inc
- [STC SA04776NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04776NY): The HIPEC Covering and Finishing System must be performed and maintained. HIPEC Aircraft Coatings Inc
- [STC SA03819NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA03819NY): Installation and maintenance of Oratex 6000 Covering and Coating System. Lanitz-Prena Folien Factory GmbH
- [STC SA00401BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00401BO): Installation of a SkyTrax100B UAT receiver. Avidyne Corporation
- [STC SA00888SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00888SE): Option 1: Install Walter M601-E11S engine and a Hartzell HC-B3TW-3/T10282N+4 propeller or a Walter M601-E11 engine and an Avia V508-E-AG 106/A propeller per the Master Drawing List and Installation Instructions given in Approved Model List SA00888SE. (Note: Prior to July 17, 2002, the model M601-E11S engine was designated as the model M601-E11 engine). Option 2: Install a Walter M601-D11 engine and Avia V508-E-AG 106/A propeller per Cascade Flying Service Master Drawing List CFS-MDL-0001 Rev G, dated June 15, 2004, and Cascade Flying Service Document CFS-IM-107, Rev A, dated July 29, 2003, “Installation Instructions for Walter Turbine Installation on Air Tractor 300 & 400 Series Ag Aircraft,” or later FAA-approved revisions to these documents. NOTE: The Air Tractor model AT-400, AT-402B, AT-502, AT-502B, and AT-503A airplanes are not eligible for modification under option 2. Cascade Flying Service LLC
- [STC SA02268CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02268CH): Installation of Airwolf Filter Corp. Air Oil Separator. Airwolf Filter Corporation
- [STC SA02135SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02135SE): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In-Flight Data). Electronics International Inc
- [STC SA04165NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04165NY): Installation of Latitude Technologies Skynode S200 Satcom system must be performed. Latitude Technologies Corporation
- [STC SA02205SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02205SE): Installation of a replacement airframe fuel pump in accordance with Cascade Flying Service Master Drawing List FW-CFS545-90, Rev. B, dated October 19, 2011, or later FAA approved revision. Cascade Aircraft conversions LLC
- [STC SA01745WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01745WI): Installation of a Cable Cutter System on the Main Landing Gear. Hershey Flying Service Inc
- [STC SA00382BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00382BO): Installation of Globalstar Antenna and Cradle provisions to support a Globalstar GPS-1700 in non-composite airplanes. Avidyne Corporation
- [STC SA02276AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02276AK): Installation of AMSAFE Aviation Inflatable Restraints. AMSAFE Inc
- [STC SA00478CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00478CH): Installation of Cooper Superflite 102 Fabric. Aviation Products Systems Inc
- [STC SA00489LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00489LA): Installation of winglets. Aero Spraying Service Inc
- [STC ST03554CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03554CH): Installation of Rotary Gatekeeper and provisions equipment. Turbine Conversions Ltd
- [STC SA00403SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00403SE): Installation of Vortex Generators on the wings. Micro AeroDynamics Inc
- [STC SA02985CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02985CH): Installation of a Cool Start System in accordance with Installation Instructions , Revision A, dated April 14, 2011, or later FAA Approved revision. Turbine Conversions Ltd
- [STC SA00068SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00068SE): Installation of fuel flow/pressure instruments. (W/TSIO-360-MB1). Electronics International Inc
- [STC SA02110CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02110CH): Installation of a Time Trac Data Recorder. P2 Incorporated
- [STC SA2693NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2693NM): Installation of Electronics International digital volt/amp gauges and accessories. Electronics International Inc
- [STC SP00400SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SP00400SE): Installation of various propeller electrical de-icer models. SMR Technologies
- [STC SA2505NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2505NM): Installation of Pheromone aerial application system. (AT-400A RESTRICTED CATEGORY). Herculite Products Inc
- [STC SA01639NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01639NY): Replacement of 12 refrigerant in air conditioning system with Enviro Refrigerant Hotshot R414B. Scale Modelbuilders Inc
- [STC SA8075SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA8075SW): Installation of fiberglass covering. (M-62 SERIES PT-19) (G-73 SCHWEIZER). Razorback Fabrics Inc
- [STC SA01258SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01258SE): Installation of the Automatic Flagman Dispenser Models in accordance with Automatic Flagman Master Drawing Lists specified in attached AML, or later FAA approved revision.This STC supercedes several existing STC s as listed in the notes on the attached AML. R-S Sales Inc
- [STC SA572EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA572EA): Installation of Goodrich Model 5735K deicer kit (P/N 5735 deicer boot, P/N D-5735-1 cable, P/N 5735H hardware kit). Limited to aircraft which incorporate Goodrich Propeller Deicing Systems equipped with Goodrich Propeller Deicer Boot P/N 4E1185-5 on Hartzell propellers as listed on STC SA572EA eligibility list. Goodrich Corp
- [STC SA1110GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1110GL): Surrendered and incorporated into STC SA00478CH. AAR
- [STC SA265NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA265NW): Installation of Automatic Flagman Model No. 4 (Dispenser System) on the upper surface of the right wing root. R-S Sales Inc
- [STC SA2687NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2687NM): Installation of Truboplus/ Electronics Int'l gauges and switches. Aero Manufacturing Inc
- [STC SA812NE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA812NE): Installation of BF Goodrich Model 6975-1 De-Icer kit or BF Goodrich Model 6975-10 De-Icer kit. BF Goodrich Aerospace
- [STC SA00151SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00151SE): Fabrication and Installation of vortex generators and "delta wings" on the wings and a strake mounted above the left- and right-hand wing/fuselage junctions. Aeronautical Testing Service Inc
- [STC SA00648AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00648AT): Installation of chemical rinsing system. Paul S Woods
- [STC SA7610SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA7610SW): Installation of Garrett TPE-331-25 turbine engine and Hartzell HC-B3TN-5E-T10178H-11 propeller. Bailey Flying Service
- [STC SA4356WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4356WE): Installation of two Albany Int'l dispersion pods, Dwg. No. 21940 or21961. Ecogen, Inc
- [STC SA1626NM PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1626NM%20PAGE%201): Installation of Electronics Int'l Digital EGT/CHT Instruments and accessories. (201 Series). Electronics International
- [STC SA2157SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2157SO): Installation of chemical evacuation system to remove residue from the agricultural spray dispersal system. (AT-502 RESTRICTED CATEGORY). Paul S Woods
- [STC SA3325SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3325SO): Installation of a chemical rinsing system. Paul S Woods
- [STC SA2350NM PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2350NM%20PAGE%201): Installation of Electronics International Inc digital carburetor/outside air temperature gauges. Electronics International
- [STC SA4302NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4302NM): Installation of Electronics Int'l digital automatic engine analyzer. Electronics International
- [STC SA3862NM PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3862NM%20PAGE%201): Installation of Electronics International Primary TIT/EGT/CHT instruments, remote switches and associated accessories. Electronics International
- [STC SA2190NM PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2190NM%20PAGE%201): Installation of electronics International Digital Volt/Amp Gauges and Accessories. Electronics International
- [STC SA2350NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2350NM) (historical): Installation of Electronics International Inc digital carburetor/outside air temperature gauges listed on the attached continuation sheet and the associated accessories. Electronics International

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