Aircraft model · Fixed wing single engine · Airplane · registry code 0390203

Manufacturer (registry)
AIR TRACTOR INC
Model
AT-400A
Registry code
0390203
Registered
19 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing single engine
Engines
1 · Turbo-prop
Seats
1
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSA9SW
Holder
Air Tractor Inc.

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 · 27

1979Registered nowDeregistered2026
Aircraft by the year they were built: 27 aircraft
19792
19804
19812
19829
19834
19841
19853
19871
20091

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 11

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

1982In forceSuperseded2026
ADs by the year they took effect: 17 ADs
19821
19921
19962
19971
19991
20011
20033
20051
20083
20092
20211
See all 17 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 ('0390203'))
  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 · 5

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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 ('0390203'))
  GROUP BY s.saib_number ORDER BY issue_date DESC"

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Registered aircraft · 19

See all 19 registered aircraft
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('0390203')
  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 CEN25LA303Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT-400A · Lamoni, IAThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during an aborted takeoff.Aug 3, 2025 · N3157B · Substantial damageNTSB ERA22LA255Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT-400A · Pemberton Township, NJThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and a subsequent loss of control.Jun 1, 2022 · N3658T · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA163Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT 400A · Parma, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in variable wind conditions, which resulted in the right wing impacting muddy terrain.Mar 11, 2019 · N400DQ · Substantial damageNTSB CEN13LA239Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Bowling Green, MOThe failure of the engine supercharger's rear bearing, which resulted in the loss of engine power.Apr 24, 2013 · N23416 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI08CA257Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-400A · Luverne, MNThe failure of the compressor turbine blades which resulted in the loss of power. Factors associated with the accident were the low altitude and the trees.Aug 16, 2008 · N7307W · Substantial damageNTSB CHI06CA254Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-400A · Alliance, NEThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which led to the aircraft tow bar not being removed prior to flight.Aug 24, 2006 · N73006 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL02LA066Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-400A · Hastings, FLFatigue cracking in the most outboard splice bolt hole in the lower spar cap of the right wing. .Mar 26, 2002 · N3159G · Substantial damageNTSB FTW99LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-400A · Bunkie, LAThe total loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Nov 19, 1998 · N23787 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW97LA223Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-400A · Black Oak, ARThe loss of engine power due to compressor turbine blade failure. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Jun 13, 1997 · N3161J · DestroyedNTSB FTW97LA169Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-400 · Fluvanna, TXThe loss of engine power due to the failure of the reduction gear box. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Apr 19, 1997 · N73127 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW91DRD04Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportAir Tractor AT 301 · Lake Providence, LAA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons resulting in a forced landing and nose over on landing.May 10, 1991 · N3658T · Substantial damageNTSB FTW88DQG02Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Lockney, TXAfter completing a swath run, the plt began a procedure turn to the right for another run. During the maneuver, the acft stalled & turned counterclockwise for about 180 deg before impacting the ground in a nose down, left wing low attitude.Oct 19, 1987 · N73127 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW86FQG09Accident · No injuriesFinal reportAir Tractor AT-400A · Hereford, TXThe plt reptd that as he was returning to the arpt, the eng lost power from a 'low fuel and/or rough Air' condition. Subsequently, the acft was damaged when it was landed on uneven terrain near a creek. Less than 1 gal of fuel was remaining in the acft. The…Feb 19, 1986 · N23592 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW83FA270Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-400A · Lane City, TXThe plt was leading a flt of 2 acft on an aerial application mission. The plt of the 2nd acft stated that at the end of a swath run, the lead acft pulled up to an almost vertical attitude & to an alt of between 300 & 400 ft AGL. At that time, the plane…Jun 9, 1983 · N31619 · DestroyedNTSB SEA79DYA27Accident · No injuriesClosedAir Tractor AT-301 · Newdale, IDAug 10, 1979 · N8791S · Substantial damage
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
  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
  WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('0390203')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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FAA incident reports · 22

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

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  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('0390203')
  ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"

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Service difficulty reports · 2

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  WHERE aircraft_model_key = 'AT400A'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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STCs that may be installed · 49

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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  FROM (
    SELECT stc_number, min(matched_model) AS matched_model
    FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_stc.parquet'
    WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('0390203')
    GROUP BY stc_number
  ) m JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc.parquet' s USING (stc_number)
  ORDER BY s.status = 'Current' DESC, s.status_date DESC, s.stc_number"

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