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Airbus A320-232

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Aircraft model · Fixed wing multi engine · Airplane · registry codes 3940004, 3940304

Manufacturer (registry)
AIRBUS · AIRBUS SAS
Model
A320-232
Registry codes
3940004, 3940304
Registered
189 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing multi engine
Engines
2 · Turbo-fan
Seats
200
Weight class
20,000 lb and over
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSA28NM
Holder
Airbus SAS

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. 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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Aircraft by year built · 215

1996Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 366

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

1990In forceSuperseded2026
See all 527 ADs
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Information bulletins that may apply · 6

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Registered aircraft · 189

N1902UUnited Airlines Inc · Chicago, ILBuilt 2006 · S/N 2714N1914UUnited Airlines Inc · Chicago, ILS/N 2223N489UAUnited Airlines Inc · Chicago, ILBuilt 2002 · S/N 1702
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NTSB investigations · 25

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

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 21 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 4 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB DCA26WA177Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · ForeignAirbus A320-232 · Punta Cana, Dominican RepublicApr 4, 2026 · N794JB · No damageNTSB DCA26LA165Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAirbus A320-232 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean)The airplane’s encounter with turbulence resulted in serious injuries to a flight attendant who was not seated due to completion of arrival compliance checks.Mar 19, 2026 · N605JB · No damageNTSB DCA26LA047Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAirbus A320-232 · Chicago, ILUnited Airlines flight crew’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from the parked Envoy Airlines airplane while taxiing in winter weather conditions.Nov 29, 2025 · N490UA · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
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FAA incident reports · 33

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

Incident 20261011013109IAirbus A320-232 · Fort Lauderdale, FLInspector/asi [privacy data omitted] was assigned to investigate a bird strike event that took place while a/c [privacy data omitted] was landing runway 10R at fll on 10/11/2026 at 1443Z. Post flight inspection revealed a dent below the captains window. A log…Oct 11, 2026 · N651JB · Minor damageIncident 20260904011909IAirbus A320-232 · New York, NYThe flight crew experienced an exceptionally long taxi sequence involving multiple reroutes, requiring them to shut down an engine and restart it just minutes prior to departure. Once cleared, the first officer (fo), acting as the pilot flying, executed a…Sep 4, 2026 · N592JB · No damageIncident 20260822011789IAirbus A320-232 · Boston, MADuring a low approach, at approximately 59 feet from touchdown, a large flock of birds crossed the aircraft's flight path, striking the airframe, wings, flaps, landing gear, and engines. The flight crew continued the landing as a safe touchdown was assured.…Aug 22, 2026 · N569JB · Minor damage
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Service difficulty reports · 32,613

SDR YENA2026102200991Unknown · odorFLT#1161, LGA-DJT. AFTER DESCENDING THROUGH 4,000 FEET, F3/F4 COMPLAINED OF AN ODOR EVENT INCLUDING BURNING EYES AND HEADACHE CONCENTRATED IN THE AFT CABIN.; COMPLIED WITH INFORMATION NOTICE 2017-T015, STEP 1, ISOLATED FAULT TO TYPE 1. ACCOMPLISHED DE-CONTAMINOct 21, 2026 · N640JB · Airbus A320232 · Air Distribution SystemSDR AALA202610231336Bottle · low pressureAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: L1 PASSENGER DOOR ASSIST BOTTLE PRESSURE REQUIRES SERVICING. MAINTENANCE SERVICED LEFT ONE PASSENGER DOOR ASSIST BOTTLE. LEAK CHECK PERFORMED. NO DEFECT NOTED. REFERENCE AMM 52-10-00Oct 20, 2026 · N649AW · Airbus A320232 · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR CALA2026102220530Plate · corrodedAFT CARGO BAY, AFT LAV EXHAUST VENT BETWEEN FR 69 & FR 70, STR 30R - 33R HAD CORROSION ON LOWER, INBD SIDE AT CONTACT POINT OF VENT OUTLET & AIRFRAME. R & R THE PLATE, FR 69-70 S30-33R IAW SRM 53-41-00-210 -030-C1, SRM 53-41-11-283-065, & SRM 51-72-11-911-001Oct 20, 2026 · N438UA · Airbus A320232 · Fuselage Main, Structure
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STCs that may be installed · 304

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.

STC ST03438NYInstallation of Adams Rite Lavatory EquipmentDelta Engineering CorporationSTC ST12434ACReplacement of the wing fuel tank access panel gasketAviation Devices & Electronic Components, LLCSTC ST02714CHModify the aircraft interior to match standard passenger configurationsAtin OOH LLC
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The same model under other registry codes

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

Airbus Industrie A320-232109 registered aircraftRegistry code 3930326
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