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Boeing DHC-8-102

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Aircraft model · Fixed wing multi engine · Airplane · registry code 1386002

Manufacturer (registry)
BOEING
Model
DHC-8-102
Registry code
1386002
Registered
3 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing multi engine
Engines
2 · Turbo-prop
Seats
39
Weight class
20,000 lb and over
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSA13NM
Holder
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited

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 · 43

1987Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 159

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

1986In forceSuperseded2026
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Registered aircraft · 3

N807EXFrontera Flight Holdings Inc · Dover, DEBuilt 1991 · S/N 292N837EXBank Of Utah Trustee · Salt Lake City, UTS/N 217N839EXBank Of Utah Trustee · Salt Lake City, UTBuilt 1990 · S/N 226
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NTSB investigations · 9

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 3 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 6 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB DCA14CA031Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDe Havilland DHC8 - 102 · Philadelphia, PAan inadvertent encounter with several birds during approach that resulted in substantial damage to the airplane.Nov 25, 2013 · N808EX · Substantial damageNTSB DCA13FA094Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBombardier DHC8 · Newark, NJthe frozen left main landing gear (MLG) uplock roller due to lack of lubrication and the uplock latch that had worn beyond acceptable tolerances, which prevented the flight crew from extending the left MLG using the alternate extension system. Contributing to…May 18, 2013 · N934HA · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing DHC-8-102 · Huntington, WVThe inadequate communication among ground crew personnel, which resulted in the airplane’s collision with a deice truck.Jan 16, 2012 · N839EX · Substantial damageNTSB SEA01IA161Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-8-102 · Portland, ORImproper tension of the right control yoke chain; a worn right aileron spring tab hinge bearing; improper tension of the left aileron spring tab aft spring and worn contact stud; improper tension of the right aileron spring tab and a worn contact stud; a worn…Aug 28, 2001 · N827PH · No damageNTSB IAD00IA026Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing - Canada DHC-8-102 · Baltimore, MDthe missing elevator stop bumper that resulted in elevator over-travel and damage to the elevator. A factor in the incident was the abrupt release of the elevator control lock in windy conditions.Mar 12, 2000 · N838EX · Minor damageNTSB NYC00LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing - Canada DHC-8-102 · Philadelphia, PAAn in flight collision with birds.Oct 7, 1999 · N818EX · Substantial damageNTSB SEA97LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-8 · Wenatchee, WAfailure of the ground marshaller to marshal the airplane into a correct parking place on the ramp, her failure to verify clearance between the right wing of the airplane and the ground de-ice cart, and failure of the flight crew to ensure clearance of the…Mar 26, 1997 · N826PH · Substantial damageNTSB ATL94IA048Incident · Minor injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing DHC-8-102 · Charlotte, NCAn inflight encounter with turbulence, and the flight attendant's failure to fasten her seatbelt.Feb 11, 1994 · N882CC · No damageNTSB MIA93LA090Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-8-102 · Jacksonville, FLThe operator's lack of adequate instructions to crewmembers as to when flight attendants can resume cabin duties after being told to be seated by the captain.Mar 23, 1993 · N928HA · No damage
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FAA incident reports · 100

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

Incident 20141112020569IBoeing DHC-8-102 · Charlotte, NCOn pushback aircraft struck a catering truck. The aircraft sustained damage to the bottom of the rudder, tailcone,and rear navigation light. The rudder was damaged at the bottom tip. The tail cone was pushed into the aircraft about three feet. An engineering…Nov 12, 2014 · N806EX · Minor damageAccident 20131124024339ABombardier DHC-8-102 · Philadelphia, PAOn November 24, 2013 aircraft N808EX piedmont airlines flight #4314 encountered several bird strikes on approach five miles east of the Philadelphia International Airport at an altitude of 4000 ft. Maintenance completed birdstrike inspection and found servere…Nov 24, 2013 · N808EX · Substantial damageAccident 20130518008759ADehavilland DHC-8-102 · Newark, NJAfter an uneventful flight from kphl to kewr, crew selected gear down on final to rwy 4R at kewr. Gear indication was left gear not down and locked. Crew initiated a go around and cycled the landing gear with no change in gear indication. Crew initiated an…May 18, 2013 · N934HA · Substantial damage
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Service difficulty reports · 9,272

SDR CA190802005Bearing · seized(CAN) FLIGHT CREW REPORTED AILERON CONTROL HAD AN ODD FEELING IN FLIGHT, SOMEWHAT STIFF AND HEAVY. UPON AN UNEVENTFUL LANDING, MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL CARRIED OUT A FULL OPERATIONAL CHECK OF THE ROLL CONTROL SYSTEM I.A.W DH8 AMM 27-10-00-06 WHICH INCLUDED CHECKIJul 30, 2019 · Dhav DHC8102 · Aileron Control SystemSDR CA190821005Unknown · smoke(CAN) WHILE TAXIING THE CREW HEARD A CLUNKING SOUND AND THEN OBSERVED SMOKE IN THE FLIGHT DECK AND CABIN AREAS. THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO THE GATE. . (TC# 20190821005)Jul 25, 2019 · Dhav DHC8102 · Air Distribution SystemSDR CA190726022Acm · seized(CAN) THE CREW MADE A GATE RETURN AS CABIN TEMP COULD NOT BE CONTROLLED IN MANUAL OR AUTO MODE. AFTER A SYSTEM RESET AND ENGINE START THEY BEGAN TO LEAVE THE APRON WHEN THEY HEARD A CLUNKING SOUND FOLLOWED BY VISIBLE SMOKE IN THE FLIGHT DECK AND CABIN. THEY REJul 25, 2019 · Dhav DHC8102 · Cabin Compressor System
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STCs that may be installed · 138

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 ST00153IBInstallation of Static Line ProvisionsVoyageur Aviation Corp.STC ST12461IBInstallation of Cockpit Voice Recorder with optional RIPS UpgradeMid- Canada Mod CenterSTC ST00197IBInstallation of the Universal Quick Access Recorder (uQAR)Flight Data Technologies Inc.
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The same model under other registry codes

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

Boeing Of Canada/Dehav Div DHC-8-1021 registered aircraftRegistry code 1385303Dehavilland DHC-8-1021 registered aircraftRegistry code 2809003Boeing Of Canada DHC-8-1020 registered aircraftRegistry code 1385305Bombardier DHC-8-1020 registered aircraftRegistry code 1390002
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