# British BAC 1-11 215/AU

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 1480221
- Manufacturer (registry): BRITISH AIRCRAFT CORP
- Model: BAC 1-11 215/AU
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 2 · Turbo-jet
- Seats: 72
- Weight class: 20,000 lb and over
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS A5EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A5EU) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Airbus SAS
- Registered aircraft: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/british-bac-1-11-215-au

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)

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None matched.

## Registered aircraft

None registered with this model now.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to aircraft with this model.

## FAA accident and incident reports (4)

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.

- [Incident 19870529041129I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870529041129I), May 29, 1987: Bac 111215AU (N1131J), Detroit, MI, Minor damage. On takeoff the aircraft lost a main landing gear wheel. Safe landing at destination. Outer wheel bearing failed.
- [Incident 19870118031809I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870118031809I), Jan 18, 1987: Bac 111215AU (N1130J), Pittsburgh, PA. The pilot reported abnormal elevator control response on takeoff. Test flight revealed no discrepancies.
- [Incident 19800305028609I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800305028609I), Mar 5, 1980: Bac 111215AU (N1131J), Pittsburgh, PA, Minor damage. Aircraft taxied into baggage cart. Baggage cart tow handle latch defective, allowing brake to release.
- [Incident 19790130004819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790130004819I), Jan 30, 1979: Bac 111215AU (N1131J), Albany, NY. Takeoff aborted due to blown tire.

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