# Cessna 402A - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 207590M - Manufacturer (registry): CESSNA - Model: 402A - Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 2 · Reciprocating - Seats: 9 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Cruise speed: 198 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS A7CE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A7CE) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Textron Aviation Inc. - Registered aircraft: 3 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-402a 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 2023-09-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-09-09): Exhaust Turbine System (Recip) · Aerostar PA-60-600 (Aerostar 600), PA-60-601 (Aerostar 601), PA-60-601P (Aerostar 601P) and 292 more. Effective Jul 17, 2023 - [AD 2023-10-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-10-02): Indicating/Recording System, Navigation · Boeing 18, 23, 35 and 1,060 more. Effective May 26, 2023 - [AD 2018-03-03 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-03-03-R1): Fuselage · Textron 401, 401A, 401B and 13 more. Effective May 23, 2018 - [AD 2016-17-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-17-08): Elevator Tab Control System · Textron 310, 310A, 310B and 46 more. Effective Sep 12, 2016 - [AD 2014-03-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-03-03): Placards and Markings · Cessna 310, 310A, 310B and 37 more. Effective Apr 7, 2014 - [AD 2009-04-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-04-04): Auxiliary wing spar · Cessna 401, 401A, 401B and 3 more. Effective Mar 2, 2009 - [AD 2005-20-25](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-20-25): Avionics bus circuit breaker switches · Cessna 401, 401A, 401B and 15 more. Effective Nov 9, 2005 - [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 2005-12-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-12-12): Right and left wing spar lower cap areas · Cessna 401, 401A, 401B and 5 more. Effective Jun 22, 2005 - [AD 2005-01-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-01-19): Mode S transponders · GARMIN International GTX 330D, GTX 330, GTX 33D and 830 more. Effective Feb 23, 2005 - [AD 2000-01-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-01-16): Exhaust System · Cessna 320, 320-1, 320A and 28 more. Effective Feb 15, 2000 - [AD 98-25-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-25-02): Top-mounted Antenna · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 407, 172, 172A and 243 more. Effective Dec 22, 1998 - [AD 97-01-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-01-13): Fuel, Oil and Hydraulic Hoses · Cessna 150, 150A, 150B and 232 more. Effective Feb 3, 1997 - [AD 96-12-22](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-12-22): Full Flow Engine Oil Adapter · Bellanca CH-300 Pacemaker, 120, 140 and 361 more. Effective Jul 31, 1996 - [AD 92-16-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/92-16-18): Passenger Seat Reinforcement · Cessna 401, 402, 402A and 9 more. Effective Sep 10, 1992 - [AD 90-02-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/90-02-13): Main Landing Gear · Cessna 310, 310A, 310B and 40 more. Effective Feb 5, 1990 - [AD 87-21-02 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/87-21-02-R1): Fuel Filler Openings · Cessna 310D, 310E, 310F and 41 more. Effective Jun 16, 1989 - [AD 70-03-04 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/70-03-04-R1): Turbosupercharger Turbine Housing · Cessna 320D, 320E, 320F and 8 more. Effective Mar 28, 1987 - [AD 76-08-02 R2](https://openairdocs.org/ad/76-08-02-R2): Wing Tip Nose Cap · Cessna 310, 310A, 310B and 41 more. Effective Jan 31, 1983 - [AD 82-12-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/82-12-04): Combined Power Turbine and Propeller Governor Assembly · Cessna 401, 401A, 401B and 11 more. Effective Jun 7, 1982 - [AD 72-14-08 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/72-14-08-R1): Flexible Hose Assemblies · Cessna 310, 310A, 310B and 33 more. Effective Sep 4, 1981 - [AD 73-22-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/73-22-01): Fuel In Wing Leading Edge · Cessna 340, 401, 401A and 11 more. Effective May 29, 1978 - [AD 76-16-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/76-16-07): Engine Attachment Tangs · Allison 250-B17 or 250-B17B engines (Alaskan Turbine S.T.O.L. STC SA117NW or SA2424WE). Effective Aug 20, 1976 - [AD 76-13-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/76-13-07): Fork Bolts · Cessna 401, 401A, 401B and 11 more. Effective Jul 7, 1976 - [AD 72-12-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/72-12-04): Support Of Fuel Lines · Cessna 401, 401A, 401B and 3 more. Effective Jun 16, 1972 - [AD 72-03-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/72-03-07): Landing Gear Failure · Cessna 310, 310A, 310B and 30 more. Effective Feb 9, 1972 - [AD 71-07-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/71-07-04): Emergency Exit Window · Cessna 401, 401A, 401B and 5 more. Effective Apr 6, 1971 - [AD 69-14-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/69-14-01): Fuel Starvation · Cessna 310G, 310H, 310I and 22 more Historical (superseded or no longer in force): - [AD 2018-03-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-03-03) (historical): Fuselage · Textron 401, 401A, 401B and 13 more. Effective Feb 28, 2018 - [AD 2016-07-24](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-07-24) (historical): Elevator Tab Control System · Textron 310, 310A, 310B and 46 more. Effective Apr 26, 2016 - [AD 75-23-08 R5](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-23-08-R5) (historical): Engine Exhaust System · Cessna Aircraft Company, The 320 Model or Series (all), 340 Model or Series (all), 401 Model or Series (all) and 12 more. Effective Nov 4, 1986 - [AD 79-10-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-10-15) (historical): Cracks in Wing Structure · Cessna Aircraft Company, The 401 Model/Series (all), 401A, 401B and 5 more. Effective Feb 27, 1980 ## Information bulletins (advisory) (11) - [SAIB AIR-21-20](https://openairdocs.org/saib/AIR-21-20): TE FLAP CONTROL SYSTEM, Flight Controls –Flap Cable Tension. Issued Dec 16, 2021 - [SAIB CE-14-11R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-14-11R1): Landing Gear; Nose Landing Gear Trunnions. Issued Sep 23, 2015 - [SAIB CE-14-19](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-14-19): Landing Gear; Main Landing Gear (MLG) Torque Link. Issued May 30, 2014 - [SAIB CE-14-11](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-14-11) (historical): Landing Gear; Nose Landing Gear Trunnions. Issued Feb 25, 2014 - [SAIB CE-13-22](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-13-22): Electrical Power System Circuit Breaker Switch. Issued Mar 13, 2013 - [SAIB CE-10-01](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-10-01): Fuel: Fuel Tank Selector Valve Systems. Issued Oct 5, 2009 - [SAIB CE-09-16](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-09-16): Landing Gear: Main Landing Gear Torque Tube. Issued Mar 3, 2009 - [SAIB CE-04-48](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-04-48): . Issued Jan 21, 2004 - [SAIB ACE-99-06](https://openairdocs.org/saib/ACE-99-06): . Issued Nov 17, 1998 - [SAIB ACE-99-05](https://openairdocs.org/saib/ACE-99-05): . Issued Nov 17, 1998 - [SAIB ACE-96-12](https://openairdocs.org/saib/ACE-96-12): . Issued Dec 20, 1996 ## Registered aircraft (3) - [N337PL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N337PL): [Maglaughlin Ronald D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MAGLAUGHLIN%20RONALD%20D), [Udall, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Udall), built 1969, S/N 402A0039 - [N4550Q](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4550Q): [Island Wings Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ISLAND%20WINGS%20INC), [Fort Lauderdale, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Fort%20Lauderdale), built 1969, S/N 402A0050 - [N755AC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N755AC): [Airswiss Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIRSWISS%20INC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1968, S/N 402A0001 ## STCs approved for it (247, first 50) - [STC SA00024SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00024SE): Installation of vortex generators on the wing and verticle tail, and strakes on the nacelles.. Micro AeroDynamics Inc - [STC SA00040LB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00040LB): Installation of a modified exhaust tail pipe.. Aerospace Welding Minneapolis Inc. - [STC SA00057SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00057SE): Installation of emergency medical stretcher, oxygen, and electrical systems.. LifePort LLC - [STC SA00061LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00061LA): Installation of JPI digital tachometer.. J P Instruments - [STC SA00068SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00068SE): Installation of fuel flow/pressure instruments. (W/TSIO-360-MB1). Electronics International Inc. - [STC SA00079NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00079NY): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K008 on single and multi engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Teledyne Continental reciprocating engines of 450 horsepower or less.. Airwolf Filter Corporation - [STC SA00103WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00103WI): Installation of a heated windshield panel. Aviation Fabricators Inc - [STC SA00149BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00149BO): Installation of Aircraft Components, Inc. Volt and Vac Alert System, P/N 2044-1. Aircraft Components Inc - [STC SA00161BO (2 OF 3](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00161BO%20(2%20OF%203): Installation of Avidyne Corporation FlightMax 700-00007-( ) EX500 Multi-Function Display.. Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA00228NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00228NY): Installation of Sky Harbour Aircraft Refinishing Ltd Ice Damage Prevention Plates.. Sky Harbour Aircraft Refinishing - [STC SA00243BO (3 OF 5)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00243BO%20(3%20OF%205)): Installation of Centurion Consulting, Inc. GPS Steering Assist Module (SAM) with roll steering (p/n 0025-5100), or without roll steering (p/n 0025-5200).. Icarus Avionics, LLC - [STC SA00269BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00269BO): Installation of Avidyne Corporation TWX 670 Tactical Weather Detection System P/N 850-00026-000-( ) consisting of Avidyne Processor P/N 700-00033-000-( ), Sensor Systems Inc. Antenna P/N S72-1715-1 with doubler plate P/N S72-171530-1, and Avidyne Mounting Tray P/N 700-00034-000.. Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA00281BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00281BO): Installation of Avidyne Corporation MLX770 MultiLink Broadcast Transceiver P/N 700-00163-( ), Sensor Systems Inc. Antenna P/N S67-1575-109, or equivalent, and optional Avidyne Mounting Tray P/N 700-00165-000. Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA00290BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00290BO): Installation of Avidyne Corporation Part Number 700-00167-XXX Multi-Function Display and Mounting Tray Assembly Part Number 700-00168-XXX. Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA00343BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00343BO): Installation of a single configuration or a dual configuration Avidyne Corporation Integrated Flight Display, Model IFD540 loaded with Release 10.0 software (or later FAA approved release). Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA00344BO PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00344BO%20PAGE%201): Installation of Parmetheus Plus LED PAR36 and PAR46 taxi and landing lights.. Whelen Aerospace Technologies - [STC SA00352BO PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00352BO%20PAGE%201): Installation of an Avidyne Corporation Mode A/C/S Transponder with ADS-B Out capability, Model AXP340 loaded with Version 3.13 software (or later FAA approved version),. Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA00404WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00404WI): Installation of a starter engagement indication system.. Miller Aviation, Inc - [STC SA00432SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00432SE): Installation of EGT 701 series fuel flow instrument.. J P Instruments - [STC SA00556DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00556DE): Installation of a left-hand exhaust stack assembly.. Heliarc Welding Service Inc. - [STC SA00571SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00571SE): Replacement of certain BF Goodrich pneumatic deicer boots.. SMR Technologies Inc - [STC SA00678SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00678SE): Installation of J. P. Instruments 8Jimline EGT-100 series primary instruments. J P Instruments - [STC SA00680SE (4 OF 6](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00680SE%20(4%20OF%206): Installation of Electronics International model UBG-16 or UBG-16T bar graph engine analyzer.. Electronics International - [STC SA00709LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00709LA): Installation of control wheel. Includes provisions only for a push-to-talk (PTT) switch. Separate FAA approval of PTT switch is required.. Trevor Burward-Hoy - [STC SA00729SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00729SE): Installation of twin temperature indicating system with fuel flow in accordance with J.P. Instruments (JPI) Installation manual Report No. 760, Revision -, dated 7/20/99, or later FAA approved revision.. J P Instruments - [STC SA00744DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00744DE): Installation of the Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Out Equipment using a Trig Avionics TT31 Transponder and an approved position sensor. Peregrine - [STC SA00749AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00749AT): Modification of flush type fuel caps for installation of a locking cylinder and keeper. (1964 and subsequent). Aero Trim, Inc - [STC SA00756DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00756DE): Installation of Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Out Equipment using a Trig Avionics TT22 Transponder and an approved Global Positioning System (GPS) Position Sensor. Peregrine - [STC SA00765DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00765DE): Installation of Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Out functionality using the BendixKing KT74 Transponder and qualified position sensor. Peregrine - [STC SA00780SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00780SE): Installation of the True Lock Safety Retention Axle Lock Nut System. True Lock LLC - [STC SA00804SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00804SE): Installation of an engine failure indicator system, also referred to as a 'low Thrust Detector system.'. Advanced Aero Safety Inc. - [STC SA00833WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00833WI): Installation of a seat headrest.. Aviation Fabricators Inc - [STC SA00861SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00861SE): Installation of J.P. Instruments (JPI) fuel flow indicating system. J P Instruments - [STC SA00944CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00944CH): Replace Janitrol combustion heater Model 81D94-X (XX) with C&D Associates combustion heater Model CD25K, CD35K, and CD45K. Hartzell Engine Technologies, LLC - [STC SA00948CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00948CH): Installation of various de-icer wire harnesses. (E90 modified by STC SA3593NM, F90 modified by STC SA4131NM, B200 modified by STC SA2698NM-S, DHC-6 Series modified by STC SA3532NM). SMR Technologies Inc - [STC SA01085LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01085LA): Installation of the VNS 1000 Voice Navigation System.. VNS Incorporated - [STC SA01105WI-D (1 OF 2)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01105WI-D%20(1%20OF%202)): Installation of Bendix/King KMD 550/850 Multi-Function Display System with Optional Traffic, Terrain and Weather Sensors. This STC also is approved for some single-engine aircraft. See SA01105WI-D (2 of 2).. Honeywell International Inc. - [STC SA01114CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01114CH): Installation of P2 Incorporated 6600 Audio Advisory system. P2 Incorporated - [STC SA01117AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01117AT): Installation of Composite Spinner.. TCB Composite Co. - [STC SA01118WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01118WI): Installation of the Concorde FLA or VRSLA RG series batteries. Concorde Battery Corporation - [STC SA01157LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01157LA): Installation of Electronics International Model FP-5 or FP-5L fuel flow/fuel pressure instrument as a replacement instrument.. Electronics International Inc. - [STC SA01158WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01158WI): Installation of Aero Enhancements UV250-1 Supplemental Instrument Panel Lightning System.. Aero Enhancements Inc. - [STC SA01205WI-D (1 OF 2)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01205WI-D%20(1%20OF%202)): Installation of the KMD 250 Multi-Function Display System with Optional Internal VFR GPS and Optional Traffic and Weather Sensors.. Honeywell International Inc - [STC SA01213CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01213CH): Install air ambulance conversion in accordance with Spectrum Aeromed Inc. Drawings as listed on AML SA01213CH, or later FAA approved revision.. Spectrum Aeromed LLC dba Spectrum Aeromed - [STC SA01229SE PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01229SE%20PAGE%201): Installation of GNS 480 (CNX80) GPS WAAS Navigator with integrated VHF Navigation and Communication radios. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA01420WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01420WI): Installation of Garmin GNS 430A / 530A COMM/NAV/GPS Systems. Data required: (1) Scandinavian Avionics Design GmbH Drawing List 2027438-DL-02, Issue 2; or later EASA approved revisions. (2) Scandinavian Avionics Design GmbH Approved Aircraft Flight Manual Supplement, Doc. 2027438-AM-02A, Issue 1, and Doc. 2027438-AM-02B, Issue 2, both approved by EASA under approval No. EASA.A.S.01389 dated 07-09-2005, or later EASA approved revision.. Scandinavian Avionics Design GmbH - [STC SA01436SE (1 OF 2)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01436SE%20(1%20OF%202)): Cockpit sunvisor retrofit kit.. Rosen Sunvisor Systems LLC - [STC SA01452CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01452CH): Installation of an air ambulance conversion kit.. Med-Pac Inc. - [STC SA01473SE (2 OF 5)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01473SE%20(2%20OF%205)): Installation of a GTX 32 (mode C), GTX 33 (mode S), or GTX 33D (mode S with diversity) Remote Transponde. Garmin AT Inc. - [STC SA01487SE (2 OF 5)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01487SE%20(2%20OF%205)): Installation of a GDL 69 or GDL 69A XM Satellite Receiver in accordance with Garmin Supplemental Type Certificate Master Data List, P/N 005-C0217-00, Revision A, dated December 20, 2004, or later FAA approved revision.. Garmin AT Inc. All 247: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-402a/stcs.md ## NTSB investigations (46) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB ERA21LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA281), Jul 2, 2021: Cessna 402A (N4550Q), Fort Lauderdale, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s loss of directional control during takeoff with a fogged wind screen and sun glare, which resulted in a runway excursion and a collision with a taxiway sign. - [NTSB LAX04LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA149), Mar 9, 2004: Cessna 402A (N99AT), Peach Springs, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's inadequate flare and touchdown that imparted high side loadings on the right main landing gear, which resulted in an overload failure of the landing gear bellcrank and the collapse of… - [NTSB FTW00LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA204), Jul 8, 2000: Cessna 402A (N402NA), Del City, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: the total loss of engine power on both engines during cruise due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper use of the fuel selectors. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack of… - [NTSB LAX99FA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99FA225), Jun 23, 1999: Cessna 402A (N186BA), Van Nuys, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate fuel management that resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent collision with vehicles during a forced landing on a city street. - [NTSB CHI98LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA057), Dec 9, 1997: Cessna 402A (N728QA), Milwaukee, WI, substantial damage. Probable cause: Inadequate preflight planning/preparation, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB CHI97LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA048), Dec 27, 1996: Cessna 402A (N337PL), Menominee, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: ice restricting normal brake system, normal braking not possible for the pilot and the pilot's poor in-flight planning. A factor was the pilot not performing a flight to an alternate destination… - [NTSB ATL96FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96FA017), Dec 5, 1995: Cessna 402A (N402RL), Avon Park, FL, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The failure of the pilot to maintain the proper climb rate and direction of flight following takeoff, resulting in a collision with obstacles. The reason for the loss of control and subsequent… - [NTSB MIA95FA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95FA155), Jun 23, 1995: Cessna 402A (N7884J), Miami, FL, destroyed. Probable cause: The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airspeed (VMC) after loss of power of one engine while on final approach, resulting in an in-flight loss of control and subsequent in-flight collision with… - [NTSB DEN92FA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92FA081), Aug 5, 1992: Cessna 402A (N4504Q), Holyoke, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO FEATHER THE FAILED ENGINE PROPELLER. A FACTOR WAS: POWER LOSS FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. - [NTSB NYC91LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA108), Apr 7, 1991: Cessna 402A (N104EC), Albany, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: A COLLAPSE OF THE NOSE GEAR DUE TO A FAILURE OF THE NOSE GEAR TRUNION. - [NTSB CHI90FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA066), Jan 17, 1990: Cessna 402A (N4532Q), Mosinee, WI, destroyed. Probable cause: THE PILOT DISREGARDING THE PUBLISHED DECISION HEIGHT AND NOT PERFORMING A MISSED APPROACH. - [NTSB MIA89LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA107), Mar 13, 1989: Cessna 402A (N2882F), Miami, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE OVERLOAD FAILURE OF THE BELLCRANK FOR THE LEFT MAIN GEAR RETRACTION LINKAGE ASSEMBLY FOR AN UNKNOWN REASON. - [NTSB LAX87LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA195), Apr 29, 1987: Cessna 402A (N4588Q), Kahului, HI, destroyed - [NTSB SEA87FA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87FA064), Mar 17, 1987: Cessna 402A (N4549Q), Walla Walla, WA, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX85LA381](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA381), Sep 4, 1985: Cessna 402A (N4597Q), San Jose, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB ANC84LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC84LA024), Dec 13, 1983: Cessna 402A (N4511Q), Kotlik, AK, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW83LA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA338), Jul 18, 1983: Cessna 150M (N4549Q), Garland, AR, destroyed - [NTSB DEN82DA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA079), May 7, 1982: Cessna 402A (N4504Q), Bismarck, ND, substantial damage - [NTSB MKC82FA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82FA019), Jan 22, 1982: Cessna 402A (N4553Q), North Kansas Ci, MO, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB MIA81IA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA81IA017), Nov 18, 1980: Cessna 402A (N4514Q), Marathon, FL, incident, minor damage - [NTSB DEN80FQA11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN80FQA11), Dec 10, 1979: Cessna 402A (N4514Q), Albuquerque, NM, incident, minor damage - [NTSB CHI80FEM06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80FEM06), Oct 17, 1979: Cessna 402A (N7809Q), Lansing, MI, substantial damage - [NTSB SEA79FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA79FA038), Jun 7, 1979: Cessna 402 (N4549Q), Wenatchee, WA, substantial damage - [NTSB DEN79FQA24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN79FQA24), Apr 9, 1979: Cessna 402 (N4514Q), Albuquerque, NM, substantial damage - [NTSB MKC78FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC78FA059), Aug 3, 1978: Cessna 402A (N4545Q), Manhattan, KS, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW78FPG29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78FPG29), May 8, 1978: Cessna 402A (N4535Q), Little Rock, AR, substantial damage - [NTSB IAD78FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD78FA007), Oct 27, 1977: Cessna 402A (N4559Q), Madisonville, KY, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI77FA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77FA065), Aug 13, 1977: Cessna 402A (N4554Q), Yates City, IL, destroyed, 3 fatal - [NTSB MIA77FKQ09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77FKQ09), Mar 17, 1977: Cessna 402 (N4530Q), Madison, MS, destroyed - [NTSB IAD77FKW05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD77FKW05), Oct 22, 1976: Cessna 402 (N4532Q), Erin, TN, substantial damage - [NTSB IAD76II087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD76II087), Jul 29, 1976: Cessna 402A (N4511Q), Charlotte, NC, incident, minor damage - [NTSB OAK76FJA13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK76FJA13), Feb 27, 1976: Cessna 402A (N7816Q), Honolulu, HI, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC76FHJ10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC76FHJ10), Dec 22, 1975: Cessna 402A (N4550Q), White Plains, NY, substantial damage - [NTSB OAK76AP029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK76AP029), Nov 30, 1975: Cessna 402 (N52SA), Elko, NV, destroyed, 2 fatal - [NTSB SEA75AS045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA75AS045), Jun 15, 1975: Cessna 402A (N4504Q), Seattle, WA, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA74AM071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA74AM071), Feb 16, 1974: Cessna 402A (N7800Q), Gainesville, FL, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC74AN011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC74AN011), Aug 2, 1973: Cessna 402 (N4526Q), Bar Harbor, ME, substantial damage - [NTSB ANC73AA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC73AA053), Jun 26, 1973: Cessna 402A (N4504Q), Dillingham, AK, substantial damage - [NTSB IAD73AI012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD73AI012), Apr 13, 1973: Cessna 402A (N4599Q), Greensboro, NC, destroyed, 6 fatal - [NTSB MIA72FKT56](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA72FKT56), Feb 16, 1972: Cessna 402A (N4590Q), Opa Locka, FL, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX72FUJ25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX72FUJ25), Aug 7, 1971: Cessna 402A (N4598Q), Scottsdale, AZ, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA71AM062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA71AM062), Jan 29, 1971: Cessna 402A (N4559Q), Ocala, FL, substantial damage - [NTSB OAK71DVD19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK71DVD19), Nov 23, 1970: Cessna 402A (N4599Q), Arcata, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB DEN70FQA03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN70FQA03), Jan 25, 1970: Cessna 402 (N4530Q), Las Vegas, NM, substantial damage - [NTSB MKC70A0020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC70A0020), Oct 2, 1969: Cessna 402A (N4554Q), Decorah, IA, no damage - [NTSB ANC69A0058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC69A0058), May 24, 1969: Cessna 402A (N4524Q), Mt Mckinley, AK, substantial damage, 1 fatal ## FAA accident and incident reports (100, newest 50) From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [Accident 20210702004099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210702004099A), Jul 2, 2021: Cessna 402A (N4550Q), Fort Lauderdale, FL, Substantial damage. Airman took off with sun in his eyes and moisture on windshield causing trouble keeping eye contact with the runway centerline. He lost control and veered off… - [Incident 20100629035719I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100629035719I), Jun 29, 2010: Cessna 402A (N4549Q), Puyallup, WA, Minor damage. On 6/29/2010, at approximately 0011 hrs, PDT, CE-402A aircraft, N4549Q, operating as aeroflight 422 (tvda 422), under part 91, on an IFR flight plan in VMC… - [Incident 20081026852779I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20081026852779I), Oct 26, 2008: Cessna 402A (N5098G), Las Vegas, NV, Minor damage. On October 26, 2008 at approx. 11:11 a.m. PDT at Henderson, Nevada, a part 135 on-demand king airelines, inc. CE-402 departed Henderson airport (khnd) runway… - [Incident 20070911831589I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070911831589I), Sep 11, 2007: Cessna 402A (N170SA), Nassau, Bahamas, Minor damage. (-23) Due to the miami ifo failure to conduct the investigation I was assigned the investigation on January 2008. Single pilot on approach reported normal… - [Accident 20040309003779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040309003779A), Mar 9, 2004: Cessna 402A (N99AT), Peach Springs, AZ, Substantial damage. (-23) On March 9, 2004 at 1025 PST, a Cessna 402A, N99AT, which was owned and operated by king airlines, inc. under the provisions of 14 CFR part 135 slid off… - [Incident 20021222035019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20021222035019I), Dec 22, 2002: Cessna 402A (N4576Q), Mokuleia, HI, 2 fatal. (-23) It is the opinion of the tandem system manufacturer that this incident was caused by a premature deployment of the drogue as the tandem pair left the… - [Incident 20020403006639I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020403006639I), Apr 3, 2002: Cessna 402A (N4544Q), Honolulu, HI. (-23) PIC reported the right side emergency exit window/door departed. The airplane had departed on a test flight after extensive maintenance. During an… - [Incident 20001219038099I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20001219038099I), Dec 19, 2000: Cessna 402A (N4550Q), Collegeville, PA, Minor damage. (-23) The pilot was landing at Perkiomen Valley Airport (N10) at approx. 1210 EST. On roll-out, the pilot attempted to stop the aircraft. The left brake… - [Accident 20000708008699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000708008699A), Jul 8, 2000: Cessna 402A (N402NA), Del City, TX, Substantial damage. (-23) On July 8, 2000, at 0310 MDT, a Cessna CE402-A, N402NA, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain during a forced landing near Del City, TX. The… - [Incident 20000301002119I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000301002119I), Mar 1, 2000: Cessna 402A (N770Q), Honolulu, HI, Minor damage. (-23) On takeoff from hnl runway, the aircraft lost the left hand side baggage door, striking the right hand side windshield. Aircraft returned back to the… - [Accident 19990623007489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990623007489A), Jun 23, 1999: Cessna 402A (N186BA), Van Nuys, CA, Substantial damage. Acft made an emergency landing due to engine failure, and its wings struck two opposite-direction school buses resulting in minor injuries to one of the bus… - [Incident 19980324044929I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980324044929I), Mar 24, 1998: Cessna 402A (N17UA), Ft Lauderdale, FL, Minor damage. (-23) On 3/24/98, the pilot indicated that on the approach to landing at fxe, he did not receive a down and lock indication on the left main gear. He informed… - [Accident 19971208037529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19971208037529A), Dec 8, 1997: Cessna 402A (N728QA), Milwaukee, WI, Substantial damage. (Tty) freightrunner air taxi cargo acft crashed 3/4 mile short of rwy 19R when eng failed. Milwaukee, WI. (.4)the pilot said that he noted 10 gallons on 'each… - [Incident 19971117040459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19971117040459I), Nov 17, 1997: Cessna 402A (N770Q), Kaunakakai, HI, Minor damage. During high speed taxi, aircraft veered off right side. 18FT skid mark right side. Nose gear dug into dirt, collaps - [Incident 19970405025429I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970405025429I), Apr 5, 1997: Cessna 402A (N4576Q), Haleiwa, HI. Jumper sustained broken ankle landing. - [Accident 19961227040859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19961227040859A), Dec 27, 1996: Cessna 402A (N337PL), Menominee, MI, Substantial damage. Freight runners plane stalled on landing, right main, nose gear collapsed, props struck the ground, ran off runway. (.4)after conducting three (VFR) approaches… - [Incident 19960803027829I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960803027829I), Aug 3, 1996: Boeing 7374Q8 (N402KW), West Palm Beach, FL, Minor damage. Narrative: during the landing phase of carnival 33 from isp to pbi, aircraft became engulfed in heavy thunderstorm and rainshowers reducing visibility to zero.… - [Incident 19960417021699I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960417021699I), Apr 17, 1996: Cessna 402A (N4544Q), Kapalua, HI. Narrative: while landing on runway 02 at Kapalua airport, an airport maintenance truck started to cross the runway directly in the path of Cessna 402, N4544Q.… - [Incident 19960406011229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960406011229I), Apr 6, 1996: Cessna 402A (N4576Q), Hilo, HI, Minor damage. Narrative: on April 6, 1996, at approx. 4 p.m., Cessna N4576Q experienced a right landing gear retraction after landing at the Hilo airport. The aircraft… - [Incident 19960117007759I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960117007759I), Jan 17, 1996: Cessna 402A (N7816Q), Lihue, HI, Minor damage. Narrative: oil was coming out of the rt turbocharger vent. Shut down engine. Starter adapter shaftgear found severed from contact with spring clutch. General… - [Accident 19951205043379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19951205043379A), Dec 5, 1995: Cessna 402A (N402RL), Avon Park, FL, Destroyed. Struck wires scud running after departure and awaiting IFR clearance. Burned. Was at or above gross weight. - [Accident 19950623020419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950623020419A), Jun 23, 1995: Cessna 402A (N7884J), Miami, FL, Destroyed. Lost power right engine on final due fuel depleted. Got below VMC and rolled over. Left engine near fuel depletion. - [Incident 19950401010469I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950401010469I), Apr 1, 1995: Cessna 402A (N99AT), Phoenix, AZ, Minor damage. Narrative: see attached statement dated April 2, 1995, and ptrs transmittal record id[privacy data omitted]dated 04/05/95 (rrp) copy attached. This report… - [Incident 19940108004209I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940108004209I), Jan 8, 1994: Boeing 737401 (N402KW), Islip, NY, Minor damage. Narrative: on January 8, 1994, about 1120 EST, a Boeing B737-400, N402KW, registered to international lease finance corp. operated by carnival airlines, inc.… - [Incident 19930308023949I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930308023949I), Mar 8, 1993: Cessna 402A (N770Q), Honolulu, HI, Minor damage. Crew door blew off inflight. Crew door security was checked before start up. - [Incident 19930216006029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930216006029I), Feb 16, 1993: Cessna 402A (N1348N), Kingston, NY, Minor damage. Lost control of aircraft on takeoff rollv veered left on runway. Struck snowbank. - [Incident 19920823032869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920823032869I), Aug 23, 1992: Cessna 402A (N4560Q), Kaunakakai, HI, Minor damage. Pilot failed to lower landing gear. Landed gear up. - [Accident 19920804028989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920804028989A), Aug 4, 1992: Cessna 402A (N4504Q), Holyoke, CO, Substantial damage. Reported right engine quit on initial climb. Unable fly. Settled into cornfield. No cause for power loss found. - [Incident 19920317012939I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920317012939I), Mar 17, 1992: Cessna 402A (N4550Q), South Bend, IN. Loss of oil pressure in left engine. Shut engine down. Continued to destination. Oil leak in the accessory housing. - [Incident 19920220011579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920220011579I), Feb 20, 1992: Cessna 402A (N770Q), Lihue, HI, Minor damage. Aircraft on filming run. Hit small unmarked electrical wires. Flew back to airport and landed safely. - [Accident 19910407014379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910407014379A), Apr 7, 1991: Cessna 402A (N104EC), Albany, NY, Substantial damage. Swerved off taxiway when nose gear collapsed. Nose gear trunion broke. - [Incident 19910311012579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910311012579I), Mar 11, 1991: Cessna 402A (N4560Q), Kahului, HI, Minor damage. Pilots cockpit door departed the aircraft while in level flight. Precautionary. Landing at Kahului. - [Accident 19900116000919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900116000919A), Jan 16, 1990: Cessna 402A (N4532Q), Mosinee, WI, Destroyed. Struck trees and crashed during third missed approach. Was off center line on two tries. Freezing drizzle in area. - [Incident 19891129058569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891129058569I), Nov 29, 1989: Cessna 402A (N4544Q), Honolulu, HI. Cockpit smoke and sparks from left engine after takeoff. Returned. Found a burned rag in turbo charger. - [Incident 19891010052799I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891010052799I), Oct 10, 1989: Cessna 402A (N4579Q), Meadview, AZ, Minor damage. Failed to correct for drift on flare. Touched down beside runway on uneven ground. - [Incident 19890914052409I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890914052409I), Sep 14, 1989: Cessna 402A (N337PL), Flint, MI. Emergency exit door departed aircraft inflight. Landed without incident. No cause found for door failure. - [Incident 19890730041139I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890730041139I), Jul 30, 1989: Cessna 402A (N104EC), Grand Canyon, AZ. Complete fuel flow loss and power surge of right engine after lift off. Aborted. Ran off end of runway. - [Incident 19890505030929I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890505030929I), May 5, 1989: Cessna 402A (N4560Q), Kaunakakai, HI. Aborted takeoff when nose baggage door opened. Taxied to ramp. Pilot did not recall checking door. - [Accident 19890313003499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890313003499A), Mar 13, 1989: Cessna 402A (N2882F), Miami, FL, Substantial damage. Left main gear collapsed on landing due to overload. Pilot not rated in multiengine aircraft and medical expired. - [Incident 19880913062619I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880913062619I), Sep 13, 1988: Cessna 402A (N401GA), Las Vegas, NV, Minor damage. Shortly after rotation, forward baggage door blew open and fell off. Continued flight in non-airworthy aircraft. - [Incident 19880531038749I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880531038749I), May 31, 1988: Cessna 402A (N727CA), Kansas City, MO, Minor damage. Nose bag door separated from aircraft at rotation. Aborted takeoff. No evidence of part failure. Latch was worn. - [Incident 19880513020749I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880513020749I), May 13, 1988: Cessna 402A (N4560Q), Honolulu, HI, Minor damage. Right main gear not locked and collapsed on rollout. Bolt on upper bellcrank downlock arm broke. Arm was broken. - [Incident 19880507020189I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880507020189I), May 7, 1988: Cessna 402A (N727CA), Kansas City, MO. Rough right engine on climb. Engine shut down. Returned to mci. Passengers deplaned on runway. Cause undetermined. - [Accident 19870429081759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870429081759A), Apr 29, 1987: Cessna 402A (N4588Q), Kahului, HI, Destroyed. Departed without a preflight. Noticed low fuel and crashed short of runway on return. Alcohol test was postive. - [Accident 19870317006349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870317006349A), Mar 17, 1987: Cessna 402A (N4549Q), Walla Walla, WA, Substantial damage. Right main gear collasped on landing. Bell crank assembly broke on instant overload. - [Incident 19861010072699I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19861010072699I), Oct 10, 1986: Cessna 402A (N4588Q), Honolulu, HI, Minor damage. Nose gear failed to extend. Aircraft landed on foamed runway. Maintenance recently done on nose gear piston. - [Incident 19860508026229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860508026229I), May 8, 1986: Cessna 402A (N39BW), Las Vegas, NV, Minor damage. Returned for landing after engine started to vibrate. Found number 6 cylinder head cracked around exhaust valve. - [Incident 19851218069169I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19851218069169I), Dec 18, 1985: Cessna 402A (N4526Q), New Iberia, LA. Realized altimeter was inoperative after entering IFR conditions. Maintenance had taped static ports. - [Incident 19851201076339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19851201076339I), Dec 1, 1985: Cessna 402A (N4560Q), Honolulu, HI, Minor damage. Recycled gear to get 3 green before landing. On rollout, right main gear collapsed. Gear torque tube broken. - [Accident 19850904071329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850904071329A), Sep 4, 1985: Cessna 402A (N4597Q), San Jose, CA, Substantial damage. Pilot failed to extend gear for landing. Headset prevented hearing warning horn. All 100: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-402a/incidents.md ## Service difficulty reports (39) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR M7JA20150603001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/M7JA20150603001), May 22, 2015: LANDING GEAR. COLLAPSED. AFTER LANDING ROLL OUT RT MLG COLLAPSED. - [SDR MFWA2014F00013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MFWA2014F00013), Dec 27, 2013: FITTING. CORRODED. DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, CORROSION WAS FOUND ON THE LOWER RT INBD FRONT WING SPAR FITTING, BETWEEN THE THIRD AND FOURTH REAR RIVET ROW, FROM INBD. AFTER THE FI - [SDR M7JA0303201101](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/M7JA0303201101), Mar 3, 2011: TIRE. FLAT. NOSE FLAT TIRE. - [SDR 2011F00063](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011F00063), Mar 3, 2011: TIRE. FLAT. NOSE FLAT TIRE DUE TO FOD. - [SDR M7JA2009030300002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/M7JA2009030300002), Sep 11, 2007: BELLCRANK. BROKEN. THE PILOT REVEALED THAT JUST AFTER LANDING THE LEFT GEAR FAILED AND THE RIGHT ONE SHORTLY THEREAFTER. AIRPLANE VEERED TO THE LEFT, OFF THE RUNWAY AND INTO THE G - [SDR TVD2006F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TVD2006F00000), Mar 30, 2006: CYLINDER. CRACKED. NR 3 CYLINDER ON THE LT ENGINE CRACKED COMPLETELY AROUND THE HEAD, APPROX 1.25 INCHES ABOVE THE BASE OF THE HEAD. THE CRACK WAS COMPLETELY AROUND THE CIRCUMFERA - [SDR TXHA6881BB](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TXHA6881BB), Apr 20, 2003: TUBE. INOPERATIVE. DEPARTED OUT OF HNL, BUT COULD NOT RETRACT RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR. GREEN DOWN AND LOCKED INDICATION LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. PILOT NOTIFIED THE TOWER AND RE - [SDR AUS20030361](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20030361), Mar 5, 2003: CLIP. FAULTY. (AUS) LH MAIN LANDING GEAR OLEO CIRCLIP FAILED. LANDING GEAR OLEO EXTENDED BEYOND LIMITS AND WAS ONLY HELD TOGETHER BY THE TORQUE LINKS. DAMAGE CAUSED TO RETRAC - [SDR C8F2003F00001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/C8F2003F00001), Feb 3, 2003: BELLCRANK. INOPERATIVE. AFTER TAKE OFF FROM HNL PILOT NOTICED DECREASING MANIFOLD PRESURE ON RIGHT ENGINE, AND DECIDED TO RETURN TO HNL. DURING LANDING APPROACH PILOT NOTICED AND UNSAF - [SDR C8F2003F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/C8F2003F00000), Feb 3, 2003: BELLCRANK. CRACKED. AFTER TAKE OFF FROM HNL PILOT NOTICED DECREASING MANIFOLD PRESSURE ON RT ENGINE, AND DECIDED TO RETURN TO HNL. DURING LANDING APPROACH PILOT NOTICED AN UNSAFE R - [SDR TXH2002F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TXH2002F00000), Aug 15, 2002: DOWNLOCK SWITCH. FAILED. PILOT REPORTED LT MAIN GEAR DOWN AND LOCKED BUT NO GEAR DOWN INDICATION. FOUND DOWN LOCK SWITCH FAULTY. REPLACED SWITCH AND COPLETED RETRACTION TEST SATISFACTOR - [SDR KNFA611F](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KNFA611F), Mar 2, 2002: WINDOW. DEPARTED. FLYING AT 7,000 FEET, EXPERIENCED SEVERE CLEAR AIR TURBULENCE. LOST 1,000 FEET WITHIN SECONDS AND HEARD A LOUD POP. LOOKED BACK AND NOTICED THE EMERGENCY EXIT W - [SDR AUS20011047](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20011047), Oct 1, 2001: FUEL CELL. CONTAMINATED. (AUS) LH FUEL SYSTEM CONTAINED SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF SOLID CONTAMINATION. SUSPECT CONTAMINATION IS FROM FUEL STORAGE SYSTEM. - [SDR AU001210](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU001210), Dec 19, 2000: TRUNNION. CRACKED. (AUS) NOSE LANDING GEAR TRUNNION CRACKED AROUND THE TRUNNION PINS. - [SDR AU001038](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU001038), Oct 20, 2000: EXHAUST PIPE. FAULTY. (AUS) EXHAUST SLIP JOINT BURNT THROUGH ENGINE BEARER CAUSING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO BEARER AND WIRING. FIRE DETECTION SYSTEM DID NOT INDICATE FAULT. (X) - [SDR AU990958](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU990958), Oct 6, 1999: FCU. FAILED. (AUS) LEFT ENGINE FUEL CONTROL UNIT FAULTY. - [SDR AU981046](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU981046), Aug 14, 1998: RIB. CRACKED. (AUS) RIGHT WING RIB DOUBLER CRACKED. CRACK LENGTH APPROXIMATELY 9.525MM (0.375 INCH). - [SDR AU981045](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU981045), Aug 14, 1998: RIB. CRACKED. (AUS) LEFT WING RIB DOUBLER REPAIR CRACKED. - [SDR AU981044](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU981044), Aug 14, 1998: SKIN. CRACKED. (AUS) LEFT AND RIGHT WING LOWER INBOARD SKINS CRACKED IN AREA OF OUTBOARD WHEEL WELL CUTOUTS BELOW THE FORWARD LANDING GEAR SUPPORT ATTACHMENTS. - [SDR 98ZZZX2985](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX2985), Jul 10, 1998: BELLCRANK. FAILED. BELLCRANK ASSEMBLY BROKE. REASON UNKNOWN. NO DOWN AND LOCK INDICATION IN COCKPIT. AIRCRAFT LANDED WITH LEFT MAIN GEAR COLLAPSING UPON TOUCHDOWN. - [SDR 98ZZZX3209](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX3209), Jun 3, 1998: SWITCH. LACK OF LUBE. LANDING GEAR RIGHT MAIN WOULD NOT INDICATE DOWN AND LOCK. RIGHT SIDE LANDING MAIN GEAR DOWN AND LOCKED LIGHT WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE. ON TOUCH DOWN, GEAR LIGHT ILL - [SDR AU980232](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980232), Mar 6, 1998: CRANKCASE STUD. CRACKED. (AUS) CRANKCASE CRACKED AT NR 5 CYLINDER MOUNTING PAD. BOTTOM TWO MOUNT STUDS BROKEN. - [SDR AU971616](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU971616), Nov 12, 1997: BRACKET. CRACKED. (AUS) LOWER RUDDER HINGE ATTACHMENT BRACKET CRACKED. LOWER RUDDER RIB BADLY CORRODED. - [SDR AU970732](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU970732), Jun 22, 1997: CRANKCASE. CRACKED. (AUS) CRANKCASE CRACKED IN AREA OF NO3 AND NO5 CYLINDER PADS - CRACKS RADIATED FROM CYLINDER BASE STUD HOLES - [SDR 96ZZZX6153](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX6153), Nov 21, 1996: REINFORCEMENT. CRACKED. CESSNA SERVICE KIT SK414-8 WAS INSTALLED ON THIS AIRCRAFT IN 1982. DURING A 100-HOUR INSPECTION, CRACKS WERE DISCOVERED IN THE DOUBLER ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT MAI - [SDR EY2R9600137](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9600137), Oct 1, 1996: HUB. CRACKED. PROP HUB ASSY CRACKED - [SDR AU961020](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU961020), Jul 15, 1996: POINTS. WORN. (AUS) MAGNETO POINTS WORN - [SDR AU961019](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU961019), Jul 15, 1996: GEAR. STRIPPED. (AUS) MAGNETO DISTRIBUTOR GEAR TEETH STRIPPED - [SDR EY2R9600742](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9600742), Jun 1, 1996: RETAIN BEARING. CORRODED. RETAIN BEARING CORRODED. - [SDR EY2R9600415](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9600415), Mar 1, 1996: HUB. CORRODED. CORROSION FOUND ON HUB. - [SDR AU960952](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU960952), Feb 14, 1996: CAMSHAFT. FAILED. (AUS) RH ENGINE CAMSHAFT FAILED AND COMPLETELY SEPARATED APPROXIMATELY 30MM (1.18IN) FROM THE FORWARD END CONTAINING THE EXPANSION PLUG - [SDR AU960168](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU960168), Feb 1, 1996: FITTING. CORRODED. (AUS) WING FITTINGS/STIFFENERS CONTAINED EXFOLIATED INTERGRANNULAR CORROSION - DURING FITTING REPLACEMENT EXTENSIVE CORROSION WAS ALSO FOUND IN LOWER WING STRIN - [SDR 96ZZZX721](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX721), Jan 25, 1996: CLUTCH SPRING. FAILED. DURING CRUISE, PILOT NOTICED OIL COMING OUT OF THE TURBOCHARGER VENT AND ENGINE COWLING ON THE RIGHT ENGINE. THE STARTER/ADAPTER SPRING CLUTCH WAS FOUND TO HAVE - [SDR 95ZZZX6812](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX6812), Nov 17, 1995: GEAR. FAILED. OIL PUMP GEAR BROKE AND CRACKED THE BODY ASSEMBLY OF THE SCAVENGE PUMP, P/N 640766. REPLACED STARTER ADAPTER WITH A REBUILT, P/N 642085A2. - [SDR 95ZZZX5610](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX5610), Sep 19, 1995: SUPPORT. CRACKED. BOLTS SECURING SUPPORT TO AIRFRAME WERE DISCOVERED LOOSE AND PART WAS WORKING. UPON REMOVAL, PART WAS FOUND CRACKED. AIRCRAFT MUST BE ON JACKS TO SEE LOOSENESS. - [SDR 95ZZZX3260](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX3260), Jun 16, 1995: DUCT. DEFORMED. INLET ON DUCT DEFORMED DUE TO HEAT RESTRICTING AIR FLOW. (COPILOT DEFROST.) SUBMITTER FABRICATED NEW DUCT OUT OF FIBERGLASS USING OLD DUCT AS PATTERN. DAMAGE DI - [SDR 95ZZZX3259](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX3259), Jun 16, 1995: DUCT. DEFORMED. INLET ON DUCT DEFORMED DUE TO HEAT RESTRICTING AIR FLOW (PILOT DEFROST). SUBMITTER FABRICATED NEW DUCT OUT OF FIBERGLASS USING OLD DUCT AS PATTERN. DAMAGE DIFFI - [SDR 95ZZZX2060](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX2060), Apr 1, 1995: FORK BOLT. BENT. RT MLG FORK BOLT BENT APPROXIMATELY .3750 INCH TOWARDS INBOARD SIDE OF ACFT WHEELWELL. BECAUSE OF THIS, RT MLG FAILED TO LOCK DOWN CAUSING RT MLG TO COLLAPSE ON - [SDR 95ZZZX1149](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX1149), Feb 3, 1995: CAMSHAFT. BROKEN. IN-FLIGHT ENGINE SHUT DOWN. CHECKED PROBLEM AND FOUND NO MOVEMENT IN VALVE TRAIN, ETC., WHEN PROP MOVED. PULLED ENGINE AND SENT BACK TO OVERHAUL AGENCY. VERIFIE --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.