# Dehavilland DH 114 HERON 2X

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 2800508
- Manufacturer (registry): DEHAVILLAND
- Model: DH 114 HERON 2X
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 4 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 19
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 135 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS A-816](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-816) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Acro Aeronautical Services Ltd
- Registered aircraft: 1
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/dehavilland-dh-114-heron-2x

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 84-20-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/84-20-04): Eyebolt Holes Modification · de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The D.H.114 Heron Series 2A, D.H.114 Heron Series 2DA and D.H.114 Heron Series 2X. Effective Nov 5, 1984
- [AD 81-21-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-21-03): Wing Leading Edge Access Doors · de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The D.H.114 Heron Series 2A, D.H.114 Heron Series 2DA and D.H.114 Heron Series 2X. Effective Oct 18, 1981
- [AD 76-16-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/76-16-03): Wing to Fuselage Attachment · de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The D.H.114 Heron Series 2A, D.H.114 Heron Series 2DA and D.H.114 Heron Series 2X. Effective Feb 8, 1979
- [AD 77-15-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/77-15-13): Main Landing Gear Damper Ram · de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The D.H.114 Heron Series 2A, D.H.114 Heron Series 2DA and D.H.114 Heron Series 2X. Effective Aug 24, 1977
- [AD 77-14-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/77-14-04): Electrical Power · de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The D.H. 104 Dove Series 1A, D.H. 104 Dove Series 2A, D.H. 104 Dove Series 5A and 10 more. Effective Aug 5, 1977
- [AD 77-12-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/77-12-03): Engine Mount Stay Strut · de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The D.H.114 Heron Series 2A, D.H.114 Heron Series 2DA and D.H.114 Heron Series 2X. Effective Jul 18, 1977
- [AD 77-13-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/77-13-14): Drag Brace Fittings · de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The D.H.114 Heron Series 2A, D.H.114 Heron Series 2DA and D.H.114 Heron Series 2X. Effective Jul 7, 1977
- [AD 76-07-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/76-07-04): Nose Landing Gear · de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The D.H.114 Heron Series 2A, D.H.114 Heron Series 2DA and D.H.114 Heron Series 2X. Effective Apr 12, 1976
- [AD 75-27-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-27-03): Nose Gear Screw · de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The D.H.114 Heron Series 2A, D.H.114 Heron Series 2DA and D.H.114 Heron Series 2X. Effective Jan 19, 1976
- [AD 75-24-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-24-10): Wing Structure · de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The D.H.114 Heron Series 2A, D.H.114 Heron Series 2DA and D.H.114 Heron Series 2X. Effective Dec 1, 1975
- [AD 75-16-22](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-16-22): Counterweight Bushings · de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The D.H.114 Heron Series 2A, D.H.114 Heron Series 2DA and D.H.114 Heron Series 2X with STC SA1685WE. Effective Aug 8, 1975
- [AD 73-17-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/73-17-03): Flap Hinge-to-Wing Attachments · de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The D.H.114 Heron Series 2A, D.H.114 Heron Series 2DA and D.H.114 Heron Series 2X. Effective Sep 13, 1973
- [AD 73-13-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/73-13-06): Aileron and Rudder Trim · de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The D.H.114 Heron Series 2A, D.H.114 Heron Series 2DA and D.H.114 Heron Series 2X. Effective Jun 23, 1973
- [AD 72-07-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/72-07-03): Main Air Reservoir Assemblies · de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The D.H.114 Heron Series 2A, D.H.114 Heron Series 2DA and D.H.114 Heron Series 2X. Effective Sep 1, 1972
- [AD 72-15-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/72-15-01): Wing to Fuselage Attach Bolts · de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The D.H.114 Heron Series 2A, D.H.114 Heron Series 2DA and D.H.114 Heron Series 2X. Effective Jul 11, 1972
- [AD 72-08-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/72-08-03): Rudder Control Pedal · de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The D.H.114 Heron Series 2A, D.H.114 Heron Series 2DA and D.H.114 Heron Series 2X. Effective May 1, 1972
- [AD 72-08-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/72-08-02): Main and Damper Jack Bolts · de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The D.H.114 Heron Series 2A, D.H.114 Heron Series 2DA and D.H.114 Heron Series 2X. Effective May 1, 1972
- [AD 72-09-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/72-09-04): Fuselage Keel Frame · de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The D.H.114 Heron Series 2A, D.H.114 Heron Series 2DA and D.H.114 Heron Series 2X. Effective Apr 25, 1972
- [AD 72-06-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/72-06-04): Main Undercarriage Down Lock Lever · de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The D.H.114 Heron Series 2A, D.H.114 Heron Series 2DA and D.H.114 Heron Series 2X. Effective Apr 6, 1972
- [AD 72-06-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/72-06-03): Corrosion in Engine Mount · de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The D.H.114 Heron Series 2A, D.H.114 Heron Series 2DA and D.H.114 Heron Series 2X. Effective Apr 6, 1972
- [AD 71-20-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/71-20-02): Emergency Escape Hatches · de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The D.H.114 Heron Series 2A, D.H.114 Heron Series 2DA and D.H.114 Heron Series 2X. Effective Sep 23, 1971
- [AD 71-13-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/71-13-03): Dunlop Air Bottles · de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The D.H.114 Heron Series 2A, D.H.114 Heron Series 2DA and D.H.114 Heron Series 2X. Effective Jul 31, 1971
- [AD 70-21-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/70-21-05): Flap Datum Hinge Assemblies · de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The D.H.114 Heron Series 2A, D.H.114 Heron Series 2DA and D.H.114 Heron Series 2X. Effective Nov 5, 1970
- [AD 70-21-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/70-21-04): Fin to Fuselage Attachment · de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The D.H.114 Heron Series 2A, D.H.114 Heron Series 2DA and D.H.114 Heron Series 2X. Effective Nov 5, 1970
- [AD 70-10-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/70-10-07): Nose Gear Locking Lever · de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The D.H.114 Heron Series 2A, D.H.114 Heron Series 2DA and D.H.114 Heron Series 2X. Effective Aug 11, 1970
- [AD 69-25-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/69-25-07): Aileron Lever · de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The D.H.114 Heron Series 2A, D.H.114 Heron Series 2DA and D.H.114 Heron Series 2X. Effective Jan 3, 1970
- [AD 69-26-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/69-26-02): Engine Mount Wing Straps · de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The D.H.114 Heron Series 2A, D.H.114 Heron Series 2DA and D.H.114 Heron Series 2X. Effective Dec 18, 1969
- [AD 66-20-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/66-20-03): Engine Fire Extinguishing System · de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The D.H.114 Heron Series 2A, D.H.114 Heron Series 2DA and D.H.114 Heron Series 2X. Effective Aug 13, 1966
- [AD 65-08-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/65-08-01): Main Ground Assembly · de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The D.H.114 Heron Series 2A, D.H.114 Heron Series 2DA and D.H.114 Heron Series 2X. Effective May 3, 1965
- [AD 64-19-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/64-19-02): Trim Tab Rod Assembly · de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The D.H.114 Heron Series 2A, D.H.114 Heron Series 2DA and D.H.114 Heron Series 2X. Effective Sep 7, 1964
- [AD 63-15-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/63-15-02): Bolt Attaching Flap Jack to Wing · de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The D.H.114 Heron Series 2A, D.H.114 Heron Series 2DA and D.H.114 Heron Series 2X. Effective Aug 22, 1963
- [AD 61-23-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/61-23-03): Wing Rear Spar · de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The D.H.114 Heron Series 2A, D.H.114 Heron Series 2DA and D.H.114 Heron Series 2X. Effective Dec 4, 1961
- [AD 72-20-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/72-20-01): Failure of Airplane Structure · de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The D.H.114 Heron Series 2A, D.H.114 Heron Series 2DA and D.H.114 Heron Series 2X
- [AD 72-12-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/72-12-05): Landing Gear Jack Assemblies · de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The D.H.114 Heron Series 2A, D.H.114 Heron Series 2DA and D.H.114 Heron Series 2X
- [AD 70-15-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/70-15-08): Wing Flap Datum Hinge Links · de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The D.H.114 Heron Series 2A, D.H.114 Heron Series 2DA and D.H.114 Heron Series 2X
- [AD 70-07-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/70-07-06): Tailplane Rear Spar · de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The D.H. 104 Dove Series 1A, D.H. 104 Dove Series 2A, D.H. 104 Dove Series 5A and 10 more

## Registered aircraft (1)

- [N415SA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N415SA): [Artemis Aviation Group LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ARTEMIS%20AVIATION%20GROUP%20LLC), [Kalispell, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Kalispell), built 1954, S/N 14064

## NTSB investigations (11)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB MIA81IA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA81IA092), Jul 6, 1981: Dehavilland DH-114 (N578PR), San Juan, PR, incident, minor damage
- [NTSB MIA81IA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA81IA058), Mar 27, 1981: Dehavilland DH-114 (N583PR), St Thomas, VI, incident, minor damage
- [NTSB DCA79AA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA79AA020), Jul 24, 1979: Dehavilland DH-114 (N575PR), St Croix, VI, destroyed, 8 fatal
- [NTSB MIA76AM007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA76AM007-79657), Jul 11, 1975: Dehavilland DH114 (N570PR), San Juan, PR, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC74AN079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC74AN079), Mar 26, 1974: Dehavilland DH114 (N782R), Philadelphia, PA, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA72AM090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA72AM090), Mar 14, 1972: Dehavilland DH104 (N562PR), San Juan, PR, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA71AM031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA71AM031), Oct 5, 1970: Dehavilland 114-2X (N571PR), Ponce, PR, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC70IN087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC70IN087), Feb 11, 1970: Dehavilland DH114 (N782R), Reading, PA, incident, minor damage
- [NTSB MIA70A0042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA70A0042), Dec 1, 1969: Dehavilland DH114 (N570PR), Charlotte Amal, VI, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW67F0360](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW67F0360), Dec 18, 1966: Dehavilland 1142X (N782R), New Orleans, LA, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA67A0019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA67A0019), Aug 3, 1966: Dehavilland 114 (N4789C), San Juan, PR, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (16)

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 19841218070909I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19841218070909I), Dec 18, 1984: Hwksly DH1142X (N415SA), Honolulu, HI, Minor damage. Pilot attempted to taxi between work stand and another aircraft. Left wing struck work stand.
- [Incident 19840411020329I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840411020329I), Apr 11, 1984: Hwksly DH1142X (N415SA), Hot Springs, AR. No 1 engine feathered on climbout. Continued to destination. Lost oil due to failure of the side of the oil cooler.
- [Incident 19810706087639I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810706087639I), Jul 6, 1981: Hwksly DH1142DA (N578PR), San Juan, Puerto Rico, Minor damage. On takeoff at v two speed, aircraft dropped and hit runway before continuing on. Thunderstorm passed over runway.
- [Incident 19810327045499I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810327045499I), Mar 27, 1981: Hwksly DH1142X (N583PR), St Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. Blade clamp bolt separated from number 2 prop and piece of bolt penetrated window and struck passenger on the head.
- [Incident 19800701059139I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800701059139I), Jul 1, 1980: Hwksly DH1142X (N573PR), St Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, Minor damage. During taxi to parking area struck a parked aircraft.
- [Incident 19800409048249I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800409048249I), Apr 9, 1980: Hwksly DH1142X (N714R), Jonesboro, AR, Minor damage. Landing gear collapsed on landing roll. Lower landing gear side stay broken.
- [Accident 19790724042059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790724042059A), Jul 24, 1979: Hwksly DH114/ (N575PR), St Croix, Puerto Rico, Destroyed, 7 fatal. Airplane became uncontrollable after takeoff. Stalled. Crashed on airport ramp. Was overgross wt & aft CG weight.
- [Incident 19790430200709I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790430200709I), Apr 30, 1979: Hwksly DH114/ (N415SA), Fresno, CA. Pilot reported rudder flutter. Trim tab spring strut assembly defective.
- [Incident 19790402012219I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790402012219I), Apr 2, 1979: Hwksly DH1142X (N573PR), San Juan, Puerto Rico. Mechanic starting engine for taxi to the hangar. Co-worker struck on the head by the prop.
- [Incident 19790301009669I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790301009669I), Mar 1, 1979: Hwksly DH1142X (N586PR), San Juan, Puerto Rico, Substantial damage. Wing tip struck building as mechanic taxied into ramp position.
- [Incident 19790122003289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790122003289I), Jan 22, 1979: Hwksly DH1142X (N16720), Honolulu, HI, Minor damage. Aircraft encountered severe turbulence.
- [Incident 19780702048159I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780702048159I), Jul 2, 1978: Hwksly DH1142X (N569PR), St Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, Minor damage. Maint pneumatic system failed due to reducing valve seal. Pilot unable to stop with emergency system.
- [Incident 19780331012149I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780331012149I), Mar 31, 1978: Hwksly DH114/ (N578PR), Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, Minor damage. Engine shut down due to fire warning light. Exhaust stub broken off cylinder flange. Wiring damaged by fire.
- [Incident 19780302013909I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780302013909I), Mar 2, 1978: Hwksly DH114/ (N568PR), Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, Minor damage. Left main gear collapsed after landing. Examination revealed that the gear had failed due to a fractured casing.
- [Incident 19780223000879I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780223000879I), Feb 23, 1978: Dhav DHC2/ (N562PR), San Juan, Puerto Rico, Minor damage. Aircraft was ready to taxi out when hit by a small paving roller which had broken loose while being towed.
- [Accident 19750711041279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750711041279A), Jul 11, 1975: Hwksly DH1142DA (N570PR), San Juan, Puerto Rico, Substantial damage. Sepd prop blade penetrated fuselage. Fatigue.inadqt disemtn & enfrcmt of rcmdd maint pract by FAA.

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (28)

Approved for this model: the STC's model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. In force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has.

- [STC SA02283SE PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02283SE%20PAGE%202): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In Flight Data) CGR-30P. Electronics International Inc
- [STC SA02402SE PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02402SE%20PAGE%201): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In-Flight Data) CGR-30C. Electronics International Inc
- [STC SA01988SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01988SE): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In-Flight Data) MVP-50P. Electronics International Inc
- [STC SA00680SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00680SE): Installation of Electronics International model UBG-16 or UBG-16T bar graph engine analyzer. Electronics International
- [STC SA249SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA249SW): Installation of airstair door. Signature Flight Support Corporation
- [STC SA1626NM PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1626NM%20PAGE%201): Installation of Electronics Int'l Digital EGT/CHT Instruments and accessories. (201 Series). Electronics International
- [STC SA4302NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4302NM): Installation of Electronics Int'l digital automatic engine analyzer. Electronics International
- [STC SA1138SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1138SO): Installation of Bendix RDR 160B NM-Lather radar system. Puerto Rico Intl Airlines, Inc
- [STC ST965SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST965SO): Modification of cockpit direct vision window. Puerto Rico Intl Airlines Inc
- [STC ST957SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST957SO): Installation of Teledyne battery Model BB638/T-C replacing two Rebat R-35 batteries. Puerto Rico Intl Airlines Inc
- [STC SA919SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA919SO): Airplane life extension. Puerto Rico Intl Airlines Inc
- [STC ST758SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST758SO): Metal covering of wing flaps. Puerto Rico Intl Airlines Inc
- [STC SA757SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA757SO): Installation of emergency exit RH fuselage at F.S. 49-76, and permanent closure of three existing overhead exits. Puerto Rico Intl Airlines Inc
- [STC SA1368WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1368WE): Installation of Lycoming IO-540 series engines. Riley Turbostream Corp
- [STC SA3125WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3125WE): Installation of lower wing skin straps, lower spar doubler straps and engine mount pickup strap doublers. Winters Aircraft Engr Co
- [STC SA1089SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1089SO): Installation of shoulder harness for crew seats. Puerto Rico Intl Airlines, Inc
- [STC ST744SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST744SO): Installation of smoke detection system for forward and aft holds. Puerto Rico Intl Airlines Inc
- [STC ST745SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST745SO): Installation of windshield wiper for co-pilot's (R.H.) position. Puerto Rico Intl Airlines Inc
- [STC SA1729WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1729WE): Installation of over wing emergency exits and rear windows. Puerto Rico Intl Airlines Inc
- [STC SA1685WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1685WE): Installation of four Continental IO-520-E engines. Puerto Rico Intl Airlines
- [STC SA1545WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1545WE): Installation of cabin interior arrangement, air conditioning equipment, electrically operated air compressors. Aircraft Technical Service Inc
- [STC SA1371WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1371WE): Interior installation. Aircraft Technical Service Inc
- [STC SA1534WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1534WE): Installation of engine fire detection and extinguishment systems. Aircraft Technical Service Inc
- [STC SA1544WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1544WE): Cockpit modification and generator control. Aircraft Technical Service Inc
- [STC SA1710WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1710WE): Installation of stair door. Aircraft Technical Service Inc
- [STC SA1826WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1826WE): Installation of 22 occupant interior. Aircraft Technical Service Inc
- [STC SA2067WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2067WE): Installation of Janitrol 8-200 cabin heater. Riley Turbostream Corp
- [STC SA2-1179](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2-1179): Installation of McMillan Radome P/N 7191X and relocate pneumatic system. Associated Air Center, Inc. - c/o CT Corporation System

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