Aircraft model · Fixed wing multi engine · Airplane · registry code 2809006

Manufacturer (registry)
DEHAVILLAND
Model
DHC-8-103
Registry code
2809006
Registered
2 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 · 15

1983Registered nowDeregistered2026
Aircraft by the year they were built: 15 aircraft
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Airworthiness directives that may apply · 156

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

1986In forceSuperseded2026
ADs by the year they took effect: 160 ADs
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_directive.parquet' d
  WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_directive.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('2809006'))
  ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESC"

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Registered aircraft · 2

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  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('2809006')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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NTSB investigations · 1

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

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 1 case with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
  WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('2809006')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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FAA incident reports · 8

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

Incident 20100727044149IDehavilland DHC-8-103 · Kahululi, HIAirport authority changed the arrival gate due to ramp maintenance. New gate did not have stop markings for DHC-8-100. The guide man was told to use a crack in the pavement as the stopping point. The ground equipment was prepositioned for the arrival. During…Jul 27, 2010 · N805WP · Minor damageAccident 20070131020129ADhav DHC8103 · Maui, HI(-23) Moku 979 was a reposition ferry flight from hnl to ogg. There was one flight attendant and two deadheading pilots in the cabin. The PIC was of the opinion that there was an airspeed indication anomaly. He requested one of the deadheading pilots to…Jan 31, 2007 · N979HA · No damageIncident 20040417007889IDhav DHC8103 · Lanai City, HI(-23) [privacy data omitted] a passenger occupying seat 7C, was injured when severe turbulence was encountered on climb-out from lny. ^priv^ said her seat belt was fastened tightly, but that it did not restrain her during the turbulence event. During the…Apr 17, 2004 · N807WPIncident 20030905032629IDhav DHC8102 · Syracuse, NY(-23) On 09/05/2003 at approx 07:08 local time a DHC-8-200 aircraft, registration number N979HA, operated by pcaa was taxiing out of the parking area at syr. While taxiing the captain stopped the aircraft to accomplish an auto feather check. As he set the…Sep 5, 2003 · N979HAIncident 19991223036489IDhav DHC8103 · Kaunakakai, HI(-23) MKU1429 @ 8,000', MKU1570 @ 7,000', N47D @ 6,500'. The TCAS on mku 1570 gave a resolution advisory to climb, loosing required separation by ATC. The TCAS system resolved to place MKU1570 vertically halfway between N47D and mku 1429 (total vertical…Dec 23, 1999 · N803WPIncident 19980429014729IDhav DHC8* · Honolulu, HINarative missing.Apr 29, 1998 · N803WPIncident 19980403017379IDhav DHC8102 · Philadelphia, PAElectrical odor detected. Returned to phl. Found metal flashlight shorting out window heat relay to floor board.Apr 3, 1998 · N979HA · Minor damageIncident 19900627032829IDhav DHC8102 · Erie, PALeft gear did not extend. Cycled and gears extended. Landed safely. Lubed uplock roller and actuator.Jun 27, 1990 · N909HA
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('2809006')
  ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"

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Service difficulty reports · 844

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  WHERE aircraft_model_key = 'DHC8103'
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STCs that may be installed · 137

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.

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  FROM (
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    FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_stc.parquet'
    WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('2809006')
    GROUP BY stc_number
  ) m JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc.parquet' s USING (stc_number)
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PMA parts · 517

Current parts manufacturer approvals (PMA): parts the FAA has approved companies to make as replacements or modifications. Each record lists its models as free text; OpenAirDocs matched them to this model on its data sheet, so check the FAA record before relying on it. Newest first.

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_type_certificate_pma.parquet'
  WHERE tcds_number IN ('A13NM')
    AND len(list_intersect(tcds_models, ['DHC-8-103'])) > 0
  ORDER BY supplement_date DESC, drs_guid DESC"

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The same model under other registry codes

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

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model.parquet' m LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet' g ON g.aircraft_model_code = m.code
  WHERE m.match_key = 'DHC8103' AND m.code NOT IN ('2809006')
  GROUP BY ALL
  ORDER BY aircraft DESC
  LIMIT 12"

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