Aircraft model · Fixed wing multi engine · Airplane · registry code 2992030

Manufacturer (registry)
DORNIER
Model
DORNIER 228-202
Registry code
2992030
Registered
11 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing multi engine
Engines
2 · Turbo-prop
Seats
20
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSA16EU
Holder
General Atomics AeroTec Systems GmbH

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 · 14

1986Registered nowDeregistered2026
Aircraft by the year they were built: 14 aircraft
19862
19872
19886
19891
19901
19991
20001

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 20

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

1991In forceSuperseded2026
ADs by the year they took effect: 24 ADs
19913
19941
19961
19971
19981
20001
20012
20031
20051
20061
20071
20082
20094
20111
20141
20161
20251
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Information bulletins that may apply · 1

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Registered aircraft · 11

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NTSB investigations · 5

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

NTSB BFO93LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDornier DO-228-202 · Manchester, NHIncorrect installation of the seals in the nose gear assembly, which prevented the nose gear from locking in the down position.Jan 10, 1993 · N245RP · Substantial damageNTSB CHI89IA144Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportDornier DO-228 · Chicago, ILPoor lookout by the crew of the Dornier and the baron.Jul 9, 1989 · N263MC · No damageNTSB NYC89IA028Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportDornier DO-228-202 · Boston, MAFailure of the local controller to detect the red t on the departure strip on PRE659 when he cleared him into position and hold. Factors related to the accident were: darkness and the lack of positive coordination between the ground controller and local…Nov 14, 1988 · N238RP · 2 aircraft · No damageNTSB CHI88FA128Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportDornier 228-201 · Chicago, ILThe capt was completing the checklist drg pax loading & the f/o secured the door & came fwd. The capt started the #2 eng& bgn single eng taxi while atmtg a rgt turn to stay clr of a parked Dornier (N264MC). As N259MC bgn rolling fwd, the capt noted the…Jun 5, 1988 · N259MC · Substantial damageNTSB NYC87LA132Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDornier DO-228-201 · Manchester, NHVibration was experienced shortly after touchdown caused by the failure of the propeller blade as a result of fatigue cracking which was initiated from a linear area in a defect free portion of the camber face of the blade. Propagation was through 60% of the…Apr 21, 1987 · N232RP · Substantial damage
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FAA incident reports · 14

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

Incident 20060504011559IDorner DO228202 · Grand Canyon, AZ(-23) During taxi and with the use of a ground guide, this aircraft struck the tail of a parked aircraft. No injuries and minimum damage to both aircraft.May 4, 2006 · N409VA · Minor damageIncident 20050511007009IDorner DO228202 · Marble Canyon, AZ(-23) During taxi on a confined ramp area, the right wing tip struck the rudder of a parked Cessna 210 (N5129C) causing minor damage to both aircraft. The captain was unable to observe the right wing tip and relied on the first officer to judge the clearance.…May 11, 2005 · N402VA · Minor damageAccident 19930110000269ADorner DO228201 · Manchester, NHUnable extend nose gear. Landed nose gear up. Strut was collapsed due improper installation.Jan 10, 1993 · N245RP · Substantial damageIncident 19920531022889IDorner DO228202 · Boston, MAA tug struck the nose section of this aircraft while it was parked. Chock inadvertently lodged under tugs brake.May 31, 1992 · N234RP · Minor damageIncident 19910115003249IDorner DO228202 · Fairbanks, AKNo right gear safe light. Gear appeared down. Landed safely. Gear bulb faulty.Jan 15, 1991 · N246RPIncident 19901018053689IDorner DO228202 · Islip, NYNR1 engine beta thrust warning on takeoff. Aborted. Beta switch was defective.Oct 18, 1990 · N239RPIncident 19901014055489IDorner DO228202 · Manchester, NHOdor of electrical fire in cockpit. Emergency landing. Found a faulty turn and bank gyro.Oct 14, 1990 · N242RPIncident 19900830047749IDorner DO228202 · Champaign-Urban, ILNR1 battery overtemp en route. Landed without incident. Battery sensor corroded and defective.Aug 30, 1990 · N266MCIncident 19900727042749IDorner DO228202 · Lebanon, NHEngine started to lose RPM. Engine secured. Diverted to Lebanon. Found a faulty prop governor.Jul 27, 1990 · N241RPIncident 19900225008299IDorner DO228202 · Lebanon, NHEngine surged and fuel pressure lowered. Shut down and returned. Fuel heater lockout valve caused problem.Feb 25, 1990 · N237RPIncident 19881010060219IDorner DO228202 · Moline, ILUnsafe gear light. Completed emergency extension. Landed safely. Left main gear actuator was replaced.Oct 10, 1988 · N260MCAccident 19880605017769ADorner DO228201 · Chicago, ILStarted NR2 engine and began to taxi without copilot in place. No brakes or steering. Hit aircraft. Generators off.Jun 5, 1988 · N259MC · Substantial damageIncident 19880131057869IDorner DO228201 · Chicago, ILDuring preflight,left aileron lock dangling by bungee cord from wing. Flew to kent county runway with lock danglingJan 31, 1988 · N260MC · Minor damageAccident 19870420012839ADorner DO228201 · Manchester, NHPropeller blade separated from engine on rollout. Engine shutdown. Fatigue cracking of blade found.Apr 20, 1987 · N232RP · Substantial damage
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Service difficulty reports

No reports name this modelGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary.

STCs that may be installed · 42

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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PMA parts · 250

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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