- Manufacturer (registry)
- EMBRAER
- Model
- EMB-120ER
- Registry code
- 3260203
- Registered
- 38 aircraft
- Type
- Fixed wing multi engine
- Engines
- 2 · Turbo-prop
- Seats
- 32
- Weight class
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification
- Type certificated
- Data sheet
- TCDSA31SO
- Holder
- Embraer S.A.
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 · 137
| 1985 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1988 | 10 |
| 1989 | 13 |
| 1990 | 17 |
| 1991 | 7 |
| 1992 | 9 |
| 1993 | 9 |
| 1994 | 7 |
| 1995 | 12 |
| 1996 | 22 |
| 1997 | 3 |
| 1998 | 12 |
| 1999 | 7 |
| 2001 | 3 |
Airworthiness directives that may apply · 50
ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.
| 1992 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1997 | 3 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 1999 | 4 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2008 | 3 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Airframe · Embraer EMB-120ER
AD 2026-13-02NavigationAD 2025-02-09FuselageAD 2023-10-02Indicating/Recording System, NavigationQuery with SQL
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WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_directive.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('3260203'))
ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
Information bulletins that may apply · 1
Airframe · Embraer EMB-120ER
SAIB NM-09-03Engine Fuel and Control - Implementing Fuel Tank System Airworthiness LimitationsQuery with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT s.saib_number, any_value(s.title) AS title, max(s.issue_date) AS issue_date, any_value(s.status) AS status
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WHERE s.saib_id IN (SELECT saib_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_saib.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('3260203'))
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SELECT s.saib_number, any_value(s.title) AS title, max(s.issue_date) AS issue_date, any_value(s.status) AS status
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_saib.parquet' s
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Registered aircraft · 38
N120HL4e Holdings LLC · Milwaukee, WIN121CZN121cz LLC · Milwaukee, WIN122HL4e Holdings LLC · Milwaukee, WI
See all 38 registered aircraftQuery with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
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ORDER BY n_number"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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NTSB investigations · 13
Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.
Of 3 cases NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events
Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings
Of 10 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.
NTSB DCA18CA303Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportEmbraer EMB120 · 40 nm vicinity south of Lake Jackson, TXan encounter with severe turbulence, which caused the improperly secured cargo to shift and damage the airplane floor structure.NTSB CEN17LA350Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEmbraer EMB 120ER · Greeley, COThe bus driver's failure to maintain clearance from the standing airplane during dark night conditions. Contributing to the accident was the airport's lack of an escort for the bus.NTSB WPR10IA135Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportEmbraer EMB-120ER · Los Angeles, CAThe flight crew’s failure to maintain clearance from the jet bridge during taxi. Contributing to the incident was the ramp marshaller's diverted attention and failure to signal the flight crew to stop at the correct position.NTSB DEN06IA020Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportEmbraer EMB-120ER · Denver, COthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the taxiway light. Factors contributing to the incident were the crew's inadequate visual lookout and the taxiway light.NTSB DEN03LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEmbraer EMB-120ER · Denver, COthe ground personnel's failure to maintain aircraft/ground vehicle clearance, resulting in the collision. Contributing factors include ground communications not coordinated by the ground personnel and the airport vehicle.NTSB DEN03IA054Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportEmbraer EMB-120ER · Cedar City, UTthe captain's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. Factors contributing to the accident were the crew's diverted attention, the snow and slush-covered runway, the fog, and the runway marker.NTSB ANC02LA002Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEmbraer 120ER · Bethel, AKThe captain's continued descent below the minimum descent altitude which resulted in impact with terrain during an instrument landing approach. Factors contributing to the accident were the flightcrew's failure to reset the altimeters to the correct altimeter…NTSB NYC01LA054Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEmbraer 120RT · Charleston, WVDeer on the runway. Factors included reduced visibility due to nighttime lighting and light snow conditions, breaches in the perimeter fence, increased seasonal deer activity, and the rural location of the airport.NTSB LAX00IA106Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportEmbraer 120 · Fresno, CAMoisture contamination of the elevator trim actuator units resulting in their failure to operate at below freezing temperaturesNTSB LAX97IA056Incident · Minor injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportEmbraer EMB-120ER · Los Angeles, CAa laser light source of unknown origin, directed toward the aircraft, as it was approaching to land.NTSB LAX95LA255Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEmbraer EMB-120 RT · Los Angeles, CAthe captain's decision to taxi across a non-movement aircraft parking area instead of using the designated taxi lane to exit the ramp. A factor in the accident was the dark night environmental lighting conditions.NTSB FTW93IA048Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportEmbraer EMB-120RT · Houston, TXThe assigned mechanic's failure to reinstall the attachment screws and the quality inspector's inadequate inspection of the completed work. A factor was the complacency of the maintenance personnel.NTSB MKC87IA043Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportEmbraer EMB-120 · Springfield, MOThe PIC of this air midwest flt 4408 said that, while on initial climb, power (np) on the left engine decayed to 60% and would not recover. The engine was feathered by condition lever but the torque rose to 140% while returning for a landing, according to the…
Query with SQL
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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
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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 ('3260203')
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FAA incident reports · 101
Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.
Incident 20210307000279IEmbraer EMB-120ER · Ypsilanti, MICrew experienced failure of the emergency bus 2, on climb out. Declared an emergency and returned to airfield. Crew performed EAP-30, "emergency bus off light" procedure from qrh which they interpreted as "land as soon as practical." Upon final, crew…Incident 20201112021999IEmbraer EMB-120ER · Oklahoma City, OKAircraft was on 3 mile final into okc. Struck bird(s) but landed with no incident and emergency was not declared. Damage reported to radome and other fuselage components on left side of aircraft. No injuries were reportedAccident 20180920016379AEmbraer EMB-120ER · Houston, TXAircraft with four containers of cargo departed Houston airport (kshv) enroute to Mexico airport (mmqt). Just outside of Houston, Texas the aircraft encountered a storm cell along with a brief moment of turbulance. The turbulance caused cargo stored in the #3…
See all 101 incident reportsQuery with SQL
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Service difficulty reports · 8,287
SDR KY7A20260724001Relay · faultedFLIGHT IDLE UNLOCKS NOT RELEASING UPON TOUCHDOWN AND NO LIGHT ILLUMINATION. R&R RELAY 204 & 205 IAW EMB120 76-10-00 RTS CK C/WSDR JIKA2026052801Control Module · false indicationTHE FLIGHT CREW REPORTED THAT AS APPROACHING KMFR, WHEN LANDING GEAR DOWN WAS SELECTED DOWN THE 6 LIGHTS REMAINED RED. PILOT DID A GO AROUND AND REFERENCED THE QRH AND ELECTRIC OVERRIDE WAS USED TO EXTEND THE GEAR. ONCE ALL INDICATIONS WERE GOOD PILOT LANDED SSDR HKGA20251220001Unknown · odorWHILE AT 28K ALTITUDE, CREW TURNED PACKS ON HIGH (HEAT), AFTER 20MIN RT PACK FAILED INDICATION ILLUMINATED, CREW FOLLOWED QRH. ABOUT A MIN LATER WITH PACKS ON LOW SETTING, CREW STARTED GETTING SMOKE. CREW FOLLOWED QRH FOR SMOKE BUT SMOKE DIDN’T EVAC FAST ENOUG
See all 8,287 difficulty reportsQuery with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT sdr_id, difficulty_date, n_number, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, part_name, part_condition, jasc_code, discrepancy FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_key = 'EMB120ER' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"
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SELECT sdr_id, difficulty_date, n_number, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, part_name, part_condition, jasc_code, discrepancy FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_key = 'EMB120ER' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
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STCs that may be installed · 59
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.
STC ST01305WI-DModification of a Collins ALT-50A or ALT-55B Radio Altimeter system installation to a Collins ALT-1000 or ALT-4000 Radio Altimeter system installation in accordance with Collins Drawing Index as listed on AML No. ST01305WI-D, Revision -, or later FAA approved revision.STC ST12461IBInstallation of Cockpit Voice Recorder with optional RIPS UpgradeSTC ST00885LAInstallation of fire extinguisher cartridges as replacements for Pacific Scientific fire extinguisher cartridges in fire extinguisher bottles.
See all 59 STCsQuery with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT s.stc_number, s.description, s.holder, s.status, s.status_date, m.matched_model
FROM (
SELECT stc_number, min(matched_model) AS matched_model
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_stc.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('3260203')
GROUP BY stc_number
) m JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc.parquet' s USING (stc_number)
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SELECT stc_number, min(matched_model) AS matched_model
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