# Embraer EMB-120RT

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 3260202
- Manufacturer (registry): EMBRAER
- Model: EMB-120RT
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 2 · Turbo-prop
- Seats: 32
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS A31SO](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A31SO) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Embraer S.A.
- Registered aircraft: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/embraer-emb-120rt

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 2026-13-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-13-02): Navigation · Airbus Canada Limited Partnership 18, 49-46, 80-A and 555 more. Effective Jul 1, 2026
- [AD 2025-02-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-02-09): Fuselage · Embraer EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 2 more. Effective Mar 18, 2025
- [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 2017-10-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2017-10-04): Landing Gear · Embraer EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 2 more. Effective Jun 29, 2017
- [AD 2011-08-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-08-09): Fuel · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 2 more. Effective Aug 1, 2011
- [AD 2011-01-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-01-09): Oxygen · Airbus A300 B2-1A, A300 B2-1C, A300 B2-203 and 290 more. Effective Feb 9, 2011
- [AD 2010-19-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-19-04): Airborne Auxiliary Power · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 2 more. Effective Oct 27, 2010
- [AD 2008-04-18 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-04-18-R1): Fuel · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 2 more. Effective Nov 16, 2009
- [AD 2009-15-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-15-18): Fuel · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 2 more. Effective Sep 2, 2009
- [AD 2008-15-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-15-01): Elevator trim system · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 2 more. Effective Aug 21, 2008
- [AD 2007-26-21](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-26-21): EMB-120 wing section · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 2 more. Effective Feb 20, 2008
- [AD 2006-12-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-12-14): Shut-off and crossbleed valves of the bleed air system · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 2 more. Effective Jul 18, 2006
- [AD 2006-11-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-11-10): De-icing system ejector flow control valves · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 2 more. Effective Jun 30, 2006
- [AD 2006-10-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-10-09): Wiring harnesses · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 2 more. Effective Jun 20, 2006
- [AD 2006-07-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-07-18): Elevator control surface · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 2 more. Effective May 12, 2006
- [AD 2006-02-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-02-02): Auxiliary power unit (APU) · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 2 more. Effective Feb 24, 2006
- [AD 2005-25-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-25-01): Electrical harnesses · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 2 more. Effective Jan 9, 2006
- [AD 2004-14-25](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-14-25): Lower rotating beacon to the airframe · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 2 more. Effective Aug 23, 2004
- [AD 2004-14-24](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-14-24): Rotary variable inductive transducers (RVITs) · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 2 more. Effective Aug 23, 2004
- [AD 2004-13-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-13-12): Airplane Flight Manual - propeller synchronizer switch · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 2 more. Effective Aug 6, 2004
- [AD 2004-13-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-13-13): Access door ramp of the fueling control panel · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 2 more. Effective Aug 3, 2004
- [AD 2004-12-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-12-18): Vertical Cargo Nets in Cargo-Configured Cabins · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 2 more. Effective Jul 27, 2004
- [AD 2004-12-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-12-12): Main landing gear (MLG) · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 2 more. Effective Jul 21, 2004
- [AD 2004-06-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-06-07): Pitot/static 1, 2 and auxiliary sensors · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 2 more. Effective Apr 29, 2004
- [AD 2004-01-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-01-04): Hydraulic tube assemblies · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 2 more. Effective Feb 13, 2004
- [AD 2003-15-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-15-05): Flight idle stop system circuit breaker · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 1 more. Effective Sep 4, 2003
- [AD 2003-12-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-12-12): Airplane Flight Manual - flight attendant's seat · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 1 more. Effective Jul 28, 2003
- [AD 2001-22-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-22-14): Fire Extinguishing System Bottle Cartridges · Airbus A300 B2-1A, A300 B2-1C, A300 B2-203 and 105 more. Effective Dec 10, 2001
- [AD 2001-20-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-20-17): Airplane Flight Manual-Ice Accretion · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 1 more. Effective Oct 22, 2001
- [AD 2001-15-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-15-17): Transponder Control Panels · Bombardier ATR42-200, ATR42-300, ATR42-320 and 30 more. Effective Aug 20, 2001
- [AD 2001-06-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-06-18): AFM Revisions - Limitations Section - Ice Protection System · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 1 more. Effective Apr 16, 2001
- [AD 2000-23-30](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-23-30): Elevator Control Cable · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 1 more. Effective Jan 2, 2001
- [AD 2000-23-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-23-09): Hydraulics · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 1 more. Effective Dec 20, 2000
- [AD 2000-22-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-22-12): Circuit Breakers · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 1 more. Effective Dec 12, 2000
- [AD 2000-22-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-22-08): Mass-Balance Weights of the Aileron · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 1 more. Effective Dec 11, 2000
- [AD 2000-19-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-19-07): Direct Current (DC) Relay Box · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER and EMB-120RT. Effective Oct 31, 2000
- [AD 2000-19-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-19-10): Prevent Sudden Change In Pitch Attitude · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 1 more. Effective Oct 13, 2000
- [AD 99-19-28](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-19-28): Brake Assemblies Of Main Landing Gear · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120ER and EMB-120RT. Effective Oct 20, 1999
- [AD 99-17-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-17-04): Aileron Control Cables And Nylon Grommets · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER and EMB-120RT. Effective Sep 22, 1999
- [AD 99-02-18 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-02-18-R1): Titanium Thermal Insulating Blankets · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER and EMB-120RT. Effective Mar 3, 1999
- [AD 98-15-22](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-15-22): Wing De-Ice Boot · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER and EMB-120RT. Effective Aug 27, 1998
- [AD 98-13-29](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-13-29): AFM - Limitation Section - Power Levers · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER and EMB-120RT. Effective Jul 29, 1998
- [AD 98-03-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-03-19): Prevent Generator Overload Conditions · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER and EMB-120RT. Effective Mar 18, 1998
- [AD 97-05-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-05-02): Channel Fairings And Shims · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER and EMB-120RT. Effective Apr 2, 1997
- [AD 97-02-21](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-02-21): Inspect Wing Skin For Fuel Leakage · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER and EMB-120RT. Effective Mar 3, 1997
- [AD 96-25-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-25-12): Auxiliary Power Units · BAE Systems HS 748 Series 2A, HS 748 Series 2B, 707-100 Long Body and 74 more. Effective Jan 13, 1997
- [AD 95-26-15 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-26-15-R1): Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance Systems · Airbus A300 B2-1A, A300 B2-1C, A300 B2-203 and 159 more. Effective Dec 26, 1996
- [AD 96-09-24](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-09-24): AFM- Icing · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER and EMB-120RT. Effective Jun 11, 1996
- [AD 95-25-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-25-11): AFM - Limitations Sections Propeller · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER and EMB-120RT. Effective Dec 27, 1995
- [AD 95-22-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-22-01): Fluorescent Lighting System · Aerospace Lighting Fluorescent lighting systems, A310-203, A310-204 and 74 more. Effective Dec 4, 1995

Historical (superseded or no longer in force):

- [AD 2008-04-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-04-18) (historical): Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCL) · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 2 more. Effective Apr 3, 2008
- [AD 2001-17-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-17-01) (historical): Aileron and Elevator · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER and EMB-120RT. Effective Aug 27, 2001
- [AD 2001-13-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-13-14) (historical): Airplane Flight Manual--Placard on the Main Instrument Panel, and the "LIGHT-HEAVY" Inflation Switch of the 
Leading Edge Deicing Boots · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER and EMB-120RT. Effective Jul 12, 2001
- [AD 2001-02-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-02-06) (historical): Icing Conditions · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER and EMB-120RT. Effective Mar 5, 2001
- [AD 2000-20-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-20-05) (historical): Landing Gear Doors · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER and EMB-120RT. Effective Nov 13, 2000
- [AD 99-02-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-02-18) (historical): Titanium Thermal Insulating Blankets · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER and EMB-120RT. Effective Mar 3, 1999
- [AD 97-26-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-26-06) (historical): AFM - Limitation Section - Ice · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER and EMB-120RT. Effective Jan 23, 1998
- [AD 97-26-22](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-26-22) (historical): Movable Backstop Of Elevator Pitch Trim · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER and EMB-120RT. Effective Jan 13, 1998
- [AD 92-16-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/92-16-51) (historical): Backup Flight Idle Stop System · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER and EMB-120RT. Effective Sep 23, 1992

All 68: https://openairdocs.org/model/embraer-emb-120rt/ads.md

## Information bulletins (advisory) (1)

- [SAIB NM-09-03](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NM-09-03): Engine Fuel and Control - Implementing Fuel Tank System Airworthiness Limitations. Issued Dec 11, 2008

## Registered aircraft

None registered with this model now.

## 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 DCA01MA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA01MA031), Mar 19, 2001: Embraer EMB-120 (N266CA), West Palm Beach, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: the failure of the flight crew to maintain airspeed during an encounter with severe icing conditions, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, loss of control, and structural damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB DCA97MA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA97MA017), Jan 9, 1997: Embraer EMB-120RT (N265CA), Monroe, MI, destroyed, 29 fatal. Probable cause: The Federal Aviation Adminstration's (FAA) failure to establish adequate aircraft certification standards for flight in icing conditions, the FAA's failure to ensure that at Centro Tecnico…
- [NTSB MIA96FA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96FA162), Jun 23, 1996: Embraer 120 (N168CA), Orlando, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: the aircraft manufacture's inadequate written procedures in the airplane flight manual/quick reference handbook, which resulted in a failure of the landing gear to extend and a wheels up emergency…
- [NTSB FTW93MA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93MA143), Apr 29, 1993: Embraer EMB-120 RT (N24706), Pine Bluff, AR, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE CAPTAIN'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PROFESSIONAL COCKPIT DISCIPLINE, HIS CONSEQUENT INATTENTION TO FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS AND ICE ACCRETION, AND HIS SELECTION OF AN IMPROPER AUTOFLIGHT VERTICAL MODE, ALL…
- [NTSB DEN92IA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92IA074), Jul 21, 1992: Embraer EMB-120 RT (N221YV), Denver, CO, incident, no damage. Probable cause: OPEN AIR GROUND CIRCUIT BREAKERS THAT ALLOWED THE PROPELLERS TO OVERSPEED. A FACTOR WAS: CLEAR AIR TURBULENCE.
- [NTSB DCA91MA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA91MA052), Sep 11, 1991: Embraer 120 (N33701), Eagle Lake, TX, destroyed, 14 fatal. Probable cause: THE FAILURE OF CONTINENTAL EXPRESS MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION PERSONNEL TO ADHERE TO PROPER MAINTENANCE AND QUALITY ASSURANCE PROCEDURES FOR THE AIRPLANE'S HORIZONTAL STABILIZER DEICE BOOTS THAT LED…
- [NTSB DCA91MA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA91MA033), Apr 5, 1991: Embraer EMB-120RT (N270AS), Brunswick, GA, destroyed, 23 fatal. Probable cause: THE LOSS OF CONTROL IN FLIGHT AS A RESULT OF A MALFUNCTION OF THE LEFT ENGINE PROPELLER CONTROL UNIT WHICH ALLOWED THE PROPELLER BLADE ANGLES TO GO BELOW THE FLIGHT IDLE POSITION. CONTRIBUTING TO THE…
- [NTSB FTW90IA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90IA169), Aug 25, 1990: Embraer EMB-120 (N33701), College Station, TX, incident, no damage. Probable cause: PROPELLER AND ENGINE (POWERPLANT) OVERSPEED.
- [NTSB ATL90FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA095), Apr 9, 1990: Embraer EMB-120 (N217AS), Gadsden, AL, substantial damage, 2 fatal. Probable cause: INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT BY THE PILOTS OF BOTH AIRCRAFT, WHICH RESULTED IN THEIR FAILURE TO SEE-AND-AVOID ONCOMING TRAFFIC. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE SUN'S GLARE, WHICH RESTRICTED…
- [NTSB MIA88FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88FA058), Dec 10, 1987: Embraer EMB 120 (N232AS), Columbus, MS, substantial damage
- [NTSB ATL87FA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87FA210), Jul 14, 1987: Embraer EMB-120 (N211AS), Atlanta, GA, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (63, newest 50)

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 20020523019639I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020523019639I), May 23, 2002: Emb EMB120RT (N463CA), Orlando, FL. (-23) Climbing through 10,000 ft there was a drop in np on the #2 engine. Shortly after the drop in np on the #2 engine the oil press dropped to 0. The #2 oil…
- [Accident 20010319039099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010319039099A), Mar 19, 2001: Emb EMB120RT (N266CA), Westpalmbeach, FL, Substantial damage. (-23) The aircraft experienced an upset. The investigation is continuing.
- [Incident 20010122005259I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010122005259I), Jan 22, 2001: Emb EMB120RT (N85GL), Muskegon, MI, Substantial damage. (-23) Employee of another company was towing deicing tower to equipment parking area when it struck the horizontal stabilizer of N-85-GL. The a/c received…
- [Incident 20001218028869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20001218028869I), Dec 18, 2000: Emb EMB120RT (N232AS), Wichita, KS. (-23) After takeoff enroute from ict to dfw, a/c experienced smoke in the cockpit. Emergency was declared and returned to ict and landed without incident.…
- [Incident 20000924016639I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000924016639I), Sep 24, 2000: Emb EMB120RT (N463CA), Orlando, FL, Minor damage. (-23) Attached incident narrative
- [Incident 20000731035709I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000731035709I), Jul 31, 2000: Emb EMB120RT (N241AS), Dallas-Ft Worth, TX. (-23) Atlantic southeast flight #867 encountered turbulence at 6000', near glenrose, during its flight from dfw-ile, at which time [privacy data omitted]…
- [Incident 20000227002219I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000227002219I), Feb 27, 2000: Emb EMB120RT (N200CD), Redding, CA. (-23) Aircraft encountered what the pilot described as severe clear air turbulence with a large downdraft followed by a sudden updraft during the approach to…
- [Incident 19990114012769I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990114012769I), Jan 14, 1999: Emb EMB120 (N233AS), Atlanta, GA, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. On the morning of Friday January 15, at approx. 0815, inspector jones requested that I dispatch myself to the Atlanta airport to represent the FAA, and team b…
- [Incident 19981215043249I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19981215043249I), Dec 15, 1998: Emb EMB120RT (N240AS), Dallas-Ft Worth, TX. (-5)According to the PIC, about 15 nautical miles out from landing, he began to vomit. This continued for a few minutes. After asking ATC for their landing…
- [Incident 19970727027159I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970727027159I), Jul 27, 1997: Emb EMB120RT (N241CA), Indianapolis, IN. Narrative: on July 27, 1997 comair flight 3199 was enroute from cincinnati, oh to milwaukee, WI and diverted to Indianapolis, IN. The left engine/wheel well…
- [Incident 19970529015549I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970529015549I), May 29, 1997: Emb EMB120RT (N168CA), Orlando, FL. Narrative: on may 29, 1997 at approximately 1255 EDT coma flight 3339 a 14 CFR 121 aircarrier Emb-120 aircraft encountered wake turbulance at 9000 feet by…
- [Accident 19970109000259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970109000259A), Jan 9, 1997: Emb EMB120RT (N265CA), Detroit, MI, Destroyed, 29 fatal. On approach when crashed, weather may have been a factor. (.4)the flight was being vectored for the approach to runway 3R at Detroit metropolitan Wayne county…
- [Incident 19961224043679I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19961224043679I), Dec 24, 1996: Emb EMB120 (N243AS), Dallas-Ft Worth, TX. Taxiing to ramp. Fumes in cabin. Evacuated. Aircondition unit overheated. Sqwat switch failed. Stopped cooling fan.
- [Accident 19960623019909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960623019909A), Jun 23, 1996: Emb EMB120RT (N168CA), Orlando, FL, Substantial damage. Lost hydraulic system. Unable gear down, landed gear up. Pump pressure hose leaked. Crew misused free fall system.
- [Incident 19960228008139I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960228008139I), Feb 28, 1996: Emb EMB120RT (N193YV), Phoenix, AZ, Minor damage. Narrative: mesa airlines, Emb-120, operating as air shuttle 5025 arrived at Phoenix sky Harbor at approximately 2040 MST. Mesa's parking area is at terminal 4…
- [Incident 19960126003289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960126003289I), Jan 26, 1996: Emb EMB120 (N242AS), Atlanta, GA. Narrative: aircraft lost nosewheel steering 3 to 5 seconds after touchdown on runway 9R at Atlanta, GA. Directional control was maintained with differential…
- [Incident 19950517021159I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950517021159I), May 17, 1995: Emb EMB120RT (N200CD), Chicago, IL. Lost oil pressure left engine diverted mdw. Oil pressure fitting at regulator broke.
- [Incident 19940903033279I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940903033279I), Sep 3, 1994: Emb EMB120RT (N282UE), San Francisco, CA. Smoke in cockpit on taxi for takeoff. Returned to ramp. No fire. Cockpit electric fan motor burned up caused smoke.
- [Incident 19940520022329I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940520022329I), May 20, 1994: Emb EMB120RT (N271UE), Fresno, CA. Lost cabin pressurization. Outflow valves and auto controller replaced. On descent some oxygen masks failed deploy.
- [Incident 19940308011299I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940308011299I), Mar 8, 1994: Emb EMB120RT (N287UE), Washington, DC, Minor damage. Left wing struck a baggage rack while turning from gate toward the taxiway.
- [Incident 19930926039869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930926039869I), Sep 26, 1993: Emb EMB120RT (N265CA), Covington/Cinci, KY. Gear vibration on climb out. Returned. Found left nose door disconnected from actuator rod. Re engaged door rod.
- [Incident 19930804035999I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930804035999I), Aug 4, 1993: Emb EMB120RT (N261CA), Orlando, FL. Left engine duct leak after takeoff. Shut engine down. Returned. Landed safely.
- [Incident 19930629044339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930629044339I), Jun 29, 1993: Emb EMB120RT (N269CA), Washington, DC, Minor damage. Left wing tip collided with jetway while departing from gate.
- [Incident 19930620023459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930620023459I), Jun 20, 1993: Emb EMB120RT (N264CA), Fort Wayne, IN. Loss of power in right engine. Shut engine down. Precautionary landing. Found facture in P3 control line.
- [Accident 19930429011019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930429011019A), Apr 29, 1993: Emb EMB120RT (N24706), Pine Bluff, AR, Substantial damage. Used incorrect auto pilot mode on climb. Airframe ice caused stall. Improper recovery . Lost left props and cowling
- [Incident 19930115008219I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930115008219I), Jan 15, 1993: Emb EMB120RT (N254CA), Covington/Cinci, KY. Lost hydraulic system after takeoff. Returned. Found hydraulic lines severed by loose hydraulic access panel.
- [Incident 19921115049729I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19921115049729I), Nov 15, 1992: Emb EMB120RT (N244CA), Detroit, MI. Smoke odor in cockpit after NR2 engine start. Passengers deplaned. Suspect gear handle control box.
- [Incident 19920721037959I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920721037959I), Jul 21, 1992: Emb EMB120RT (N221YV), Denver, CO. Prop overspeed on both engines on approach. Landed safely. Found open circuit breakers for flight idle stop system.
- [Incident 19920519020919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920519020919I), May 19, 1992: Emb EMB120RT (N335JS), Akron, OH. Precautionary NR2 engine shutdown due to a duct overheat light. Returned. Aircraft susceptible to duct overheat.
- [Incident 19920428015889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920428015889I), Apr 28, 1992: Emb EMB120RT (N127AM), Springfield, MO. Left generator went off line. Engine shut down. Landed safely. Replaced starter generator.
- [Incident 19920419017749I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920419017749I), Apr 19, 1992: Emb EMB120RT (N246CA), Covington - Cin, OH, Minor damage. Pilot reported finding left nacelle hydraulic access door missing upon conducting a post flight inspection.
- [Incident 19920318013619I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920318013619I), Mar 18, 1992: Emb EMB120RT (N287UE), Albany, NY. As power was applied for takeoff the condition warning sounded. Aborted. Flap lever not in proper detent.
- [Incident 19920104011349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920104011349I), Jan 4, 1992: Emb EMB120 (N238AS), Greensboro, NC. Pilot set altimeter incorrectly on descent. Came within 200 feet vertically and 3NM laterally to another aircraft.
- [Incident 19911008054439I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19911008054439I), Oct 8, 1991: Emb EMB120RT (N248CA), Covington - Cin, OH. Electrical smoke odor in aircraft while taxiing to runway. Stopped and evacuated. Unable to locate origin.
- [Accident 19910911039219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910911039219A), Sep 11, 1991: Emb EMB120RT (N33701), Eagle Lake, TX, Destroyed, 14 fatal. On descent ,breakup in flight and fire. Left horizontal stabilizer leading edge failed. Improper maintenance.
- [Incident 19910813048489I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910813048489I), Aug 13, 1991: Emb EMB120RT (N270UE), Redmond, OR. Right engine shut itself down on climb. Returned. Landed safely. Had a NR4 bearing failure.
- [Incident 19910804038549I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910804038549I), Aug 4, 1991: Emb EMB120 (N124AM), Sioux City, IA. Unable to retract left gear after takeoff. Returned. Down lock pin was still installed.
- [Incident 19910715036349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910715036349I), Jul 15, 1991: Emb EMB120 (N237AS), Huntsville, AL. Unsafe gear indication on approach. Checked gear and landed safely. Target for the left main was adjusted.
- [Incident 19910712041539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910712041539I), Jul 12, 1991: Emb EMB120 (N265AS), Dallas-Ft Worth, TX. Tail pipe fire warning on departure. Shut down right engine. Returned. False alarm due to bad control module.
- [Incident 19910707033579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910707033579I), Jul 7, 1991: Emb EMB120RT (N260AS), Dallas-Ft Worth, TX. Hydraulic low level warning light on after takeoff. Returned. Hydraulic reservoir low on fluid.
- [Accident 19910405009019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910405009019A), Apr 5, 1991: Emb EMB120RT (N270AS), Brunswick, GA, Destroyed, 23 fatal. Severe asymmetric thrust on final approach caused loss of control. Result of left propeller control unit malfunction
- [Incident 19910401013189I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910401013189I), Apr 1, 1991: Emb EMB120RT (N271UE), Santa Ana, CA, Minor damage. Struck a parked aircraft while taxiing from the gate. Being guided by ground personnel.
- [Incident 19901116065419I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901116065419I), Nov 16, 1990: Emb EMB120RT (N283UE), Asheville, NC. On landing rollout, struck and killed a deer.
- [Incident 19901019054379I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901019054379I), Oct 19, 1990: Emb EMB120RT (N196CA), Louisville, KY, Minor damage. Fire and smoke from captains relay panel. Electrical power shut down. Fire went out. All five relays replaced.
- [Incident 19900910047859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900910047859I), Sep 10, 1990: Emb EMB120RT (N285UE), Washington, DC, Minor damage. NR1 engine oil pressure fluctuating on approach. Fire from generator. Oil leak from worn garloc seal on generator.
- [Incident 19900609037369I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900609037369I), Jun 9, 1990: Emb EMB120 (N239AS), Beaumont Port A, TX. Smoke in cockpit after departure. Returned. Right air cycle machine had overheated.
- [Incident 19900605032229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900605032229I), Jun 5, 1990: Emb EMB120RT (N283UE), Washington, DC, Minor damage. Right engine shut down due to severed oil line after departure. Returned. Failing cowling cut oil line.
- [Accident 19900409011582A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900409011582A), Apr 9, 1990: Emb EMB120 (N217AS), Gadsden, AL, Substantial damage. Tried avoid opposite direction N99501 that struck his empennage and broke up.
- [Incident 19900402012699I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900402012699I), Apr 2, 1990: Emb EMB120RT (N127AM), St Louis, MO. Crew advised ATC of low fuel status and requested deviation. Had miscommunication of actual fuel status.
- [Incident 19900303013659I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900303013659I), Mar 3, 1990: Emb EMB120 (N277UE), Oxnard, CA. Partial hydraulic power loss after departure. Landed at los angeles without incident.

All 63: https://openairdocs.org/model/embraer-emb-120rt/incidents.md

## Service difficulty reports (5,310, newest 50)

As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report.

- [SDR FAA2015120900010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FAA2015120900010), Dec 9, 2014: BLADE. CRACKED. CRACK INDICATION OF FILLET RADIUS OF BLADE SHANK, FOUND DURING MAJOR INSPECTION.
- [SDR GLBA2012092520121](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GLBA2012092520121), Sep 25, 2012: LIGHT. INOPERATIVE. EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT IN CEILING ABOVE ROW 6 DOES NOT ILLUMINATE.
- [SDR GLBA201004231](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GLBA201004231), Apr 22, 2010: ACM. ODOR. PILOTS REPORTED THAT A DUCT OVERHEAT LIGHT ON THE LT SIDE ILLUMINTATED. DURING POST MX ENGINE RUNS, MX HAD NOTICED A BURNING SMELL COMING FROM THE LT PACK. MX O
- [SDR GLBA090706001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GLBA090706001), Jul 6, 2009: SKIN. DAMAGED. PILOTS REPORTED THAT THEY OBSERVED LIGHTNING STRIKE DAMAGE ON THE LT ELEVATOR. MX REPAIRED THE EFFECTED AREA IAW EO 09-120-27-001. MX PERFORMED A BLEND OUT, FOU
- [SDR GLBA200906292](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GLBA200906292), Jun 29, 2009: SEAL. DIRTY. PILOTS REPORTED THAT DURING CLIMB OUT THROUGHT 8,000 FT, CABIN PRESSURE CLIMBED IN A BRIEF SPIKE THEN NORMAL THROUGH 22,000 FT THE CABIN BEGAN TO DEPRESSURIZE. 
- [SDR GLBA200906291](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GLBA200906291), Jun 29, 2009: A/C PACK. SMOKE. PILOTS REPORTED THAT THE AIR CONDITIONING PACK SYS PUT SMOKE IN THE CABIN UPON LANDING. SYS WORKED FINE IN THE AIR WITH BLEEDS IN AUTO AND PACKS ON LOW. MX PERF
- [SDR 2006FA0000065](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000065), Jan 11, 2006: WINDOW FRAME. CRACKED. PILOT`S SIDE WINDOW LOWER STRUCTURAL BEAM IS CRACKED AT LT WINDSHIELD AFT BEAM. NORMAL OPERATIONS. (K)
- [SDR 2006FA0000047](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000047), Jan 11, 2006: WINDOW FRAME. CRACKED. PILOTS SIDE WINDOW LOWER STRUCTURAL BEAM IS CRACKED AT LEFT WINDSHIELD AFT BEAM. NORMAL OPS. (K)
- [SDR 2006FA0000046](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000046), Jan 11, 2006: WINDOW FRAME. CRACKED. COPILOTS SIDE WINDOW LOWER STRUCTURAL BEAM IS CRACKED AT RT WINDSHIELD AFT BEAM. NORMAL OPS. (K)
- [SDR ASOA03283](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASOA03283), Jul 3, 2003: WIRE. INOPERATIVE. DURING HANGAR MAINTENANCE IN MCN, THE EXIT SIGN AT SEAT ONE WAS FOUND TO BE INOPERATIVE. MAINTENANCE REPAIRED THE WIRING TO THE EXIT SIGN AT SEAT ONE OPERATIONA
- [SDR ASOA03284](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASOA03284), Jul 3, 2003: LIGHT. INOPERATIVE. DURING HANGAR MAINTENANCE IN MCN, AN EMERGENCY FLOOR LIGHT WAS FOUND TO BE INOPERATIVE. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED AN EMERGENCY FLOOR LIGHT LAMP. OPERATIO
- [SDR SWIA200312073](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA200312073), Jun 4, 2003: SWITCH. MALFUNCTIONED. WHEN FLAPS 15 WERE SELECTED FCU INDICATES CONTROL FAULT WITH FLAP AND ASWS LIGHTS ON MAP. REMOVED AND REPLACED FLAP HANDLE WITH A SERVICEABLE UNIT. OPS CHECK GO
- [SDR ASOA03226](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASOA03226), May 20, 2003: WIRE. LOOSE. FLT 4939 - DURING A GROUND INSPECTION IN DFW, THE RIGHT AFT EXTERIOR EMERGENCY LIGHT WAS FOUND TO BE INOPERATIVE. MAINTENANCE REPAIRED THE DEFECTIVE WIRE SPLICE
- [SDR ASOA03223](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASOA03223), May 18, 2003: WINDSHIELD. SEPARATED. FLT 4888 - DURING CLIMB-OUT FROM AEX-GTR, AT APPROXIMATELY 14,000 FEET THE CABIN PRESSURE BEGAN TO CLIMB AT 2,000 FEET PER MINUTE. THE AIRCRAFT DESCENDED TO 10,
- [SDR ASOA03192](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASOA03192), May 1, 2003: BULB. BURNED OUT. DURING A GROUND INSPECTION IN ATL, THE RIGHT EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT AT ROW 8 B/C WAS FOND TO BE INOPERATIVE. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE RIGHT EMERGENCY 
- [SDR ASOA03193](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASOA03193), May 1, 2003: LIGHT. INOPERATIVE. DURING A GROUND INSPECTION IN DFW, THE RIGHT AFT OVERWING EMERGENCY LIGHT WAS FOUND TO BE INOPERATIVE. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE RIGHT AFT OVERWING E
- [SDR ASOA03194](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASOA03194), May 1, 2003: BATTERY. INOPERATIVE. FLT 4374 - DURING A GROUND INSPECTION IN ATL, THE EXTERIOR EMERGENCY LIGHTS WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE AFT EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTE
- [SDR SWIA200311895](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA200311895), Apr 3, 2003: SWITCH. MALFUNCTIONED. WITH FLAPS SELSECTED TO 15 DEGREES FLAP CONTROL FAULT. REMOVED AND REPLACED FLAP SELECTOR HANDLE WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT. RAN FLAPS FULL SCALE MULTIPLE TIMES. OPS
- [SDR ASOA03143](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASOA03143), Apr 1, 2003: BATTERY PACK. INOPERATIVE. DURING A GROUND INSPECTION IN DFW, THE EMERGENCY LIGHTS IN THE AFT SECTION OF THE CABIN WERE FOUND TO BE INOPERATIVE. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE EMERG
- [SDR ASOA03111](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASOA03111), Mar 15, 2003: WIRE. LOOSE. FLT 4320 - DURING DESCENT INTO MCN FROM ATL, THE CREW RECEIVED A LT DUCT LEAK MESSAGE. THE CRE COMPLIED WITH QRH PROCEDURES AND SHUT DOWN THE LT ENGINE. AN EMER
- [SDR ASOA03101](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASOA03101), Mar 10, 2003: BATTERY. INOPERATIVE. FLT 4903 - DURING CRUISE FROM IAH-DFW, THE LAVATORY SMOKE DETECTOR GAVE RANDOM FALSE ALARMS. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE LAVATORY SMOKE DETECTOR BATTER
- [SDR ASOA03055](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASOA03055), Feb 12, 2003: WINDOW POST. CRACKED. DURING A HANGAR CHECK IN TXK, THE LT DIRECT VISUAL WINDOW POST SKIN AT THE LOWER TRAILING EDGE WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED BEYOND LIMITS. MAINTENANCE REPAIRED THE C
- [SDR ASOA03051](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASOA03051), Feb 9, 2003: BATTERY. INOPERATIVE. DURING A HANGAR CHECK IN MCN, THE FORWARD SEGMENT OF EMERGENCY LIGHTS WERE FOUND TO BE INOPERATIVE. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE NR 1 EMERGENCY LIGHT BA
- [SDR SWIA200311775](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA200311775), Feb 7, 2003: CONTROL UNIT. MALFUNCTIONED. ON TAKEOFF THE ANALOG FLAP INDICATOR BOUNCED BACK AND FORTH BETWEEN 0-15 DEGREES, SETTING OFF THE TAKEOFF AURAL WARNING SYSTEM. ALSO, EACH TIME IT WENT TO 0 DEG
- [SDR SWIA200311705](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA200311705), Jan 9, 2003: ENGINE. MALFUNCTIONED. ON CLIMBOUT HEARD AND FELT A LOUD THUMP AND SLIGHT LOSS OF POWER ON THE LEFT ENGINE. ABOUT 30 SECONDS LATER RECEIVED AN 'OIL' MAP AND AURAL WARNING. OIL PRESSUR
- [SDR SWIA200311697](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA200311697), Jan 8, 2003: ACTUATOR. MALFUNCTIONED. FLAP LIGHT ON MAP PANEL ASSOCIATED WITH ADVANCED SWS AND CONTROL FAULT ON OVERHEAD. REPLACED LEFT NACELLE FLAP ACTUATOR PER MM 27-50-00. CYCLED FLAPS SEVERAL TI
- [SDR ASOA02654](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASOA02654), Dec 31, 2002: SKIN. CRACKED. DURING A HANGAR INSPECTION IN TXK, THE FIRST OFFICER'S WINDOW POST SKIN WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED BEYOND LIMITS. MAINTENANCE REPAIRED THE CRACKED SKIN IAW ASA EO 
- [SDR ASOA02652](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASOA02652), Dec 28, 2002: WIRE. BROKEN. FLT 4056 - DURING GROUND INSPECTION IN ATL, THE EXTEROR RIGHT AFT EMERGENCY LIGHT WAS FOUND TO BE INOPERATIVE. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE FUSE ABOVE R
- [SDR ASOA02646](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASOA02646), Dec 26, 2002: CLIP. CRACKED. DURING HANGAR INSPECTION IN TXK, THE SKIN SHEAR CLIP ON FRAMES 15 AND 15A WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED BEYOND LIMITS. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE SKIN SHEAR
- [SDR ASOA02634](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASOA02634), Dec 19, 2002: STRINGER. CRACKED. DURING HANGAR INSPECTION IN TXK, THE RIGHT WING STRINGER NR 10 CLOSE TO RIB NR 3 WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED BEYOND LIMITS. MAINTENANCE WILL REPAIR THE RIGHT WING S
- [SDR ASOA02616](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASOA02616), Nov 23, 2002: BATTERY. DISCHARGED. FLT 4286 - DURING CRUISE FROM AVL-ATL, THE LAVATORY SMOKE DETECTOR MALFUNCTIONED. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE LAVATORY SMOKE DETECTOR BATTERY. OPERATIO
- [SDR ASOA02615](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASOA02615), Nov 23, 2002: BATTERY. DISCHARGED. FLT 4081 - DURING CRUISE FROM ATL-CSG, THE SMOKE DETECTOR IN THE LAVATORY BEGAN TO BEEP INTERMITTENTLY. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE LAVATORY SMOKE DETE
- [SDR SWIA200211497](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA200211497), Nov 22, 2002: CONTROL UNIT. MALFUNCTIONED. FLAPS HAD RT INBOARD FLAP ASYMMETRY WHEN SET FOR LANDING AND FAILED TO RETRACT AFTER LANDING (RT AND LT INBOARD). RE-RACKED FLAP CONTROL UNIT. PERFORMED FUNCTIO
- [SDR SWIA200211496](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA200211496), Nov 21, 2002: TERMINAL. BROKEN. DURING THE TAKEOFF RUN THE NR 1 GEN OFF BUS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE TAKEOFF WAS ABORTED. ATTEMPTED RESET PER QRH WITH NO SUCCESS. FOUND BROKEN WIRE ON NR 1 GENER
- [SDR SWIA200211480](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA200211480), Nov 14, 2002: CONTROL UNIT. MALFUNCTIONED. CONTROL FAULT ON INBOARD FLAPS AFTER TRYING TO RAISE FLAPS. REMOVED AND REPLACED FLAP CONTROL UNIT. FLAPS FUNCTIONAL CHECK GOOD.
- [SDR ASOA02588](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASOA02588), Nov 10, 2002: CONTROLLER. MALFUNCTIONED. DURING CLIMB OUT, THE LT PROPELLER SPEED REACHED 101.2 PERCENT IN A STEADY STATE. THE CREW SET THE PROPELLER SPEED TO 85 PERCENT FOR CRUISE AND THE PROPELLER SP
- [SDR SWIA200211411](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA200211411), Oct 29, 2002: ACTUATOR. MALFUNCTIONED. AFTER FLAP RETRACTION ON LANDING, THE INBOARD PAIR OF FLAPS REMAINED AT 25 DEGREES. THERE WERE NO CONTROL FAULTS OR DISAGREEMENT WARNINGS. AFTER RESETTING THE S
- [SDR SWIA200211314](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA200211314), Oct 10, 2002: LOCKWASHER. BROKEN. AFTER DEPARTURE, LEFT MAIN GEAR WOULD NOT RETRACT. RETURNED TO RDM. FOUND TANG BROKEN ON LOCKING WASHER FOR LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR ACTUATOR. REPLACED TANG WASHE
- [SDR SWIA200211315](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA200211315), Oct 7, 2002: WIRE. MISSING. FORWARD EMERGENCY LIGHT EXIT SIGN DOES NOT ILLUMINATE. FOUND WIRE MISSING FROM REAR TERMINAL BLOCK. REINSTALLED WIRE FOR FORWARD EMERGENCY LIGHT WITH NEW HARDWA
- [SDR SWIA200211221](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA200211221), Sep 11, 2002: ACTUATOR. FAILED. INBOARD FLAPS CONTROL FAULT FROM 15 DEGREES TO 0 DEGREES WHEN RETRACTING THEM. REPAIRED ENVIRONMENTAL SPLICE AT LEFT I/B FLAP ACTUATOR CANNON PLUG. INSPECTED WI
- [SDR ASOA020492](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASOA020492), Sep 8, 2002: A/C PACK. CONTAMINATED. DURING CLIMBOUT, A BURNING ODOR CAME FROM THE PACKS WAS EXPERIENCED. THE CAPTAIN TURNED OFF BOTH THE LT AND RT PACKS SEPARATELY AND DETERMINED THE RIGHT PACK WA
- [SDR SWIA200211212](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA200211212), Sep 7, 2002: VALVE. MALFUNCTIONED. APU CAUSES SMOKE IN COCKPIT & CABIN. FOUND LCV NOT OPENING CAUSING SMELL TO COME FROM PACKS. REPLACED APU LCV, OPS CHECK GOOD.
- [SDR SWIA200211202](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA200211202), Sep 5, 2002: WIRE HARNESS. FAULTY. ON DEPARTURE FROM SFO, LANDING GEAR WOULD NOT RETRACT. ALL GREEN REMAINED ILLUMINATED & ALL REDS EXCEPT RIGHT A WERE ILLUMINATED W/GEAR HANDLE IN UP POSITION. C
- [SDR SWIA200211201](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA200211201), Sep 2, 2002: ENGINE. OVERTEMP. ON CLIMBOUT (LEFT) T6 RAISED WITH POWER REDUCTION. T6 CONTINUED TO RISE TO THE POINT OF T6 WARNING. T6 FINALLY CAME DOWN TO ABOUT 684 DEGREES, PRODUCING NO TORQ
- [SDR SWIA200211150](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA200211150), Aug 17, 2002: CONTROL BOX. MALFUNCTIONED. LEFT LANDING RED LIGHTS REMAIN ON (A & B) WITH GEAR HANDLE SELECTED. INSTALLED SERVICEABLE LANDING GEAR RELAY BOX ASSY, SWUNG LANDING GEAR 35 PLUS TIMES. OPS CH
- [SDR ASOA02451](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASOA02451), Aug 15, 2002: LIGHT. INOPERATIVE. DURING A HANGAR INSPECTION IN MCN, THE CEILING EMERGENCY LIGHT AT ROW 2 WAS INOPERATIVE. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE BURNED OUT CEILING EMERGENCY LIGHT
- [SDR ASOA02449](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASOA02449), Aug 12, 2002: PROXIMITY SENSOR. FAILED. WHILE WAITING TO TAXI, THE CAPTAIN RECEIVED AN ELECTRONIC CAPTION WITH NO ASSOCIATED ALARM LIGHT. SHORTLY AFTER THAT THE FIRST OFFICER REPORTED SMOKE. THE CAPTA
- [SDR SWIA200211112](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA200211112), Aug 6, 2002: WARNING SYSTEM. FALSE ACTIVATION. ON TAKEOFF GOT TRIPLE CHIME EEC WARNING. ABORTED TAKEOFF. SUSPECT LEFT EEC THE CULPRIT, LOWER NP THAN RT ON FFOD. INSPECTED CANNON PLUGS AND WIRING FOR CHAFING 
- [SDR ASOA02440](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASOA02440), Aug 4, 2002: SEAT. OUT OF POSITION. DURING HANGAR INSPECTION IN MCN, THE EMERGENCY EXIT DOORS AT ROWS 5 AND 8 WERE INHIBITED FROM OPENING. MAINTENANCE FOUND THE EXIT AT ROW 5 WAS OPENING AGAINST T
- [SDR ASOA02438](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASOA02438), Aug 2, 2002: FITTING. CRACKED. DURING HANGAR MAINTENANCE IN TXK, THE RIGHT WING OUTBOARD FLAP OUTBOARD END CLOSURE FITTING WAS FOUND CRACKED. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE RIGHT OUTBOA

All 5,310: https://openairdocs.org/model/embraer-emb-120rt/reports.md

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (60, first 50)

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 ST01305WI-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01305WI-D): Modification 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. Rockwell Collins Inc
- [STC ST12461IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST12461IB): Installation of Cockpit Voice Recorder with optional RIPS Upgrade. Mid- Canada Mod Center
- [STC ST00885LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00885LA): Installation of fire extinguisher cartridges as replacements for Pacific Scientific fire extinguisher cartridges in fire extinguisher bottles. AMETEK AMERON, LLC d/b/a MASS Systems
- [STC ST00197IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00197IB): Installation of the Universal Quick Access Recorder (uQAR). Flight Data Technologies Inc
- [STC ST03885AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03885AT): Installation of an Avionica, Inc. avCM Cellular Module. Aircraft Systems and Manufacturing Inc
- [STC SA5845NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5845NM): Installationof cabin interior fluorescent lighting system. Bruce Aerospace Inc
- [STC ST104CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST104CH): Installation of a TCAS I and optional Data Recorder Unit. Acron Aviation Inc
- [STC ST02472AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02472AT): Installation of a mini Quick Access Recorder (QAR) model MKI, MKII, or MKIII. Aircraft Systems and Manufacturing Inc
- [STC ST01110DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01110DE): Installation of a Luma Technologies Multiple Alarm Panel (MAP). Peregrine
- [STC ST00215IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00215IB): Installation of saf-Tglo ECO Photoluminescent Aisle Path Marking Systems. STG AEROSPACE GERMANY GmbH
- [STC ST04562NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04562NY): Installation of saf-Tglo® SuperSeal UltraLite-X (SSUL-X) Photoluminescent Floor Proximity Emergency Escape Path Marking Systems. STG AEROSPACE GERMANY GmbH
- [STC ST00098IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00098IB): Introduction of ADS-B Out. STC Twenty One Limited
- [STC ST03375AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03375AT): Installation of Garmin GPS 165 TSO Global Positioning System (GPS). Woven Electronics
- [STC ST00598WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00598WI): Conversion of airplane from a passenger configuration to an all cargo configuration. Worldwide Aviation LLC
- [STC SA8840SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA8840SW): Replace core assembly of AiResearch Primary/Secondary Air-to-Air Heat Exchanger, part number 194546-3. Honeywell International Inc
- [STC SA8466SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA8466SW): Recore of AiResearch Engine Oil Coolers Part Numbers 160282-3 and 160282-4 with LORI Core Assembly Part Number L8602548-1. Honeywell International Inc
- [STC ST00895DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00895DE): Installation of the Garmin G700 TXi Avionics Suite. Peregrine
- [STC ST00075WI-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00075WI-D): Installation of provisions for the Bendix/King CAS 66A TCAS I system. Honeywell International Inc
- [STC ST02635LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02635LA): Modification to replace the existing Mode S Transponder system with the ACSS NXT-600 Mode S Transponder with ADS-B Out. Aviation Communication and Surveillance Systems (ACSS) LLC
- [STC ST00007IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00007IB): Installation of a Honeywell Mode S Transponder model MST 67 and TCAS II model CAS 81. Embraer Engineering & Technology Center - USA Inc
- [STC ST03089NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03089NY): Replacement of certain Goodrich pneumatic deicer boots. SMR Technologies Inc
- [STC ST02636LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02636LA): Modification to upgrade the existing XS-950 Mode S Transponder system to add ADS-B Out. Aviation Communication and Surveillance Systems (ACSS) LLC
- [STC ST02499AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02499AK): Approval of the Thomas Global Systems TFD8601Active Matrix Liquid Crystal Display installed. ADS-B Technologies, LLC
- [STC ST04136CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04136CH): Installation of a TFD-8601 EFIS (Electronic Flight Instrument System) Display. StandardAero Business Aviation Services, LLC
- [STC ST03776NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03776NY): Modification to upgrade existing Rockwell Collins TCAS (Model: TTR-920, TTR-921, and TTR-4000) at VERSION 7.0 to Rockwell Collins TCAS (Model: TTR-921, TTR-4000, and TTR-4100) at VERSION 7.1 (ACAS II). Scandinavian Avionics Design ApS
- [STC ST01157SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01157SE): Installation of increased security cockpit door. Cascade Aviation Services Inc
- [STC ST02600LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02600LA): Replacement of original SAFT 4076-9 Nickel-Cadmium battery with a Concorde RG-380E/40B or RG-380E/44 or RG-380E/46 Valve Regulated Lead Acid Battery. Concorde Battery Corporation
- [STC ST02014LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02014LA): Installation of Hawker 9750W0370-7 Steel Cased, 24 Volt, 43 Amp-hour, Sealed Lead Acid Battery. Securaplane Technologies
- [STC ST01713WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01713WI): Modification of a Rockwell Collins, Inc. AHC-85( ) (AHRS) installation. Rockwell Collins Inc
- [STC ST00673WI-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00673WI-D): Modification of Collins VHF-22A/VHF-22B VHF COMM Receiver Transmitter with CTL-22 Control Pro Line II System Installation to a Collins VHF-22C/VHF-22D VHF COMM Receiver Transmitter with CTL-22C Control 8.33 kHz Pro Line II System installation. Rockwell Collins Inc
- [STC ST00682WI-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00682WI-D): Modification of Collins VHF-20/VHF-20A/VHF-20B VHF COMM Receiver Transmitter with CTL-20 Control Pro Line I System Installation to a Collins VHF-22C/VHF-22D VHF COMM Receiver Transmitter with CTL-22C Control 8.33 kHz Pro Line II System Installation in accordance with Collins Installation Instructions as listed on AML No. ST00682WI-D, Revision -, or later FAA approved revisions. Rockwell Collins Inc
- [STC ST02540AT-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02540AT-D): Installation of replacement fuel tank sealant system. FFC Manufacturing
- [STC ST151CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST151CH): Installation of strobe upper anticollision light, P/N 30-1033-53. Honeywell International Inc
- [STC SA8815SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA8815SW): Installation of a single Mode S Transponder with provisions for a Bendix TCAS II. Worldwide Aviation LLC
- [STC ST01142WI-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01142WI-D): Modification of a single or dual Collins TDR-94 or TDR-94D Mode S Transponder System installation with CTL-92 control head to a Flight ID capable Collins TDR-94 or TDR-94D Mode S Transponder System installation with CTL-92E control head. Rockwell Collins Inc
- [STC ST01307WI-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01307WI-D): Modification of a Collins TVI-920/TVI-920D Vertical Speed/TCAS Indicator installation. Rockwell Collins Inc
- [STC ST02990AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02990AT): Installation of Control Column Push-To-Talk (PTT) Switch with Gold Contacts. Chippewa Aerospace, Inc
- [STC ST02517AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02517AT): Installation of Avidyne FlightMax 850 display. Chippewa Aerospace, Inc
- [STC ST02777AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02777AT): Installation of a FA2100CVR Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR). Chippewa Aerospace, Inc
- [STC ST02778AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02778AT): Installation of a FA2100FDR Flight Data Recorder (FDR). Chippewa Aerospace, Inc
- [STC ST02605AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02605AT): Installation of MPC Products Corp. Rotary Variable Transformer (RVT) P/N GA2200A (3-position sensors right side; Rudder pedal-yaw, and control column-pitch and roll,) and p/n GA2202A (2-position sensors left side, column-itch and roll) to replace existing Flight Data Recorder System (FDRS) Potentiometers position sensors. Chippewa Aerospace, Inc
- [STC ST02515AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02515AT): Installation of Honeywell MK VI EGPWS. Chippewa Aerospace
- [STC ST00062DE-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00062DE-D): Installation of MK VI GPWS system. Learjet Inc
- [STC ST00110DE-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00110DE-D): Installation of UNC UNS-1M navigation management system. Learjet Inc
- [STC ST00111DE-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00111DE-D): Installation of AlliedSignal CAS 66 TCAS I system. Learjet Inc
- [STC ST00136DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00136DE): Installation of Universal Navigation Corp UNS-1M navigation management system. Learjet Inc
- [STC ST58CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST58CH): Installation of provisions of a BFG TCAS 1 and optional data recorder unit. Goodrich Avionics Systems Inc
- [STC ST09475SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST09475SC): Installation of a Universal Avionics UNS-1K FMS with Internal TSO-129A GPS Sensor. Aircraft Modification and Engineering Services, In
- [STC ST00685NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00685NY): Baggage Restraint System Installation. Field Aviation Co, Inc
- [STC ST411CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST411CH): Install forward lavatory panels, Models 1145, 1146, 1147. Midwest Aircraft Products

All 60: https://openairdocs.org/model/embraer-emb-120rt/stcs.md

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