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Lockheed P-3A

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Aircraft model · Fixed wing multi engine · Airplane · registry code 5260103

Manufacturer (registry)
LOCKHEED
Model
P-3A
Registry code
5260103
Registered
3 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing multi engine
Engines
4 · Turbo-prop
Seats
10
Weight class
12,500 to 19,999 lb
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSA32NM
Holder
USDA Forest Service

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 · 4

1963Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 2

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

2014In forceSuperseded2026
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Registered aircraft · 3

N920AUUnited Aeronautical Corp · North Hollywood, CABuilt 1963 · S/N 150513N922AUBuffalo Airways USA Inc · Hawthorne, FLBuilt 1964 · S/N 151387N927AUMhd Rockland Services Inc · Starke, FLBuilt 2010 · S/N 151369
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STCs approved for this model · 7

STC SA308EA (1 OF 2)Installation of carburetor ice detection system 105AP in single and twin engine aircraft and single engine helicopters powered by Continental, Franklin, and Lycoming type engines equipped with Marvel-Schebler MA-2, MA-3, MA-4, MA-4-5, MA-6 and HA-6 series carburetors. (Normal,Utility and Acrobatic Category airplanes and helicopters equipped with engines and carburetors as described.)Alfred R PuccinelliSTC SA4861NMInstallation of Retardant Tanks for the special purpose of Forest and Wildlife ConservationUnited Aeronautical CorporationSTC SA6012NMInstallation of a Champion or Unison engine ignition systemUnited Aeronautical CorporationSTC ST00788LAInstallation of a Champion or Unison engine ignition systemUnited Aeronautical CorporationSTC ST00792LAInstallation of Retardant Tanks for the special purpose of Forest and Wildlife Conservation.United Aeronautical CorporationSTC ST03718ATIncorporation of P3A Airworthiness Limitation Section for aircraft operated in Restricted Category for the special mission of aerial dispensing of liquids in accordance with Avenger Aircraft and Services Report No. AAS-MDL-09-002, Revision NC dated April 30, 2009, or later FAA approved revision.Avenger Aircraft and ServicesSTC ST04186ATIncorporation of P3A Airworthiness Limitation Section for aircraft operated in Restricted Category for the special mission of aerial dispensing of liquidsAvenger Aerospace Solutions Inc
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NTSB investigations · 3

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date.

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 2 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB SEA92T#A01Accident · 2 fatalClass 3Final reportLockheed P-3A · Florence, MTOct 17, 1991 · N924AU · DestroyedNTSB SEA86LA242Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Pomeroy, WAThe pilot was flying over unfamiliar terrain at a low altitude in order to spot elk. The pilot encountered steep rising terrain which his aircraft was unable to out climb. Density altitude at the time of the accident computes to be approximately 7,500 feet.…Sep 6, 1986 · N15390 · DestroyedNTSB FTW83FA170Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Enid, OKDuring the early morning hours, the acft crashed at the edge of a wheat field on relatively level terrain. The main wreckage then crossed a road & came to rest in another field. There were no known witnesses. A passing farmer discovered the wreckage at about…Mar 30, 1983 · N18314 · Destroyed
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FAA incident reports · 4

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

Incident 20110608012679ILockheed P-3A · Fairbanks, AKUpon landing at Ladd Aaf, pilot drug tail scraping three holes in fuselage skin. Ptrs#AL01201102546RE-evaluation flight conducted using pilot proficiency examiner [privacy data omitted](WP-25-15)on 08-03-11 under the supervision of inspector gerald griswold,…Jun 8, 2011 · N917AU · Minor damageIncident 19931111050489ILkheed P3A · Corpus Christi, TXNR3 engine shut down due to loss of oil on climb. Returned. Found a defective oil pressure relief valve.Nov 11, 1993 · N15390Accident 19860906044439APiper PA28140 · Pomeroy, WAThe aircraft struck a stump and flipped over during a forced landing in a box canyon. High density altitude.Sep 6, 1986 · N15390 · DestroyedAccident 19830330010099ABeech A36 · Enid, OKAircraft descended into ground and began tumbling which destroyed aircraft. Was airborne less than 15 minutes.Mar 30, 1983 · N18314 · Destroyed · 1 fatal
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Service difficulty reports · 28

SDR 2021FA0000011Control Panel · inflt separationDURING OPERATION AN AIR CONTROL PANEL FAILED AND SEPARATED FROM THE AIRCRAFT. THE AIR CONTROL PANEL FAILED BEHIND THE NUMBER 4 NACELLE. DUE TO THE FAILURE OF THE AIR CONTROL PANEL, THE TAILING EDGE SKIN IMMEDIATELY ABOVE THE AIR CONTROL PANEL ENCOUNTERED AN Sep 25, 2020 · N923AU · Lkheed P3A · Cabin Pressure Control SystemSDR AUCR20110215004Fitting · crackedDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, A DETAILED ULTRA-SONIC INSPECTION OF THE FUSELAGE WING ATTACH RING FITTINGS WERE INITIATED BY OUR BY OUR INTERNAL SB. A FATIGUE CRACK WAS APPRECIATED IN THE RT FWD FITTING JUST BELOW THE UPPER MOST AFT HOLE ON THE VERTICAL OTBD FLANGFeb 15, 2011 · N921AU · Lkheed P3A · Fuselage, Wing Attach FittingsSDR AUCR20110215Attach Fitting · crackedDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, A DETAILED ULTRA-SONIC INSPECTION OF THE FUSELAGE WING ATTACH RING FITTINGS WERE INITIATED BY AN INTERNAL SB. A FATIGUE CRACK WAS APPRECIATED IN THE LT FWD FITTING, VERTICAL OTBD FLANGE APPROX 6" ABOVE UPPER TENSION BOLT.Feb 15, 2011 · N921AU · Lkheed P3A · Fuselage, Wing Attach Fittings
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The same model under other registry codes

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

Aero Union P3A3 registered aircraftRegistry code 5780800
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