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Mitsubishi MU-2B-20

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Aircraft model · Fixed wing multi engine · Airplane · registry code 5780407

Manufacturer (registry)
MITSUBISHI
Model
MU-2B-20
Registry code
5780407
Registered
12 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing multi engine
Engines
2 · Turbo-prop
Seats
9
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise speed
147 mph
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSA2PC
Holder
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. 203

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 · 62

1967Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 34

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

1972In forceSuperseded2026
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Information bulletins that may apply · 2

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Registered aircraft · 12

N100CFRed Rooster Rentals LLC · Alto, GABuilt 1972 · S/N 229N122MAPanda Aviation Inc · Washougal, WAS/N 207N18BFCenter For Endodontics Inc · Fresno, CABuilt 1969 · S/N 173N2100TJ R Aero Leasing Inc · Lawrence, KSBuilt 1969 · S/N 182N228WPRegistration Pending · Wichita, KSRegistration pendingBuilt 1972 · S/N 228N22MZChurchill Robert Jr · Wasilla, AKS/N 158N54CKNewton Property Leasing LLC · Greene, IABuilt 1968 · S/N 135N700DALowrey Jonathan S · Jasper, INBuilt 1969 · S/N 140N711VKDuggar Aviation LLC · Tontitown, ARBuilt 1969 · S/N 157N777VKColumbia Asset Trust Corp Trustee · Wichita, KSBuilt 1969 · S/N 179N91MMAnderson Aerial Spraying Service Inc · Canby, MNBuilt 1970 · S/N 198N92TCChurchill Robert Jr · Wasilla, AKBuilt 1971 · S/N 209
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NTSB investigations · 27

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

Defining event, 2008 on

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In the probable cause, 2008 on

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First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 14 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB ERA12CA128Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMitsubishi MU-2B-20 · Picayune, MSThe pilot's excessive rate of descent during the landing flare/touchdown, which resulted in a hard landing.Dec 29, 2011 · N800BY · Substantial damageNTSB ERA11IA172Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMitsubishi MU-2B-20 · Walterboro, SCThe inadequate inspection and rigging of the nose landing gear downlock mechanism by maintenance personnel, which resulted in the failure of a bolt and the subsequent collapse of the nose gear during the landing roll.Jan 16, 2011 · N52CD · Minor damageNTSB CHI02LA144Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMitsubishi MU2B-20 · Belleville, MIThe pilot's failure to verify the extension of the landing gear prior to landing, and his failure to perform the emergency landing gear extension procedure. The popped circuit breaker was a factor.May 28, 2002 · N54CK · Substantial damage
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FAA incident reports · 48

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

Accident 20111228029239AMitsubishi MU-2B-20 · Picayune, MSDuring the landing the pilot experienced a hard landing.1. Nose gear collasped.2. Left main tire and hub separated and blew out.3. Left and right upper and lower wing spar damaged.4. Left and right side of nose bay area wrinkled aft of pressure vessel.5. Left…Dec 28, 2011 · N800BY · Substantial damageIncident 20110116004219IMitsubishi MU-2B-20 · Walterboro, SCThe aircraft landed on runway 23 at Lowcountry Regional Airport (rbw) in Walterboro, SC on January 16, 2011 at 1500 hours local time. On rollout the pilot heard a bang, felt the nose of the aircraft go lower than normal then heard the nose scraping on the…Jan 16, 2011 · N52CD · Minor damageAccident 20020528021499AMtsbsi MU2B20 · Detroit, MI(.19) On may 28, 2002, at 1415 eastern daylight time, a mitsubishi MU2B-20, N54CK, piloted by a commercial pilot, sustained substantial damage when the landing gear collapsed during landing on runway 23L (7,526 feet by 150 feet, dry/ashpalt) at Willow Run…May 28, 2002 · N54CK · Substantial damage
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Service difficulty reports · 6

SDR 2006FA0000736Cylinder Head · strippedNOTE: THIS AIRCRAFT WAS BUILT UNDER FAA EXPERIMENTAL AMATURE BUILT GUIDANCE. THIS AIRCRAFT IS NOT A LIGHT SPORT AIRCRAFT. IT WAS BUILT FROM A KIT AND CERTIFIED AS AN EXPERIMENTAL AMATURE BUILT AIRCRAFT. LOST ENGINE POWER AFTER TAKE-OFF AND MADE EMERGENCY LANDMay 25, 2006 · N555C · Mtsbsi MU2B20 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 96ZZZX4971Bearing · failed89CR FAILURE. ENGINE S/N 34008. THE DATE OF THE FAILURE WAS 6-28-96. THE ENGINE TOTAL TIME SINCE OVERHAUL WAS 2,603.5 HOURS AND THE AIRCRAFT TOTAL TIME WAS 5,554.1 HOURS. THE TOTAL CYCLES SINCE OVERHAUL ON THE ENGINE WERE 3,315.1 HOURS. TORE THE ENGINE DOSep 6, 1996 · N89CR · Mtsbsi MU2B20 · Turbine Engine Compressor SectionSDR 96ZZZX3863Bearing · failedENGINE WAS MAKING A CLICKING NOISE, ENGINE WAS REMOVED AND SENT FOR REPAIR. FOUND THE FIRST STAGE STATOR HEAT DISTRESSED AND HITTING FIRST STAGE TURBINE WHEEL. REPAIRED. THE ENGINE WAS RE-INSTALLED AND FLOWN THE NEXT DAY. IT WAS MAKING THE NOISE AGAIN, ANDJun 28, 1996 · N89CR · Mtsbsi MU2B20 · Turbine Engine Compressor SectionSDR 96ZZZX3721Panel · water leakTHE AIRCRAFT HAS HAD A HISTORY OF DIRECTIONAL GYRO FAILURE. AT INSPECTION, WATER WAS RUN OVER THE AFT FUSELAGE AND IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT WATER WAS COMING IN AT THE AFT FUSELAGE ATTACH HARDWARE ACCESS PANELS RUNNING DOWN THE STRINGER JUST UNDER ATTACHING HARDJun 26, 1996 · N183MA · Mtsbsi MU2B20 · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR 95ZZZX5616Gear · failedENGINE FAILED AFTER TAKEOFF. TEAR DOWN REVEALED SPUR GEAR IN FORWARD GEARBOX HAD FAILED CAUSING SECONDARY DAMAGE TO OTHER GEARS. GEAR SENT TO ALLIED SIGNAL FOR EVALUATION.Sep 1, 1995 · N500PS · Mtsbsi MU2B20 · Turbine Engine Reduction GearSDR 95ZZZX1491Bolt · shearedNOSE GEAR DOORS FAILED TO OPEN ON GEAR RETRACTION. THE NOSE GEAR DOORS WERE CRUSHED AND THE GEAR DOWNLOCK MECHANISM WAS DAMAGED. THE NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED ON LANDING ROLL-OUT. THE TWO BOLTS THAT OPERATE THE NOSE GEAR DOORS IN CONJUNCTION WITH GEAR RETRACTION Mar 7, 1995 · N66CL · Mtsbsi MU2B20 · Landing Gear Door Retract Section
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STCs that may be installed · 153

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 SA01800SEFabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control.TCW Technologies, LLCSTC SA01861SEFabrication and installation of Landing Light ControllerTCW Technologies, LLCSTC SA02019SE-DInstallation of Garmin Model GTN 625/635/650; 725/750 Navigation SystemGarmin International Inc.
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PMA parts · 442

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.

RAP164-07200Brake DiscRapco Inc. · PMA PQ2101CE · Replaces 164-07200 · Jun 3, 2026W/T-2802Cabin Pane – Inner (Green)Great Lakes Aero Products Inc · PMA PQ2056CE · Replaces 010A-31785-3 · Feb 23, 2024W-2802Cabin Pane – Inner (Clear)Great Lakes Aero Products Inc · PMA PQ2056CE · Replaces 010A-31785-3 · Feb 23, 2024
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