# Siai-Marchetti SF.260B

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 8121210
- Manufacturer (registry): SIAI-MARCHETTI
- Model: SF.260B
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 3
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 2
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/siai-marchetti-sf-260b

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.

None matched.

## Registered aircraft (2)

- [N26AE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N26AE): [Swallows Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SWALLOWS%20INC), [San Jose, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/San%20Jose), built 1976, S/N 230(2106)
- [N272C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N272C): [Skythrills! LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SKYTHRILLS!%20LLC), [Fullerton, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Fullerton), built 1974, S/N 20-01

## NTSB investigations (2)

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 WPR25LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA295), Sep 26, 2025: Siai-Marchetti SF260B (N272C), Billings, MT, substantial damage, investigation ongoing
- [NTSB GAA17CA395](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA395), Jul 8, 2017: Siai-Marchetti SF.260B (N26AE), San Jose, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The other pilot’s failure to maintain separation from another airplane in the run-up area while taxiing.

## FAA accident and incident reports (1)

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.

- [Accident 20250926015229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250926015229A), Sep 26, 2025: Siai-Marchetti SF.260B (N272C), Billings, MT, Substantial damage. On September 26, 2025 an Siai marchette SF208B aircraft departed from Billings Logan International Airport (kbil). During takeoff the aircraft rotated and…

## Service difficulty reports (1)

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

- [SDR 2019FA0000145](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2019FA0000145), May 8, 2019: PUSH-PULL CABLE. DEFECTIVE. AFTER ENGINE INSTALLATION THROTTLE SPRING BACK WAS EXCESSIVE WITH LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL. THROTTLE WOULD GLADLY GO TO IDLE AND STAY THERE EVEN WHEN FULLY ADVA

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