# Swearingen SA227-AC - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 8780603 - Manufacturer (registry): SWEARINGEN - Model: SA227-AC - Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 2 · Turbo-prop - Seats: 12 - Weight class: 12,500 to 19,999 lb - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS A8SW](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A8SW) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Ontic Engineering and Manufacturing Inc. - Registered aircraft: 8 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/swearingen-sa227-ac 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 2017-07-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2017-07-01): Propellers/Propulsors · M7 Aerospace SA226-AT, SA226-T, SA226-T(B) and 7 more. Effective May 5, 2017 - [AD 2016-25-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-25-12): Horizontal Stabilizer Structure · M7 Aerospace SA226-AT, SA226-T, SA226-T(B) and 7 more. Effective Jan 12, 2017 - [AD 2016-15-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-15-02): Flight Controls · M7 Aerospace SA226-AT, SA226-T, SA226-T(B) and 9 more. Effective Aug 26, 2016 - [AD 2016-10-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-10-01): Elevator Control System · M7 Aerospace SA226-AT, SA226-T, SA226-T(B) and 7 more. Effective Jun 15, 2016 - [AD 2015-19-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-19-10): Flight Controls · M7 Aerospace SA226-AT, SA226-T, SA226-T(B) and 9 more. Effective Nov 3, 2015 - [AD 2014-15-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-15-01): Fuselage Main, Structure · M7 Aerospace SA227-AC (C-26A), SA227-AT, SA227-BC (C-26A) and 2 more. Effective Aug 27, 2014 - [AD 2014-09-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-09-02): Flight Controls · M7 Aerospace SA226-AT, SA226-T, SA226-T(B) and 9 more. Effective Jun 5, 2014 - [AD 2014-06-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-06-01): Fuselage Main, Bulkhead · M7 Aerospace SA226-AT, SA226-T, SA226-T(B) and 9 more. Effective Apr 25, 2014 - [AD 2012-18-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-18-01): Wing, Fuselage Attach Fitting · M7 Aerospace SA226-AT, SA226-T, SA226-T(B) and 7 more. Effective Sep 21, 2012 - [AD 2011-02-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-02-04): Flight Compartment Windows · M7 Aerospace SA226-AT, SA226-T, SA226-T(B) and 9 more. Effective Jan 24, 2011 - [AD 2009-11-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-11-06): Hydraulic tube assemblies · M7 Aerospace SA226-AT, SA226-T, SA226-TC and 5 more. Effective Jul 2, 2009 - [AD 2007-16-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-16-03): Pitch trim actuators · M7 Aerospace SA226-AT, SA226-T, SA226-TC and 8 more. Effective Sep 7, 2007 - [AD 2005-18-20](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-18-20): "FASTprop" propeller de-icers · Hartzell PHC-C3YF-1RF/F8468A(B,K)-8R constant speed propeller (STC SA00718LA or 17 others). Effective Oct 14, 2005 - [AD 2005-06-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-06-13): Wing spar center web cutout · M7 Aerospace SA226-AT, SA226-T, SA226-TC and 7 more. Effective May 2, 2005 - [AD 2005-01-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-01-19): Mode S transponders · GARMIN International GTX 330D, GTX 330, GTX 33D and 830 more. Effective Feb 23, 2005 - [AD 2003-19-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-19-10): Fuel boost pump · M7 Aerospace SA226-AT, SA226-T, SA226-T(B) and 8 more. Effective Nov 7, 2003 - [AD 2002-08-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-08-02): Brake Shuttle Valves · M7 Aerospace SA226-AT, SA226-T, SA226-TC and 4 more. Effective Jun 6, 2002 - [AD 2002-08-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-08-01): Brake Master Cylinders · M7 Aerospace SA226-AT, SA226-T, SA226-TC and 4 more. Effective Jun 6, 2002 - [AD 2002-01-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-01-16): Dual Engine Flameout · M7 Aerospace SA226-AT, SA226-T, SA226-TC and 5 more. Effective Mar 11, 2002 - [AD 2000-17-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-17-01): Brake System · M7 Aerospace SA226-AT, SA226-T, SA226-TC and 4 more. Effective Oct 6, 2000 - [AD 2000-17-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-17-11): Main Landing Gear (MLG) Assemblies · M7 Aerospace SA226-AT, SA226-T, SA226-TC and 4 more. Effective Sep 22, 2000 - [AD 2000-06-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-06-04): Pneumatic Deicing Boots · M7 Aerospace SA226-AT, SA226-T, SA226-TC and 8 more. Effective May 5, 2000 - [AD 98-08-20](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-08-20): Autopilot Servo Actuators · Alliedsignal Avionics Autopilot Servo Actuators, Mystere-Falcon 20 - C5, Mystere-Falcon 20 - D5 and 17 more. Effective Jun 2, 1998 - [AD 98-06-25](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-06-25): Cargo Door Lower Belt Frames · M7 Aerospace SA226-AT, SA226-TC, SA227-AC (C-26A) and 1 more. Effective Apr 27, 1998 - [AD 97-11-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-11-13): Generator Fault Transformer Wiring · M7 Aerospace SA226-AT, SA226-T, SA226-TC and 4 more. Effective Jul 11, 1997 - [AD 97-10-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-10-13): Elevator Torque Tube Arm · M7 Aerospace SA226-AT, SA226-T, SA226-TC and 5 more. Effective Jul 8, 1997 - [AD 97-01-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-01-12): Ground Proximity Warning System · Airtell International Ground Proximity Warning System, Mystere-Falcon 200, EMB-110P1 and 20 more. Effective Feb 25, 1997 - [AD 96-20-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-20-08): Replace Side Cockpit Window · M7 Aerospace SA226-AT, SA226-T, SA226-TC and 7 more. Effective Nov 14, 1996 - [AD 96-19-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-19-05): Main Landing Gear or Nose Landing Gear Assemblies or Yokes · M7 Aerospace SA226-AT, SA226-T, SA226-TC and 7 more. Effective Oct 1, 1996 - [AD 96-09-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-09-16): Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) - Icing · M7 Aerospace SA226-AT, SA226-T, SA226-TC and 7 more. Effective Jun 11, 1996 - [AD 95-17-09 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-17-09-R1): Essential Bus Current Limiters · M7 Aerospace SA226-AT, SA226-T, SA226-TC and 7 more. Effective May 13, 1996 - [AD 94-07-10 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-07-10-R1): Upper Wing Skin Inspection · M7 Aerospace SA226-AT, SA226-T, SA226-TC and 7 more. Effective Mar 25, 1996 - [AD 96-03-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-03-03): Power Control Cable Safety Wire Nuts · M7 Aerospace SA226-AT, SA226-T, SA226-TC and 7 more. Effective Mar 15, 1996 - [AD 95-24-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-24-11): Foreign Object Damage Barriers In Floorboards · M7 Aerospace SA226-AT, SA226-T, SA226-TC and 7 more. Effective Jan 3, 1996 - [AD 95-01-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-01-07): Lower Wing Skin Panels · M7 Aerospace SA227-AC (C-26A) and SA227-AT. Effective Feb 17, 1995 - [AD 93-15-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-15-01): Horizontal Stabilizer Pivot Fitting Fasteners · M7 Aerospace SA226-AT, SA226-T, SA226-TC and 5 more. Effective Sep 16, 1993 - [AD 93-09-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-09-05): Elevator Return Spring · M7 Aerospace SA226-AT, SA226-TC, SA227-AC (C-26A) and 1 more. Effective Jun 18, 1993 - [AD 93-07-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-07-12): Horizontal Stabilizer Rear Spar Inspection · M7 Aerospace SA226-AT, SA226-T, SA226-TC and 4 more. Effective May 28, 1993 - [AD 93-08-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-08-09): Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) Change - Nose Wheel · M7 Aerospace SA227-AC (C-26A), SA227-AT, SA227-BC (C-26A) and 2 more. Effective May 14, 1993 - [AD 92-19-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/92-19-08): Rudder Pedal Link Attachment · M7 Aerospace SA226-AT, SA226-T, SA226-TC and 4 more. Effective Oct 16, 1992 - [AD 92-18-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/92-18-07): Power Lever Detent Arms · M7 Aerospace SA226-AT, SA226-T, SA226-TC and 5 more. Effective Oct 2, 1992 - [AD 90-14-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/90-14-01): Passenger Seat · M7 Aerospace SA226-AT, SA226-TC, SA227-AC (C-26A) and 1 more. Effective Feb 11, 1991 - [AD 90-24-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/90-24-03): Rudder Trim Link Assemblies · M7 Aerospace SA226-AT, SA226-T, SA226-TC and 10 more. Effective Jan 25, 1991 - [AD 85-22-06 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/85-22-06-R1): Stall Avoidance System (SAS) · M7 Aerospace SA226-AT, SA226-T, SA226-TC and 4 more. Effective Oct 19, 1990 - [AD 90-03-19 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/90-03-19-R1): Electrical System · M7 Aerospace SA226-AT, SA226-T, SA226-TC and 4 more. Effective Aug 15, 1990 - [AD 90-05-06 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/90-05-06-R1): Main Landing Gear Doors · M7 Aerospace SA226-AT, SA226-T, SA226-TC and 4 more. Effective Aug 13, 1990 - [AD 87-02-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/87-02-02): Primary Control Cables · M7 Aerospace SA226-AT, SA226-T, SA226-TC and 4 more. Effective Jan 27, 1987 - [AD 86-10-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/86-10-08): Elevator Gust Lock System · M7 Aerospace SA226-AT, SA226-T, SA226-TC and 4 more. Effective May 28, 1986 - [AD 84-13-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/84-13-01): Generator Control J-Box · M7 Aerospace SA226-TC, SA227-AC (C-26A), SA227-AT and 1 more. Effective Jul 5, 1984 - [AD 83-15-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/83-15-09): Nose Wheel Steering System Modification · M7 Aerospace SA226-AT, SA226-T, SA226-TC and 4 more. Effective Sep 8, 1983 Historical (superseded or no longer in force): - [AD 2008-12-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-12-16) (historical): Left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) inboard wing leading edge/battery box areas · M7 Aerospace LP SA226-AT, SA226-T, SA226-TC and 4 more. Effective Jul 23, 2008 - [AD 2001-20-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-20-14) (historical): Brake Shuttle Valves · M7 Aerospace LP SA226-AT, SA226-T, SA226-TC and 4 more. Effective Nov 21, 2001 - [AD 2000-03-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-03-17) (historical): Pitch Trim Actuator · M7 Aerospace LP SA226-AT, SA226-T, SA226-TC and 8 more. Effective Apr 10, 2000 - [AD 98-19-15 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-19-15-R1) (historical): Pitch Trim Actuator · M7 Aerospace LP SA226-AT, SA226-T, SA226-TC and 7 more. Effective Mar 3, 2000 - [AD 99-06-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-06-02) (historical): Wing Spar Center Web · M7 Aerospace LP SA226-AT, SA226-T, SA226-TC and 7 more. Effective Apr 16, 1999 - [AD 98-19-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-19-15) (historical): Pitch Trim Actuator · M7 Aerospace LP SA226-AT, SA226-T, SA226-TC and 7 more. Effective Sep 25, 1998 - [AD 97-23-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-23-01) (historical): Pitch Trim Actuator · M7 Aerospace LP SA226-AT, SA226-T, SA226-TC and 8 more. Effective Dec 1, 1997 - [AD 97-02-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-02-02) (historical): Control Column Pitch Bearing Attaching Nuts · M7 Aerospace SA226-AT, SA226-T, SA226-TC and 9 more. Effective Feb 6, 1997 - [AD 93-15-02 R2](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-15-02-R2) (historical): Pitch Trim Actuator · M7 Aerospace LP SA226-AT, SA226-T, SA226-TC and 8 more. Effective Jul 25, 1996 - [AD 94-07-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-07-10) (historical): Upper Wing Skin Inspection · M7 Aerospace LP SA226-AT, SA226-T, SA226-TC and 7 more. Effective May 27, 1994 - [AD 92-01-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/92-01-02) (historical): Parking Brake System · M7 Aerospace LP SA226-AT, SA226-T, SA226-TC and 4 more. Effective Jan 16, 1992 - [AD 86-25-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/86-25-04) (historical): POH/AFM Appendix - Icing · M7 Aerospace LP SA227-AC (C-26A), SA227-AT, SA227-BC (C-26A) and 4 more. Effective Dec 15, 1986 All 63: https://openairdocs.org/model/swearingen-sa227-ac/ads.md ## Information bulletins (advisory) (15) - [SAIB 2026-15](https://openairdocs.org/saib/2026-15): Forward Pressure Bulkhead. Issued Sep 9, 2026 - [SAIB 2026-14](https://openairdocs.org/saib/2026-14): Rudder Control System, Brake. Issued Aug 25, 2026 - [SAIB CE-20-09](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-20-09): Nacelle/Pylon, Frame/Spar/Rib. Issued May 13, 2020 - [SAIB CE-18-11](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-18-11): Flight Controls, Elevator Control System. Issued Feb 9, 2018 - [SAIB CE-17-04](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-17-04): Landing Gear, Main Landing Gear. Issued Dec 16, 2016 - [SAIB CE-16-06](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-16-06): Flight Controls, Rudder Control System. Issued Nov 20, 2015 - [SAIB CE-16-04](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-16-04): Engine Controls, Power Lever. Issued Nov 2, 2015 - [SAIB CE-15-09](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-15-09): Windows; Flight Compartment Windows. Issued Feb 24, 2015 - [SAIB CE-15-05R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-15-05R1): Flight Controls, Aileron Control System. Issued Nov 26, 2014 - [SAIB CE-15-05](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-15-05) (historical): Flight Controls, Aileron Control System. Issued Nov 25, 2014 - [SAIB CE-13-42](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-13-42): Wings, Ailerons. Issued Aug 1, 2013 - [SAIB CE-13-41](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-13-41): Landing Gear, Landing Gear Actuator. Issued Jul 23, 2013 - [SAIB CE-13-10](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-13-10): Windshield/Door Rain/Ice Removal. Issued Dec 21, 2012 - [SAIB CE-12-08](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-12-08): Flight Controls, Elevator Control System. Issued Nov 8, 2011 - [SAIB CE-11-26](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-11-26): Wings: Wing Skin. Issued Mar 30, 2011 ## Registered aircraft (8) - [N152AF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N152AF): [Uas Transervices Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/UAS%20TRANSERVICES%20INC), [Boca Raton, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Boca%20Raton), built 1982, S/N AC520 - [N227LJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N227LJ): [Metro-Jet LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/METRO-JET%20LLC), [Downey, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Downey), built 1982, S/N AC-522 - [N3108B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3108B): [Gas Wilson Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GAS%20WILSON%20INC), [Traverse City, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Traverse%20City), S/N AC509 - [N354AE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N354AE): [Ameriflight LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AMERIFLIGHT%20LLC), [Dallas, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Dallas), built 1985, S/N AC-633 - [N508FA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N508FA): [Cbg LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CBG%20LLC), [Wilsonville, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Wilsonville), built 1982, S/N AC508 - [N542FA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N542FA): [Cbg LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CBG%20LLC), [Wilsonville, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Wilsonville), S/N AC-542 - [N782C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N782C): [Denaina Leasing Agency LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DENAINA%20LEASING%20AGENCY%20LLC), [Anchorage, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Anchorage), S/N AC-525 - [N787C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N787C): [Cbg LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CBG%20LLC), [Wilsonville, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Wilsonville), S/N AC-550 ## NTSB investigations (18) 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 CEN13IA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13IA107), Dec 14, 2012: Swearingen SA227-AC (N3108B), Williston, ND, incident, no damage. Probable cause: The snowplow driver’s failure to ensure that the runway was clear before driving onto it, which resulted in a runway incursion with a departing airplane. - [NTSB ERA11WA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11WA073), Nov 13, 2010: Swearingen SA227 (N781C), Andahuaylas, Peru, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA05LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA084), Mar 30, 2005: Swearingen SA227-AC (N811BC), Miami, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: "THIS CASE WAS MODIFIED MAY 30, 2006." The airplane's inadvertent impact with one of several deer that had entered the airport property and crossed the runway during the landing rollout. - [NTSB DEN04FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04FA027), Dec 3, 2003: Swearingen SA227-AC (N340AE), Denver, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: the failure of the pilot of the taxiing aircraft to maintain clearance and adequate visual lookout for the stopped aircraft. - [NTSB LAX02FA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA300), Sep 29, 2002: Fairchild SA227-AC (N343AE), Hawthorne, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control during the rejected takeoff. The loss of directional control was caused by the crew's failure to follow prescribed pretakeoff and… - [NTSB FTW01WA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01WA030), Nov 28, 2000: Fairchild SA227-AC (N3107P), Trujillo, Peru, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW99FA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99FA223), Aug 16, 1999: Swearingen SA-227-AC (N2671V), San Antonio, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The instructor pilot's failure to complete the Emergency Gear Extension Checklist, resulting in the inadvertent wheels-up landing. A factor was the instructor pilot's fatigued condition. - [NTSB LAX97FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97FA082), Jan 5, 1997: Fairchild SA227-AC (N165SW), Bullhead City, AZ, destroyed. Probable cause: failure of the pilot(s) to use 'override' ignition as prescribed by checklist procedures during an encounter with icing conditions, which subsequently led to ice ingestion and dual engine flame-outs.… - [NTSB LAX95IA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95IA027), Oct 29, 1994: Fairchild SA-227AC (N191AF), Oakland, CA, incident, no damage. Probable cause: the company maintenance personnel's improper installation of the aileron cable. - [NTSB FTW92LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA228), Sep 18, 1992: Fairchild SA-227-AC (N2183A), San Antonio, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE LANDING CAPABILITY OF THE AIRPLANE WAS EXCEEDED. THE LACK OF PERFORMANCE DATA WAS A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT. - [NTSB FTW92FA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92FA218), Aug 25, 1992: Fairchild SA 227-AC (N342AE), Hot Springs, AR, destroyed, 3 fatal. Probable cause: INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION BY THE OPERATOR'S MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL, AND THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO ASSURE PROPER TRAVEL DIRECTION OF THE AIRPLANE'S PRIMARY FLIGHT CONTROLS… - [NTSB NYC89IA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89IA123), Apr 23, 1989: Fairchild Swearingen SA-227AC (N3044J), New York, NY, incident, no damage. Probable cause: THE FAILURE OF THE SWEARINGEN FLIGHT CREW TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY THE AIRPLANE THEY WERE TO FOLLOW, PRIOR TO ACCEPTING THE VISUAL APPROACH TO RUNWAY 31R. - [NTSB FTW88IA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88IA055), Jan 20, 1988: Swearingen SA227-AC (N3107P), College Station, TX, incident, minor damage - [NTSB DCA88MA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA88MA017), Jan 20, 1988: Fairchild SA-227AC (N68TC), Bayfield, CO, destroyed, 9 fatal - [NTSB LAX87LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA086), Jan 10, 1987: Swearingen SA227-AC (N165SW), Yuma, AZ, substantial damage - [NTSB DEN83LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83LA036), Dec 21, 1982: Swearingen SA-227AC (N2671V), Gillette, WY, substantial damage - [NTSB DEN83AA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83AA032), Dec 8, 1982: Swearingen SA-227AC (N30093), Pueblo, CO, destroyed, 2 fatal - [NTSB CHI83LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA021), Oct 17, 1982: Swearingen SA227-AC (N173MA), Indianapolis, IN, substantial damage ## FAA accident and incident reports (100, 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 20230221002699I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230221002699I), Feb 21, 2023: Swearingen SA227-AC (N782C), Kenai, AK, Minor damage. On 21 February, 2023, the second in command (SIC) was the pilot flying with the pilot in command (PIC) monitoring the approach and landing. At approximately… - [Incident 20170105000259I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170105000259I), Jan 5, 2017: Swearingen SA227-AC (N443AF), San Angelo, TX, Minor damage. Comments by the pilot: on runway centerline for takeoff, holding the brakes, speed levers were advanced to high with normal indications. Power was advanced… - [Incident 20131223025069I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20131223025069I), Dec 23, 2013: Swearingen SA227-AC (N227LJ), Long Beach, CA, No damage. During climb out both hydraulic system pressure warning lights illuminated pressure gauge confirmed ?0? Pressure available, pilot elected to return to… - [Incident 20110728014319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110728014319I), Jul 28, 2011: Swearingen SA227-AC (N3108B), Minot, ND, No damage. After take off pilot declared emergency due to right engine failure. Returned to mot with out further incident - [Incident 20110422008629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110422008629I), Apr 22, 2011: Swearingen SA227-AC (N508FA), Destin, FL, No damage. Pilot stated that he taxied onto runway 14 at dts. He aligned the aircraft with the runway centerline and began his takeoff roll with the nose wheel steering… - [Incident 20091028051189I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20091028051189I), Oct 28, 2009: Swearingen SA227-AC (N542FA), Alliance, NE, No damage. N542FA,was departing Alliance, Nebraska, airport using rwy 12 when the METAR reported the weather as 500 ft overcast with one (1) statute mile visibility, wind… - [Incident 20080805844859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080805844859I), Aug 5, 2008: Swrngn SA227AC (N787C), Denver, CO, Minor damage. (-23) Left brake system #2 piston seal failed causing hydraulic leak onto hot brake disc, causing fire and smoke on left wheel on taxi. Incident occurred in… - [Incident 20060327003499I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060327003499I), Mar 27, 2006: Swrngn SA227AC (N372PH), Olathe, KS. (-23) N372PH, operating under part 91 as RNR372, exited rwy 18 with the right landing gear during landing roll. The aircraft became lodged in the soft soil… - [Accident 20050330005479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050330005479A), Mar 30, 2005: Swrngn SA227AC (N811BC), Miami, FL, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilots from ibc airways were conducting instrument proficiency checkride in N811BC at Dade Collier airport (tnt). While taxiing after landing, pilots… - [Incident 20050125001259I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050125001259I), Jan 25, 2005: Swrngn SA227AC (N542FA), Montrose, CO, Minor damage. (-23) Pilot landed on runway 17 and failed to maintain centerline causing damage to right propeller blade and several runway lights. Propeller was straightened… - [Incident 20050105004569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050105004569I), Jan 5, 2005: Swrngn SA227AC (N3108B), Minot, ND, Minor damage. (-23) On 1-5-2005 at approx 1900 central standard time, the above aircraft operated by business aviation of sioux falls, SD (a CFR part 135/cargo operator) was… - [Accident 20031203036709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20031203036709A), Dec 3, 2003: Swrngn SA227AC (N340AE), Denver, CO, Substantial damage. (-23) Aircraft N340AE was stopped on taxiway "m" at the "M-10" intersection, waiting his turn for take off on runway 17R at Denver International Airport (den)… - [Incident 20030528019319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030528019319I), May 28, 2003: Swrngn SA227AC (N387PH), Bismarck, ND. (-23) On may 28, 2003, at 1852 central daylight time (CDT), a swearingen SA227-AC, N387PH, operated by a commercial pilot for a title 14 CFR part 135 operator,… - [Incident 20030217007819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030217007819I), Feb 17, 2003: Swrngn SA227AC (N789C), Richmond, VA, Minor damage. (-23) On February 17, 2003 at approximately 1653 EST N789C, a SA-227 metroliner ran off runway 2 at Richmond international airport (ric) resulting in four flat… - [Incident 20021122038539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20021122038539I), Nov 22, 2002: Swrngn SA227AC (N227FA), Ft Lauderdale, FL, Substantial damage. (-23) On November 22, 2002 about 1904 EST, swearingen SA-227-AC, N227FA, operated by lynx air international, inc., piloted by stonn desrosiers (PIC) and… - [Accident 20020929028309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020929028309A), Sep 29, 2002: Swrngn SA227AC (N343AE), Hawthorne, CA, Substantial damage. (-23) Investigation of the accident scene and aircraft revealed that the aircraft veered left after nose wheel steering was disengaged. The left engine… - [Incident 20010504012499I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010504012499I), May 4, 2001: Swrngn SA227AC (N3108B), Rapid City, SD. (-23)On may 4, 2001 a fairchild m/n SA-227-AC, N3108B, operated by business avaiation courier (dufa), was en route from sioux falls, SD (fsd) to Rapid City, SD… - [Accident 19990816012299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990816012299A), Aug 16, 1999: Swrngn SA227AC (N2671V), San Antonio, TX, Substantial damage. Acft landed gear up. (.19) on August 16, 1999, at 1733 central daylight time, a swearingen SA-227-AC multi-engine airplane, N2671V, was substantially damaged… - [Incident 19980130005209I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980130005209I), Jan 30, 1998: Swrngn SA227AC (N354AE), St Louis, MO, Minor damage. Narrative: during take off roll at st. Louis Lambert field, the right engine propeller struck an unknown object causing minor damage to propeller and wing skin. - [Incident 19970214004439I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970214004439I), Feb 14, 1997: Swrngn SA227AC (N102GS), Ames, IA, Minor damage. Narrative: aircraft was enroute from manhattan, KS to Ames, IA. While landing, the captain failed to have directional control and the aircraft veered to the… - [Accident 19970105000149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970105000149A), Jan 5, 1997: Swrngn SA227AC (N165SW), Bullhead City, AZ, Destroyed. Aircraft made emergency landing after a double engine failure. (.19) on January 5, 1997, at 1243 hours mountain standard time, a fairchild SA-227-AC, N165SW,… - [Incident 19950216004269I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950216004269I), Feb 16, 1995: Swrngn SA227AC (N343AE), Hot Springs, AR. Narrative: history of flight: on February 16, 1995, at 1402 CST, a fairchild SA227-AC,N343AE, registered to mcc aircraft leasing I, inc., of mclean, VA and… - [Accident 19941029047799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19941029047799A), Oct 29, 1994: Swrngn SA227AC (N191AF), Oakland, CA. Lost aileron control on climbout. Returned. Aileron cable broke at 90 degree pulley attachment. 15 hrs installed. - [Incident 19940331008659I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940331008659I), Mar 31, 1994: Swrngn SA226AC (N488AF), Oakland, CA, Minor damage. Pilot struck a group of pylons while taxiing to parkng area on ramp. - [Incident 19940324008129I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940324008129I), Mar 24, 1994: Swrngn SA226AC (N782C), Tyler, TX. Narrative: pilot reported that the flight had been cleared for take-off. Shortly after take-off power had been applied, the aircraft began to veer to the left.… - [Incident 19930824037119I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930824037119I), Aug 24, 1993: Swrngn SA226AC (N781C), Birmingham, AL. Drop in oil pressure shut engine down. Landed at destination. Found oil line from prop to nts had cracked. - [Incident 19930701045829I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930701045829I), Jul 1, 1993: Swrngn SA226AC (N340AE), Dallas-Ft Worth, TX. Smoke in cabin on climbout. Returned. Landed safely. Found right air conditioner had failed. - [Accident 19920918037689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920918037689A), Sep 18, 1992: Swrngn SA227AC (N2183A), San Antonio, TX, Substantial damage. Testing for landing with flight idle condition. Entered high sink rate. Unable recover. Wings,fuselage,prop damage. - [Accident 19920825035669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920825035669A), Aug 25, 1992: Swrngn SA227AC (N342AE), Hot Springs, AR, Destroyed, 3 fatal. Dragged wing on maintenance test flight. Cartwheeled and burned. Newly installed aileron cables routed incorrectly. - [Incident 19920617024239I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920617024239I), Jun 17, 1992: Swrngn SA227AC (N387PH), Lansing, MI, Minor damage. Pilot experienced nose steering problems on rollout. Veered off runway. Broken wire on nose gear steering actuator. - [Incident 19920418013599I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920418013599I), Apr 18, 1992: Swrngn SA227AC (N387PH), Covington - Cin, OH, Minor damage. Lost oil pressure in left engine on rollout. Flames from air intake. Threaded boss for supply line failed. - [Incident 19920211012089I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920211012089I), Feb 11, 1992: Swrngn SA226AC (N67TC), Dallas-Ft Worth, TX. Left main gear green light did not illuminate. Made go around. Adjusted lights. Landed safely. - [Incident 19920118003549I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920118003549I), Jan 18, 1992: Swrngn SA227AC (N342AE), Joplin, MO. Unsafe nose gear light on approach. Made go around. Extended gear manually. Gear cleaned and lubed. - [Incident 19920113002149I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920113002149I), Jan 13, 1992: Swrngn SA227AC (N2183A), Washington, DC, Minor damage. Aircraft left paved area of taxiway. Struck VASI light system. Nose gear steer left command wire broken. - [Incident 19911126057799I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19911126057799I), Nov 26, 1991: Swrngn SA227AC (N30693), Grand Canyon, AZ, Minor damage. NR1 engine propeller struck a deer on landing rollout. - [Incident 19910830048509I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910830048509I), Aug 30, 1991: Swrngn SA226AC (N372PH), Great Falls, MT. Pilot aborted takeoff due to a dragging left brake. Checked and bled left brake and aircraft returned to service. - [Incident 19910703039169I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910703039169I), Jul 3, 1991: Swrngn SA226AC (N372PH), Great Falls, MT. Low oil pressure light after takeoff. Returned. Gauge showed normal. Ferried for repairs. - [Incident 19910203006899I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910203006899I), Feb 3, 1991: Swrngn SA227AC (N3044J), Pittsburgh, PA. Crew had to cycle gear to get a green down and locked indication. Replaced nose gear down lock switch. - [Incident 19910124004229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910124004229I), Jan 24, 1991: Swrngn SA227AC (N3044J), Pittsburgh, PA. Cabin door warning after takeoff. Returned. Adjusted click-clack locking assembly. - [Incident 19901203061009I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901203061009I), Dec 3, 1990: Swrngn SA227AC (N3108X), Elko, NV, Minor damage. Struck a deer on landing rollout. - [Incident 19901123056969I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901123056969I), Nov 23, 1990: Swrngn SA227AC (N3044J), Pittsburgh, PA. Right fuel quantity indicator fluctuates in cruise flight. Fuel quantity indicator was replaced. - [Incident 19901102054999I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901102054999I), Nov 2, 1990: Swrngn SA227AC (N340AE), San Jose, CA. Bird strike on final approach to airport. Landed safely. - [Incident 19900104003379I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900104003379I), Jan 4, 1990: Swrngn SA227AC (N31138), Hagerstown, MD, Destroyed. Appears unknown person set fire inside aircraft while aircraft was parked in hangar overnight. Aircraft destroyed. - [Incident 19891109060409I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891109060409I), Nov 9, 1989: Swrngn SA227AC (N340AE), Los Angeles, CA, Minor damage. Baggage cart disengaged from tow hitch and rolled into parked aircraft. Damaged empannage. Defect service equipment - [Incident 19890818040549I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890818040549I), Aug 18, 1989: Swrngn SA227AC (N31138), Pittsburgh, PA. Unable to retract gear. Ferried with gear locked down. Unable to duplicate. Replaced select handle control assembly - [Incident 19890810046319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890810046319I), Aug 10, 1989: Swrngn SA227AC (N3107P), Binghamton, NY, Minor damage. Applied brakes on landing. They locked up. Both left tires flew. No discrepancy was found. - [Incident 19890622038019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890622038019I), Jun 22, 1989: Swrngn SA227AC (N343AE), Fresno, CA. Aircraft made a hard right turn on rollout. Stopped off runway. Nose wheel steering had malfunctioned. - [Incident 19890609040179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890609040179I), Jun 9, 1989: Swrngn SA227AC (N3107P), Albany, NY. Pulled to left and smoking brakes on landing. Found flat tire but no fire. Suspect hydroplaning caused blow out. - [Incident 19890519028039I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890519028039I), May 19, 1989: Swrngn SA227AC (N31138), Pittsburgh, PA, Minor damage. Felt vibration at rotation. Tower advised tire recap on runway. Flew to pittsburg. Normal landing. Tire was blown. - [Incident 19890421021719I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890421021719I), Apr 21, 1989: Swrngn SA227AC (N67TC), Binghamton, NY. Right engine had fluctuating fuel pressure. Secured and returned. Fuel pump seal had failed. All 100: https://openairdocs.org/model/swearingen-sa227-ac/incidents.md ## Service difficulty reports (2,181, newest 50) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR JIKA2026090901](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JIKA2026090901), Sep 5, 2026: HYDRAULIC LINE. BROKEN. DURING DEPARTURE FROM KBUR, THE FLIGHT CREW REPORTED THAT THE NR 1 & 2 HYDRAULIC LOW-PRESSURE ANNUNCIATORS ILLUMINATED AS WELL AS A LOW-PRESSURE INDICATION ON T - [SDR KY7A20260808001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KY7A20260808001), Aug 8, 2026: TRANSFER TUBE. OCCLUDED. DURING LANDING ROLLOUT, THE ENGINE LOST OIL PRESSURE, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF POWER AND ENGINE SHUTDOWN. TROUBLESHOOTING IDENTIFIED AN OCCLUDED MAIN SHAFT OIL TR - [SDR JIKA2026070901](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JIKA2026070901), Jul 6, 2026: HYDRAULIC LINE. FAILED. THE FLIGHT CREW REPORTED THAT THEY EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF HYDRAULIC PRESSURE IN FLIGHT AND THAT AN EMERGENCY LANDING GEAR EXTENSION WAS PERFORMED. THE AIRCRAFT L - [SDR KY7A20260704001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KY7A20260704001), Jul 3, 2026: BRAKE SYS. CONTAMINATED. BRAKES INEFFECTIVE INSUFFICIENT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. BLED BRAKES IAW AMM 32-41-00 OPS CHECKED GOOD - [SDR KY7A20260629001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KY7A20260629001), Jun 29, 2026: BRAKE. WEAK. BRAKES WEAK, INSUFFICIENT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. SERVICED BRAKE SYSTEM IAW SA227 MM CH 32-41-00. TAXI/ENGINE RUN CHECK SATISFACTORY - [SDR KY7A202607010137](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KY7A202607010137), Jun 29, 2026: BRAKE SYS. WEAK. BRAKES WEAK, INSUFFICIENT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL; SERVICED BRAKE SYSTEM IAW SA227 MM CH 32-41-00 TAXI/ENGINE RUN CHECK SAT. C/W RTS - [SDR KY7A2026F00114](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KY7A2026F00114), May 8, 2026: BRUSH BLOCK. FAULTED. L PROP SHOWS ZERO AMPS. R & R BRUSH BLOCK IAW SA227 MM 50-60-10 OPS CHECK GOOD RTS CHECK COMPLETE - [SDR JIKA2026041701](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JIKA2026041701), Apr 4, 2026: ENGINE. FLAMED OUT. ON FINAL APPROACH THE NR 2 ENGINE EXPERIENCED A FLAME OUT CONDITION AND THE PILOT WAS ABLE TO LAND THE AIRCRAFT SAFELY WITH ONLY POWER FROM THE #1 ENGINE. A GEN - [SDR KY7A2026031106001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KY7A2026031106001), Mar 6, 2026: DRAG LINK. FRACTURED. AIRCRAFT DEPARTED KLBF FOR KDEN. PILOT REPORTED LT MLG FAILED TO INDICATE UP AFTER TAKEOFF. PILOT CYCLED GEAR SEVERAL TIMES, LT MAIN NEVER RETRACTED, SHOWED IN - [SDR JIKA2025123001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JIKA2025123001), Dec 24, 2025: HYDRAULIC LINE. CHAFED. DURING FLIGHT AFTER SHORTY AFTER LEVEL OFF, THE FLIGHT CREW EXPERIENCE A LOW HYDRAULIC PRESSURE MALFUNCTION AND AIR RETURNED BACK TO BASE. THE EMERGENCY LANDING - [SDR KY7A2026011600038](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KY7A2026011600038), Nov 24, 2025: COOLING TURBINE. FUMES. AIRCRAFT SMOKY WHEN IN FULL HOT. DRAINED 0IL OUT OF COOLING TURBINE REF SA227 MM CH 21-50-00 - [SDR KY7A202511260038](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KY7A202511260038), Nov 22, 2025: UNKNOWN. SMOKE. SMOKE IN COCKPIT / NWS / PITCH TRIM. CLEANED BOTH WATERSOCKS FOR SMOKE IN THE COCKPIT, ALL PANELS HAVE BEEN CLOSED, IAW SA227 MM 21-70-10. - [SDR KY72026F00001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KY72026F00001), Nov 21, 2025: COALESCER BAG. ODOR. SMOKE IN COCKPIT FROM BLEEDS. TEMP CONTROLLER WAS IN AUTO AND MOSTLY TOWARDS HOT. CLEANED L & R WATERSOCKS GRD RUN'S OPS CHECK GOOD NO SMOKE IN CABIN IAW MM 21- - [SDR KY72026F00004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KY72026F00004), Nov 1, 2025: BRAKE. FAILED. LH BRAKE UNRESPONSIVE. R&R #1 BRAKE IAW SA227 MM 32-40-00 BRAKE CHECK GOOD - [SDR 2025FA0000687](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2025FA0000687), Oct 7, 2025: BEARING. SPALLED. IDLER GEAR [PN: 896804-2] TEETH GALLED DUE TO BEARINGS (2EA) [PN: 3103035-1, SN: 10-151725-07307 & 10-151725-07323, TSN: 5,558.3] WORN AND SPALLING. RESULTED IN - [SDR KY7A2025091600038](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KY7A2025091600038), Sep 15, 2025: STICK PUSHER. MALFUNCTIONED. STICK PUSHER MOMENTARILY ENGAGED ON FINAL AT ABOUT 1,200 FT. AGL. FLAPS WERE FULL AND LANDING GEAR DOWN ON 09/15/2025 08:06PM - [SDR KY7A2025091900038](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KY7A2025091900038), Sep 9, 2025: DOOR. LOOSE. RH MAIN GEAR NO TRANSIT INDICATION OR DOWN LOCKED FOR 2 CYCLES; TIGHTENED LOOSE HARDWARE ON RH MLG INBD DOOR PER SA227 MM CH 52-80-10 C/W RTS CHECK - [SDR KY7A202506182038](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KY7A202506182038), Jun 16, 2025: GAUGE. INTERMITTENT. L & R HYDRO PRESS ANNUNCIATORS AS WELL AS ZERO ON HYDRO PRESSURE GAUGE INTERMITTENT. - [SDR KY7A202504140038](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KY7A202504140038), Apr 10, 2025: LANDING GEAR. FAULTED. STANDARD TRAINING FLIGHT AND FINAL LANDING FOR THE DAY. VFR RULES THE WHOLE DAY. FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR TOOK T HE CONTROLS AND HEADED BACK TO KORK AIRPORT TO LAND. W - [SDR KY7A2025031100038](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KY7A2025031100038), Mar 8, 2025: WINDOW. DAMAGED. RAPID DECOMPRESSION AT FL210, WOULD NOT PRESSURIZE AFTER FLIGHT. REPLACED 7TH WINDOW RH FUSELAGE WITH NEW WINDOW IAW SA227 MM SL 56-20-20. - [SDR KY72025F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KY72025F00000), Jan 15, 2025: HYDRAULIC LINE. NOT REPORTED. R & R ENGINE HYDRAULIC PRESSURE LINE. IAW SA227A MM 29-00-00 OPS CHECK GOOD. - [SDR KY7A2024010600038](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KY7A2024010600038), Jan 3, 2025: HYDRAULIC LINE. LEAKING. HYDRAULIC FAILURE / LH MLG LEAKING. TIGHTENED HYDR LINES ON POWER. TIGHTENED HYDRAULIC LINES, TIGHTENED BOLTS ON FLAP SERVO. COMPLETED GROUND RUN, LEAK CHECK GO - [SDR KY7A2023012230038](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KY7A2023012230038), Dec 20, 2024: HYDRAULIC LINE. NOT REPORTED. R & R E2 HYDRAULIC PUMP RIGID LINE: IAW SA277 CH 29-00-00. PERFORMED ENGINE RUNS, NO LEAKS NOTED. - [SDR KY7A202301200238](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KY7A202301200238), Sep 17, 2024: PUMP. FAULTED. E2 OIL PRESSURE ERRATIC ON GROUND, OIL WITH ASSOCIATED LOW PRESSURE LIGHT AND SUSPECTED OIL LEAK. R & R PPC W/OVERHAULED ASSY. E2 OIL PRESSURE LIGHT FLICKERING - [SDR HKGA2024071502001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HKGA2024071502001), Jul 2, 2024: HEATER. SMOKE. DURING FLIGHT THE FLIGHT CREW TURNED ON THE CABIN/COCKPIT HEAT. THE CREW HAD SMOKE IN THE COCKPIT. THE CREW THEN SELECTED THE TEMP CONTROLLER TO COLD AND TURNED - [SDR KY72024F00007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KY72024F00007), Jun 24, 2024: CONNECTOR. DIRTY. NO E1 TORQUE READING, TAKE OFF ABORTED. CLEANED CANNON PLUG AT TORQUE RING. PERFORMED ENGINE GROUND RUNS PER SA227 MM CH 71-00-30 GROUND OPS CHECK GOOD. - [SDR KY7A2023012400038](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KY7A2023012400038), May 6, 2024: MIXING VALVE. MALFUNCTIONED. SMOKE IN COCKPIT. REMOVED & REPLACED LH MODULATING VALVE & MIXING VALVE IAW SA227 MM 21-40-10 GROUND OPS GOOD. - [SDR 2024FA0000372](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2024FA0000372), Apr 21, 2024: BEARING. FAILED. TORQUE SENSOR BEARING FAILED (PN: 3103585AL-1, SN: TA43-0510123, TSN: 2,125.4). SPECTROMETRIC OIL ANALYSIS PROGRAM RESULT REPORT DISCOVERED M50 PLATELETS, SHINY - [SDR 2024F00080](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2024F00080), Mar 15, 2024: EGT INDICATION. ACTIVATED. LH SRL COMPUTER INDICATES SPIKES, OPEN FUEL BY PASS. - [SDR KY72024F00004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KY72024F00004), Feb 19, 2024: HANDLE. LOOSE. LANDING GEAR WOULD NOT RETRACT. TRIED CYCLING. TIGHTENED GEAR SELECTOR HANDLE IN CORRECT POSITION. CORRECTED PIP PIN HANDLE POSITION. REPLACED SEALS ON LEFT & R - [SDR KY7A2024040800038](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KY7A2024040800038), Jan 30, 2024: CABLE. UNKNOWN. LEFT THROTTLE NOT RESPONSIVE. R &R LH POWER CABLE IAW FAIRCHILD SA227 MM CHAPTER 76-10-00. OPS GOOD. - [SDR 2024F00017](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2024F00017), Jan 25, 2024: HYDRAULIC SYSTEM. LEAKING. PIREP: LOST OF HYDRAULIC EMERGENCY GEAR EXTENSION. - [SDR KY7A20250116038](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KY7A20250116038), Jan 13, 2024: LINE. FAILED. L & R HYD FAILURE. R & R LH LANDING GEAR LINE IAW SA227 MM CH 29-00-00 GEAR SWINGS SATISFACTORY IAW SA227 MM CH 32-30-00 - [SDR KY7A20230120038](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KY7A20230120038), Dec 19, 2023: COMPENSATOR. FAULTED. E1 DOESN'T MAKE TORQUE ON GROUND OR IN FLIGHT. REMOVED & REPLACED EGT COMPENSATOR AND PREFORMED ENGINE RIGGING CHECK PER SA227 MM CH 71-00-30. - [SDR KY72024F00002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KY72024F00002), Dec 1, 2023: UNKNOWN. UNKNOWN. LEFT GEAR NEEDED 5 CYCLES TO GET DOWN INDICATION. REMOVED AND REPLACED LH MLG INBOARD GEAR DOOR STOP W/ NEW PER SA227 MM CH 52-80-10. GEAR SWINGS GOOD. - [SDR KY7A202311092038](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KY7A202311092038), Nov 6, 2023: UNKNOWN. UNKNOWN. LEFT MAIN GEAR WOULD NOT RETRACT. CLEANED / LUBED/ INSPECTED AND PERFORMED MULTIPLE LANDING GEAR SWINGS PER SA227 MM CH 32-00-00 - [SDR KY7A2023110920038](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KY7A2023110920038), Oct 19, 2023: ENGINE. FAILED. RH ENGINE INOP (FAIL IN FLIGHT) - E2 INSTALLED QEC ASSY FROM N787C E1 5EA TASK CARD 72 & 902 WORK PREFORMED BY SIAWASH ALOKOZAI 01250. - [SDR JIKA2023060802](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JIKA2023060802), Jun 8, 2023: GOVERNOR. FAILED. AMF1351 - THE RIGHT ENGINE WAS NOT PRODUCING 100% POWER AND IT KEPT GETTING LOWER AND ENGINE TEMP CONTINUED TO RISE. ONCE HE WAS ON APPROACH INTO KABQ HE MADE T - [SDR JIKA202305170001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JIKA202305170001), May 10, 2023: UNKNOWN. UNKNOWN. DURING APPROACH TO KSBA PILOT REPORTED GEAR WOULD NOT EXTEND. PILOT PERFORMED MANUAL GEAR EXTENSION. TOWER CONFIRMED GEAR WAS DOWN AND PILOT AND THREE GREEN. PI - [SDR JIKA2023050201](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JIKA2023050201), May 2, 2023: UNKNOWN. UNKNOWN. PILOT REPORTED THAT RT MAIN GEAR WOULD NOT EXTEND DURING APPROACH INTO KSJT. PILOT PERFORMED MANUAL EXTENSION AND DECLARED EMERGENCY. MAINTENANCE TROUBLE SHOT A - [SDR JIKA2023032501](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JIKA2023032501), Mar 25, 2023: UNKNOWN. UNKNOWN. PILOT DECLARED AN IN-FLIGHT EMERGENCY COMING INTO KLAN DUE TO HIGH RT ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE. PILOT SHUT DOWN RH ENGINE IAW QRH. LANDED AIRCRAFT WITHOUT INCIDEN - [SDR JIKA2023020101](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JIKA2023020101), Feb 1, 2023: NOT REPORTED. NOT REPORTED. PILOT HAD TO PERFORM AIR RETURN TO KSAT DUE TO LH ENGINE GOING IN TO BYPASS AND WAS STUCK OPEN HALFWAY THROUGH HIS FLIGHT. PILOT DECLARED AN EMERGENCY AND LANDE - [SDR 2022FA0000496](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022FA0000496), Sep 3, 2022: NONE. NONE. ON LANDING AIRCRAFT PULLED RIGHT ON RUNWAY. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND INSTALLED #4 BRAKE AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY, BLED BRAKE AND INSPECTED AIRCRAFT. NO DAMAGED WAS FOU - [SDR 2022FA0000484](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022FA0000484), Aug 29, 2022: NONE. NONE. PILOT REPORTED THAT HE HAD CYCLE THE GEAR HANDLE MULTIPLE TIMES BEFORE GEAR WOULD ACTUATE - [SDR JIKA2022082601](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JIKA2022082601), Aug 26, 2022: SWITCH. DIRTY. AFTER TAKEOFF FROM KLAN, LANDING GEAR REMAINED UNSAFE AFTER GEAR UP WAS SELECTED. RECYCLED THE GEAR SEVERAL TIMES WITH NO SUCCESS. SELECTED GEAR DOWN AND CONFIR - [SDR 2022FA0000335](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022FA0000335), Jul 5, 2022: NONE. FAILED. PILOT REPORTED PTITCH TRIM FAILS INFLIGHT. MX REMOVED AND REPLACED FAILED PITCH TRIM ACTUATOR WITH OVERHAULED UNIT IAW TASK CARD 27.914 POST ACTION RIGGING AND - [SDR KY7A20220609001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KY7A20220609001), Jun 9, 2022: GEAR. ABNORMAL. PILOT REPORTED LH GEAR WOULD NOT SHOW GREEN; CYCLED GEAR 3 TIMES NAD GOT GREEN INDICATIONS. AIRCRAFT IS IN MAINTINEANCE AND IS YET TO BE DETERMINED - [SDR JIKA2022050501](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JIKA2022050501), May 5, 2022: NONE. NONE. AMF4167 - PILOT DECLARED IN FLIGHT EMERGENCY FOR HIGH OIL TEMPERATURE. PILOT SHUT DOWN RH ENGINE. UPON INSPECTION MAINTENANCE FOUND ENGINE OVER SERVICED, DRAINE - [SDR 2022FA0000230](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022FA0000230), Apr 26, 2022: DOWNLOCK SWITCH. FAULTY. PILOTS REPORTED A LEFT HAND MAIN GEAR RED LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON INITIAL GEAR EXTENSION. SECOND CYCLING GOT THREE GREEN LIGHTS. MX REPLACED THE INBOARD DOWN LOCK - [SDR KY7A20210922001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KY7A20210922001), Sep 22, 2021: NONE. NONE. RIGHT OVERHEAT WING LIGHT LIT UP, RESET BLEEDS & R GEN AND LIGHT REILLUMINATED. MX INSPECTED AND TESTED AND GROUND RUN NORMAL. *REG# NOT FOUND IN AIRFLEETS All 2,181: https://openairdocs.org/model/swearingen-sa227-ac/reports.md ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (110, 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 SA01800SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01800SE): Fabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control. TCW Technologies, LLC - [STC SA01861SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01861SE): Fabrication and installation of Landing Light Controller. TCW Technologies, LLC - [STC SA04837NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04837NY): Installation of AeroLED's Holdings, LLC., position lights, navigation lights, strobe lights and beacon lights. AeroLED's Holdings, LLC - [STC SA02019SE-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02019SE-D): Installation of Garmin Model GTN 625/635/650; 725/750 Navigation System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA11300DS](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA11300DS): Upgrade previously installed Collins Aerospace Radar Altimeter. BHE & Associates Ltd - [STC SA8006NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA8006NM): Installation of interior fluorescent cabin lighting system. Bruce Aerospace Inc - [STC SA8773SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA8773SW): Installation of a TCAS-791 Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS I). Acron Aviation Inc - [STC SA09768DS](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA09768DS): Installation of S-TEC 01236 Digital Flight Control System (DFCS). S-Tec Corporation - [STC SA04627CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04627CH): Installation of Luma Technologies LT-4048 Series LED Display Panel. Luma Technologies LLC - [STC SA04051CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04051CH): Certification of Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B) Out System with Rockwell Collins TDR-94/-94D Transponders. CMD Flight Solutions LLC - [STC SA02658SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02658SE): Installation of Garmin GI 275 Multi-Function Display System. Garmin International Inc - [STC ST00789WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00789WI): Installation of the Fairchild Digital Data Flight Recorder Model F800 or F1000. Worldwide Aircraft Services LLC - [STC SA09111AC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA09111AC): Installation of Concorde RG390ES sealed lead-acid battiers. Ontic Engineering and Manufacturing Inc - [STC SA10352SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA10352SC): Installation of an Aviation Communication & Surveillance Systems (ACSS) TCAS II, dual ACSS Mode-S transponders and dual Sextant VSI/TCAS display. Ontic Engineering and Manufacturing Inc - [STC SA5901NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5901NM): Mk VI ground proximity warning system installed. Honeywell International Inc - [STC SA04514NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04514NY): Single/Dual Transponder System ADS-B Upgrade. Scandinavian Avionics Design ApS - [STC SA2062CE-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2062CE-D): Installation of King KNS-660 multi-sensor flight management system. Honeywell International Inc - [STC SA2060CE-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2060CE-D): Installation of King KFC-400 automatic flight control system. Honeywell International Inc - [STC SA2064CE-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2064CE-D): Installation of Bendix 3 tube or 5 tube EFS-10 electronic flight instrument system. Honeywell International Inc - [STC SA02677LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02677LA): Modification to upgrade the existing Mode S Transponder system by installing the ACSS NXT-700 Transponder with ADS-B Out and optionally install the ACSS NXG-900 GPS as the position source for ADS-B Out. Aviation Communication and Surveillance Systems (ACSS) LLC - [STC SA02678LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02678LA): Modification to upgrade the existing Mode S Transponder system by installing the ACSS NXT-600 Transponder with ADS-B Out and optionally install the ACSS NXG-900 GPS as the position source for ADS-B Out. Aviation Communication and Surveillance Systems (ACSS) LLC - [STC SA01714WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01714WI): Installation of a Garmin transponders: (a) GTX 330/330D/33/33D with ADS-B Out functionality; (b) GTX 335/335R/345/345R with ADS-B Out and In functionality; or (c) GTX 335R/345R with ADS-B Out functionality in select airplanes installed with G950/G1000 systems. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA04405CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04405CH): Installation of a dual Garmin G700TXi Display System in accordance with Toledo Jet Center Master Data List, Document No. TJC-G700.001-MDL, Revision IR, dated May 6, 2019, or later FAA approved revision. Toledo Jet Center LLC - [STC SA00163MC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00163MC): Installation of Airborne Systems Training and Research (ASTARS III) systems. Naval Air Systems Command PMA-207 - [STC SA04273NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04273NY): Installation of the Garmin G950 Integrated Flight Deck System upgrade. Midland Instruments Ltd - [STC SA02796CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02796CH): Install Air Ambulance conversion. Paul/ Lanna Egan LLC - [STC SA02890AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02890AT): Installation of a Honeywell Model CAS 67A Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System II (TCAS II) with Single Mode-S Transponder. Toledo Jet Center, LLC - [STC SA04165NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04165NY): Installation of Latitude Technologies Skynode S200 Satcom system must be performed. Latitude Technologies Corporation - [STC SA02153LA-D PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02153LA-D%20PAGE%202): Installation of Garmin G600 Primary Flight Display (PFD) and Multifunction Display (MFD) System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA02013CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02013CH): Installation of Avidyne Corporation Traffic Advisory System (TAS). Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA01933LA-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01933LA-D): Installation of Garmin Model 400W / 500W Series GPS-WAAS Navigation System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA8919SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA8919SW): Conversion of aircraft from passenger configuration to cargo only configuration. Worldwide Aviation Engineering LLC - [STC SA03973NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA03973NY): Replacement of existing TCAS 7.0 by TCAS 7.1. Scandinavian Avionics Design ApS - [STC ST00276WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00276WI): Installation of Kedeg Company 21BC11e Coaleser Assemly. Purolator Facet, Inc - [STC SA00343BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00343BO): Installation of a single configuration or a dual configuration Avidyne Corporation Integrated Flight Display, Model IFD540 loaded with Release 10.0 software (or later FAA approved release). Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA00352BO PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00352BO%20PAGE%201): Installation of an Avidyne Corporation Mode A/C/S Transponder with ADS-B Out capability, Model AXP340 loaded with Version 3.13 software (or later FAA approved version),. Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA02444LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02444LA): Interior Arrangement. Ameriflight LLC - [STC SA1542GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1542GL): Install Aero Medical Products Mfg., Inc. Air Ambulance Stretcher P/N 126 using Installation Kit P/N 805. Paul/ Lanna Egan LLC - [STC SA00780SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00780SE): Installation of the True Lock Safety Retention Axle Lock Nut System. True Lock LLC - [STC SA01969SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01969SE): Installation of a Mid-Continent MD302 Standby Attitude Module. Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics - [STC SA01229SE PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01229SE%20PAGE%201): Installation of GNS 480 (CNX80) GPS WAAS Navigator with integrated VHF Navigation and Communication radios. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA01933LA-D PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01933LA-D%20PAGE%201): Installation of Garmin Model 400W / 500W Series GPS-WAAS Navigation System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA04182AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04182AT): Installation of Pilot and Copilot Main Windshield. PPG Aerospace - [STC SA02121SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02121SE): Installation of Garmin GTS 825 (TAS) or GTS 855 (TCAS I) Traffic System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA00269BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00269BO): Installation of Avidyne Corporation TWX 670 Tactical Weather Detection System P/N 850-00026-000-( ) consisting of Avidyne Processor P/N 700-00033-000-( ), Sensor Systems Inc. Antenna P/N S72-1715-1 with doubler plate P/N S72-171530-1, and Avidyne Mounting Tray P/N 700-00034-000. Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA03893AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA03893AT): Installation of MT-Propeller Model MTV-27-1-E-C-F-R(G)/CFRL250-103. MT-Propeller USA Inc - [STC SA02149AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02149AK): Installation of GX50/60 GPS Navigator, Capstone configured MX20 Multi-Function Display and UAT transceiver. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA01692SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01692SE): Installation of a Garmin GMX 200 Multi-Function Display. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA03148NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA03148NY): The installation of the Latitude Technologies Corporation S100 Tracking System. Latitude Technologies Corporation - [STC SA00674WI-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00674WI-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 All 110: https://openairdocs.org/model/swearingen-sa227-ac/stcs.md ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Fairchild SA227-AC](https://openairdocs.org/model/fairchild-sa227-ac): 54 registered aircraft, registry code 3377509 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.