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Type Record · As of May 3, 2026

AIR TRACTOR INC AT-502A

Fixed Wing Single Engine · P&W CANADA PT6A-60AG

Registered

97

Year Range

1992–2025

NTSB Events

24

Airworthiness Directives

41

Aircraft Resources

Manufacturer · Air Tractor → Engine · Pratt & Whitney Canada → TCDS A19SW →

01 /  Distribution

Where the fleet lives and was built

Counts of currently-registered AIR TRACTOR INC AT-502A aircraft by US state and decade of manufacture, sourced from the FAA Aircraft Registry.

By State (top 10)

  • TX 18.6% 18
  • UT 11.3% 11
  • KS 10.3% 10
  • ND 8.2% 8
  • NE 7.2% 7
  • LA 5.2% 5
  • IL 4.1% 4
  • CA 4.1% 4
  • IA 4.1% 4
  • AR 3.1% 3

+13 more states

By Decade of Manufacture

  • 1990s 18.6% 18
  • 2000s 2.1% 2
  • 2010s 30.9% 30
  • 2020s 41.2% 40
  • Unknown 7.2% 7

02 /  NTSB Records

Events involving AIR TRACTOR INC AT-502A aircraft

24 event(s) on file. Showing the most recent 24.

03 /  Airworthiness Directives

FAA directives applicable to AIR TRACTOR INC AT-502A

41 directive(s) on file. Showing the most recent 25 · 16 more in the Federal Register.

  • Mar 25, 2021

    Airworthiness Directives; Air Tractor, Inc., Airplanes

    The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Air Tractor, Inc., (Air Tractor) Models AT-250, AT-300, AT-301, AT-302, AT-400, AT-400A, AT-401, AT-401A, AT-401B, AT-402, AT-402A, AT-402B, AT-501, AT-502, AT-502A, AT-502B, AT-503, AT-503A, AT-504, AT-602, AT- 802, and AT-802A airplanes. This AD was prom…

    Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

  • Jul 28, 2020

    Airworthiness Directives; Air Tractor, Inc. Airplanes

    The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Air Tractor, Inc. (Air Tractor) Models AT-250, AT-300, AT-301, AT-302, AT-400, AT-400A, AT-401, AT-401A, AT-401B, AT-402, AT-402A, AT- 402B, AT-501, AT-502, AT-502A, AT-502B, AT-503, AT-503A, AT-504, AT- 602, AT-802, and AT-802A airplanes. This propo…

    Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

  • May 22, 2009

    Airworthiness Directives; Air Tractor, Inc. Models AT-400, AT-400A, AT-402, AT-402A, AT-402B, AT-502, AT-502A, AT-502B, AT-503A, AT-602, AT-802, and AT-802A Airplanes

    We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) to supersede AD 2008-10-12, which applies to certain Air Tractor, Inc. AT- 400, AT-500, AT-600, and AT-800 series airplanes. AD 2008-10-12 currently requires repetitively inspecting the engine mounts for cracks, repairing any crack damage found, and installing gussets…

    Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

  • May 20, 2009

    Airworthiness Directives; Hartzell Propeller Inc. Steel Hub Turbine Propellers

    The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Hartzell Propeller Inc. steel hub turbine propellers, with any counterweight slug attachment bolts, part number (P/N) B-3386-14H, LFC manufacturing lot 224, installed. This AD requires identifying and removing all counterweight slug attachment bolts, P/N B-338…

    Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

  • Mar 31, 2009

    Airworthiness Directives; Air Tractor, Inc. Models AT-400, AT-401, AT-401B, AT-402, AT-402A, and AT-402B Airplanes

    We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) to revise AD 2006-08-08, which applies to certain Air Tractor, Inc. (Air Tractor) Models AT-400, AT-401, AT-401B, AT-402, AT-402A, and AT-402B airplanes. AD 2006-08-08 currently requires you to repetitively eddy current inspect the wing lower spar cap in order to reac…

    Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

  • Dec 24, 2008

    Airworthiness Directives; Air Tractor, Inc. Models AT-200, AT-300, AT-400, AT-500, AT-600, and AT-800 Series Airplanes

    We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) to supersede AD 2008-11-17, which applies to certain Air Tractor, Inc. Models AT-200, AT-300, AT-400, AT-500, AT-600, and AT-800 series airplanes. AD 2008-11-17 currently requires you to install an overturn skid plate kit or a modification to the overturn skid plate a…

    Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

  • Dec 10, 2008

    Airworthiness Directives; Air Tractor, Inc., Models AT-400, AT-401, AT-401B, AT-402, AT-402A, and AT-402B Airplanes

    We propose to revise Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2006-08-08, which applies to certain Air Tractor, Inc. (Air Tractor), Models AT- 400, AT-401, AT-401B, AT-402, AT-402A, and AT-402B airplanes. AD 2006- 08-08 currently requires you to repetitively eddy current inspect the wing lower spar cap in order to reach the safe…

    Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

  • Oct 23, 2008

    Airworthiness Directives; Air Tractor, Inc. Models AT-200, AT-300, AT-400, AT-500, AT-600, and AT-800 Series Airplanes

    We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2008-11- 17, which applies to certain Air Tractor, Inc. Models AT-200, AT-300, AT-400, AT-500, AT-600, and AT-800 series airplanes. AD 2008-11-17 currently requires you to install an overturn skid plate kit or a modification to the overturn skid plate already instal…

    Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

  • Jun 2, 2008

    Airworthiness Directives; Air Tractor, Inc. AT-200, AT-300, AT-400, AT-500, AT-600, and AT-800 Series Airplanes

    We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) to supersede AD 2002-25-09, which applies to certain Air Tractor, Inc. (Air Tractor) AT-250, AT-300, AT-400, and AT-500 series airplanes. AD 2002-25-09 currently requires you to install an overturn skid plate in the cockpit area. Since we issued AD 2002-25-09, we rece…

    Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

  • May 8, 2008

    Airworthiness Directives; Air Tractor, Inc. AT-400, AT-500, AT-600, and AT-800 Series Airplanes

    We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) to supersede AD 2007-13-17, which applies to certain Air Tractor, Inc. (Air Tractor) Models AT-602, AT-802, and AT-802A airplanes. AD 2007-13- 17 currently requires you to repetitively inspect the engine mount for any cracks, repair or replace any cracked engine mount…

    Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

  • Mar 3, 2008

    Airworthiness Directives; Air Tractor, Inc. AT-200, AT-300, AT-400, AT-500, AT-600, AT-800 Series Airplanes

    We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2002-25- 09, which applies to certain Air Tractor, Inc. (Air Tractor) AT-250, AT-300, AT-400, and AT-500 series airplanes. AD 2002-25-09 currently requires you to install an overturn skid plate in the cockpit area. Since we issued AD 2002-25-09, we received a report…

    Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

  • Dec 14, 2007

    Airworthiness Directives; Air Tractor, Inc. AT-400, AT-500, AT-600, and AT-800 Series Airplanes

    We are revising an earlier proposed airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to certain Air Tractor, Inc. (Air Tractor) AT-400, AT-500, AT-600, and AT-800 series airplanes. The earlier NPRM proposed to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2007-13-17, which applies to certain Air Tractor Models AT-602, AT-802, and A…

    Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

  • Nov 30, 2007

    Airworthiness Directives; Air Tractor, Inc. Models AT-400, AT-500, AT-600, and AT-800 Series Airplanes

    We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2007-13- 17, which applies to all Air Tractor, Inc. (Air Tractor) Models AT-602, AT-802, and AT-802A airplanes. AD 2007-13-17 currently requires you to repetitively inspect the engine mount for any cracks, repair or replace any cracked engine mount, and report any c…

    Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

  • Dec 4, 2006

    Airworthiness Directives; Air Tractor, Inc. Models AT-501, AT-502, AT-502A, AT-502B, and AT-503A Airplanes

    We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Air Tractor, Inc. Models AT-501, AT-502, AT-502A, AT-502B, and AT-503A airplanes, which supersedes AD 2002- 26-05 and AD 2002-11-05 R1. Since we issued AD 2002-26-05 and AD 2002- 11-05 R1, we determined that additional airplanes should be added to the appl…

    Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

  • Nov 16, 2006

    Airworthiness Directives; Air Tractor, Inc. Models AT-502, AT-502A, AT-502B, AT-602, AT-802, and AT-802A Airplanes

    The FAA adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Air Tractor, Inc. (Air Tractor) Models AT-502, AT-502A, AT-502B, AT- 602, AT-802, and AT-802A airplanes. This AD requires you to repetitively visually inspect the rudder and vertical fin hinge attaching structure (vertical fin skins, spars, hinges, and brac…

    Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

  • Nov 9, 2006

    Airworthiness Directives; Air Tractor, Inc. Model AT-602 Airplanes

    The FAA adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Air Tractor, Inc. (Air Tractor) Model AT-602 airplanes. This AD requires you to repetitively inspect (using the eddy current method) the wing center splice joint two outboard fastener holes on both of the wing main spar lower caps for fatigue cracking; repair o…

    Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

  • Aug 9, 2006

    Airworthiness Directives; Air Tractor, Inc. Model AT-602 Airplanes

    The FAA proposes to revise an earlier proposed airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to all Air Tractor, Inc. (Air Tractor) Model AT-602 airplanes. The earlier NPRM would have required you to repetitively inspect (using the eddy current method) the wing center splice joint two outboard fastener holes on both of th…

    Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

  • Aug 9, 2006

    Airworthiness Directives; Air Tractor, Inc. Models AT-501, AT-502, AT-502A, AT-502B, and AT-503A Airplanes

    The FAA proposes to revise an earlier proposed airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to certain Air Tractor, Inc. (Air Tractor) Models AT-502, AT-502A, AT-502B, and AT-503A airplanes, which proposes to supersede AD 2002-26-05. AD 2002-26-05 lowers the safe life for the wing lower spar caps for Models AT-502, AT-50…

    Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

  • Aug 9, 2006

    Airworthiness Directives; Air Tractor, Inc. Models AT-502, AT-502A, AT-502B, AT-602, AT-802, and AT-802A Airplanes

    We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Air Tractor, Inc. (Air Tractor) Models AT-502, AT-502A, AT- 502B, AT-602, AT-802, and AT-802A airplanes. This proposed AD would require you to repetitively visually inspect the rudder and vertical fin hinge attaching structure for loose fasteners, any…

    Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

  • Apr 19, 2006

    Airworthiness Directives; Air Tractor, Inc. Models AT-400; AT-401, AT-401B, AT-402, AT-402A, and AT-402B Airplanes

    The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Air Tractor, Inc. (Air Tractor) Models AT-400, AT-401, AT-401B, AT-402, AT-402A, and AT-402B airplanes. This AD requires you to lower the safe life for the wing lower spar cap for certain Models AT-402A and AT-402B airplanes and those that incorporate…

    Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

  • Apr 19, 2006

    Airworthiness Directives; Air Tractor, Inc. Models AT-802 and AT-802A Airplanes

    The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Air Tractor, Inc. (Air Tractor) Models AT-802 and AT-802A airplanes. This AD requires you to repetitively inspect (using the eddy current method) the two outboard fastener holes in both of the wing main spar lower caps at the center splice joint for cracks…

    Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

  • Apr 17, 2006

    Airworthiness Directives; Air Tractor, Inc. Model AT-501 Airplanes

    The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) to revise AD 2002-11-05, which applies to certain Air Tractor, Inc. (Air Tractor) AT-400 series and Models AT-501, AT-802, and AT-802A airplanes. AD 2002-11-05 establishes a safe life for the wing lower spar cap. Since we issued AD 2002-11-05, we have received rep…

    Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

  • Jul 14, 2005

    Airworthiness Directives; Hartzell Propeller Inc. Models HC-B3TN-2, HC-B3TN-3, HC-B3TN-5, HC-B3MN-3, HC-B4TN-3, HC-B4TN-5, HC-B4MN-5, HC-B4MP-3, HC-B4MP-5, and HC-B5MP-3 Propellers

    The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Hartzell Propeller Inc. models HC-B3TN-2, HC-B3TN-3, HC-B3TN-5, HC- B3MN-3, HC-B4TN-3, HC-B4TN-5, HC-B4MN-5, HC-B4MP-3, HC-B4MP-5, and HC- B5MP-3 propellers, installed with propeller mounting bolts, part number (P/N) B-3339. This AD requires initial and repeti…

    Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

  • Feb 28, 2005

    Airworthiness Directives: Air Tractor, Inc. Models AT-502, AT- 502A, AT-502B, and AT-503A Airplanes

    Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

  • Feb 22, 2005

    Airworthiness Directives; Air Tractor Inc. Model AT-602 Airplanes

    The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Air Tractor Inc. Model AT-602 airplanes. This proposed AD would require you to repetitively inspect (using the eddy current methods) the two outboard holes in the lower wing spar caps for cracks and repair or replace any cracked spar cap. This propos…

    Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

07 /  PMA replacement parts

FAA-approved replacement parts for AIR TRACTOR INC AT-502A

20 parts on file from the FAA Parts Manufacturer Approval database. Each is a non-OEM part the FAA has authorized for use as a replacement on this aircraft type.

  • PTA 1100#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/75243C728E73476486258295006CFC6D.0001##

    Kit, Air Tractor Pressure Cowl Installation

    Cascade Aircraft Conversions LLC replaces Modification Part

    PMA holder →

  • PTA-4100-02#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/E5FE4316278AD9BC86257C910057475F.0001##

    Kit, Cowling, PAR 46 Lights

    Cascade Aircraft Conversions LLC replaces Modification Part

    PMA holder →

  • PTA-2000-01#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/F10642945D171F3386257C910057475D.0001##

    Assembly, Plenum

    Cascade Aircraft Conversions LLC replaces Modification Part

    PMA holder →

  • 4460-01#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/360DE4B77D2167A286257C9100574761.0001##

    Installation, Air Conditioner

    Cascade Aircraft Conversions LLC replaces Modification Part

    PMA holder →

  • PTA-1100-01#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/3EE5DD2C7715D96386257C9100574758.0001##

    Kit, AT-502A Pressure Cowl

    Cascade Aircraft Conversions LLC replaces Modification Part

    PMA holder →

  • PTA-4100-03#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/5B52C4770145E64686257C9100574760.0001##

    Kit, Cowling, Plain

    Cascade Aircraft Conversions LLC replaces Modification Part

    PMA holder →

  • PTA-4100-01#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/B8DE661BD2146F3486257C910057475E.0001##

    Kit, Cowling, Xe Vision Lights

    Cascade Aircraft Conversions LLC replaces Modification Part

    PMA holder →

  • 210960-01#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/9716B75DA9D36D738625817F00748E90.0001##

    Turbo Propeller Governor

    Woodward Inc replaces Air Tractor, Inc. 210960-01

    PMA holder →

  • MA8001#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/4879D7593290607A86257B96004FEC13.0001##

    VG Operating Placard

    Micro Aerodynamics Inc replaces Modification Part

    PMA holder →

  • MA8001#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/9883A3E6C7EE13BA86257B96004FEC15.0001##

    VG Operating Placard

    Micro Aerodynamics Inc replaces Modification Part

    PMA holder →

  • 5002-1#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/C97C6EDAC8EF708786257B96004FEC0E.0001##

    Nacelle Strake

    Micro Aerodynamics Inc replaces Modification Part

    PMA holder →

  • 5002-2#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/A8F1E87E97548E3B86257B96004FEC10.0001##

    Nacelle Strake

    Micro Aerodynamics Inc replaces Modification Part

    PMA holder →

  • 1002#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/CDF1DC2B703B778A86257B96004FEC0B.0001##

    Vortex Generator Type 1002

    Micro Aerodynamics Inc replaces Modification Part

    PMA holder →

  • 8002015#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/FBA6D61A40BEF1DB86258593003C4364.0001##

    Engine Oil Cooler Assembly

    Aero-Classics Heat Transfer Products Inc replaces Air Tractor Inc. 51558-1 Meggitt (Troy) Inc. 1048A

    PMA holder →

  • M2004-79#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID190692817820221014152111.0001##

    Brush, Electrical Contact

    Miraj Corporation replaces 23088-1322

    PMA holder →

  • #https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID197159792920220819173519.0001##

    Wesco Manufacturing, Inc.

    PMA holder →

  • M150SG1379-8#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID106806699220220808142324.0001##

    Washer, Lock

    Miraj Corporation replaces 150SG1379-8

    PMA holder →

  • M2005-139HL#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID195934636520220615162755.0001##

    Brush, Electrical Contact

    Miraj Corporation replaces 300SGL1009-5

    PMA holder →

  • M23088-1348#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID257726338202202071656190.0001##

    Brush, Electrical Contact

    Miraj Corporation replaces 300SGL1009-5

    PMA holder →

  • CP-5502A#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/56AE20C2D68CE3C0862575B0006E3436.0001##

    Air Filter

    Challenger Aviation Products Inc replaces P181008

    PMA holder →

04 /  Regulations watching this type

Advisory Circulars and Federal Register activity for AIR TRACTOR INC AT-502A

05 /  Aircraft of this type

All 97 registered N-numbers

Every tail currently on the FAA registry for this make/model. Click an N-number to query the FAA Aircraft Inquiry; rows flagged ● have NTSB events on file. Tails seeded with full TallyAero pages link directly.

97 of 97
N-number St Year NTSB FAA
N1055F LA 2011 · Look up ↗
N105TP UT 2022 · Look up ↗
N118FA IL — · Look up ↗
N1224W WA 1998 · Look up ↗
N1529H KS 1992 · Look up ↗
N1539X ID 1992 ● Look up ↗
N1547U CA 1992 · Look up ↗
N15588 CA 1992 ● Look up ↗
N1558U ID 1992 · Look up ↗
N166MM AR 1999 ● Look up ↗
N2003B TX 2011 · Look up ↗
N205CG KS 2006 · Look up ↗
N205RM TX 1998 · Look up ↗
N244PW IL 2024 · Look up ↗
N247LF SC 2022 · Look up ↗
N249LA UT 2016 · Look up ↗
N254LA LA 2016 ● Look up ↗
N256MS TX 2021 · Look up ↗
N270TW ND 2022 · Look up ↗
N273GC LA 2016 · Look up ↗
N275AT TX 2025 · Look up ↗
N282XP KS 2025 · Look up ↗
N290LA SD 2018 ● Look up ↗
N316WR KS 1995 · Look up ↗
N325RA TN 2024 ● Look up ↗
N326LA MS 2018 · Look up ↗
N332LA TX 2019 · Look up ↗
N371LA TX 2018 ● Look up ↗
N411BF MN 2017 · Look up ↗
N438RJ KS 1996 · Look up ↗
N439PS ND 2023 · Look up ↗
N443LA ND — · Look up ↗
N477LA MN 2024 · Look up ↗
N479LA IA 2024 · Look up ↗
N5012D TX — · Look up ↗
N5022S ND 2023 ● Look up ↗
N502AG UT 2021 · Look up ↗
N502BB IA 2018 ● Look up ↗
N502CK TX 2022 ● Look up ↗
N502DL TX 1992 · Look up ↗
N502EM IN 2022 · Look up ↗
N502FD UT 2023 · Look up ↗
N502HA IA 2018 · Look up ↗
N502HF TX 2023 · Look up ↗
N502HM NC 2024 · Look up ↗
N502JF LA 2017 ● Look up ↗
N502PV NE 2022 · Look up ↗
N502RS IN 2024 ● Look up ↗
N502SB KS 2023 ● Look up ↗
N502SE NE 2024 · Look up ↗
N502SM UT 2019 · Look up ↗
N502SS ND 2023 ● Look up ↗
N502XP MD 2016 · Look up ↗
N507KK TX — · Look up ↗
N507RL MS 2018 · Look up ↗
N508AK NC 2021 · Look up ↗
N508GK NE 2021 · Look up ↗
N509RK MO 2023 · Look up ↗
N509RL LA 2017 · Look up ↗
N510XP MO 2018 · Look up ↗
N520XP NE 2020 · Look up ↗
N521XP NE 2020 · Look up ↗
N543LA ND 2023 · Look up ↗
N563LA MS 2017 · Look up ↗
N58589 ND 2021 · Look up ↗
N605DK TX 2011 · Look up ↗
N60707 IL 1996 · Look up ↗
N6126U CA 1995 ● Look up ↗
N6143L TX 1996 · Look up ↗
N614MW AR 2000 · Look up ↗
N6176L CA 1996 ● Look up ↗
N676DK KS 2016 · Look up ↗
N692MP IL 1992 · Look up ↗
N705LA UT 2010 · Look up ↗
N729MW UT 2020 · Look up ↗
N774MR ND 2017 · Look up ↗
N779DG IA 2023 · Look up ↗
N80044 UT — ● Look up ↗
N8005Y KS 2016 ● Look up ↗
N8015G SC 2021 ● Look up ↗
N8016N WA 2023 ● Look up ↗
N80394 UT 2025 · Look up ↗
N8041A TX — · Look up ↗
N810KA NE 2022 · Look up ↗
N816AP KS — · Look up ↗
N841LA UT 2012 ● Look up ↗
N851LA TX 2014 · Look up ↗
N852DK TX 2013 · Look up ↗
N867KH TX 2017 · Look up ↗
N867WA CO 2022 · Look up ↗
N867XP TX 2023 · Look up ↗
N9006Q AR 1992 · Look up ↗
N908LA NE 1994 · Look up ↗
N910BP UT 2023 · Look up ↗
N966SR KS 2021 · Look up ↗
N975SF OH 2018 · Look up ↗
N988TK SD 2018 · Look up ↗

Source — FAA Aircraft Registry · click "Look up" to query the live registry record (owner, address, last airworthiness)

05 /  Sources & Methodology

Every count traces back to a primary US-government source

We render counts and lists as the agency publishes them. Read the methodology →