Type Record · As of May 3, 2026
FAIRCHILD SA226-TC
Fixed Wing Multi Engine · AIRESEARCH TPE331 SERIES
Registered
1
Year Range
1979–1979
NTSB Events
1
Airworthiness Directives
48
01 / Distribution
Where the fleet lives and was built
Counts of currently-registered FAIRCHILD SA226-TC aircraft by US state and decade of manufacture, sourced from the FAA Aircraft Registry.
By State (top 10)
- TX 100.0% 1
By Decade of Manufacture
- 1970s 100.0% 1
02 / NTSB Records
Events involving FAIRCHILD SA226-TC aircraft
1 event(s) on file. Showing the most recent 1.
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May 19, 1966
N4090MWILLISTON, Florida
NTSB Docket →
03 / Airworthiness Directives
FAA directives applicable to FAIRCHILD SA226-TC
48 directive(s) on file. Showing the most recent 25 · 23 more in the Federal Register.
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Mar 4, 2016
Airworthiness Directives; M7 Aerospace LLC Airplanes
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all M7 Aerospace LLC Models SA26-AT, SA226-T(B), SA226-AT, SA226-T, SA226-TC, SA227-AC (C-26A), SA227-AT, SA227-BC (C-26A), SA227-CC, SA227-DC (C- 26B), and SA227-TT airplanes. This AD was prompted by information that the airplane flight manual (AFM) does not prov…
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Sep 29, 2015
Airworthiness Directives; M7 Aerospace LLC Airplanes
We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 97-02-02 for certain Models SA26-AT, SA26-T, SA226-AT, SA226-T, SA226-T(B), SA226- TC, SA227-AC (C-26A), SA227-AT, SA227-BC (C-26A), SA227-CC, SA227-DC (C-26B), and SA227-TT airplanes. AD 97-02-02 required applying torque to the control column pitch bearing attaching nut…
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Aug 25, 2015
Airworthiness Directives; M7 Aerospace LLC Airplanes
We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all M7 Aerospace LLC Models SA26-AT, SA226-T, SA226-AT, SA226-T(B), SA226- TC, SA227-AT, SA227-TT, SA227-AC (C-26A), SA227-BC (C-26A), SA227-CC, and SA227-DC (C-26B) airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by information that the airplane flight manual (AFM)…
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Jun 16, 2015
Airworthiness Directives; M7 Aerospace LLC Airplanes
We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 97-02-02, which applies to certain Models SA26-AT, SA26-T, SA226-AT, SA226-T, SA226-T(B), SA226-TC, SA227-AC (C-26A), SA227-AT, SA227-BC (C-26A), SA227-CC, SA227-DC (C-26B), and SA227-TT airplanes. AD 97-02-02 currently requires applying torque to the control column…
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Sep 6, 2012
Airworthiness Directives; M7 Aerospace LLC Airplanes
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all M7 Aerospace LLC Models SA226-AT, SA226-T, SA226-T(B), SA226-TC, SA227-AC (C-26A), SA227-BC (C-26A), SA227-CC, SA227-DC (C-26B), SA227-AT, and SA227-TT airplanes. This AD requires repetitively inspecting the left and right forward (main) and aft spar wing-to-f…
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Jan 12, 2011
Airworthiness Directives; M7 Aerospace LP (Type Certificate Previously Held by Fairchild Aircraft Incorporated) Models SA26-AT, SA26-T, SA226-AT, SA226-T, SA226-T(B), SA226-TC, SA227-AC (C-26A), SA227-AT, SA227-BC (C-26A), SA227-CC, SA227-DC (C-26B), and SA227-TT Airplanes
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This AD requires repetitively inspecting the cockpit heated windshields for damage and replacing damaged windshields. This AD was prompted by reports from the windshield manufacturer of inner glass ply fracture. We are issuing this AD to…
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May 28, 2009
Airworthiness Directives; M7 Aerospace LP Models SA226-AT, SA226-T, SA226-TC, SA227-AC (C-26A), SA227-AT, SA227-BC (C-26A), SA227-CC, and SA227-DC (C-26B) Airplanes
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) to supersede AD 2008-12-16, which applies to certain M7 Aerospace LP SA226 and SA227 series airplanes. AD 2008-12-16 currently requires you to inspect wires and tube assemblies for chafing, arcing, or insufficient clearance between components. If chafing, arcing, or i…
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Feb 12, 2009
Airworthiness Directives; M7 Aerospace LP Models SA226-AT, SA226-T, SA226-TC, SA227-AC (C-26A), SA227-AT, SA227-BC (C-26A), SA227-CC, and SA227-DC (C-26B) Airplanes
We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2008-12- 16, which applies to certain M7 Aerospace LP SA226 and SA227 series airplanes. AD 2008-12-16 currently requires you to inspect wires and tube assemblies for chafing, arcing, or insufficient clearance between components. If chafing, arcing, or insufficient c…
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Jun 18, 2008
Airworthiness Directives; M7 Aerospace LP SA226 and SA227 Series Airplanes
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain M7 Aerospace LP SA226 and SA227 series airplanes. This AD requires you to inspect electrical wires/components, hydraulic and bleed air tube assemblies at left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) inboard wing leading edge/battery box areas, LH/RH wing stations 51…
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Mar 14, 2008
Airworthiness Directives; M7 Aerospace LP SA226 and SA227 Series Airplanes
We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain M7 Aerospace LP SA226 and SA227 series airplanes. This proposed AD would require you to inspect electrical wires/components, hydraulic and bleed air tube assemblies at left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) inboard wing leading edge/battery box areas, LH/R…
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Aug 3, 2007
Airworthiness Directives; M7 Aerospace LP SA226 and SA227 Series Airplanes
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) to supersede AD 98-19-15 R1 and AD 2000-03-17, which apply to M7 Aerospace LP SA226 and SA227 series airplanes equipped with certain pitch trim actuators. AD 98-19-15 R1 currently requires you to incorporate changes into the Limitations Section of the FAA-approved air…
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Apr 30, 2007
Airworthiness Directives; M7 Aerospace LP SA226 and SA227 Series Airplanes
We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 98-19-15 R1 and AD 2000-03-17, which apply to M7 Aerospace LP SA226 and SA227 series airplanes equipped with certain pitch trim actuators. AD 98-19- 15 R1 currently requires you to incorporate changes into the Limitations Section of the FAA-approved Airplane Flight…
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Sep 9, 2005
Airworthiness Directives; Goodrich De-icing and Specialty Systems “FASTprop” Propeller De-icers
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Goodrich De-icing and Specialty Systems "FASTprop" propeller de- icers, part numbers P4E1188 series, P4E1601 series, P4E2200 series, P4E2271-10, P4E2575-7, P4E2575-10, P4E2598-10, P5855BSW, P6199SW, P6592SW, P6662SW, and P6975-11, installed. This AD requires i…
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Apr 6, 2005
Airworthiness Directives; Goodrich De-icing and Specialty Systems “FASTprop” Propeller De-icers
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Goodrich De-icing and Specialty Systems "FASTprop" propeller de- icers, part numbers P4E1188 series, P4E1601 series, P4E2200 series, P4E2271-10, P4E2575-7, P4E2575-10, P4E2598-10, P5855BSW, P6199SW, P6592SW, P6662SW, and P6975-11, installed. This propose…
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Mar 21, 2005
Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Aircraft, Inc. SA226 and SA227 Series Airplanes
The FAA is adopting a new Airworthiness Directive (AD) to supersede AD 99-06-02, which currently applies to certain Fairchild Aircraft (Fairchild) SA226 and SA227 series airplanes. AD 99-06-02 requires you to repetitively inspect the wing spar center web cutout on both wings for cracks between Wing Station (WS) 8 and…
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Feb 22, 2005
Airworthiness Directives; Hartzell Propeller Inc. Model HC-B3TN-5( )/T10282( ) Propellers
The FAA is superseding an existing Priority Letter Airworthiness Directive (AD) for Hartzell Propeller Inc. model HC-B3TN- 5( )/T10282( ) propellers. That AD currently requires initial and repetitive inspections of the blade pilot tube bore area. This ad requires the same inspections. This AD results from a review of…
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Jan 19, 2005
Airworthiness Directives; GARMIN International Inc. GTX 33, GTX 33D, GTX 330, and GTX 330D Mode S Transponders
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) to supersede Airworthiness Directive 2004-10-15, which applies to certain GTX 330 and GTX 330D Mode S transponders that are installed on airplanes. AD 2004-10-15 currently requires you to install GTX 330/330D Software Upgrade Version 3.03, 3.04, or 3.05. This AD a…
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Oct 7, 2004
Airworthiness Directives; GARMIN International Inc. GTX 33, GTX 33D, GTX 330, and GTX 330D Mode S Transponders
The FAA proposes to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2004-10-15, which applies to certain GTX 330 and GTX 330D Mode S transponders that are installed on airplanes. AD 2004-10-15 currently requires you to install GTX 330/330D Software Upgrade Version 3.03, 3.04, or 3.05. This proposed AD applies to certain GTX 33…
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Jul 22, 2004
Airworthiness Directives; Hartzell Propeller Inc. Model HC-B3TN-5( )/T10282( ) Propellers
The FAA proposes to supersede an existing Priority Letter Airworthiness Directive (AD) for Hartzell Propeller Inc. Model HC-B3TN- 5( )/T10282( ) propellers. That Priority Letter AD currently requires initial and repetitive inspections of the blade pilot tube bore area. This proposed AD would require the same inspectio…
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May 21, 2004
Airworthiness Directives; GARMIN International Inc. GTX 330 Mode S Transponders and GTX 330D Diversity Mode S Transponders
The FAA adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain GARMIN International Inc. GTX 330/GTX 330D Mode S transponders that are installed on aircraft. This AD requires you to install GTX 330/330D Software Upgrade Version 3.03, 3.04, or 3.05. This AD is the result of observations that the GTX 330 and GTX 330D may…
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Dec 30, 2003
Airworthiness Directives; GARMIN International Inc. GTX 330 Mode S Transponders and GTX 330D Diversity Mode S Transponders
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain GARMIN International Inc. GTX 330/GTX 330D Mode S transponders. This proposed AD would require you to install GTX 330/ 330D Software Upgrade Version 3.03. This proposed AD is the result of observations that the GTX 330 and GTX 330D may detect, fr…
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Sep 23, 2003
Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Aircraft, Inc., SA226 Series and SA227 Series Airplanes
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to all Fairchild Aircraft, Inc. (Fairchild Aircraft) SA226 and SA227 series airplanes. This AD requires you to inspect the fuel boost pump wiring for any chafing, cracked insulation material, or evidence of bare wire(s) (referred to herein as damage…
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Oct 15, 2002
Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Aircraft, Inc., SA226 Series and SA227 Series
This document proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) that would apply to all Fairchild Aircraft, Inc. (Fairchild Aircraft) SA226 and SA227 series airplanes. This proposed AD would require you to inspect the fuel boost pump wiring for any chafing, cracked insulation material, or evidence of bare wire(s) (…
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Apr 19, 2002
Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Aircraft, Inc. Models SA226 and SA227 Series Airplanes
This amendment supersedes Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2001- 20-14, which currently requires you to replace the brake shuttle valves with parts of improved design and install a shield over the hydraulic lines on certain Fairchild Aircraft SA226 and SA227 series airplanes. AD 2001-20-14 also requires you to replace the…
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Apr 17, 2002
Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Aircraft, Inc. SA226 and SA227 Series Airplanes
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to certain Fairchild Aircraft, Inc. (Fairchild) SA226 and SA227 series airplanes equipped with Skidmore-Wilheim Manufacturing Co. (Skidmore-Wilheim) (formerly Hydromotive) Model V1-15-1000 brake master cylinders. This AD requires you to replace thes…
04 / Type Certificate Data Sheets
FAA TCDS for FAIRCHILD SA226-TC
The TCDS is the legal certification document — weight limits, performance, equipment, AD compliance times, operating limitations. 1 match in the FAA catalog.
- A8SW Historical Rev 25 · 10/21/2015
M7 Aerospace LLC
Models: SA226-TC, SA227-PC, SA227-AC (C-26A), SA227-BC (C-26A)
06 / Supplemental Type Certificates
Modifications approved for FAIRCHILD SA226-TC
99 STCs on file — every FAA-approved modification, alteration, or installation for this aircraft. STOL kits, avionics, fuel systems, floats, engine swaps, you name it.
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12/12/2022
STC SA8773SW
Installation of a TCAS-791 Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS I).
L3Harris Aviation Products Inc.
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07/16/2019
STC SA01861SE (PAGE 2)
Fabrication and installation of Landing Light Controller
Seaton Engineering Corp.
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07/16/2019
STC SA01800SE (PG 2)
Fabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control.
Seaton Engineering Corp.
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11/14/2017
STC SA8459SW
Conversion of SA226-TC airplane from passenger configuration to cargo only configuration.
Worldwide Aviation Engineering LLC
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07/14/2017
STC SA01800SE (PG 2)
Fabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control.
Seaton Engineering Corp.
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09/01/2016
STC SA1542GL
Install Aero Medical Products Mfg., Inc. Air Ambulance Stretcher P/N 126 using Installation Kit P/N 805
Paul/ Lanna Egan LLC
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12/01/2011
STC SA01861SE (PAGE 2)
Fabrication and installation of Landing Light Controller
Seaton Engineering Corp.
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12/01/2011
STC SA01800SE (PG 2)
Fabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control.
Seaton Engineering Corp.
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07/21/2011
STC SA00243BO (1 OF 5)
Installation of Centurion Consulting, Inc. GPS Steering Assist Module (SAM) with roll steering (p/n 0025-5100), or without roll steering (p/n 0025-5200).
Icarus Avionics, LLC
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01/11/2010
STC SA02254AK (1 OF 2)
Installation of Single Screen, or 2 or 3 Screen FlightLogic Synthetic Vision Electronic Flight Information System (EFIS-SV) configurations
Chelton Flight Systems Inc.
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07/30/2009
STC SA320NE
Remove existing starter-generator and install Aircraft Parts Corporation starter-generator APC Model 300SG119Q
Shurka Aerospace Inc
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01/09/2009
STC SA01861SE (PAGE 2)
Fabrication and installation of Landing Light Controller
Seaton Engineering Corp.
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01/08/2009
STC SA01800SE (PG 2)
Fabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control.
Seaton Engineering Corp.
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07/22/2008
STC SA01861SE (PAGE 2)
Fabrication and installation of Landing Light Controller
Seaton Engineering Corp.
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05/21/2008
STC SA01473SE (3 OF 5)
Installation of a GTX 32 (mode C), GTX 33 (mode S), or GTX 33D (mode S with diversity) Remote Transponde
Garmin AT Inc.
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01/04/2008
STC SA01800SE (PG 2)
Fabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control.
Seaton Engineering Corp.
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01/04/2008
STC SA01800SE (PG 3)
Fabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control.
Seaton Engineering Corp.
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05/31/2007
STC SA8459SW
Conversion of SA226-TC airplane from passenger configuration to cargo only configuration.
Worldwide Aviation LLC
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04/30/2007
STC SA01692SE (Page 1)
Installation of a Garmin GMX200 Multi Function Display.
Garmin AT Inc.
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02/15/2007
STC SA01695SE (3 OF 5)
Installation of an antenna
Garmin AT Inc.
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11/05/2006
STC SA01933LA (2 OF 5)
Installation of Garmin Model 400W / 500W Series GPS-WAAS Navigation System
Garmin AT Inc.
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10/23/2006
STC SA00243BO (1 OF 5)
Installation of Centurion Consulting, Inc. GPS Steering Assist Module (SAM) with roll steering (p/n 0025-5100), or without roll steering (p/n 0025-5200).
Centurion Consulting Inc
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10/20/2006
STC SA8459SW
Conversion of SA226-TC airplane from passenger configuration to cargo only configuration.
SATAC Inc.
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08/30/2006
STC SA01695SE (3 OF 5)
Installation of an antenna
Garmin AT Inc.
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08/10/2006
STC SA1542GL
Install Aero Medical Products Mfg., Inc. Air Ambulance Stretcher P/N 126 using Installation Kit P/N 805
Aero Medical Products Mfg
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07/25/2006
STC ST01468CH
Installation of various SMR Technologies electrical propeller deicer models.
SMR Technologies
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06/02/2006
STC SP00400SE (1 OF 3)
Install SMR Technologies propeller electrical deicer.
SMR Technologies
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05/24/2006
STC SA01141WI-D
Modification of a single or dual Collins TDR-94 or TDR-94D Mode S Transponder System installation with CTL-92 control head to a Flight ID capable Collins TDR-94 or TDR-94 Mode S Tr…
Rockwell Collins Inc
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03/27/2006
STC SA02254AK (1 OF 2)
Installation of Single Screen, or 2 or 3 Screen FlightLogic Synthetic Vision Electronic Flight Information System (EFIS-SV) configurations
Chelton Flight Systems Inc.
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09/21/2005
STC SA02254AK (1 OF 2)
Installation of Single Screen, or 2 or 3 Screen FlightLogic Synthetic Vision Electronic Flight Information System (EFIS-SV) configurations
Chelton Flight Systems Inc.
+ 69 more STCs on file
07 / PMA replacement parts
FAA-approved replacement parts for FAIRCHILD SA226-TC
12 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.
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22600001-3#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/3A21E5BAD4586B45862580A5006DC9E7.0001##
Recognition Light - Stabilizer, Installation [Kit] Series Connected
Devore Aviation Corp of America replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
8000950#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/5CCC610969A11E4486257CC5006A5213.0001##
Oil Cooler
Aero-Classics Heat Transfer Products Inc replaces Harrison 8537831 , Niagara 20012A , M7 Aerospace LLC , 27-62056-001 , 27-19255-005 , 27-19255-007 , 8537831
PMA holder → -
8000950#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/30C3D9B107D180E686257B34006BE00B.0001##
Oil Cooler
Aero-Classics Heat Transfer Products Inc replaces Harrison 8537831, Niagara 20012A, 27-62056-001, 27-19255-005, 27-19255-007, 8537831
PMA holder → -
8000950#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/695F0C8DA5FB228586257928006DD5EF.0001##
Oil Cooler
Aero-Classics Heat Transfer Products Inc replaces Harrison 8537831, Niagara 20012A
PMA holder → -
8000950#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/CE57F6CA147453488625790D00617F14.0001##
Oil Cooler
Aero-Classics Heat Transfer Products Inc replaces Harrison 8537831, Niagara 20012A
PMA holder → -
8000950#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/049DDF713AA3E6B2862577E0005B0C1E.0001##
Oil Cooler
Aero-Classics Heat Transfer Products Inc replaces Harrison 8537831, Niagara 20012A
PMA holder → -
8000950#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/69CA30767502D73C862576B00050D9CC.0001##
Oil Cooler
Aero-Classics Heat Transfer Products Inc replaces Harrison 8537831, Niagara 20012A
PMA holder → -
8000950#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID187581962020221130202605.0001##
Oil Cooler
Aero-Classics Heat Transfer Products Inc replaces Harrison 8537831Niagara 20012A
PMA holder → -
22600001#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/188FC7C1E29A7500862573FD0073D906.0001##
Recognition Light - Stabilizer
Devore Aviation Corp of America replaces -
PMA holder → -
LM-827-SA7#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/65C9024EC1D0270B8625748E00562FEB.0001##
Engine Mount
Regional Airline Parts Support Company (RAPSCO) replaces LM-827-SA7
PMA holder → -
27-62001-079#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/61F61ABA214877038625748E00562FBC.0001##
Engine Mount
Regional Airline Parts Support Company (RAPSCO) replaces 27-62001-079
PMA holder → -
Dwg 597-0732-010#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/D1644F258305C79E8525704A005B222A.0001##
AP-106 Autopilot System
Rockwell Collins Inc. replaces Modification Part
PMA holder →
04 / Regulations watching this type
Advisory Circulars and Federal Register activity for FAIRCHILD SA226-TC
Advisory Circulars
ACs whose subject explicitly mentions FAIRCHILD or SA226-TC.
Recent Federal Register activity
Latest rulemakings touching general operating rules (Part 91) and maintenance rules (Part 43).
- 2026-04-17 Settlement Policy for Small Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Cases FR ↗
- 2026-02-10 Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations; Reopening of Comment Period; Denial of Extension FR ↗
- 2026-02-02 25-Hour Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) Requirement, New Aircraft Production FR ↗
- 2026-01-28 Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations; Reopening of Comment Period FR ↗
- 2026-01-07 Requirements for Interference-Tolerant Radio Altimeter Systems FR ↗
05 / Aircraft of this type
All 1 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.
| N-number | St | Year | NTSB | FAA |
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| N4090M | TX | 1979 | ● | 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
- FAA Aircraft Registry →
Refreshed Apr 27, 2026
Available
- NTSB CAROL →
Refreshed Apr 27, 2026
Available
- Federal Register (FAA Airworthiness Directives) →
Refreshed Apr 27, 2026
Available
We render counts and lists as the agency publishes them. Read the methodology →