Type Record · As of May 3, 2026
FAIRCHILD SA227-DC
Fixed Wing Multi Engine · GARRETT TPE331-12UAR
Registered
12
Year Range
1993–2000
NTSB Events
4
Airworthiness Directives
33
01 / Distribution
Where the fleet lives and was built
Counts of currently-registered FAIRCHILD SA227-DC aircraft by US state and decade of manufacture, sourced from the FAA Aircraft Registry.
By State (top 10)
- CO 25.0% 3
- OR 16.7% 2
- TX 16.7% 2
- OH 8.3% 1
- GA 8.3% 1
- NE 8.3% 1
- AR 8.3% 1
- DE 8.3% 1
By Decade of Manufacture
- 1990s 75.0% 9
- 2000s 8.3% 1
- Unknown 16.7% 2
02 / NTSB Records
Events involving FAIRCHILD SA227-DC aircraft
4 event(s) on file. Showing the most recent 4.
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Nov 4, 1998
N5LNROCK, Kansas Fatal
NTSB Docket → -
Aug 19, 1979
N3532QMERRITT, North Carolina
NTSB Docket → -
Jul 25, 1970
N3532QTHOMSON, Georgia
NTSB Docket → -
Aug 11, 1969
N3532QLOUISVILLE, Georgia
NTSB Docket →
03 / Airworthiness Directives
FAA directives applicable to FAIRCHILD SA227-DC
33 directive(s) on file. Showing the most recent 25 · 8 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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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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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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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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Feb 17, 2000
Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Aircraft, Inc. SA226 and SA227 Series Airplanes
This amendment supersedes Airworthiness Directive (AD) 97-23- 01, which currently requires the following on Fairchild Aircraft, Inc. (Fairchild Aircraft) SA226 and SA227 series airplanes that are equipped with a certain Simmonds-Precision pitch trim actuator or a certain Barber-Colman pitch trim actuator: repetitively…
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Oct 12, 1999
Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Aircraft Corporation SA226 and SA227 Series Airplanes
This document proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) that would apply to all Fairchild Aircraft Corporation (Fairchild) SA226 and SA227 series airplanes. The proposed AD would require revising the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) to include requirements for activation of the airframe pneumatic deicing boots.…
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Oct 6, 1999
Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Aircraft, Inc. SA226 and SA227 Series Airplanes
This document proposes to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 97-23-01, which currently requires the following on Fairchild Aircraft, Inc. (Fairchild Aircraft) SA226 and SA227 series airplanes that are equipped with a certain Simmonds-Precision pitch trim actuator or a certain Barbar-Colman pitch trim actuator: rep…
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Sep 23, 1999
Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Aircraft, Inc. SA226 and SA227 Series Airplanes
This document proposes to revise Airworthiness Directive (AD) 98-19-15, which currently requires incorporating information into the Limitations Section of the airplane flight manual (AFM) that imposes a speed restriction and a minimum pilot requirement for Fairchild Aircraft, Inc. (Fairchild) SA226 and SA227 series ai…
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Apr 23, 1999
Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Aircraft, Inc. SA226 and SA227 Series Airplanes
This document proposes to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 99-06-02, which currently requires repetitively inspecting the wing spar center web cutout on both wings for cracks between Wing Station (WS) 8 and WS 17.5 on certain Fairchild Aircraft (Fairchild) SA226 and SA227 series airplanes, and immediately repair…
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Mar 10, 1999
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. This AD requires repetitively inspecting the wing spar center web cutout on both wings for cracks between Wing Station (WS) 8 and WS 17.5, and immediately repairing an…
04 / Type Certificate Data Sheets
FAA TCDS for FAIRCHILD SA227-DC
The TCDS is the legal certification document — weight limits, performance, equipment, AD compliance times, operating limitations. 1 match in the FAA catalog.
- A18SW Historical Rev 3 · 12/01/2000
Fairchild Aircraft Corporation
Models: SA227-DC (C-26B), SA227-CC
06 / Supplemental Type Certificates
Modifications approved for FAIRCHILD SA227-DC
53 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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11/09/2022
STC ST00789WI
Installation of the Fairchild Digital Data Flight Recorder Model F800 or F1000.
Worldwide Aircraft Services LLC
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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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09/15/2005
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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06/16/2005
STC SA01900NY
Installation of a Honeywell MK VI EGPWS.
Western Avionics
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05/02/2005
STC SA10352SC
Installation of an Aviation Communication & Surveillance Systems (ACSS) TCAS II, dual ACSS Mode-S transponders and dual Sextant VSI/TCAS display in accordance with BHE & Associates…
M7 Aerospace LP
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02/07/2005
STC SA00161BO (2 OF 3
Installation of Avidyne Corporation FlightMax 700-00007-( ) EX500 Multi-Function Display.
Avidyne Corporation
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12/19/2004
STC SA01487SE (2 OF 5)
Installation of a GDL 69 or GDL 69A XM Satellite Receiver in accordance with Garmin Supplemental Type Certificate Master Data List, P/N 005-C0217-00, Revision A, dated December 20,…
Garmin AT Inc.
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11/05/2004
STC SA01900NY
Installation of a Honeywell MK VI EGPWS.
Western Avionics
+ 23 more STCs on file
07 / PMA replacement parts
FAA-approved replacement parts for FAIRCHILD SA227-DC
11 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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AD325568Y14#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/00EA7A6FAA2010EF86257A610055E806.0001##
Hydraulic Filter Assembly
Pall Aeropower Corporation replaces AD-3255-68Y14
PMA holder → -
M18003-00#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/EB6F060AA1A7F54D8625777B00526404.0001##
O-Ring
Ametek Ameron, LLC d/b/a Mass Systems replaces 18003-00
PMA holder → -
802040-03#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/E0CBCFBAD875A41F862574EF004CD523.0001##
Outlet Assembly
AVOX Systems Inc replaces 802040-03
PMA holder → -
804023-01#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/4EE3D944D199318F862574EF004CD589.0001##
KS Mask with Bag
AVOX Systems Inc replaces 804023-01
PMA holder → -
4500S-A2#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/C91233BB3143424A862574EF004CD4F9.0001##
Valve & Control Arm Assembly
AVOX Systems Inc replaces 4500S-A2
PMA holder → -
803272-08#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/B21D4FA7C79DF3BA862574EF004CD55A.0001##
Bracket Assembly
AVOX Systems Inc replaces 803272-08
PMA holder → -
895-49050#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/18F799CE38E359DE862574EF004CD5E0.0001##
Cylinder & Regulator
AVOX Systems Inc replaces 895-49050
PMA holder → -
895-49015#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/2037CACDFC1F8D61862574EF004CD5B7.0001##
Cylinder & Regulator
AVOX Systems Inc replaces 895-49015
PMA holder → -
H8820-10#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/0D36775D7A7CAE7E862572AD0047C7F2.0001##
Filter
HRD Aerosystems Inc replaces 8820-10
PMA holder → -
H24202-01#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/5F2F9DD468A615BD862572AD0047C6EE.0001##
Filter
HRD Aerosystems Inc replaces 24202-01
PMA holder → -
H800207#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/959E11F25CDF8778862572AD0047C743.0001##
Valve Assy.
HRD Aerosystems Inc replaces 800207-00
PMA holder →
04 / Regulations watching this type
Advisory Circulars and Federal Register activity for FAIRCHILD SA227-DC
Advisory Circulars
ACs whose subject explicitly mentions FAIRCHILD or SA227-DC.
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 12 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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| N145WF | OH | 1993 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N227LE | OR | 1993 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N336GW | GA | 1994 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N3532Q | CO | 1996 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N3533Q | CO | 1999 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N55CE | NE | 2000 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N5LN | TX | 1995 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N654AR | AR | 1994 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N852DR | DE | 1994 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N882DC | OR | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N885DC | CO | 1993 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N957BA | TX | — | · | 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
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- Federal Register (FAA Airworthiness Directives) →
Refreshed Apr 27, 2026
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We render counts and lists as the agency publishes them. Read the methodology →