N8396A
Operators of this aircraft
Who operated this tail, and how firmly we know it.
| Operator | Role | Period | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| PINNACLE AIR INC | Operator | on 2004-10-14 | Operator named in NTSB report |
Accident & incident history
Operated by PINNACLE AIR INC (per NTSB report)
Maintenance disclosures
Service Difficulty Reports filed with the FAA for this airframe. Filing is largely voluntary — the number of reports is not a measure of reliability. To verify a report, search its control number at the FAA SDRS site.
2 reports on file, 2000-08-27 – 2000-08-29.
Part: HANDLE — BROKEN (COCKPIT)
LANDING GEAR CONTROL HANDLE BROKE OFF IN PILOTS HAND WHEN PILOT SELECTED GEAR DOWN. REMOVED AND REPLACED LANDING GEAR CONTROL HANDLE. (M)
Part: HANDLE — BROKEN (COCKPIT)
UPON GEAR DOWN SELECTION ON APPROACH, THE LANDING GEAR HANDLE BROKE OFF. AN EMERGENCY WAS DECLARED, MANUAL RELEASE OF THE LANDING GEAR WAS PERFORMED AND LANDING WITH NO FURTHER EVENTS. THE LANDING GEAR HANDLE ASSY WAS REPLACED, AIRCRAFT BACK IN SERVICE. SUBMITTER STATED REDESIGN OF LANDING GEAR HANDLE SHAFT WAS DONE AND AWAITING APPROVAL FROM CANADAIR. (X)