Pratt & Whitney Canada PW118
36 aircraft on the U.S. register carry a Pratt & Whitney Canada PW118 engine, rated at about 1800 horsepower. The Embraer EMB-120 is the model most often fitted with it (36 aircraft). The aircraft carrying it were built between 1988 and 1999.
The FAA records engines by code, usually at the level of a series ("O-320 series") rather than the exact variant; this page gathers every FAA code that reads as Pratt & Whitney Canada PW118. FAA spelling: PW118.
Fitted to model families
Model families, as a table
| aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Embraer EMB-120 | 36 |
Where they are owner's state
What the FAA has certified, ordered and been told about the Pratt & Whitney Canada PW118 the component layer
The design is held under 1 type certificate (E20NE, held by Pratt & Whitney Canada CORP.). The FAA has issued 12 airworthiness directives (orders that owners must comply with) that name this engine series. Operators and repair shops have filed 873 failure reports with the FAA since 1995, 14 of them in the last ten years.
FAA orders 12 airworthiness directives · newest first
2013-02-152012-26-08 · Propeller shafts · engine
2012-07-202012-11-14 · Propeller shafts · engine
2006-09-292006-19-06 · Propeller shaft · engine
2003-11-202003-21-03 · Low pressure rotor speed (NL) sensor · engine
2003-09-102003-16-04 · Fuel heaters · engine
1998-08-3198-14-02 · Fuel Manifold Transfer Tubes · engine
Failure reports 873 since · what operators and shops told the FAA
Failure reports by year, as a table
| reports | |
|---|---|
| 95 | 77 |
| 96 | 83 |
| 97 | 63 |
| 98 | 84 |
| 99 | 44 |
| 00 | 62 |
| 01 | 78 |
| 02 | 67 |
| 03 | 46 |
| 04 | 21 |
| 05 | 32 |
| 06 | 29 |
| 07 | 57 |
| 08 | 32 |
| 09 | 11 |
| 10 | 29 |
| 11 | 8 |
| 12 | 12 |
| 13 | 4 |
| 14 | 13 |
| 15 | 7 |
| 16 | 1 |
| 18 | 1 |
| 19 | 2 |
| 20 | 2 |
| 21 | 1 |
| 22 | 4 |
| 23 | 1 |
| 25 | 2 |
Parts most often reported as the reports name them
Engine82Bearing39Actuator25Connector24Wire24Hmu16Eec15Light15Fuel Filter13Fuse13
Parts most reported, as a table
| reports | |
|---|---|
| Engine | 82 |
| Bearing | 39 |
| Actuator | 25 |
| Connector | 24 |
| Wire | 24 |
| Hmu | 16 |
| Eec | 15 |
| Light | 15 |
| Fuel Filter | 13 |
| Fuse | 13 |
Latest reports
2025-10-01Engine: fire
2025-06-12Engine: fire
2023-06-23Engine: failed
2022-10-26Oil System: low
2022-06-27None: none
Certificates and bulletins
E20NEType certificate held by Pratt & Whitney Canada CORP. · 26 models listed · revised September 22, 2025
Sources: the FAA's type certificate data sheets, airworthiness directives, supplemental type certificates, special conditions and special airworthiness information bulletins (Dynamic Regulatory System), and the FAA's service difficulty reports. A failure report is what an operator or repair station chose to file; the counts show reporting as much as reliability, and larger and commercial fleets report more. How the systems are grouped.
Connections how this engine series links to the rest of the register
Fitted to
- Embraer EMB-120 36 with this engine series
Where they are
Biggest operators
- Berry Aviation INC 10 of these aircraft
- UAS Transervices INC 5 of these aircraft
- Ameriflight LLC 2 of these aircraft
Airworthiness
- FAA orders naming the Pratt & Whitney Canada PW118 12 airworthiness directives
- Failure reports on the Pratt & Whitney Canada PW118 873 reports since 1995
Analytics
The whole map of how records connect · these connections as data: /graph/engine/pratt-whitney-canada-pw118.json.
Aircraft newest certificates first · 36
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Group | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N120HL | Embraer EMB-120ER |
Fixed-wing, multi-engine | 4E Holdings LLC Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
Standard | 2025-02-17 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N122HL | Embraer EMB-120ER |
Fixed-wing, multi-engine | 4E Holdings LLC Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
Standard | 2025-02-15 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N124HL | Embraer EMB-120ER |
Fixed-wing, multi-engine | 4E Holdings LLC Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
Standard | 2025-02-15 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N128HL | Embraer EMB-120ER |
Fixed-wing, multi-engine | 4E Holdings LLC Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
Standard | 2025-02-15 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N650CT | Embraer EMB-120ER |
Fixed-wing, multi-engine | Berry Aviation INC San Marcos, Texas |
Standard | 2022-01-06 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N652CT | Embraer EMB-120ER |
Fixed-wing, multi-engine | Aviation Management Sales LLC Fort Pierce, Florida |
Standard | 2021-09-20 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N125CZ | Embraer EMB-120ER |
Fixed-wing, multi-engine | N125Cz LLC Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
Standard | 2021-06-09 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N291SW | Embraer EMB-120ER |
Fixed-wing, multi-engine | Freight Runners Express INC Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
Standard | 2021-06-07 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N564SW | Embraer EMB-120 |
Fixed-wing, multi-engine | Freight Runners Express INC Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
Standard | 2021-06-07 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N293UX | Embraer EMB-120ER |
Fixed-wing, multi-engine | Ameriflight LLC Dallas, Texas |
Standard | 2020-09-29 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N653CT | Embraer EMB-120 |
Fixed-wing, multi-engine | Ameriflight LLC Dallas, Texas |
Standard | 2020-07-01 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N127CZ | Embraer EMB-120ER |
Fixed-wing, multi-engine | N127Cz LLC Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
Standard | 2020-05-08 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N129CZ | Embraer EMB-120ER |
Fixed-wing, multi-engine | N129Cz LLC Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
Standard | 2019-09-11 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N121CZ | Embraer EMB-120ER |
Fixed-wing, multi-engine | N121Cz LLC Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
Standard | 2019-07-26 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N126CZ | Embraer EMB-120ER |
Fixed-wing, multi-engine | N126Cz LLC Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
Standard | 2019-07-18 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N584SW | Embraer EMB-120ER |
Fixed-wing, multi-engine | Berry Aviation INC San Marcos, Texas |
Standard | 2019-03-05 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N586SW | Embraer EMB-120ER |
Fixed-wing, multi-engine | Berry Aviation INC San Marcos, Texas |
Standard | 2019-03-05 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N578SW | Embraer EMB-120ER |
Fixed-wing, multi-engine | Jahn641Bc LLC Miami, Florida |
Standard | 2017-01-26 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N561SW | Embraer EMB-120ER |
Fixed-wing, multi-engine | Berry Aviation INC San Marcos, Texas |
Special flight permit | 2016-02-18 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N297SW | Embraer EMB-120ER |
Fixed-wing, multi-engine | Berry Aviation INC San Marcos, Texas |
Standard | 2016-02-03 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N290SW | Embraer EMB-120ER |
Fixed-wing, multi-engine | Berry Aviation INC San Marcos, Texas |
Standard | 2015-06-12 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N235SW | Embraer EMB-120ER |
Fixed-wing, multi-engine | Berry Aviation INC San Marcos, Texas |
Standard | 2015-03-05 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N233SW | Embraer EMB-120ER |
Fixed-wing, multi-engine | Berry Aviation INC San Marcos, Texas |
Standard | 2015-02-10 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N229SW | Embraer EMB-120ER |
Fixed-wing, multi-engine | Berry Aviation INC San Marcos, Texas |
Standard | 2014-08-07 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N258AS | Embraer EMB-120ER |
Fixed-wing, multi-engine | UAS Transervices INC Boca Raton, Florida |
Standard | 2014-01-14 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N246AS | Embraer EMB-120ER |
Fixed-wing, multi-engine | UAS Transervices INC Boca Raton, Florida |
Standard | 2014-01-10 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N651CT | Embraer EMB-120ER |
Fixed-wing, multi-engine | Berry Aviation INC San Marcos, Texas |
Standard | 2013-07-02 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N566SW | Embraer EMB-120ER |
Fixed-wing, multi-engine | Jahn566Sw LLC Miami, Florida |
Standard | 2013-06-13 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N567SW | Embraer EMB-120ER |
Fixed-wing, multi-engine | Jahn 567Sw LLC Miami, Florida |
Standard | 2013-06-13 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N560SW | Embraer EMB-120ER |
Fixed-wing, multi-engine | Jahn 560Sw LLC Miami, Florida |
Standard | 2013-05-28 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N410PA | Embraer EMB-120ER |
Fixed-wing, multi-engine | Phoenix Em120 LLC Wilmington, Delaware |
Standard | 2011-03-23 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N366DC | Embraer EMB-120ER |
Fixed-wing, multi-engine | Cbg LLC Wilsonville, Oregon |
Standard | 2010-07-15 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N266AS | Embraer EMB-120ER |
Fixed-wing, multi-engine | Triangle Aviation Rdd LLC Burbank, California |
Standard | 2009-03-23 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N201YW | Embraer EMB-120ER |
Fixed-wing, multi-engine | UAS Transervices INC Boca Raton, Florida |
Standard | 2008-02-01 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N189CA | Embraer EMB-120ER |
Fixed-wing, multi-engine | UAS Transervices INC Boca Raton, Florida |
Standard | 2007-11-28 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N179CA | Embraer EMB-120ER |
Fixed-wing, multi-engine | UAS Transervices INC Boca Raton, Florida |
Standard | 2007-11-14 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
Source: FAA Civil Aviation Registry, Releasable Aircraft Database (the engine reference table and each aircraft's engine code), October 8, 2026. Horsepower and thrust are the FAA's figures for the series, not for a particular aircraft.