Fairchild SA226
6 on the U.S. register across 4 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1975 to 1980; half of them date from 1979 or earlier. Texas has the most (3). 83% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the SA226 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Fixed-wing, multi-engine · Turboprops
- Power
- Turboprop, 2 engines
- Common engines
- Airesearch Tpe331 Series (6)
- Seats
- 22
- Maker on the register
- Fairchild
- Registered
- earliest certificate July 26, 2016; newest June 23, 2026
Where they are owner's state
Who owns them registrant type
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
| Version | Registered | Built | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| SA226-T(B) | 3 | 1979 to 1980 | 50.0% |
| SA226-TC | 1 | 1979 | 16.7% |
| SA226-T | 1 | 1980 | 16.7% |
| SA226-AT | 1 | 1975 | 16.7% |
When they were built by decade · 1 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Airworthiness certificate class
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Fleet pages: Montana Aircraft Trust INC Trustee · Aspen Helicopters INC
Accident history NTSB records · 2 cases since 1982, 0 fatal
The 2 most recent of 2 cases where the NTSB's make and model match this family's versions. Rates per registered aircraft, phases of flight and causes are coming with the analytics stage. Each aircraft's own page also shows its record.
Questions people ask answers refresh every morning
How many Fairchild SA226 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
6 as of October 2, 2026, counting 4 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Fairchild SA226s?
Texas, with 3.
Who owns the Fairchild SA226?
83% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals and co-owners, who are never named on this site.
Aircraft newest certificates first · 1 SA226-T (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N98EB | Fairchild SA226-T |
Aspen Helicopters INC Oxnard, California |
Standard | 2016-07-26 | Valid |