# N255CA: 2019 Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2012 TRAVELLER - Status: Valid registration - Airframe: [Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2012 TRAVELLER](https://openairdocs.org/model/costruzioni-aeronautiche-tecna-p2012-traveller) (registry code 0330521, 11 seats) - Engine: [Lycoming TEO-540-C1A](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-teo-540-c1a) (registry code 42715) - Data sheets: [TCDS A00076CE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A00076CE) (Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam S.P.A.), [TCDS E00009NY](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E00009NY) (Lycoming Engines) (OpenAirDocs) - Serial number: 005/US - Year built: 2019 - Type: Fixed wing multi engine - Engine type: Reciprocating - Airworthiness: Standard, normal - Airworthiness date: September 11, 2019 - Certificate issued: October 2, 2019 - Expires: October 31, 2029 - Mode S code: A26A44 - Registered owner: [Hyannis Air Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HYANNIS%20AIR%20SERVICE%20INC) - Location: [Hyannis, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/Hyannis) - Owner type: Corporation - Owner's area on the map: 41.6612° N, 70.2932° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 02601, within about 2 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based - FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=255CA - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N255CA From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026. ADs below are matched by the registry's airframe and engine model codes. They may apply; each AD's applicability can narrow it by serial number, part number or installed equipment. This is not a compliance determination. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 3 in force ### Matched by airframe (Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2012 TRAVELLER) - [AD 2023-09-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-09-09): Exhaust Turbine System (Recip) · Aerostar PA-60-600 (Aerostar 600), PA-60-601 (Aerostar 601), PA-60-601P (Aerostar 601P) and 292 more. Effective Jul 17, 2023 - [AD 2022-12-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-12-06): Elevator Tab Control System · Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam P2012 Traveller. Effective Jul 19, 2022 ### Matched by engine (Lycoming TEO-540-C1A) - [AD 2026-04-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-04-11): Engine (Reciprocating) · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 605 more. Effective Apr 8, 2026 ### Historical (superseded or no longer in force) - [AD 2024-21-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-21-02) (historical): Engine (Reciprocating) · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 548 more. Effective Dec 5, 2024 ## Information bulletins (advisory) (1 in force) - [SAIB NE-19-08](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-19-08): Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section - Lycoming Engines Parallel Valve Cylinders. Issued May 2, 2019 ## NTSB investigations None matched to N255CA. ## FAA accident and incident reports None matched to N255CA. ## Service difficulty reports (6) As reported by operators and repair stations. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model. - [SDR HYIA20260508005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA20260508005), Apr 16, 2026: EXHAUST PIPE. CRACKED. DURING SCHEDULED INSPECTION MAINTENANCE FOUND THE LEFT ENGINE TURBO TRANSITION PIPE CRACKED. THE TRANSITION PIPE WAS REPLACED WITH NO FURTHER DEFECTS NOTED. - [SDR HYIA20260410002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA20260410002), Apr 6, 2026: CYLINDER. LOW PRESSURE. PILOT REPORTED EXCESSIVE ENGINE VIBRATION DURING TAKE OFF AND CRUISE. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AND FOUND THE #6 CYLINDER DEAD, THE CYLINDER WAS REPLACED ALONG WITH - [SDR HYIA202405174004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA202405174004), Feb 24, 2024: CONTROL PANEL. FAILED. PILOT REPORTED STALL HEAT INOPERATIVE. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AND FOUND THE LIFT TRANSDUCER HEATING ELEMENT SWITCH AND CONNECTOR MELTED. THE CONTROL PANEL WAS RE - [SDR HYIA20230501002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA20230501002), Apr 28, 2023: BLOWER. FAILED. PILOT REPORTED SMOKE SMELL IN THE COCKPIT ASSOCIATED WITH THE HEATER. MAINTENANCE INVESTIGATED AND CONFIRMED FAULT TO BE HEATER RELATED AND PLACED SYSTEM ON MEL - [SDR HYIA20230321003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA20230321003), Feb 22, 2023: HINGE. OUT OF LIMITS. DURING SCHEDULED INSPECTION, EXCESSIVE RADIAL END PLAY WAS NOTED IN THE AFT ATTACH BEARINGS (HINGE ASSY.) FOR THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER PN: 212-55-10-1006-000. - [SDR HYIA20200528002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA20200528002), May 28, 2020: FLOOR SUPPORT. CRACKED. THE NLG ATTACH STRUCTURE WAS FOUND TO BE DAMAGED DURING AN INSPECTION INITIATED DUE TO SIMILAR FINDINGS ON OTHER COMPANY AIRCRAFT. THE DAMAGE IS LOCATED AT FWD ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (4) Approved for this aircraft's airframe or engine model, in force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has; its records do. ### Approved for the airframe (Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2012 TRAVELLER) - [STC SA12478AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA12478AK): Installation of Hartzell Engine Technologies (HET) ALT-FLX Alternators i. Momentum Aeronautics Holdings, LLC - [STC SA02511SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02511SE): Installation of replacement fuel quantity indicator sending unit(s). CiES Inc - [STC SA11842CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA11842CH): Installation of Preheat Kit, p/n TA3370-1 for 115 volt application in accordance with Preheat Kit drawing TA3370-1. Hartzell Propeller LLC ### Approved for the engine (Lycoming TEO-540-C1A) - [STC SE01966WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE01966WI): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas in spark ignition piston aircraft engines. General Aviation Modifications Inc ## Earlier aircraft with N255CA The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N255CA before. - [Cancelled 2013-08-23](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N255CA-2013-08-23): Embraer EMB-120RT, S/N 120.238, built 1991. Sale reported, canceled. Owner: [Boca Raton, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Boca%20Raton) - [Cancelled (date not recorded)](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N255CA-undated): Pitts S-2A, S/N 2269. Triennial form not returned ## Related - Other Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2012 TRAVELLER aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/costruzioni-aeronautiche-tecna-p2012-traveller/aircraft.md - The Lycoming TEO-540-C1A engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-teo-540-c1a.md --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.