# N266C: 1943 Cessna T-50

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Cessna T-50](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-t-50) (registry code 2071302, 5 seats)
- Engine: [Lycoming R680E series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-r680e-series) (registry code 41545)
- Data sheets: [TCDS A-722](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-722) (Cessna Aircraft Company), [TCDS E-202](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E-202) (Textron Lycoming AVCO Corporation) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 6582
- Year built: 1943
- Type: Fixed wing multi engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Standard
- Airworthiness date: July 16, 1956
- Certificate issued: February 26, 1999
- Expires: July 31, 2029
- Mode S code: A29579
- Registered owner: [Rag Wings And Radials Aircraft Leasing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RAG%20WINGS%20AND%20RADIALS%20AIRCRAFT%20LEASING%20LLC)
- Location: [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington)
- Owner type: LLC
- Owner's area on the map: 39.8187° N, 75.5062° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 19810, 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=266C
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N266C

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. The registry lists only the engine series, so ADs for every Lycoming R680E model are included.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 18 in force

### Matched by airframe (Cessna T-50)

- [AD 56-21-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/56-21-02): Spar Deterioration · Cessna T-50
- [AD 53-18-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/53-18-01): Goodrich Wheel Bearing · Cessna T-50
- [AD 53-06-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/53-06-01): Landing Light Motor Circuit · Cessna T-50
- [AD 51-25-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/51-25-01): Horizontal Stabilizer · Cessna T-50
- [AD 51-18-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/51-18-01): Rudder Torque Tube · Cessna T-50
- [AD 47-30-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-30-04): Landing Gear Chains · Cessna T-50
- [AD 47-30-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-30-03): Wing Inspection for Identification · Cessna T-50
- [AD 47-30-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-30-02): Brake Pedal Links · Cessna T-50
- [AD 47-05-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-05-01): Fuel Shutoff Valve Handle · Cessna T-50
- [AD 46-46-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/46-46-03): Aileron And Flap Hinge Brackets · Cessna T-50
- [AD 46-12-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/46-12-01): Fabric Inspection · Cessna T-50
- [AD 46-01-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/46-01-02): Wing Covering · Cessna T-50
- [AD 46-01-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/46-01-01): Flap Chain · Cessna T-50

### Matched by engine (Lycoming R680E series)

- [AD 2012-03-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-03-07): Carburetor · Lycoming Engines GO-435, GO-435-C2 (O-435-17), GO-435-C2A and 389 more. Effective Mar 27, 2012
- [AD 2004-10-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-10-14): Crankshaft gear · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 642 more. Effective Jun 25, 2004
- [AD 95-26-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-26-02): Aviation Gasoline · Lycoming Engines IO-320-B1A, IO-320-B1B, IO-320-B1C and 182 more. Effective Jan 24, 1996
- [AD 90-04-06 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/90-04-06-R1): Propeller Governor External Oil Line · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 427 more. Effective May 28, 1991
- [AD 66-06-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/66-06-03): Connecting Rod Assemblies · Lycoming Engines GO-435-C2 (O-435-17), GO-435-C2A, GO-435-C2A2 and 317 more. Effective Jan 16, 1969

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N266C.

## FAA accident and incident reports (1)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 20050728024089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050728024089A), Jul 28, 2005: Cessna T50 (N266C), Fond Du Lac, WI, Substantial damage. (-23) On July 28, 2005, at 1030 CDT a Cessna T-50 N266C ran off runway 18 Fond Du Lac County Airport, Fond Du Lac, WI. The ATP rated pilot and 3 passengers did…

## Service difficulty reports

None filed for this aircraft. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (53, first 50)

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 (Cessna T-50)

- [STC SA02571SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02571SE): Installation of Garmin G500/G600 TXi Integrated Avionics System (Primary Flight Display, Multi-Function Display, and Engine Indicating System Display). Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA04837NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04837NY): Installation of AeroLED's Holdings, LLC., position lights, navigation lights, strobe lights and beacon lights. AeroLED's Holdings, LLC
- [STC SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC
- [STC SA02636SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02636SE): Installation of Garmin GPS 175 Navigation System and GNX 375 Navigation System with ADS-B In/Out Transponder. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA02019SE-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02019SE-D): Installation of Garmin Model GTN 625/635/650; 725/750 Navigation System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA02738CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02738CH): Installation of L-3 Communications Avionics Systems. Acron Aviation Inc
- [STC SA04046CH PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04046CH%20PAGE%201): Installation of L-3 GENESIS (TM) Electronic Standby Instrument System (ESI-500/MAG-500). Acron Aviation Inc
- [STC SA02386AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02386AK): Replacement of existing landing and/or taxi light reflector and bulbs with Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting systems. AeroLED's Holding LLC
- [STC SA01757WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01757WI): To allow the use of UL91 or UL94 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Swift Fuels LLC
- [STC SA02658SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02658SE): Installation of Garmin GI 275 Multi-Function Display System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA04776NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04776NY): The HIPEC Covering and Finishing System must be performed and maintained. HIPEC Aircraft Coatings Inc
- [STC SA02444AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02444AK): Approval of the L-3 Communications NGT 9000/9000R ADS-B system installed. ADS-B Technologies LLC
- [STC SA01818WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01818WI): Installation of Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Instrument. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA11174SC PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA11174SC%20PAGE%201): Installation of BendixKing by Honeywell KSN 770 and KSN 765 WAAS LPV approach capable nav/comm systems. Honeywell International Inc (Bendix King)
- [STC SA01831WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01831WI): To allow the use of UL91 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Petersen Aviation Inc
- [STC SA02268CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02268CH): Installation of Airwolf Filter Corp. Air Oil Separator. Airwolf Filter Corporation
- [STC SA01714WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01714WI): Installation of a Garmin transponders: (a) GTX 330/330D/33/33D with ADS-B Out functionality; (b) GTX 335/335R/345/345R with ADS-B Out and In functionality; or (c) GTX 335R/345R with ADS-B Out functionality in select airplanes installed with G950/G1000 systems. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA00344BO PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00344BO%20PAGE%201): Installation of Parmetheus Plus LED PAR36 and PAR46 taxi and landing lights. Whelen Aerospace Technologies
- [STC SA02153LA-D PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02153LA-D%20PAGE%201): Installation of Garmin G600 Primary Flight Display (PFD) and Multifunction Display (MFD) System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA02503AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02503AK): Installation of AMSAFE State of the Art Restraint System (SOARS) inflatable restraints. AMSAFE Inc
- [STC SA02212AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02212AK): Replacement of existing landing and/or taxi light reflector and bulbs with high intensity discharge (HID) lighting systems. Seaplanes North LLC
- [STC SA00382BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00382BO): Installation of Globalstar Antenna and Cradle provisions to support a Globalstar GPS-1700 in non-composite airplanes. Avidyne Corporation
- [STC SA00343BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00343BO): Installation of a single configuration or a dual configuration Avidyne Corporation Integrated Flight Display, Model IFD540 loaded with Release 10.0 software (or later FAA approved release). Avidyne Corporation
- [STC SA00352BO PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00352BO%20PAGE%201): Installation of an Avidyne Corporation Mode A/C/S Transponder with ADS-B Out capability, Model AXP340 loaded with Version 3.13 software (or later FAA approved version),. Avidyne Corporation
- [STC SA02119SE PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02119SE%20PAGE%201): Installation of Garmin GDL 88 ADS-B UAT Transceiver System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA00478CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00478CH): Installation of Cooper Superflite 102 Fabric. Aviation Products Systems Inc
- [STC SA02442AK PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02442AK%20PAGE%201): Approval of the L-3 Communications NGT 2000/2500 ADS-B system. ADS-B Technologies, LLC
- [STC SA02121SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02121SE): Installation of Garmin GTS 825 (TAS) or GTS 855 (TCAS I) Traffic System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA02015SE-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02015SE-D): Installation of Garmin G500 Primary Flight Display (PFD) and Multifunction Display (MFD) System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA02033AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02033AT): Modification to install an air-oil separator to prevent oil from being aspirated from the engine breather line. M-20 Oil Separators LLC
- [STC SA8075SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA8075SW): Installation of fiberglass covering. (M-62 SERIES PT-19) (G-73 SCHWEIZER). Razorback Fabrics Inc
- [STC SA01122WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01122WI): Installation of Cleveland Wheel and Brake Assembly kit for installation on Cessna T-50, serial number 6516 ONLY. Harley Charles
- [STC SA01123WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01123WI): Installation of Airwolf Oil Filter AFC-K017 and VAP Oil PN U-3140 cooler as replacements for obsolete parts on Cessna T-50, serial number 6516 ONLY. Harley Charles
- [STC SA166CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA166CH): Surrendered and incorporated into STC SA00478CH. Cooper Aviation Supply Company, Inc
- [STC SA02520AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02520AT): Installation of M-20 Oil Separator, model 600-WP. M-20 Oil Separators LLC
- [STC SA00128BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00128BO): Installation of Cleveland wheel and brake assembly 20-148. Air Ads, Inc
- [STC SA71GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA71GL): Installation of air filters. Brackett Aero Filters Inc
- [STC ST00108BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00108BO): Installation of Cleveland wheel and brake assembly 20-148. Cedric M Abbott
- [STC SA02095AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02095AK): Installation of hourmeter airspeed switch. Avalaska Inc
- [STC SA2-952](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2-952): Installation of fiberglass covering. Razorback Fabrics Inc
- [STC SA1351WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1351WE): Replace existing fabric on wings, fuselage, empennage, and/or control surfaces, with Ceconite101 material. (262A Series -12). Ceconite Inc
- [STC SA4-1210](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-1210): Installation of Eonnex cover on aircraft surfaces. Ceconite, Inc
- [STC SA4-1347](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-1347): Ceconite 101 covering of entire airplane. Cooper Engineering Corporation
- [STC SA4-161](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-161): Fiberglass fabric on fuselage, ailerons, flaps, empennage and wings. Whitehall Pacific Avn Inc
- [STC SA1-196](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1-196): Fiberglass application over fabric. Anita H Paner
- [STC SA02153LA-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02153LA-D) (historical): Installation of Garmin G600 Primary Flight Display (PFD) and Multifunction Display (MFD) System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA02153LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02153LA) (historical): Installation of Garmin G600 Primary Flight Display (PFD) and Multifunction Display (MFD) System. Garmin AT Inc

### Approved for the engine (Lycoming R680E series)

- [STC SE04651CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE04651CH): To allow use of l00R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification SPEC-l00R-22. Swift Fuels LLC. Lists R-680-E1
- [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. Lists R-680-E1
- [STC SE2407CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE2407CE): Add the following approved fuel: unleaded automotive gas, 91 minimum antiknock index and leaded automotive gas, 91 minimum antiknock index, (RON+MON)/2. Petersen Aviation Inc. Lists R-680E3

All 53: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N266C/stcs.md

## Earlier aircraft with N266C

The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N266C before.

- [Cancelled 1956-08-13](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N266C-1956-08-13): Stinson 108-2, S/N 108-3266. Owner: [Dragons Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DRAGONS%20INC)

## Related

- Other Cessna T-50 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-t-50/aircraft.md
- The Lycoming R680E series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-r680e-series.md

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