# N408CS: 2013 Cessna T240

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Cessna T240](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-t240) (registry code 2073460, 4 seats)
- Engine: [Continental TSIO-550-C](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-tsio-550-c) (registry code 17246)
- Data sheets: [TCDS A00003SE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A00003SE) (Textron Aviation Inc.), [TCDS E5SO](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E5SO) (Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc.) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: T24002001
- Year built: 2013
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Standard, utility
- Airworthiness date: July 17, 2013
- Certificate issued: January 30, 2017
- Expires: January 31, 2030
- Mode S code: A4CA9C
- Registered owner: [Textron Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TEXTRON%20AVIATION%20INC)
- Location: [Wichita, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Wichita)
- Owner type: Corporation
- Owner's area on the map: 37.6159° N, 97.4350° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 67215, 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=408CS
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N408CS

From the FAA registry file of October 21, 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): 16 in force

### Matched by airframe (Cessna T240)

- [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 2023-10-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-10-02): Indicating/Recording System, Navigation · Boeing 18, 23, 35 and 1,060 more. Effective May 26, 2023
- [AD 2022-03-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-03-15): Fuel Quantity Indicator · Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System (STC SA01899WI). Effective Mar 21, 2022

### Matched by engine (Continental TSIO-550-C)

- [AD 2023-05-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-05-16): Reciprocating Engine Power Section · Continental Aerospace Technologies GTSIO-520-C, GTSIO-520-D, GTSIO-520-H and 147 more. Effective Mar 15, 2023
- [AD 2023-02-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-02-12): Engine Air Intake System · Continental Aerospace Technologies GTSIO-520-C, GTSIO-520-D, GTSIO-520-E and 127 more. Effective Feb 17, 2023
- [AD 2020-16-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-16-11): SUMMARY: Reciprocating Cylinder Section · Continental Aerospace Technologies GTSIO-520-C, GTSIO-520-D, GTSIO-520-H and 23 more. Effective Sep 21, 2020
- [AD 2016-21-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-21-04): Oil cooler cross fitting assembly · Continental Motors TSIO-550-C, TSIO-550-K, TSIO-550-N and 2 more. Effective Nov 18, 2016
- [AD 2016-16-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-16-12): Cylinder assemblies · Continental Motors LTSIO-520-AE, TSIO-520-A, TSIO-520-AE and 89 more. Effective Sep 15, 2016
- [AD 2012-03-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-03-06): Fuel servo diaphragm · Continental Motors 6-260-A, 6-285-A, 6-285-B and 482 more. Effective Feb 24, 2012
- [AD 2010-11-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-11-04): Hydraulic lifters · Continental Motors FSO-470-A, GIO-470-A, GTSIO-520-C and 190 more. Effective Jun 16, 2010
- [AD 2007-16-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-16-10): Kelly Aerospace Power Systems turbochargers · Turbonormalizing system (Engine Technologies STC SE10589SC or SA10588SC). Effective Aug 23, 2007
- [AD 2004-08-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-08-10): Serial-numbered (SN) cylinders · Modify Teledyne Continental TSIO-520-NB engine (RAM Aircraft Limited Partnership STC SE09104SC or 4 others). Effective May 5, 2004
- [AD 2000-23-21](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-23-21): Crankshaft · Continental Motors IO-360-A, IO-360-AB, IO-360-B and 164 more. Effective Dec 12, 2000
- [AD 99-19-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-19-01): No. 2 and No. 5 Crankshaft Inspections · Continental Motors GTSIO-520-C, GTSIO-520-D, GTSIO-520-E and 127 more. Effective Sep 30, 1999
- [AD 96-12-22](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-12-22): Full Flow Engine Oil Adapter · Bellanca CH-300 Pacemaker, 120, 140 and 361 more. Effective Jul 31, 1996
- [AD 93-10-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-10-02): Missing Cylinder Valve Retainer Key · Continental Motors GTSIO-520-C, GTSIO-520-D, GTSIO-520-E and 180 more. Effective Aug 12, 1993

### Historical (superseded or no longer in force)

- [AD 2023-04-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-04-08) (historical): Reciprocating Engine Power Section · Continental Aerospace Technologies GTSIO-520-C, GTSIO-520-D, GTSIO-520-H and 141 more. Effective Feb 23, 2023
- [AD 2009-24-52](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-24-52) (historical): Hydraulic lifters · Continental Motors FSO-470-A, GIO-470-A, GTSIO-520-C and 192 more
- [AD 2000-08-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-08-51) (historical): Crankshaft · Teledyne Continental Motors IO-360-A, IO-360-AB, IO-360-B and 158 more
- [AD 99-09-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-09-17) (historical): Crankshaft · Teledyne Continental Motors IO-470-A, IO-470-C, IO-470-D and 114 more

## Information bulletins (advisory) (9 in force)

- [SAIB NE-20-05](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-20-05): POWERPLANT - Engine Camshaft Gear Tooth Fracture. Issued Apr 6, 2020
- [SAIB NE-18-16](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-18-16): POWERPLANT  Alternator Drive Coupling. Issued Jun 20, 2018
- [SAIB NE-17-11](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-17-11): POWERPLANT  Engine damage as a result of kickback. Issued May 10, 2017
- [SAIB NE-16-13](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-16-13): Powerplant - Prohibited use of sealant. Issued Mar 8, 2016
- [SAIB NE-13-15](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-13-15): Engine Controls: Continental Motors, Inc. (CMI) Throttle and Mixture Control Levers. Issued Feb 8, 2013
- [SAIB NE-13-04](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-13-04): Continental Motors, Inc. (CMI) Connecting Rod Piston Pin Bushing Inspection. Issued Oct 31, 2012
- [SAIB NE-10-09](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-10-09): Reciprocating Engine Power Section: Hydraulic Valve Lifters. Issued Nov 20, 2009
- [SAIB NE-09-08](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-09-08): Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section. Issued Jan 30, 2009
- [SAIB NE-02-41](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-02-41): . Issued Aug 8, 2002

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N408CS.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N408CS.

## Service difficulty reports (6)

As reported by operators and repair stations.

- [SDR Z5FA0308201100001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/Z5FA0308201100001), Mar 3, 2012: SQUAT SWITCH. FAILED. AFTER TAKEOFF, THE CREW RETRACTED THE MLG AND RECIEVED AN ANTI-SKID LIGHT FOR APPROX 20 SECONDS. AT 13,000 FT CREW RECEIVED THE NO TAKEOFF WARNINGS FOLLOWED BY 
- [SDR Z5FA020411N408CS1](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/Z5FA020411N408CS1), Feb 4, 2011: LANDING GEAR. MALFUNCTIONED. ON APPROACH, CREW SELECTED MLG DOWN. NO MLG DOWN, INDICATION PRESENT. CREW INITIATED A GO-AROUND. CREW RAN CHECKLIST FOR MLG WILL NOT EXTEND. AFTER COMPLETING C
- [SDR Z5FA072809N408CS1](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/Z5FA072809N408CS1), Jul 28, 2009: WIRE. CHAFED. ON 5 MILE FINAL INTO KTUL AFTER LOWERING GEAR HANDLE THE GREEN LANDING GEAR DOWN INDICATORS DID NOT ILLUMINATE. FOLLOWED CHECKLIST PROCEDURES AND USED THE BLOW 
- [SDR Z5FA062509N408CS1](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/Z5FA062509N408CS1), Jun 25, 2009: FUSE. OPEN. WHILE APPROACHING, CREW EXTENDED THE LANDING GEAR AND DID NOT GET ANY GEAR DOWN INDICATIONS. THEY BLEW THEIR GEAR DOWN WITH THE USE OF THE EMERGENCY CHECK LIST.
- [SDR Z5FA111808N408CS1](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/Z5FA111808N408CS1), Nov 18, 2008: LANDING GEAR. INOPERATIVE. UPON DEPARTING, LANDING GEAR DID NOT RETRACT. AFTER CLIMBING TO A SAFE ALTITUDE AND EXECUTING THE PROPER CHECKLIST THE AIRCRAFT DIVERTED. THE AUX GEAR CONTROL S
- [SDR 070808N408CSI](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/070808N408CSI), Jul 8, 2008: SMOKE DETECTOR. DEFECTIVE. ON APPROACH INTO BOS, CREW OBSERVED BAGGAGE SMOKE ANNUNCIATION. CREW DECLARED EMERGENCY AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT, FIRE DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL FOUND NO INDICATI

## Related

- Other Cessna T240 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-t240/aircraft.md
- STCs for the Cessna T240: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-t240/stcs.md
- The Continental TSIO-550-C engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-tsio-550-c.md

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