# N52581: not currently registered

- Registered now: No (not in the FAA registry file). The mark may be reserved or free to assign
- Earlier aircraft: 2
- Last cancelled: August 14, 2008
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=52581
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N52581

## Aircraft that carried N52581

- [Cancelled 2008-08-14](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N52581-2008-08-14): Cessna 182P, S/N 18262687, built 1973. Exported to Bolivia. Owner: [Tarpon Springs, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Tarpon%20Springs)
- [Cancelled 1948-12-02](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N52581-1948-12-02): Fairchild PT-23-AE, S/N 2053-AE. Owner: [Key Brothers Flying Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KEY%20BROTHERS%20FLYING%20SERVICE%20INC), [Meridian, MS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MS/Meridian)

## NTSB investigations on N52581 (3)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB SEA07LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA234), Aug 14, 2007: Cessna 182P (N52581), Nampa, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: The total loss of engine power due to the carburetor throat becoming obstructed with paint that had pealed off of the induction air inlet channel in an area where paint should not have been applied.…
- [NTSB BFO85FA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO85FA026), Mar 11, 1985: Cessna 182P (N52581), Laurel, MD, substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD77FIA06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD77FIA06), Dec 11, 1976: Cessna 182 (N52581), Friendly, MD, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports on N52581 (4)

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 20070814015109A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070814015109A), Aug 14, 2007: Cessna 182P (N52581), Nampa, ID, Substantial damage. (-23) [privacy data omitted] improper application of paint inside the carburetor air duct apears to be the cause of the engine failure. A large sheet of paint…
- [Accident 19850311006509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850311006509A), Mar 11, 1985: Cessna 182P (N52581), Laurel, MD, Substantial damage. Ran out of fuel en route. Failed ascertain sufficient fuel for the flight. Passed up fueling stops.
- [Incident 19831106070449I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19831106070449I), Nov 6, 1983: Cessna 182P (N52581), Gowanda, NY. Engine quit on IFR descent. Was vectored to and landed at an airport. Carburetor was fouled by dirt.
- [Accident 19761211036949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19761211036949A), Dec 11, 1976: Cessna 182P (N52581), Friendly, MD, Substantial damage

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