# N555RT: 1981 Cessna 551 - Status: Valid registration - Airframe: [Cessna 551](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-551) (registry code 2076605, 8 seats) - Engine: [Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-4 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-canada-jt15d-4-series) (registry code 52112) - Data sheets: [TCDS A27CE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A27CE) (Textron Aviation Inc.) (OpenAirDocs) - Serial number: 5510323 - Year built: 1981 - Type: Fixed wing multi engine - Engine type: Turbo-fan - Airworthiness: Standard, transport - Airworthiness date: August 21, 1991 - Certificate issued: September 30, 2025 - Expires: September 30, 2032 - Mode S code: A71387 - Registered owner: [Sct Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCT%20AVIATION%20LLC) - Location: [Fort Lauderdale, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Fort%20Lauderdale) - Owner type: LLC - Owner's area on the map: 26.1213° N, 80.1279° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 33301, within about a mile (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based - FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=555RT - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N555RT From the FAA registry file of October 20, 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 Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-4 model are included. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 24 in force ### Matched by airframe (Cessna 551) - [AD 2025-07-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-07-01): Air Data Computer · Synthetic Vision Electronic Flight Information System (Arrow STC SR09595RC or ST01523WI). Effective May 15, 2025 - [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 2015-17-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-17-12): Air conditioning · Freon air conditioning system (Textron STC SA3849SW or 3 others). Effective Sep 29, 2015 - [AD 2013-09-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-09-11): Air Conditioning · Cessna 500, 501, 550 and 5 more. Effective Jul 5, 2013 - [AD 2006-16-18 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-16-18-R1): Installing a warning placard on the TAWS/RMI · Airbus A300 B2-1A, A300 B2-1C, A300 B2-203 and 100 more. Effective Jul 18, 2008 - [AD 2007-11-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-11-17): Wires for the positive and negative terminal studs of the engine and/or auxiliary power unit (APU) fire extinguishing bottles. · Cessna 500, 501, 550 and 5 more. Effective Jul 6, 2007 - [AD 2006-06-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-06-03): Airplane flight manual (AFM) · Cessna 500, 501, 550 and 3 more. Effective Apr 20, 2006 - [AD 2004-08-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-08-15): TAWS8000 terrain awareness warning systems (TAWS) · Cessna 421, 500, 501 and 18 more. Effective Jun 7, 2004 - [AD 2004-09-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-09-05): Brake Stator Disks · Cessna 500, 501, 550 and 1 more. Effective Jun 2, 2004 - [AD 2001-23-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-23-17): GNS 430 units · Cessna 172, 182, 206 and 209 more. Effective Dec 28, 2001 - [AD 2001-22-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-22-14): Fire Extinguishing System Bottle Cartridges · Airbus A300 B2-1A, A300 B2-1C, A300 B2-203 and 105 more. Effective Dec 10, 2001 - [AD 98-25-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-25-02): Top-mounted Antenna · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 407, 172, 172A and 243 more. Effective Dec 22, 1998 - [AD 98-04-38](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-04-38): AFM - Limitations Section - Icing · Cessna 500, 501, 550 and 2 more. Effective Mar 25, 1998 - [AD 93-05-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-05-15): Thrust Reverser Throttle Load Limiter · Cessna 500, 501, 550 and 4 more. Effective Apr 23, 1993 - [AD 90-07-10 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/90-07-10-R1): Air Conditioning System · Cessna 550, 551 and S550 with STC SA2698SW. Effective May 29, 1990 - [AD 90-06-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/90-06-13): Vertical Gyro · Bombardier DHC-8-101, DHC-8-102, DHC-8-103 and 14 more. Effective Mar 30, 1990 - [AD 89-16-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/89-16-10): Fuel Flow Transmitter · Cessna 550 and 551. Effective Sep 7, 1989 - [AD 80-09-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/80-09-09): Dual Flight Director Installation · Cessna 500, 501, 550 and 1 more. Effective May 12, 1980 - [AD 79-12-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-12-06): Upper & Lower Spar Cap Stems · Cessna 500, 501, 550 and 1 more. Effective Apr 10, 1980 ### Matched by engine (Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-4 series) - [AD 93-18-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-18-08): High Pressure Turbine (HPT) Assembly · Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-1, JT15D-1A, JT15D-1B and 4 more. Effective Nov 24, 1993 - [AD 91-15-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/91-15-02): Gas Generator Case · Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-4B. Effective Aug 22, 1991 - [AD 87-10-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/87-10-01): Fan Blades · Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-1, JT15D-1A, JT15D-1B and 3 more. Effective Jul 15, 1988 - [AD 78-17-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-17-06): Fuel Manifold Adapter Assemblies · Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-4. Effective Aug 31, 1978 - [AD 74-26-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/74-26-05): Fuel Control Units · Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-1 and JT15D-4. Effective Jan 2, 1975 ## Information bulletins (advisory) (3 in force) - [SAIB AIR-21-15R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/AIR-21-15R1): Navigation System. Issued Sep 16, 2021 - [SAIB NM-14-08](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NM-14-08): Fuselage: Aerodynamic Fairings. Issued Jan 23, 2014 - [SAIB NM-10-13](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NM-10-13): Navigation: Flight Management System. Issued Jan 7, 2010 - [SAIB AIR-21-15](https://openairdocs.org/saib/AIR-21-15) (historical): Navigation System. Issued Aug 26, 2021 ## NTSB investigations None matched to N555RT. ## FAA accident and incident reports None matched to N555RT. ## Service difficulty reports None filed for this aircraft. Reports filed since May 31, 1988, when the mark's previous registration was cancelled. ## Earlier aircraft with N555RT The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N555RT before. - [Cancelled 1988-05-31](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N555RT-1988-05-31): Cessna 172P, S/N 17274597. N-number assigned, not yet registered ## Related - Other Cessna 551 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-551/aircraft.md - STCs for the Cessna 551: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-551/stcs.md - The Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-4 series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-canada-jt15d-4-series.md --- From OpenAirDocs.org, an independent open copy of FAA and NTSB data. Only the Federal Register edition on govinfo.gov is the official legal text of an AD.