# N555WS: 1956 Beech E18S

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Beech E18S](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-e18s) (registry code 1151006, 10 seats)
- Engine: [Pratt & Whitney R-985 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-r-985-series) (registry code 52008)
- Data sheets: [TCDS A-765](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-765) (Textron Aviation Inc.) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: BA-168
- Year built: 1956
- Type: Fixed wing multi engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Standard
- Airworthiness date: June 11, 1956
- Certificate issued: October 24, 2020
- Expires: October 31, 2027
- Mode S code: A71403
- Registered owner: [Deer Creek Dusters Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DEER%20CREEK%20DUSTERS%20INC)
- Location: [Rolling Fork, MS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MS/Rolling%20Fork)
- Owner type: Corporation
- Owner's area on the map: 32.8227° N, 90.9115° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 39159, within about 11 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=555WS
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N555WS

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. The registry lists only the engine series, so ADs for every Pratt & Whitney R-985 model are included.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 13 in force

### Matched by airframe (Beech E18S)

- [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 2005-18-20](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-18-20): "FASTprop" propeller de-icers · Hartzell PHC-C3YF-1RF/F8468A(B,K)-8R constant speed propeller (STC SA00718LA or 17 others). Effective Oct 14, 2005
- [AD 2005-01-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-01-19): Mode S transponders · GARMIN International GTX 330D, GTX 330, GTX 33D and 830 more. Effective Feb 23, 2005
- [AD 99-05-13 R1 WD](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-05-13-R1-WD): Withdrawal of AD 99-05-13 · Beech B17B, B17L, B17R (Army UC-43H) and 107 more. Effective Jul 5, 2000
- [AD 72-16-02 R3](https://openairdocs.org/ad/72-16-02-R3): Volpar Nose Landing Gear Fork · Volpar Mark IV tricycle landing gear (Southwestern Aero Exchange STC SA111WE or 2 others). Effective Apr 16, 1981
- [AD 75-27-09 R2](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-27-09-R2): Wing Structure · Textron 18A, 18D, 18S (Army C-45C) and 27 more. Effective Aug 21, 1980
- [AD 78-10-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-10-01): Lower Rudder Torque Tube · United Aircraft of Canada Ltd. PT6 series engines (Staggerwing Museum Foundation STC SA1016WE or 2 others). Effective May 17, 1978
- [AD 77-19-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/77-19-07): Control Column Assembly · Textron 18A, 18D, 18S (Army C-45C) and 27 more. Effective Sep 29, 1977
- [AD 72-25-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/72-25-06): Nose Gear Extension · Volpar Mark IV tricycle landing gear (Southwestern Aero Exchange STC SA111WE or 2 others). Effective Dec 9, 1972
- [AD 68-23-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/68-23-06): Internal Portion of Beech Center Section Wing Truss Assembly · Textron C-45G, C-45H, D18C and 9 more. Effective Dec 19, 1968
- [AD 66-30-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/66-30-01): Static Pressure Line · Volpar Mark IV tricycle landing gear (Southwestern Aero Exchange STC SA111WE or SA4-1531)
- [AD 65-03-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/65-03-01): Gap Seal Strips · Recertification under subparts B &G of CAR 3 and installation… (Staggerwing Museum Foundation STC SA2-1016 or 7 others)
- [AD 56-20-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/56-20-01): Tailwheel Axle · Textron E18S

### Matched by engine (Pratt & Whitney R-985 series)

None in force.

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

- [AD 99-05-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-05-13) (historical): Fuel Tank Selector · Beech B17B, B17L, B17R (Army UC-43H) and 107 more. Effective Apr 19, 1999

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N555WS.

## 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; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Incident 19841026067529I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19841026067529I), Oct 26, 1984: Beech E18S (N555WS), Fresno, CA, Minor damage. Emergency exit hatch disengaged from aircraft during landing roll.

## Service difficulty reports

None filed for this aircraft.

## Related

- Other Beech E18S aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-e18s/aircraft.md
- STCs for the Beech E18S: https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-e18s/stcs.md
- The Pratt & Whitney R-985 series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-r-985-series.md

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