# N8EB: 1981 Cessna 550

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Cessna 550](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-550) (registry code 2076604, 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 A22CE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A22CE) (Textron Aviation Inc.) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 550-0280
- Year built: 1981
- Type: Fixed wing multi engine
- Engine type: Turbo-fan
- Airworthiness: Standard, transport
- Airworthiness date: January 23, 2018
- Certificate issued: June 12, 2019
- Expires: June 30, 2029
- Mode S code: AADD91
- Registered owner: [Woodbine Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WOODBINE%20AVIATION%20LLC)
- Location: [Lewes, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Lewes)
- Owner type: LLC
- Owner's area on the map: 38.7287° N, 75.1685° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 19958, within about 4 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=8EB
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8EB

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 Canada JT15D-4 model are included.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 31 in force

### Matched by airframe (Cessna 550)

- [AD 2026-13-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-13-02): Navigation · Airbus Canada Limited Partnership 18, 49-46, 80-A and 555 more. Effective Jul 1, 2026
- [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 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 2006-19-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-19-04): Honeywell COM unit and Mode S transponder · Bombardier BD-700-1A10, BD-700-1A11, 550 and 26 more. Effective Oct 17, 2006
- [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 97-05-03 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-05-03-R1): Global Positioning Systems · BAE Systems Avro 146-RJ100A, BAe 146-200A, Jetstream Model 4101 and 27 more. Effective Apr 20, 1999
- [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 95-25-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-25-10): Outflow/Safety Valve · Cessna 441, 500, 550 and 1 more. Effective Jan 22, 1996
- [AD 95-22-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-22-01): Fluorescent Lighting System · Aerospace Lighting Fluorescent lighting systems, A310-203, A310-204 and 74 more. Effective Dec 4, 1995
- [AD 94-19-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-19-06): Crew Oxygen Masks · 328 Support Services 328-100, 328-300, 500 and 17 more. Effective Oct 6, 1994
- [AD 94-01-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-01-04): Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System · Airbus A300 B4-601, A300 B4-603, A300 B4-605R and 136 more. Effective Feb 4, 1994
- [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 88-06-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/88-06-02): Electrical Power · Cessna 550 and S550. Effective May 10, 1988
- [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

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

- [AD 2006-04-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-04-10) (historical): Identification sleeves · Cessna Aircraft Company, The 500, 550, 560 and 3 more. Effective Mar 24, 2006

## Information bulletins (advisory) (5 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 CE-12-19](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-12-19): Fuel: Aircraft Fuel System on Cessna Model 500/501/550 Airplanes. Issued Mar 1, 2012
- [SAIB CE-10-49R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-10-49R1): Equipment/Furnishings Drain Mast Heater. Issued Jan 5, 2011
- [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
- [SAIB CE-10-49](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-10-49) (historical): Equipment/Furnishings Drain Mast Heater. Issued Sep 23, 2010

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N8EB.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N8EB.

## Service difficulty reports

None filed for this aircraft. Reports filed since January 20, 2012, when the mark's previous registration was cancelled.

## Earlier aircraft with N8EB

The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N8EB before.

- [Cancelled 2012-01-20](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N8EB-2012-01-20): Cessna 150L, S/N 15074178, built 1972. Exported to Kenya. Owner: [Xxx, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Xxx)

## Related

- Other Cessna 550 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-550/aircraft.md
- STCs for the Cessna 550: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-550/stcs.md
- The Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-4 series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-canada-jt15d-4-series.md

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