# N5550L: 1980 Cessna 152, registration cancelled 2006-01-20

- Type: Cancelled registration (FAA registry, deregistered aircraft)
- Cancelled: January 20, 2006
- Exported to: Peru
- Status when cancelled: Sale reported
- Airframe: [Cessna 152](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-152) (registry code 2071835)
- Engine: [Lycoming 0-235 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-235-series) (registry code 41505)
- Data sheets: [TCDS 3A19](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/3A19), [TCDS E-223](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E-223) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 15284352
- Year built: 1980
- Type of aircraft: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: 4 cycle
- Airworthiness: Standard, utility
- Airworthiness date: March 18, 1980
- Last registry action: December 22, 2005
- Mode S code: A71461
- Location: [Xxx, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Xxx)
- Owner type: Individual
- The mark today: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5550L
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=5550L
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N5550L-2006-01-20

From the FAA registry file of October 29, 2026, cancelled registrations. Owners' street addresses are left out. The Mode S code belongs to the N-number, not the airframe.

ADs and bulletins for the Cessna 152: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-152.md

## Service difficulty reports (1)

Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

- [SDR 97ZZZX2808](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX2808), Jun 2, 1997: INLET TUBE. DETACHED. FOUND THAT WARM AIR INLET TUBE ROLLER FLANGE ON LT SIDE OF CARBURETOR AIRBOX BECOMES WORN AND DISCONNECTED. THIS RENDERS CARBURETOR HEAT AIR SUPPLY INEFFECTIVE.

## NTSB investigations (1)

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 LAX99LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA017), Oct 18, 1998: Cessna 152 (N5550L), Palo Alto, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance between the airplane's wing and a parked fuel truck.

## FAA accident and incident reports (3)

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.

- [Incident 19981215041629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19981215041629I), Dec 15, 1998: Cessna 152 (N5550L), Palo Alto, CA, Minor damage. (-23) Pilot was practicing touch and go landings. Pilot landed short of runway, nose wheel struck edge of runway. Impact broke nose wheel fork and nose wheel…
- [Accident 19981018047279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19981018047279A), Oct 18, 1998: Cessna 152 (N5550L), Palo Alto, CA, No damage. (-23) Ms. Verdugo was taxiing to the aircraft tie down after a cross country flight and the aircraft's right wing struck a parked fuel truck. Damage to ribs…
- [Incident 19970211008059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970211008059I), Feb 11, 1997: Cessna 152 (N5550L), San Ramon, CA. Narrative: on February 11, 1997, at approximately 1700 local, Cessna 152, N5550L flown by Mr. Ronald ramsay, experienced engine power loss. An emergency…

## Other aircraft with N5550L

- [Cancelled 2024-06-13](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N5550L-2024-06-13): Gates Learjet 55, S/N 040, built 1982. Exported to Mexico. Owner: [Threshold Technologies Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/THRESHOLD%20TECHNOLOGIES%20INC), [Chino, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Chino)

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