- Manufacturer (registry)
- CESSNA
- Model
- 188A
- Registry code
- 2073006
- Registered
- 4 aircraft
- Type
- Fixed wing single engine
- Engines
- 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats
- 1
- Weight class
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed
- 96 mph
- Certification
- Type certificated
- Data sheet
- TCDSA9CE
- Holder
- Textron Aviation Inc.
Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.
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Aircraft by year built · 12
| 1969 | 3 |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 4 |
| 1971 | 4 |
| 1972 | 1 |
Airworthiness directives that may apply · 13
ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.
| 1968 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1974 | 1 |
| 1977 | 1 |
| 1979 | 2 |
| 1988 | 2 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Airframe · Cessna 188A
AD 2026-13-02NavigationAD 2023-10-02Indicating/Recording System, NavigationAD 2011-10-09Seat Rails and Roller Housing InspectionsAD 2000-06-01Fuel Strainer AssemblyAD 97-01-13Fuel, Oil and Hydraulic HosesAD 96-12-22Full Flow Engine Oil AdapterAD 84-10-01 R1Bladder Fuel CellsAD 79-10-14 R1Fuel Tank VentingAD 79-25-07Alternator GroundAD 79-08-03Electrical SystemAD 77-04-05Carburetor Air IntakeAD 73-16-02Strands On Aileron Control CablesAD 68-07-07Rudder Pedal AssemblySuperseded and historical ADs · 1
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Information bulletins that may apply · 6
Airframe · Cessna 188A
SAIB AIR-21-16FLIGHT COMPARTMENT EQUIPMENT, Cessna Seat Back Attachment Bolt InspectionSAIB CE-17-25ELEVATOR TORQUE TUBE Inspections for cracks and corrosion in elevator torque tubesSAIB CE-12-14Three Alternative Methods of Compliance for AD 2011-10-09SAIB CE-10-40R1Aircraft Fuel System; water contamination of fuel tank systems on Cessna single engine airplanesSAIB CE-09-42Lights - Landing Light, Beacon Light and Taxi Light Switch ApplicationsSAIB CE-09-10Availability of Secondary Seat Stops for Pilot and Copilot SeatsQuery with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT s.saib_number, any_value(s.title) AS title, max(s.issue_date) AS issue_date, any_value(s.status) AS status
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_saib.parquet' s
WHERE s.saib_id IN (SELECT saib_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_saib.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('2073006'))
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FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_saib.parquet' s
WHERE s.saib_id IN (SELECT saib_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_saib.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('2073006'))
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Registered aircraft · 4
N2279UChristenberry Paul O · Fayette, ALN5642JGreater Houston Soaring Association · Needville, TXN5697JRidgway Rick J · Carlisle, INN9979GSteinke Matthew R · Gibson, IA
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STCs approved for this model · 204
STC SA00061LAInstallation of JPI digital tachometer.STC SA00068SEInstallation of fuel flow/pressure instruments. (W/TSIO-360-MB1)STC SA00077LAInstallation of a modified exhaust system.
See all 204 STCsQuery with SQL
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NTSB investigations · 12
Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date.
Of 1 case NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events
Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings
Of 4 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.
NTSB GAA16CA393Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 188 · What Cheer, IAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons due to the pilot not making the airplane or engine available for examination, which resulted in a forced landing and an impact with terrain.NTSB ATL00LA088Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188 · Tampa, FLThe failure of the number six-piston connecting rod that resulted in the total loss of engine power.NTSB FTW92DPJ03Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportCessna 188A · Idabel, OKPower loss for undetermined reasons. A factor was lack of unsuitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB MIA89LA236Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188A · Milton, FLFlight in known adverse weather by the pilot. Turbulence from the nearby thunderstorm was a related factor.NTSB CHI89DEM01Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna 188A · Belding, MIThe pilot's poor preflight assessment of the runway condition/aircraft performance capabilities, and the aircraft's resultant failure to attain flying speed. Soft terrain is a factor in the accident.NTSB CHI80DER46Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 188A · Grygla, MNNTSB MIA76FKQ01Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 188A · Carthage, MSNTSB MKC75DCQ48Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 188 · Selden, KSNTSB MIA74FLA10Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 188 · Chipley, FLNTSB MIA72DKH03Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 188 · Vienna, GANTSB MIA72FKQ08Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 188A · Hollandale, MSNTSB FTW67F0534Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 188 · Rosenberg, TX
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
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FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = a.case_mkey
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FAA incident reports · 11
Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date.
Accident 20160725016849ACessna 188A · What Cheer, IAIn late afternoon on the day of the crash, the pilot performed a preflight inspection, an engine run up and took off from his private farm airstrip to practice agricultural application operations. After approximately 30 minutes of flying, and during a "spray…Incident 20130809015959ICessna 188A · Owens Crossroad, ALOn 08/09/2013 pilot was spraying some soybeans and finished first load and was returning to land. Pilot stated that he made a main wheel landing but when he applied the brakes there was no right brake. The plane exited the runway at a slight left angle and…Accident 20000910016319ALkheed 188A · Tampa, FL(-23) On sept. 10, 2000 at 1505 EST during a local banner tow flight, a Cessna 188, piloted by a commercial pilot in the vicinity of Tampa, Florida was substantially damaged when the Continental motor's number six piston arm assembly went through the engine…Accident 19920624021669ACessna 188ACESSNA · Idabel, OKWreckage indicates stall into trees. Application for ag certificate held in abeyance due aircraft discrepancies.Accident 19890827031879ACessna 188ACESSNA · Milton, FLEntered windshear and lost control during banner pick up practice. Turbulence existed due to nearby thunderstorm.Accident 19890602014209ACessna 188ACESSNA · Belding, MIUnable to lift off of soggy wet strip. Ran off end struck a tree and embankment.Accident 19800605018699ACessna 188CESSNA · Grygla, MNPilot noticed leak in brakes, flew anyway. Lost brake bleeder plug. Lost directional control on landing.Accident 19761002030209ACessna 188ACESSNA · Carthage, MS2Nd flt,defoliant increased to 170 gal. Otr tkof ok with 150 gal.Accident 19750513011659ACessna 188ACESSNA · Selden, KSAccident 19740912031399ACessna 188ACESSNA · ALAccident 19730811031019ACessna 188CESSNA · Chipley, FLAcft lndd in a small pond-like hole.
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Service difficulty reports · 98
SDR CA150625003Actuator · malfunctioned(CAN) THE NR 2 ENG LOST POWER ON THE OVERSHOT FROM A BOMB RUN & WAS SHUTDOWN, RETURNED TO BASE. FOUND THE NR 2 PROPELLER ROTARY ACTUATOR TO BE OVER TRAVELLING. REPLACED U S ACTUATOR WITH A SERVICEABLE UNIT & RETURNED THE ACFT TO SERVICE.SDR CA140707015Valve · malfunctioned(CAN) ON TAKEOFF LOW HORSEPOWER, HIGH FUEL FLOW, AND HIGH T.I.T. WERE OBSERVED. TAKEOFF WAS ABORTED PRIOR TO BRAKE RELEASE. MAINTENANCE FOUND SPEED SENSE VALVE NOT CLOSING 5TH AND 10TH STAGES. VALVE REPLACED.SDR CA140702010Gasket · leaking(CAN) NR 2 HYD SYS LOST ALL FLUID QTY. ACFT RETURNED TO THE AIRPORT. INSPECTED NR 2 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM, LEAK FOUND AT FILTER HOUSING, LEAKING GASKET FOUND AND REPLACED.
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The same model under other registry codes
Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.
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FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model.parquet' m LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet' g ON g.aircraft_model_code = m.code
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