# Cessna 188A - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 2073006 - Manufacturer (registry): CESSNA - Model: 188A - Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 1 · Reciprocating - Seats: 1 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Cruise speed: 96 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS A9CE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A9CE) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Textron Aviation Inc. - Registered aircraft: 4 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-188a Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs) Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment. - [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 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 2011-10-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-10-09): Seat Rails and Roller Housing Inspections · Cessna 150A, 150B, 150C and 221 more. Effective Jun 17, 2011 - [AD 2000-06-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-06-01): Fuel Strainer Assembly · Cessna 150F, 150G, 150H and 163 more. Effective May 5, 2000 - [AD 97-01-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-01-13): Fuel, Oil and Hydraulic Hoses · Cessna 150, 150A, 150B and 232 more. Effective Feb 3, 1997 - [AD 96-12-22](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-12-22): Full Flow Engine Oil Adapter · Bellanca CH-300 Pacemaker, 120, 140 and 361 more. Effective Jul 31, 1996 - [AD 84-10-01 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/84-10-01-R1): Bladder Fuel Cells · Cessna 180, 180A, 180B and 103 more. Effective Jul 5, 1988 - [AD 79-10-14 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-10-14-R1): Fuel Tank Venting · Cessna 140A, 150, 150A and 172 more. Effective May 30, 1988 - [AD 79-25-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-25-07): Alternator Ground · Cessna 180, 180A, 180B and 95 more. Effective Dec 13, 1979 - [AD 79-08-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-08-03): Electrical System · Cessna 120, 140, 140A and 152 more. Effective Jun 6, 1979 - [AD 77-04-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/77-04-05): Carburetor Air Intake · Cessna 180, 180A, 180B and 39 more. Effective Mar 1, 1977 - [AD 73-16-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/73-16-02): Strands On Aileron Control Cables · Cessna 188, 188A and 188B. Effective Apr 9, 1974 - [AD 68-07-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/68-07-07): Rudder Pedal Assembly · Cessna 188, 188A, 188B and 3 more. Effective Apr 11, 1968 Historical (superseded or no longer in force): - [AD 87-20-03 R2](https://openairdocs.org/ad/87-20-03-R2) (historical): Seat Tracks · Cessna 150A, 150B, 150C and 212 more. Effective Sep 24, 1990 ## Information bulletins (advisory) (6) - [SAIB AIR-21-16](https://openairdocs.org/saib/AIR-21-16): FLIGHT COMPARTMENT EQUIPMENT, Cessna Seat Back Attachment Bolt Inspection. Issued Aug 26, 2021 - [SAIB CE-17-25](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-17-25): ELEVATOR TORQUE TUBE Inspections for cracks and corrosion in elevator torque tubes. Issued Aug 25, 2017 - [SAIB CE-12-14](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-12-14): Three Alternative Methods of Compliance for AD 2011-10-09. Issued Jan 25, 2012 - [SAIB CE-10-40R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-10-40R1): Aircraft Fuel System; water contamination of fuel tank systems on Cessna single engine airplanes. Issued Jul 30, 2010 - [SAIB CE-09-42](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-09-42): Lights - Landing Light, Beacon Light and Taxi Light Switch Applications. Issued Jul 24, 2009 - [SAIB CE-09-10](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-09-10): Availability of Secondary Seat Stops for Pilot and Copilot Seats. Issued Feb 5, 2009 ## Registered aircraft (4) - [N2279U](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2279U): [Christenberry Paul O](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CHRISTENBERRY%20PAUL%20O), [Fayette, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Fayette), built 1970, S/N 18800659 - [N5642J](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5642J): [Greater Houston Soaring Association](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GREATER%20HOUSTON%20SOARING%20ASSOCIATION), [Needville, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Needville), built 1969, S/N 18800592 - [N5697J](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5697J): [Ridgway Rick J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RIDGWAY%20RICK%20J), [Carlisle, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Carlisle), built 1970, S/N 18800647 - [N9979G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9979G): [Steinke Matthew R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STEINKE%20MATTHEW%20R), [Gibson, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Gibson), built 1971, S/N 18800779 ## STCs approved for it (204, first 50) - [STC SA00061LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00061LA): Installation of JPI digital tachometer.. J P Instruments - [STC SA00068SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00068SE): Installation of fuel flow/pressure instruments. (W/TSIO-360-MB1). Electronics International Inc. - [STC SA00077LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00077LA): Installation of a modified exhaust system.. Aerospace Welding Minneapolis Inc. - [STC SA00079NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00079NY): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K008 on single and multi engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Teledyne Continental reciprocating engines of 450 horsepower or less.. Airwolf Filter Corporation - [STC SA00081NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00081NY): Installation of Iceman Aviation Supplies, Inc. Carburetor Ice Detector.. Alcor LLC - [STC SA00344BO PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00344BO%20PAGE%201): Installation of Parmetheus Plus LED PAR36 and PAR46 taxi and landing lights.. Whelen Aerospace Technologies - [STC SA00353BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00353BO): Installation of an auto lean system. Flight Enhancements LLC - [STC SA00402SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00402SE): Installation of a remote spin-on oil filter adapter. (GC-1B w/Lycoming or Cont 360 engine installed). Aviation Development Corporation - [STC SA00406WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00406WI): Installation of replacement flap trailing edge bulbs with AOG Drawing. Athena Aircraft, LLC - [STC SA00432SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00432SE): Installation of EGT 701 series fuel flow instrument.. J P Instruments - [STC SA00556AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00556AT): Installation of Appalachian Accessories carbon steel brake discs, P/N AA-27A.. Aviation Products, Inc - [STC SA00680SE (4 OF 6](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00680SE%20(4%20OF%206): Installation of Electronics International model UBG-16 or UBG-16T bar graph engine analyzer.. Electronics International - [STC SA00709SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00709SE): Installation of replacement control surface skin panels.. Athena Aircraft, LLC - [STC SA00780SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00780SE): Installation of the True Lock Safety Retention Axle Lock Nut System. True Lock LLC - [STC SA00858DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00858DE): Installation of inspection panels on the left and right side of the aft fuselage. Aeropod, Inc. - [STC SA00861SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00861SE): Installation of J.P. Instruments (JPI) fuel flow indicating system. J P Instruments - [STC SA00897WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00897WI): Installation of Concorde Battery Corporation (VRSLA) Valve regulated sealed lead acid battery.. Aero-Mach Wilco LLC - [STC SA01074WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01074WI): Installation of McFarlane Aviation Flap Roller Assembly Service Kit MCSK100. McFarlane Aviation, Inc. - [STC SA01085LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01085LA): Installation of the VNS 1000 Voice Navigation System.. VNS Incorporated - [STC SA01118WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01118WI): Installation of the Concorde FLA or VRSLA RG series batteries. Concorde Battery Corporation - [STC SA01157LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01157LA): Installation of Electronics International Model FP-5 or FP-5L fuel flow/fuel pressure instrument as a replacement instrument.. Electronics International Inc. - [STC SA01258SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01258SE): Installation of the Automatic Flagman Dispenser Models in accordance with Automatic Flagman Master Drawing Lists specified in attached AML, or later FAA approved revision.This STC supercedes several existing STC s as listed in the notes on the attached AML.. R-S Sales Inc. - [STC SA01280CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01280CH): Installation of Challenger Spin-On Oil Filters.(For Cessna 182 model, s/n 67042 and up) (For Cessna 421C model, s/n 1017 thru 1404). D & K Aviation - [STC SA01380CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01380CH): Installation of wing fuel tank quick valve drains.. Storehouse LLC - [STC SA01636SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01636SE): Manufacture of Alaskan Bushwheel tail wheel and fork assembly.. ABI, LLC - [STC SA01734SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01734SE): Application of Stewart Systems synthetic fabric covering system to aircraft fuselage, wings, tail surfaces, control surfaces and related parts.. Andrew D. Humphrey - [STC SA01800SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01800SE): Fabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control.. TCW Technologies, LLC - [STC SA01861SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01861SE): Fabrication and installation of Landing Light Controller. TCW Technologies, LLC - [STC SA01967WI (3 OF3)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01967WI%20(3%20OF3)): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas. General Aviation Modifications Inc. - [STC SA01988SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01988SE): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In-Flight Data) MVP-50P.. Electronics International Inc. - [STC SA02033AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02033AT): Modification to install an air-oil separator to prevent oil from being aspirated from the engine breather line.. M-20 Oil Separators LLC - [STC SA02072AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02072AK): Installation of hourmeter airspeed switch.. Avalaska Inc - [STC SA02110CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02110CH): Installation of a Time Trac Data Recorder. P2 Incorporated - [STC SA02212AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02212AK): Replacement of existing landing and/or taxi light reflector and bulbs with high intensity discharge (HID) lighting systems. Seaplanes North LLC - [STC SA02268CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02268CH): Installation of Airwolf Filter Corp. Air Oil Separator. Airwolf Filter Corporation - [STC SA02283SE PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02283SE%20PAGE%201): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In Flight Data) CGR-30P. Electronics International Inc. - [STC SA02386AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02386AK): Replacement of existing landing and/or taxi light reflector and bulbs with Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting systems. AeroLED's Holding LLC - [STC SA02402SE PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02402SE%20PAGE%201): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In-Flight Data) CGR-30C. Electronics International Inc. - [STC SA02428SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02428SE): Installation of an Air Stream Switch for an electric time recording device on non-pressurized aircraft. Henry F Rogers/David E Polley - [STC SA02442AK PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02442AK%20PAGE%201): Approval of the L-3 Communications NGT 2000/2500 ADS-B system. ADS-B Technologies, LLC - [STC SA02444AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02444AK): Approval of the L-3 Communications NGT 9000/9000R ADS-B system installed. ADS-B Technologies LLC - [STC SA02511CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02511CH): Installation of Saf-Air Products fuel quick drain backing plate C187 and fuel drain valve B187. Saf-Air Products Inc. - [STC SA02553AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02553AK): Fabrication and installation of a Tail Wheel Anti-Shimmy Dampener. Keller Engineering Group LLC - [STC SA02738CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02738CH): Installation of L-3 Communications Avionics Systems. Acron Aviation Inc. - [STC SA02825NY PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02825NY%20PAGE%201): Installation of Aerospace Logic Aircraft Instruments. Aerospace Logic Inc. - [STC SA03148NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA03148NY): The installation of the Latitude Technologies Corporation S100 Tracking System. Latitude Technologies Corporation - [STC SA03286CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA03286CH): Install an electronic engine ignition system. Electroair Acquisition Corporation - [STC SA04032CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04032CH): Install rocker switch assemblies. Electroair Acquisition Corporation - [STC SA04046CH PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04046CH%20PAGE%201): Installation of L-3 GENESIS (TM) Electronic Standby Instrument System (ESI-500/MAG-500). Acron Aviation Inc. - [STC SA04165NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04165NY): Installation of Latitude Technologies Skynode S200 Satcom system must be performed. Latitude Technologies Corporation All 204: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-188a/stcs.md ## NTSB investigations (12) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft 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. - [NTSB GAA16CA393](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA393), Jul 25, 2016: Cessna 188 (N9979G), What Cheer, IA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The 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 ATL00LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA088), Sep 10, 2000: Cessna 188 (N9977G), Tampa, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the number six-piston connecting rod that resulted in the total loss of engine power. - [NTSB FTW92DPJ03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92DPJ03), Jun 24, 1992: Cessna 188A (N9973G), Idabel, OK, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: POWER LOSS FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. A FACTOR WAS LACK OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING. - [NTSB MIA89LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA236), Aug 27, 1989: Cessna 188A (N5699J), Milton, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: FLIGHT IN KNOWN ADVERSE WEATHER BY THE PILOT. TURBULENCE FROM THE NEARBY THUNDERSTORM WAS A RELATED FACTOR. - [NTSB CHI89DEM01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DEM01), Jun 3, 1989: Cessna 188A (N5658J), Belding, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE 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 CHI80DER46](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80DER46), Jun 5, 1980: Cessna 188A (N2279U), Grygla, MN, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA76FKQ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA76FKQ01-201348), Oct 2, 1976: Cessna 188A (N9987G), Carthage, MS, destroyed - [NTSB MKC75DCQ48](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC75DCQ48), May 13, 1975: Cessna 188 (N5642J), Selden, KS, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA74FLA10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA74FLA10), Aug 11, 1973: Cessna 188 (N5541S), Chipley, FL, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA72DKH03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA72DKH03), May 18, 1972: Cessna 188 (N5699J), Vienna, GA, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA72FKQ08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA72FKQ08), Aug 24, 1971: Cessna 188A (N5687J), Hollandale, MS, destroyed - [NTSB FTW67F0534](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW67F0534), Apr 8, 1967: Cessna 188 (N5541S), Rosenberg, TX, substantial damage ## FAA accident and incident reports (11) 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. - [Accident 20160725016849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160725016849A), Jul 25, 2016: Cessna 188A (N9979G), What Cheer, IA, Substantial damage. In 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… - [Incident 20130809015959I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130809015959I), Aug 9, 2013: Cessna 188A (N5696J), Owens Crossroad, AL, Minor damage. On 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… - [Accident 20000910016319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000910016319A), Sep 10, 2000: Lkheed 188A (N9977G), Tampa, FL, Substantial damage. (-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… - [Accident 19920624021669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920624021669A), Jun 24, 1992: Cessna 188ACESSNA (N9973G), Idabel, OK, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Wreckage indicates stall into trees. Application for ag certificate held in abeyance due aircraft discrepancies. - [Accident 19890827031879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890827031879A), Aug 27, 1989: Cessna 188ACESSNA (N5699J), Milton, FL, Substantial damage. Entered windshear and lost control during banner pick up practice. Turbulence existed due to nearby thunderstorm. - [Accident 19890602014209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890602014209A), Jun 2, 1989: Cessna 188ACESSNA (N5658J), Belding, MI, Substantial damage. Unable to lift off of soggy wet strip. Ran off end struck a tree and embankment. - [Accident 19800605018699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800605018699A), Jun 5, 1980: Cessna 188CESSNA (N2279U), Grygla, MN, Substantial damage. Pilot noticed leak in brakes, flew anyway. Lost brake bleeder plug. Lost directional control on landing. - [Accident 19761002030209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19761002030209A), Oct 2, 1976: Cessna 188ACESSNA (N9987G), Carthage, MS, Substantial damage. 2Nd flt,defoliant increased to 170 gal. Otr tkof ok with 150 gal. - [Accident 19750513011659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750513011659A), May 13, 1975: Cessna 188ACESSNA (N5642J), Selden, KS, Substantial damage - [Accident 19740912031399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740912031399A), Sep 12, 1974: Cessna 188ACESSNA (N5686J), AL, Destroyed - [Accident 19730811031019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730811031019A), Aug 11, 1973: Cessna 188CESSNA (N5541S), Chipley, FL, Substantial damage. Acft lndd in a small pond-like hole. ## Service difficulty reports (98, newest 50) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR CA150625003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150625003), Jun 24, 2015: ACTUATOR. 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. - [SDR CA140707015](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA140707015), Jul 3, 2014: VALVE. 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 - [SDR CA140702010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA140702010), Jun 24, 2014: GASKET. 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 REP - [SDR CA130813004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130813004), Aug 11, 2013: CONTROLLER. MALFUNCTIONED. (CAN) NR 4 ENGINE RPM DECAYED TO BOTTOM OF NORMAL RANGE AT HIGH POWER DURING TAKEOFF, BOMBING BUT WAS NORMAL IN CLIMB AND CRUISE. AFTER TROUBLESHOOTING THE ROTA - [SDR CA130729021](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130729021), Jul 26, 2013: REGULATOR. MALFUNCTIONED. (CAN) PROPELLER FAILED TO GOVERN RPM IN FLIGHT. UPON ADVANCEMENT OF POWER FOR ASSOCIATED ENGINE FCU HAD TO LIMIT ENGINE RPM VIA FUEL TOPPING GOVERNOR. MAINTENAN - [SDR CA130515013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130515013), May 14, 2013: FIRE DETECTOR. MALFUNCTIONED. (CAN) PILOTS REPORTED A ZONE 1 FIRE INDICATION APPROXIMATELY 20 MILES FROM THE AIRPORT WHILE INBOUND FOR LANDING. AFTER PULLING THE POWER BACK TO IDLE NO CHANGE - [SDR CA130513023](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130513023), May 9, 2013: TRANSFER TUBE. MISINSTALLED. (CAN) PROPELLER NOT REGULATING OIL PRESSURE IN FLIGHT. RPM WOULD SWING WITH POWER LEVER CHANGES. UPON INVESTIGATION IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT AN O-RING AND BACK-UP - [SDR CA110602005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA110602005), Jun 1, 2011: PULLEY. BROKEN. DURING INITIAL TAXI FOR A MX TEST FLIGHT, THE FLIGHT CREW RECEIVED A FLAP ASYMMETRIC WARNING. THE ACFT WAS RETURNED TO THE HANGAR WHERE UPON INITIAL INVESTIGATI - [SDR CA100531005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA100531005), May 18, 2010: NUT. BROKEN. AFTER TAKEOFF FOR A FIRE DISPATCH , THE NR 1 FIRE LIGHT AND BELL SOUNDED. THE LIGHT AND BELL QUIT AFTER THE POWER WAS REDUCED FROM TAKEOFF POWER. AFTER LANDING - [SDR CA090727010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090727010), Jul 26, 2009: ENGINE. POWER LOSS. DISPATCHED FOR FIRE ACTION. AFTER RETARDANT DROP NR 2 RPM DROOPED TO 13,500. RPM BEGAN TO HUNT BETWEEN 13500, 13300 (13820 NORMAL). NR 2 ENGINE SHUTDOWN AND SEC - [SDR CA090615011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090615011), Jun 13, 2009: MODULE. BURNED OUT. (CAN) SEVEN MINUTES FROM AIRPORT, CREW NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM ELECTRICAL BAY. WITH NO SYSTEMS FAILED, THE CREW RETURNED TO DEPARTURE WITH NO INCIDENTS. MX FO - [SDR CA080422003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA080422003), Apr 20, 2008: COUPLER. UNKNOWN. (CAN) DURING START SEQUENCE OF NR 4 ENGINE, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT RPM AND ACCELERATION CLIMBED TOO FAST, BEFORE LIGHT OFF, ENGINE START ABORTED AND FOUND ENGINE - [SDR CA070918002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA070918002), Sep 16, 2007: PANEL. CRACKED. (CAN) AFTER A (WATER - FIRE SUPPRESSION) BOMBING MISSION, FUEL WAS FOUND LEAKING FROM A CRACK THAT WAS COMING FROM AN OLD REPAIR. THE A/C WAS DOWN LOADED WITH W - [SDR CA060613003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA060613003), Jun 11, 2006: SEAL. LEAKING. (CAN) AFTER A WATER BOMBING RUN CLIMB OUT NR 2 ENGINE WAS SHOWING TWO GALLONS LOW ON OIL. THERE WAS NO OTHER ABNORMAL INDICATIONS, THE CREW DID A PRECAUTIONARY - [SDR CA050908003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA050908003), Sep 5, 2005: COUPLING. BROKEN. (CAN) THE A/C HAD FINISHED IT'S THIRD DROP ON A FIRE BOMBING PRACTICE, FLAPS WOULD NOT RETRACT AND THE FLAP ASYMMETRIC LIGHT WAS ON. THE FLAP ASYMMETRY CHECKLIS - [SDR ZIAA04082](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ZIAA04082), Sep 28, 2004: FIRE LOOP. FALSE INDICATION. SHUTDOWN NR 3 ENGINE DUE TO ZONE 1 FIRE WARNING AT 2004Z. DISCHARGED FIRE BOTTLES. REMOVED AND REPLACED ZONE 1 FIRE LOOP IAW L188 MM 26-1-0. NO FIRE WARNING NOT - [SDR ZIAA04067](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ZIAA04067), Aug 4, 2004: CONTROL HANDLE. OUT OF RIG. LANDING GEAR HANDLE APPEARS NOT TO GO TO THE FULL UP POSITION. RIGHT MAIN GEAR UNSAFE LIGHT STAYS ON. RIGGED RIGHT LANDING GEAR UPLOCK MECHANISM IAW L-188 MM 32 - [SDR CA040720005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040720005), Jul 17, 2004: PROPELLER. MALFUNCTIONED. PROPELLER OVERSPEED ON DESCENT INTO XXXX, THE ENGINE WAS SHUT DOWN AND AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. PROP ASSEMBLY WAS CHANGED, GROUND RUN AND PITCH LOCK TE - [SDR ZIAA03005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ZIAA03005), Nov 3, 2003: PANEL. CORRODED. YIP - PLANK NR 3 JUST AFT OF 2-3 PLANK SEAM CORROSION BETWEEN RISERS AT BL61R, CENTER DRY BAY, LOWER SURFACE. REMOVED CORROSION AND TREATED AREA. REPAIRED PER L - [SDR ZIAA03004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ZIAA03004), Nov 3, 2003: PANEL. CRACKED. CRACK NOTED IN CENTER DRY BAY RIGHT WING AT PLANK SEAM 5-6 AT BL37R. ROUTED OUT CRACK AND INSTALLED FILLET PER L-188 SRM 51-2-7. REPAIRED PER L-188 SRM 57-2-1 F - [SDR ZIAA03003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ZIAA03003), May 21, 2003: RELAY. OVERHEATED. LANDED IN TORONTO DUE TO ELECTRICAL SMOKE COMING FROM BEHIND COCKPIT CIRCUIT BREAKER PANEL. REMOVED AND REPLACED NR 2 MAIN DC BUS REVERSE CURRENT CUTOUT RELAY I - [SDR ZIAA03002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ZIAA03002), Feb 18, 2003: SKIN. CORRODED. YIP - FOUND CORROSION ON LEFT WING LOWER SURFACE NR 4 WING PLANK TRAILING EDGE BETWEEN APPROXIMATE LWS 448 AND LWS 533. REMOVED CORRODED SECTION OF NR 4 WING PL - [SDR CA020829006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA020829006), Aug 8, 2002: STRUCTURE. CRACKED. (CAN) CRACK ALONG EXISTING PATH FOUND. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO MAINTENANCE BASE. CRACK IS OUTBOARD OF BL-165 19 INCHES - [SDR ZIA2002F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ZIA2002F00000), May 14, 2002: BATTERY. DISCHARGED. IN CRUISE, EN-ROUTE, LOST (A) BUS IN FLIGHT. LOST ALL RADIOS BOTH COMMS AND BOTH NAVS. OVERWEIGHT LANDING. RESET ALL MAIN FEEDER C/BS OPS. CHECKED GOOD ON GROUN - [SDR TM92002F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TM92002F00000), May 14, 2002: BATTERY. DISCHARGED. (LEAD ACID BATTERY) IN CRUISE, ENROUTE LOST (A) BUS IN FLIGHT. LOST ALL RADIOS, BOTH COMMS AND BOTH NAVS. OVERWEIGHT LANDING. RESET ALL MAIN FEEDER C/BS. OPS CH - [SDR ZIAA06001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ZIAA06001), Jun 24, 2001: PLANK. CRACKED. NR 2 PLANK CRACKED. LEFT WING INBOARD OF CENTER RISER. (M) - [SDR ZIAA00017](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ZIAA00017), Nov 4, 2000: PANEL. CRACKED. YIP - LEFT DRY BAY UPPER SURFACE, CRACK INDICATION COMING FROM FASTENER HOLE BETWEEN RISERS 46-47 AT WS 200, APPROX 1.5 INCH IN LENGTH. CLEANED CRACK PER L-188 - [SDR ZIAA00011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ZIAA00011), Sep 30, 2000: PUMP. LEAKING. YIP - IN FLIGHT NR 1A PUMP LOW PRESSURE LIGHT CAME ON, TURNED OFF. REMOVED AND REPLACED NR 1A HYD PUMP PER CARD N29-01. OPS AND LEAK CHECKS GOOD ON GROUND. (M) - [SDR ZIAA00012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ZIAA00012), Sep 28, 2000: STRINGER. CORRODED. YIP - LONGERON NR 29 ON RIGHT FUSELAGE STATION 416 FOUND CORRODED. REPAIRED LONGERON PER L-188 DRAWING NR L55-R01. (M) - [SDR 20010112SG015](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010112SG015), Sep 28, 2000: FITTING. WORN. YIP - FORWARD CARGO DOOR, DOOR MOUNTED LINK ARM HAS EXCESS MOTION AT DOOR ATTACH POINT. REPAIRED FORWARD CARGO DOOR ATTACH POINTS IAW ZANTOP DRAWING NR L84-R01. - [SDR ZIAA00013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ZIAA00013), Sep 28, 2000: FITTING. WORN. YIP - FORWARD CARGO DOOR, DOOR MOUNTED LINK ARM HAS EXCESS MOTION AT DOOR ATTACH POINT. REPAIRED FORWARD CARGO DOOR ATTACH POINTS IAW ZANTOP DRAWING NR L84-R01. - [SDR ZIAA00015](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ZIAA00015), Sep 14, 2000: SKIN. CORRODED. YIP - EVIDENCE OF CORROSION ON SEVERAL AREAS OF SKIN BETWEEN FS 445-588 RIGHT SIDE. NUMEROUS AREAS OF SURFACE CORROSION ON STRINGERS UNDER SKIN. REMOVED SKIN SE - [SDR ZIAA00014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ZIAA00014), Sep 13, 2000: STRINGER. CRACKED. YIP - FOUND FUSELAGE STATION 549 BELOW STRINGER 51 CRACKED ON RIGHT SIDE. REPAIRED CRACKED STRINGER IAW L-188 53-2-3 SRM. (M) - [SDR ZIAA00010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ZIAA00010), Jul 27, 2000: PANEL. CRACKED. YIP - LEFT DRY BAY, UPPER SURFACE, CRACK INDICATION BETWEEN NR 45-46 RISERS AT LT WS 200, CRACK SIZE 1.25 BY .375. CLEANED OUT CRACK PER L-188 SRM 51-2-7 PAGE 2 - [SDR ZIAA00009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ZIAA00009), Jul 27, 2000: PANEL. CRACKED. YIP - LEFT DRY BAY, UPPER SURFACE, CRACK INDICATION COMING FROM UNDER FASTENER BETWEEN NR 19 AND 20 RISERS AT LT WS 170, CRACK SIZE 1.25 BY .5. CLEANED OUT CRAC - [SDR ZIAA00008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ZIAA00008), Jul 27, 2000: PANEL. CRACKED. YIP - LEFT DRY BAY, UPPER SURFACE, CRACK INDICATION IN FORWARD RADIUS OF NR 19 RISER AT LT WS 170, CRACK SIZE 1X.375. CLEANED OUT CRACK PER L-188 SRM 51-2-7 PAG - [SDR ZIAA00007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ZIAA00007), Jul 27, 2000: PANEL. CRACKED. YIP - LEFT DRY BAY, UPPER SURFACE, CRACK INDICATION COMING FROM UNDER FASTENER BETWEEN NR 17-18 RISERS AT LT WS 170, CRACK SIZE .75 INCH BY .375. CLEANED OUT CR - [SDR ZIAA01001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ZIAA01001), Apr 26, 2000: GENERATOR. FAILED. YIP - SHUTDOWN ENGINE BECAUSE OF GENERATOR DISENGAGE LIGHT. REMOVED AND REPLACED NR 1 GENERATOR IAW N24-10. (M) - [SDR ZIAA00005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ZIAA00005), Feb 25, 2000: PANEL. CRACKED. YIP - CRACK IND NR 1 UPPER RISER FORWARD RADIUS AT APPROX LWS 197, DRY BAY, EIGHT INCH CRACK. REPAIRED RISER NR 1 PER ZANTOP DWG K41-R02. (M) - [SDR ZIAA00004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ZIAA00004), Feb 25, 2000: PANEL. CRACKED. YIP - CRACK BETWEEN RISERS 19 AND 20, UPPER PLANK AT LWS 209. REPAIRED PER SB675 LOCKHEED DWG 842362. (M) - [SDR ZIAA00003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ZIAA00003), Feb 15, 2000: PANEL. CRACKED. YIP - CRACK IN RADIUS OF NR 14 RISER, APPROX RWS 205 UPPER SURFACE, DRY BAY. REPAIRED RISER NR 14 PER ZANTOP DWG K41-R01. (M) - [SDR ZIAA00002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ZIAA00002), Feb 7, 2000: SKIN. CORRODED. YIP - RIGHT LOWER FUSELAGE, FORWARD OF WING FRONT BEAM CORRODED, FS 552-565. REMOVED CORRODED SECTION OF FUSELAGE SKIN. REPAIRED FUSELAGE SKIN AS PER L-188 SRM - [SDR ZIAA98040](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ZIAA98040), Oct 23, 1998: FIRE LOOP. MALFUNCTIONED. MEM - SHUTDOWN NR 4 ENGINE DUE TO FIRE WARNING IN ZONES 2/3 AT 1811Z. FIRED BOTTLE AND LIGHTS WENT OUT. AT 1838Z FIRE WARNING IN ZONES 2/3, ENGINE NR 4 CAME ON - [SDR ZIAA98032](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ZIAA98032), Aug 18, 1998: PANEL. CRACKED. YIP - PER AD 66-04-02 INSPECTION, LEFT WING LOWER SURFACE DRY BAY, 2 INCH LONG SUBSRUFACE RP/UT CORROSION/CRACK INDICATION IN PLANK 3 AT 2/3 PLANK JOINT, LWS 16 - [SDR ZIAA98031](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ZIAA98031), Aug 18, 1998: PANEL. CRACKED. YIP - PER AD 66-04-02 INSPECTION, LT WING UPPER SURFACE-DRY BAY, 7 INCH LONG SUBSURFACE RP/UT CORROSION/CRACK INDICATION IN PLANK 2 AT 2/3 PLANK JOINT, LWS 172- - [SDR ZIAA98030](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ZIAA98030), Aug 18, 1998: PANEL. CRACKED. YIP - PER AD 66-04-02 INSPECTION, LEFT WING UPPER SURFACE-DRY BAY. 5 INCH LONG SUBSURFACE RP/UT CORROSION/CRACK INDICATION IN PLANK 7 AT 6/7 PLANK JOINT, LWS 18 - [SDR ZIAA98029](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ZIAA98029), Aug 18, 1998: PANEL. CRACKED. YIP - PER AD 66-04-02 INSPECTION, LEFT WING UPPER SURFACE-DRY BAY. 2 INCH LONG SUBSURFACE RP/UT CORROSION/CRACK INDICATION IN PLANK 1 AT 1/2 PLANK JOINT, LWS 18 - [SDR ZIAA98028](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ZIAA98028), Aug 18, 1998: PANEL. CRACKED. YIP - PER AD 66-04-02 INSPECTION, LEFT WING UPPER SURFACE-DRY BAY. 2 INCH LONG SUBSURFACE RP/UT CORROSION/CRACK INDICATION IN PLANK 1 AT 1/2 PLANK JOINT, LWS 19 - [SDR ZIAA98027](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ZIAA98027), Aug 18, 1998: PANEL. CRACKED. YIP - PER AD 66-04-02 INSPECTION, LEFT WING NR 2 FUEL TANK-LOWER SURFACE. 2 INCH LONG SUBSURFACE RP/UT CORROSION/CRACK INDICATION IN PLANK 4 AT 3/4 PLANK JOINT, - [SDR ZIAA98038](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ZIAA98038), Aug 17, 1998: PANEL. CRACKED. YIP - PER AD 66-04-02 INSPECTION, LEFT WING NR 2 FUEL TANK UPPER SURFACE. THREE INCH LONG SUBSURFACE RP/UT CORROSION/CRACK INDICATION IN PLANK 9 AT 8/9 JOINT, L All 98: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-188a/reports.md ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Lockheed 188A](https://openairdocs.org/model/lockheed-188a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 5262602 --- 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.