- Manufacturer (registry)
- CESSNA
- Model
- 188B
- Registry code
- 2073007
- Registered
- 8 aircraft
- Type
- Fixed wing single engine
- Engines
- 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats
- 1
- Weight class
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed
- 108 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 · 57
| 1971 | 5 |
|---|---|
| 1972 | 11 |
| 1973 | 35 |
| 1974 | 2 |
| 1975 | 4 |
Airworthiness directives that may apply · 14
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 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 2 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
Airframe · Cessna 188B
AD 2023-10-02Indicating/Recording System, NavigationAD 2011-10-09Seat Rails and Roller Housing InspectionsAD 2006-03-08Vacuum pumpsAD 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 86-24-07Engine Controls InstallationAD 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 188B
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
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Registered aircraft · 8
N12GZBoettcher Aerial Co Inc · Beloit, KSN21626Low Level Aero LLC · Myakka City, FLN4439QLipan Creek Flying Serice LLC · Eola, TXN5647GDarter Lloyd R · Mountain Grove, MON685JMBallard Aviation · Waynesville, MON6872GVortex Aircrafts Inc · Port Saint Lucie, FLN9292GDarter Lloyd R · Mountain Grove, MON9359GFloyds Flying Service LLC · Wathena, KS
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STCs approved for this model · 112
STC SA00061LAInstallation of JPI digital tachometer.STC SA00068SEInstallation of fuel flow/pressure instruments. (W/TSIO-360-MB1)STC SA00077LAInstallation of a modified exhaust system.
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NTSB investigations · 28
Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date.
Of 2 cases 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 9 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.
NTSB GAA19CA008Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 188 · Rolla, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in a left quartering tailwind.NTSB ERA13LA410Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188B · Woodrow, SCA failure of the right rudder pedal arm due to corrosion as a result of inadequate maintenance and inspection of the rudder pedal assembly.NTSB CHI04LA120Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188B · Pleasant Hill, MOFuel exhaustion due to the pilot's improper fuel calculations. Contributing factors to the accident included the inaccurate fuel gage and the trees.
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FAA incident reports · 44
Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date.
Incident 20190508004179ICessna 188B · Hartville, MOThe aircraft was conducting an aerial agricultural operation when the aircraft struck a small residential powerline while maneuvering for spray runs at the end of the property making a 180 degree turn. The aircraft impacted the line with the propeller blade…Accident 20181008016769ACessna 188B · Rolla, MOThe pilot taxied in both directions on the runway with no reason stated prior to making the takeoff roll. The pilot attempted to depart from K07 airport, runway 27. The pilot stated: on liftoff, a gust of wind caused the pilot to loose control of the…Incident 20160310021339ICessna 188B · St. Joseph, MOThe pilot completed a fly-on main wheel landing on runway 17 at kstj. After lowering the tail wheel the aircraft abruptly departed the runway to the right. At that point the pilot lost control and stopped the aircraft in the grass covered safety area.
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Service difficulty reports · 13
SDR EY2R115845Fitting · brokenFLYWEIGHT PIN, RETENTION FITTING BROKEN.SDR 2013FA0000774Arm · failedACFT WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. THERE WERE NO FATALITIES OR INJURIES AS A RESULT OF THIS ACCIDENT. THE PRIMARY CAUSE OF THIS ACCIDENT WAS DUE TO THE RT RUDDER PEDAL ARM BREAKING OFF JUST ABOVE THE RUDDER PEDAL ARM ATTACHMENT BOLT AND FALLING AGAINST THE HOSDR 2008FA0000760Cylinder · crackedFOUND ALL 6 CYLINDERS WERE CRACKED. CYLINDER NR1 S/N 50422-12, CRACKED BETWEEN COOLING FIN 16 AND 17 (COUNTED DOWN FROM TOP) FROM THE INTAKE PORT ALL THE WAY AROUND THE CYLINDER, OVER THE TOP SPARK PLUG HOLE, TO THE EXHAUST PORT. 2 CRACKS ON THE INSIDE FROM SDR 2006FA0000669Cone Bolt · failedLT LANDING GEAR STRUT IB ATTACHMENT BOLT HEAD POPPED OFF DURING TAXI CAUSING PARTIAL GEAR COLLAPSEDSDR ZHE2003F00000Hose · leakingBRAKE HOSE HAD HOLE IN IT, HAD SIGN OF CHAFING FROM UNKNOWN OBJECT.SDR AUS20020434Hub · corroded(AUS) PROPELLER HUB CORRODED IN AREA OF BLADE SOCKETS AND ON SHIM FACES.SDR 20010508CW019Throttle Body · out of adjTHROTTLE BODY AND METERING UNIT WAS FOUND TO BE OUT OF ADJUSTMENT, DURING INSPECTION THE CONTROL ARM AT THROTTLE BODY WAS FOUND LOOSE AND ROTATING ON SHAFT. NO ADJUSTMENT OF IDLE MIXTURE OR IDLE COULD BE PERFORMED DUE TO CHANGING CONDITION BETWEEN THROTTLE BOSDR 98ZZZX4220Hub · crackedCRACK ALL THE WAY THROUGH HUB. LEAKING RED DYE. SUBMITTER STATED WARNED CUSTOMER IN TIME TO AVOID BLADE SEPARATION. CAUSE UNKNOWN.SDR 98ZZZX4219Blade Socket · crackedPROPELLER CAME IN FOR LEAKING CYLINDER GASKET. REPAIRED AS NECESSARY. PROPELLER WAS RETURNED IMMEDIATELY FOR DYE LEAKING FROM BLADES. NDT TESTING REVEALED CRACKS IN ALL THREE BLADE SOCKETS (IN THE 2ND AND 3RD THREADS) AROUND THE BOTTOM HALF OF HUB. CRACKS SDR 98ZZZX3309Hub · crackedEDDY CURRENT INSPECTION SHOWS A 350 M/A INDICATION IN NR 1 SOCKET IN 6TH THREAD TRAILING EDGE.SDR 97ZZZX4054Hub · crackedPROPELLER WAS IN FOR A SUSPECTED LEAK INTERNALLY. AFTER DISASSEMBLY, THE PISTON WAS WORN BEYOND ALLOWABLE LIMITS WHICH ALLOWED ENGINE OIL TO PASS THE PISTON SEAL INTO THE HUB CAVITY FILLING IT UP AND CAUSING HYDRAULIC LOCK AND STOPPED THE PROP FROM ACTUATING.SDR EY2R9600072Hub · crackedHUB CRACKED IN THREAD AREASDR 96ZZZX4721Hub · crackedINSPECTION FOUND BLADE RETENTION THREADS IN HUB SOCKET ARE CRACKED.
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