# Cessna 320C - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 2074510 - Manufacturer (registry): CESSNA - Model: 320C - Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine - Engines: 2 - Seats: 6 - Data sheet: TCDS 3A25 - Registered aircraft: 23 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-320c ## ADs that may apply - [AD 2023-09-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-09-09): Exhaust Turbine System (Recip) · Aerostar PA-60-600 (Aerostar 600), PA-60-601 (Aerostar 601), PA-60-601P (Aerostar 601P) and 292 more. Effective Jul 17, 2023 - [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 2022-03-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-03-15): Fuel Quantity Indicator · Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System (STC SA01899WI). Effective Mar 21, 2022 - [AD 2016-17-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-17-08): Elevator Tab Control System · Textron 310, 310A, 310B and 46 more. Effective Sep 12, 2016 - [AD 2014-03-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-03-03): Placards and Markings · Cessna 310, 310A, 310B and 37 more. Effective Apr 7, 2014 - [AD 2004-25-16 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-25-16-R1): Fuel regulator shutoff valve · Bombardier CL-215-1A10, CL-215-6B11 (CL-215T Variant), CL-215-6B11 (CL-415 Variant) and 64 more. Effective Jun 20, 2005 - [AD 2005-01-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-01-19): Mode S transponders · GARMIN International GTX 330D, GTX 330, GTX 33D and 830 more. Effective Feb 23, 2005 - [AD 2004-21-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-21-05): B-Seires Combustion Heaters · Bombardier CL-215-1A10, CL-215-6B11 (CL-215T Variant), CL-215-6B11 (CL-415 Variant) and 41 more. Effective Nov 19, 2004 - [AD 98-21-21 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-21-21-R1): Electric Inflatable Door Seals · Cessna 17-30, 17-30A, 17-31 and 267 more. Effective May 1, 2000 - [AD 2000-01-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-01-16): Exhaust System · Cessna 320, 320-1, 320A and 28 more. Effective Feb 15, 2000 - [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 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 90-02-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/90-02-13): Main Landing Gear · Cessna 310, 310A, 310B and 40 more. Effective Feb 5, 1990 - [AD 87-21-02 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/87-21-02-R1): Fuel Filler Openings · Cessna 310D, 310E, 310F and 41 more. Effective Jun 16, 1989 - [AD 76-08-02 R2](https://openairdocs.org/ad/76-08-02-R2): Wing Tip Nose Cap · Cessna 310, 310A, 310B and 41 more. Effective Jan 31, 1983 - [AD 72-14-08 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/72-14-08-R1): Flexible Hose Assemblies · Cessna 310, 310A, 310B and 33 more. Effective Sep 4, 1981 - [AD 75-11-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-11-01): Fuel Lines · Cessna 320, 320-1, 320A and 5 more. Effective Mar 22, 1976 - [AD 73-07-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/73-07-07): Fuel Hoses & Electrical Wiring Chafing · Cessna 310C, 310D, 310E and 19 more. Effective Apr 6, 1973 - [AD 71-09-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/71-09-01): Nacelle Electrical Failures · Cessna 320, 320-1, 320A and 5 more. Effective Apr 23, 1971 - [AD 69-14-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/69-14-01): Fuel Starvation · Cessna 310G, 310H, 310I and 22 more Historical (superseded or no longer in force): AD 2016-07-24 ## NTSB investigations (40, newest 10) 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 ERA26LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA113), Feb 9, 2026: Cessna 320C (N3034T), Bartow, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: Maintenance personnel’s failure to perform an adequate inspection of the airplane’s landing gear, which resulted in a collapse of the left main landing gear during landing. - [NTSB DFW07CA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA091), Apr 13, 2007: Cessna 320C (N3022T), McKinney, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The collapsed of the right main landing gear as result of the failure of the over center down lock. - [NTSB DEN01LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA025), Nov 30, 2000: Cessna 320C (N3043T), Englewood, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: the failure of the nose landing gear to fully extend due to a bent extension rod. - [NTSB FTW96FA390](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA390), Sep 19, 1996: Cessna 320C (N3020T), Waco, TX, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude or clearance from the terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: inadequate… - [NTSB IAD96FA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96FA090), Jun 3, 1996: Cessna 320C (N78KA), Winslow, ME, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: the pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather conditions, and his loss of aircraft control, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent into terrain (river). The known icing condition was a… - [NTSB NYC94FA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94FA160), Aug 16, 1994: Cessna 320C (N85WM), Waynesboro, PA, destroyed, 4 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall/spin and his lack of qualification to conduct flight in type aircraft. A factor is the loss of engine power for… - [NTSB SEA94LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA028), Oct 30, 1993: Cessna 320C (N3057T), Spirit Lake, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED. THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL WAS A FACTOR. - [NTSB FTW93LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA135), Apr 21, 1993: Cessna 320C (N3057T), No. Little Rock, AR, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO FOLLOW THE CHECKLIST. A FACTOR WAS THE POPPED CIRCUIT BREAKER - [NTSB LAX91LA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA300), Jul 8, 1991: Cessna 320 (N3011T), Reno, NV, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE PROPELLER FEATHERING COUNTER WEIGHT CLAMP ASSEMBLY. - [NTSB LAX90LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA024), Nov 6, 1989: Cessna 320 (N3018T), Hayward, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO ATTAIN THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT AND HIS IMPROPER FLARE FOR LANDING. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN THE MAKE AND MODEL OF AIRCRAFT,… All 40: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-320c/ntsb ## FAA accident and incident reports (42, newest 10) 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. - [Incident 20100930048959I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100930048959I), Sep 30, 2010: Cessna 320C (N3056T), Corona, CA, Minor damage. Aircraft departed cno going to ajo. Upon placing the gear handle in the down position, electrical power was lost and there was no green landing gear light.… - [Incident 20080814842879I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080814842879I), Aug 14, 2008: Cessna 320C (N740HT), Fort Worth, TX, Minor damage. (-23) On August 14, 2008 at 1338 (l), a CE-320, N740HT, owned by [privacy data omitted] and operated by [privacy data omitted] had a right main ger collapse at… - [Accident 20070413006129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070413006129A), Apr 13, 2007: Cessna 320C (N3022T), Mc Kinney, TX, Substantial damage. (-23) At 1459 local, N3022T was cleared for touch and gos on R17 (gear down and locked and green, nose wheel down, normal in mirror). After touch down PIC… - [Incident 20060409008999I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060409008999I), Apr 9, 2006: Cessna 320C (N3026T), Bismarck, ND, Minor damage. (-23) The owner/pilot reported that after departing Bismarck, ND on a VFR flight with himself and 4 passengers onboard he experienced an electrical system… - [Incident 20010325006529I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010325006529I), Mar 25, 2001: Cessna 320C (N3006T), Roseburg, OR, Minor damage. (-23) During cruise flight the a/c electrical system failed causing loss of radio navigation and communication. The pilot diverted to Roseburg airport and… - [Incident 20001201031509I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20001201031509I), Dec 1, 2000: Cessna 320C (N3043T), Denver, CO, Minor damage. (-23) N3043T advised tower of gear problem on initail contact. Made low pass on rwy 35R. Mose gear did not appear down. The a/c requested to land rwy 35L.… - [Accident 19960919031369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960919031369A), Sep 19, 1996: Cessna 320C (N3020T), Waco, TX, Destroyed, 1 fatal. No fuel at airport. Low on fuel. Indicates departed into foggy night. Fuel exhausted glided into ground impact. (-23) on September 19, 1996, at approximately… - [Accident 19960603012389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960603012389A), Jun 3, 1996: Cessna 320C (N78KA), Winslow, ME, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Aircraft was issued climb to FL180, transponder and communications lost, located in river. - [Accident 19940816021609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940816021609A), Aug 16, 1994: Cessna 320C (N85WM), Waynesboro, PA, Destroyed, 4 fatal. Lost control in IMC. Struck house and burned. Was unable to pass eml IFR test. Lacked recent MEL IFR flying time. - [Accident 19931030042269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19931030042269A), Oct 30, 1993: Cessna 320C (N3057T), Spirit Lake, ID, Substantial damage. Reported aircraft dropped on flare. Impact was hard. Veered off strip. Struck a dirt bank. All 42: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-320c/incidents ## Complete lists - aircraft: 23, https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-320c/aircraft - ads: 21, https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-320c/ads - incidents: 42, https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-320c/incidents --- From OpenAirDocs.org, an independent open copy of FAA data. Only the Federal Register edition on govinfo.gov is the official legal text of an AD.