Cessna 320D airworthiness directives

Aircraft by year built · 70

1965Registered nowDeregistered2026

Aircraft by the year they were built: 70 aircraft
1965	37
1966	32
2008	1

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 22

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

1971In forceSuperseded2026

ADs by the year they took effect: 22 ADs
1971	1
1973	1
1976	1
1981	1
1983	1
1987	1
1989	1
1990	1
1996	1
1998	1
2000	2
2004	1
2005	3
2014	1
2016	2
2022	1
2023	2

Airframe · Cessna 320D

AD 2023-09-09Exhaust Turbine System (Recip)Effective Jul 17, 2023 AD 2023-10-02Indicating/Recording System, NavigationEffective May 26, 2023 · Supersedes AD 2021-23-12 AD 2022-03-15Fuel Quantity IndicatorEffective Mar 21, 2022

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_directive.parquet' d
  WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_directive.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('2074512'))
  ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESC"

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SELECT d.ad_number, d.status, d.subject, d.effective_date
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_directive.parquet' d
WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_directive.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('2074512'))
ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESC

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Information bulletins that may apply · 6

Airframe · Cessna 320D

SAIB AIR-21-20TE FLAP CONTROL SYSTEM, Flight Controls –Flap Cable TensionIssued Dec 16, 2021 SAIB SW-18-31Navigation, Attitude, and Direction Data SystemIssued Nov 21, 2018 SAIB CE-10-01Fuel: Fuel Tank Selector Valve SystemsIssued Oct 5, 2009 SAIB CE-09-42Lights - Landing Light, Beacon Light and Taxi Light Switch ApplicationsIssued Jul 24, 2009 SAIB ACE-99-06Issued Nov 17, 1998 SAIB ACE-99-05Issued Nov 17, 1998

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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 ('2074512'))
  GROUP BY s.saib_number ORDER BY issue_date DESC"

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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 ('2074512'))
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Registered aircraft · 30

N117WWNowak Jerome S · Elmhurst, ILS/N 320D0096 N13BPN13bp LLC · Walla Walla, WAS/N 320D0123 N15DSAll Attitude Aviation Inc · Edgewater, FLBuilt 1965 · S/N 320D0079

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('2074512')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('2074512')
ORDER BY n_number

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STCs approved for this model · 239

STC SA00040LBInstallation of a modified exhaust tail pipe.Aerospace Welding Minneapolis Inc.STC SA00061LAInstallation of JPI digital tachometer.J P Instruments STC SA00063LAInstallation of Acoustical/Thermal insulation.Luminary Air Group LLC

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc.parquet' s
  WHERE s.stc_number IN (SELECT stc_number FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc_model.parquet' WHERE model_key = '320D')
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WHERE s.stc_number IN (SELECT stc_number FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc_model.parquet' WHERE model_key = '320D')
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NTSB investigations · 56

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date.

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 4 cases NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events

In the probable cause, 2008 on

Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 15 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB WPR18FA186Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 320 · Eagle Mountain, UTThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and the airplane experiencing an aerodynamic stall at too low an altitude to recover.Jun 28, 2018 · N320MF · Destroyed NTSB WPR12FA164Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 320D · Green River, WYThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering in marginal weather conditions, which resulted in an exceedence of the design stress limits of the airplane and a subsequent in-flight structural failure.Apr 12, 2012 · N32EG · Destroyed NTSB WPR09FA258Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 320D · Fallon, NVThe pilot’s inadequate airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.May 23, 2009 · N320KP · Substantial damage

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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 WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('2074512') ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

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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
  WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('2074512')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('2074512')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

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FAA incident reports · 75

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date.

Incident 20260119000339ICessna 320D · Flagstaff, AZOn January 19, 2026, a pilot was conducting a series of touch-and-go landings on runway 3 at Flagstaff, AZ airport under VFR conditions with clear skies and light, variable winds. No weather briefing was conducted prior to the flight. An annual maintenance…Jan 19, 2026 · N3325Q · Minor damage Incident 20200510007449ICessna 320D · Pendleton, ORDuring rollout, the pilot applied brakes and the right main landing gear collapsed. The aircraft right wing contacted the ground and the aircraft departed the runway surface to the right. The pilot, the single occupant of the aircraft was uninjured. The…May 10, 2020 · N372J · Minor damage Incident 20200426005389ICessna 320D · Lawrenceville, GAExtend the landing gear using the normal method around 135 mph. Never received a green light ( this aircraft only has one green light and will only illuminate when all 3 landing gears are in the down and locked position) noticed the nose gear hanging loosely…Apr 26, 2020 · N4189T · Minor damage

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Service difficulty reports · 9

SDR 2016FA0000038Piston Ring · brokenNR 1 AND NR 2 TOP RING LAN FAILURE. ENGINE LOSS OF COMRESSION. FOUND LOOKING AT TOP OF PISTON FROM ABOUT 7 O`CLOCK POSITION TO 11 O`CLOCK RING LAN MISSING AND BROKEN RINGS. OPERATION AT 11,000 FT, 68 PERCENT POWER ENGINE DEVELOPED A VIBRATION. POSSIBLE DEFDec 20, 2015 · N3308Q · Cessna 320D · Reciprocating Engine Power Section SDR 2002FA0001054Tube · failedNOSE GEAR FAILED TO RETRACT ON CROSS COUNTRY FLIGHT. PILOT LANDED AT DESTINATION WITH MAINS LOCKED, AND HITTING THE NOSE, NOSE GEAR DOORS AND BOTH PROPS (SEVERE) UPON LANDING.Aug 22, 2002 · N320F · Cessna 320D · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System SDR 20001206SH028Wire · chafedA/F TOTAL TIME, 11,510.2 HOURS. INTERMITTENT ERRONEOUS ALTITUDE MODE C INDICATION. FOUND CHAFED WIRE FROM ENCODING ALTIMETER TO TRANSPONDER. REPAIRED WIRING AND SECURE. (X)Nov 17, 2000 · N254KB · Cessna 320D · Altimeter, Barometric/Encoder SDR 97ZZZX2576Drive Tube · bentROUTINE INSPECTION FOUND FWD END OF PUSHROD BENT. REMOVED AND DETERMINED SPACERS (ITEM 7) WERE NOT INSTALLED ABOVE AND BELOW END BEARING WHICH ALLOWED ACTUATOR ROD TO WORK UP AND DOWN. FURTHER INSP REVEALED IDLER BELLCRANK (ITEM 11) WAS INSTALLED WITHOUT THEMay 10, 1997 · N15DS · Cessna 320D · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System SDR EY2R9601014Blade · corrodedBLADE, SN C33529YS, FOUND CORRODED.Oct 1, 1996 · Cessna 320D · Propeller Blade Section SDR AU961202Rivet · deteriorated(AUS) RH AND LH AFT CANTED BULKHEAD RIVETS DETERIORATED - RIVET HEADS MISSINGAug 12, 1996 · Cessna 320D · Fuselage Main, Bulkhead SDR EY2R9600397Hub · corrodedCORROSION FOUND ON HUB.Mar 1, 1996 · Cessna 320D · Propeller Hub Section SDR EY2R9600396Blade · corrodedBLADE, SN 31160YS, FOUND CORRODED.Mar 1, 1996 · Cessna 320D · Propeller Blade Section SDR EY2R9600395Blade · corrodedBLADE, SN C89048YS, FOUND CORRODED.Mar 1, 1996 · Cessna 320D · Propeller Blade Section

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  WHERE aircraft_model_key = '320D'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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