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Cessna 525A

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Aircraft model · Fixed wing multi engine · Airplane · registry code 2076615

Manufacturer (registry)
CESSNA
Model
525A
Registry code
2076615
Registered
282 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing multi engine
Engines
2 · Turbo-fan
Seats
8
Weight class
12,500 to 19,999 lb
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSA1WI
Holder
Textron Aviation Inc.

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Aircraft by year built · 364

1999Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 10

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

1998In forceSuperseded2026
Superseded and historical ADs · 2
AD 2019-08-13Flight ControlsHistoricalEffective May 24, 2019 · Replaced by AD 2020-24-06AD 2009-24-13Engine exhaustHistoricalEffective Dec 15, 2009 · Replaced by AD 2010-12-01
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Information bulletins that may apply · 1

Historical bulletins · 1
SAIB CE-10-49Equipment/Furnishings Drain Mast HeaterIssued Sep 23, 2010
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Registered aircraft · 282

N101WJTvpx Aircraft Solutions Inc Trustee · North Salt Lake, UTBuilt 2003 · S/N 525A0151N103CLBlue Lake Enterprises LLC · Incline Village, NVBuilt 2003 · S/N 525A0178N104WFRedtail Management LLC · Ocilla, GABuilt 2002 · S/N 525A0122
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STCs approved for this model · 116

STC SA00024IBInstallation of S/W 6.71 updated Garmin GTN6/750 or alternatively GTN6/750Xi navigation instruments, with Garmin Flight Stream 510 Bluetooth in accordance with Avionik StraubingAvionik Straubing Entwicklungs GmbHSTC SA00076IBInstallation of Photo luminescent Safety SystemsSTG AEROSPACE GERMANY GmbHSTC SA00120IBInstallation of the Universal Kapture Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) with Recorder Independent Power Supply (RIPS)Avmax Aviation Services Inc.
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NTSB investigations · 9

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

NTSB CEN25FA119Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportCessna 525 · Mesquite, TXOn March 13, 2025, about 0733 central daylight time, a Cessna 525A airplane, N525CZ, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Mesquite, Texas. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated under the provisions of Title 14 Code of…Mar 13, 2025 · N525CZ · DestroyedNTSB CEN19FA036Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 525 · Memphis, INThe pilot’s inability to regain airplane control after a left roll that began for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.Nov 30, 2018 · N525EG · DestroyedNTSB CEN18LA062Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 525A · Michigan City, INThe flight crew's improper decision to land on a snow-covered runway that had insufficient runway distance for the airplane to land with the contamination, which resulted in a runway overrun and impact with obstacles.Dec 27, 2017 · N525KT · Substantial damageNTSB WPR13FA430Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 525A · Santa Monica, CAThe pilot’s failure to adequately decrease the airplane’s ground speed or maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with an airport sign and structure and a subsequent postcrash fire.Sep 30, 2013 · N194SJ · DestroyedNTSB ATL05WA108Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationCessna 525A · Valencia, VenezuelaJun 21, 2005 · N27VQ · Substantial damageNTSB NYC03FA002Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 525A · Dexter, MEwas the pilot's improper decision to land with excessive speed, and his delayed decision to perform an aborted landing, both of which resulted in a runway overrun. A factor was the tail wind.Oct 7, 2002 · N57EJ · Substantial damageNTSB LAX02FA075Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 525A · Novato, CAThe pilot's failure to achieve the proper touchdown point and his failure to retract the flaps and spoilers during an attempted landing abort, which resulted in a landing overrun. Also causal was the pilot's decision to attempt a landing in wind conditions…Feb 8, 2002 · N288G · Substantial damageNTSB ANC94IA020Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportSwearingen SA227 · King Salmon, AKThe pilot-in-command did not maintain control of the airplane and did not perform the appropriate procedures for an aborted takeoff. A factor in the incident was the asymmetry in power between the plane's two engines for undetermined reasons.Nov 30, 1993 · N630PA · Minor damageNTSB UNK64X1720Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Cincinnati, OHMay 11, 1964 · N2224G · Substantial damage
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FAA incident reports · 28

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

Incident 20260523007319ICessna 525A · Carlsbad, CAThe pilot stated "no abnormalities were noted during preflight inspection. Departed crq and were cleared to climb to 3,000 feet. Upon leveling at 3,000 feet and accelerating, shortly after crossing the coastline westbound, we felt a noticeable thud…May 23, 2026 · N747JJ · Minor damageIncident 20250824010999ICessna 525A · Binghamton, NYAircraft [privacy data omitted]a CE-525A aircraft operated by[privacy data omitted] was on descent out of FL270. 20 NM south of Binghamton NY the aircraft was struck by lighting. The aircraft continued its descent and landed without incident at its planned…Aug 24, 2025 · N525MA · Minor damageIncident 20250817012159ICessna 525A · New Cumberland, PADuring landing, [privacy data omitted] expierenced a bird strike on rollout runway 26. The aircraft sustained left leading edge wing tip damage.Aug 17, 2025 · N525MA · Minor damage
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Service difficulty reports · 145

SDR 2026FA0000664Cabin Press Sys · faultedSTARTED ENGINES AT 2W6 AT 1948 LOCAL. TAXIED TO RUNWAY 11, GOT A CLEARANCE, AND TOOK OFF AT 2007, AND REACHED FLIGHT LEVEL 450 AT 2047. WE STARTED THE DESCENT AT ABOUT 2121:30. AT FL360 (2129:30), WE GOT THE DOOR SEAL ANNUNCIATION. ISAIAH STARTED INCREASING HIAug 24, 2026 · N525KY · Cessna 525A · Cabin Pressure Control SystemSDR 2026FA0000642Line · contaminatedWHILE CRUISING LEVEL AT FL450, APPROX 40NM SW OF KBNA, ENROUTE FROM KXNA TO KCAE WITH ONE, CREW NOTICED A HISSING NOISE COMING FROM THE MAIN DOOR AREA. VERY SHORTLY AFTER, CREW RECEIVED A MASTER CAUTION LIGHT CONCURRENTLY WITH A DOOR SEAL LIGHT. CREW DONNEAug 14, 2026 · N525KY · Cessna 525A · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR 2026FA0000579Igniter · no testIGNITORS FAILED TO TESTJul 14, 2026 · N785MT · Cessna 525A · Spark Plug/Igniter
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The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

Textron 525A0 registered aircraftRegistry code 2076613
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