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Cessna 525B

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Aircraft model · Fixed wing multi engine · Airplane · registry codes 2076616, 2076655

Manufacturer (registry)
CESSNA · CESSNA AIRCRAFT CO
Model
525B
Registry codes
2076616, 2076655
Registered
358 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.

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. The FAA lists this model under more than one registry code, usually for different spellings of the maker. This page covers them all.

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Aircraft by year built · 400

2003Registered 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Superseded and historical ADs · 2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 2019-12-09NavigationHistoricalEffective Jul 23, 2019 · Replaced by AD 2021-05-17AD 2019-08-13Flight ControlsHistoricalEffective May 24, 2019 · Replaced by AD 2020-24-06
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  WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_directive.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('2076616', '2076655'))
  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 · 1

Historical bulletins · 1
SAIB CE-10-49Equipment/Furnishings Drain Mast HeaterIssued Sep 23, 2010
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Registered aircraft · 358

N100CBC3 Air LLC · Wilmington, NCBuilt 2009 · S/N 525B0327N100JWBluebird Air LLC · Prospect, KYBuilt 2006 · S/N 525B0086N103DSHr Leasing LLC · Dover, DEBuilt 2005 · S/N 525B0031
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  ORDER BY n_number"

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STCs approved for this model · 77

STC SA00076IBInstallation of Photo luminescent Safety SystemsSTG AEROSPACE GERMANY GmbHSTC SA00093IBInstallation of the provisions for wireless connection of a PED/EFB to Garmin G3000 avionics via Garmin FS-510CESSNA DUESSELDORF CITATIONSTC 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 · 5

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

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 5 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

NTSB OPS24LA045Incident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 525 · Brunswick, GAThe flight crew’s failure to properly identify the airport and runway of intended landing, and the lack of verification of their airplane’s position using all available navigation information.Sep 29, 2024 · N70FC · No damageNTSB ERA23FA174Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 525B · Gulf of Mexico (Gulf of Mexico)The separation of the left wing extension and winglet for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.Mar 30, 2023 · N869AC · Substantial damageNTSB WPR22LA353Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 525B · Pasco, WAThe failure of the pilot to ensure the landing gear was extended before landing. Contributing was the pilot’s failure to fly a stabilized approach, and his configuration of the airplane that prevented activation of the landing gear not extended warning system…Sep 20, 2022 · N528DV · DestroyedNTSB ERA15IA206Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 525B · Teterboro, NJThe overstress fracture of the nose landing gear actuator (NLG) attachment lug during tow operations, which resulted in the collapse of the NLG.May 3, 2015 · N784JS · Minor damageNTSB SEA08LA157Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell 690B · Baker City, ORThe landing gear collapse during the landing roll due to the fracture of the inboard hydraulic cylinder clevis pin housing boss for undetermined reasons.Jun 25, 2008 · N9KG · Substantial damage
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FAA incident reports · 36

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

Accident 20251006019359ACessna 525B · Louisville, KYAfter landing, the aircraft could not be stopped in the runway available, departed the runway surface and continued through the airport perimeter fence. The aircraft came to a stop on an adjacent golf course.Oct 6, 2025 · N274DT · Substantial damageIncident 20250124012999ICessna 525B · Dallas, TXThe pilot elected to touch down toward the mid point of the runway to increase the efficiency of taxiing due to taxiway closures. After landing, the pilot misjudged speed and distance resulting in the front half (approximate) of the airplane crossing over the…Jan 24, 2025 · N724LS · Minor damageIncident 20241231020209ICessna 525B · Bend, ORPilot reported touching down on the 1000 ft marker on speed and suddenly felt like the aircraft was on ice. No possibility of braking action. The pilot was able to maintain the aircraft straight on the runway. Aircraft continued passed the end of the runway…Dec 31, 2024 · N41ND · Minor damage
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Service difficulty reports · 398

SDR 2026FA0000875Extinguisher · wrong partAFTER MAJOR INSPECTIONS AT 145 REPAIR FACILITY, TO INCLUDE FIRE BOTTLE EXCHANGE DUE TO HYDROSTATIC TEST DUE, WE WERE ALERTED THAT THE EXCHANGE BOTTLE INSTALLED WAS THE INCORRECT PART NUMBER. THE PART NUMBER INSTALLED WAS FOR PRIOR SERIAL NUMBERS, AND WAS NOT AOct 5, 2026 · N24HN · Cessna 525B · Fire Bottle, FixedSDR O9IA202609230001Smoke Warning · false activationON APPROACH INTO ABI, THE BAGGAGE SMOKE MESSAGE ILLUMINATED. THE CREW DECLARED AN EMERGENCY WITH TOWER AND FIRE EQUIPMENT WAS DISPATCHED. AIRCRAFT LANDED UNEVENTFULLY. AFTER LANDING THE FLIGHT CREW INSPECTED THE FWD AND AFT BAGGAGE BAYS AND FOUND NO EVIDENCE Sep 23, 2026 · N175AA · Cessna 525B · Smoke DetectionSDR 2026FA0000746Bulb · inoperativeWHILE ON APPROACH INTO BUF, WE EXTENDED THE LANDING GEAR JUST OUTSIDE OF THE FAF. THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR GREEN LIGHT DID NOT ILLUMINATE. WE EXECUTED A MISSED APPROACH, CYCLED THE GEAR, AND IT PRODUCED BOTH MAIN LANDING GEAR LIGHTS OUT AND NOT INDICATING DOSep 17, 2026 · N525CR · Cessna 525B · Landing Gear Position and Warning
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The same model under other registry codes

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

Textron 525B243 registered aircraftRegistry code 2076619
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