# Cessna 525C

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry codes: 2076618, 2076620
- Manufacturer (registry): CESSNA · CESSNA AIRCRAFT CO
- Model: 525C
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 2 · Turbo-fan
- Seats: 11
- Weight class: 20,000 lb and over
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS A1WI](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A1WI) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Textron Aviation Inc.
- Registered aircraft: 159
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-525c

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.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

- [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 2017-22-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2017-22-14): Navigation · Bombardier BD-100-1A10 (Challenger 300), BD-500-1A10, BD-500-1A11 and 13 more. Effective Dec 20, 2017
- [AD 2011-21-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-21-51): Battery/Charger · Cessna 525C. Effective Nov 1, 2011
- [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

## Information bulletins (advisory) (2)

- [SAIB CE-10-49R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-10-49R1): Equipment/Furnishings Drain Mast Heater. Issued Jan 5, 2011
- [SAIB CE-10-49](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-10-49) (historical): Equipment/Furnishings Drain Mast Heater. Issued Sep 23, 2010

## Registered aircraft (159, first 50)

- [N100SB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N100SB): [A-7 Austin Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/A-7%20AUSTIN%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Amarillo, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Amarillo), built 2011, S/N 525C0061
- [N105AD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N105AD): [Computer Service Professionals Inc DBA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COMPUTER%20SERVICE%20PROFESSIONALS%20INC%20DBA), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 2010, S/N 525C-0013
- [N109CA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N109CA): [Jaf Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JAF%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Englewood, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Englewood), built 2012, S/N 525C-0112
- [N1150M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1150M): [Bakko Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BAKKO%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Glenwood, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Glenwood), built 2012, S/N 525C0101
- [N116TA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N116TA): [Cbp Air Logistics LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CBP%20AIR%20LOGISTICS%20LLC), [Statham, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Statham), built 2012, S/N 525C0116
- [N137JQ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N137JQ): [Bcm Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BCM%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Naples, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Naples), built 2013, S/N 525C0137
- [N14CJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N14CJ): [Jh Aircraft Management Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JH%20AIRCRAFT%20MANAGEMENT%20INC), [Anchorage, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Anchorage), built 2010, S/N 525C0001
- [N14WN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N14WN): [H&H Aeronautics LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/H%26H%20AERONAUTICS%20LLC), [Gatesville, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Gatesville), built 2012, S/N 525C0104
- [N150RC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N150RC): [Cbp Air Logistics LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CBP%20AIR%20LOGISTICS%20LLC), [Statham, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Statham), built 2012, S/N 525C0073
- [N155LP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N155LP): [Knot For Free LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KNOT%20FOR%20FREE%20LLC), [Fruitland Park, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Fruitland%20Park), built 2012, S/N 525C0110
- [N163M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N163M): [Data Center Services Leasing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DATA%20CENTER%20SERVICES%20LEASING%20LLC), [Salem, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Salem), built 2011, S/N 525C0035
- [N180RC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N180RC): [Birdies Wings LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BIRDIES%20WINGS%20LLC), [Sioux Falls, SD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SD/Sioux%20Falls), built 2014, S/N 525C0147
- [N181CH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N181CH): [New Cj4 LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NEW%20CJ4%20LLC), [Bartlett, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Bartlett), built 2010, S/N 525C0015
- [N181CN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N181CN): [Contrails II Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CONTRAILS%20II%20INC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 2011, S/N 525C0040
- [N1886X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1886X): [Acord Transportation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ACORD%20TRANSPORTATION%20INC), [Chandler, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Chandler), built 2014, S/N 525C0162
- [N191SA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N191SA): [Scheffler Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCHEFFLER%20AIR%20LLC), [Henderson, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Henderson), built 2013, S/N 525C-0142
- [N20LC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N20LC): [Don Oppliger Trucking Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DON%20OPPLIGER%20TRUCKING%20INC), [Amarillo, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Amarillo), built 2012, S/N 525C0102
- [N2112](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2112): [Rocinante Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROCINANTE%20AIR%20LLC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 2014, S/N 525C0159
- [N219L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N219L): [Estrella Aviation III LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ESTRELLA%20AVIATION%20III%20LLC), [Phoenix, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Phoenix), built 2011, S/N 525C0023
- [N22503](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N22503): [Rainmaker Lawyer Marketing Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RAINMAKER%20LAWYER%20MARKETING%20INC), [Fort Lauderdale, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Fort%20Lauderdale), built 2012, S/N 525C0083
- [N22UB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N22UB): [Cj4 Fpl Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CJ4%20FPL%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 2015, S/N 525C0182
- [N239CU](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N239CU): [Tvpx Aircraft Solutions Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TVPX%20AIRCRAFT%20SOLUTIONS%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [North Salt Lake, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/North%20Salt%20Lake), built 2013, S/N 525C0145
- [N23JN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N23JN): [Tvpx Aircraft Solutions Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TVPX%20AIRCRAFT%20SOLUTIONS%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [North Salt Lake, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/North%20Salt%20Lake), built 2013, S/N 525C0135
- [N255MV](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N255MV): [Textron Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TEXTRON%20AVIATION%20INC), [Wichita, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Wichita), built 2013, S/N 525C0126
- [N256DV](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N256DV): [Rdv Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RDV%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Grand Rapids, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Grand%20Rapids), built 2011, S/N 525C0049
- [N257DV](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N257DV): [Rdv Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RDV%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Grand Rapids, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Grand%20Rapids), built 2011, S/N 525C0052
- [N265BF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N265BF): [Bravo Foxtrot Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRAVO%20FOXTROT%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Janesville, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Janesville), built 2012, S/N 525C0094
- [N271ES](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N271ES): [Engineered Structures Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ENGINEERED%20STRUCTURES%20INC), [Meridian, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Meridian), built 2012, S/N 525C0091
- [N282WG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N282WG): [Bridge Holdings LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRIDGE%20HOLDINGS%20LLC), [Charlotte, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Charlotte), built 2012, S/N 525C0115
- [N322SB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N322SB): [Huff Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HUFF%20AIR%20LLC), [Uvalde, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Uvalde), built 2011, S/N 525C0053
- [N32PM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N32PM): [Zinn Ranch LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ZINN%20RANCH%20LLC), [Helena, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Helena), built 2015, S/N 525C0190
- [N335F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N335F): [Cci-Equipment Leasing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CCI-EQUIPMENT%20LEASING%20LLC), [Austin, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Austin), built 2014, S/N 525C0161
- [N357BV](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N357BV): [Hilltop Aviation Services LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HILLTOP%20AVIATION%20SERVICES%20LLC), [Summit, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Summit), built 2011, S/N 525C0060
- [N35HC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N35HC): [Corporate Air Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CORPORATE%20AIR%20SERVICE%20INC), [North Salt Lake, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/North%20Salt%20Lake), built 2011, S/N 525C0066
- [N360PK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N360PK): [Wright Brothers Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WRIGHT%20BROTHERS%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Idaho Falls, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Idaho%20Falls), built 2011, S/N 525C0030
- [N377MA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N377MA): [Madison Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MADISON%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Flowood, MS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MS/Flowood), built 2011, S/N 525C0037
- [N379BC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N379BC): [Bmc Holdings II LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BMC%20HOLDINGS%20II%20LLC), [Albuquerque, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Albuquerque), built 2014, S/N 525C0167
- [N395FG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N395FG): [Leprino Foods Co](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LEPRINO%20FOODS%20CO), [Denver, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Denver), built 2014, S/N 525C0156
- [N3GB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3GB): [Kck Equipment Leasing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KCK%20EQUIPMENT%20LEASING%20LLC), [Camden, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Camden), built 2012, S/N 525C0099
- [N3LD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3LD): [Lucky Duck Enterprises LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LUCKY%20DUCK%20ENTERPRISES%20LLC), [El Paso, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/El%20Paso), built 2011, S/N 525C0063
- [N400ET](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N400ET): [Set Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SET%20AIR%20LLC), [Rocky Mount, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Rocky%20Mount), built 2012, S/N 525C0077
- [N400ST](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N400ST): [Duralake LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DURALAKE%20LLC), [Corcoran, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Corcoran), built 2010, S/N 525C0014
- [N40B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N40B): [Obs3 Properties LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OBS3%20PROPERTIES%20LLC), [Abilene, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Abilene), built 2013, S/N 525C0122
- [N414KU](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N414KU): [Crimson & Blue Skies LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CRIMSON%20%26%20BLUE%20SKIES%20LLC), [Lawrence, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Lawrence), built 2014, S/N 525C0175
- [N417C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N417C): [Wing And A Prayer Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WING%20AND%20A%20PRAYER%20INC), [Walnut Creek, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Walnut%20Creek), built 2010, S/N 525C0021
- [N41KN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N41KN): [Air 1 Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIR%201%20INC), [Saint Cloud, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Saint%20Cloud), built 2015, S/N 525C0178
- [N429MR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N429MR): [Smooth Air Leasing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SMOOTH%20AIR%20LEASING%20LLC), [Dubuque, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Dubuque), built 2010, S/N 525C0011
- [N42VP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N42VP): [Fly Inland LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLY%20INLAND%20LLC), [Spokane, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Spokane), S/N 525C0042
- [N431TX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N431TX): [Pay And Save Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PAY%20AND%20SAVE%20INC), [Littlefield, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Littlefield), built 2013, S/N 525C0131
- [N438TA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N438TA): [Chupacabra Express LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CHUPACABRA%20EXPRESS%20LLC), [N Richland Hills, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/N%20Richland%20Hills), S/N 525C0038

All 159: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-525c/aircraft.md

## STCs approved for it (37)

- [STC SA00076IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00076IB): Installation of Photo luminescent Safety Systems. STG AEROSPACE GERMANY GmbH
- [STC SA00120IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00120IB): Installation of the Universal Kapture Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) with Recorder Independent Power Supply (RIPS). Avmax Aviation Services Inc.
- [STC SA00797DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00797DE): Installation of Teledyne Battery Products P/N 7638-44T Lead-Acid Battery. Teledyne Battery Products
- [STC SA01430WI-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01430WI-D): Modification of a Rockwell Collins, Inc. Data Base Unit (DBU). Rockwell Collins Inc
- [STC SA01434WI-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01434WI-D): Modification of a Rockwell Collins, Inc. Global Positioning System (GPS)
installation. Rockwell Collins Inc
- [STC SA01636WI-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01636WI-D): Modification of Rockwell Collins, Inc. VHF-4000 and VHF-4000E installations. Rockwell Collins Inc
- [STC SA01676WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01676WI): Modification of a Rockwell Collins, Inc. File Server Unit (FSU). Rockwell Collins Inc
- [STC SA01684WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01684WI): Installation of Rockwell Collins, Inc. Aircraft Information Management (AIM) System. Rockwell Collins Inc
- [STC SA01775WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01775WI): Installation of Norwegian Special Mission UNIFIS 3000 Flight Inspection System. Duncan Aviation Inc
- [STC SA01848WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01848WI): Modification of a Rockwell Collins Global Positioning System (GPS). Rockwell Collins Inc.
- [STC SA01872WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01872WI): Installation of Honeywell UHF Provisions and Rockwell Collins TCN-500 TACAN System. Duncan Aviation Inc
- [STC SA01903CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01903CH): Replacement of certain Goodrich pneumatic deicer boots.. SMR Technologies Inc
- [STC SA01990WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01990WI): Installation of Gogo Biz AVANCE L5 4G ATG System. Textron Aviation Inc
- [STC SA02010WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02010WI): Installation of the Mid-Continent Instruments & Avionics MD23 FLEX Custom Function Display (CFD). Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics
- [STC SA02017WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02017WI): The Installation of the Parker-Meggitt iPRESS™ System. 3S Certification LLC
- [STC SA02265SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02265SE): Installation of a camera housing. Airborne Sensor LLC
- [STC SA02272SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02272SE): Installation of a Crane Aerospace & Electronics Tire Sensor Assembly. ELDEC Corporation
- [STC SA02658SE (2 OF 2)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02658SE%20(2%20OF%202)): Installation of Garmin GI 275 Multi-Function Display System. Garmin International Inc.
- [STC SA02677LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02677LA): Modification to upgrade the existing Mode S Transponder system by installing the ACSS NXT-700 Transponder with ADS-B Out and optionally install the ACSS NXG-900 GPS as the position source for ADS-B Out. Aviation Communication and Surveillance Systems (ACSS) LLC
- [STC SA02678LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02678LA): Modification to upgrade the existing Mode S Transponder system by installing the ACSS NXT-600 Transponder with ADS-B Out and optionally install the ACSS NXG-900 GPS as the position source for ADS-B Out. Aviation Communication and Surveillance Systems (ACSS) LLC
- [STC SA03241CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA03241CH): Install air ambulance conversion. Spectrum Aeromed LLC dba Spectrum Aeromed
- [STC SA03316CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA03316CH): Activation of an 802.11 a/b/g/n WiFi System. Elliott Aviation Technical Products Development Inc.
- [STC SA03934NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA03934NY): Installation of Garmin GTN 725. CESSNA Duesseldorf Citation Service
- [STC SA03973NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA03973NY): Replacement of existing TCAS 7.0 by TCAS 7.1. Scandinavian Avionics Design ApS
- [STC SA04051CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04051CH): Certification of Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B) Out System with Rockwell Collins TDR-94/-94D Transponders. CMD Flight Solutions LLC
- [STC SA04514NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04514NY): Single/Dual Transponder System ADS-B Upgrade. Scandinavian Avionics Design ApS
- [STC SA04520NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04520NY): ADS-B Out GNSS source modification for transponder #2. CESSNA Duesseldorf Citation Service
- [STC SA04525NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04525NY): Installation of dual GPS/NAV/COMM Garmin  GNS430/530(A)W. Avionik Straubing GmbH
- [STC SA04619CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04619CH): INSTALL SMARTSKY LITE SYSTEM. Apcela IFC JV, LLC dba Apcela ATG
- [STC SA04837NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04837NY): Installation of AeroLED's Holdings, LLC., position lights, navigation lights, strobe lights and beacon lights. AeroLED's Holdings, LLC
- [STC SA09856AC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA09856AC): Installation of BendixKing Aerowave 100 In-flight Data Link System for non-essential, non-required aircraft Cabin Systems & Equipments. Honeywell International Inc (Bendix King)
- [STC SA09887AC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA09887AC): Installation of an Avionica MK-III mini Quick Access Recorder (QAR) and optional 4G or LTE Avionica
Cellular Module (avCM. Aircraft Systems and Manufacturing Inc.
- [STC SA11158SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA11158SC): Demonstration of aircraft tolerance to potential electromagnetic interference from certain Transmitting Potable Electronic Devices (T-PEDS). Liberty Partners Inc.
- [STC SA11299DS](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA11299DS): An update to the exisiting Collins Aerospace Integrated Flight Information System (IFIS) FSU-5010 and upgrade the existing XMWR-1000 to a XMWR-1000S (Sirius XM) in Part 23 aircraf. BHE & Associates LTD
- [STC SA11300DS](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA11300DS): Upgrade previously installed Collins Aerospace Radar Altimeter. BHE & Associates Ltd.
- [STC SA12014LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA12014LA): Installation of aluminum and fiberglass wheel covers. Premiere-Aviation Inc.
- [STC SA12030NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA12030NY): Installation of the position/anti-collision LED lights and LED beacon light. Whelen Aerospace Technologies

## NTSB investigations (2)

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 ERA25LA353](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA353), Sep 18, 2025: Cessna 525C (N577RT), Mayfield, KY, substantial damage, investigation ongoing
- [NTSB CEN17FA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA072), Dec 30, 2016: Cessna 525 (N614SB), Cleveland, OH, destroyed, 6 fatal. Probable cause: Controlled flight into terrain due to pilot spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was pilot fatigue, mode confusion related to the status of the autopilot, and negative learning…

## FAA accident and incident reports (7)

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.

- [Accident 20250918014689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250918014689A), Sep 18, 2025: Cessna 525C (N577RT), Mayfield, KY, Substantial damage. Upon landing, the aircraft had no braking action. The pilot continued to operate the brake pedals with no success. The aircraft continued past the end of the…
- [Incident 20200102003189I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200102003189I), Jan 2, 2020: Cessna 525C (N8GQ), Heber City, UT, Minor damage. During landing on runway 22 at Heber valley airport, Utah (khcr), the pilot attempted to apply light braking on the icy runway surface, lost control of the…
- [Accident 20161229022289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20161229022289A), Dec 29, 2016: Cessna 525C (N614SB), Cleveland, OH, Destroyed, 6 fatal. On December 29, 2016, at 2257 eastern standard time, a Cessna model 525C (citation CJ4) airplane, N614SB, was destroyed after impacting lake erie shortly after…
- [Incident 20160825012119I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160825012119I), Aug 25, 2016: Cessna 525C (N360PK), Orlando, FL, Minor damage. The aircraft N360PK a Cessna 525C sustained a bird strike on approach to orl on August 25, 2016. The bird strike hit the radome of the aircraft and created…
- [Incident 20150416008029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150416008029I), Apr 16, 2015: Cessna 525C (N181CN), Lubbock, TX, No damage. On April 16, 2015, a Cessna CE-525C CJ4 aircraft bearing registration number N181CN, registered to the private owner landed in the 5052 feet closed portion of…
- [Incident 20120131001549I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120131001549I), Jan 31, 2012: Cessna 525C (N429MR), Manteo, NC, Minor damage. The aircraft departed latrobe, pa (lbe) at approximately 12:40 local time and flew to Manteo, NC (mqi), a 53 minute flight. The aircraft landed long on runway…
- [Incident 20110913021859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110913021859I), Sep 13, 2011: Cessna 510 (N35HC), Lincoln, NE, No damage. On September 13, 2011, N35HC, CE510, diverted to Lincoln, NE. After the right engine had an in-flight shut-down. The pilot landed without incident. The…

## Service difficulty reports (117, newest 50)

As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report.

- [SDR QREA202610140007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QREA202610140007), Oct 7, 2026: ALTERNATOR. OVERHEATED. RIGHT AC GENERATOR FAILED IN FLIGHT WHICH CAUSED RH WINDSHEILD HEAT FAIL. AIRCRAFT WAS ENROUTE TO TXKF OCEANING FLIGHT FROM KHPN. EXITED ICING CONDITIONS AND RE
- [SDR L4OA202609300216](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/L4OA202609300216), Sep 30, 2026: OUTFLOW VALVE. MISMANUFACTURED. TEXTRON ALERTED US THAT THE OUTFLOW VALVES ON SOME OF THEIR NEW DELIVERIES WERE PRODUCED BY A VENDOR WITH AN UNCERTIFIED TOOL. THE AFFECTED PARTS WERE ON 2 PLAN
- [SDR 2026FA0000013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2026FA0000013), Jan 9, 2026: GROUND STUD. LOOSE. RIGHT GENERATOR TAKES 100% OF THE LOAD ONCE IN CRUISE. IF CUSTOMER TURNS OFF THE RT GENERATOR IN FLT, THE LT GENERATOR TAKES THE LOAD WITH NO ISSUES. IF HE TURN
- [SDR 2025FA0000590](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2025FA0000590), Aug 29, 2025: WINDOW FRAME. CORRODED. DURING COMPLIANCE WITH SB525C-56-01 CORROSION FOUND ON ALL WINDSHIELD FRAMES AND SURROUNDING STRUCTURE REQUIRING REPLACEMENT OF ALL COCKPIT WINDSHIELD FRAMES AN
- [SDR WI5R2025063000437](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WI5R2025063000437), Jun 27, 2025: COMPRESSOR. DAMAGED. ENGINE MODEL FJ44-4A, S/N 211135, FROM AIRCRAFT N503TF), WAS RETURNED TO THE REPAIR STATION FOR UNSCHEDULED REPAIR. OPERATOR STATED HE DETECTED A BLEED ODOR DUR
- [SDR 2025F00140](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2025F00140), Jun 5, 2025: LINE. RUPTURED. DURING INITIAL CLIMB OUT PASSING 22,000 FEET THE TAILCONE BLEED LEAK CAS ILLUMINATED. PILOTS RAN THE CHECKLIST AND WITH BLEED AIR SOURCE SELECTED TO LEFT ONLY T
- [SDR 2025FA0000378](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2025FA0000378), May 8, 2025: ELEC CONNECTOR. UNSECURE. DURING CLIMB, WITH AUTOPILOT ENGAGED, CREW WAS ALERTED TO A RT WING OVERTEMP MESSAGE, FOLLOWED BY AUTOPILOT DOING UNCOMMANDED LT & RT ROLLS RAPIDLY, AUTOPILOT D
- [SDR 2025FA0000316](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2025FA0000316), Apr 25, 2025: BEARING. SEIZED. AIRCRAFT WAS IN MAINTENANCE TO HAVE THE MAIN LANDING GEAR TRUNNION PIVOT BEARINGS LUBRICATED. DURING THIS MAINTENANCE IT WAS NOTED THAT THE RIGHT FORWARD TRUNNI
- [SDR 2025F00084](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2025F00084), Mar 31, 2025: BEARING. CORRODED. AIRCRAFT 525C-0448 WAS BROUGHT TO TEXTRON MCO SERVICE CENTER FOR ROUTINE SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND TO ACCOMPLISH L/R FORWARD MLG TRUNNION INSPECTION. MAKING SUR
- [SDR 2025FA0000223](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2025FA0000223), Mar 31, 2025: BEARING. BINDING. CUSTOMER NOTES: AFTER SELECTING THE GEAR DOWN, THE LEFT MAIN GEAR DID NOT GO GREEN, AND THE RED UNSAFE LIGHT STAYED ILLUMINATED. THIS HAPPENED WHILE ON APPROACH
- [SDR 2025FA0000219](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2025FA0000219), Mar 28, 2025: BEARING. SEIZED. AIRCRAFT WAS IN MAINTENANCE TO HAVE THE MAIN LANDING GEAR INSPECTED DUE TO PRIOR ISSUES NOTED ON OUR OTHER AIRCRAFT. PER OUR REQUEST, AIRCRAFT WAS PLACED ON JAC
- [SDR 2025FA0000212](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2025FA0000212), Mar 26, 2025: BEARING. SEIZED. ON APPROACH FOR LANDING THE CREW SELECTED GEAR DOWN, THE NOSE AND THE RIGHT MAIN GEAR EXTENDED AND THERE WERE GREEN DOWN AND LOCKED INDICATIONS. THE LEFT MAIN E
- [SDR 9JLA20250325001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9JLA20250325001), Mar 21, 2025: INDICATION SYS. FAILED. MOVED GEAR LEVER TO DOWN POSITION WITH NO INDICATION.
- [SDR 2025FA0000209](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2025FA0000209), Mar 1, 2025: BEARING. SEIZED. AIRCRAFT WAS IN MAINTENANCE TO HAVE THE MAIN LANDING GEAR ACTUATORS REPLACED DUE TO REACHING THEIR LIFE LIMIT. DURING THIS MAINTENANCE IT WAS NOTED THAT BOTH MA
- [SDR 2025FA0000208](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2025FA0000208), Feb 24, 2025: BEARING. SEIZED. AIRCRAFT WAS IN MAINTENANCE TO HAVE THE MAIN LANDING GEAR ACTUATORS REPLACED DUE TO REACHING THEIR LIFE LIMIT. DURING THIS MAINTENANCE IT WAS NOTED THAT BOTH MA
- [SDR 2024FA0000526](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2024FA0000526), Jun 20, 2024: START BUTTON. DEACTIVATED. FLIGHT CREW REPORTED THAT THE RIGHT ENGINE SHUTDOWN DURING THEIR TAKEOFF ROLL. CREW ABORTED THEIR TAKEOFF AND TAXIED THE AIRCRAFT BACK TO A LOCATION TO FURTHER 
- [SDR 2024FA0000215](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2024FA0000215), Mar 11, 2024: BEARING. FAILED. ALTERNATOR P/N 9914777-2 HAD A MAIN BEARING FAIL. THIS IS AN ON CONDITION PART WITH NO INSPECTION OR OVERHAUL LIMITS. ALTERNATOR LASTED ONLY 1615 HOURS BEFORE F
- [SDR 9PMA2023092600568](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9PMA2023092600568), Aug 3, 2023: BUSS. FALSE INDICATION. ON CLIMB OUT , DCU A , DCU B , AP PITCH CONTROL FAIL , IFIS MISCOMPARE AND AP FAIL . UPON ARRIVAL OF MX NO FAULT WAS FOUND . GAINED ACCESS TO THE FAULT HISTORY 
- [SDR 2023F00114](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2023F00114), Apr 14, 2023: ENGINE. UNKNOWN. OIL PRESURE LOW R EICAS MESSAGE ON DEPARTURE FROM NEW YORK STEWART INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (KSWF). FLIGHT DIVERTED BACK TO KSWF FOR A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING. RETUR
- [SDR 2023FA0000157](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2023FA0000157), Mar 22, 2023: ACTUATOR. DRAGGING. NOTICEABLE YAWING WITH SMALL DISPLACEMENT BUMPS LEFT & RIGHT WITH AUTOPILOT ON OR OFF. INSPECTION FOUND RUDDER BIAS ACTUATORS DRAGGING AND SEALS NEEDED CLEANED 
- [SDR 2022FA0000321](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022FA0000321), Jun 30, 2022: NONE. NONE. EFIS MISCOMPARE AFTER TAKEOFF. RESULTING IN ERRONEOUS AIRSPEEDS AND ALTITUDES ON BOTH PFD’S AND STBY FD. EMERGENCY DECLARED DUE TO UNKOWN ALTITUDES AND RETURNED
- [SDR 2021F00371](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2021F00371), Dec 28, 2021: SWITCH. ACTIVE. EN ROUTE TO LAS FROM SLC WITH THE PATIENT ON BOARD. LEVELED OFF FL230 AND A MINUTE LATER THE FUEL PRESSURE LOW L INDICATOR CAME ON. WE (DAVID HALE AND SIC RICK 
- [SDR 2021FA0000359](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2021FA0000359), Dec 6, 2021: NONE. NONE. PILOT NOTED HIGH OIL PRESSURE ON #2 ENGINE WITH INSTRUMENT READING 150 PSI AND RED IN COLOR WITH NO OTHER INDICATION OF ANY OTHER PROBLEMS. PILOT RETARDED #2 TH
- [SDR 2021F00216](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2021F00216), Sep 23, 2021: ALTERNATOR. FAILED. LEFT AC ALTERNATOR BEARING FAIL-CAS MESSAGE SAID PRIMARY BEARING FAIL THIS ITEM WAS RECEIVED FROM OVERHAUL WITH OVERHEATING EVIDENCE STILL APPARENT VIA THE BROW
- [SDR 2021FA0000200](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2021FA0000200), Jul 7, 2021: SMOKE DETECTOR. FALSE INDICATION. PILOT REPORTED SMOKE DETECTION WARNING INDICATION IN CRUISE, DIVERTED TO KHOU AND CONTACTED TEXTRON AVIATION. UPON INSPECTION CAME TO THE CONCLUSION THAT THE EX
- [SDR 4LSA2021052402081](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/4LSA2021052402081), May 24, 2021: ENGINE. FAILED. DURING TAKEOFF CLIMB OUT OF FLYING CLOUD AIRPORT (FCM), THE FLIGHT CREW HEARD A METAL GRINDING NOISE FOLLOWED BY HIGH INLET TURBINE TEMPERATURE (ITT) INDICATION
- [SDR 2021FA0000389](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2021FA0000389), May 11, 2021: NONE. INOPERATIVE. PILOT REPORTS WEATHER RADAR FAULT IS PRESENT. COMPLIED WITH R&R OF WEATHER RADAR. OPS CHECKED OK. AIRCRAFT OK FOR RTS.
- [SDR 2021FA0000080](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2021FA0000080), Mar 10, 2021: GENERATOR. BURNED. REMOVED RH ENGINE AUX GENERATOR (AC ALTERNATOR) P/N 9914777-2 (94495-1), S/N 128 DUE TO WINDING RESIN MELTING FROM ALTERNATOR, RESIN SLINGING FROM INTERNAL FAN 
- [SDR AMCR20210318002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AMCR20210318002), Mar 9, 2021: ALTERNATOR. MELTED. BEFORE FLIGHT, ON INITIAL ENGINE RUNS, IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE LEFT ALTERNATOR FAIL CAS MESSAGE WAS ILLUMINATED. UPON INSPECTION THE CREW REPORTED SMELLING SMOK
- [SDR 2021FA0000381](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2021FA0000381), Jan 14, 2021: TIRE. WORN. PILOT REPORTS TIRE IS WORN AND REQUIRES REPLACEMENT. COMPLIED WITH R&R OF TIRE. AIRCRAFT OK FOR RTS.
- [SDR 2020FA0000550](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2020FA0000550), Dec 14, 2020: BATTERY. FAILED. PILOT REPORTS ON START UP BATTERY VOLTAGE DROPPED BELOW MINIMUM REQUIRMENTS FOR PROPER START. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION FOUND MAIN SHIP BATTERY TO BE INOPERABLE. 
- [SDR WI5R2020101400001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WI5R2020101400001), Oct 14, 2020: ROTOR. DAMAGED. AIRCRAFT OPERATOR REPORTED THE NR 1 ENGINE ON N81RC (525C-0217) MADE AN UNUSUAL NOISE DURING ENGINE SPOOL-DOWN. OPERATOR REPORTED NO ENGINE OPERATIONAL ISSUES, 
- [SDR WI5R2020100100001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WI5R2020100100001), Sep 29, 2020: ROTOR. DAMAGED. FLIGHT CREW OF N159WG (525C-0216) REPORTED THAT ITT HAS GRADUALLY INCREASED ON RT ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER 211444 OVER THE PAST THREE MONTHS, RECENTLY TOUCHING THE 
- [SDR 2020FA0000543](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2020FA0000543), Sep 24, 2020: STRUT. INOPERATIVE. PILOT REPORTS HE COULD NOT OPERATE NUMBER 3 PASSENGER SEAT RECLINE. AFTER FURTHER INSPECTION FOUND NUMBER 3 SEAT RECLINE STRUT TO BE INOPERABLE. COMPLIED WITH R
- [SDR WI5R2020082400002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WI5R2020082400002), Aug 21, 2020: ROTOR. DAMAGED. REVIEW OF HISTORICAL, ROUTINE FADEC DOWNLOADS PERFORMED BY THE ENGINE MANUFACTURER REVEALED A SLIGHT SHIFT IN INTER-TURBINE TEMPERATURE (ITT), OCCURRING APPROXI
- [SDR WI5R2020082400001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WI5R2020082400001), Aug 21, 2020: ROTOR. DAMAGED. REVIEW OF HISTORICAL, ROUTINE FADEC DOWNLOADS PERFORMED BY THE ENGINE MANUFACTURER REVEALED A SLIGHT SHIFT IN INTER-TURBINE TEMPERATURE (ITT), OCCURRING APPROXI
- [SDR 2020FA0000541](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2020FA0000541), Aug 12, 2020: PCB. INOPERATIVE. PILOT REPORTS ALL BACK LIGHTING ON RIGHT HAND SIDE OF COCKPIT WILL NOT TURN ON. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION FOUND PILOTS SIDE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD WAS INOPERABLE. 
- [SDR AMCR20200727021](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AMCR20200727021), Jul 22, 2020: ALTERNATOR. SHORTED. UPON TAXI TO HOME BASE HANGAR, CREW REPORTED A AMBER RH ALTERNATOR FAIL CAS MESSAGE. GROUND CREW SAW WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM RH ENGINE COWL. AN INSPECTION REVEA
- [SDR WI5R2020070800001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WI5R2020070800001), Jul 8, 2020: COMPRESSOR BLADE. DAMAGED. FOLLOWING INCORPORATION OF SERVICE BULLETIN FJ44-72-127 (1ST LOW PRESSURE TURBINE NOZZLE UPGRADE) ON ENGINE, POST-MAINTENANCE VIBRATION SURVEY GROUND RUNS REVEA
- [SDR WI5R202005270002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WI5R202005270002), May 22, 2020: ROTOR. FRACTURED. CUSTOMER REPORTED AN UNUSUAL NOISE DURING THROTTLE TRANSITION TO POWER. ALL ENGINE INDICATIONS WERE NORMAL. ON-WING BORESCOPE INSPECTION OF LEFT-HAND ENGINE SER
- [SDR WI5R2020032000000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WI5R2020032000000), Mar 18, 2020: ROTOR. DAMAGED. DURING INITIAL TAKEOFF ROLL, PILOT NOTED RUMBLING NOISE AND A SHUDDER IN THE FOOT PEDALS WITH NO ABNORMAL INSTRUMENT INDICATIONS. PILOT ABORTED TAKEOFF AND RETU
- [SDR WI5R202003060001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WI5R202003060001), Mar 5, 2020: ROTOR. FRACTURED. SUBSEQUENT TO THE 1ST LPT NOZZLE FIELD REPLACEMENT FOR SERVICE BULLETIN FJ44-72-127, THE ENGINE DID NOT PASS THE REQUIRED VIBRATION SURVEY FOR 1E LP. BORESCOPE 
- [SDR WI5R20200203001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WI5R20200203001), Feb 3, 2020: ROTOR. FRACTURED. DURING POST FDU SWAP RUN ON THE ENGINE, TECHNICIANS HEARD A "BANG" , FOLLOWED BY BLACK SMOKE FROM THE EXHAUST, NO INDICATION FLUCTUATIONS WERE NOTED. THE SUPPOR
- [SDR WI5R20200117001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WI5R20200117001), Jan 16, 2020: ROTOR. FRACTURED. DURING OPERATION, A LOUD BANG AND INCREASE IN ITT WERE OBSERVED. FIELD BORESCOPE INVESTIGATION IDENTIFIED SEVERAL MISSING 3RD STAGE IP ROTOR BLADES. DISASSEMBLY
- [SDR WI5R20200110001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WI5R20200110001), Jan 10, 2020: ROTOR. FRACTURED. DURING FIELD TROUBLESHOOTING FOR A REPORTED ENGINE VIBRATION, BORESCOPE INSPECTION REVEALED POTENTIAL IP BLADE LIBERATION. DISASSEMBLY OF THE ENGINE CONFIRMED T
- [SDR WI5R20200108001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WI5R20200108001), Jan 7, 2020: ROTOR. FRACTURED. DURING FIELD BORESCOPE INSPECTION FOR N1 LAG AND ITT INCREASE AT T.O., A 3RD STAGE IP ROTOR BLADE WAS DISCOVERED MISSING. DISASSEMBLY OF THE ENGINE CONFIRMED TH
- [SDR WI5R20191219001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WI5R20191219001), Dec 19, 2019: ROTOR. FRACTURED. DURING TAKEOFF AND CLIMB, SPARKS WERE REPORTED COMING FROM THE TAILPIPE. FIELD BORESCOPE INVESTIGATION IDENTIFIED A MISSING 3RD STAGE IP ROTOR BLADE. DISASSEMBL
- [SDR WI5R201910190001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WI5R201910190001), Oct 17, 2019: BLADE. FRACTURED. TREND DATA INDICATED A ABRUPT SHIFT IN ITT AND N2 PARAMETERS. FIELD BORESCOPE INVESTIGATION IDENTIFIED A MISSING 3RD STAGE IP ROTOR BLADE. DISASSEMBLY OF THE EN
- [SDR WI5R2019082200001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WI5R2019082200001), Aug 21, 2019: BLADE. FRACTURED. WHILE TROUBLE SHOOTING FOR A REPORTED UNUSUAL VIBRATION IN FLIGHT, A BORESCOPE INSPECTION DISCOVERED A MISSING 3RD STAGE IP ROTOR BLADE. DISASSEMBLY OF THE ENGI
- [SDR WI5R2019080100001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WI5R2019080100001), Aug 1, 2019: BLADE. FRACTURED. WHILE TROUBLE SHOOTING FOR ITT AND N2 SPLITS WITH THE SISTER ENGINE, A BORESCOPE INSPECTION FOUND DAMAGE AND A MISSING 3RD STAGE IP ROTOR BLADE. DISASSEMBLY OF 

All 117: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-525c/reports.md

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Textron 525C](https://openairdocs.org/model/textron-525c): 236 registered aircraft, registry code 2076628
- [Textron 525C](https://openairdocs.org/model/textron-525c): 22 registered aircraft, registry code 05642I6

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