- Manufacturer (registry)
- CESSNA
- Model
- 551
- Registry code
- 2076605
- Registered
- 34 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
- TCDSA27CE
- Holder
- Textron Aviation Inc.
Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.
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Aircraft by year built · 57
| 1950 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1979 | 9 |
| 1980 | 13 |
| 1981 | 13 |
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 3 |
| 1989 | 2 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
Airworthiness directives that may apply · 19
ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.
| 1980 | 2 |
|---|---|
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 2 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
See all 19 ADs
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT d.ad_number, d.status, d.subject, d.effective_date
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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 ('2076605'))
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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 ('2076605'))
ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
Information bulletins that may apply · 3
Historical bulletins · 1
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duckdb -csv -c "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 ('2076605'))
GROUP BY s.saib_number ORDER BY issue_date DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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 ('2076605'))
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Registered aircraft · 34
N102DRCloud 9 LLC · Lafayette, LAN111GJMalik Hassan · Richfield, OHN1252DAeroelite Aviation LLC · Columbia, MO
See all 34 registered aircraftQuery with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('2076605')
ORDER BY n_number"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('2076605')
ORDER BY n_numberRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
STCs approved for this model · 160
STC SA00114WIInstallation of a baggage tube extension in aft tailcone.STC SA00153SEInstallation of emergency medical stretcher, oxygen, and electrical systems.STC SA00161BO (2 OF 3Installation of Avidyne Corporation FlightMax 700-00007-( ) EX500 Multi-Function Display.
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT s.stc_number, s.description, s.holder, s.status, s.status_date 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 = '551') ORDER BY s.status = 'Current' DESC, s.stc_number"
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SELECT s.stc_number, s.description, s.holder, s.status, s.status_date 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 = '551') ORDER BY s.status = 'Current' DESC, s.stc_number
Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB investigations · 9
Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date.
Of 3 cases NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events
Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings
Of 6 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.
NTSB ERA26LA136Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportCessna 551 · Opa-locka, FLOn March 4, 2026, about 1648 eastern standard time, a Cessna 551, N228MH, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Opa-locka, Florida. The two pilots and three passengers were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code…NTSB CEN21LA071Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 551 · Lufkin, TXThe pilot’s decision to land on a runway that did not provide enough length to stop the airplane given the wet surface conditions, resulting in a runway excursion.NTSB CEN09LA281Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 551 · Stillwater, OKThe pilot's loss of control for undetermined reasons.NTSB SEA08LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 551 · Coeur d'Alene, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing roll out. Contributing to the accident was the slush contaminated runway and the crosswind weather conditions.NTSB CHI05LA050Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 551 · Ainsworth, NEThe pilot's decision to continue below the minimum descent altitude (MDA) and his failure to fly the published missed-approach procedure. A factor to the accident was the pilot's improper use of windshield heat which resulted in the windshield becoming…NTSB SEA03LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDruckman 102 · Alsea, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the take-off roll, when his foot became lodged between the rudder pedal and the heel brake. An additional factor is a fence near the area where he was taking off from.NTSB CHI02LA115Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 551 · Lake in Hills, ILThe deer on the runway.NTSB ATL00FA017Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 551 · Cordele, GAThe pilot's failure to follow the published missed approach procedures, and to maintain proper altitude. Factors contributing to the severity of the accident were the low ceilings and trees.NTSB FTW98LA416Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 551 · Pueblo, COThe pilot's delayed flare, improper recovery from a bounced landing, and failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the rough uneven terrain.
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duckdb -csv -c "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 ('2076605')
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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 ('2076605')
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FAA incident reports · 17
Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date.
Accident 20260304001689ACessna 551 · Opa Locka, FLAt 2138, [privacy data omitted] was on an IFR approach to rwy 9L and stated they were going missed due to a faulty gear indication. [privacy data omitted] Came back around for two more low approaches to have the tower look at the gear. Both times the gear…Incident 20230124002609ICessna 551 · Joplin, MOThe pilot initiated an immediate left turn on the ramp to taxi to active runway at kjln. The pilot applied left brake and the aircraft did not respond. The pilot was unfamilier with the emergency brake operation and the aircraft came in contact with a hanger…Accident 20201202021719ACessna 551 · Lufkin, TXThe pilot stated he touched down at the 1000 foot mark on runway 16 at lfk. The pilot applied brakes to slow the aircraft three times. Each time the pilot applied brakes the anti-skid released the brakes. The pilot applied the emergency brakes with no effect…
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
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SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
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WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('2076605')
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Service difficulty reports · 9
SDR 2026FA0000640Engine · bird ingestionMASTER WARNING FOLLOWED BY LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE. ENGINE SHUT DOWN AND RETURNED TO KCCO. DISCOVERED BIRD STRIKE AND BENT FAN BLADES AFTER LANDINGSDR 2010FA0001270Seat Back · brokenUPPER SEAT BASE ASSY CRACKED AT CHAIR BACK ATTACH POINTS. STRESS ON CHAIR BACK AND METAL FATIGUE PROBABLE CAUSE. PREVIOUS INAPPROPRIATE REPAIR. CHAIR WAS REPAIRED IAW STC STO1043WI, PN 42-0312K, AND DWG D-10394, REV A.SDR CNQ8918CASpar · damagedDURING INSP, FOUND SEVERAL HOLES DRILLED IN THE FD WING CARRY-THRU SPAR. HOLES APPEAR TO HAVE BEEN DRILLED DURING AN INTERIOR INSTALLATION. MFG HAS DEEMED THE SPAR UNREPAIRABLE AND MUST BE REPLACED.SDR 2008FA0000432Downlock Switch · inoperativeRT MAIN GEAR GREEN INDICATOR DID NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN GEAR EXTENDED GOING INTO LAND. CYCLED GEAR AND GREEN INDICATOR LIGHT REMAINED OUT. AC LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. RT MAIN GEAR DOWNLOCK SWITCH FOUND TO BE FAULTY. (K)SDR 2006FA0000988Brake Assy · brokenDURING TAXI ON RAMP, LT BRAKE LOCKED UP (AIRCRAFT WAS MOVING AT A VERY LOW RATE OF SPEED). AFTER REMOVAL OF LT WHEEL, FOUND 1 STATOR BROKEN IN HALF, DROPPING DOWN ONTO WHEEL (BRAKE KEY), CAUSING WHEEL TO LOCK UP. NO DAMAGE NOTED TO WHEEL OR ANY OTHER PART OFSDR 2004FA0000674Wire · damagedWHILE PERFORMING, SB550-28-14, THE FUEL BOOST PUMP WIRING INSIDE THE LT AND RT WING TANKS WAS FOUND TO HAVE RUBBED HOLES IN THE FUEL TRANSFER LINES INSIDE THE TANKS AND DAMAGED THE WIRING. THE ABOVE BULLETIN ADDRESSES THIS CONCERN AND PROVIDES INSTRUCTIONS FORSDR 2003FA0000178Mechanism · brokenCREW WAS UNABLE TO OPEN THE CABIN DOOR FROM INSIDE. LINE CREW HAD TO USE EXTERNAL HANDLE TO OPEN CABIN DOOR. THE PROBLEM WAS THE INNER DOOR RELEASE LOWER TRIGGER, HAD BROKEN OFF AT THE TOP INNER CORNER AND FALLEN BEHIND THE TRIGGER. CAUSING IT TO JAM AND NOSDR 20000720SH027Hydraulic Line · leakingTHE LT MLG PRESSURE LINE RUNNING JUST OVER THE FLIGHT CONTROL CABLES IN THE TAIL CONE SECTION OF THE A/C WAS BEAT DOWN INTO THE PATH OF ONE OF THE CABLES. AFTER A LIMITED TIME, THE CABLE WORE THROUGH THE HYDAULIC LINE DUMPED THE RESERVOIR INTO THE TAIL CONE. SDR 95ZZZX6048Cables · frayedFOUND FLAP FOLLOW-UP CABLE, ELEVATOR CABLE, AND AILERON CABLE AT CONTROL LOCK ASSY FRAYED WITH 4 BROKEN STRAINS. FOUND RUDDER CABLES UNDER PILOTS FLOORBOARDS FRAYED AT FAIRLEADS. PART NUMBERS INVOLVED, 6565007-188, 6565007-193CR, 6565007-3, AND 6565007-135.
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT sdr_id, difficulty_date, n_number, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, part_name, part_condition, jasc_code, discrepancy FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_key = '551' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"
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SELECT sdr_id, difficulty_date, n_number, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, part_name, part_condition, jasc_code, discrepancy FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_key = '551' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
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