# Cessna C-165

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 2071102
- Manufacturer (registry): CESSNA
- Model: C-165
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 4
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 112 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS A-701](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-701) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Cessna Aircraft Company
- Registered aircraft: 21
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-c-165

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

## 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.

None matched.

## Registered aircraft (21)

- [N18796](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N18796): [Plane Fun Inc Tr Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PLANE%20FUN%20INC%20TR%20TRUSTEE), [Snellville, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Snellville), built 1939, S/N 403
- [N19498](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N19498): [Larson Glenn L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LARSON%20GLENN%20L), [Sarasota, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Sarasota), built 1939, S/N 467
- [N20758](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N20758): [Robinson Stephen G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROBINSON%20STEPHEN%20G), [Livermore, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Livermore), S/N 482
- [N20759](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N20759): [Plane Fun Inc Tr Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PLANE%20FUN%20INC%20TR%20TRUSTEE), [Snellville, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Snellville), built 1939, S/N 473
- [N20760](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N20760): [Spee James C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SPEE%20JAMES%20C), [Redlands, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Redlands), S/N 477
- [N20764](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N20764): [Montevideo, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Montevideo), built 1939, S/N 478, Sale reported, pending cancellation
- [N20765](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N20765): [Plane Fun Inc Tr Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PLANE%20FUN%20INC%20TR%20TRUSTEE), [Snellville, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Snellville), built 1939, S/N 479
- [N21948](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N21948): [Plane Fun Inc Tr Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PLANE%20FUN%20INC%20TR%20TRUSTEE), [Snellville, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Snellville), built 1940, S/N 563
- [N22PV](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N22PV): [Plane Fun Inc Tr Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PLANE%20FUN%20INC%20TR%20TRUSTEE), [Snellville, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Snellville), S/N 474
- [N237E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N237E): [Heyrman Vernon J Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HEYRMAN%20VERNON%20J%20TRUSTEE), [De Pere, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/De%20Pere), built 1940, S/N 554
- [N25462](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N25462): [Plane Fun Inc Tr Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PLANE%20FUN%20INC%20TR%20TRUSTEE), [Snellville, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Snellville), built 1940, S/N 567
- [N25463](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N25463): [Watkins Arlo S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WATKINS%20ARLO%20S), [Chandler, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Chandler), built 1940, S/N 568
- [N25465](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N25465): [Hoyle Clifford L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOYLE%20CLIFFORD%20L), [Pueblo, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Pueblo), built 1940, S/N 570
- [N25468](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N25468): [Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WESTERN%20ANTIQUE%20AEROPLANE%20%26%20AUTOMOBILE%20MUSEUM), [Hood River, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Hood%20River), built 1940, S/N 573
- [N25483](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N25483): [Heuer Qumn K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HEUER%20QUMN%20K), [Bemidji, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Bemidji), S/N 578
- [N25485](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N25485): [Sharp Roscoe A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHARP%20ROSCOE%20A), [Deer Park, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Deer%20Park), built 1940, S/N 580
- [N32450](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N32450): [City Of Liberal](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CITY%20OF%20LIBERAL), [Liberal, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Liberal), S/N 583
- [N32454](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N32454): [Spee James C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SPEE%20JAMES%20C), [Redlands, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Redlands), S/N 587
- [N32455](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N32455): [Glover William S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GLOVER%20WILLIAM%20S), [Mount Pleasant, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Mount%20Pleasant), built 1941, S/N 588
- [N89Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N89Y): [Kinzie Paul W Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KINZIE%20PAUL%20W%20TRUSTEE), [Alva, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Alva), built 1940, S/N 564
- [N99461](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N99461): [George Mike](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GEORGE%20MIKE), [Springfield, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Springfield), built 1956, S/N 461

## NTSB investigations (3)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB SEA87LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA009), Oct 12, 1986: Cessna 165 (N25468), Emmett, ID, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW68F0126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW68F0126), Jul 30, 1967: Cessna C-165 (N25462), Fort Worth, TX, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX66D0184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX66D0184), Oct 30, 1965: Cessna C-165 (N47X), Hemet, CA, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (4)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Incident 20120520009969I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120520009969I), May 20, 2012: Cessna C-165 (N237E), De Pere, WI, Minor damage. Pilot landed at home base airport 9WS2 (Antique Aerodrome, De Pere, WI) on the south sod runway. Green bay airport (grb), which is 7 miles north of 9WS2,…
- [Incident 19890322014779I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890322014779I), Mar 22, 1989: Cessna C165 (N20765), Medford, OR, Minor damage. On landing roll out right gear drag link broke. Right main strut rotated. Aircraft ground looped.
- [Accident 19861012048519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19861012048519A), Oct 12, 1986: Cessna C165 (N25468), Emmett, ID, Substantial damage. The aircraft veered left on takeoff roll and struck a parked aircraft. Pilot was unfamiliar with tailwheel aircraft
- [Incident 19840915055859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840915055859I), Sep 15, 1984: Cessna C38 (N19483), Wichita, KS, Minor damage. Lost directional control on a crosswind landing roll. Ground looped. Damaged a wing tip aileron and elevator.

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (14)

Approved for this model: the STC's model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. In force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has.

- [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 SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC
- [STC SA01757WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01757WI): To allow the use of UL91 or UL94 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Swift Fuels LLC
- [STC SA04776NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04776NY): The HIPEC Covering and Finishing System must be performed and maintained. HIPEC Aircraft Coatings Inc
- [STC SA01831WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01831WI): To allow the use of UL91 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Petersen Aviation Inc
- [STC SA00344BO PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00344BO%20PAGE%201): Installation of Parmetheus Plus LED PAR36 and PAR46 taxi and landing lights. Whelen Aerospace Technologies
- [STC SA02212AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02212AK): Replacement of existing landing and/or taxi light reflector and bulbs with high intensity discharge (HID) lighting systems. Seaplanes North LLC
- [STC SA02283SE PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02283SE%20PAGE%201): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In Flight Data) CGR-30P. Electronics International Inc
- [STC SA02402SE PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02402SE%20PAGE%201): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In-Flight Data) CGR-30C. Electronics International Inc
- [STC SA00068SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00068SE): Installation of fuel flow/pressure instruments. (W/TSIO-360-MB1). Electronics International Inc
- [STC SA01988SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01988SE): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In-Flight Data) MVP-50P. Electronics International Inc
- [STC SA02546AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02546AT): Installation of Wipline 2350 amphibious floats. Approved for installation on serial number 467 ONLY. Larson Glenn L and Hindall George R
- [STC SA02072AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02072AK): Installation of hourmeter airspeed switch. Avalaska Inc
- [STC SA1351WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1351WE): Replace existing fabric on wings, fuselage, empennage, and/or control surfaces, with Ceconite101 material. (262A Series -12). Ceconite Inc

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Skycopter C-165](https://openairdocs.org/model/skycopter-c-165): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 0563994
- [Swallow C-165](https://openairdocs.org/model/swallow-c-165): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 8760401

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