# Cessna LC 40-550FG - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 05629G4 - Manufacturer (registry): CESSNA AIRCRAFT CO - Model: LC 40-550FG - Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 1 · Reciprocating - Seats: 2 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS A00003SE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A00003SE) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Textron Aviation Inc. - Registered aircraft: 0 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-lc-40-550fg 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. - [AD 2023-09-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-09-09): Exhaust Turbine System (Recip) · Aerostar PA-60-600 (Aerostar 600), PA-60-601 (Aerostar 601), PA-60-601P (Aerostar 601P) and 292 more. Effective Jul 17, 2023 - [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 2022-03-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-03-15): Fuel Quantity Indicator · Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System (STC SA01899WI or SA02658SE). Effective Mar 21, 2022 - [AD 2013-11-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-11-10): Fuselage Structure (General) · Cessna LC40-550FG, LC41-550FG and LC42-550FG. Effective Jul 26, 2013 - [AD 2011-03-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-03-04): Stabilizers · Cessna LC40-550FG, LC41-550FG and LC42-550FG. Effective Mar 14, 2011 - [AD 2007-07-06 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-07-06-R1): Aileron and elevator control systems · Cessna LC40-550FG, LC41-550FG and LC42-550FG. Effective Dec 5, 2008 - [AD 2008-02-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-02-06): GSM 85 servo gearbox units · Cessna 182T, 206H, LC40-550FG and 11 more. Effective Feb 26, 2008 - [AD 2005-01-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-01-19): Mode S transponders · GARMIN International GTX 330D, GTX 330, GTX 33D and 830 more. Effective Feb 23, 2005 - [AD 2005-02-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-02-01): Takeoff chart distance values · Cessna LC40-550FG and LC42-550FG. Effective Jan 21, 2005 - [AD 2004-06-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-06-09): Fuel pressure transducer · Cessna LC40-550FG and LC42-550FG. Effective May 3, 2004 Historical (superseded or no longer in force): - [AD 2009-09-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-09-09) (historical): Rudder hinge brackets · Cessna LC40-550FG, LC41-550FG and LC42-550FG. Effective May 11, 2009 - [AD 2007-07-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-07-06) (historical): Aileron and the elevator linear bearings and control rods · Cessna LC40-550FG, LC41-550FG and LC42-550FG. Effective Apr 9, 2007 ## Information bulletins (advisory) (2) - [SAIB SW-18-31](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-18-31): NAVIGATION, ATTITUDE, AND DIRECTION DATA SYSTEM. Issued Nov 21, 2018 - [SAIB CE-09-12](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-09-12): Navigation: CRS/BARO Knob Interference in some G1000/G900X/G950 Installations. Issued Feb 11, 2009 ## Registered aircraft None registered with this model now. ## NTSB investigations None matched to aircraft with this model. ## FAA accident and incident reports None matched to aircraft with this model. ## Service difficulty reports (11) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR 2017FA0000532](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000532), Sep 22, 2017: AUTOPILOT SYS. MALFUNCTIONED. FOR ABOUT THREE YEARS MY AUTOPILOT WILL ABRUPTLY CLIMB AND DESCEND UP TO 300 FEET IN ALTITUDE HOLD AND WILL CLIMB AND DESCEND IN A SET VERTICAL RATE CLIMB OR DE - [SDR 2013FA0000641](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000641), Nov 18, 2013: CONTROL ROD. WORN. LEFT FLAP CONTROL ROD HAS EXCESSIVE PLAY. THE ROD ASSEMBLY IS PN LA57263101 WHICH IS CONTRUCTED BY PN 286102-8 FOR THE URETHANE INSULATOR AND PN 2562102-3 AND 2 - [SDR 2011FA0000438](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000438), Jun 20, 2011: STARTER. SHORTED. LAST NOVEMBER 2010, INSTALLED A REBUILT STARTER ADAPTER. MFG’S WARRANTEE REQUIRED A O/H STARTER, SO I SENT MY STARTER FOR OVERHAUL. LAST WEEK, ON START, VOLTAGE - [SDR 2011FA0000017](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000017), Jan 8, 2011: ADAPTER. FAILED. SECOND STARTER ADAPTER FAILURE IN 1000 HOURS. THE FIRST STARTER ADAPTER FAILED AT 250 HOURS. THE FAILURE RATE ON THE STARTER ADAPTER IS UNACCEPTABILITY HIGH. - [SDR 2009FA0000385](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0000385), May 1, 2009: HOUSING. CRACKED. FOUND A CRACK IN THE ALTERNATOR HOUSING. NOT AIRWORTHY, NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. TIME IN SERVICE 510 HOURS. (K) - [SDR MDR4012009005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MDR4012009005), Apr 1, 2009: TUBE. CHAFED. THE OIL FILLER TUBES ARE BEING CHAFED BEYOND MFG LIMIT OF .010 DUE TO CONTACT WITH THE CYLINDER BAFFLING BETWEEN CYLINDERS NR 2 AND 4. SHOULD THE TUBE CHAFE COM - [SDR 2009FA0000247](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0000247), Mar 2, 2009: SPEED BRAKE. FAILED. THE ACFT USES PRECISE FLIGHT SPEEDBRAKES. 31 AUG 07, FOUND A PROBLEM WITH THE SPEEDBRAKES AND WERE REPLACED. THE SPEEDBRAKES HAVE BEEN OVERHAULED (5) TIMES SINC - [SDR 2007FA0000495](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000495), Jun 6, 2007: HEATER. DEBONDED. INBOARD PORTION OF ALL THREE PROP DEICE BOOTS DEBONDED AGAIN. ON THIS PROP, NEW BLADES WERE SENT FROM HARTZELL DUE TO DEBOND OF PREVIOUS BOOTS AT 28.4 HRS TT AN - [SDR 2004FA0000573](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000573), Jun 2, 2004: CLAMP. CRACKED. AD WAS COMPLIED WITH AT 250 HOURS BY INSP AND INSTALLATION OF MFG SERVICE KIT (PN CK-002) (WORM TYPE CLAMP) INSTALLED ON THE FUEL PRESSURE TRANSDUCER. THE CLAMP - [SDR 2003FA0001246](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0001246), Dec 16, 2003: LINK. MISMANUFACTURED. WHILE RIGGING AC, USING TORQUE SPEC FROM MFG MM. AILERON FINAL CONTROL LINK THREADS WERE DESTROYED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO REACH LOW END OF SPECIFIED TORQUE (REF MF - [SDR 2003FA0000463](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000463), May 9, 2003: PUMP. FAILED. DRY AIR VACUMM PUMP SHAFT SHEARD IN FLIGHT AT AROUND 7.0 HRS TOTAL TIME SINCE NEW. THE BACK-UP PUMP MODEL NR CH216CW SERIAL NR C40069 ALSO FAILED BEFORE REACHIN ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (83, first 50) 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 SA02571SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02571SE): Installation of Garmin G500/G600 TXi Integrated Avionics System (Primary Flight Display, Multi-Function Display, and Engine Indicating System Display). Garmin International Inc - [STC SA01800SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01800SE): Fabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control. TCW Technologies, LLC - [STC SA01861SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01861SE): Fabrication and installation of Landing Light Controller. TCW Technologies, LLC - [STC SA02279AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02279AT): Installation of a Boom Beam bulb, starter, and ballast. Whelen Aerospace Technologies - [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 SA12406WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA12406WI): Installation of a Garmin AXIS Flight Display System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA02636SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02636SE): Installation of Garmin GPS 175 Navigation System and GNX 375 Navigation System with ADS-B In/Out Transponder. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA02019SE-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02019SE-D): Installation of Garmin Model GTN 625/635/650; 725/750 Navigation System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA00079NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00079NY): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K008 on single and multi engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Teledyne Continental reciprocating engines of 450 horsepower or less. Airwolf Filter Corporation - [STC SA02511SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02511SE): Installation of replacement fuel quantity indicator sending unit(s). CiES Inc - [STC SA02738CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02738CH): Installation of L-3 Communications Avionics Systems. Acron Aviation Inc - [STC SA04046CH PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04046CH%20PAGE%201): Installation of L-3 GENESIS (TM) Electronic Standby Instrument System (ESI-500/MAG-500). Acron Aviation Inc - [STC SA04378CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04378CH): Installation of an engine modified per STC SE04349CH. SureFly Partners Ltd - [STC SA02658SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02658SE): Installation of Garmin GI 275 Multi-Function Display System. Garmin International 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 SA01967WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01967WI): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas. General Aviation Modifications Inc - [STC SA02444AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02444AK): Approval of the L-3 Communications NGT 9000/9000R ADS-B system installed. ADS-B Technologies LLC - [STC SA11174SC PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA11174SC%20PAGE%201): Installation of BendixKing by Honeywell KSN 770 and KSN 765 WAAS LPV approach capable nav/comm systems. Honeywell International Inc (Bendix King) - [STC SA10822SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA10822SC): Installation of EFD1000 Primary Flight Display. Aspen Avionics Inc - [STC SA00401BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00401BO): Installation of a SkyTrax100B UAT receiver. Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA10236SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA10236SC): Installation of a GDC 31 Roll Steering Converter. DAC International Inc - [STC SA02268CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02268CH): Installation of Airwolf Filter Corp. Air Oil Separator. Airwolf Filter Corporation - [STC SA01714WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01714WI): Installation of a Garmin transponders: (a) GTX 330/330D/33/33D with ADS-B Out functionality; (b) GTX 335/335R/345/345R with ADS-B Out and In functionality; or (c) GTX 335R/345R with ADS-B Out functionality in select airplanes installed with G950/G1000 systems. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA03286CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA03286CH): Install an electronic engine ignition system. Electroair Acquisition Corporation - [STC SA04032CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04032CH): Install rocker switch assemblies. Electroair Acquisition Corporation - [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 SA02153LA-D PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02153LA-D%20PAGE%201): Installation of Garmin G600 Primary Flight Display (PFD) and Multifunction Display (MFD) System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA02013CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02013CH): Installation of Avidyne Corporation Traffic Advisory System (TAS). Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA01933LA-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01933LA-D): Installation of Garmin Model 400W / 500W Series GPS-WAAS Navigation System. Garmin International Inc - [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 SA2586NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2586NM): Installation of J.P. Instruments temperature monitoring systems. J P Instruments - [STC SA00343BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00343BO): Installation of a single configuration or a dual configuration Avidyne Corporation Integrated Flight Display, Model IFD540 loaded with Release 10.0 software (or later FAA approved release). Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA00353BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00353BO): Installation of an auto lean system. Flight Enhancements LLC - [STC SA00352BO PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00352BO%20PAGE%201): Installation of an Avidyne Corporation Mode A/C/S Transponder with ADS-B Out capability, Model AXP340 loaded with Version 3.13 software (or later FAA approved version),. Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA01734SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01734SE): Application of Stewart Systems synthetic fabric covering system to aircraft fuselage, wings, tail surfaces, control surfaces and related parts. Andrew D. Humphrey - [STC SA11172SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA11172SC): Installation of an ADS600-B Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Universal Access Transceiver (UAT) and Global Positioning System (GPS) antenna. NavWorx Inc - [STC SA02119SE PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02119SE%20PAGE%201): Installation of Garmin GDL 88 ADS-B UAT Transceiver System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA01969SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01969SE): Installation of a Mid-Continent MD302 Standby Attitude Module. Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics - [STC SA01229SE PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01229SE%20PAGE%201): Installation of GNS 480 (CNX80) GPS WAAS Navigator with integrated VHF Navigation and Communication radios. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA01435WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01435WI): Installation of TKS Ice Protection System Components, with placard stating, 'INTENTIONAL FLIGHT INTO KNOWN ICING IS PROHIBITED'. CAV Ice Protection Inc - [STC SA02442AK PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02442AK%20PAGE%201): Approval of the L-3 Communications NGT 2000/2500 ADS-B system. ADS-B Technologies, LLC - [STC SA01933LA-D PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01933LA-D%20PAGE%201): Installation of Garmin Model 400W / 500W Series GPS-WAAS Navigation System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA02930NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02930NY): Installation of Insight Instrument Corporation Graphic Engine Monitor (GEM 610C) models G3, G2, and G1 and 1200C model G4 as primary Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT), Exhaust Gas Temperature (EGT), and Turbine Inlet Temperature (TIT) Instruments. Insight Instrument Corporation - [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 SA02121SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02121SE): Installation of Garmin GTS 825 (TAS) or GTS 855 (TCAS I) Traffic System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA00269BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00269BO): Installation of Avidyne Corporation TWX 670 Tactical Weather Detection System P/N 850-00026-000-( ) consisting of Avidyne Processor P/N 700-00033-000-( ), Sensor Systems Inc. Antenna P/N S72-1715-1 with doubler plate P/N S72-171530-1, and Avidyne Mounting Tray P/N 700-00034-000. Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA02717NY PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02717NY%20PAGE%201): Installation of VoiceFlight Systems LLC VFS101 Speech Recognition Module. VoiceFlight Systems LLC - [STC SA02015SE-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02015SE-D): Installation of Garmin G500 Primary Flight Display (PFD) and Multifunction Display (MFD) System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA01838SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01838SE): Installation of sunvisor assembly part number 1381000. Rosen Sunvisor Systems LLC All 83: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-lc-40-550fg/stcs.md ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Lancair LC-40-550FG](https://openairdocs.org/model/lancair-lc-40-550fg): 64 registered aircraft, registry code 5150000 - [Pacific Aviation Composites US LC 40-550FG](https://openairdocs.org/model/pacific-aviation-composites-us-lc-40-550fg): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 05603A4 - [Columbia Aircraft Mfg LC40-550FG](https://openairdocs.org/model/columbia-aircraft-mfg-lc40-550fg): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 5150010 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.