Cessna S550 airworthiness directives

Aircraft by year built · 135

1984Registered nowDeregistered2026

Aircraft by the year they were built: 135 aircraft
1984	16
1985	52
1986	25
1987	21
1988	14
1990	1
1992	1
1997	1
1999	1
2000	1
2002	2

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 18

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

1986In forceSuperseded2026

ADs by the year they took effect: 19 ADs
1986	2
1988	3
1989	1
1990	2
1993	1
2001	2
2004	1
2006	2
2007	1
2008	1
2013	1
2015	1
2023	1

Airframe · Cessna S550

AD 2023-10-02Indicating/Recording System, NavigationEffective May 26, 2023 · Supersedes AD 2021-23-12 AD 2015-17-12Air conditioningEffective Sep 29, 2015 AD 2013-09-11Air ConditioningEffective Jul 5, 2013

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  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 ('2076607', '2076610'))
  ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESC"

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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 ('2076607', '2076610'))
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 · 3

Airframe · Cessna S550

SAIB AIR-21-15R1Navigation SystemIssued Sep 16, 2021 SAIB NM-14-08Fuselage: Aerodynamic FairingsIssued Jan 23, 2014 SAIB NM-10-13Navigation: Flight Management SystemIssued Jan 7, 2010

Historical bulletins · 1

SAIB AIR-21-15Navigation SystemIssued Aug 26, 2021

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  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 ('2076607', '2076610'))
  GROUP BY s.saib_number ORDER BY issue_date DESC"

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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 ('2076607', '2076610'))
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Registered aircraft · 94

N123FFN123ff LLC · North Palm Beach, FLS/N S550-0005 N123TLN919cs LLC · Colts Neck, NJBuilt 1987 · S/N S550-0124 N163JN163j LLC · Smithfield, NCBuilt 1987 · S/N S550-0122

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('2076607', '2076610')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('2076607', '2076610')
ORDER BY n_number

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STCs approved for this model · 204

STC SA00279LAInstallation of Ameri-King AK-950 Global Positioning System Navigation Switching/Annunciator Panel and Associated EquipmentAmeri-King Corporation STC SA00749ATModification of flush type fuel caps for installation of a locking cylinder and keeper. (1964 and subsequent)Aero Trim, Inc STC SA00833WIInstallation of a seat headrest.Aviation Fabricators Inc

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  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 = 'S550')
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WHERE s.stc_number IN (SELECT stc_number FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc_model.parquet' WHERE model_key = 'S550')
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NTSB investigations · 9

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

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 3 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB WPR25FA161Accident · 6 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportCessna S550 · San Diego, CAOn May 22, 2025, at 0347 Pacific daylight time (PDT), a Cessna Citation S550, N666DS, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near San Diego, California. The pilot and five passengers were fatally injured. Eight people on the ground received minor…May 22, 2025 · N666DS · Destroyed NTSB ERA25LA165Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportCessna S550 · Hilton Head Island, SCOn March 19, 2025, about 1445 eastern daylight time, a Cessna S550 airplane, N627HS, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. The airline transport pilot and passenger were not injured. The…Mar 19, 2025 · N627HS · Substantial damage NTSB ERA15IA008Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna S550 · Tampa, FLThe lack of flat roller bearings in the two elevator trim tab actuators and maintenance personnel’s inadequate lubrication of the left elevator trim tab actuator, both of which resulted in the overstress fracture of the left internal screw and subsequent…Oct 4, 2014 · N550AJ · No damage NTSB ERA11CA128Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportExcalibur Excalibur · Immokalee, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a high speed taxi test resulting in unintentional flight and ground collision.Jan 30, 2011 · N818RJ · Substantial damage NTSB OPS11IA054Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna S550 · Teterboro, NJThe pilot of the F900 overshooting of the final approach course, which conflicted with traffic in the pattern. Contributing to the accident was the lack of appropriate coordination between the tower controller and the approach controller.Oct 20, 2010 · N406CT · 3 aircraft · No damage NTSB LAX07FA150Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna S550 · Dillon, MTAn in-flight loss of control for undetermined reasons.May 3, 2007 · N22HP · Destroyed NTSB LAX02LA252Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna S550 · Big Bear City, CAThe pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point which resulted in an overrun. Contributing factors were the pilot's improper in-flight planning, improper use of performance data, the tailwind condition, failure to perform a go-around, and the…Aug 13, 2002 · N50BK · Destroyed NTSB NYC84LA302Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 305A · Madison, CTPurpose of flt was fam in this make/model for front seat plt by rear seat check-out plt. Preflight fuel quantity was checked by ref to gages only. Left tank read 1/2 full. Neither plt recalled rt tank reading. After takeoff, at about 150 ft, complete pwr loss…Sep 3, 1984 · N11SU · Substantial damage NTSB NYC73FNC23Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 305A · Warren, VTSep 2, 1972 · N11SU · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage

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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 ('2076607', '2076610') ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

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  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 ('2076607', '2076610')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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FAA incident reports · 31

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

Accident 20250522005679ACessna S550 · San Diego, CAOn Thursday, may 22, 2025 at approximately 3:47AM local time, a Cessna citation S550 crashed while on approach to San Diego Montgomery field (kmyf). The aircraft crashed in a residential neighborhood, seriously damaging multiple homes and vehicles. The…May 22, 2025 · N666DS · Destroyed · 6 fatal Incident 20250417003289ICessna S550 · Auburn, ALAfter landing [privacy data omitted]turned to exit runway on taxiway and applied brake and suffered brake failure causing aircraft to leave taxiway.Apr 17, 2025 · N181G · No damage Accident 20250319002649ACessna S550 · Hilton Head, SCAircraft suffered an un-commanded nose landing gear (NLG) retraction event when landing at Hilton Head, SC (hxd). The lower forward section of the fuselage suffered substantial damage. Both left and right main landing gear (MLG) remained down and locked…Mar 19, 2025 · N627HS · Substantial damage

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Service difficulty reports · 127

SDR 2021F00166Seal · failedSMOKE IN COCKPIT, ENGINE OIL INDICATIONS.Jun 15, 2021 · N802Q · Cessna S550 · Turbine Engine Oil System SDR IPMAS55030012121Coupling · rupturedDURING CLIMB A NOISE WAS HEARD FOLLOWED BY A CABIN DECOMPRESSION. EMERGENCY DESCENT AND DECLARED EMERGENCY RETURNED AND LANDED WITHOUT FURTHER EVENT. MAINTENANCE DISCOVERED OUTER DUCT TO ACM RUPTURED AND INNDER DUCT DISCONNECTED.Jan 21, 2021 · N509RP · Cessna S550 · Cabin Cooling System SDR 2017FA0000523Relay · defectiveON 10/20/2017, AT APPROX 2000Z, ON VISUAL APPROACH TO KLAS, CREW NOTICED THE RED GEAR UNLOCKED INDICATION UPON GEAR EXTENSION. CREW ALSO HAD THREE GREEN GEAR SAFE LIGHTS AS WELL, AND THE GEAR HORN WOULD NOT SILENCE WITH THE FLAPS DOWN. CREW EXECUTED A 'GO AROct 20, 2017 · N750JM · Cessna S550 · Landing Gear Position and Warning

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