- Manufacturer (registry)
- CESSNA
- Model
- T188C
- Registry code
- 2073012
- Registered
- 42 aircraft
- Type
- Fixed wing single engine
- Engines
- 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats
- 1
- Weight class
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification
- Type certificated
- Data sheet
- TCDSA9CE
- 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 · 166
| 1978 | 23 |
|---|---|
| 1979 | 46 |
| 1980 | 54 |
| 1981 | 32 |
| 1982 | 8 |
| 1983 | 2 |
| 1984 | 1 |
Airworthiness directives that may apply · 8
ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.
| 1981 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 |
Airframe · Cessna T188C
AD 2023-09-09Exhaust Turbine System (Recip)AD 2023-10-02Indicating/Recording System, NavigationAD 2011-10-09Seat Rails and Roller Housing InspectionsAD 2000-06-01Fuel Strainer AssemblyAD 97-01-13Fuel, Oil and Hydraulic HosesAD 84-10-01 R1Bladder Fuel CellsAD 86-19-11Contaminated FuelAD 80-25-07 R1Oil CoolersSuperseded and historical ADs · 1
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Information bulletins that may apply · 3
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Registered aircraft · 42
N188HTReady Aim Flyer LLC · New Castle, DEN2034JMd Aero LLC · Somerton, AZN2063JWest Aviation Inc · Creston, IA
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NTSB investigations · 157
Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.
Of 17 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 115 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.
NTSB CEN26LA286Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna T188C · Randolph, NEThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a tree during a low-level aerial application flight.NTSB CEN25FA273Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportCessna T188C · Oregon, ILOn July 22, 2025, about 0930 central daylight time, a Cessna T188C, N2802J, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Oregon, Illinois. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations…NTSB ERA25LA243Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna T188C · Mount Gilead, OHThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while in a turn during initial climb and the exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at a low altitude.
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FAA incident reports · 180
Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.
Accident 20250722021699ACessna T188C · Mt. Morris, ILOn July 22, 2025, at 1445Z, the pilot in command (PIC) of [privacy data omitted], a Cessna T188C, departed Ogle County Airport (C55), near mount Morris, IL on a 14 CFR part 137 aerial application flight. The flight was conducted in visual meteorological…Accident 20250626008939ACessna T188C · Mount Gilead, OHPilot said he was departing rwy 10 at 0915 on June 26,2025 at Morrow County Airport with 235 gallons of water and 50 gallons of fuel on board. Shortly after take off he felt the wind change and the aircraft stalled on his departure turn at approximately 40…Incident 20211104018399ICessna T188C · Tampa, FLOn 11/004/2021, at approximately 10:35 EST, N2082J, a 1978 Cessna T188C, s/n: T18803372T [privacy data omitted]. The aircraft made a forced landing on [privacy data omitted] in a suburb NE of Tampa due to engine failure. The aircraft landed safety in the…
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Service difficulty reports · 10
SDR 2009FA0000628Bolt · brokenDURING LANDING, THE MLG BOLT FAILED. INVESTIGATION INDICATES THE CHAMFERED WASHER MS2002C12 WAS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY. BOLT TIME IN SERVICE IS UNKNOWN.SDR RUAGACC61007Spring · failedAIRCRAFT ACCIDENT. LT MLG (SPRING) FAILED DURING TAKEOFF ATTEMPT, APPROXIMATELY 6 INCHES ABOVE AXLE. NO EVIDENCE OF PREVIOUS FRACTURE (CRACK) COULD BE DETECTED. LT WING BUCKLED AND AIRCRAFT NOSED OVER. SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE, NO INJURIES.SDR 2004FA0000085Impulse Coupling · looseIMPULSE COUPLING RIVET BECAME LOOSE IN HUB, ALLOWING INTERFERENCE BETWEEN PAWL AND MAGNETO HOUSING. PAWL HAD WORN THROUGH HOUSING, CRACKING THE MOUNTING FLANGE.SDR 2003FA0000088Intake Valve · leakingAT 470 HOURS ON REBUILT ENGINE, ALL CYLINDERS WERE REMOVE FOR INTAKE VALVE LEAKAGE. ALL VALVE SEATS WERE EASILY RECONDITIONED, BUT VALVES SHOWED MAJOR IDENTATION AT THE SEAT CONTACT AREA, WITH APPARENT MOVEMENT OF VALVE MATERIAL OUTWARD.SDR 99ZZZX522Bolts · looseDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, HORIZONTAL STABILIZER WAS FOUND LOOSE. REAR ATTACH BOLTS HAD LOOSENED. THIS IS SECOND AIRCRAFT. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDS EXTRA CARE DURING INSPECTIONS.SDR 97ZZZX4767Hub · crackedINSPECTION FOUND HUB CRACKED (OVER 3 INCHES LONG) ON FRONT OF NR 3 BLADE SOCKET AND AROUND BOTH LIPS OF NR 3 BLADE SOCKET. NR 3 BLADE BEARING BROKEN AND BUTT AREA OF NR 3 BLADE DAMAGED BEYOND REPAIRABLE LIMITS (BLADE MODEL: G90DFA-10). SCRAP HUB SENT TO MCCSDR 96ZZZX5483Hose · leakingTHE ENGINE LOST POWER, AN EMERGENCY LANDING ACCOMPLISHED WITH SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. AN EXAMINATION OF THE ENGINE FOUND THE FUEL HOSE BETWEEN THE THROTTLE AND CONTROL ASSY AND THE FUEL MANIFOLD LEAKING AT A 20 PSI CHECK. THE BAND ON THE HOSE INDICATEDSDR 96ZZZX4422Harness · failedPILOT'S SHOULDER HARNESS WEBBING BROKE. WAS NOTED DURING ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION. SUBMITTER STATED COULD BE A RESULT OF FORCES DURING IMPACT. WEBBING MAY HAVE BEEN 'SUN' DETERIORATED.SDR 95ZZZX3987Crankshaft · brokeNEW V.A.R. CRANKSHAFT BROKE BETWEEN NR 2 AND NR 3 CYLINDERS. THIS CRANKSHAFT HAD A TOTAL TIME OF 442 HOURS SINCE NEW. FAILURE WAS IN-FLIGHT AND PILOT MADE SAFE LANDING WITH NO DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT OR PROPERTY. THIS APPEARS TO BE A DEFECTIVE CRANKSHAFT.SDR 95ZZZX831Crankshaft · high runoutENGINE WAS DISASSEMBLED FOR REPAIR OF CRACKED CRANKCASE. INSPECTION OF CRANKSHAFT 631716 REVEALED HIGH RUN-OUT OF ALL MEASUREMENT POINTS, BUT NO CRACKS. ENGINE HAS NO PROP STRIKE HISTORY. IT WAS ALSO NOTED THAT LARGE FLAKES OF NITRIDED MATERIAL HAD CHIPPED
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STCs that may be installed · 110
Approved for this model: the STC’s model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has.
STC SA01800SEFabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control.STC SA01861SEFabrication and installation of Landing Light ControllerSTC SA04837NYInstallation of AeroLED's Holdings, LLC., position lights, navigation lights, strobe lights and beacon lights
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