# Cessna T303 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 2073820 - Manufacturer (registry): CESSNA - Model: T303 - Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 2 · Reciprocating - Seats: 4 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS A34CE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A34CE) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Textron Aviation Inc. - Registered aircraft: 59 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-t303 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 2011-10-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-10-09): Seat Rails and Roller Housing Inspections · Cessna 150A, 150B, 150C and 221 more. Effective Jun 17, 2011 - [AD 2008-26-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-26-10): Alternate static air source selector valve · Cessna 172, 172A, 172B and 179 more. Effective Jan 5, 2009 - [AD 2008-10-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-10-02): Part number identification placard · Cessna 172, 172R, 172RG and 64 more. Effective May 12, 2008 - [AD 2004-25-16 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-25-16-R1): Fuel regulator shutoff valve · Bombardier CL-215-1A10, CL-215-6B11 (CL-215T Variant), CL-215-6B11 (CL-415 Variant) and 64 more. Effective Jun 20, 2005 - [AD 98-04-28](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-04-28): AFM - Limitations Section - Icing · Cessna 310R, 335, 340A and 12 more. Effective Mar 13, 1998 - [AD 97-01-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-01-13): Fuel, Oil and Hydraulic Hoses · Cessna 150, 150A, 150B and 232 more. Effective Feb 3, 1997 - [AD 95-09-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-09-13): Fuel Inlet Float Valve · Cessna 402C, 404, 414A and 2 more. Effective Jun 14, 1995 - [AD 91-11-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/91-11-09): Nose Gear Actuator Attachment Fitting · Cessna T303. Effective Jun 28, 1991 - [AD 87-21-02 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/87-21-02-R1): Fuel Filler Openings · Cessna 310D, 310E, 310F and 41 more. Effective Jun 16, 1989 - [AD 88-25-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/88-25-04): AFM/POH Changes - Magneto · Cessna P210N, T210L, T210M and 2 more. Effective Dec 26, 1988 - [AD 86-01-01 R2](https://openairdocs.org/ad/86-01-01-R2): Placard - Icing Condition · Cessna T303. Effective Jul 13, 1987 - [AD 85-23-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/85-23-06): Fuel Metering Units Inspection · Cessna T303. Effective Feb 5, 1986 - [AD 85-11-05 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/85-11-05-R1): AFM Placard - Icing Condition · Cessna T303. Effective Jul 31, 1985 Historical (superseded or no longer in force): - [AD 87-20-03 R2](https://openairdocs.org/ad/87-20-03-R2) (historical): Seat Tracks · Cessna 150A, 150B, 150C and 212 more. Effective Sep 24, 1990 ## Information bulletins (advisory) (6) - [SAIB CE-13-16](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-13-16): Hydraulic Power Pack/Landing Gear System. Issued Feb 8, 2013 - [SAIB CE-12-41](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-12-41): Flight Controls Loose Glide Screw. Issued Aug 9, 2012 - [SAIB CE-12-14](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-12-14): Three Alternative Methods of Compliance for AD 2011-10-09. Issued Jan 25, 2012 - [SAIB CE-09-10](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-09-10): Availability of Secondary Seat Stops for Pilot and Copilot Seats. Issued Feb 5, 2009 - [SAIB CE-06-46R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-06-46R1): . Issued Sep 18, 2006 - [SAIB CE-90-03R2](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-90-03R2): . Issued Aug 26, 2002 ## Registered aircraft (59, first 50) - [N11FV](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11FV): [International Aor Service Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/INTERNATIONAL%20AOR%20SERVICE%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Carson City, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Carson%20City), built 1982, S/N T303-00133 - [N1276V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1276V): [New Horizon Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NEW%20HORIZON%20AVIATION%20INC), [Warwick, RI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/RI/Warwick), built 1984, S/N T30300262 - [N1385V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1385V): [303 Tango Charlie LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/303%20TANGO%20CHARLIE%20LLC), [Newark, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Newark), built 1984, S/N T30300266 - [N1919V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1919V): [High Mountain Properties LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HIGH%20MOUNTAIN%20PROPERTIES%20LLC), [Idaho Falls, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Idaho%20Falls), built 1984, S/N T30300271 - [N212HR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N212HR): [Export Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EXPORT%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Santa Fe, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Santa%20Fe), S/N T30300239 - [N217ME](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N217ME): [Air Research Ca Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIR%20RESEARCH%20CA%20INC), [Torrance, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Torrance), built 1983, S/N T30300188 - [N2268C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2268C): [Cozach LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COZACH%20LLC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1982, S/N T30300081 - [N2275C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2275C): [Crusader Medical Consulting LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CRUSADER%20MEDICAL%20CONSULTING%20LLC), [Boonville, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Boonville), built 1982, S/N T30300085 - [N27HA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N27HA): [Lmn Aircraft Leasing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LMN%20AIRCRAFT%20LEASING%20LLC), [Sellersburg, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Sellersburg), built 1982, S/N T30300064 - [N285AT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N285AT): [International Air Services Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/INTERNATIONAL%20AIR%20SERVICES%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Carson City, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Carson%20City), S/N T30300005 - [N303AB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N303AB): [Marc Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MARC%20INC), [Bolton, MS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MS/Bolton), built 1981, S/N T30300028 - [N303CC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N303CC): [Spectrum Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SPECTRUM%20AVIATION%20INC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1982, S/N T30300069 - [N303CG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N303CG): [Solomon Mark Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOLOMON%20MARK%20TRUSTEE), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1981, S/N T30300022 - [N303CM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N303CM): [Advantage Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ADVANTAGE%20AVIATION%20INC), [Charlotte, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Charlotte), built 1984, S/N T30300296 - [N303DB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N303DB): [Bas Part Sales LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BAS%20PART%20SALES%20LLC), [Greeley, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Greeley), built 1981, S/N T30300043 - [N303DK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N303DK): [Trading Planes Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TRADING%20PLANES%20INC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1982, S/N T303-00068 - [N303HL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N303HL): [Lao Che Airfreight LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LAO%20CHE%20AIRFREIGHT%20LLC), [North Weymouth, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/North%20Weymouth), built 1982, S/N T30300038 - [N303JP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N303JP): [Jep Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JEP%20INC), [Clarksville, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Clarksville), built 1982, S/N T30300067 - [N303KJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N303KJ): [Brother Michael Andrew](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BROTHER%20MICHAEL%20ANDREW), [Bedford, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Bedford), built 1984, S/N T303-00301 - [N303KS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N303KS): [Smoky Hill Ag LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SMOKY%20HILL%20AG%20LLC), [Healy, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Healy), built 1982, S/N T30300223 - [N303MB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N303MB): [N303mb Corp Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/N303MB%20CORP%20TRUSTEE), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1982, S/N T30300157 - [N303PB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N303PB): [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 1984, S/N T30300290 - [N303WA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N303WA): [Wacker Logistics LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WACKER%20LOGISTICS%20LLC), [Naples, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Naples), built 1984, S/N T30300265 - [N303WJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N303WJ): [Qualitair LLC Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/QUALITAIR%20LLC%20TRUSTEE), Michelstadt, S/N T30300087 - [N303WW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N303WW): [Qualitair LLC Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/QUALITAIR%20LLC%20TRUSTEE), Michelstadt, built 1983, S/N T30300226 - [N31KD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N31KD): [Chinook Fibre LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CHINOOK%20FIBRE%20LLC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1984, S/N T30300310 - [N323TJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N323TJ): [Guardian Wings LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GUARDIAN%20WINGS%20LLC), [Fredericksburg, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Fredericksburg), built 1983, S/N T30300243 - [N33MH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N33MH): [Akeyson Edward W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AKEYSON%20EDWARD%20W), [Durham, CT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CT/Durham), built 1982, S/N T30300076 - [N382CR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N382CR): [Skyport Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SKYPORT%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Oxford, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Oxford), built 1982, S/N T30300096 - [N412BP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N412BP): [Mission Hardward Ltd Co](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MISSION%20HARDWARD%20LTD%20CO), [Savannah, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Savannah), built 1983, S/N T30300213 - [N4308Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4308Z): [Mike Victor Yankee LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MIKE%20VICTOR%20YANKEE%20LLC), [Andover, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/Andover), built 1983, S/N T30300183 - [N4725C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4725C): [Continental Aerospace Technologies Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CONTINENTAL%20AEROSPACE%20TECHNOLOGIES%20INC), [Mobile, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Mobile), built 1982, S/N T30300118 - [N47KK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N47KK): [Hermansen Dane K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HERMANSEN%20DANE%20K), [Ormond Beach, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Ormond%20Beach), built 1983, S/N T30300216 - [N4949C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4949C): [Hatchie River Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HATCHIE%20RIVER%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Kalispell, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Kalispell), built 1982, S/N T30300128 - [N494TS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N494TS): [Deep Creek Lake Ventures LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DEEP%20CREEK%20LAKE%20VENTURES%20LLC), [Oakland, MD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MD/Oakland), built 1983, S/N T30300201 - [N4HA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4HA): [Arrington Harold M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ARRINGTON%20HAROLD%20M), [Detroit, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Detroit), built 1984, S/N T30300283 - [N5091C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5091C): [Martin Steven J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MARTIN%20STEVEN%20J), [Phoenix, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Phoenix), built 1982, S/N T30300132 - [N5461V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5461V): [Goldt Robert](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GOLDT%20ROBERT), [Simpsonville, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Simpsonville), S/N T30300300 - [N5515C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5515C): [Island Fliers LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ISLAND%20FLIERS%20LLC), [Sheridan, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Sheridan), built 1982, S/N T30300142 - [N5529V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5529V): [Candlestick Aviation Services LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CANDLESTICK%20AVIATION%20SERVICES%20LLC), [Lewes, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Lewes), built 1984, S/N T30300303 - [N564RR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N564RR): [Alpha Romeo Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ALPHA%20ROMEO%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Newark, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Newark), built 1982, S/N T30300136 - [N5ER](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5ER): [Mill Direct Textiles LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MILL%20DIRECT%20TEXTILES%20LLC), [Rollinsford, NH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NH/Rollinsford), built 1982, S/N T30300137 - [N609DS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N609DS): [Tj Air Holdings Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TJ%20AIR%20HOLDINGS%20INC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1981, S/N T30300025 - [N6486V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6486V): [Vroom Engineering Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VROOM%20ENGINEERING%20INC), [Tucson, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Tucson), built 1984, S/N T30300311 - [N6498V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6498V): [Southern Aircraft Consultancy Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOUTHERN%20AIRCRAFT%20CONSULTANCY%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Casper, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Casper), built 1984, S/N T30300313 - [N700KB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N700KB): [California Oregon Development LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CALIFORNIA%20OREGON%20DEVELOPMENT%20LLC), [Portland, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Portland), built 1983, S/N T30300211 - [N707RL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N707RL): [Applegate Properties LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/APPLEGATE%20PROPERTIES%20LLC), [Morris, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Morris), S/N T303-00008 - [N9330T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9330T): [Crusader 303 LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CRUSADER%20303%20LLC), [Eugene, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Eugene), built 1981, S/N T30300002 - [N9415C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9415C): [Southwest Plane Holdings LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOUTHWEST%20PLANE%20HOLDINGS%20LLC), [Kalispell, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Kalispell), built 1983, S/N T30300176 - [N9476C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9476C): [Zulu Echo Assets LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ZULU%20ECHO%20ASSETS%20LLC), [Port Washington, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Port%20Washington), built 1982, S/N T30300179 All 59: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-t303/aircraft.md ## NTSB investigations (26) 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 ERA19FA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19FA249), Aug 17, 2019: Cessna T303 (N303TL), Lagrangeville, NY, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: A partial loss of engine power in both engines during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. - [NTSB CEN18LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA146), Apr 24, 2018: Cessna T303 (N9746C), Pine Ridge, SD, substantial damage. Probable cause: The airplane’s inadvertent encounter with severe icing conditions during descent, which resulted in structural icing, the pilot’s inability to maintain altitude, and an emergency landing.… - [NTSB GAA18CA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA134), Feb 4, 2018: Cessna T303 (N303TL), Great Barrington, MA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to see the taxiway when returning to the ramp from the snow-covered runway, which resulted in the airplane rolling down an embankment. - [NTSB CEN13WA527](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13WA527), Sep 4, 2013: Cessna T303 (N289CW), Jersey, substantial damage, 2 fatal - [NTSB ERA10FA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA161), Mar 4, 2010: Cessna T303 (N9305T), Louisa, VA, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and secure the right engine during a loss of engine power after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engine power on the right engine… - [NTSB CHI07FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07FA022), Nov 14, 2006: Cessna T303 (N611BB), Mill Creek, IN, destroyed, 5 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot became spatially disoriented and as a result failed to maintain control of the airplane. Factors associated with the accident were the instrument meteorological conditions aloft and the… - [NTSB NYC01WA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01WA051), Oct 20, 2000: Cessna T303 (N9645C), Dossenheim, Germany, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB NYC00FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00FA023), Nov 1, 1999: Cessna T303 (N511AR), Binghampton, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper in-flight decision to descend below the decision height without the runway environment in sight, and his failure to execute a missed approach. A factor in the accident was the… - [NTSB FTW99LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA184), May 28, 1999: Cessna T303 (N400T), Houston, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The collapse of the nose landing gear for an undetermined reason. - [NTSB LAX99LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA174), May 8, 1999: Cessna T303 (N3303S), San Diego, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot-in-command's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations that resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent ditching. - [NTSB SEA98FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98FA042), Mar 3, 1998: Cessna T303 (N727RT), Midvale, ID, destroyed, 6 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. - [NTSB FTW94FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA038), Nov 26, 1993: Cessna T303 (N2297C), Rogers, AR, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S CONTINUED FLIGHT INTO KNOWN ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS, AND THE ENSUING INADVERTENT STALL. FACTORS WERE THE ICING CONDITIONS, THE FOG, THE DRIZZLE, THE DARK NIGHT LIGHT CONDITIONS, AND… - [NTSB LAX93FA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA274), Jul 4, 1993: Cessna T303 (N9667C), Prescott, AZ, destroyed, 5 fatal. Probable cause: THE PILOT MISJUDGING DISTANCE AND ALTITUDE DURING A NIGHT APPROACH. FACTORS WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE PILOT'S IMPAIRMENT DUE TO FATIGUE EXACERBATED BY ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION, THE DARK… - [NTSB MIA90FA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90FA135), May 28, 1990: Cessna T303 (N4973V), Deland, FL, destroyed. Probable cause: THE CHAFED AND SHORTED ELECTRICAL WIRING BETWEEN BUS BARS, WHICH CAUSED A PARTIAL ELECTRICAL FAILURE, RESULTED IN A FALSE FIRE WARNING INDICATION, AND PREVENTED THE RESTART OF THE RIGHT ENGINE. - [NTSB CHI89LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA043), Jan 6, 1989: Cessna T303 (N9890C), Romeo, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE FAILURE OF THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR ASSEMBLY DUE TO STRESS CORROSION. - [NTSB NYC88LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA091), Feb 3, 1988: Cessna 303 (N5461V), Hyannis, MA, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX87LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA177), Apr 14, 1987: Cessna T303 (N2225C), Santa Maria, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB ATL86FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FA074), Feb 13, 1986: Cessna 303 (N4877V), Shippenville, PA, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB LAX85FA376](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85FA376), Aug 31, 1985: Cessna T303 (N6490V), Simi Valley, CA, destroyed - [NTSB ATL85LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA208), Jul 9, 1985: Cessna T303 (N9718T), Shelby, NC, destroyed - [NTSB LAX85LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA257), May 14, 1985: Cessna T303 (N4661V), Mesa, AZ, destroyed - [NTSB ATL84LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA098), Feb 13, 1984: Cessna C-303 (N9457C), Hickory, NC, substantial damage - [NTSB ATL84LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA055), Nov 25, 1983: Cessna T303 (N2302C), Charlotte, NC, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC83LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA042), Dec 11, 1982: Cessna T303 (N9742T), Newburgh, NY, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA69D0451](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA69D0451), May 14, 1969: Cessna 195B (N2198C), Williamson, GA, substantial damage - [NTSB UNK65X0418](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X0418), Oct 25, 1964: Cessna 210 (N9588T), Eagle Lake, TX, substantial damage ## FAA accident and incident reports (53, newest 50) 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 20260418004649I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260418004649I), Apr 18, 2026: Cessna T303 (N303MB), Gainsville, FL, Minor damage. On April 18, 2026, a Cessna 303 landed at Gainesville Regional Airport. After landing, while taxiing on taxiway alpha, the aircraft’s left main landing gear… - [Accident 20190817016259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190817016259A), Aug 17, 2019: Cessna T303 (N303TL), Lagrangeville, NY, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Aircraft departed orange county airport heading to republic airport with a fuel stop in Sky Acres. Video from Sky Acres shows N303TL landing and taxiing to… - [Accident 20180424004259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180424004259A), Apr 24, 2018: Cessna T303 (N9746C), Batesland, SD, Substantial damage. On April 24, 2018 at 9:59AM- MDT, a Cessna 303 owned by aberdeen flying service inc. was involved in an accident while en-route from aberdeen, south dakota to… - [Accident 20180204007359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180204007359A), Feb 4, 2018: Cessna T303 (N303TL), Great Barringto, MA, Substantial damage. On February 4, 2018, aircraft N303TL, a Cessna aircraft, model T303, serial number T30300826, was involved in an incident at Walter J. Koladza Airport (kgbr)… - [Incident 20111116025889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20111116025889I), Nov 16, 2011: Cessna T303 (N303DB), Indianapolis, IN, Minor damage. Aircraft was taxiing west on charlie for a runway 5R departure. At the left turn to hold short of runway 5R, the brakes were applied with no effect. The… - [Incident 20110315003779I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110315003779I), Mar 15, 2011: Cessna T303 (N6VQ), Stow, OH, Minor damage. Pilot was executing the RNAV 19 approach to kent state university airport. Pilot arrived at mda and visually located the airport and proceeded to land on… - [Accident 20100304028389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100304028389A), Mar 4, 2010: Cessna T303 (N9305T), Lousia, VA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. On 03/04/2010 the pilot, [privacy data omitted], landed his aircraft, N9305T, at the Louisa County/Freeman Field Airport (klku). After landing, the pilot… - [Incident 20070118000589I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070118000589I), Jan 18, 2007: Cessna T303 (N303TL), Des Moines, IA, Minor damage. (-23) The aircraft departed ankeny, Iowa (ikv) for fort dodge, Iowa (FOD). The pilot indicated that he hit something on takeoff. When retracting the gear, the… - [Accident 20061113026879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20061113026879A), Nov 13, 2006: Cessna T303 (N611BB), South Bend, IN, Destroyed, 5 fatal. (-23) The twin Cessna aircraft departed sbn airport on an IFR flight plan at approximately 7:56 pm EST with five people on board, including the pilot. Air… - [Incident 20030415017229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030415017229I), Apr 15, 2003: Cessna T303 (N707RL), Newburgh, NY. (-23) Aircraft landed on runway 27, at kswf after reporting a rudder problem while inbound. The airport rescue and fire fighting personnel responded, and… - [Incident 20010726020179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010726020179I), Jul 26, 2001: Cessna T303 (N9477T), San Jose, CA, Minor damage. (-23) During runup left propeller governor oil line became loose at the gorvernor fitting, leaked oil onto engine exhaust ducting causing noticable smoke.… - [Accident 19991101042769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19991101042769A), Nov 1, 1999: Cessna T303 (N511AR), Binghamton, NY, No damage. (-23) On Monday, November 1, 1999 at 0610 local, a CE-303, N511AR, owned by twin cities air service and operated by Mr. Jay Piper, during cruise flight at 6000… - [Accident 19990528017599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990528017599A), May 28, 1999: Cessna T303 (N400T), Houston, TX, Substantial damage. (.19)On may 28, 1999, at 1600 central daylight time a Cessna T303 multi-engine airplane, N400T, was substantially damaged when the nose landing gear collapsed… - [Accident 19990507021719A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990507021719A), May 7, 1999: Cessna T303 (N3303S), San Diego, CA, Substantial damage. (.19) On may 7, 1999, at 2330 hours pacific daylight time, a Cessna T303, N3303S, impacted the water in San Diego bay following a loss of power in both engines… - [Accident 19980302002419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980302002419A), Mar 2, 1998: Cessna T303 (N727RT), Midvale, ID, Destroyed, 6 fatal. (.4)Radar data indicated that the aircraft completed a figure-eight maneuver at about 3,000 feet AGL, with an estimated airspeed of 140 knots and approximate… - [Incident 19970414009399I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970414009399I), Apr 14, 1997: Cessna T303 (N4095V), Casper, WY, Minor damage. Narrative: on April 14, 1997, N4095V was enroute to Casper, Wyoming when the metering pin in the shock strut separated at the upper metering hole. This allowed… - [Incident 19950809041059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950809041059I), Aug 9, 1995: Cessna T303 (N4095V), Casper, WY, Minor damage. Narrative: on 08-09-95 PIC was on a VFR cargo flight to billings, MT. When cleared for an intersection take-off on rwy 30 at Casper, WY. PIC made a right 270… - [Incident 19941004037609I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19941004037609I), Oct 4, 1994: Cessna T303 (N2232C), Osage Beach, MO, Minor damage. Gear was down for nob approach to Osage then raised to proceed to Linn Creek destinuation. Landed gear up. - [Incident 19940829036699I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940829036699I), Aug 29, 1994: Cessna T303 (N9635C), Rochelle, IL, Minor damage. Unable extend right main gear. Landed gear up. Broken part caused problem. - [Incident 19940304003529I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940304003529I), Mar 4, 1994: Cessna T303 (N5MG), Sioux Falls, SD, Minor damage. Pilot giving a wide berth to aircraft being fueled. Hit another parked aircraft. - [Accident 19931125044419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19931125044419A), Nov 25, 1993: Cessna T303 (N2297C), Rogers, AR, Destroyed, 2 fatal. Operated known icing. Iced up made VOR. Began circle to land lost control and crashed turning final. Freezing rain. - [Accident 19930704022029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930704022029A), Jul 4, 1993: Cessna T303 (N9667C), Prescott, AZ, Destroyed, 5 fatal. Alcohol and pilot fatigue factors in terrain collision 2000 feet short of runway. Other victims alcohol in system. - [Incident 19920511020299I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920511020299I), May 11, 1992: Cessna T303 (N303DB), Point Lookout, MO, Minor damage. Pilot stated gusty winds blew aircraft off taxiway. Nose and left gear went into mud. - [Incident 19910404015839I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910404015839I), Apr 4, 1991: Cessna T303 (N4095V), Billings, MT. Oil leak during takeoff. Made emergency landing. Oil pump cover was leaking. - [Incident 19901210063979I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901210063979I), Dec 10, 1990: Cessna T303 (N9645C), Ontario, OR. Vibration in empennage on climb. Descended with reduced power. Flow generator fence on stabilizer installed wrong. - [Accident 19900528017589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900528017589A), May 28, 1990: Cessna T303 (N4973V), Deland, FL, Destroyed. Believed engine fire,shut down. Unable flight due to gear down and popped circuit breakers. Bus jumper wire shorted - [Incident 19890501021299I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890501021299I), May 1, 1989: Cessna T303 (N2297C), Fresno, CA, Minor damage. Loud bang in left engine. Secured and returned. Left engine con rod separated. - [Accident 19890106000399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890106000399A), Jan 6, 1989: Cessna T303 (N9890C), Romeo, MI, Substantial damage. Left main gear wheel came off on landing. Veered off runway. Stress corrosion socket portion trailing beam assembly - [Incident 19881110057429I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881110057429I), Nov 10, 1988: Cessna T303 (N2297C), Fresno, CA, Minor damage. Taxied into a caution sign while en route to the active runway. Minor damage to propeller tip. - [Incident 19881102061949I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881102061949I), Nov 2, 1988: Cessna T303 (N9336T), Albany, NY. Left engine failed. Landed without incident. Internal failure allowed parts to escape through crankcase. - [Incident 19880311023149I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880311023149I), Mar 11, 1988: Cessna T303 (N9391T), Oakland, CA, Minor damage. Nose gear not fully extended on landing. PIC had taken aircraft without permission. Gear functioned normal on test. - [Accident 19880202001739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880202001739A), Feb 2, 1988: Cessna T303 (N5461V), Hyannis, MA, Substantial damage. Landed long and fast on slushy runway. Ran off end. Nose wheel folded, pilot qualification suspect. - [Incident 19880201018869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880201018869I), Feb 1, 1988: Cessna T303 (N188VB), Mesa, AZ, Minor damage. Nose gear collapsed during landing roll. Cause undetermined. Aviation safety recommendation issued. - [Accident 19880111000449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880111000449A), Jan 11, 1988: Cessna T303 (N9565T), Kiowa, CO, Destroyed, 2 fatal. VFR pilot on a IFR flight in clouds and heavy snowshowers at dark night. Crashed out of control. Had a bad heart. - [Incident 19871110075849I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19871110075849I), Nov 10, 1987: Cessna T303 (N9330T), Milbury, OH, Minor damage. Nose gear collapsed on landing rollout. Found a broken nose gear actuator attach fitting to nose gear trunnion. - [Accident 19870414009299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870414009299A), Apr 14, 1987: Cessna T303 (N2225C), Santa Maria, CA, Substantial damage. Collided with the localizer antenna after power loss on final due to fuel exhaustion. Failed to delay gear lowering - [Accident 19860212002589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860212002589A), Feb 12, 1986: Cessna T303 (N4877V), Clarion, PA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. (.4)N4877V arrived over Clarion County Airport at about 2100 hours, and commenced a visual approach for landing. Marginal visual weather conditions prevailed… - [Incident 19850903051879I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850903051879I), Sep 3, 1985: Cessna T303 (N2275C), Holden, MA. Engines quit 6 minutes after deparature. Safe landing on road. Fuel gauges should have been recalibrated. - [Accident 19850830042369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850830042369A), Aug 30, 1985: Cessna T303 (N6490V), Simi Valley, CA, Destroyed. Right engine fuel controller tee fitting cracked, turbocharger gasket leaked. Left engine also quit. Vapor lock. - [Accident 19850709030389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850709030389A), Jul 9, 1985: Cessna T303 (N9718T), Shelby, NC, Destroyed. Go around made during precautionary landing. Struck ground while trying to clean up aircraft and shutdown engine. - [Incident 19850628053499I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850628053499I), Jun 28, 1985: Cessna T303 (N5433V), Dallas, TX, Minor damage. Nose wheel shimmy during taxi followed by collapse. Nose gear had been rotated beyond limits in right turn. - [Incident 19850612033929I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850612033929I), Jun 12, 1985: Cessna T303 (N4725C), Fort Wayne, IN. Smoke from nose compartment after runup. Heater shut off and evacuated. Heater blower bearing failed. - [Accident 19850513023979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850513023979A), May 13, 1985: Cessna T303 (N4661V), Mesa, AZ, Destroyed. Landed short of runway. Fuel exhaustion on 13 mile flight. Claimed low fuel lights did not work. - [Incident 19850214073109I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850214073109I), Feb 14, 1985: Cessna T303 (N3283C), Memphis, TN. Lost control and stalled into inverted spin and recovered on approach. Deice valve stuck, vacuum pump failed. - [Incident 19840504031469I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840504031469I), May 4, 1984: Cessna T303 (N4962C), Bridgeport, CT, Minor damage. Struck a swan on final approach. Swan impacted on left engine. - [Incident 19840302012109I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840302012109I), Mar 2, 1984: Cessna T303 (N3722C), Columbus, OH, Minor damage. A bang and vibration occured on a flight check. Found left gear had extended due to a broken acuating cylinder. - [Accident 19840212004559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840212004559A), Feb 12, 1984: Cessna T303 (N9457C), Hickory, NC, Substantial damage. Aircraft ran off end of runway during landing and crashed through a fence. - [Accident 19831125059059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19831125059059A), Nov 25, 1983: Cessna T303 (N2302C), Charlotte, NC, Substantial damage. Became disoriented on unmarked taxiway at night and struck a ditch trying to return to taxiway. - [Incident 19830728052299I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830728052299I), Jul 28, 1983: Cessna T303 (N9742T), Schroon Lake, NY, Minor damage. Right main wheel ran off paved runway while making a turn for takeoff. Wheel dropped into a hole. - [Incident 19830718048979I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830718048979I), Jul 18, 1983: Cessna T303 (N2302C), Gastonia, NC, Minor damage. Inadverdently raised the landing gear on the landing rollout. Counseled regards after landing clean up. All 53: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-t303/incidents.md ## Service difficulty reports (59, newest 50) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR 2022FA0000772](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022FA0000772), Dec 21, 2022: BULKHEAD. CRACKED. CRACKS IN THE BULKHEAD ASSY - TAILCONE STA 325.5. - [SDR 2018FA0000181](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2018FA0000181), Sep 15, 2017: BEARING. FAILED. LEFT ALTERNATOR END CAP BEARING FAILED AND STARTED TO COME OUT OF THE CASTING. REPAIRED THE ALTERNATOR. - [SDR BGJA2013F00009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BGJA2013F00009), Jan 10, 2013: BULKHEAD. CRACKED. FOUND BULKHEAD AT BS 295.17 CRACKED FROM UPPER LT AND RT LIGHTNING HOLE THROUGH INBD FLANGE. IN ADDITION A .2500" CRACK WAS FOUND PROTRUDING INBD FROM STRINGER - [SDR 2008FA0000853](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000853), Nov 30, 2008: ALTERNATOR. SHORTED. HAVE HAD MULTIPLE FAILURES, BOTH IN FLIGHT AND DURING MAINTENANCE GROUND OPERATIONS. HOURS ON FAILED ALTERNATORS RANGE FROM AS LOW AS 30 TO A MAXIMUM OF 220 HOU - [SDR CB52007F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CB52007F00000), Oct 1, 2007: FITTING. SHEARED. THE PILOT REPORTED THE GEAR UNSAFE WARNING IN FLIGHT. THE GEAR WAS SELECTED DOWN AND NOSE AND RT MAIN GREEN LIGHT ONLY ILLUMINATED. THE PILOT DID FLYBY OF THE T - [SDR CA070511008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA070511008), May 2, 2007: CRANKCASE. CRACKED. (CAN) SUDDEN DROP OF OIL PRESSURE DURING FLIGHT TO THE BOTTOM OF THE GREEN ON OIL PRESSURE GAUGE. CONTINUED FLIGHT WITH SAFE LANDING. CRACK NOT FOUND BY NDT. BO - [SDR CA050531001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA050531001), May 25, 2005: MAIN BEARING. FAILED. (CAN) THE AIRCRAFT CAME IN WITH A REPORT OF LOW OIL PRESSURE. THE OIL FILTER WAS PULLED AND INSPECTED WITH NO FAULTS FOUND, THE OIL PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE WAS RE - [SDR CA050516005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA050516005), May 13, 2005: LINE. MISINSTALLED. (CAN) AN ALTERNATOR BELT HAD FAILED ON THE PREVIOUS FLIGHT AND HAD BEEN REPLACED. THIS REQUIRED THE REMOVAL OF THE ENGINE DRIVEN FUEL PUMP PRESSURE RETURN LINE. - [SDR 2005FA0000774](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000774), May 10, 2005: STARTER. FAILED. DURING TAKEOFF THE (STARTER ENGAGED) LAMP ILLUMINATED INDICATING HAD SELF ENGAGED. AIRCRAFT LANDED. STARTER NOT BURNED UP BUT INTERNAL ACTION SOUNDS UNUSUAL. NO - [SDR CA041124012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA041124012), Nov 22, 2004: CAMSHAFT. SHEARED. (CAN) THE ENGINE LOST POWER ON CLIMB-OUT OF CALGARY. THE PILOT FEATHERED THE PROP AND RETURNED TO CALGARY. THE ENGINE WAS GROUND RUN AND THE PROP GOVERNOR WAS F - [SDR CA040518006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040518006), May 6, 2004: NEEDLE. STUCK. (CAN) PILOT REPORTED THAT LT TACH NEEDLE WAS STUCK AT 2400 RPM. INDICATOR REPLACED AND TESTED SERVICEABLE WITH NEW GAUGE. INTERNAL PROBLEM WITH GAUGE, SENT TO R - [SDR CA040518005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040518005), May 6, 2004: LINE. RESTRICTED. (CAN) DURING CRUISE FLIGHT, PILOT SELECTED CROSSFEED FOR RT ENGINE. SHORTLY AFTERWARDS, THE RT ENGINE LOST POWER/FUEL FLOW. SELECTOR WAS RETURNED TO NORMAL, AND - [SDR ID42004F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ID42004F00000), Feb 20, 2004: MOUNT. CRACKED. DURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION THE IB LOWER ENGINE MOUNT LEG WAS FOUND CRACKED ON THE LT ENGINE. AIRCRAFT TT WAS 4391.8. ENGINE TIME 685. THE CRACK WAS ABOUT 1.125 - [SDR AUS20031151](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20031151), Nov 12, 2003: PISTON. CRACKED. (AUS) PISTON PN 646311 CRACKED IN BOSS. PISTON PIN PN 643846 BROKEN. - [SDR N154DJ01](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/N154DJ01), May 21, 2003: BRACKET. CRACKED. THE AIRCRAFT IS ON ROUTINE 100 HR INSPECTION. A CRACK WAS NOTED ON THE LOWER LT ENGINE MOUNT BRACKET. A DIE PENETRANT CHECK REVEALED A TOTAL OF THREE CRACKS. MF - [SDR AUS20010412](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20010412), Apr 23, 2001: NUT. WRONG PART. (AUS) LH WING FUEL TANK LEAKING. INVESTIGATION FOUND THAT THE FUEL TANK PANEL ANCHOR NUTS WERE THE INCORRECT TYPE. THE CORRECT NUTS PNO NAS1473A3 ANCHOR NUTS AR - [SDR 20010322CW006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010322CW006), Feb 22, 2001: CAMSHAFT. FAILED. ENGINE FAILED ON TAKE OFF, AIRCRAFT WAS AIRBORN. OWNER WAS ABLE TO MAKE A SAFE LANDING. FOUND ENGINE TO HAVE NO COMPRESSION. REMOVED ROCKER BOX COVERS, FOUND ON - [SDR 20000802SH026](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000802SH026), Dec 1, 1999: RIB. CRACKED. RIB FOUND CRACKED AT INBOARD RIGHT WING AT INBOARD ENGINE MOUNT SUPPORT. ADDED A DOUBLER SUPPORT AND STOP DRILLED CRACK. THIS IS THE THIRD AIRCRAFT OF THIS TYPE - [SDR 20000622SH014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000622SH014), Aug 2, 1999: BELLCRANK. CRACKED. CRACKS FOUND IN RADIUS. (X) - [SDR 99ZZZX3747](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX3747), Aug 2, 1999: BELLCRANK. CRACKED. CRACKS FOUND IN BELLCRANK RADIUS. - [SDR 99ZZZX1064](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX1064), Mar 5, 1999: WIRE. CHAFED. THE PROBLEM WAS FROM THE HARNESS COVER THAT WAS USED TO PROTECT THE WIRES IN THE SPINNER FROM THE BULKHEAD TO THE DE-ICE BOOTS. THE HARNESS COVER WAS THAT SPLIT - [SDR 99ZZZX917](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX917), Feb 16, 1999: BELLCRANK. CRACKED. THE PILOT REPORTED AIRCRAFT DID NOT TURN LEFT ON GROUND. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE STATION FOR INSPECTION. INSPECTION REVEALED CRACK ON STEERING BELLCRANK, L - [SDR 98ZZZX4774](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX4774), Dec 2, 1998: RIB. CRACKED. DURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION, THE TRAILING EDGE RIBS P/N 2522101-1 AND 2522101-2 WERE FOUND CRACKED. THE CRACKS WERE LOCATED IN THE WEB TO FLANGE RADIUS EMANATIN - [SDR 98ZZZX4773](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX4773), Dec 2, 1998: RIB. CRACKED. DURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION, THE TRAILING EDGE RIBS P/N 2522101-1 AND 2522101-2 WERE FOUND CRACKED. THE CRACKS WERE LOCATED IN THE WEB TO FLANGE RADIUS EMANATIN - [SDR 98ZZZX4772](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX4772), Dec 2, 1998: RIB. CRACKED. DURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION, THE TRAILING EDGE RIBS, P/N 2522140-3, AND 2522140-4 WERE FOUND CRACKED. THE CRACKS WERE LOCATED IN THE WEB TO FLANGE RADIUS EMANAT - [SDR 98ZZZX4771](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX4771), Dec 2, 1998: RIB. CRACKED. DURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION, THE TRAILING EDGE RIBS, P/N 2522140-3, AND 2522140-4 WERE FOUND CRACKED. THE CRACKS WERE LOCATED IN THE WEB TO FLANGE RADIUS EMANAT - [SDR 98ZZZX4505](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX4505), Nov 1, 1998: MOUNT. CRACKED. DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND LOWER LT MOUNTING BRACKET OF BOTH LT AND RT ENGINES CRACKED. CRACKS FOUND JUST FORWARD OF AFT ALTERNATOR MOUNTING BOSS. LEFT ENG - [SDR 98ZZZX4226](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX4226), Oct 1, 1998: BRACKET. DAMAGED. FOUND LEFT ENGINE ALTERNATOR LOWER CASE HALF CRACKED AROUND MOUNTING BOLT BOSS. FURTHER INSPECTION REVEALED ALTERNATOR BOLT AREA WORN AT TOP OUTBOARD ENGINE MOU - [SDR 98ZZZX2606](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX2606), May 22, 1998: GEAR LEG. CRACKED. FOUND LOWER LEG AT KNEE JOINT CRACKED ALONG THE CASTING LINE AT THE MOUNTING SWIVEL PIN ATTACHMENT AND THE LEG WAS SEPARATING AT THE CRACKED AREA. ANOTHER LEG W - [SDR 98ZZZX1923](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX1923), Apr 30, 1998: BRACKET. CRACKED. AT A 50-HOUR INSPECTION, FOUND LEFT ENGINE UPPER INBOARD MOUNT BRACKET P/N 643044 CRACKED AND SEPARATED .25 INCH. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION, DISCOVERED LOWER I - [SDR 98ZZZX1922](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX1922), Apr 30, 1998: BRACKET. CRACKED. AT A 50-HOUR INSPECTION, FOUND LEFT ENGINE UPPER INBOARD MOUNT BRACKET P/N 643044 CRACKED AND SEPARATED .25 INCH. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION, DISCOVERED LOWER I - [SDR 97ZZZX2065](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX2065), Apr 29, 1997: METERING TUBE. BROKEN. AFTER TAKEOFF, PILOT ELECTED GEAR UP. GEAR CYCLED UP NORMALLY . AT END OF CYCLE, AUDIBLE 'BANG' HEARD. PILOT SELECTED DOWN AND GEAR EXTENDED WITH ONLY RT MAIN A - [SDR EY2R9601321](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9601321), Dec 1, 1996: RACES. CORRODED. RACES CORRODED. - [SDR EY2R9601320](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9601320), Dec 1, 1996: KEEPERS. CORRODED. CORROSION FOUND ON KEEPERS. - [SDR 96ZZZX6108](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX6108), Nov 19, 1996: MOUNT. CORRODED. FOUND SEVERE CORROSION ON THE ENGINE MOUNT, BELOW THE ENGINE SUPERCHARGER, ON THE RIGHT ENGINE. THE ENGINE MOUNT HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED, WITH A FISHMOUTH - [SDR EY2R9601192](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9601192), Nov 1, 1996: RETAINER. CORRODED. SPLIT RETAINER FOUND CORRODED. - [SDR EY2R9601191](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9601191), Nov 1, 1996: BEARING. CORRODED. BEARING RACE CORRODED. - [SDR EY2R9600951](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9600951), Sep 1, 1996: DOWEL. CORRODED. DOWEL CORRODED. - [SDR EY2R9600950](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9600950), Sep 1, 1996: DOWEL. CORRODED. DOWEL CORRODED. - [SDR EY2R9601535](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9601535), Jun 1, 1996: CYLINDER. DENTED. PROP ASSY CYLINDER DENTED - [SDR EY2R9601534](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9601534), Jun 1, 1996: PISTON ROD ASSY. BENT. PISTON ROD ASSY BENT - [SDR EY2R9600708](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9600708), Jun 1, 1996: RETAIN BEARING. CORRODED. RETAIN BEARING FOUND CORRODED. - [SDR EY2R9600707](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9600707), Jun 1, 1996: HUB. CORRODED. HUB FOUND CORRODED. - [SDR EY2R9600706](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9600706), Jun 1, 1996: SPLIT RETAINER. CORRODED. CORROSION FOUND ON SPLIT RETAINER. - [SDR EY2R9600565](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9600565), May 1, 1996: BLADE. CORRODED. BLADE, SN BI935, FOUND CORRODED. - [SDR EY2R9600564](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9600564), May 1, 1996: BLADE. CORRODED. BLADE, SN BH434, FOUND CORRODED. - [SDR EY2R9600563](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9600563), May 1, 1996: BLADE. CORRODED. BLADE, SN BH432, FOUND CORRODED. - [SDR EY2R9600562](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9600562), May 1, 1996: HUB. CORRODED. HUB CORRODED. - [SDR EY2R9601427](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9601427), Mar 1, 1996: PISTON ROD ASSY. WORN. PROP PISTON ROD ASSY WORN - [SDR EY2R9600394](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9600394), Mar 1, 1996: DOWEL. CORRODED. CORROSION FOUND ON DOWEL. All 59: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-t303/reports.md ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (124, 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 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 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 SA04568CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04568CH): Installation of the uAvionix tailBeaconX, a tail mounted position light with integrated Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B) Out and 1090MHz Mode-S transponder functionality. uAvionix Corporation - [STC SA02658SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02658SE): Installation of Garmin GI 275 Multi-Function Display System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA02030WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02030WI): One-Aircraft-Only modification to add an upper surface radome (aerodynamic fairing) to the Cessna T303 Crusader. S/N T30300213. Mission Hardward Ltd.Co - [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 SA02532AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02532AT): Installation of subject Michelin tires on appropriate aircraft. For Michelin 5, 6, 8, and 10-inch rim diameter tires on General Aviation Aircraft. Michelin North America Inc - [STC SA02019WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02019WI): Installation of the Trig Avionics TX56, TX56A, TX57, or TX57A VHF Nav-Com Radio. Peregrine - [STC SA04192NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04192NY): KFD 900 Primary Flight Display System Additional Functions. Honeywell International Inc - [STC SA00756DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00756DE): Installation of Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Out Equipment using a Trig Avionics TT22 Transponder and an approved Global Positioning System (GPS) Position Sensor. Peregrine - [STC SA01967WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01967WI): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas. General Aviation Modifications Inc - [STC SA02203AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02203AK): Installation of FlightLogic Synthetic Vision Electronic Flight Information System (EFIS-SV). Genesys Aerosystems 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 SA01818WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01818WI): Installation of Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Instrument. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA09902AC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA09902AC): Installation of BendixKing KFD 900 Flight Display System. Honeywell International Inc. (Bendix King) - [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 SA02426AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02426AK): Approval of the FreeFlight FDL-978-TX ADS-B system installed. FreeFlight Systems - [STC SA02268CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02268CH): Installation of Airwolf Filter Corp. Air Oil Separator. Airwolf Filter Corporation - [STC SA01560WI-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01560WI-D): Installation of the Honeywell KFD 840 Primary Flight Display System. Honeywell International Inc - [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 SA1511NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1511NM): Installation of air-conditioner system. Air Comm 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 SA00744DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00744DE): Installation of the Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Out Equipment using a Trig Avionics TT31 Transponder and an approved position sensor. Peregrine - [STC SA00765DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00765DE): Installation of Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Out functionality using the BendixKing KT74 Transponder and qualified position sensor. Peregrine - [STC SA04165NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04165NY): Installation of Latitude Technologies Skynode S200 Satcom system must be performed. Latitude Technologies Corporation - [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 SA02503AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02503AK): Installation of AMSAFE State of the Art Restraint System (SOARS) inflatable restraints. AMSAFE Inc - [STC SA02013CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02013CH): Installation of Avidyne Corporation Traffic Advisory System (TAS). Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA01828SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01828SE): Installation of J.P. Instruments (JPI) EDM-960 Primary Engine Data Management System. J. P. Instruments - [STC SA01835WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01835WI): Installation of Trig Avionics TY-96 or TY-97 VHF Communications Radio. Peregrine - [STC SA04039NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04039NY): Installation of MT-Propeller Entwicklung GmbH's Model# MTV-14-D-C-F/CF(L)185-59b 4-Blade constant speed, full feathering propellers, spinners, and optional MT-Propeller Entwicklung GmbH's Model# P-8( )5-87S governors on Textron Aviation Inc. Model T303 aircraft. MT- Propeller Entwicklung GmbH - [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 SA01838WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01838WI): Installation of a FreeFlight 1201 GPS receiver, with an Avidyne AXP340 Transponder, for ADS-B Out. Trego Dugan Aviation - [STC SA02428SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02428SE): Installation of an Air Stream Switch for an electric time recording device on non-pressurized aircraft. Henry F Rogers/David E Polley - [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 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. 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