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Distribution · currently registered
By state (top 10)
- AK 25.0% 7
- MN 10.7% 3
- CO 10.7% 3
- OR 7.1% 2
- MT 7.1% 2
- DE 7.1% 2
- AZ 3.6% 1
- NC 3.6% 1
- FL 3.6% 1
- TX 3.6% 1
+5 more states
By decade of manufacture
- 1960s 76.7% 23
- Unknown 23.3% 7
NTSB records
31 event(s) on file. Showing the most recent 25 · 6 more available on NTSB CAROL.
- Apr 7, 2025 N1526F Wausau, Wisconsin NTSB docket ↗
- Jan 17, 2020 N1557F Laytonsville, Maryland NTSB docket ↗
- Sep 21, 2016 N5892T Fairbanks, Alaska Minor NTSB docket ↗
- Aug 8, 2013 N75LE North Pole, Alaska NTSB docket ↗
- Jul 23, 1998 N5892T KENAI, Alaska NTSB docket ↗
- May 22, 1993 N75LE BARROW, Alaska NTSB docket ↗
- Jul 31, 1989 N1526F WOLFEBORO, New Hampshire NTSB docket ↗
- Jun 30, 1989 N75LE FAIRBANKS, Alaska NTSB docket ↗
- Jan 27, 1987 N75LE NORTH POLE, Alaska NTSB docket ↗
- Jan 20, 1986 N1573F ST. IGNACE, Michigan NTSB docket ↗
- Jun 14, 1985 N75LE KANTISHNA, Alaska NTSB docket ↗
- Nov 26, 1980 N75LE FORT YUKON, Alaska NTSB docket ↗
- Mar 8, 1980 N5895T CHALLIS, Idaho NTSB docket ↗
- May 11, 1979 N5877T LAKE HAVASU, Arizona NTSB docket ↗
- Jul 11, 1978 N5885T KOTZEBUE, Alaska Minor NTSB docket ↗
- Nov 3, 1976 N1517F NEWPORT, Maine NTSB docket ↗
- May 25, 1976 N5700M ASHBY, Nebraska NTSB docket ↗
- Oct 13, 1973 N1531F ANCHORAGE, Alaska Minor NTSB docket ↗
- Nov 2, 1971 N5895T AMERICAN FALLS, Idaho Minor NTSB docket ↗
- Jun 29, 1971 N5877T PUEBLO OF SF, MX NTSB docket ↗
- Nov 27, 1970 N1512F LAFAYETTE, Louisiana NTSB docket ↗
- Oct 31, 1970 N1529F TAFT, California Serious NTSB docket ↗
- Jun 8, 1970 N1523F KETCHIKAN, Alaska NTSB docket ↗
- May 2, 1970 N1541F ORCAS, Washington NTSB docket ↗
- Oct 13, 1968 N5700M VEYO, Utah NTSB docket ↗
Airworthiness directives
30 directive(s) on file. Showing the most recent 25 · 5 more in the Federal Register.
- Jun 12, 2023
Airworthiness Directives; Various Airplanes, Helicopters, and Engines
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for turbocharged, reciprocating engine-powered airplanes and helicopters and turbocharged, reciprocating engines with a certain v-band coupling installed. This AD was prompted by multiple failures of spot-welded, multi-segment v-band couplings at the tailpipe to t…
- Nov 2, 2020
Airworthiness Directives; Textron Aviation Inc. Airplanes
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Textron Aviation Inc. (Textron) Models 180, 180A, 180B, 180C, 180D, 180E, 180F, 180G, 180H, 180J, 180K, 182, 182A, 182B, 182C, 182D, 185, 185A, 185B, 185C, 185D, 185E, A185E, and A185F airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report of cracks found in the tail…
- Aug 17, 2020
Airworthiness Directives; Aspen Avionics, Inc.
The FAA is correcting an airworthiness directive (AD) that published in the Federal Register. The AD applies to certain Aspen Avionics, Inc., Evolution Flight Display (EFD) EFD1000 Emergency Backup Display, EFD1000 Multi-Function Display, and EFD1000 Primary Flight Display systems installed on various airplanes. As pu…
- Jul 31, 2020
Airworthiness Directives; Aspen Avionics, Inc.
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Aspen Avionics, Inc., Evolution Flight Display (EFD) EFD1000 Emergency Backup Display, EFD1000 Multi-Function Display, and EFD1000 Primary Flight Display systems installed on various airplanes. This AD imposes operating restrictions on these display sy…
- May 14, 2020
Airworthiness Directives; Textron Aviation Inc. Airplanes
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Textron Aviation Inc. (Textron) Models 180, 180A, 180B, 180C, 180D, 180E, 180F, 180G, 180H, 180J, 180K, 182, 182A, 182B, 182C, 182D, 185, 185A, 185B, 185C, 185D, 185E, A185E, and A185F airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report of cracks fo…
- Jan 23, 2019
Airworthiness Directives; Aspen Avionics, Inc., Evolution Flight Display Units
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Aspen Avionics, Inc. (Aspen), Evolution Flight Display (EFD) EFD1000 Primary Flight Display (PFD), EFD1000 Multi-Function Display (MFD), EFD1000 Emergency Backup Display (EBD), and EFD500 MFD units installed on various aircraft. This AD requires disabling…
- May 13, 2011
Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company Models 150, 152, 170, 172, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, 188, 190, 195, 206, 207, 210, T303, 336, and 337 Airplanes
We are superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) 150, 152, 170, 172, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, 188, 190, 195, 206, 207, 210, T303, 336, and 337 series airplanes. That AD currently requires repetitive inspections and replacement of parts, if necessary, of the seat rail and…
- Nov 8, 2010
Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company Models 150, 152, 170, 172, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, 188, 190, 195, 206, 207, 210, T303, 336, and 337 Airplanes
We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 87-20-03 R2, which applies to certain Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) 150, 152, 170, 172, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, 188, 190, 195, 206, 207, 210, T303, 336, and 337 series airplanes. AD 87-20-03 R2 currently requires repetitive inspections and replacement of parts,…
- Dec 24, 2008
Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company 172, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, 188, 206, 207, 208, 210, 303, 336, and 337 Series Airplanes
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) 172, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, 188, 206, 207, 208, 210, 303, 336, and 337 series airplanes. This AD requires you to inspect the alternate static air source selector valve to assure that the part number identification pla…
- Feb 7, 2006
Airworthiness Directives; Aero Advantage ADV200 Series (Part Numbers ADV211CC and ADV212CW) Vacuum Pumps
The FAA adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all airplanes equipped with Aero Advantage ADV200 series (part numbers ADV211CC and ADV212CW) vacuum pumps installed under supplemental type certificate number SA10126SC, through field approval, or other methods. This AD requires you to remove from service any affe…
- May 11, 2005
Airworthiness Directives; Aero Advantage ADV200 Series (Part Numbers ADVPL211CC and ADVPL212CW) Vacuum Pumps
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all airplanes equipped with Aero Advantage ADV200 series (part numbers ADVPL211CC and ADVPL212CW) vacuum pumps installed under supplemental type certificate number SA10126SC, through field approval, or other methods. This proposed AD would require you to…
- Jan 19, 2005
Airworthiness Directives; GARMIN International Inc. GTX 33, GTX 33D, GTX 330, and GTX 330D Mode S Transponders
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) to supersede Airworthiness Directive 2004-10-15, which applies to certain GTX 330 and GTX 330D Mode S transponders that are installed on airplanes. AD 2004-10-15 currently requires you to install GTX 330/330D Software Upgrade Version 3.03, 3.04, or 3.05. This AD a…
- Oct 7, 2004
Airworthiness Directives; GARMIN International Inc. GTX 33, GTX 33D, GTX 330, and GTX 330D Mode S Transponders
The FAA proposes to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2004-10-15, which applies to certain GTX 330 and GTX 330D Mode S transponders that are installed on airplanes. AD 2004-10-15 currently requires you to install GTX 330/330D Software Upgrade Version 3.03, 3.04, or 3.05. This proposed AD applies to certain GTX 33…
- Sep 17, 2004
Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company 120, 140, 140A, 150, F150, 170, 172, F172, FR172, P172D, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, A185E, 190, 195, 206, P206, U206, TP206, TU206, 207, T207, 210, T210, 336, 337, and T337 Series Airplanes
The FAA adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that will supersede AD 86-26-04, which applies to certain Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) 120, 140, 140A, 150, F150, 170, 172, F172, FR172, P172D, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, A185E, 190, 195, 205, 205A, 206, P206, P206E, TP206A, TU206, TU206E, U206, U206E, 207, T207, 210…
- May 21, 2004
Airworthiness Directives; GARMIN International Inc. GTX 330 Mode S Transponders and GTX 330D Diversity Mode S Transponders
The FAA adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain GARMIN International Inc. GTX 330/GTX 330D Mode S transponders that are installed on aircraft. This AD requires you to install GTX 330/330D Software Upgrade Version 3.03, 3.04, or 3.05. This AD is the result of observations that the GTX 330 and GTX 330D may…
- Feb 27, 2004
Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company 120, 140, 140A, 150, F150, 170, 172, F172, FR172, P172D, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, A185E, 190, 195, 206, P206, U206, TP206, TU206, 207, T207, 210, T210, 336, 337, and T337 Series Airplanes
The FAA proposes to revise an earlier proposed airworthiness directive (AD) to supersede AD 86-26-04 that applies to certain Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) 120, 140, 140A, 150, F150, 170, 172, F172, FR172, P172D, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, A185E, 190, 195, 205, 205A, 206, P206, P206E, TP206A, TU206, TU206E, U206, U206…
- Dec 30, 2003
Airworthiness Directives; GARMIN International Inc. GTX 330 Mode S Transponders and GTX 330D Diversity Mode S Transponders
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain GARMIN International Inc. GTX 330/GTX 330D Mode S transponders. This proposed AD would require you to install GTX 330/ 330D Software Upgrade Version 3.03. This proposed AD is the result of observations that the GTX 330 and GTX 330D may detect, fr…
- Nov 13, 2003
Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company 120, 140, 140A, 150, F150, 170, 172, F172, FR172, P172D, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, A185E, 190, 195, 206, P206, U206, TP206, TU206, 207, T207, 210, T210, 336, 337, and T337 Series Airplanes
The FAA proposes to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 86- 26-04, which applies to certain Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) 120, 140, 140A, 150, F150, 170, 172, F172, FR172, P172D, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, A185E, 190, 195, 205, 205A, 206, P206, P206E, TP206A, TU206, TU206E, U206, U206E, 207, T207, 210, T210, 336,…
- Mar 22, 2000
Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company 150, 152, 172, 177, 180, 182, 185, 188, 206, 207, 210, and 337 Series Airplanes
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) 150, 152, 172, 177, 180, 182, 185, 188, 206, 207, 210, and 337 series airplanes. This AD requires measuring the visible length of standpipe (tube) in the top assembly of the fuel strainer assembly for the correct…
- Nov 30, 1999
Airworthiness Directives; Precise Flight, Inc. Model SVS III Standby Vacuum Systems
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to all aircraft equipped with Precise Flight, Inc. Model SVS III standby vacuum systems installed in accordance with the applicable supplemental type certificate (STC) or through field approval. This AD requires incorporating revised operating limit…
- Oct 29, 1999
Airworthiness Directives; Bob Fields Aerocessories Inflatable Door Seals
This document proposes to revise Airworthiness Directive (AD) 98-21-21, which currently requires de-activating the electric door seal inflation system for all aircraft equipped with Bob Fields Aerocessories inflatable door seals. Since issuance of that AD, the manufacturer has developed a modification that would allow…
- Jul 7, 1999
Airworthiness Directives; Precise Flight, Inc. Model SVS III Standby Vacuum Systems
This document proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) that would apply to all U.S. owners and operators of aircraft equipped with Precise Flight, Inc. Model SVS III standby vacuum systems installed in accordance with the applicable supplemental type certificate (STC) or through field approval. The propose…
- Nov 17, 1998
Airworthiness Directives; Parker Hannifan Airborne Dry Air Pumps, Conversion Kits, and Coupling Kits
This document publishes in the Federal Register an amendment adopting Airworthiness Directive (AD) 98-23-01, which was sent previously to all known U.S. owners and operators of aircraft and engines equipped with certain Parker Hannifin Airborne dry air pumps, conversion kits, and coupling kits, utilizing part number (…
- Nov 4, 1998
Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company 180 and 185 Series Airplanes
This amendment supersedes Airworthiness Directive (AD) 80-10- 01, which applies to certain Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) 180 and 185 series airplanes that have either Airglas Engineering Company, Inc., (AECI) Model LW3600-180 (single position) or Model LW3600-180A (two position) fixed penetration wheel skis install…
- Oct 15, 1998
Airworthiness Directives; Bob Fields Aerocessories Inflatable Door Seals
This document publishes in the Federal Register an amendment adopting Airworthiness Directive (AD) 98-21-21, which was sent previously to all known U.S. owners and operators of aircraft equipped with Bob Fields Aerocessories inflatable door seals installed in accordance with the applicable supplemental type certificat…
Type certificate data sheets · 1 match in the FAA catalog
- 3A24 Cessna Aircraft Company Current Rev 36 · 11/15/1999
Models: 185B, A185F, 185E, 185C + 4 more
Supplemental type certificates · 773 on file
- 03/03/2026 STC SA02511SE Installation of replacement fuel quantity indicator sending unit(s) CiES Inc. DRS ↗
- 07/24/2025 STC SA02511SE Installation of replacement fuel quantity indicator sending unit(s) CiES Inc. DRS ↗
- 07/21/2025 STC SA02511SE Installation of replacement fuel quantity indicator sending unit(s) CiES Inc. DRS ↗
- 04/01/2025 STC SA02738CH (PAGE 5) Installation of L-3 Communications Avionics Systems Acron Aviation Inc. DRS ↗
- 04/01/2025 STC SA04046CH Page 1 Installation of L-3 GENESIS (TM) Electronic Standby Instrument System (ESI-500/MAG-500) Acron Aviation Inc. DRS ↗
- 01/03/2025 STC SA1603SO Installation of Snider speed kit. Snider Aircraft Accessories Inc. DRS ↗
- 12/13/2024 STC SA01330LA Installation of alternate avionics support assembly. Radiorax Aviation Systems LLC DRS ↗
- 11/20/2024 STC SA01120SE Installation of Door Steward. Mountain View Aviation LLC DRS ↗
- 10/23/2024 STC SA39CH Installation of an Amphibian Landing Gear Position Advisory System/Laser Gear Advisory System Wipaire Inc. DRS ↗
- 09/26/2024 STC SA02594SE SkyView HDX Instrumentation and Autopilot System manufactured Dynon Avionics DRS ↗
- 08/27/2024 STC SA04837NY Installation of AeroLED's Holdings, LLC., position lights, navigation lights, strobe lights and beacon lights AeroLED's Holdings, LLC DRS ↗
- 08/27/2024 STC SA02386AK Replacement of existing landing and/or taxi light reflector and bulbs with Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting systems AeroLED's Holding LLC DRS ↗
- 07/29/2024 STC SA01866WI Installation of Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot with Electronic Stability and Protection Garmin International Inc. DRS ↗
- 06/13/2024 STC SA02511SE Installation of replacement fuel quantity indicator sending unit(s) CiES Inc. DRS ↗
- 01/31/2024 STC SA01866WI Installation of Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot with Electronic Stability and Protection Garmin International Inc. DRS ↗
- 11/15/2023 STC SA328CE Install Model 180-185 Aqua Floats Outpost X Aviation Inc. DRS ↗
- 11/15/2023 STC SA2700SO Install Model 3526 Aqua Floats. Outpost X Aviation Inc. DRS ↗
- 09/08/2023 STC SA01866WI Installation of Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot with Electronic Stability and Protection Garmin International Inc DRS ↗
- 04/05/2023 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 Se… Peregrine DRS ↗
- 04/04/2023 STC SA11137SC Installation of Plane-Power ALT-FLX alternator Hartzell Engine Technologies, LLC DRS ↗
- 02/09/2023 STC SA3-717 Installation of Model 4000 main skis and Model 1500, CT-3600, CT-3200 with 8-inch tail wheel, or CT-3400 with 8-inch tail wheel-tail skis. F.Atlee Dodge Aircraft Services DRS ↗
- 02/09/2023 STC SA3-423 Installation of CT-3000 tail ski on airplanes equipped with Scott 3200 or 3400 tail wheels. F.Atlee Dodge Aircraft Services DRS ↗
- 02/09/2023 STC SA01606CH Installation of alternate electro-hydraulic power pack system for operation of main wheel skis. F.Atlee Dodge Aircraft Services DRS ↗
- 01/01/2023 STC SA00709SE Installation of replacement control surface skin panels. Athena Aircraft, LLC DRS ↗
- 01/01/2023 STC SA00236SE Installation of an extended baggage compartment Athena Aircraft, LLC DRS ↗
- 01/01/2023 STC SA00406WI Installation of replacement flap trailing edge bulbs with AOG Drawing Athena Aircraft, LLC DRS ↗
- 01/01/2023 STC SA00478SE Replace existing horizontal stabilizer skins Athena Aircraft, LLC DRS ↗
- 12/16/2022 STC SA2520CE Installation of replacement wing tips. Curry Aviation LLC DRS ↗
- 12/12/2022 STC SA02738CH (PAGE 5) Installation of L-3 Communications Avionics Systems L3Harris Aviation Products Inc. DRS ↗
- 12/12/2022 STC SA04046CH Page 1 Installation of L-3 GENESIS (TM) Electronic Standby Instrument System (ESI-500/MAG-500) L3Harris Aviation Products Inc. DRS ↗
+ 743 more STCs on file
Advisory circulars & Federal Register
Advisory circulars
No ACs explicitly mention this type. Showing universal operating-rule ACs that apply to all aircraft.
Recent Federal Register · Parts 91 & 43
- 2026-09-14 Use of Certain Restricted Category Aircraft for the Transport of Firefighters for Wildfire Suppression FR ↗
- 2026-07-31 Requirements for Interference-Tolerant Radio Altimeter Systems FR ↗
- 2026-07-02 Enabling Supersonic Overland Flight FR ↗
- 2026-07-01 Mechanic Certification: Inspection Rating and Recent Experience Requirements FR ↗
- 2026-06-30 Designation-Restrict the Operation of Unmanned Aircraft in Close Proximity to a Fixed Site Facility; Extension of Comment Period FR ↗
Registered N-numbers · 30
| N-number | St | Year | NTSB | FAA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N1318P | AZ | 1965 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N147SH | NC | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N1508F | FL | 1964 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N1512F | AK | 1965 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N1515F | TX | 1965 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N1517F | MN | — | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N1523F | AK | 1965 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N1526F | — | 1965 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N1529F | OR | 1965 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N1531F | MT | — | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N1534F | CO | 1965 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N1541F | AK | 1966 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N1554F | DE | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N1557F | ME | 1965 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N1559F | AK | 1965 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N1566F | AK | 1965 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N1573F | MN | 1965 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N185AA | OR | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N185GC | CO | 1965 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N185TA | DE | 1965 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N5700M | CO | 1965 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N5877T | MN | — | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N5885T | AR | — | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N5891T | AK | 1964 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N5892T | AK | 1964 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N5895T | MT | 1964 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N5899T | MS | 1965 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N685LA | CA | 1965 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N75LE | — | 1965 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N922M | TN | 1965 | · | Look up ↗ |
Source — FAA Aircraft Registry
Sources
- FAA Aircraft Registry ↗ Refreshed Apr 27, 2026 Available
- NTSB CAROL ↗ Refreshed Jun 10, 2026 Available
- Federal Register (FAA Airworthiness Directives) ↗ Refreshed Apr 27, 2026 Available