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Type Record · As of May 3, 2026

CESSNA 188B

Fixed Wing Single Engine · CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES

Registered

8

Year Range

1971–1974

NTSB Events

6

Airworthiness Directives

11

Aircraft Resources

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01 /  Distribution

Where the fleet lives and was built

Counts of currently-registered CESSNA 188B aircraft by US state and decade of manufacture, sourced from the FAA Aircraft Registry.

By State (top 10)

  • MO 37.5% 3
  • KS 25.0% 2
  • FL 12.5% 1
  • NY 12.5% 1
  • MI 12.5% 1

By Decade of Manufacture

  • 1970s 87.5% 7
  • Unknown 12.5% 1

02 /  NTSB Records

Events involving CESSNA 188B aircraft

6 event(s) on file. Showing the most recent 6.

03 /  Airworthiness Directives

FAA directives applicable to CESSNA 188B

11 directive(s) on file. Showing the most recent 11.

  • 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…

    Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

  • 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,…

    Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

  • 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…

    Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

  • 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…

    Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

  • Apr 20, 2004

    Airworthiness Directives; Engine Components Incorporated (ECi) Reciprocating Engine Cylinders

    The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Teledyne Continental Motors (TCM) models 520 and 550 series engines with certain ECi cylinders installed. This AD requires replacing certain serial-numbered (SN) cylinders supplied by ECi before further flight. This AD results from reports of 34 failures of cy…

    Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

  • 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…

    Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

  • 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…

    Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

  • 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…

    Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

  • Jul 22, 1998

    Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company 150, 152, 172, 177, 180, 182, 185, 188, 206, 207, 210, and 337 Series Airplanes

    This document proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) that would apply to Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) Model 150, 152, 172, 177, 180, 182, 185, 188, 206, 207, 210, and 337 series airplanes. The proposed AD would require measuring the visible length of standpipe (tube) in the top assembly of the fuel s…

    Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

  • Oct 10, 1997

    Airworthiness Directives; Teledyne Continental Motors E-165, E- 185, E-225, O-470 and IO-470 Series Reciprocating Engines

    This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to Teledyne Continental Motors E-165, E-185, E-225, O-470 and IO-470 series reciprocating engines. This action supersedes priority letter AD 97-15-01 that currently requires removal from service of affected cylinders, and reassembly with servi…

    Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

  • Jan 22, 1997

    Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company 100, 200, 300, and 400 Series Airplanes

    This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) 100, 200, 300, and 400 series airplanes. This action requires checking the airplane maintenance records for any fuel, oil, or hydraulic hose, Cessna part number (P/N) S51-10, replaced between March 1995 and Februa…

    Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

04 /  Type Certificate Data Sheets

FAA TCDS for CESSNA 188B

The TCDS is the legal certification document — weight limits, performance, equipment, AD compliance times, operating limitations. 1 match in the FAA catalog.

  • A9CE Historical Rev 26 · 10/15/1995

    Cessna Aircraft Company

    Models: A188A, A188B, 188A, 188 + 3 more

    Atlas TCDS → DRS ↗

06 /  Supplemental Type Certificates

Modifications approved for CESSNA 188B

220 STCs on file — every FAA-approved modification, alteration, or installation for this aircraft. STOL kits, avionics, fuel systems, floats, engine swaps, you name it.

  • 05/27/2025

    STC SA00081NY

    Installation of Iceman Aviation Supplies, Inc. Carburetor Ice Detector.

    Alcor LLC

    Atlas STC → DRS ↗

  • 04/01/2025

    STC SA02738CH (PAGE 5)

    Installation of L-3 Communications Avionics Systems

    Acron Aviation Inc.

    Atlas STC → 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.

    Atlas STC → 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

    Atlas STC → 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

    Atlas STC → DRS ↗

  • 11/17/2023

    STC SA00077LA

    Installation of a modified exhaust system.

    Aerospace Welding Minneapolis Inc.

    Atlas STC → DRS ↗

  • 04/04/2023

    STC SA11137SC

    Installation of Plane-Power ALT-FLX alternator

    Hartzell Engine Technologies, LLC

    Atlas STC → DRS ↗

  • 01/01/2023

    STC SA00709SE

    Installation of replacement control surface skin panels.

    Athena Aircraft, LLC

    Atlas STC → DRS ↗

  • 01/01/2023

    STC SA00406WI

    Installation of replacement flap trailing edge bulbs with AOG Drawing

    Athena Aircraft, LLC

    Atlas STC → DRS ↗

  • 12/12/2022

    STC SA02738CH (PAGE 5)

    Installation of L-3 Communications Avionics Systems

    L3Harris Aviation Products Inc.

    Atlas STC → 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.

    Atlas STC → DRS ↗

  • 03/30/2022

    STC SA02444AK (PAGE 1)

    Approval of the L-3 Communications NGT 9000/9000R ADS-B system installed

    ADS-B Technologies LLC

    Atlas STC → DRS ↗

  • 07/30/2021

    STC SA1151NW

    Installation of the Flight Grip Model 135 Control Stick Grip

    Air Products & Parts LLC

    Atlas STC → DRS ↗

  • 03/30/2021

    STC SA02386AK

    Replacement of existing landing and/or taxi light reflector and bulbs with Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting systems

    Aero LEDs LLC

    Atlas STC → DRS ↗

  • 06/04/2020

    STC SA02268CH (PAGE 3)

    Installation of Airwolf Filter Corp. Air Oil Separator

    Airwolf Filter Corporation

    Atlas STC → DRS ↗

  • 06/04/2020

    STC SA02268CH (PAGE 2)

    Installation of Airwolf Filter Corp. Air Oil Separator

    Airwolf Filter Corporation

    Atlas STC → DRS ↗

  • 03/07/2020

    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 …

    Airwolf Filter Corporation

    Atlas STC → DRS ↗

  • 07/16/2019

    STC SA01861SE (PAGE 1)

    Fabrication and installation of Landing Light Controller

    Seaton Engineering Corp.

    Atlas STC → DRS ↗

  • 07/16/2019

    STC SA01800SE (PG 1)

    Fabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control.

    Seaton Engineering Corp.

    Atlas STC → DRS ↗

  • 07/11/2019

    STC SA03286CH

    Install an electronic engine ignition system

    Electroair Acquisition Corporation

    Atlas STC → DRS ↗

  • 07/11/2019

    STC SA04032CH

    Install rocker switch assemblies

    Electroair Acquisition Corporation

    Atlas STC → DRS ↗

  • 06/19/2019

    STC SA800EA

    Installation of Whelen Anti-Collision, Position, or Anti-Collision/Position Light System, and applicable associated power supplies

    Whelen Aerospace Technologies

    Atlas STC → DRS ↗

  • 06/19/2019

    STC SA00344BO PAGE 1

    Installation of Parmetheus Plus LED PAR36 and PAR46 taxi and landing lights.

    Whelen Aerospace Technologies

    Atlas STC → DRS ↗

  • 05/30/2019

    STC SA615EA (PAGE 1)

    Installation of a Whelen Anti-Collision Strobe Light System as replacement for originally installed anti-collision lights.

    Whelen Aerospace Technologies

    Atlas STC → DRS ↗

  • 08/17/2018

    STC SA00406WI

    Installation of replacement flap trailing edge bulbs. (R172K XP)

    Air Metal Fabricators, Inc

    Atlas STC → DRS ↗

  • 08/17/2018

    STC SA00709SE

    Installation of replacement control surface skin panels.

    Air Metal Fabricators Inc

    Atlas STC → DRS ↗

  • 05/02/2018

    STC SA615EA (PAGE 1)

    Installation of Whelen Anti-Collision Strobe Light Systems, Part Number 01-0770006-( ), 01-0770028-( ), 01-0770029-( ), 01-0770062-( ), 01-0770900-( ), and 01-0771055-( ), as repla…

    Whelen Engineering Co Inc

    Atlas STC → DRS ↗

  • 04/02/2018

    STC SA800EA

    Installation of Whelen Anti-Collision, Position, or Anti-Collision/Position Light System, and applicable associated power supplies

    Whelen Engineering Co Inc

    Atlas STC → DRS ↗

  • 12/20/2017

    STC SA02268CH (PAGE 2)

    Installation of Airwolf Filter Corp. Air Oil Separator

    Airwolf Filter Corporation

    Atlas STC → DRS ↗

  • 12/20/2017

    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 …

    Airwolf Filter Corporation

    Atlas STC → DRS ↗

+ 190 more STCs on file

07 /  PMA replacement parts

FAA-approved replacement parts for CESSNA 188B

15 parts on file from the FAA Parts Manufacturer Approval database. Each is a non-OEM part the FAA has authorized for use as a replacement on this aircraft type.

  • TR-G2895-4#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/013A41FEEF90A8D786258289007147DD.0001##

    Reduction Gear

    Aerospace Turbine Rotables replaces Grimes G2895-4

    PMA holder →

  • SC-W/G-1032-RH#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/4841B2309F708DEE8625772D005C4263.0001##

    CESSNA 188 VENT WINDOW - RH or LH

    Great Lakes Aero Products replaces 1610032-12 1610032-6

    PMA holder →

  • W/G-1032-RH#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/B540781AE8FBB6B98625772D005C420F.0001##

    CESSNA 188 VENT WINDOW - RH or LH

    Great Lakes Aero Products replaces 1610032-12 1610032-6

    PMA holder →

  • SC-W/T-1032-RH#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/608B117B3EEFBB4A8625772D005C4239.0001##

    CESSNA 188 VENT WINDOW - RH or LH

    Great Lakes Aero Products replaces 1610032-12 1610032-6

    PMA holder →

  • W-1032-RH#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/E7882CD2BD2373B68625772D005C41B4.0001##

    CESSNA 188 VENT WINDOW - RH or LH

    Great Lakes Aero Products replaces 1610032-12 1610032-6

    PMA holder →

  • W/T-1032-RH#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/E164E77A0EBF13C48625772D005C41E0.0001##

    CESSNA 188 VENT WINDOW - RH or LH

    Great Lakes Aero Products replaces 1610032-12 1610032-6

    PMA holder →

  • SC-W/G-1032-LH#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DFEFD2DD223527E68625772D005C4189.0001##

    CESSNA 188 VENT WINDOW - RH or LH

    Great Lakes Aero Products replaces 1610032-13 1610032-15

    PMA holder →

  • W/G-1032-LH#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/941754E4B41C7FD28625772D005C4131.0001##

    CESSNA 188 VENT WINDOW - RH or LH

    Great Lakes Aero Products replaces 1610032-13 1610032-15

    PMA holder →

  • SC-W/T-1032-LH#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/06FD8C2CEBB0F8038625772D005C415D.0001##

    CESSNA 188 VENT WINDOW - RH or LH

    Great Lakes Aero Products replaces 1610032-13 1610032-15

    PMA holder →

  • W-1032-LH#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/BCCDFFFF121809BD8625772D005C40DA.0001##

    CESSNA 188 VENT WINDOW - RH or LH

    Great Lakes Aero Products replaces 1610032-13 1610032-15

    PMA holder →

  • W/T-1032-LH#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/8D8AF247C4EF0BA98625772D005C4105.0001##

    CESSNA 188 VENT WINDOW - RH or LH

    Great Lakes Aero Products replaces 1610032-13 1610032-15

    PMA holder →

  • 413#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/915818E00653DD02862573A600616C56.0001##

    Right vent window

    LP Aero Plastics Inc replaces CessnaP/N 1610032-12 (Green Tint) (Assy)

    PMA holder →

  • 410#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/71780F91351E376A862573A600616BD5.0001##

    Left door window

    LP Aero Plastics Inc replaces CessnaP/N 1610032-15 (Green Tint)

    PMA holder →

  • 412#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/18FC949EE95BDA07862573A600616C2B.0001##

    Right door window

    LP Aero Plastics Inc replaces CessnaP/N 1610032-16 (Green Tint)

    PMA holder →

  • 411#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/07FAA0F7D2541A30862573A600616C02.0001##

    Left vent window

    LP Aero Plastics Inc replaces CessnaP/N 1610032-13 (Green Tint (assy)

    PMA holder →

04 /  Regulations watching this type

Advisory Circulars and Federal Register activity for CESSNA 188B

05 /  Aircraft of this type

All 8 registered N-numbers

Every tail currently on the FAA registry for this make/model. Click an N-number to query the FAA Aircraft Inquiry; rows flagged ● have NTSB events on file. Tails seeded with full TallyAero pages link directly.

8 of 8
N-number St Year NTSB FAA
N12GZ KS 1974 · Look up ↗
N21626 FL — ● Look up ↗
N333AW NY 1973 ● Look up ↗
N4439Q MI 1971 ● Look up ↗
N5647G MO 1973 ● Look up ↗
N685JM MO 1974 ● Look up ↗
N9292G MO 1973 ● Look up ↗
N9359G KS 1973 · Look up ↗

Source — FAA Aircraft Registry · click "Look up" to query the live registry record (owner, address, last airworthiness)

05 /  Sources & Methodology

Every count traces back to a primary US-government source

We render counts and lists as the agency publishes them. Read the methodology →