Type Record · As of May 3, 2026
CESSNA 402
Fixed Wing Multi Engine · CONT MOTOR TSIO-520 SER
Registered
7
Year Range
1967–1968
NTSB Events
4
Airworthiness Directives
48
01 / Distribution
Where the fleet lives and was built
Counts of currently-registered CESSNA 402 aircraft by US state and decade of manufacture, sourced from the FAA Aircraft Registry.
By State (top 10)
- CO 14.3% 1
- VA 14.3% 1
- TX 14.3% 1
- KS 14.3% 1
- OR 14.3% 1
- SC 14.3% 1
- DE 14.3% 1
By Decade of Manufacture
- 1960s 57.1% 4
- Unknown 42.9% 3
02 / NTSB Records
Events involving CESSNA 402 aircraft
4 event(s) on file. Showing the most recent 4.
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Oct 23, 1980
N8125FMOLINE, Illinois
NTSB Docket → -
May 18, 1980
N8125FSAVOY, Illinois
NTSB Docket → -
Aug 2, 1971
N8125FNEW BEDFORD, Massachusetts
NTSB Docket → -
Jul 31, 1970
N8125FNEW BEDFORD, Massachusetts
NTSB Docket →
02b / NASA ASRS Reports
Near-miss reports involving CESSNA 402
NASA's voluntary, confidential reporting system surfaces what almost went wrong. 3 de-identified ASRS reports reference this airframe. Pilot-written narrative. ASRS reports are voluntary and not investigated — they represent the reporter's perspective and cannot infer prevalence.
- ACN 1968790 Commuter and GA Icing Incidents
C402 Captain reported during climb, ice began to accumulate on the wings and the boots did not deploy. The Captain diverted and landed.
Cessna 402/402C/B379 Businessliner/Utiliner
- ACN 2029651 Global Positioning (GPS) Reports
Pilot flying C-402 aircraft after recent maintenance work on the aileron control cable reported flight control anomaly during climb out. Pilot returned to departure airport and returned plane for main
Cessna 402/402C/B379 Businessliner/Utiliner
- ACN 2028672 Wake Turbulence Encounters
Cessna 402 pilot reported encountering wake turbulence on approach to BOS.
Cessna 402/402C/B379 Businessliner/Utiliner
02c / Academic Research
Scholarly work mentioning CESSNA 402
Papers and reports across NASA, NTSB, FAA CAMI, AOPA ASI, Embry-Riddle, arXiv, and the broader academic graph that mention this airframe. Title or keyword match — drill into each for full abstract + author list + PDF link.
Browse the full corpus — academia portal ↗
03 / Airworthiness Directives
FAA directives applicable to CESSNA 402
48 directive(s) on file. Showing the most recent 25 · 23 more in the Federal Register.
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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…
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Jul 27, 2022
Airworthiness Directives; Various Airplanes, Helicopters, and Engines
The FAA proposes to adopt 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 proposed AD was prompted by multiple failures of spot-welded, multi-segment v-band couplings at t…
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Feb 22, 2021
Airworthiness Directives; Textron Aviation Inc. (Type Certificate previously held by Cessna Aircraft Company) Airplanes
The FAA is withdrawing a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) and supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNPRM) that proposed to supersede airworthiness directive (AD) 72-14-08 R1 for Cessna Aircraft Company (now Textron Aviation Inc.) Models 310, 320, 401, 402, 411, and 421 airplanes. AD 72-14-08 R1 requires rep…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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May 8, 2018
Airworthiness Directives; Textron Aviation Inc. Airplanes
We are revising Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2018-03-03 for certain Textron Aviation Inc. Models 401, 401A, 401B, 402, 402A, 402B, 402C, 411, 411A, 414, 414A, 421, 421A, 421B, 421C, and 425 airplanes. AD 2018-03-03 required repetitively inspecting the left and the right forward lower carry through spar cap for cracks…
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Feb 13, 2018
Airworthiness Directives; Textron Aviation Inc. Airplanes
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Textron Aviation Inc. Models 401, 401A, 401B, 402, 402A, 402B, 402C, 411, 411A, 414, 414A 421, 421A, 421B, 421C, and 425 airplanes. This AD requires repetitively inspecting the left and the right forward lower carry through spar cap for cracks and replacin…
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Aug 26, 2016
Airworthiness Directives; Textron Aviation, Inc. Airplanes
We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2016-07-24 for all Textron Aviation, Inc. Models 310 through 310R, E310H, E310J, T310P through T310R, 310J-1, 320 through 320F, 320-1, 335, 340, 340A, 401 through 401B, 402 through 402C, 411, 411A, 414, 414A, and 421 through 421C airplanes (type certificates 3A10, 3A25,…
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Apr 11, 2016
Airworthiness Directives; Textron Aviation, Inc. Airplanes
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Textron Aviation, Inc. Models 310 through 310R, E310H, E310J, T310P through T310R, 310J-1, 320 through 320F, 320-1, 335, 340, 340A, 401 through 401B, 402 through 402C, 411, 411A, 414, 414A, and 421 through 421C airplanes (type certificates 3A10, 3A25, and A7CE…
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Mar 3, 2014
Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company Airplanes
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) Models 310, 320, 340, 401, 402, 411, 414, and 421 airplanes. This AD was prompted by an investigation of recent and historical icing-related accidents and incidents for the products listed above. This AD requires either hav…
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Oct 1, 2012
Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company Airplanes; Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
This document announces the availability of and request for comments on the Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis for the previously published proposed airworthiness directive (AD) on Cessna Aircraft Company 310, 320, 340, 401, 402, 411, 414, and 421 airplanes regarding the installation of placards requiring flight…
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Jun 3, 2011
Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company 310, 320, 340, 401, 402, 411, 414, and 421 Airplanes
We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This proposed AD would require you to install a placard that prohibits flight into known icing conditions and install a placard that increases published speed on approach 17 mph (15 knots) in case of an inadvertent encounter with ici…
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Sep 22, 2009
Airworthiness Directives; Teledyne Continental Motors O-470, IO-470, TSIO-470, IO-520, TSIO-520, IO-550, and IOF-550 Series Reciprocating Engines
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Teledyne Continental Motors (TCM) O-470, IO-470, TSIO-470, IO-520, TSIO-520, IO-550, and IOF-550 series reciprocating engines with TCM EQ3 cylinders installed. This AD requires initial and repetitive visual inspections of TCM EQ3 cylinders for cracks. This AD…
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May 20, 2009
Airworthiness Directives; Hartzell Propeller Inc. Steel Hub Turbine Propellers
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Hartzell Propeller Inc. steel hub turbine propellers, with any counterweight slug attachment bolts, part number (P/N) B-3386-14H, LFC manufacturing lot 224, installed. This AD requires identifying and removing all counterweight slug attachment bolts, P/N B-338…
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Feb 27, 2009
Airworthiness Directives; Avidyne Corporation Primary Flight Displays (Part Numbers 700-00006-000, -001, -002, -003, and -100)
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) to supersede AD 2008-06-28 R1, which applies to certain Avidyne Corporation (Avidyne) Primary Flight Displays (PFDs) (part numbers (P/Ns) 700-00006-000, -001, -002, -003, and -100) that are installed on airplanes. AD 2008-06-28 R1 currently requires you to do a check…
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Feb 18, 2009
Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company Models 401, 401A, 401B, 402, 402A, and 402B Airplanes
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) Models 401, 401A, 401B, 402, 402A, and 402B airplanes. This AD requires an inspection of the auxiliary wing spar near the location where the main landing gear trunnion is mounted for cracks; immediate replacement if cra…
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Nov 14, 2008
Airworthiness Directives; Avidyne Corporation Primary Flight Displays (Part Numbers 700-00006-000, -001, -002, -003, and -100)
We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2008-06- 28 R1, which applies to certain Avidyne Corporation (Avidyne) Primary Flight Displays (PFDs) (part numbers (P/Ns) 700-00006-000, -001, -002, -003, and -100) that are installed on airplanes. AD 2008-06-28 R1 currently requires you to do a check of the mainte…
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Apr 14, 2008
Airworthiness Directives; Avidyne Corporation Primary Flight Displays (Part Numbers 700-00006-000, -001, -002, -003, and -100)
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) to revise AD 2008-06-28, which applies to certain Avidyne Corporation (Avidyne) Primary Flight Displays (PFDs) (Part Numbers (P/Ns) 700- 00006-000, -001, -002, -003, and -100) that are installed on airplanes. AD 2008-06-28 currently requires you to do a check of t…
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Mar 26, 2008
Airworthiness Directives; Avidyne Corporation Primary Flight Displays (Part Numbers 700-00006-000, -001, -002, -003, and -100)
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Avidyne Corporation (Avidyne) Primary Flight Displays (PFDs) (Part Numbers (P/Ns) 700-00006-000, -001, -002, -003, and -100) that are installed on airplanes. This AD requires a check of the maintenance records and inspection of the PFD (if necessary) t…
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Apr 2, 2007
Airworthiness Directives; Superior Air Parts, Inc. (SAP), Cylinder Assemblies Part Numbers Series: SA47000L, SA47000S, SA52000, SA55000, SL32000W, SL32000WH, SL32006W, SL36000TW, SL36000W, and SL36006W
The FAA is revising an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for certain SAP cylinder assemblies installed in Teledyne Continental Motors (TCM) 470, 520, and 550 series reciprocating engines, Lycoming Engines (LE) 320, 360, and 540 series reciprocating engines, Avco Lycoming (AL) 540 series reciprocating engines, and…
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Feb 23, 2007
Airworthiness Directives; Superior Air Parts, Inc. (SAP), Cast Cylinder Assemblies Part Numbers Series: SA47000L, SA47000S, SA52000, SA55000, SL32000W, SL32000WH, SL32006W, SL36000TW, SL36000W, and SL36006W
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain SAP cast cylinder assemblies installed in Teledyne Continental Motors (TCM) 470, 520, and 550 series reciprocating engines, Lycoming Engines (LE) 320, 360, and 540 series reciprocating engines, Avco Lycoming (AL) 540 series reciprocating engines, and S…
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Nov 30, 2005
Airworthiness Directives; McCauley Propeller Systems Propeller Assemblies Models 2D34C53/74E-X; D2A34C58/90AT-X; 3AF32C87/82NC-X; D3AF32C87/82NC-X; D3A32C88/82NC-X; D3A32C90/82NC-X; and 3AF34C92/90LF-X.
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for McCauley Propeller Systems propeller assemblies, models 2D34C53/74E-X; D2A34C58/90AT-X; 3AF32C87/82NC-X; D3AF32C87/82NC-X; D3A32C88/82NC-X; D3A32C90/82NC-X; and 3AF34C92/90LF-X. This AD requires, within 10 flight hours or 10 days after the effective date of th…
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Oct 12, 2005
Airworthiness Directives; The Cessna Aircraft Company Models 401, 401A, 401B, 402, 402A, 402B, 402C, 404, 411, 411A, 414, 414A, 421, 421A, 421B, 421C, 425, and 441 Airplanes
The FAA adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) Models 401, 401A, 401B, 402, 402A, 402B, 402C, 404, 411, 411A, 414, 414A, 421, 421A, 421B, 421C, 425, and 441 airplanes equipped with certain avionics bus circuit breaker switches. This AD requires you to inspect the avi…
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Sep 9, 2005
Airworthiness Directives; Goodrich De-icing and Specialty Systems “FASTprop” Propeller De-icers
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Goodrich De-icing and Specialty Systems "FASTprop" propeller de- icers, part numbers P4E1188 series, P4E1601 series, P4E2200 series, P4E2271-10, P4E2575-7, P4E2575-10, P4E2598-10, P5855BSW, P6199SW, P6592SW, P6662SW, and P6975-11, installed. This AD requires i…
04 / Type Certificate Data Sheets
FAA TCDS for CESSNA 402
The TCDS is the legal certification document — weight limits, performance, equipment, AD compliance times, operating limitations. 1 match in the FAA catalog.
- A7CE Historical Rev 46 · 11/24/2004
Cessna Aircraft Company
Models: 421C, 425, 402C, 402B + 12 more
06 / Supplemental Type Certificates
Modifications approved for CESSNA 402
548 STCs on file — every FAA-approved modification, alteration, or installation for this aircraft. STOL kits, avionics, fuel systems, floats, engine swaps, you name it.
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05/27/2025
STC SA5581SW
Installation of ALCOR true-flow/ totalizer system
Alcor LLC
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04/01/2025
STC SA02738CH (PAGE 5)
Installation of L-3 Communications Avionics Systems
Acron Aviation Inc.
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04/01/2025
STC SA04046CH Page 1
Installation of L-3 GENESIS (TM) Electronic Standby Instrument System (ESI-500/MAG-500)
Acron Aviation Inc.
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08/27/2024
STC SA04837NY
Installation of AeroLED's Holdings, LLC., position lights, navigation lights, strobe lights and beacon lights
AeroLED's Holdings, LLC
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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
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02/02/2024
STC SA02658SE (1 OF 2)
Installation of Garmin GI 275 Multi-Function Display System
Garmin International Inc.
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11/17/2023
STC SA00040LB
Installation of a modified exhaust tail pipe.
Aerospace Welding Minneapolis Inc.
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11/16/2023
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.
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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
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12/12/2022
STC SA02738CH (PAGE 5)
Installation of L-3 Communications Avionics Systems
L3Harris Aviation Products Inc.
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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.
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07/06/2022
STC SA02203AK (PAGE 2)
Installation of FlightLogic Synthetic Vision Electronic Flight Information System (EFIS-SV).
Genesys Aerosystems Inc.
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06/16/2022
STC SA02254AK
Installation of "Single Screen", "2 or 3 Screen", "Dual Screen", or "4 or 6 screen"
Genesys Aerosystems Inc.
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06/06/2022
STC SA02203AK (PAGE 2)
Installation of FlightLogic Synthetic Vision Electronic Flight Information System (EFIS-SV).
Genesys Aerosystems Inc.
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03/30/2022
STC SA02444AK (PAGE 1)
Approval of the L-3 Communications NGT 9000/9000R ADS-B system installed
ADS-B Technologies LLC
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02/02/2022
STC SA4222SW
Mount collision avoidance lights in engine nacelle.
Johnson Aviation Products
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09/01/2021
STC SA11174SC PAGE 1
Installation of BendixKing by Honeywell KSN 770 and KSN 765 WAAS LPV approach capable nav/comm systems
Honeywell International Inc (Bendix King)
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07/21/2021
STC SA02430SE
Fabrication and installation of a camera housing
Airborne Sensor LLC
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07/15/2021
STC SA10822SC
Installation of EFD1000 Primary Flight Display
Aspen Avionics Inc.
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07/15/2021
STC SA10822SC
Installation of EFD1000 Primary Flight Display
Aspen Avionics Inc.
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06/14/2021
STC SA02658SE (1 OF 2)
Installation of Garmin GI 275 Multi-Function Display System
Garmin International Inc
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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
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01/12/2021
STC SA02426AK
Approval of the FreeFlight FDL-978-TX ADS-B system installed
FreeFlight Systems
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07/28/2020
STC SA00024SE
Installation of vortex generators on the wing and verticle tail, and strakes on the nacelles.
Micro AeroDynamics Inc
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07/17/2020
STC SA10236SC (2 OF 4)
Installation of a GDC 31 Roll Steering Converter
DAC International Inc
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06/04/2020
STC SA02268CH (PAGE 3)
Installation of Airwolf Filter Corp. Air Oil Separator
Airwolf Filter Corporation
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06/04/2020
STC SA02268CH (PAGE 2)
Installation of Airwolf Filter Corp. Air Oil Separator
Airwolf Filter Corporation
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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
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01/13/2020
STC SA02658SE (1 OF 2)
Installation of Garmin GI 275 Multi-Function Display System
Garmin International Inc
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09/09/2019
STC SA01714WI (1 OF 2)
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 wit…
Garmin International Inc
+ 518 more STCs on file
07 / PMA replacement parts
FAA-approved replacement parts for CESSNA 402
9 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.
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RA068-03100#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/AFA43C03CEA818EF86257EDE005AB9F9.0001##
Shim - Insulator
Rapco Inc replaces Cleveland 068-03100
PMA holder → -
8302#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/B1122C3FCE74407A862576C50058C0C5.0001##
Flight Inspection Console
Avcon Industries Inc replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
RAA-63-3#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/4B2F35008DB0AA9C86257DB300561647.0001##
Landing and Recognition Light system
Executive Wings Inc. Aviation replaces Modification Parts
PMA holder → -
RAA-63-2#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/D72A4891DB379A9C86257DB3005615FD.0001##
Landing and Recognition Light system
Executive Wings Inc. Aviation replaces Modification Parts
PMA holder → -
RAA-63-1#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/E42E3215F2E0052486257DB300561593.0001##
Landing and Recognition Light system
Executive Wings Inc. Aviation replaces Modification Parts
PMA holder → -
8302#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/8DFC7A83D23FE9FF862574DE0053F561.0001##
Flight Inspection Console
Avcon Industries Inc replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
35ARM300-80S-( )#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/143DAC56AA92227986257AFB0074EF03.0001##
Lead Thru Insulator
Dayton Granger Inc replaces 35ARM300-80S
PMA holder → -
152700-09#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/2BD4A1EBCDB49FD8862576F200696AA4.0001##
Windshield Assembly
Sierracin/Sylmar Corp replaces 9910222-4
PMA holder → -
152700-07#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/C1ABAD2C12B92793862576F200696A75.0001##
Windshield Assembly
Sierracin/Sylmar Corp replaces 9910222-2
PMA holder →
04 / Regulations watching this type
Advisory Circulars and Federal Register activity for CESSNA 402
Advisory Circulars
No ACs explicitly mention this type. Showing universal operating-rule ACs that apply to all aircraft.
Recent Federal Register activity
Latest rulemakings touching general operating rules (Part 91) and maintenance rules (Part 43).
- 2026-04-17 Settlement Policy for Small Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Cases FR ↗
- 2026-02-10 Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations; Reopening of Comment Period; Denial of Extension FR ↗
- 2026-02-02 25-Hour Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) Requirement, New Aircraft Production FR ↗
- 2026-01-28 Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations; Reopening of Comment Period FR ↗
- 2026-01-07 Requirements for Interference-Tolerant Radio Altimeter Systems FR ↗
05 / Aircraft of this type
All 7 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.
| N-number | St | Year | NTSB | FAA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N1008A | CO | 1967 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N402DZ | VA | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N7DA | TX | 1967 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N8125F | KS | — | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N82TA | OR | 1968 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N8422F | SC | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N9873F | DE | 1968 | · | 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
- FAA Aircraft Registry →
Refreshed Apr 27, 2026
Available
- NTSB CAROL →
Refreshed Apr 27, 2026
Available
- Federal Register (FAA Airworthiness Directives) →
Refreshed Apr 27, 2026
Available
We render counts and lists as the agency publishes them. Read the methodology →