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Type Record · As of May 3, 2026

CESSNA 402A

Fixed Wing Multi Engine · CONT MOTOR GTSIO-520-C

Registered

3

Year Range

1968–1969

NTSB Events

3

Airworthiness Directives

30

01 /  Distribution

Where the fleet lives and was built

Counts of currently-registered CESSNA 402A aircraft by US state and decade of manufacture, sourced from the FAA Aircraft Registry.

By State (top 10)

  • KS 33.3% 1
  • FL 33.3% 1
  • DE 33.3% 1

By Decade of Manufacture

  • 1960s 100.0% 3

02 /  NTSB Records

Events involving CESSNA 402A aircraft

3 event(s) on file. Showing the most recent 3.

03 /  Airworthiness Directives

FAA directives applicable to CESSNA 402A

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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Jul 14, 2005

    Airworthiness Directives; Hartzell Propeller Inc. Models HC-B3TN-2, HC-B3TN-3, HC-B3TN-5, HC-B3MN-3, HC-B4TN-3, HC-B4TN-5, HC-B4MN-5, HC-B4MP-3, HC-B4MP-5, and HC-B5MP-3 Propellers

    The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Hartzell Propeller Inc. models HC-B3TN-2, HC-B3TN-3, HC-B3TN-5, HC- B3MN-3, HC-B4TN-3, HC-B4TN-5, HC-B4MN-5, HC-B4MP-3, HC-B4MP-5, and HC- B5MP-3 propellers, installed with propeller mounting bolts, part number (P/N) B-3339. This AD requires initial and repeti…

  • Jun 28, 2005

    Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company Models 401, 401A, 401B, 402, 402A, 402B, 411, and 411A Airplanes

  • Jun 14, 2005

    Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company Models 402C and 414A Airplanes

    The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) to supersede AD 2005-05-52 (70 FR 13362, March 21, 2005), which applies to all Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) Models 402C and 414A airplanes. AD 2005-05-52 currently requires you to eddy current inspect the forward wing spars and visually inspect the aft and aux…

  • Jun 14, 2005

    Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company Models 401, 401A, 401B, 402, 402A, 402B, 411, and 411A Airplanes

    The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) to supersede AD 79-10-15, which applies to all Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) Models 401, 401A, 401B, 402, 402A, 402B, 411, and 411A airplanes. AD 79-10-15 currently requires repetitive inspections of the right and left wing spar lower cap areas for fatigue crac…

  • Jun 9, 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 proposes to adopt 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 proposed AD would requi…

  • Apr 6, 2005

    Airworthiness Directives; Goodrich De-icing and Specialty Systems “FASTprop” Propeller De-icers

    The FAA proposes to adopt 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 propose…

  • 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…

  • May 25, 2004

    Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company Models 401, 401A, 401B, 402, 402A, 402B, 402C, 411, 411A, and 414A Airplanes

    This document withdraws two notices of proposed rulemaking (NPRMs) that would have applied to Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) Models 401, 401A, 401B, 402, 402A, 402B, 402C, 411, 411A, and 414A airplanes. The proposed ADs would have superseded existing ADs and would have required you to repetitively inspect the wing s…

  • 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…

  • Jan 27, 2004

    Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company Models 401, 401A, 401B, 402, 402A, 402B, 402C, 411, and 411A, and 414A Airplanes; Notice of Public Meeting

    This document reopens the comment periods and announces a public meeting on the subject proposed airworthiness directives (ADs) that would apply to Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) Models 401, 401A, 401B, 402, 402A, 402B, 402C, 411, and 411A, and 414A airplanes. The proposed ADs would supersede existing ADs and would…

  • 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…

  • Oct 3, 2003

    Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company Models 401, 401A, 401B, 402, 402A, 402B, 411, and 411A Airplanes

    This document proposes to revise an earlier proposed airworthiness directive (AD) that would supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 79-10-15 R2, which applies to all Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) Models 401, 401A, 401B, 402, 402A, 402B, 411, and 411A airplanes. AD 79-10-15 R2 currently requires repetitive inspectio…

  • Aug 1, 2003

    Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company Models 401, 401A, 401B, 402, 402A, 402B, 411, and 411A Airplanes

    This document provides additional time for the public to comment on a proposal to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 79-10- 15 R2, which applies to all Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) Models 401, 401A, 401B, 402, 402A, 402B, 411, and 411A airplanes. AD 79-10-15 R2 currently requires repetitive inspections of the…

  • May 15, 2003

    Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company Models 401, 401A, 401B, 402, 402A, 402B, 411, and 411A Airplanes

    This document proposes to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 79-10-15 R2, which applies to all Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) Models 401, 401A, 401B, 402, 402A, 402B, 411, and 411A airplanes. AD 79-10-15 R2 currently requires repetitive inspections of the right and left wing spar lower cap areas for fatigue crac…

  • May 15, 2003

    Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company Models 402C and 414A Airplanes

    This document proposes to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2000-23-01, which applies to all Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) Model 402C airplanes. AD 2000-23-01 currently requires repetitive inspections of the forward, aft, and auxiliary wing spars for cracks, and repair or replacement as necessary. Cessna has p…

  • Jan 19, 2000

    Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company 300 and 400 Series Airplanes

    This amendment supersedes Airworthiness Directive (AD) 75-23- 08 R5, which currently requires repetitively inspecting and replacing or repairing the exhaust system on certain Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) 300 and 400 series airplanes. The requirements of this AD replace the inspections and replacements that are req…

  • Jul 6, 1999

    Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company 300 and 400 Series Airplanes

    This document proposes to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 75-23-08 R5, which currently requires repetitively inspecting and replacing or repairing the exhaust system on certain Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) 300 and 400 series airplanes. The proposed AD would replace the inspections and replacements that are…

04 /  Type Certificate Data Sheets

FAA TCDS for CESSNA 402A

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 402A

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

  • 04/01/2025

    STC SA02738CH (PAGE 5)

    Installation of L-3 Communications Avionics Systems

    Acron Aviation Inc.

  • 04/01/2025

    STC SA04046CH Page 1

    Installation of L-3 GENESIS (TM) Electronic Standby Instrument System (ESI-500/MAG-500)

    Acron Aviation Inc.

  • 08/27/2024

    STC SA04837NY

    Installation of AeroLED's Holdings, LLC., position lights, navigation lights, strobe lights and beacon lights

    AeroLED's Holdings, LLC

  • 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

  • 11/17/2023

    STC SA00040LB

    Installation of a modified exhaust tail pipe.

    Aerospace Welding Minneapolis Inc.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 12/12/2022

    STC SA02738CH (PAGE 5)

    Installation of L-3 Communications Avionics Systems

    L3Harris Aviation Products Inc.

  • 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.

  • 07/06/2022

    STC SA02203AK (PAGE 2)

    Installation of FlightLogic Synthetic Vision Electronic Flight Information System (EFIS-SV).

    Genesys Aerosystems Inc.

  • 06/16/2022

    STC SA02254AK

    Installation of "Single Screen", "2 or 3 Screen", "Dual Screen", or "4 or 6 screen"

    Genesys Aerosystems Inc.

  • 06/06/2022

    STC SA02203AK (PAGE 2)

    Installation of FlightLogic Synthetic Vision Electronic Flight Information System (EFIS-SV).

    Genesys Aerosystems Inc.

  • 03/30/2022

    STC SA02444AK (PAGE 1)

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

    ADS-B Technologies LLC

  • 02/02/2022

    STC SA4222SW

    Mount collision avoidance lights in engine nacelle.

    Johnson Aviation Products

  • 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)

  • 07/21/2021

    STC SA02430SE

    Fabrication and installation of a camera housing

    Airborne Sensor LLC

  • 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

  • 01/12/2021

    STC SA02426AK

    Approval of the FreeFlight FDL-978-TX ADS-B system installed

    FreeFlight Systems

  • 07/28/2020

    STC SA00024SE

    Installation of vortex generators on the wing and verticle tail, and strakes on the nacelles.

    Micro AeroDynamics Inc

  • 07/17/2020

    STC SA10236SC (2 OF 4)

    Installation of a GDC 31 Roll Steering Converter

    DAC International Inc

  • 06/04/2020

    STC SA02268CH (PAGE 3)

    Installation of Airwolf Filter Corp. Air Oil Separator

    Airwolf Filter Corporation

  • 06/04/2020

    STC SA02268CH (PAGE 2)

    Installation of Airwolf Filter Corp. Air Oil Separator

    Airwolf Filter Corporation

  • 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

  • 07/16/2019

    STC SA01861SE (PAGE 2)

    Fabrication and installation of Landing Light Controller

    Seaton Engineering Corp.

  • 07/16/2019

    STC SA01800SE (PG 2)

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

    Seaton Engineering Corp.

  • 07/11/2019

    STC SA03286CH

    Install an electronic engine ignition system

    Electroair Acquisition Corporation

  • 07/11/2019

    STC SA04032CH

    Install rocker switch assemblies

    Electroair Acquisition Corporation

  • 07/02/2019

    STC SA2091WE

    Installation of air conditioning system

    Air Comm Corporation

  • 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

  • 06/19/2019

    STC SA00344BO PAGE 1

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

    Whelen Aerospace Technologies

+ 427 more STCs on file

07 /  PMA replacement parts

FAA-approved replacement parts for CESSNA 402A

13 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.

  • ST-346#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/036B135F97FE6A63862578ED0066276E.0001##

    System 65 Two Axis Automatic Flight Guidance System

    S-TEC Corporation replaces Modification Part

    PMA holder →
  • ST-345#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/6557F0A21CC1C0E8862578ED0066272C.0001##

    Yaw Damper System

    S-TEC Corporation replaces Modification Part

    PMA holder →
  • ST-344#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/61F0FBB394A3717B862578ED006626F6.0001##

    System 60 Two Axis Automatic Flight Guidance System

    S-TEC Corporation replaces Modification Part

    PMA holder →
  • 691#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/BDBF6DB36E954526862573BD005DB6E6.0001##

    Left Front Window (Crew Door Equipped)

    LP Aero Plastics Inc replaces Cessna5211346-12 (Green Tint) 5211346-17 (Green Tint)

    PMA holder →
  • W/G-2215#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/B2409D05B3118796862572750064AB04.0001##

    Cessna 402 Pilot Window LH

    Great Lakes Aero Products replaces 5211346-2, 5211346-6, 5211346-8, 5211346-12, 5211346-14, Replaces large window only in assy numbers: 5211346-17, 5211346-19, 5091106-7, 5091106-11

    PMA holder →
  • W/T-2215#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/B5818E937BDFE80B862572750064AADA.0001##

    Cessna 402 Pilot Window LH

    Great Lakes Aero Products replaces 5211346-2, 5211346-6, 5211346-8, 5211346-12, 5211346-14, Replaces large window only in assy numbers: 5211346-17, 5211346-19, 5091106-7, 5091106-11

    PMA holder →
  • W-2215#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/1F4164EE3C88CDC7862572750064AAAA.0001##

    Cessna 402 Pilot Window LH

    Great Lakes Aero Products replaces 5211346-2, 5211346-6, 5211346-8, 5211346-12, 5211346-14, Replaces large window only in assy numbers: 5211346-17, 5211346-19, 5091106-7, 5091106-11

    PMA holder →
  • W-2215#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/CBFE17D8FA8F982E862572340055DFB7.0001##

    Cessna 402 Pilot Window LH

    Great Lakes Aero Products replaces 5211346-2, 5211346-6, 5211346-8, 5211346-12, 5211346-14, Replaces large window only in assy numbers: 5211346-17, 5211346-19, 5091106-7, 5091106-11

    PMA holder →
  • W/G-2215#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DC1E0ADE0B70BBCF862572340055E015.0001##

    Cessna 402 Pilot Window LH

    Great Lakes Aero Products replaces 5211346-2, 5211346-6, 5211346-8, 5211346-12, 5211346-14, Replaces large window only in assy numbers: 5211346-17, 5211346-19, 5091106-7, 5091106-11

    PMA holder →
  • W/T-2219#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/BBB2A85FE401FD81862572340055E1EA.0001##

    Cessna 401/402 Pilot Window LH

    Great Lakes Aero Products replaces 5011173-1, 5011177-1, 5011177-3, 5011177-5, 5011177-9, 5091100-5, Replaces large window only in assy numbers: 5091100-1, 5091100-2, 5091106-3, 5091106-5

    PMA holder →
  • W-2219#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/C545E66BDD0034BC862572340055E1C1.0001##

    Cessna 401/402 Pilot Window LH

    Great Lakes Aero Products replaces 5011173-1, 5011177-1, 5011177-3, 5011177-5, 5011177-9, 5091100-5, Replaces large window only in assy numbers: 5091100-1, 5091100-2, 5091106-3, 5091106-5

    PMA holder →
  • W/T-2215#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/2F0591ADE0EE3F70862572340055DFE3.0001##

    Cessna 402 Pilot Window LH

    Great Lakes Aero Products replaces 5211346-2, 5211346-6, 5211346-8, 5211346-12, 5211346-14, Replaces large window only in assy numbers: 5211346-17, 5211346-19, 5091106-7, 5091106-11

    PMA holder →
  • W/G-2219#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/7586E93C582EFEAC862572340055E212.0001##

    Cessna 401/402 Pilot Window LH

    Great Lakes Aero Products replaces 5011173-1, 5011177-1, 5011177-3, 5011177-5, 5011177-9, 5091100-5, Replaces large window only in assy numbers: 5091100-1, 5091100-2, 5091106-3, 5091106-5

    PMA holder →

05 /  Aircraft of this type

All 3 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.

3 of 3
N-number St Year NTSB FAA
N337PL KS 1969 Look up ↗
N4550Q FL 1969 Look up ↗
N755AC 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

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