Type Record · As of May 3, 2026

CESSNA A188A

Fixed Wing Single Engine · CONT MOTOR IO 520 SERIES

Registered

Year Range

1969–1971

NTSB Events

Airworthiness Directives

Aircraft Resources

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01 / Distribution

Where the fleet lives and was built

Counts of currently-registered CESSNA A188A aircraft by US state and decade of manufacture, sourced from the FAA Aircraft Registry.

By State (top 10)

MN 29.4% 5
MT 17.6% 3
ND 11.8% 2
MO 11.8% 2
GA 11.8% 2
UT 5.9% 1
IA 5.9% 1
IL 5.9% 1

By Decade of Manufacture

1960s 5.9% 1
1970s 82.4% 14
Unknown 11.8% 2

02 / NTSB Records

Events involving CESSNA A188A aircraft

8 event(s) on file. Showing the most recent 8.

Sep 11, 2022
N2122U
Canby, Minnesota
NTSB Docket →
Jun 28, 2011
N1588M
Estelline, South Dakota Minor
NTSB Docket →
Jul 16, 2007
N4412Q
New Hartford, Missouri
NTSB Docket →
Jul 28, 1996
N1556M
DECATUR, Texas
NTSB Docket →
Jul 29, 1995
N9980G
BREMEN, North Dakota
NTSB Docket →
Sep 12, 1974
N5685J
MOBILE, Alabama Serious
NTSB Docket →
Jul 26, 1973
N5685J
SUBLETTE, Kansas
NTSB Docket →
May 2, 1973
N1556M
MCCUNE, Kansas Minor
NTSB Docket →

03 / Airworthiness Directives

FAA directives applicable to CESSNA A188A

12 directive(s) on file. Showing the most recent 12.

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…

Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗
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 ↗
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…

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 ↗
Jan 8, 2003

Airworthiness Directives; Hartzell Propeller Inc. Model ( )HC-( )2Y( )-( ) propellers

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to Hartzell Propeller Inc. model ( )HC-( )2Y( )-( ) propellers, with certain serial numbers (SN's) of two-bladed aluminum propeller hubs part numbers (P/N's) D-6522-1, D-6522-2, D-6529-1, and D-6559-3 installed. This action requires removal fr…

Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗
Nov 19, 2001

Airworthiness Directives; Hartzell Propeller Inc. ( )HC-( )2Y( )-( ) Propellers

This amendment supersedes priority letter AD 90-02-23, that is applicable to certain Hartzell Propeller Inc. ( )HC-( )2Y( )-( ) propellers. That priority letter currently requires repetitive visual inspections of propeller hubs for cracks using a 10X glass and, if necessary, removal of cracked hubs and replacement wit…

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 ↗
Jan 27, 1999

Airworthiness Directives; Hartzell Propeller Inc. ( )HC-( )2Y( )- ( ) Propellers

This document proposes to supersede priority letter airworthiness directive (AD) 90-02-23 by adopting a new AD applicable to Hartzell Propeller Inc. ( )HC-( )2Y( )-( ) propellers. Priority letter AD 90-02-23 currently requires repetitive visual inspections of propeller hubs for cracks using a 10X glass, and, if necess…

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 ↗
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 A188A

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 A188A

232 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 ↗
02/25/2025

STC SA2927NM

Installation of an AiResearch TE-0667 turbocharger on a Continental IO-520-D engine with McCauley D2A34C two-bladed propeller or Hartzell HC-C3YF-1RF/F9587C-15 three-bladed propell…

Metal Innovations Inc. dba MII Aero

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 ↗
05/21/2020

STC SA00470AT

Installation of either a Hartzell model PHC-C3YF-1RF/CF8468A( )-6R or PHC-C3YF-1RF/F7691( ) propeller and associated spinner assembly.

Hartzell Propeller Inc

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 ↗

+ 202 more STCs on file

07 / PMA replacement parts

FAA-approved replacement parts for CESSNA A188A

1 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.

94110-02#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/EEB50C1DF4BDC9878625859300379542.0001##

Engine Isolator

Hutchinson Aerospace & Industry Inc replaces 94110-02
PMA holder →

04 / Regulations watching this type

Advisory Circulars and Federal Register activity for CESSNA A188A

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).

05 / Aircraft of this type

All 17 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.

17 of 17

N-number	St	Year	Status	NTSB	FAA
N1556M	MT	1971	Active	●	Look up ↗
N1588M	MN	1970	Active	●	Look up ↗
N1599M	ND	—	Active	·	Look up ↗
N2122U	MN	1970	Active	●	Look up ↗
N2199U	MO	—	Active	·	Look up ↗
N4412Q	MO	1971	Active	●	Look up ↗
N5665J	MT	1970	Active	·	Look up ↗
N5670J	UT	1969	Active	·	Look up ↗
N5680J	ND	1970	Active	·	Look up ↗
N5685J	MN	1970	Active	●	Look up ↗
N5688J	MN	1970	Active	·	Look up ↗
N9900G	IA	1970	Active	·	Look up ↗
N9925G	GA	1971	Active	·	Look up ↗
N9932G	IL	1971	Registered	·	Look up ↗
N9947G	MN	1971	Active	·	Look up ↗
N9968G	GA	1971	Active	·	Look up ↗
N9980G	MT	1971	Active	●	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

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Federal Register (FAA Airworthiness Directives) →
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We render counts and lists as the agency publishes them. Read the methodology →