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Type Record · As of May 3, 2026

COLUMBIA AIRCRAFT MFG LC42-550FG

Fixed Wing Single Engine · CONT MOTOR IO-550-N

Registered

61

Year Range

2005–2007

NTSB Events

20

Airworthiness Directives

16

01 /  Distribution

Where the fleet lives and was built

Counts of currently-registered COLUMBIA AIRCRAFT MFG LC42-550FG aircraft by US state and decade of manufacture, sourced from the FAA Aircraft Registry.

By State (top 10)

  • DE 15.5% 9
  • TX 10.3% 6
  • FL 10.3% 6
  • VA 8.6% 5
  • NC 8.6% 5
  • LA 5.2% 3
  • KY 5.2% 3
  • GA 3.4% 2
  • MI 3.4% 2
  • IN 3.4% 2

+14 more states

By Decade of Manufacture

  • 2000s 83.6% 51
  • Unknown 16.4% 10

02 /  NTSB Records

Events involving COLUMBIA AIRCRAFT MFG LC42-550FG aircraft

20 event(s) on file. Showing the most recent 20.

03 /  Airworthiness Directives

FAA directives applicable to COLUMBIA AIRCRAFT MFG LC42-550FG

16 directive(s) on file. Showing the most recent 16.

  • Jun 21, 2013

    Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company Airplanes

    We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) (previously COLUMBIA or LANCAIR) Models LC40-550FG, LC41-550FG, and LC42-550FG airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports that during maximum braking, if the brakes lock up and a skid occurs, a severe oscillatory yawing mot…

  • Dec 21, 2012

    Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company Airplanes

    We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) (previously COLUMBIA or LANCAIR) Models LC40-550FG, LC41-550FG, and LC42-550FG airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports that during maximum braking, if the brakes lock up and a skid occurs, a severe oscillato…

  • Feb 7, 2011

    Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company (Type Certificate Previously Held by Columbia Aircraft Manufacturing (Previously the Lancair Company)) Models LC40-550FG, LC41-550FG, and LC42-550FG Airplanes

    We are superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. AD 2009-09-09 currently requires repetitive inspections of the rudder hinges and the rudder hinge brackets for damage, i.e., cracking, deformation, and discoloration. If damage is found during any inspection, AD 2009-09-09 also…

  • Jan 10, 2011

    Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) (Type Certificate A00003SE Previously Held by Columbia Aircraft Manufacturing (Previously The Lancair Company)) Models LC41-550FG and LC42-550FG Airplanes

    We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This emergency AD was sent previously to all known U.S. owners and operators of these airplanes. This AD requires obtaining written approval from the Manager, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), to operate the airplane. This wri…

  • Oct 27, 2010

    Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company (Type Certificate Previously Held by Columbia Aircraft Manufacturing (Previously the Lancair Company)) Models LC40-550FG, LC41-550FG, and LC42-550FG Airplanes

    We are revising an earlier proposed airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. That NPRM proposed to retain the inspection requirements of AD 2009-09-09 and add a terminating action for the repetitive inspection requirements. That NPRM resulted from the manufacturer developing a modification that, whe…

  • Dec 17, 2009

    Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company (Type Certificate Previously Held by Columbia Aircraft Manufacturing (Previously The Lancair Company)) Models LC40-550FG, LC41-550FG, and LC42-550FG Airplanes

    We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2009-09- 09, which applies to certain Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) (type certificate previously held by Columbia Aircraft Manufacturing (previously The Lancair Company)) Models LC40-550FG, LC41-550FG, and LC42-550FG airplanes. AD 2009-09-09 currently requires re…

  • Apr 30, 2009

    Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company (Type Certificate Previously Held by Columbia Aircraft Manufacturing (Previously The Lancair Company)) Models LC40-550FG, LC41-550FG, and LC42-550FG Airplanes

    We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Cessna Aircraft Company (Type Certificate previously held by Columbia Aircraft Manufacturing (previously The Lancair Company)) Models LC40- 550FG, LC41-550FG, and LC42-550FG airplanes. This AD requires you to repetitively inspect the rudder hinges and the…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Oct 31, 2008

    Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company (Type Certificate Previously Held by Columbia Aircraft Manufacturing) Models LC40-550FG, LC41-550FG, and LC42-550FG Airplanes

    We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) to revise AD 2007-07-06, which applies to certain Cessna Aircraft Company (type certificate previously held by Columbia Aircraft Manufacturing) (Cessna) Models LC40-550FG, LC41-550FG, and LC42-550FG airplanes. AD 2007-07-06 currently requires the following: Adding inf…

  • Sep 2, 2008

    Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company (Type Certificate Previously Held by Columbia Aircraft Manufacturing) Models LC40-550FG, LC41-550FG, and LC42-550FG Airplanes

    This document makes a correction to a proposed airworthiness directive (AD), which was published in the Federal Register on August 7, 2008 (73 FR 45902), and applies to certain Cessna Aircraft Company (type certificate previously held by Columbia Aircraft Manufacturing) (Cessna) Models LC40-550FG, LC41-550FG, and LC42…

  • Aug 7, 2008

    Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company (Type Certificate Previously Held by Columbia Aircraft Manufacturing) Models LC40-550FG, LC41-550FG, and LC42-550FG Airplanes

    We propose to revise Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2007-07- 06, which applies to certain Cessna Aircraft Company (type certificate previously held by Columbia Aircraft Manufacturing) (Cessna) Models LC40-550FG, LC41-550FG, and LC42-550FG airplanes. AD 2007-07-06 currently requires the following: adding information to t…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Apr 3, 2007

    Airworthiness Directives; Columbia Aircraft Manufacturing (Previously the Lancair Company) Models LC40-550FG, LC41-550FG, and LC42-550FG Airplanes

    The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Columbia Aircraft Manufacturing (previously The Lancair Company) Models LC40-550FG, LC41-550FG, and LC42-550FG airplanes. This AD requires you to add information to the Limitations section of the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM). This AD also requires you to repet…

  • Dec 11, 2006

    Airworthiness Directives; Columbia Aircraft Manufacturing Models LC41-550FG and LC42-550FG Airplanes

    The FAA is adopting a new Airworthiness Directive (AD) for all Columbia Aircraft Manufacturing (previously The Lancair Company) Models LC41-550FG and LC42-550FG airplanes equipped with Kelly Aerospace Thermal Systems Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) SA02260CH, Thermawing Deice System (also known as E-Vade). This AD…

04 /  Type Certificate Data Sheets

FAA TCDS for COLUMBIA AIRCRAFT MFG LC42-550FG

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

  • A00003SE Historical Rev 14 · 12/30/2005

    Columbia Aircraft Manufacturing

    Models: LC42-550FG, LC40-550FG, LC41-550FG, T240 + 1 more

06 /  Supplemental Type Certificates

Modifications approved for COLUMBIA AIRCRAFT MFG LC42-550FG

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

  • 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

  • 07/16/2019

    STC SA01861SE (PAGE 2)

    Fabrication and installation of Landing Light Controller

    Seaton Engineering Corp.

  • 12/20/2017

    STC SA02268CH (PAGE 2)

    Installation of Airwolf Filter Corp. Air Oil Separator

    Airwolf Filter Corporation

  • 12/20/2017

    STC SA02268CH (PAGE 3)

    Installation of Airwolf Filter Corp. Air Oil Separator

    Airwolf Filter Corporation

  • 10/14/2016

    STC SA01734SE (PG 4)

    Application of Stewart Systems synthetic fabric covering system to aircraft fuselage, wings, tail surfaces, control surfaces and related parts.

    Andrew D. Humphrey

  • 06/10/2015

    STC SA01734SE (PG 4)

    Application of Stewart Systems synthetic fabric covering system to aircraft fuselage, wings, tail surfaces, control surfaces and related parts.

    Stewart Thomas D. and Stewart Dan R.

  • 12/01/2011

    STC SA01861SE (PAGE 2)

    Fabrication and installation of Landing Light Controller

    Seaton Engineering Corp.

  • 08/28/2011

    STC SA02268CH (PAGE 3)

    Installation of Airwolf Filter Corp. Air Oil Separator

    Airwolf Filter Corporation

  • 08/28/2011

    STC SA02268CH (PAGE 2)

    Installation of Airwolf Filter Corp. Air Oil Separator

    Airwolf Filter Corporation

  • 07/21/2011

    STC SA00243BO (1 OF 5)

    Installation of Centurion Consulting, Inc. GPS Steering Assist Module (SAM) with roll steering (p/n 0025-5100), or without roll steering (p/n 0025-5200).

    Icarus Avionics, LLC

  • 03/23/2011

    STC SA01734SE (PG 4)

    Application of Stewart Systems synthetic fabric covering system to aircraft fuselage, wings, tail surfaces, control surfaces and related parts.

    Stewart Thomas D. and Stewart Dan R.

  • 08/07/2009

    STC SA02260CH

    Installation of Thermawing de-icing system.

    Kelly Aerospace Thermal Systems LLC

  • 03/12/2009

    STC SA01435WI

    Installation of TKS Ice Protection System Components.

    CAV Aerospace Inc.

  • 01/09/2009

    STC SA01861SE (PAGE 2)

    Fabrication and installation of Landing Light Controller

    Seaton Engineering Corp.

  • 11/13/2007

    STC SA02003CH

    Installation of propeller de-icing system.

    Kelly Aerospace Thermal Systems LLC

  • 04/03/2007

    STC SA02260CH

    Installation of Thermawing de-icing system.

    Kelly Aerospace Thermal Systems LLC

  • 02/15/2007

    STC SA01695SE (3 OF 5)

    Installation of an antenna

    Garmin AT Inc.

  • 10/23/2006

    STC SA00243BO (1 OF 5)

    Installation of Centurion Consulting, Inc. GPS Steering Assist Module (SAM) with roll steering (p/n 0025-5100), or without roll steering (p/n 0025-5200).

    Centurion Consulting Inc

  • 08/30/2006

    STC SA01695SE (3 OF 5)

    Installation of an antenna

    Garmin AT Inc.

  • 06/02/2006

    STC SA01390WI

    Installation of McCauley Propeller Model D3A34C444/78MLA-0 and E-7819 spinner.

    McCauley Propeller Systems

  • 03/29/2006

    STC SA02268CH (PAGE 2)

    Installation of Airwolf Filter Corp. Air Oil Separator

    Airwolf Filter Corporation

07 /  PMA replacement parts

FAA-approved replacement parts for COLUMBIA AIRCRAFT MFG LC42-550FG

3 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.

  • NCK-04-004#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/B36B704F1712A727862573AA005F1B6D.0001##

    Airframe De-icing Kit

    Kelly Aerospace Thermal Systems, LLC replaces Modification Part

    PMA holder →
  • NCK-04-004#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/A47765DC250C35FF8625716100486ECB.0001##

    Airframe De-icing Kit

    Kelly Aerospace Thermal Systems, LLC replaces Modification Part

    PMA holder →
  • 005N0001-2#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/30379EFC2960803F8625730C00571C37.0001##

    Semi Portable Oxygen System W/ A4 Flowmeter Instl

    Precise Flight Incorporated replaces Modification Part

    PMA holder →

05 /  Aircraft of this type

All 61 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.

61 of 61
N-number St Year NTSB FAA
N102FP VA 2006 · Look up ↗
N103FP LA 2006 · Look up ↗
N104FP NC 2006 · Look up ↗
N1137A DE · Look up ↗
N113FP TX 2007 · Look up ↗
N115FP CO 2007 Look up ↗
N1170B NC Look up ↗
N117FP DE 2007 · Look up ↗
N1213M WA 2006 · Look up ↗
N121TB GA 2006 · Look up ↗
N1222G DE Look up ↗
N1267J DE 2007 · Look up ↗
N1268R FL 2006 · Look up ↗
N1269E LA 2006 · Look up ↗
N1271B GA Look up ↗
N1278D 2007 · Look up ↗
N1298G FL 2007 · Look up ↗
N12XY LA 2007 · Look up ↗
N1321C KY 2006 Look up ↗
N13331 DE 2006 Look up ↗
N1334X NC 2007 Look up ↗
N137GB MI 2006 · Look up ↗
N1393W DE 2006 · Look up ↗
N1411G CA · Look up ↗
N1415K IN 2006 · Look up ↗
N1417W NV · Look up ↗
N1443T NJ 2007 Look up ↗
N151LC FL 2007 Look up ↗
N1584Y MI Look up ↗
N223GS MT 2007 · Look up ↗
N242GA KY 2007 · Look up ↗
N248AP 2006 · Look up ↗
N24PY KS 2007 · Look up ↗
N2539X TX 2006 · Look up ↗
N2547T OH 2006 · Look up ↗
N268W TN 2006 · Look up ↗
N323Y FL 2006 Look up ↗
N350BT DE 2006 · Look up ↗
N350CW DE 2006 · Look up ↗
N350SL VA 2006 Look up ↗
N352JS TX 2006 · Look up ↗
N356CA VT · Look up ↗
N358DM FL 2006 · Look up ↗
N364K TX 2007 · Look up ↗
N409SJ IN 2005 · Look up ↗
N442SJ 2006 · Look up ↗
N6421Z TX 2007 Look up ↗
N64SG NC 2006 · Look up ↗
N716JK VA · Look up ↗
N742CA SC 2007 · Look up ↗
N747SL MS 2006 · Look up ↗
N831JD ME 2006 · Look up ↗
N838VK KS 2007 · Look up ↗
N847PT FL 2007 · Look up ↗
N88CE DE 2006 Look up ↗
N891TP TX 2006 · Look up ↗
N913PM OK 2006 · Look up ↗
N920MM NC · Look up ↗
N964SG VA 2006 · Look up ↗
N974WF VA 2006 · Look up ↗
N975MC KY 2007 · 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 →