LANCAIR LC42-550FG

01 /  Distribution

Where the fleet lives and was built

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

02 /  NTSB Records

Events involving LANCAIR LC42-550FG aircraft

27 event(s) on file. Showing the most recent 25 · 2 more available on NTSB CAROL.

• Jun 20, 2024

  N141PB

  Humboldt Bay, California

  NTSB Docket →

• Jun 8, 2024

  N65131

  Beaufort, North Carolina

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• Jul 4, 2009

  N6502A

  Ocean City, New Jersey

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• Jun 14, 2008

  N166DS

  Fishers Island, New York

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• Sep 15, 2006

  N6500V

  Bloomington, Indiana

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• Feb 10, 2004

  N6503C

  Redmond, Oregon

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• May 8, 1997

  N6505V

  INTRACOASTAL, Louisiana Fatal

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• Jan 20, 1996

  N6502A

  BUENA VISTA, Colorado

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• May 21, 1992

  N6510V

  DEKALB, Illinois

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• Aug 18, 1989

  N65105

  GARDNER, Massachusetts Minor

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• Feb 16, 1982

  N2517X

  SPRINGFIELD, Kentucky Fatal

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• Sep 5, 1979

  N6505Z

  LEE, Massachusetts Fatal

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• Feb 3, 1978

  N241EB

  WHEELING, Illinois

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• Mar 20, 1977

  N6500G

  ALTUS, Oklahoma Minor

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• Sep 15, 1976

  N6510Y

  INDEPENDENCE, Missouri Serious

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• Jun 18, 1976

  N6512R

  JANESVILLE, California Fatal

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• Apr 22, 1976

  N65042

  ATCHISON, Kansas Minor

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• Jul 3, 1975

  N6504Z

  BAKER, Oregon

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• Jun 2, 1974

  N241EB

  TITUSVILLE, Florida

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• Jun 6, 1972

  N6512Z

  NYSSA, Oregon Serious

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• Jun 6, 1971

  N6502A

  SMITHVILLE, Missouri

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• Oct 17, 1970

  N6505Z

  VICKSBURG, Mississippi Minor

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• Jun 14, 1969

  N6512Z

  VALE, Oregon Minor

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• Sep 12, 1967

  N6502A

  HARDIN, Missouri

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• Feb 3, 1967

  N2511X

  LACONIA, New Hampshire Serious

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03 /  Airworthiness Directives

FAA directives applicable to LANCAIR LC42-550FG

15 directive(s) on file. Showing the most recent 15.

• 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…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• 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…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• 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…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• 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…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• 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…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• 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…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• 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…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• 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…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• 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…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• 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…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• 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…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• 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…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• 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…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• Jan 19, 2005

  Airworthiness Directives; The Lancair Company Models LC40-550FG and LC42-550FG Airplanes

  The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Lancair Company (Lancair) Models LC40-550FG and LC42-550FG airplanes. This AD requires you to incorporate additional takeoff chart distance values information into the Performance Section of the FAA- approved Airplane Flight Manual (AFM). This AD r…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• Mar 26, 2004

  Airworthiness Directives; The Lancair Company Models LC40-550FG and LC42-550FG Airplanes

  The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Lancair Company (Lancair) Models LC40-550FG and LC42-550FG airplanes. This AD requires you to repetitively inspect the fuel pressure transducer for evidence of chafing and measure the cross section diameter (as necessary). The AD also requires you…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

04 /  Type Certificate Data Sheets

FAA TCDS for LANCAIR 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

  Atlas TCDS → DRS ↗

06 /  Supplemental Type Certificates

Modifications approved for LANCAIR LC42-550FG

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

• 07/17/2020

  STC SA10236SC (1 OF 4)

  Installation of a GDC 31 Roll Steering Converter

  DAC International Inc

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 07/17/2020

  STC SA10236SC (1 OF 4)

  Installation of a GDC 31 Roll Steering Converter

  DAC International Inc

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 03/22/2011

  STC SA10236SC (1 OF 4)

  Installation of a GDC 31 Roll Steering Converter

  DAC International

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 12/16/2009

  STC SA02110CH (PAGE 2)

  Installation of a Time Trac Data Recorder

  P2 Incorporated

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 07/22/2008

  STC SA01861SE (PAGE 2)

  Fabrication and installation of Landing Light Controller

  Seaton Engineering Corp.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 04/07/2008

  STC SA00269BO (2 OF 3)

  Installation of Avidyne Corporation TWX 670 Tactical Weather Detection System P/N 850-00026-000-( ) consisting of Avidyne Processor P/N 700-00033-000-( ), Sensor Systems Inc. Anten…

  Avidyne Corporation

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 03/07/2008

  STC SA01597SE

  Installation of replacement seats.

  Oregon Aero Inc

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 01/31/2008

  STC SA01060SE

  Installation of a semi-portable oxygen system.

  Precise Flight Inc

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 05/07/2007

  STC SA01060SE

  Installation of a semi-portable oxygen system.

  Precise Flight Inc

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 04/30/2007

  STC SA01692SE (Page 1)

  Installation of a Garmin GMX200 Multi Function Display.

  Garmin AT Inc.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 03/02/2007

  STC SA10236SC (1 OF 4)

  Installation of a GDC 31 Roll Steering Converter

  DAC International

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 11/05/2006

  STC SA01933LA (2 OF 5)

  Installation of Garmin Model 400W / 500W Series GPS-WAAS Navigation System

  Garmin AT Inc.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 04/10/2006

  STC SA02033AT (PAGE 2)

  Modification to install an air-oil separator to prevent oil from being aspirated from the engine breather line (47J series w stc's SH4-235SW, SH4-826SW or SH479SW)

  M-20 Oil Separators LLC

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 10/17/2005

  STC SA10236SC (1 OF 4)

  Installation of a GDC 31 Roll Steering Converter

  DAC International

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 09/19/2005

  STC SA01597SE

  Installation of replacement seats.

  Oregon Aero Inc

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 08/24/2005

  STC SA01487SE (5 OF 5

  Installation of a GDL 69 or GDL 69A XM Satellite Receiver in accordance with Garmin Supplemental Type Certificate Master Data List, P/N 005-C0217-00, Revision A, dated December 20,…

  Garmin AT Inc.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 06/29/2005

  STC SA02033AT (PAGE 2)

  Modification to install an air-oil separator to prevent oil from being aspirated from the engine breather line (47J series w stc's SH4-235SW, SH4-826SW or SH479SW)

  M-20 Oil Separators LLC

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 05/17/2005

  STC SA02033AT (PAGE 2)

  Modification to install an air-oil separator to prevent oil from being aspirated from the engine breather line (47J series w stc's SH4-235SW, SH4-826SW or SH479SW)

  M-20 Oil Separators LLC

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 02/07/2005

  STC SA00161BO (2 OF 3

  Installation of Avidyne Corporation FlightMax 700-00007-( ) EX500 Multi-Function Display.

  Avidyne Corporation

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 08/16/2004

  STC SA02003CH

  Installation of propeller de-icing system.

  NorthCoast Technologies LLC

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 11/07/2003

  STC SA00918SE

  Precise Flight Inc. speed brake system. Manufactured in accordance with Precise Flight Engineering Drawing List 010S0000, Revision W, or later FAA approved revision. Installed in…

  Precise Flight Inc

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 09/29/2003

  STC SA00178BO

  Installation of Avidyne Corporation engine instrument sensor interface unit.

  Avidyne Corporation

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 09/29/2003

  STC SA00177BO

  Installation of Avidyne Corporation Model 700-00006-1XX-( ) Primary Flight Display and Magnetometer/OAT sensor, part number 700-00011-000.

  Avidyne Corporation

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 07/18/2003

  STC SA01060SE

  Installation of a semi-portable oxygen system in accordance with Precise Flight drawing lists 005N0000, Revision H, dated July 15, 2002; 010N0000, Revision E, dated July 10, 2003; …

  Precise Flight Inc

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 06/10/2003

  STC SA00918SE

  Precise Flight Inc. speed brake system. Manufactured in accordance with Precise Flight Engineering Drawing List 010S0000, Revision W, or later FAA approved revision. Installed in…

  Precise Flight Inc

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

07 /  PMA replacement parts

FAA-approved replacement parts for LANCAIR LC42-550FG

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.

• SMR9050#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/19E68E96D891C88B8625706E004B6F71.0001##

  Electrical De-Icer

  B/E Aerospace Inc, DBA, SMR Technologies Inc replaces Modification Part

  PMA holder →

04 /  Regulations watching this type

Advisory Circulars and Federal Register activity for LANCAIR LC42-550FG

05 /  Aircraft of this type

All 75 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.

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 →