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N31DB1968 Cessna 401

DeregisteredUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 16, 2026

This N-number isn't registered right now. Below is its last known registration, canceled Sep 30, 2023.

Safety record in brief:1 NTSB accident (substantial damage, Jul 1995)7 ADs may apply19 service difficulty reports

Registration
Deregistered
Last based in
Addison, TX
owner city / state
Engine
IO 520 SERIES · 285 hp
Cont Motor
Owners
1
since 2002
NTSB events
1
substantial, 1995
ADs may apply
7
confirm with A&P
Service reports
19
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 16, 2026
Last registered owner
Gta Air INC
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Addison, TX
Certificate issued
Mar 9, 2002
Canceled
Sep 30, 2023
Airworthiness
Standard · Normal
Airworthiness date
Mar 11, 1968

We never show street addresses, even though they appear in the public FAA file. Individual owners are shown by city and state only.

Airframe & engine

FAA Registry + type data

Airframe

Manufacturer
Cessna
Model
401
Year
1968
Serial number
401-0202
Aircraft type
Fixed wing multi engine
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Seats
8
Engines
2
Max takeoff weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Mode S code
A344C5

Engine

Make and model
Cont Motor Io 520 Series
Type
Reciprocating
Power
285 hp

Total time and engine hours aren't public. They appear here once the owner adds logbooks.

Ownership history

Ownership history from FAA records
  1. 2002 – 2023Gta Air INCAddison, TX

Individual owners are shown by city and state only.

Safety record

NTSB · Oct 15, 2026 · FAA ADs · Oct 16, 2026 · SDRs · Oct 16, 2026

NTSB events (1)

Accident · substantial damage

Jul 28, 1995 · Dallas, TX

FAILURE OF THE FLIGHTCREWS OF THE BOEING 737, N675AA, AND THE CESSNA 401, N31DB, TO SEE AND AVOID EACH OTHER. FACTORS WERE: THE FAILURE OF 737 FLIGHTCREW TO RESPOND TO THE TRAFFIC ADVISORY GIVEN BY THE GROUND CONTROLLER IDENTIFYING POTENTIALLY CONFLICTING TRAFFIC, AND THE FAILURE OF THE GROUND CONTROLLER TO ISSUE SEQUENCING INSTRUCTIONS TO BOTH AIRCRAFT.

Damage
Substantial
Injuries
None
Report
FTW95FA319

From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for FTW95FA319)

Accident history for this model

ADs published since 1998 that may apply (7)

These match the airframe or engine model. Whether each one applies, and whether it's been complied with, depends on serial numbers, equipment and logbook entries. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.

ADSubjectEffectiveApplies to
2016-17-08Elevator Tab Control SystemSep 12, 2016Airframe (401)
2014-03-03Cessna Aircraft Company AirplanesApr 7, 2014Airframe (401)Serial numbers per Cessna Aircraft Company Service Bulletin MEB97-4, dated March 24, 1997
2009-16-03Teledyne Continental Motors (TCM) IO-520, TSIO-520, and IO-550 Series Reciprocating…Sep 9, 2009Engine (IO 520 SERIES)Only with: SAP investment cast cylinder assemblies P/Ns SA52000-A1, SA52000-A20P, SA52000-A21P, SA52000-A22P, SA52000-A23P, SA55000-A1, or SA55000-A20P installed.
2009-04-04Cessna Aircraft Company Models 401, 401A, 401B, 402, 402A, and 402B AirplanesMar 2, 2009Airframe (401)Certain serial numbers: 401 655; 401 401-0001–401-0322; 401A 655; 401A 401A0001–401A0132; 401B 401B0001–401B0221; 402 402-0001–402-0322; …
2005-20-25The Cessna Aircraft Company Models 401, 401A, 401B, 402, 402A, 402B, 402C, 404, 411…Nov 9, 2005Airframe (401)Certain serial numbers: 401 655; 401 401-0001–401-0322; 401A 655; 401A 401A0001–401A0132; 401B 401B0001–401B0221; 402 402-0001–402-0322; …. Only with: Equipped with an avionics bus circuit breaker switch P/N CM3589-50, 593-250-101, 593-250-102, W31-X2M5A-50, or W31-X1000-50.
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ADSubjectEffectiveApplies to
2005-12-12Cessna Aircraft Company Models 401, 401A, 401B, 402, 402A, 402B, 411, and 411A AirplanesJun 22, 2005Airframe (401)
2000-01-16Cessna Aircraft Company 300 and 400 Series AirplanesFeb 15, 2000Airframe (401)

AI-extracted — verify against original. Matched from each AD's applicability section; ADs replaced by a later AD are left out.

Service Difficulty Reports (19)

Reports of failures and defects that operators and repair stations sent to the FAA since 1995. A report describes one finding; it is not an accident.

  • Fuel · indication sys · malfunctionedOct 26, 2020

    ON TAKE OFF CLIMB OUT AT EDC THE PILOT OF FLIGHT GTX336 THOUGHT HE OBSERVED ERRONEOUS FUEL FLOW INDICATIONS ON THE RIGHT FUEL FLOW GAUGE. HE DID NOT DECLARE AN EMERGENCY, BUT REQUESTED RTB AS A PRECAUTION. HE STATED BOTH ENGINES WERE RUNNING. ONCE ON THE GROUND, PILOT CHECKED FUEL SELECTOR…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Reciprocating engine · engine · damagedJun 18, 2012

    PILOT REPORTED LOSING OIL PRESSURE ON THE LEFT ENGINE IN CRUISE FLIGHT. THE ENGINE WAS SHUT DOWN IN FLIGHT TO PREVENT DAMAGE. REMOVAL OF THE OIL FILTER AND ITS INSPECTION SHOWED METAL CONTAMINATION IN THE FILTER. THE ENGINE WAS REMOVED FROM SERVICE.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Landing gear · spring · brokenDec 30, 2010

    LANDING GEAR WOULD NOT RETRACT. FOUND SAFETY SWITCH SPRING BROKEN AND LEVER ACTUATOR TEETH WORN OUT.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Reciprocating engine · cylinder · crackedMay 23, 2006

    CYLINDER HEAD CRACKED IN THE EXHAUST PORT AREA. (K)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Reciprocating engine · cylinder · crackedMay 23, 2006

    CYLINDER HEADS CRACKED IN THE EXHAUST PORT AREA. (K)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Reciprocating engine · cylinder · crackedMar 30, 2006

    CYLINDER HEADS CRACKED IN THE EXHAUST PORT AREA. (K)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Reciprocating engine · cylinder · crackedJun 14, 2005

    THIS CYLINDER WAS IN THE NR 6 POSITION AND IS A TYPE (A) HEAD. THIS CRACKED CYLINDER HEAD WAS FOUND AT THE 50 HOUR INSPECTION. WE ARE FINDING SIGNS OF AIR LEAKAGE ON THE EXHAUST SIDE OF THE CYLINDER HEAD WHEN DOING A COMPRESSION CHECK. WE ARE SPRAYING SOAPY WATER ON THE CYLINDER HEAD. (K)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Reciprocating engine · cylinder · crackedMay 20, 2005

    CYLINDER HEADS CRACKED IN THE EXHAUST PORT AREA. (K)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Reciprocating engine · cylinder · crackedMay 6, 2005

    CYLINDER HEADS CRACKED IN THE EXHAUST PORT AREA. (K)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Reciprocating engine · cylinder · crackedMay 6, 2005

    CYLINDER HEADS CRACKED IN THE EXHAUST PORT AREA. (K)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.

Showing the 10 most recent of 19 reports.

Related aircraft

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Sources

  • FAA Aircraft RegistryRegistration, owner city and state, airframe, engineupdated Oct 16, 2026
  • NTSB accident and incident databaseAccidents and incidents since 1982updated Oct 15, 2026
  • FAA Airworthiness Directives (Federal Register)ADs published since 1998updated Oct 16, 2026
  • FAA Service Difficulty ReportsReports since 1995updated Oct 16, 2026

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