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N596DMCessna 402C

Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 20, 2026

Safety record in brief:1 NTSB accident (substantial damage, Mar 2002)8 ADs may apply6 service difficulty reports

Registration
Valid
expires Jan 31, 2028
Based in
Wilmington, DE
owner city / state
Owners
1
since 2021
NTSB events
1
substantial, 2002
ADs may apply
8
confirm with A&P
Service reports
6
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026
Registered owner
Airswiss INC
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Wilmington, DE
Certificate issued
Jan 27, 2021
Expires
Jan 31, 2028

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
402C
Serial number
402C0255
Aircraft type
Fixed wing multi engine
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Seats
10
Engines
2
Max takeoff weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Mode S code
A7B408

Engine

Type
Reciprocating

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

Ownership history

Ownership history from FAA records
  1. 2021 – nowAirswiss INCWilmington, DE · current

Individual owners are shown by city and state only.

Safety record

NTSB · Oct 15, 2026 · FAA ADs · Oct 20, 2026 · SDRs · Oct 16, 2026

NTSB events (1)

Accident · substantial damage

Mar 14, 2002 · Albuquerque, NM

The failure of the tug driver to stop at the stop sign resulting in a collision with a taxiing airplane. A contributing factor was the dark night light conditions.

Damage
Substantial
Injuries
None
Report
FTW02LA094

From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for FTW02LA094)

Accident history for this model

ADs published since 1998 that may apply (8)

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
2017-10-09Textron Aviation Inc. AirplanesJun 7, 2017Airframe (402C)Certain serial numbers: 402C 402C0001–402C1020; 414A 414A0001–414A1212. Only with: Equipped with Cessna Multi-Engine Service Kit SK402-47 (Original Issue, Rev A, or Rev B) or nacelle fittings P/Ns 5292029-9, -10, -11, -12, -21, -22, -23, or -24.
2016-17-08Elevator Tab Control SystemSep 12, 2016Airframe (402C)
2015-07-03Nacelles/PylonsApr 24, 2015Airframe (402C)Certain serial numbers: 402C 402C0001–402C1020; 414A 414A0001–414A1212
2012-23-01WingsDec 26, 2012Airframe (402C)Only with: Model 402C modified by STC SA927NW; Model 414A modified by STC SA892NW.
2005-20-25The Cessna Aircraft Company Models 401, 401A, 401B, 402, 402A, 402B, 402C, 404, 411…Nov 9, 2005Airframe (402C)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.
Show all 8 ADs
ADSubjectEffectiveApplies to
2005-12-13Cessna Aircraft Company Models 402C and 414A AirplanesJun 22, 2005Airframe (402C)
2000-01-16Cessna Aircraft Company 300 and 400 Series AirplanesFeb 15, 2000Airframe (402C)
98-04-28Cessna Aircraft Company Models T303, 310R, T310R, 335, 340A, 402B, 402C, 404, F406, 414…Mar 13, 1998Airframe (402C)

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

Service Difficulty Reports (6)

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.

  • Reciprocating engine · connecting rod · brokenDec 7, 2009

    DURING CRUISE CLIMBOUT, AT APPROX F.L. 14,000: PILOT REPORTED LOUD BANG SOUND FROM RT ENGINE, FELT ACFT YAW AND ENGINE INSTRUMENTS INDICATED THAT ENGINE WAS LOSING POWER, PILOT FEATHERED PROP AND SHUTDOWN ENGINE. ACFT RETURNED TO DEPARTURE AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. INSP OF ENGINE REVEALED THAT…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Reciprocating engine · connecting rod · failedMay 29, 2009

    RT ENG NR 2 CYL CONNECTING ROD FAILED NEAR END CAP. (K)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • pump · inoperativeMay 15, 2003

    VACUUM PUMP INOPERATIVE.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
Show all 6 reports
  • pump · inoperativeMay 15, 2003

    VACUUM PUMP INOPERATIVE.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • pump · inoperativeMay 15, 2003

    VACUUM PUMP INOPERATIVE.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • pump · inoperativeMay 15, 2003

    VACUUM PUMP INOPERATIVE.

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

Sources

  • FAA Aircraft RegistryRegistration, owner city and state, airframe, engineupdated Oct 20, 2026
  • NTSB accident and incident databaseAccidents and incidents since 1982updated Oct 15, 2026
  • FAA Airworthiness Directives (Federal Register)ADs published since 1998updated Oct 20, 2026
  • FAA Service Difficulty ReportsReports since 1995updated Oct 16, 2026

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