Cessna 188B
8 Cessna 188B aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1971–1974.
- Registered today
- 8
- Years built
- 1971–1974
- Seats
- 1
- Engines
- 1 · Reciprocating
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply1 AD matches the Cessna 188B airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.
- 2011-10-09Cessna Aircraft Company Models 150, 152, 170, 172, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, 188, 190…Jun 17, 2011
AI-extracted — verify against original. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.
Watch new ADs for the Cessna 188B
One email when a new AD may apply to this model. Stop any time.
Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 11
- Destroyed
- 0
- Substantial damage
- 10
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Cessna 188B airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Cessna 188B aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- Oct 8, 2018Substantial damage · minor injuries · Rolla, MON685JM
- Sep 4, 2013Substantial damage · minor injuries · Woodrow, SCN59JK
- May 15, 2004Substantial damage · minor injuries · Pleasant Hill, MO
- Aug 23, 2003Substantial damage · none injuries · Monette, ARN5647G
- Sep 25, 2002Substantial damage · minor injuries · Pikesville, NCN21689
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19951 report on Cessna 188B airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Most reported parts
- hose1
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1971 | 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 4 | |
| 1974 | 2 | |
| Unknown | 1 |
Buyer checklist
1 AD published since 1998 may apply to the Cessna 188B; recurring ADs need to be checked at each inspection. 11 NTSB events since 1982 involve Cessna 188B airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 1 service difficulty report on Cessna 188B airframes since 1995. Check each aircraft's own record before you buy.
- Read the logbooks for the airframe, engine and propeller, start to finish.
- Check AD compliance records against the ADs that may apply.
- Look for damage history and Form 337 major repairs and alterations.
- Have an independent A&P or IA do a pre-buy inspection.
- Run a title search and use escrow for the payment.
Type data
FAA aircraft reference file- Aircraft type
- Fixed wing single engine
- Category
- Land
- Certification
- Type Certificated
- Max takeoff weight
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruising speed
- 108 mph
188B aircraft
Page 1 of 1| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N12GZ | 1974 | Beloit, KS | Jun 11, 2023 |
| N21626 | — | Myakka City, FL | Mar 18, 2016 |
| N4439Q | 1971 | Eola, TX | May 9, 2026 |
| N5647G | 1973 | Mountain Grove, MO | Nov 17, 2017 |
| N685JM | 1974 | Waynesville, MO | Apr 17, 2018 |
| N6872G | 1973 | Port Saint Lucie, FL | Jan 27, 2025 |
| N9292G | 1973 | Mountain Grove, MO | Mar 14, 2014 |
| N9359G | 1973 | Wathena, KS | Jun 9, 2015 |