Cessna 500

7 ADs match the Cessna 500 airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.

• 2015-17-12Air ConditioningSep 29, 2015
• 2013-09-11Air ConditioningJul 5, 2013
• 2007-11-17Cessna Model 500, 501, 550, 551, S550, 560, 560XL, and 750 AirplanesJul 6, 2007
• 2006-06-03Cessna Model 500, 501, 550, S550, 551, and 560 AirplanesApr 20, 2006
• 2004-09-05Cessna Model 500, 501, 550, and 551 AirplanesJun 2, 2004
• 98-04-38Cessna Model 500, 501, 550, 551, and 560 Series AirplanesMar 25, 1998
• 95-25-10Cessna Model 441, 500, 550, and 560 Series AirplanesJan 22, 1996

AI-extracted — verify against original. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.

NTSB events

21

Destroyed

10

Substantial damage

10

Minor damage

0

No damage

0

Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Cessna 500 airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Cessna 500 aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.

• Mar 24, 2017Destroyed · fatal injuries · Marietta, GAN8DX
• Dec 5, 2016Substantial damage · none injuries · Gunnison, CON332SE
• Oct 14, 2016Destroyed · fatal injuries · Kelowna
• Aug 13, 2016Substantial damage · none injuries · Fort Lauderdale, FLN70SW
• Mar 16, 2014Substantial damage · none injuries · Zephyrhills, FL

59 reports on Cessna 500 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

7 ADs published since 1998 may apply to the Cessna 500; recurring ADs need to be checked at each inspection. 21 NTSB events since 1982 involve Cessna 500 airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 59 service difficulty reports on Cessna 500 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.