Cessna 551

6 ADs match the Cessna 551 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

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

NTSB events

9

Destroyed

2

Substantial damage

7

Minor damage

0

No damage

0

Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Cessna 551 airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Cessna 551 aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.

• Mar 4, 2026Substantial damage · none injuries · Opa-Locka, FLN228MH
• Dec 2, 2020Substantial damage · none injuries · Lufkin, TXN48DK
• May 5, 2009Substantial damage · none injuries · Stillwater, OK
• Dec 3, 2007Substantial damage · none injuries · Coeur D'Alene, IDN551GF
• Jan 1, 2005Substantial damage · minor injuries · Ainsworth, NEN35403

4 reports on Cessna 551 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

6 ADs published since 1998 may apply to the Cessna 551; recurring ADs need to be checked at each inspection. 9 NTSB events since 1982 involve Cessna 551 airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 4 service difficulty reports on Cessna 551 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.