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Cessna A188A

17 Cessna A188A aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1969–1971. Most are registered in MN, MT and GA.

Registered today
17
Years built
1969–1971
Seats
1
Engines
1 · Reciprocating

Airworthiness Directives

ADs published since 1998 that may apply

1 AD matches the Cessna A188A 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.

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Accident history

NTSB since 1982
NTSB events
33
Destroyed
7
Substantial damage
26
Minor damage
0
No damage
0

Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Cessna A188A airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Cessna A188A aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.

  • Sep 12, 2022Substantial damage · none injuries · Canby, MNN2122U
  • Oct 24, 2015Substantial damage · none injuries · Elberta, UTN4401Q
  • Jun 28, 2011Substantial damage · minor injuries · Estelline, SDN1588M
  • Jul 16, 2007Substantial damage · none injuries · New Hartford, MON4412Q
  • May 11, 2007Substantial damage · serious injuries · Clinton, OK

Service difficulty reports

FAA SDRs since 1995

1 report on Cessna A188A airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Most reported parts

  1. cylinder1

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
19691
19707
19717
Unknown2

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
MN4
MT3
GA2
MO2
ND2
IA1
IL1
UT1
Unknown1

Buyer checklist

1 AD published since 1998 may apply to the Cessna A188A; recurring ADs need to be checked at each inspection. 33 NTSB events since 1982 involve Cessna A188A airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 1 service difficulty report on Cessna A188A 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.
See the registered Cessna A188A aircraft

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
96 mph

A188A aircraft

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N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N1556M1971Missoula, MTJan 28, 2022
N1588M1970Canby, MNMar 19, 2012
N1599M—Jan 31, 2017
N2122U1970Canby, MNJul 25, 1996
N2199U—Memphis, MOMay 18, 2023
N4412Q1971Memphis, MOJan 14, 2021
N5665J1970Billings, MTDec 19, 2024
N5670J1969Salt Lake City, UTApr 24, 2024
N5680J1970Thompson, NDMay 4, 2017
N5685J1970Canby, MNJan 25, 1990
N5688J1970Canby, MNAug 16, 2005
N9900G1970Osage, IAAug 27, 2014
N9925G1971Plains, GA—
N9932G1971Monticello, IL—
N9947G1971Arthur, NDSep 1, 2026
N9968G1971Plains, GA—
N9980G1971Forsyth, MTFeb 24, 1997

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