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Cessna O-2A

26 Cessna O-2A aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1966–1969. Most are registered in TX, NV and OH.

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Registered today
26
Years built
1966–1969
Seats
6
Engines
2 · Reciprocating

Airworthiness Directives

ADs published since 1998 that may apply

0 ADs match the Cessna O-2A airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.

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

Accident history

NTSB since 1982
NTSB events
2
Destroyed
1
Substantial damage
1
Minor damage
0
No damage
0

Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Cessna O-2A airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Cessna O-2A aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.

  • Jan 26, 2003Destroyed · fatal injuries · Fernandina Bch, FLN52513
  • Oct 1, 1993Substantial damage · none injuries · Tucson, AZN5151A

Service difficulty reports

FAA SDRs since 1995

0 reports on Cessna O-2A airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
19661
19679
19683
19692
Unknown11

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
TX4
NV3
OH2
VA2
WA2
CA1
DE1
FL1
MA1
MO1

Buyer checklist

No ADs published since 1998 match the Cessna O-2A airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 2 NTSB events since 1982 involve Cessna O-2A airframes. 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 O-2A aircraft

Type data

FAA aircraft reference file
Aircraft type
Fixed wing multi engine
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Max takeoff weight
Up to 12,499 lb

O-2A aircraft

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N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N1156—Lumber Bridge, NCAug 16, 2016
N1166B—N Richlnd Hls, TXNov 27, 2006
N19GH1967Virginia Beach, VAMar 15, 2024
N202A1966Wilmington, DEFeb 19, 2014
N202AF1969West Liberty, OHApr 14, 2014
N213871967New Braunfels, TXMar 30, 2019
N3018T—Chandler, OKFeb 22, 2023
N311J1967Fairacres, NMOct 7, 2020
N3219K1968Burlington, WAMar 1, 2005
N325MT—Forestdale, MAMay 28, 2021
N424AF1967Springboro, OHMar 5, 2007
N469RC—Carson City, NVJun 20, 2017
N469XC—Carson City, NVJun 20, 2017
N472LC1967Dayton, NVJul 30, 2024
N5151A1968Memphis, TNJun 16, 2010
N5152D—Encinitas, CAMay 28, 2023
N5252C1967North Logan, UTSep 16, 2009
N590D1967Casper, WYFeb 14, 2026
N593S—Port Townsend, WADec 21, 2021
N594X1967Friendswood, TXSep 20, 1991
N5VN—Addison, TXJan 15, 2013
N6530Q—Brown Mills, NJMar 11, 2025
N77GW—Bolivar, MOSep 23, 2019
N899AF1967Cape Coral, FLApr 22, 2013
N902A1968Clifton, VAJan 21, 1992

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