Fixed Wing Multi Engine · CONT MOTOR TSIO-550-E · as of Sep 21, 2026
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Distribution · currently registered
By state (top 10)
- PA 40.0% 2
- TX 20.0% 1
- CO 20.0% 1
- DE 20.0% 1
By decade of manufacture
- 2000s 80.0% 4
- Unknown 20.0% 1
NTSB records
No NTSB-recorded events match ADAM AIRCRAFT INDUSTRIES INC A500 in the indexed corpus.
Airworthiness directives
6 directive(s) on file. Showing the most recent 6.
- Jun 12, 2023
Airworthiness Directives; Various Airplanes, Helicopters, and Engines
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for turbocharged, reciprocating engine-powered airplanes and helicopters and turbocharged, reciprocating engines with a certain v-band coupling installed. This AD was prompted by multiple failures of spot-welded, multi-segment v-band couplings at the tailpipe to t…
- Feb 27, 2009
Airworthiness Directives; Avidyne Corporation Primary Flight Displays (Part Numbers 700-00006-000, -001, -002, -003, and -100)
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) to supersede AD 2008-06-28 R1, which applies to certain Avidyne Corporation (Avidyne) Primary Flight Displays (PFDs) (part numbers (P/Ns) 700-00006-000, -001, -002, -003, and -100) that are installed on airplanes. AD 2008-06-28 R1 currently requires you to do a check…
- Nov 14, 2008
Airworthiness Directives; Avidyne Corporation Primary Flight Displays (Part Numbers 700-00006-000, -001, -002, -003, and -100)
We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2008-06- 28 R1, which applies to certain Avidyne Corporation (Avidyne) Primary Flight Displays (PFDs) (part numbers (P/Ns) 700-00006-000, -001, -002, -003, and -100) that are installed on airplanes. AD 2008-06-28 R1 currently requires you to do a check of the mainte…
- Apr 14, 2008
Airworthiness Directives; Avidyne Corporation Primary Flight Displays (Part Numbers 700-00006-000, -001, -002, -003, and -100)
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) to revise AD 2008-06-28, which applies to certain Avidyne Corporation (Avidyne) Primary Flight Displays (PFDs) (Part Numbers (P/Ns) 700- 00006-000, -001, -002, -003, and -100) that are installed on airplanes. AD 2008-06-28 currently requires you to do a check of t…
- Mar 26, 2008
Airworthiness Directives; Avidyne Corporation Primary Flight Displays (Part Numbers 700-00006-000, -001, -002, -003, and -100)
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Avidyne Corporation (Avidyne) Primary Flight Displays (PFDs) (Part Numbers (P/Ns) 700-00006-000, -001, -002, -003, and -100) that are installed on airplanes. This AD requires a check of the maintenance records and inspection of the PFD (if necessary) t…
- Aug 8, 2007
Airworthiness Directives; Teledyne Continental Motors Reciprocating (TCM) Engine Models IO-550-N, TSIO-520-BE, TSIO-550-A, TSIO-550-B, TSIO-550-C, TSIO-550-E, and TSIO-550-G
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for TCM IO-550-N, TSIO-520-BE, TSIO-550-A, TSIO-550-B, TSIO-550-C, TSIO-550-E, and TSIO-550-G reciprocating engines. This AD requires removing before further flight, certain Kelly Aerospace Power Systems turbochargers, part number (P/N) 466304-0003, listed by seri…
Type certificate data sheets · 1 match in the FAA catalog
- A00009DE Adam Aircraft Historical Rev 4 · 12/28/2006
Models: A500
Supplemental type certificates · 9 on file
- 04/09/2010 STC SA00269BO (1OF 3) Installation of Avidyne Corporation TWX 670 Tactical Weather Detection System P/N 850-00026-000-( ) consisting of Avidyne Processor P/N 700-00033-000-( ), Sensor Systems Inc. Anten… Avidyne Corporation DRS ↗
- 12/30/2008 STC SA00269BO (1OF 3) Installation of Avidyne Corporation TWX 670 Tactical Weather Detection System P/N 850-00026-000-( ) consisting of Avidyne Processor P/N 700-00033-000-( ), Sensor Systems Inc. Anten… Avidyne Corporation DRS ↗
- 12/16/2008 STC SA00281BO PAGE 1 Installation of Avidyne Corporation MLX770 MultiLink Broadcast Transceiver P/N 700-00163-( ), Sensor Systems Inc. Antenna P/N S67-1575-109, or equivalent, and optional Avidyne Moun… Avidyne Corporation DRS ↗
- 11/18/2008 STC SA00281BO PAGE 1 Installation of Avidyne Corporation MLX770 MultiLink Broadcast Transceiver P/N 700-00163-( ), Sensor Systems Inc. Antenna P/N S67-1575-109, or equivalent, and optional Avidyne Moun… Avidyne Corporation DRS ↗
- 07/25/2008 STC SA02153LA (Page 1) Installation of Garmin G600 Primary Flight Display (PFD) and Multifunction Display (MFD) System. Garmin AT Inc. DRS ↗
- 04/08/2008 STC SA00269BO (1OF 3) Installation of Avidyne Corporation TWX 670 Tactical Weather Detection System P/N 850-00026-000-( ) consisting of Avidyne Processor P/N 700-00033-000-( ), Sensor Systems Inc. Anten… Avidyne Corporation DRS ↗
- 07/18/2007 STC SA02451CH Installation of propeller de-icing system Kelly Aerospace Thermal Systems LLC DRS ↗
- 05/18/2007 STC SA02406CH Installation of an Avidyne Traffic Advisory System TAS610 and TAS620. Avidyne Corporation DRS ↗
- 11/06/2006 STC SA01933LA (1 OF 5) Installation of Garmin Model 400W / 500W Series GPS-WAAS Navigation System Garmin AT Inc. DRS ↗
Equivalent level of safety findings · 1 on file
Advisory circulars & Federal Register
Advisory circulars
No ACs explicitly mention this type. Showing universal operating-rule ACs that apply to all aircraft.
Recent Federal Register · Parts 91 & 43
- 2026-09-14 Use of Certain Restricted Category Aircraft for the Transport of Firefighters for Wildfire Suppression FR ↗
- 2026-07-31 Requirements for Interference-Tolerant Radio Altimeter Systems FR ↗
- 2026-07-02 Enabling Supersonic Overland Flight FR ↗
- 2026-07-01 Mechanic Certification: Inspection Rating and Recent Experience Requirements FR ↗
- 2026-06-30 Designation-Restrict the Operation of Unmanned Aircraft in Close Proximity to a Fixed Site Facility; Extension of Comment Period FR ↗
Registered N-numbers · 5
| N-number | St | Year | NTSB | FAA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N509AX | TX | 2006 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N510AX | PA | 2006 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N511AX | CO | 2007 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N558MC | PA | 2005 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N607SF | DE | — | · | Look up ↗ |
Source — FAA Aircraft Registry
Sources
- FAA Aircraft Registry ↗ Refreshed Apr 27, 2026 Available
- NTSB CAROL ↗ Refreshed Jun 10, 2026 Available
- Federal Register (FAA Airworthiness Directives) ↗ Refreshed Apr 27, 2026 Available