Fixed Wing Single Engine · CONT MOTOR IO 520 SERIES · as of Sep 21, 2026
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Distribution · currently registered
By state (top 10)
- TX 11.5% 6
- CA 9.6% 5
- GA 7.7% 4
- MN 7.7% 4
- FL 5.8% 3
- PA 5.8% 3
- AR 3.8% 2
- NV 3.8% 2
- WA 3.8% 2
- MI 3.8% 2
+19 more states
By decade of manufacture
- 1960s 90.7% 49
- Unknown 9.3% 5
NTSB records
18 event(s) on file. Showing the most recent 18.
- Aug 31, 2024 N2912T Novato, California Fatal NTSB docket ↗
- May 27, 2014 N200D La Grange, Texas NTSB docket ↗
- Jul 31, 2008 N260M Tecumseh, Michigan Serious NTSB docket ↗
- Nov 13, 2001 N28PC Houston, Texas NTSB docket ↗
- Apr 28, 1996 N2975T COVINGTON, Washington NTSB docket ↗
- Aug 14, 1987 N2909T OGDEN, Utah NTSB docket ↗
- Sep 17, 1978 N5507M PATTERSON, Louisiana NTSB docket ↗
- Oct 20, 1973 N2962T WEST MIFFLIN, Pennsylvania NTSB docket ↗
- Oct 20, 1973 N2979T EMERALD, Nebraska NTSB docket ↗
- Nov 11, 1971 N2913T LOUISVILLE, Kentucky NTSB docket ↗
- Oct 17, 1971 N2909T KENTWOOD, Louisiana Minor NTSB docket ↗
- Aug 27, 1971 N2979T CARPIO, North Dakota NTSB docket ↗
- Dec 12, 1969 N2900T ASHBURN, Georgia Minor NTSB docket ↗
- May 4, 1969 N2971T COLUMBUS, Nebraska NTSB docket ↗
- Jul 21, 1968 N2914T BUTTE MEADOWS, California NTSB docket ↗
- Aug 23, 1967 N2981T DAVIS, California NTSB docket ↗
- Jul 3, 1967 N2902T BATON ROUGE, Louisiana NTSB docket ↗
- Aug 10, 1966 N2900T ALBANY, Georgia NTSB docket ↗
NASA ASRS reports · 3
De-identified, pilot-written, voluntary and not investigated — the reporter's perspective; cannot infer prevalence.
- ACN 1961081 Commuter and GA Icing Incidents Aero Commander 500 Series AC50 pilot reported a runway excursion resulted during landing roll out due to runway icing.
- ACN 2272560 Non-Tower Airport Incidents Aero Commander 500 Series Aero Commander 500 pilot reported left engine failed during initial climb. Pilot landed safely and discovered post-flight left engine fuel shutoff switch was in the off position.
- ACN 2022593 Runway Incursions Aero Commander 695 Pilot crossing a runway at a non-towered airport reported a near collision with another aircraft taking off on the same runway.
Airworthiness directives
14 directive(s) on file. Showing the most recent 14.
- Aug 17, 2020
Airworthiness Directives; Aspen Avionics, Inc.
The FAA is correcting an airworthiness directive (AD) that published in the Federal Register. The AD applies to certain Aspen Avionics, Inc., Evolution Flight Display (EFD) EFD1000 Emergency Backup Display, EFD1000 Multi-Function Display, and EFD1000 Primary Flight Display systems installed on various airplanes. As pu…
- Jul 31, 2020
Airworthiness Directives; Aspen Avionics, Inc.
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Aspen Avionics, Inc., Evolution Flight Display (EFD) EFD1000 Emergency Backup Display, EFD1000 Multi-Function Display, and EFD1000 Primary Flight Display systems installed on various airplanes. This AD imposes operating restrictions on these display sy…
- Jan 23, 2019
Airworthiness Directives; Aspen Avionics, Inc., Evolution Flight Display Units
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Aspen Avionics, Inc. (Aspen), Evolution Flight Display (EFD) EFD1000 Primary Flight Display (PFD), EFD1000 Multi-Function Display (MFD), EFD1000 Emergency Backup Display (EBD), and EFD500 MFD units installed on various aircraft. This AD requires disabling…
- Dec 26, 2007
Airworthiness Directives; Hartzell Propeller Inc. Compact Series Propellers
The FAA is superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for all Hartzell Propeller Inc. models ( )HC-( )( )Y( )-( )( )( ) compact series, constant speed or feathering propellers with Hartzell manufactured "Y" shank aluminum blades. That AD currently requires initial blade inspections, with no repetitive inspec…
- Aug 14, 2006
Airworthiness Directives; Hartzell Propeller Inc. Compact Series Propellers
The FAA proposes to supersede an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for Hartzell Propeller Inc. models ( )HC-( )( )Y( )-( )( )( ) compact series, constant speed or feathering propellers with Hartzell manufactured "Y" shank aluminum blades. That AD currently requires initial blade inspections, with no repetitive ins…
- Jan 19, 2005
Airworthiness Directives; GARMIN International Inc. GTX 33, GTX 33D, GTX 330, and GTX 330D Mode S Transponders
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) to supersede Airworthiness Directive 2004-10-15, which applies to certain GTX 330 and GTX 330D Mode S transponders that are installed on airplanes. AD 2004-10-15 currently requires you to install GTX 330/330D Software Upgrade Version 3.03, 3.04, or 3.05. This AD a…
- Oct 7, 2004
Airworthiness Directives; GARMIN International Inc. GTX 33, GTX 33D, GTX 330, and GTX 330D Mode S Transponders
The FAA proposes to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2004-10-15, which applies to certain GTX 330 and GTX 330D Mode S transponders that are installed on airplanes. AD 2004-10-15 currently requires you to install GTX 330/330D Software Upgrade Version 3.03, 3.04, or 3.05. This proposed AD applies to certain GTX 33…
- May 21, 2004
Airworthiness Directives; GARMIN International Inc. GTX 330 Mode S Transponders and GTX 330D Diversity Mode S Transponders
The FAA adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain GARMIN International Inc. GTX 330/GTX 330D Mode S transponders that are installed on aircraft. This AD requires you to install GTX 330/330D Software Upgrade Version 3.03, 3.04, or 3.05. This AD is the result of observations that the GTX 330 and GTX 330D may…
- Apr 20, 2004
Airworthiness Directives; Engine Components Incorporated (ECi) Reciprocating Engine Cylinders
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Teledyne Continental Motors (TCM) models 520 and 550 series engines with certain ECi cylinders installed. This AD requires replacing certain serial-numbered (SN) cylinders supplied by ECi before further flight. This AD results from reports of 34 failures of cy…
- Dec 30, 2003
Airworthiness Directives; GARMIN International Inc. GTX 330 Mode S Transponders and GTX 330D Diversity Mode S Transponders
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain GARMIN International Inc. GTX 330/GTX 330D Mode S transponders. This proposed AD would require you to install GTX 330/ 330D Software Upgrade Version 3.03. This proposed AD is the result of observations that the GTX 330 and GTX 330D may detect, fr…
- May 9, 2002
Airworthiness Directives; Hartzell Propeller, Inc. Compact Series Propellers
This amendment supersedes an existing airworthiness directive (AD), that is applicable to Hartzell models ( )HC-( )( )Y( )-( )( )( ) compact series, constant speed or feathering propellers with Hartzell manufactured "Y" shank blades. That AD currently requires initial and repetitive blade inspections; rework of all "Y…
- Nov 20, 2001
Airworthiness Directives; Hartzell Propeller, Inc. Compact Series Propellers
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes to supersede an existing airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to Hartzell models ( )HC-( )( )Y( )-( )( )( ) compact series, constant speed or feathering propellers with Hartzell manufactured "Y" shank blades. That AD currently requires initial and repetitiv…
- Nov 30, 1999
Airworthiness Directives; Precise Flight, Inc. Model SVS III Standby Vacuum Systems
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to all aircraft equipped with Precise Flight, Inc. Model SVS III standby vacuum systems installed in accordance with the applicable supplemental type certificate (STC) or through field approval. This AD requires incorporating revised operating limit…
- Jul 7, 1999
Airworthiness Directives; Precise Flight, Inc. Model SVS III Standby Vacuum Systems
This document proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) that would apply to all U.S. owners and operators of aircraft equipped with Precise Flight, Inc. Model SVS III standby vacuum systems installed in accordance with the applicable supplemental type certificate (STC) or through field approval. The propose…
Type certificate data sheets · 1 match in the FAA catalog
- 3A18 Interceptor Aircraft Corporation Historical Rev 17 · 10/30/2008
Models: 200D, 200A, 200C, 200B + 2 more
Supplemental type certificates · 97 on file
- 04/01/2025 STC SA04046CH Page 1 Installation of L-3 GENESIS (TM) Electronic Standby Instrument System (ESI-500/MAG-500) Acron Aviation Inc. DRS ↗
- 11/22/2024 STC SA04378CH Installation of an engine modified per STC SE04349CH SureFly Partners Ltd. DRS ↗
- 09/26/2024 STC SA02594SE SkyView HDX Instrumentation and Autopilot System manufactured Dynon Avionics DRS ↗
- 02/02/2024 STC SA02658SE (1 OF 2) Installation of Garmin GI 275 Multi-Function Display System Garmin International Inc. DRS ↗
- 12/12/2023 STC SA02571SE (PAGE 1) Installation of Garmin G500/G600 TXi Integrated Avionics System (Primary Flight Display, Multi-Function Display, and Engine Indicating System Display). Garmin International Inc. DRS ↗
- 10/10/2023 STC SA01899WI Installation of Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System Garmin International Inc. DRS ↗
- 08/10/2023 STC SA02019WI Installation of the Trig Avionics TX56, TX56A, TX57, or TX57A VHF Nav-Com Radio. Peregrine DRS ↗
- 07/19/2023 STC SA04378CH Installation of an engine modified per STC SE04349CH on an aircraft listed on FAA approved model list #SA04378CH dated 1/13/19 or later FAA approved revision, IAW SureFly installat… SureFly Partners Ltd. DRS ↗
- 04/05/2023 STC SA00756DE Installation of Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Out Equipment using a Trig Avionics TT22 Transponder and an approved Global Positioning System (GPS) Position Se… Peregrine DRS ↗
- 01/10/2023 STC SA04378CH Installation of an engine modified per STC SE04349CH on an aircraft listed on FAA approved model list #SA04378CH dated 1/13/19 or later FAA approved revision, IAW SureFly installat… SureFly Partners Ltd DRS ↗
- 12/12/2022 STC SA04046CH Page 1 Installation of L-3 GENESIS (TM) Electronic Standby Instrument System (ESI-500/MAG-500) L3Harris Aviation Products Inc. DRS ↗
- 10/12/2022 STC SA02594SE SkyView HDX Instrumentation and Autopilot System manufactured Dynon Avionics DRS ↗
- 03/30/2022 STC SA02444AK (PAGE 1) Approval of the L-3 Communications NGT 9000/9000R ADS-B system installed ADS-B Technologies LLC DRS ↗
- 02/02/2022 STC SA02571SE (PAGE 1) Installation of Garmin G500/G600 TXi Integrated Avionics System (Primary Flight Display, Multi-Function Display, and Engine Indicating System Display). Garmin International Inc DRS ↗
- 01/05/2022 STC SA02594SE SkyView HDX Instrumentation and Autopilot System manufactured Dynon Avionics DRS ↗
- 12/29/2021 STC SA01899WI Installation of Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System Garmin International Inc DRS ↗
- 12/20/2021 STC SA02594SE SkyView HDX Instrumentation and Autopilot System manufactured Dynon Avionics DRS ↗
- 09/28/2021 STC SA01818WI Installation of Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Instrument Garmin International Inc. DRS ↗
- 09/01/2021 STC SA11174SC PAGE 1 Installation of BendixKing by Honeywell KSN 770 and KSN 765 WAAS LPV approach capable nav/comm systems Honeywell International Inc (Bendix King) DRS ↗
- 07/09/2021 STC SA02571SE (PAGE 1) Installation of Garmin G500/G600 TXi Integrated Avionics System (Primary Flight Display, Multi-Function Display, and Engine Indicating System Display). Garmin International Inc DRS ↗
- 06/14/2021 STC SA02658SE (1 OF 2) Installation of Garmin GI 275 Multi-Function Display System Garmin International Inc DRS ↗
- 06/09/2021 STC SA00401BO (PAGE 1) Installation of a SkyTrax100B UAT receiver Avidyne Corporation DRS ↗
- 11/09/2020 STC SA02594SE SkyView HDX Instrumentation and Autopilot System manufactured Dynon Avionics DRS ↗
- 10/07/2020 STC SA04378CH Installation of an engine modified per STC SE04349CH on an aircraft listed on FAA approved model list #SA04378CH dated 1/13/19 or later FAA approved revision, IAW SureFly installat… SureFly Partners Ltd DRS ↗
- 02/12/2020 STC SA01899WI Installation of Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System Garmin International Inc DRS ↗
- 01/13/2020 STC SA02658SE (1 OF 2) Installation of Garmin GI 275 Multi-Function Display System Garmin International Inc DRS ↗
- 12/05/2019 STC SA04378CH Installation of an engine modified per STC SE04349CH on an aircraft listed on FAA approved model list #SA04378CH dated 1/13/19 or later FAA approved revision, IAW SureFly installat… SureFly Partners Ltd DRS ↗
- 09/09/2019 STC SA01714WI (1 OF 2) Installation of a Garmin transponders: (a) GTX 330/330D/33/33D with ADS-B Out functionality; (b) GTX 335/335R/345/345R with ADS-B Out and In functionality; or (c) GTX 335R/345R wit… Garmin International Inc DRS ↗
- 07/25/2019 STC SA02636SE Installation of Garmin GPS 175 Navigation System and GNX 375 Navigation System with ADS-B In/Out Transponder. Garmin International Inc DRS ↗
- 07/19/2019 STC SA01818WI Installation of Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Instrument Garmin International Inc DRS ↗
+ 67 more STCs 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 · 54
| N-number | St | Year | NTSB | FAA |
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| N111JR | CA | 1967 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N123RL | NY | 1966 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N15RR | AL | 1966 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N200D | FL | 1967 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N201GM | PA | 1966 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N220DP | GA | 1966 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N259M | AR | 1966 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N260M | MN | — | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N28PC | NV | 1967 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N2900T | CA | 1966 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N2902T | FL | 1966 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N2905T | DE | 1966 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N2908T | — | 1966 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N2909T | MN | — | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N2912T | CA | 1966 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N2913T | WA | 1966 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N2914T | KS | 1966 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N2916T | TX | 1966 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N2919T | TN | 1966 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N2943T | FL | 1966 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N2961T | MT | 1966 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N2962T | CT | 1966 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N2964T | NH | 1966 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N2966T | MD | 1966 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N2969T | PA | 1966 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N2971T | NC | 1966 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N2972T | AR | 1966 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N2975T | MN | — | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N2976T | NE | 1966 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N2979T | NV | 1966 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N2980T | TX | 1966 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N2981T | GA | 1966 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N2983T | ID | 1966 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N2987T | TX | 1966 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N2988T | MI | 1966 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N2989T | IA | 1966 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N2990T | CA | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N2991T | OR | 1966 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N2992T | MO | 1966 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N2993T | MI | 1967 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N2994T | UT | 1967 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N2996T | TX | 1967 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N2998T | AZ | 1967 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N31CC | — | 1967 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N409AC | PA | 1966 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N413KS | OH | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N418 | WA | 1966 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N480S | GA | 1967 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N5504M | CA | 1967 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N5507M | TX | 1967 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N5510M | GA | 1967 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N5511M | IN | 1967 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N80DH | MN | 1966 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N97M | TX | 1966 | · | 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