# N16NM: Michael R Duehrssen M26 VICTOR

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Michael R Duehrssen M26 VICTOR](https://openairdocs.org/model/michael-r-duehrssen-m26-victor) (registry code 05643KR, 2 seats)
- Serial number: 26255956
- Type: Gyroplane
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Kit: Magni Gyro Srl M26 VICTOR
- Certificate issued: January 5, 2026
- Expires: January 31, 2033
- Mode S code: A0F08D
- Registered owner: [Duehrssen Michael R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DUEHRSSEN%20MICHAEL%20R)
- Location: [Rifle, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Rifle)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 39.7510° N, 108.1137° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 81650, within about 18 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=16NM
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N16NM

From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026. ADs below are matched by the registry's airframe and engine model codes. They may apply; each AD's applicability can narrow it by serial number, part number or installed equipment. This is not a compliance determination.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 0 in force

### Matched by airframe (Michael R Duehrssen M26 VICTOR)

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N16NM.

## NTSB investigations on N16NM not matched to an aircraft (2)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB DEN99IA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99IA033), Jan 18, 1999: Beech E90 (N16NM), Clovis, NM, incident, no damage. Probable cause: Total failure of the elevator control cable due to a short circuit from chafing against an adjoining electrical cable, and failure of maintenance personnel to detect the problem during an AAIP phase…
- [NTSB FTW97LA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA334), Aug 31, 1997: Beech E90 (N16NM), Albuquerque, NM, substantial damage. Probable cause: Fatigue failure of the right main landing gear retraction/extension torque tube.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N16NM.

## Reports on N16NM not matched to an aircraft (2)

They name N16NM, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the report describes another aircraft.

- [Incident 19990118010449I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990118010449I), Jan 18, 1999: Beech E90 (N16NM), Albuquerque, NM. On January 18,1999, approximatley 1210 mountain standard time, Beech E90, N16NM, being operated by seven bar flying service of albequerque, new Mexico, was not…
- [Accident 19970831029039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970831029039A), Aug 31, 1997: Beech E90 (N16NM), Albuquerque, NM, Substantial damage. Noise gear retract and unsafe light for landing. Right main folded landing torque tube had failed due fatigue. (.19) on August 31, 1997, at 1740 mountain…

## Service difficulty reports

None filed for this aircraft. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

## Service difficulty reports on N16NM not matched to an aircraft (2)

They name N16NM, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the report describes another aircraft.

- [SDR 20000405SH005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000405SH005), Feb 1, 2000: BOLT. CRACKED. DURING INSPECTION OF WING SPARS IAW AD 89-25-10 AND BEECH SIRM MANUAL, THE LEFT LOWER FORWARD WING BOLT WAS FOUND CRACKED USING DYE PENETRANT. (X)
- [SDR 99ZZZX932](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX932), Jan 18, 1999: CONTROL CABLE. BROKEN. DURING CRUISE, A LOUD POP WAS HEARD, THE CONTROL COLUMN FELL AGAINST THE FWD STOP AND ACFT PITCHED UP. PILOT FOUND HE HAD UP ELEV CONTROL ONLY. EMERG DECLARED A

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs)

None matched to this aircraft's models.

## Earlier aircraft with N16NM

The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N16NM before.

- [Cancelled 2018-02-28](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N16NM-2018-02-28): Peck Norman O PECK P-1, S/N 1. Registration expired, pending cancellation. Owner: [Arnold Michael D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ARNOLD%20MICHAEL%20D), [Aztec, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Aztec)

## Related

- Other Michael R Duehrssen M26 VICTOR aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/michael-r-duehrssen-m26-victor/aircraft.md

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