# N397SC: 1972 Cessna 500

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Cessna 500](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-500) (registry code 2076602, 8 seats)
- Engine: [Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-1A](https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-canada-jt15d-1a) (registry code 52110)
- Data sheets: [TCDS A22CE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A22CE) (Textron Aviation Inc.), [TCDS E25EA](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E25EA) (Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp.) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 5000019
- Year built: 1972
- Type: Fixed wing multi engine
- Engine type: Turbo-fan
- Airworthiness: Standard, transport
- Airworthiness date: January 29, 1999
- Certificate issued: May 13, 2015
- Expires: May 31, 2028
- Mode S code: A49E5D
- Registered owners: [Brown Lawson M II DBA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BROWN%20LAWSON%20M%20II%20DBA), [Aviation Unlimited](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AVIATION%20UNLIMITED)
- Location: [San Diego, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/San%20Diego)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 32.8096° N, 117.1342° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 92123, within about 2 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=397SC
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N397SC

From the FAA registry file of October 21, 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): 27 in force

### Matched by airframe (Cessna 500)

- [AD 2026-13-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-13-02): Navigation · Airbus Canada Limited Partnership 18, 49-46, 80-A and 555 more. Effective Jul 1, 2026
- [AD 2025-07-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-07-01): Air Data Computer · Synthetic Vision Electronic Flight Information System (Arrow STC SR09595RC or ST01523WI). Effective May 15, 2025
- [AD 2023-09-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-09-09): Exhaust Turbine System (Recip) · Aerostar PA-60-600 (Aerostar 600), PA-60-601 (Aerostar 601), PA-60-601P (Aerostar 601P) and 292 more. Effective Jul 17, 2023
- [AD 2023-10-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-10-02): Indicating/Recording System, Navigation · Boeing 18, 23, 35 and 1,060 more. Effective May 26, 2023
- [AD 2022-03-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-03-15): Fuel Quantity Indicator · Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System (STC SA01899WI). Effective Mar 21, 2022
- [AD 2015-17-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-17-12): Air conditioning · Freon air conditioning system (Textron STC SA3849SW or 3 others). Effective Sep 29, 2015
- [AD 2013-09-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-09-11): Air Conditioning · Cessna 500, 501, 550 and 5 more. Effective Jul 5, 2013
- [AD 2007-11-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-11-17): Wires for the positive and negative terminal studs of the engine and/or auxiliary power unit (APU) fire extinguishing bottles. · Cessna 500, 501, 550 and 5 more. Effective Jul 6, 2007
- [AD 2006-06-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-06-03): Airplane flight manual (AFM) · Cessna 500, 501, 550 and 3 more. Effective Apr 20, 2006
- [AD 2005-18-20](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-18-20): "FASTprop" propeller de-icers · Hartzell PHC-C3YF-1RF/F8468A(B,K)-8R constant speed propeller (STC SA00718LA or 17 others). Effective Oct 14, 2005
- [AD 2005-01-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-01-19): Mode S transponders · GARMIN International GTX 330D, GTX 330, GTX 33D and 830 more. Effective Feb 23, 2005
- [AD 2004-08-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-08-15): TAWS8000 terrain awareness warning systems (TAWS) · Cessna 421, 500, 501 and 18 more. Effective Jun 7, 2004
- [AD 2004-09-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-09-05): Brake Stator Disks · Cessna 500, 501, 550 and 1 more. Effective Jun 2, 2004
- [AD 2001-23-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-23-17): GNS 430 units · Cessna 172, 182, 206 and 209 more. Effective Dec 28, 2001
- [AD 98-25-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-25-02): Top-mounted Antenna · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 407, 172, 172A and 243 more. Effective Dec 22, 1998
- [AD 98-14-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-14-03): Transponders · Cessna 172, 172A, 172B and 230 more. Effective Aug 16, 1998
- [AD 98-04-38](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-04-38): AFM - Limitations Section - Icing · Cessna 500, 501, 550 and 2 more. Effective Mar 25, 1998
- [AD 95-25-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-25-10): Outflow/Safety Valve · Cessna 441, 500, 550 and 1 more. Effective Jan 22, 1996
- [AD 94-19-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-19-06): Crew Oxygen Masks · 328 Support Services 328-100, 328-300, 500 and 17 more. Effective Oct 6, 1994
- [AD 93-05-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-05-15): Thrust Reverser Throttle Load Limiter · Cessna 500, 501, 550 and 4 more. Effective Apr 23, 1993
- [AD 80-09-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/80-09-09): Dual Flight Director Installation · Cessna 500, 501, 550 and 1 more. Effective May 12, 1980
- [AD 79-12-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-12-06): Upper & Lower Spar Cap Stems · Cessna 500, 501, 550 and 1 more. Effective Apr 10, 1980
- [AD 78-05-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-05-06): Flexible Fuel Cells · Cessna 180, 182, 185 and 98 more. Effective Jun 30, 1978
- [AD 73-26-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/73-26-09): Flight Compartment Side Windows · Cessna 500. Effective Oct 9, 1974

### Matched by engine (Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-1A)

- [AD 2023-03-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-03-12): Turbine Engine Compressor Section · Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-1, JT15D-1A and JT15D-1B. Effective Mar 31, 2023
- [AD 93-18-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-18-08): High Pressure Turbine (HPT) Assembly · Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-1, JT15D-1A, JT15D-1B and 4 more. Effective Nov 24, 1993
- [AD 87-10-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/87-10-01): Fan Blades · Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-1, JT15D-1A, JT15D-1B and 3 more. Effective Jul 15, 1988

### Historical (superseded or no longer in force)

- [AD 2006-04-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-04-10) (historical): Identification sleeves · Cessna Aircraft Company, The 500, 550, 560 and 3 more. Effective Mar 24, 2006
- [AD 2004-04-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-04-09) (historical): Impellers · Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-1, JT15D-1A and JT15D-1B. Effective Apr 5, 2004

## Information bulletins (advisory) (5 in force)

- [SAIB AIR-21-15R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/AIR-21-15R1): Navigation System. Issued Sep 16, 2021
- [SAIB SW-18-31](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-18-31): NAVIGATION, ATTITUDE, AND DIRECTION DATA SYSTEM. Issued Nov 21, 2018
- [SAIB NM-14-08](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NM-14-08): Fuselage: Aerodynamic Fairings. Issued Jan 23, 2014
- [SAIB CE-12-19](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-12-19): Fuel: Aircraft Fuel System on Cessna Model 500/501/550 Airplanes. Issued Mar 1, 2012
- [SAIB NM-10-13](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NM-10-13): Navigation: Flight Management System. Issued Jan 7, 2010
- [SAIB AIR-21-15](https://openairdocs.org/saib/AIR-21-15) (historical): Navigation System. Issued Aug 26, 2021

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N397SC.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N397SC.

## Service difficulty reports

None filed for this aircraft.

## Related

- Other Cessna 500 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-500/aircraft.md
- STCs for the Cessna 500: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-500/stcs.md
- The Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-1A engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-canada-jt15d-1a.md

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