# N500XM: 1997 Morgan John Wayne MINI 500 HELI

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Morgan John Wayne MINI 500 HELI](https://openairdocs.org/model/morgan-john-wayne-mini-500-heli) (registry code 05604O4, 1 seats)
- Engine: [Bombardier ROTAX (ALL)](https://openairdocs.org/engine/bombardier-rotax-all) (registry code 09050)
- Serial number: 180
- Year built: 1997
- Type: Rotorcraft
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: June 12, 1997
- Certificate issued: April 24, 1997
- Expires: January 31, 2030
- Mode S code: A63C09
- Registered owner: [Morgan John W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MORGAN%20JOHN%20W)
- Location: [Cabool, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Cabool)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 37.1358° N, 92.0908° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 65689, within about 8 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=500XM
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N500XM

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 (Morgan John Wayne MINI 500 HELI)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Bombardier ROTAX (ALL))

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations (1)

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 CHI97LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA222), Jul 19, 1997: Morgan MINI-500 (N500XM), Ava, MO, substantial damage. Probable cause: Loss of engine power due to loss of engine cooling fluid. Related factors were maintenance service bulletin not complied with by the owner/pilot mechanic resulting in low output of the carburetor,…

## FAA accident and incident reports (1)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 19970719039809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970719039809A), Jul 19, 1997: Amtr MINI500 (N500XM), Ava, MO, Substantial damage. Lost power at cruise. Hard forced landing. Landed hillside. Rolled. Coolant leaked. Overheated. SD on carb overdue.

## 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.

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs)

None matched to this aircraft's models.

## Related

- Other Morgan John Wayne MINI 500 HELI aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/morgan-john-wayne-mini-500-heli/aircraft.md
- The Bombardier ROTAX (ALL) engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/bombardier-rotax-all.md

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