# N502PD: 2017 Joseph A Nelsen NELSEN SONEX

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Joseph A Nelsen NELSEN SONEX](https://openairdocs.org/model/joseph-a-nelsen-nelsen-sonex) (registry code 05635Y6, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Sonex Acft AEROVEE-2180C](https://openairdocs.org/engine/sonex-acft-aerovee-2180c) (registry code 58200)
- Serial number: 1510
- Year built: 2017
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: June 11, 2017
- Certificate issued: February 23, 2017
- Expires: February 28, 2030
- Mode S code: A642A7
- Registered owner: [Nelsen Joseph A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NELSEN%20JOSEPH%20A)
- Location: [Gunter, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Gunter)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 33.4465° N, 96.7238° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 75058, within about 4 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=502PD
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N502PD

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 (Joseph A Nelsen NELSEN SONEX)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Sonex Acft AEROVEE-2180C)

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N502PD.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N502PD.

## Reports on N502PD not matched to an aircraft (1)

They name N502PD, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the report describes another aircraft.

- [Incident 20140411006179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140411006179I), Apr 11, 2014: Enstrom F-28F (N502PD), Phoenix, AZ, No damage. Aircraft N503PD made a precautionary landing at sandra day o?conner high school after experiencing a loss of power from the engine. The pilot did auto rotated…

## 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 Joseph A Nelsen NELSEN SONEX aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/joseph-a-nelsen-nelsen-sonex/aircraft.md
- The Sonex Acft AEROVEE-2180C engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/sonex-acft-aerovee-2180c.md

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