# N511AX: 2007 Adam Aircraft Industries A500 - Status: Valid registration - Airframe: [Adam Aircraft Industries A500](https://openairdocs.org/model/adam-aircraft-industries-a500) (registry code 05614IQ, 6 seats) - Engine: [Continental TSIO-550-E](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-tsio-550-e) (registry code 17247) - Data sheets: [TCDS A00009DE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A00009DE) (Triton Aerospace LLC), [TCDS E5SO](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E5SO) (Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc.) (OpenAirDocs) - Serial number: 0011 - Year built: 2007 - Type: Fixed wing multi engine - Engine type: Reciprocating - Airworthiness: Standard, normal - Airworthiness date: September 12, 2007 - Certificate issued: December 19, 2007 - Expires: April 30, 2029 - Mode S code: A6653C - Registered owner: [Active Release Techniques LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ACTIVE%20RELEASE%20TECHNIQUES%20LLC) - Location: [Colorado Springs, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Colorado%20Springs) - Owner type: LLC - Owner's area on the map: 38.9557° N, 104.7723° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 80920, 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=511AX - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N511AX From the FAA registry file of October 22, 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): 15 in force ### Matched by airframe (Adam Aircraft Industries A500) - [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 2009-05-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-05-05): Primary Flight Displays · Avidyne Primary Flight Display (S-TEC STC SA09543AC-D or 2 others). Effective Apr 3, 2009 ### Matched by engine (Continental TSIO-550-E) - [AD 2023-05-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-05-16): Reciprocating Engine Power Section · Continental Aerospace Technologies GTSIO-520-C, GTSIO-520-D, GTSIO-520-H and 147 more. Effective Mar 15, 2023 - [AD 2023-02-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-02-12): Engine Air Intake System · Continental Aerospace Technologies GTSIO-520-C, GTSIO-520-D, GTSIO-520-E and 127 more. Effective Feb 17, 2023 - [AD 2020-16-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-16-11): SUMMARY: Reciprocating Cylinder Section · Continental Aerospace Technologies GTSIO-520-C, GTSIO-520-D, GTSIO-520-H and 23 more. Effective Sep 21, 2020 - [AD 2016-16-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-16-12): Cylinder assemblies · Continental Motors LTSIO-520-AE, TSIO-520-A, TSIO-520-AE and 89 more. Effective Sep 15, 2016 - [AD 2012-03-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-03-06): Fuel servo diaphragm · Continental Motors 6-260-A, 6-285-A, 6-285-B and 482 more. Effective Feb 24, 2012 - [AD 2010-11-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-11-04): Hydraulic lifters · Continental Motors FSO-470-A, GIO-470-A, GTSIO-520-C and 190 more. Effective Jun 16, 2010 - [AD 2010-07-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-07-08): Turbochargers · Kelly Aerospace Energy Systems HIO-360-E1AD, HIO-360-E1BD, HIO-360-F1AD and 137 more. Effective Apr 19, 2010 - [AD 2007-16-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-16-10): Kelly Aerospace Power Systems turbochargers · Turbonormalizing system (Engine Technologies STC SE10589SC or SA10588SC). Effective Aug 23, 2007 - [AD 2004-08-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-08-10): Serial-numbered (SN) cylinders · Modify Teledyne Continental TSIO-520-NB engine (RAM Aircraft Limited Partnership STC SE09104SC or 4 others). Effective May 5, 2004 - [AD 2000-23-21](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-23-21): Crankshaft · Continental Motors IO-360-A, IO-360-AB, IO-360-B and 164 more. Effective Dec 12, 2000 - [AD 99-19-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-19-01): No. 2 and No. 5 Crankshaft Inspections · Continental Motors GTSIO-520-C, GTSIO-520-D, GTSIO-520-E and 127 more. Effective Sep 30, 1999 - [AD 96-12-22](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-12-22): Full Flow Engine Oil Adapter · Bellanca CH-300 Pacemaker, 120, 140 and 361 more. Effective Jul 31, 1996 - [AD 93-10-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-10-02): Missing Cylinder Valve Retainer Key · Continental Motors GTSIO-520-C, GTSIO-520-D, GTSIO-520-E and 180 more. Effective Aug 12, 1993 ### Historical (superseded or no longer in force) - [AD 2008-06-28 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-06-28-R1) (historical): Primary Flight Displays (PFDs) · Avidyne Primary Flight Displays, 441, LC41-550FG and 22 more. Effective Apr 10, 2008 - [AD 2008-06-28](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-06-28) (historical): Primary flight display · Avidyne Primary Flight Display (S-TEC STC SA09543AC-D or 2 others). Effective Apr 10, 2008 - [AD 2023-04-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-04-08) (historical): Reciprocating Engine Power Section · Continental Aerospace Technologies GTSIO-520-C, GTSIO-520-D, GTSIO-520-H and 141 more. Effective Feb 23, 2023 - [AD 2009-24-52](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-24-52) (historical): Hydraulic lifters · Continental Motors FSO-470-A, GIO-470-A, GTSIO-520-C and 192 more - [AD 2000-08-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-08-51) (historical): Crankshaft · Teledyne Continental Motors IO-360-A, IO-360-AB, IO-360-B and 158 more - [AD 99-09-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-09-17) (historical): Crankshaft · Teledyne Continental Motors IO-470-A, IO-470-C, IO-470-D and 114 more ## Information bulletins (advisory) (9 in force) - [SAIB NE-20-05](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-20-05): POWERPLANT - Engine Camshaft Gear Tooth Fracture. Issued Apr 6, 2020 - [SAIB NE-18-16](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-18-16): POWERPLANT Alternator Drive Coupling. Issued Jun 20, 2018 - [SAIB NE-17-11](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-17-11): POWERPLANT Engine damage as a result of kickback. Issued May 10, 2017 - [SAIB NE-16-13](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-16-13): Powerplant - Prohibited use of sealant. Issued Mar 8, 2016 - [SAIB NE-13-15](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-13-15): Engine Controls: Continental Motors, Inc. (CMI) Throttle and Mixture Control Levers. Issued Feb 8, 2013 - [SAIB NE-13-04](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-13-04): Continental Motors, Inc. (CMI) Connecting Rod Piston Pin Bushing Inspection. Issued Oct 31, 2012 - [SAIB NE-10-09](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-10-09): Reciprocating Engine Power Section: Hydraulic Valve Lifters. Issued Nov 20, 2009 - [SAIB NE-09-08](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-09-08): Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section. Issued Jan 30, 2009 - [SAIB NE-02-41](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-02-41): . Issued Aug 8, 2002 ## NTSB investigations None matched to N511AX. ## FAA accident and incident reports None matched to N511AX. ## 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) (41) Approved for this aircraft's airframe or engine model, in force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has; its records do. ### Approved for the airframe (Adam Aircraft Industries A500) - [STC SA02019SE-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02019SE-D): Installation of Garmin Model GTN 625/635/650; 725/750 Navigation System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA02738CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02738CH): Installation of L-3 Communications Avionics Systems. Acron Aviation Inc - [STC SA04046CH PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04046CH%20PAGE%202): Installation of L-3 GENESIS (TM) Electronic Standby Instrument System (ESI-500/MAG-500). Acron Aviation Inc - [STC SA01967WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01967WI): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas. General Aviation Modifications Inc - [STC SA02444AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02444AK): Approval of the L-3 Communications NGT 9000/9000R ADS-B system installed. ADS-B Technologies LLC - [STC SA11174SC PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA11174SC%20PAGE%201): Installation of BendixKing by Honeywell KSN 770 and KSN 765 WAAS LPV approach capable nav/comm systems. Honeywell International Inc (Bendix King) - [STC SA01714WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01714WI): 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 with ADS-B Out functionality in select airplanes installed with G950/G1000 systems. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA03286CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA03286CH): Install an electronic engine ignition system. Electroair Acquisition Corporation - [STC SA04032CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04032CH): Install rocker switch assemblies. Electroair Acquisition Corporation - [STC SA02153LA-D PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02153LA-D%20PAGE%202): Installation of Garmin G600 Primary Flight Display (PFD) and Multifunction Display (MFD) System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA02013CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02013CH): Installation of Avidyne Corporation Traffic Advisory System (TAS). Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA01828SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01828SE): Installation of J.P. Instruments (JPI) EDM-960 Primary Engine Data Management System. J. P. Instruments - [STC SA01933LA-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01933LA-D): Installation of Garmin Model 400W / 500W Series GPS-WAAS Navigation System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA00343BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00343BO): Installation of a single configuration or a dual configuration Avidyne Corporation Integrated Flight Display, Model IFD540 loaded with Release 10.0 software (or later FAA approved release). Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA00352BO PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00352BO%20PAGE%202): Installation of an Avidyne Corporation Mode A/C/S Transponder with ADS-B Out capability, Model AXP340 loaded with Version 3.13 software (or later FAA approved version),. Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA02119SE PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02119SE%20PAGE%202): Installation of Garmin GDL 88 ADS-B UAT Transceiver System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA02442AK PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02442AK%20PAGE%202): Approval of the L-3 Communications NGT 2000/2500 ADS-B system. ADS-B Technologies, LLC - [STC SA01933LA-D PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01933LA-D%20PAGE%202): Installation of Garmin Model 400W / 500W Series GPS-WAAS Navigation System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA00269BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00269BO): Installation of Avidyne Corporation TWX 670 Tactical Weather Detection System P/N 850-00026-000-( ) consisting of Avidyne Processor P/N 700-00033-000-( ), Sensor Systems Inc. Antenna P/N S72-1715-1 with doubler plate P/N S72-171530-1, and Avidyne Mounting Tray P/N 700-00034-000. Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA00432SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00432SE): Installation of EGT 701 series fuel flow instrument. J P Instruments - [STC SA00861SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00861SE): Installation of J.P. Instruments (JPI) fuel flow indicating system. J P Instruments - [STC SA00281BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00281BO): Installation of Avidyne Corporation MLX770 MultiLink Broadcast Transceiver P/N 700-00163-( ), Sensor Systems Inc. Antenna P/N S67-1575-109, or equivalent, and optional Avidyne Mounting Tray P/N 700-00165-000. Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA02326LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02326LA): The Adam A500 Airplane was certificated on May 11, 2005, with Airworthiness Limitations on listed items contained in the Adam Aircraft A500 Airplane Maintenance Manual, C-01-001-02 AMM in Chapter 4 Airworthiness Limitations. This STC removes the 65-flight hour replacement interval for the aft engine turbocharger P/N P-01-87275-551 Aft Intercooler Left Louver Assembly, and P/N P-01-87275-553 Aft Intercooler Right Louver Assembly, when inspected per this STC s limitations and conditions. CORPORATE AIR TECHNOLOGY - [STC SA00290BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00290BO): Installation of Avidyne Corporation Part Number 700-00167-XXX Multi-Function Display and Mounting Tray Assembly Part Number 700-00168-XXX. Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA02451CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02451CH): Installation of propeller de-icing system. Kelly Aerospace Thermal Systems LLC - [STC SA02406CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02406CH): Installation of an Avidyne Traffic Advisory System TAS610 and TAS620. Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA02019SE-D PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02019SE-D%20PAGE%202) (historical): Installation of Garmin GTN 6XX/7XX Navigation System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA02153LA-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02153LA-D) (historical): Installation of Garmin G600 Primary Flight Display (PFD) and Multifunction Display (MFD) System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA00281BO PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00281BO%20PAGE%201) (historical): Installation of Avidyne Corporation MLX770 MultiLink Broadcast Transceiver P/N 700-00163-( ), Sensor Systems Inc. Antenna P/N S67-1575-109, or equivalent, and optional Avidyne Mounting Tray P/N 700-00165-000. Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA02153LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02153LA) (historical): Installation of Garmin G600 Primary Flight Display (PFD) and Multifunction Display (MFD) System. Garmin AT Inc - [STC SA01933LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01933LA) (historical): Installation of Garmin Model 400W / 500W Series GPS-WAAS Navigation System. Garmin AT Inc ### Approved for the engine (Continental TSIO-550-E) - [STC SE03309CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE03309CH): Installation of Engine Preheat Kit, p/n TSP6CYL-2927-115 for 115 volt application. Hartzell Propeller Inc - [STC SE04577CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE04577CH): Install an electronic engine ignition system. Electroair Acquisition Corp - [STC SE01966WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE01966WI): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas in spark ignition piston aircraft engines. General Aviation Modifications Inc - [STC SE09846SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE09846SC): Installation of S539800M30 starter adapter springs. Aircraft Specialties Services Inc - [STC SE01628NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE01628NY): Modification of starter adapter by substitution or rework of accessory drive parts. Canadian Aero Manufacturing - [STC SE09963SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE09963SC): Installation of modified fuel injector nozzles. General Aviation Modifications, Inc - [STC SE09513SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE09513SC): Installation and usage of Exxon 20W50 Multigrade aircraft engine oil conforming to Exxon Oil Formulation WS-3013. Exxon Company USA - [STC SE09559SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE09559SC): Installation of US Airparts roller rocker arm assemblies P/N US92E exhaust and US92I intake. US Airparts, Inc - [STC SE09319SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE09319SC): Modify oil pan adding a new oil sump drain. Texas Skyways Inc. Lists TSIO-550 Series - [STC SE00350SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00350SE): Installation of sump mounted chip detector. Aviation Development Corporation ## Related - Other Adam Aircraft Industries A500 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/adam-aircraft-industries-a500/aircraft.md - The Continental TSIO-550-E engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-tsio-550-e.md --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.