# N520VC: 2015 MD Helicopters 500N

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [MD Helicopters 500N](https://openairdocs.org/model/md-helicopters-500n) (registry code 3030001, 4 seats)
- Engine: [Rolls-Royce 250-C20R/2](https://openairdocs.org/engine/rolls-royce-250-c20r-2) (registry code 54185)
- Data sheets: [TCDS H3WE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/H3WE) (MD Helicopters LLC), [TCDS E4CE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E4CE) (Rolls-Royce Corporation) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: LN112
- Year built: 2015
- Type: Rotorcraft
- Engine type: Turbo-shaft
- Airworthiness: Restricted, agriculture and pest control
- Airworthiness date: January 5, 2016
- Certificate issued: October 14, 2015
- Expires: October 31, 2028
- Mode S code: A68ACC
- Registered owner: [Volusia County Mosquito Control](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VOLUSIA%20COUNTY%20MOSQUITO%20CONTROL)
- Location: [New Smyrna Beach, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/New%20Smyrna%20Beach)
- Owner type: Government
- Owner's area on the map: 28.9952° N, 81.0143° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 32168, within about 7 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=520VC
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N520VC

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): 40 in force

### Matched by airframe (MD Helicopters 500N)

- [AD 2026-19-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-19-01): Rotorcraft flight control · MD Helicopters 369, 369 (Army YOH-6A), 369A and 11 more. Effective Oct 20, 2026
- [AD 2025-17-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-17-11): tail rotor control system · MD Helicopters 369 (Army YOH-6A), 369A (Army OH-6A), 369D and 9 more. Effective Oct 10, 2025
- [AD 2024-20-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-20-07): Emergency Equipment; Emergency Flotation Section · Apical Emergency Float Kit, P/N 20498 (STC SR00780LA or 12 others). Effective Dec 5, 2024
- [AD 2023-11-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-11-07): Ground Proximity System · Airbus Helicopters 47, 206, 210 and 237 more. Effective Jun 22, 2023
- [AD 2021-22-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-22-11): Tail Rotor Control System · MD Helicopters 369D, 369E, 369F and 7 more. Effective Jan 10, 2022
- [AD 2020-18-20](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-18-20): Main Rotor Blade · MD Helicopters 369A, 369D, 369E and 7 more. Effective Oct 28, 2020
- [AD 2020-11-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-11-07): Main Rotor System · MD Helicopters 369D, 369E, 369FF and 6 more. Effective Jun 30, 2020
- [AD 2019-05-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2019-05-04): Main Rotor Blade · MD Helicopters 369A, 369D, 369E and 7 more. Effective Apr 17, 2019
- [AD 2016-05-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-05-09): Fuel Quantity Indicating System · MD Helicopters 369A, 369D, 369E and 7 more. Effective Apr 15, 2016
- [AD 2016-04-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-04-15): Main Rotor Blades · MD Helicopters 369A, 369D, 369E and 6 more. Effective Mar 31, 2016
- [AD 2016-01-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-01-19): Rotorcraft Tail Boom · MD Helicopters 500N and 600N. Effective Feb 25, 2016
- [AD 2013-03-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-03-03): Tail rotor blades · MD Helicopters 500N, 600N and MD900. Effective Mar 15, 2013
- [AD 2008-22-52](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-22-52): Yaw Stability Augmentation System · MD Helicopters 500N and 600N. Effective Dec 15, 2008
- [AD 2007-12-23](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-12-23): Landing gear fairing support assembly · MD Helicopters 369A, 369D, 369E and 7 more. Effective Jul 19, 2007
- [AD 2005-21-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-21-02): Main rotor blade (blade) · Main rotor blades P/N 500P2300-501/503/505 (Helicopter Technology STC SR01050LA or 2 others). Effective Nov 1, 2005
- [AD 2004-20-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-20-08): Forward and center thruster control cable assembly connector (connector) · MD Helicopters 500N and 600N. Effective Oct 21, 2004
- [AD 2002-20-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-20-05): Rescue hoists · Agusta A109, A109A, A109A II and 31 more. Effective Nov 7, 2002
- [AD 2000-25-52](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-25-52): Main rotor blade · MD Helicopters 369A, 369D, 369E and 6 more. Effective Feb 6, 2001
- [AD 2000-08-22](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-08-22): Turbine Outlet Temperature (TOT) Indicating System · MD Helicopters 369D, 369E, 500N and 1 more. Effective May 22, 2000
- [AD 99-25-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-25-08): Thruster Control Cable Conduit Cap · MD Helicopters 500N and 600N. Effective Mar 1, 2000
- [AD 99-20-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-20-12): Bracket P/N 369F5190-1 · MD Helicopters 369D, 369E, 369FF and 2 more. Effective Nov 4, 1999
- [AD 99-08-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-08-07): Engine Control And Warning System · MD Helicopters 369E, 369FF, 500N and 1 more. Effective Apr 21, 1999
- [AD 99-04-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-04-12): Input Shaft Coupling Assembly · MD Helicopters 369D, 369E, 369FF and 3 more. Effective Mar 23, 1999
- [AD 98-21-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-21-12): Overrunning Clutch Retainer Inspection · MD Helicopters 369D, 369E, 369FF and 1 more. Effective Oct 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 98-15-26](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-15-26): Main Rotor Blade Cracking Inspection · MD Helicopters 369A, 369D, 369E and 8 more. Effective Aug 3, 1998
- [AD 98-09-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-09-02): Overrunning Clutch Assembly Outer Race · MD Helicopters 369, 369A, 369D and 8 more. Effective May 6, 1998
- [AD 97-15-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-15-08): Transmission Output Drive Gear · MD Helicopters 369D, 369E, 369F and 2 more. Effective Aug 4, 1997
- [AD 96-10-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-10-09): Blade Root End Crack Inspection · MD Helicopters 369, 369A, 369D and 8 more. Effective May 29, 1996
- [AD 96-08-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-08-03): Hardpoint Assemblies · Hardpoints (Flight Trails Helicopters STC SH6080NM). Effective May 20, 1996

### Matched by engine (Rolls-Royce 250-C20R/2)

- [AD 2022-10-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-10-06): Turbine Section · Rolls-Royce 250-C20, 250-C20B, 250-C20C (T63-A-720) and 9 more. Effective Jun 28, 2022
- [AD 2018-13-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-13-01): Turbine Governor · Rolls-Royce 250-C10 (T63-A-5), 250-C18, 250-C18A and 24 more. Effective Aug 16, 2018
- [AD 2006-16-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-16-04): Inspection of the fuel nozzle screen · Rolls-Royce 250-B15A, 250-B15E, 250-B15G and 43 more. Effective Sep 7, 2006
- [AD 2006-13-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-13-06): Gas producer rotor assembly tie bolts · Rolls-Royce 250-B17, 250-B17B, 250-B17C and 16 more. Effective Jul 26, 2006
- [AD 2001-24-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-24-12): Helical Torquemeter Gearshaft Assembly · Rolls-Royce 250-B17, 250-B17C, 250-B17D and 13 more. Effective Dec 19, 2001
- [AD 98-24-28](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-24-28): Main Fuel Control Bellows · Rolls-Royce 250-B15A, 250-B15E, 250-B15G and 36 more. Effective Jan 7, 1999
- [AD 96-19-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-19-01): Superior Air Parts Manufacture Approval (PMA) Bearings · Rolls-Royce 250-B15G, 250-B17F, 250-B17F/1 and 17 more. Effective Sep 26, 1996
- [AD 88-17-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/88-17-01): Fuel Controls · Rolls-Royce 250-B17, 250-B17B, 250-B17C and 26 more. Effective Mar 1, 1989
- [AD 82-24-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/82-24-05): Control Assembly and Power Turbine Governor Assembly · Rolls-Royce 250-B15A, 250-B15E, 250-B15G and 43 more. Effective Nov 26, 1982
- [AD 77-15-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/77-15-12): Power Turbine Coupling Nut · Rolls-Royce 250-B15A, 250-B15E, 250-B15G and 23 more. Effective Sep 23, 1977

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

- [AD 2024-23-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-23-06) (historical): Rotorcraft Flight Control · MD Helicopters 369, 369A, 369D and 11 more. Effective Dec 24, 2024
- [AD 2021-23-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-23-13) (historical): Ground Proximity System · Airbus Helicopters K-225, K-190A, K-240 and 237 more. Effective Dec 9, 2021
- [AD 2008-18-52](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-18-52) (historical): Prevent loss of yaw control and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter · MD Helicopter 500N, 600N and MD900
- [AD 2008-18-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-18-51) (historical): Vertical Stabilizer Control System (VSCS) · MD Helicopter 500N, 600N and MD900
- [AD 2000-24-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-24-51) (historical): Blade Spar · MD Helicopter 369A, 369D, 369E and 6 more
- [AD 2017-18-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2017-18-14) (historical): Turbine Section · Rolls-Royce 250-C20, 250-C20B, 250-C20F and 8 more. Effective Oct 13, 2017
- [AD 2015-02-22](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-02-22) (historical): Repetitive visual inspections · Rolls-Royce 250-B17, 250-B17B, 250-B17C and 15 more. Effective Mar 9, 2015
- [AD 2012-14-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-14-06) (historical): Released turbine blades and shrouds · Rolls-Royce 250-C20, 250-C20B and 250-C20R/2. Effective Aug 14, 2012
- [AD 2004-24-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-24-09) (historical): Fuel nozzle · Rolls-Royce 250-B15A, 250-B15E, 250-B15G and 40 more. Effective Jan 5, 2005
- [AD 2001-20-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-20-51) (historical): Helical Torquemeter Gearshaft Assembly · 250-B17, 250-B17C, 250-B17D and 12 more

## Information bulletins (advisory) (2 in force)

- [SAIB AIR-21-19R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/AIR-21-19R1): AERIAL TOW EQUIPMENT, Side Pull Hook. Issued Nov 29, 2021
- [SAIB SW-12-45](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-12-45): Garmin Model 400W/500W Series GPS-WAAS Navigation System. Issued Oct 3, 2012
- [SAIB AIR-21-19](https://openairdocs.org/saib/AIR-21-19) (historical): AERIAL TOW EQUIPMENT, Side Pull Hook. Issued Nov 29, 2021

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N520VC.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N520VC.

## Service difficulty reports

None filed for this aircraft.

## Related

- Other MD Helicopters 500N aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/md-helicopters-500n/aircraft.md
- STCs for the MD Helicopters 500N: https://openairdocs.org/model/md-helicopters-500n/stcs.md
- The Rolls-Royce 250-C20R/2 engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/rolls-royce-250-c20r-2.md

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