# N553AC: 2014 Airbus Helicopters EC225 LP

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Airbus Helicopters EC225 LP](https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-helicopters-ec225-lp) (registry code 8682992, 26 seats)
- Engine: [Turbomeca MAKILA-2A1](https://openairdocs.org/engine/turbomeca-makila-2a1) (registry code 60090)
- Data sheets: [TCDS H4EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/H4EU) (Airbus Helicopters), [TCDS E00077EN](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E00077EN) (Turbomeca S.A.) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 2913
- Year built: 2014
- Type: Rotorcraft
- Engine type: Turbo-shaft
- Airworthiness: Standard, transport
- Airworthiness date: August 16, 2019
- Certificate issued: April 2, 2018
- Expires: April 30, 2028
- Mode S code: A70A93
- Registered owner: [Vertical Aviation No 1 LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VERTICAL%20AVIATION%20NO%201%20LLC)
- Location: [Miami, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Miami)
- Owner type: LLC
- Owner's area on the map: 25.7655° N, 80.1843° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 33131, within about a mile (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=553AC
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N553AC

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): 66 in force

### Matched by airframe (Airbus Helicopters EC225 LP)

- [AD 2026-17-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-17-05): Cabin Equipment/Furnishings · Airbus Helicopters H160-B, EC225LP, AS 365 N3 and 18 more. Effective Oct 2, 2026
- [AD 2026-05-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-05-02): Horizontal stabilizer structure · Airbus Helicopters AS332C, AS332C1, AS332L and 3 more. Effective Mar 18, 2026
- [AD 2025-24-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-24-05): Aircraft fuel filter/strainer · Airbus Helicopters AS332C, AS332C1, AS332L and 3 more. Effective Jan 12, 2026
- [AD 2025-23-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-23-07): Main Rotor Transmission Mount · Airbus Helicopters AS332L2 and EC225LP. Effective Jan 12, 2026
- [AD 2025-24-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-24-03): Main rotor drive system · Airbus Helicopters EC225LP. Effective Dec 26, 2025
- [AD 2025-18-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-18-09): Main Rotor Transmission Mount · Airbus Helicopters AS332L2 and EC225LP. Effective Oct 21, 2025
- [AD 2025-17-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-17-03): Emergency Equipment · Airbus Helicopters AS332L, AS332L1, AS332L2 and 1 more. Effective Sep 8, 2025
- [AD 2025-12-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-12-05): Time Limits/Maintenance Checks · Airbus Helicopters EC225LP. Effective Jul 25, 2025
- [AD 2025-10-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-10-02): Electrical Connectors; and Electrical Power System Wiring · Airbus Helicopters EC225LP. Effective Jul 8, 2025
- [AD 2025-05-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-05-08): Cabin equipment/furnishings · Airbus Helicopters AS332L1 and EC225LP. Effective Apr 21, 2025
- [AD 2025-03-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-03-02): Flight compartment equipment · Airbus Helicopters AS332C, AS332C1, AS332L and 15 more. Effective Mar 7, 2025
- [AD 2025-03-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-03-01): Main Rotor Mast/Swashplate · Airbus Helicopters EC225LP. Effective Mar 5, 2025
- [AD 2024-24-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-24-51): Main Rotor Head · Airbus Helicopters EC225LP. Effective Dec 20, 2024
- [AD 2024-17-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-17-08): Main Rotor System · Airbus Helicopters EC225LP. Effective Nov 7, 2024
- [AD 2024-02-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-02-01): Passenger crew doors · Airbus Helicopters EC225LP. Effective Mar 1, 2024
- [AD 2023-13-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-13-08): Aircraft Fuel Distribution System · Airbus Helicopters EC225LP. Effective Aug 28, 2023
- [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 2023-08-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-08-06): Emergency Exits · Airbus Helicopters AS332C, AS332C1, AS332L and 3 more. Effective Jun 22, 2023
- [AD 2022-24-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-24-12): Main Rotor Mast/Swashplate · Airbus Helicopters EC225LP. Effective Jan 6, 2023
- [AD 2022-14-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-14-51): Main Rotor System · Airbus Helicopters EC225LP. Effective Aug 3, 2022
- [AD 2022-07-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-07-09): Engine Controls · Airbus Helicopters AS332L2 and EC225LP. Effective May 11, 2022
- [AD 2022-05-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-05-10): Cabin Equipment/Furnishings · Airbus Helicopters AS332L, AS332L1, AS332L2 and 57 more. Effective Apr 20, 2022
- [AD 2022-03-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-03-17): Tail Rotor System · Airbus Helicopters AS332L2 and EC225LP. Effective Mar 22, 2022
- [AD 2022-01-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-01-03): Fire Bottle, Portable · Airbus Helicopters AS332C, AS332C1, AS332L and 35 more. Effective Mar 7, 2022
- [AD 2021-26-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-26-14): Fuselage Structure · Airbus Helicopters AS332L2 and EC225LP. Effective Feb 9, 2022
- [AD 2021-22-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-22-15): Cabin Equipment/Furnishings · Airbus Helicopters AS332L2 and EC225LP. Effective Jan 3, 2022
- [AD 2021-22-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-22-07): Fire Bottle, Portable · Airbus A319-111, A319-112, A319-113 and 127 more. Effective Nov 18, 2021
- [AD 2021-16-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-16-05): Main Rotor Gearbox · Airbus Helicopters AS332L2 and EC225LP. Effective Oct 13, 2021
- [AD 2021-19-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-19-16): Passenger/Crew Doors · Airbus Helicopters AS332C, AS332L, AS332L1 and 3 more. Effective Oct 12, 2021
- [AD 2021-13-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-13-17): Main Rotor System · Airbus Helicopters AS332L2 and EC225LP. Effective Aug 17, 2021
- [AD 2021-11-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-11-05): Main Rotor Drive System Wiring · Airbus Helicopters EC225LP. Effective Jul 12, 2021
- [AD 2021-10-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-10-03): Life Raft · Airbus Helicopters EC225LP. Effective Jun 22, 2021
- [AD 2021-05-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-05-06): Window/Windshield System · Airbus Helicopters AS332C, AS332C1, AS332L and 6 more. Effective Apr 19, 2021
- [AD 2021-02-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-02-01): Placards and markings · Airbus Helicopters AS-365N2, AS-365N3, AS332C and 7 more. Effective Apr 6, 2021
- [AD 2020-23-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-23-03): Emergency Flotation Section · Airbus Helicopters AS332C, AS332C1, AS332L and 3 more. Effective Jan 4, 2021
- [AD 2020-20-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-20-08): Main Rotor Gearbox · Airbus Helicopters AS332C, AS332C1, AS332L and 3 more. Effective Dec 11, 2020
- [AD 2020-15-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-15-15): Rotorcraft Flight Controls · Airbus Helicopters EC225LP. Effective Sep 3, 2020
- [AD 2020-11-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-11-02): Doors · Airbus Helicopters AS332C, AS332C1, AS332L and 3 more. Effective Jun 25, 2020
- [AD 2018-05-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-05-01): Emergency Exits · Airbus Helicopters AS332C, AS332C1, AS332L and 3 more. Effective Apr 5, 2018
- [AD 2017-19-21](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2017-19-21): Main Rotor Gearbox · Airbus Helicopters EC225LP. Effective Oct 30, 2017
- [AD 2017-10-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2017-10-12): Aerodynamic Fairings · Airbus Helicopters AS332C, AS332C1, AS332L and 3 more. Effective Aug 15, 2017
- [AD 2016-07-29](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-07-29): Main Hydraulic System · Airbus Helicopters AS332C, AS332L, AS332L1 and 2 more. Effective May 16, 2016
- [AD 2015-09-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-09-01): Main Rotor Blades · Airbus Helicopters EC225LP. Effective Jun 9, 2015
- [AD 2015-02-27](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-02-27): Main rotor gearbox · Airbus Helicopters AS332C, AS332L, AS332L1 and 2 more. Effective Feb 17, 2015
- [AD 2014-11-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-11-08): Engine Controls · Airbus Helicopters EC225LP. Effective Jul 8, 2014
- [AD 2014-10-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-10-03): Ice/Rain Protection System Wiring · Airbus Helicopters AS332L1 and EC225LP. Effective Jun 11, 2014
- [AD 2014-05-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-05-11): Rotorcraft Flight Control · Airbus Helicopters AS332C, AS332L, AS332L1 and 3 more. Effective Apr 15, 2014
- [AD 2014-04-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-04-12): Auto Flight System · Airbus Helicopters EC225LP. Effective Apr 7, 2014
- [AD 2014-02-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-02-09): Emergency Flotation Section · Airbus Helicopters AS332L1 and EC225LP. Effective Feb 24, 2014
- [AD 2013-26-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-26-11): Main Rotor Mast/Swashplate · Airbus Helicopters EC225LP. Effective Feb 18, 2014

### Matched by engine (Turbomeca MAKILA-2A1)

- [AD 2016-12-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-12-06): Diffusers · Turbomeca Makila 2A and Makila 2A1. Effective Jul 22, 2016
- [AD 2016-06-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-06-09): Oil leakage from the low pressure oil system · Turbomeca Makila 2A and Makila 2A1. Effective Apr 6, 2016
- [AD 2014-16-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-16-15): Splines of the high-pressure (HP) fuel pump/metering valve and the module M01 drive gear · Turbomeca Makila 2A and Makila 2A1. Effective Sep 19, 2014

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

- [AD 2024-10-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-10-13) (historical): Aircraft fuel filter/strainer · Airbus Helicopters AS332C, AS332C1, AS332L and 3 more. Effective Aug 13, 2024
- [AD 2021-05-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-05-03) (historical): Aircraft Fuel Distribution System · Airbus Helicopters EC225LP. Effective Jan 27, 2022
- [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 2021-16-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-16-02) (historical): Passenger/Crew Doors · Airbus Helicopters AS332C, AS332L, AS332L1 and 3 more. Effective Sep 24, 2021
- [AD 2021-04-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-04-18) (historical): Main Rotor Mast/Swashplate · Airbus Helicopters EC225LP. Effective Mar 25, 2021
- [AD 2020-23-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-23-05) (historical): Main Rotor Mast/Swashplate · Airbus Helicopters EC225LP. Effective Dec 24, 2020
- [AD 2020-23-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-23-02) (historical): Main Rotor Mast/Swashplate · Airbus Helicopters EC225LP. Effective Dec 4, 2020
- [AD 2020-06-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-06-12) (historical): Main Rotor Gearbox · Airbus Helicopters AS332L2 and EC225LP. Effective May 11, 2020
- [AD 2019-19-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2019-19-13) (historical): Main Rotor Gearbox · Airbus Helicopters EC225LP. Effective Nov 5, 2019
- [AD 2019-03-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2019-03-12) (historical): Life raft · Airbus Helicopters EC225LP. Effective Apr 11, 2019
- [AD 2018-11-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-11-01) (historical): Fuselage Main, Structure · Airbus Helicopters AS332L2 and EC225LP. Effective Jun 27, 2018
- [AD 2018-08-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-08-01) (historical): Main Rotor Mast/Swashplate · Airbus Helicopters EC225LP. Effective May 8, 2018
- [AD 2017-17-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2017-17-01) (historical): Main Rotor System · Airbus Helicopters AS332L2 and EC225LP. Effective Sep 25, 2017
- [AD 2017-09-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2017-09-05) (historical): Emergency Flotation Section · Airbus Helicopters AS332C, AS332C1, AS332L and 3 more. Effective May 26, 2017
- [AD 2016-12-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-12-51) (historical): Main Rotor Gearbox · Airbus Helicopters AS332L2 and EC225LP. Effective Jul 20, 2016
- [AD 2015-26-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-26-01) (historical): Placards and Markings · Airbus Helicopters AS-365N2, AS-365N3, AS332C1 and 5 more. Effective Jan 26, 2016
- [AD 2013-19-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-19-19) (historical): JASC Code: 6320 Main rotor gearbox · Airbus Helicopters AS332C, AS332L, AS332L1 and 2 more. Effective Oct 16, 2013
- [AD 2012-01-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-01-03) (historical): Rotor Drive System · Eurocopter France AS332L2 and EC225LP. Effective Feb 22, 2012

All 84: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N553AC/ads.md

## Information bulletins (advisory) (1 in force)

- [SAIB SW-08-30R2](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-08-30R2): Inadvertent Deployment of Crash Position Indicator (CPI) Beacon. Issued Jul 1, 2008
- [SAIB SW-08-30R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-08-30R1) (historical): Inadvertent Deployment of Crash Position Indicator (CPI) Beacon. Issued Jun 30, 2008

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N553AC.

## NTSB investigations on N553AC not matched to an aircraft (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 NYC97LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA068), Apr 4, 1997: Cessna 650 (N553AC), Buffalo, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: A combination hydraulic fluid and fuel-fed fire which originated from electrical arcing, due to the lack of an adequate production standard from Cessna for the separation of flammable fluid lines and…

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N553AC.

## Reports on N553AC not matched to an aircraft (1)

They name N553AC, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the report describes another aircraft.

- [Accident 19970403047529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970403047529A), Apr 3, 1997: Cessna 650 (N553AC), Buffalo, NY, Substantial damage. (-16) Fire apparently started in upper forward corner of baggage compartment where a wire bundle and a hydraulic line are adjacent and burned through the…

## 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) (15)

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 (Airbus Helicopters EC225 LP)

- [STC SR02592AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02592AK): Installation of Precision Support System PSS-AS332SP Sling Pole. Precision Support Services, LLC
- [STC SR12309LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR12309LA): Installation of an engine Inlet Barrier Filter System. Aerometals Inc
- [STC SR02512SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02512SE): Installation of a Supplemental Lighting System; manufactured and installed. Aviation Specialties Unlimited Inc
- [STC SR02584AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02584AK): Installation of Recoil Aerospace, Inc. T1000-E or T650-E Fire Suppression Tank. Recoil Aerospace Inc
- [STC SR04502CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR04502CH): Installation of Heli-Preheat Kit, p/n TA3306-1 for 115 volt application in accordance with Heli-Preheat Kit drawing TA3306-1 Revision C, dated December 11, 2023 or later FAA approved revisions and Installation Instruction document # TNH3306 Revision C, dated September 30, 2021 or later FAA approved revisions. HARTZELL PROPELLER LLC
- [STC SH3319NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH3319NM): Installation of Precise Flight Pulselite Control Unit in the Landing /Taxi Recognition Visual Control Light system,. Precise Flight Inc
- [STC SR09930AC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR09930AC): Installation Rear-View Mirror. Aero-Seats and Systems Inc
- [STC SR04436NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR04436NY): Installation of VIH Aerospace (VIHA) Cockpit Door Bubble Window. VIH Aerospace Inc
- [STC SR04674NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR04674NY): Installation of Coldstream Helicopters LH and RH Vertical Reference Windows. Coldstream Helicopters Ltd
- [STC SR01080DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01080DE): Installation of LifePort Triple Litter Stacking System. LifePort LLC
- [STC SR02588LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02588LA): Replacement of existing SAFT main Battery models 40208-1, 40208-5, 4308-1 or 4308-1 with Concorde Battery Corporation Valve Regulated Lead Acid (VRLA) Battery models RG-332-1 or RG-332-2. Concorde Battery Corporation
- [STC SR00925DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00925DE): Installation of Garmin GTX 335/335R and GTX345/345R transponders to provide ADS-B Out and In functionality. Peregrine
- [STC SR02459SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02459SE): Fabrication of the Simplex Model 516 High-Rise Cannon System. Simplex Manufacturing Company
- [STC SR02393AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02393AK): Installation of a SkyTrac ISAT Model 100 or Model 200, Flight Following Satellite Communication System. Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services USA Inc
- [STC SR01074SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01074SE): Fabrication of Simplex Model 316 Fire Attack System per Simplex Master Drawing List No. MDL 316, Revision D, dated December 14, 2001, or later FAA approved revision; and installation of this system in accordance with Simplex Installation Instructions, Document No. 316-102 002-001, Revision B, dated January 8, 2002, or later FAA approved revision. Simplex Manufacturing Company

## Related

- Other Airbus Helicopters EC225 LP aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-helicopters-ec225-lp/aircraft.md
- The Turbomeca MAKILA-2A1 engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/turbomeca-makila-2a1.md

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