# N96JS: 1977 Cessna 500

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Cessna 500](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-500) (registry code 2076602, 8 seats)
- Engine: [Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-1A](https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-canada-jt15d-1a) (registry code 52110)
- Data sheets: [TCDS A22CE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A22CE) (Textron Aviation Inc.), [TCDS E25EA](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E25EA) (Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp.) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 500-0370
- Year built: 1977
- Type: Fixed wing multi engine
- Engine type: Turbo-fan
- Airworthiness: Standard, transport
- Airworthiness date: November 5, 2025
- Certificate issued: October 23, 2025
- Expires: October 31, 2032
- Mode S code: AD5AA6
- Registered owner: [Theia Registration Corp Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/THEIA%20REGISTRATION%20CORP%20TRUSTEE)
- Location: [Wichita, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Wichita)
- Owner type: Corporation
- Owner's area on the map: 37.6657° N, 97.2307° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 67207, 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=96JS
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N96JS

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): 27 in force

### Matched by airframe (Cessna 500)

- [AD 2026-13-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-13-02): Navigation · Airbus Canada Limited Partnership 18, 49-46, 80-A and 555 more. Effective Jul 1, 2026
- [AD 2025-07-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-07-01): Air Data Computer · Synthetic Vision Electronic Flight Information System (Arrow STC SR09595RC or ST01523WI). Effective May 15, 2025
- [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 2023-10-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-10-02): Indicating/Recording System, Navigation · Boeing 18, 23, 35 and 1,060 more. Effective May 26, 2023
- [AD 2022-03-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-03-15): Fuel Quantity Indicator · Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System (STC SA01899WI or SA02658SE). Effective Mar 21, 2022
- [AD 2015-17-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-17-12): Air conditioning · Freon air conditioning system (Textron STC SA3849SW or 3 others). Effective Sep 29, 2015
- [AD 2013-09-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-09-11): Air Conditioning · Cessna 500, 501, 550 and 5 more. Effective Jul 5, 2013
- [AD 2007-11-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-11-17): Wires for the positive and negative terminal studs of the engine and/or auxiliary power unit (APU) fire extinguishing bottles. · Cessna 500, 501, 550 and 5 more. Effective Jul 6, 2007
- [AD 2006-06-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-06-03): Airplane flight manual (AFM) · Cessna 500, 501, 550 and 3 more. Effective Apr 20, 2006
- [AD 2005-18-20](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-18-20): "FASTprop" propeller de-icers · Hartzell PHC-C3YF-1RF/F8468A(B,K)-8R constant speed propeller (STC SA00718LA or 17 others). Effective Oct 14, 2005
- [AD 2005-01-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-01-19): Mode S transponders · GARMIN International GTX 330D, GTX 330, GTX 33D and 830 more. Effective Feb 23, 2005
- [AD 2004-08-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-08-15): TAWS8000 terrain awareness warning systems (TAWS) · Cessna 421, 500, 501 and 18 more. Effective Jun 7, 2004
- [AD 2004-09-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-09-05): Brake Stator Disks · Cessna 500, 501, 550 and 1 more. Effective Jun 2, 2004
- [AD 2001-23-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-23-17): GNS 430 units · Cessna 172, 182, 206 and 209 more. Effective Dec 28, 2001
- [AD 98-25-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-25-02): Top-mounted Antenna · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 407, 172, 172A and 243 more. Effective Dec 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 98-04-38](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-04-38): AFM - Limitations Section - Icing · Cessna 500, 501, 550 and 2 more. Effective Mar 25, 1998
- [AD 95-25-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-25-10): Outflow/Safety Valve · Cessna 441, 500, 550 and 1 more. Effective Jan 22, 1996
- [AD 94-19-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-19-06): Crew Oxygen Masks · 328 Support Services 328-100, 328-300, 500 and 17 more. Effective Oct 6, 1994
- [AD 93-05-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-05-15): Thrust Reverser Throttle Load Limiter · Cessna 500, 501, 550 and 4 more. Effective Apr 23, 1993
- [AD 80-09-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/80-09-09): Dual Flight Director Installation · Cessna 500, 501, 550 and 1 more. Effective May 12, 1980
- [AD 79-12-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-12-06): Upper & Lower Spar Cap Stems · Cessna 500, 501, 550 and 1 more. Effective Apr 10, 1980
- [AD 78-05-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-05-06): Flexible Fuel Cells · Cessna 180, 182, 185 and 98 more. Effective Jun 30, 1978
- [AD 73-26-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/73-26-09): Flight Compartment Side Windows · Cessna 500. Effective Oct 9, 1974

### Matched by engine (Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-1A)

- [AD 2023-03-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-03-12): Turbine Engine Compressor Section · Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-1, JT15D-1A and JT15D-1B. Effective Mar 31, 2023
- [AD 93-18-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-18-08): High Pressure Turbine (HPT) Assembly · Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-1, JT15D-1A, JT15D-1B and 4 more. Effective Nov 24, 1993
- [AD 87-10-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/87-10-01): Fan Blades · Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-1, JT15D-1A, JT15D-1B and 3 more. Effective Jul 15, 1988

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

- [AD 2006-04-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-04-10) (historical): Identification sleeves · Cessna Aircraft Company, The 500, 550, 560 and 3 more. Effective Mar 24, 2006
- [AD 2004-04-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-04-09) (historical): Impellers · Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-1, JT15D-1A and JT15D-1B. Effective Apr 5, 2004

## Information bulletins (advisory) (5 in force)

- [SAIB AIR-21-15R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/AIR-21-15R1): Navigation System. Issued Sep 16, 2021
- [SAIB SW-18-31](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-18-31): NAVIGATION, ATTITUDE, AND DIRECTION DATA SYSTEM. Issued Nov 21, 2018
- [SAIB NM-14-08](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NM-14-08): Fuselage: Aerodynamic Fairings. Issued Jan 23, 2014
- [SAIB CE-12-19](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-12-19): Fuel: Aircraft Fuel System on Cessna Model 500/501/550 Airplanes. Issued Mar 1, 2012
- [SAIB NM-10-13](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NM-10-13): Navigation: Flight Management System. Issued Jan 7, 2010
- [SAIB AIR-21-15](https://openairdocs.org/saib/AIR-21-15) (historical): Navigation System. Issued Aug 26, 2021

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N96JS.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N96JS.

## 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) (262, first 50)

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 (Cessna 500)

- [STC ST12461IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST12461IB): Installation of Cockpit Voice Recorder with optional RIPS Upgrade. Mid- Canada Mod Center
- [STC ST01823WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01823WI): Installation of Garmin GTS Traffic Sensor with Garmin GTX 3000 Mode S Transponders with ADS-B Out. Blackhawk Aerospace Technologies Inc
- [STC ST04201NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04201NY): Installation of ENode Engine Data Acquisition Unit & IONode Digital Data Recorder. TBO Extension, LLC
- [STC ST00197IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00197IB): Installation of the Universal Quick Access Recorder (uQAR). Flight Data Technologies Inc
- [STC ST12344IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST12344IB): Replacement of the Halon Type 1211 portable fire extinguisher with Halotron BrX portable fire extinguisher with Halotron BrX portable fire extinguisher. Cessna Duesseldorf Citation Service Center GmbH
- [STC SA2622NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2622NM): Installation of Precise Flight Pulselite Control Unit in landing/taxi system. (767-200 B17) (DHC-8 101). Precise Flight Inc
- [STC ST04805NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04805NY): Installation Gogo Connectivity System. Delta Engineering Corporation
- [STC ST11216DS](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST11216DS): Installation of automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) out on Part 25 aircraft. BHE & Associates Ltd
- [STC ST03885AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03885AT): Installation of an Avionica, Inc. avCM Cellular Module. Aircraft Systems and Manufacturing Inc
- [STC ST03292CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03292CH): Activation of an 802.11 a/b/g/n WiFi System. Elliott Aviation Technical Products Development, Inc
- [STC ST09854AC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST09854AC): Installation of a Lumin Media Server. L2 Aviation
- [STC ST155CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST155CH): Installation of BF Goodrich Avionics systems TCAS791 traffic alert and collison avoidance system I (TCASI). Acron Aviation Inc
- [STC ST02472AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02472AT): Installation of a mini Quick Access Recorder (QAR) model MKI, MKII, or MKIII. Aircraft Systems and Manufacturing Inc
- [STC ST04736NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04736NY): True Blue TS28 Emergency Battery Power Supply Replacement. Aerospace Design and Compliance LLC
- [STC ST01936WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01936WI): Installation of LED lights. AeroLED's Holdings LLC
- [STC ST02427LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02427LA): Installation of Dual Garmin GTN 6XX/7XX Series Global Navigation System with Structural Antenna and WAAS approval; Garmin GMA 35 Audio Panel; and Dual Garmin GTX 33 Mode S Transponders, Weather Radar, and ADS-B Link. JETTECH LLC
- [STC ST03424CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03424CH): Certification of Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B) Out System with Rockwell Collins TDR-94/-94D Transponders. CMD Flight Solutions LLC
- [STC ST04575AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04575AT): Installation of the Rockwell Collins ALT-1000+/ -4000+ with 5G Filtering. Chippewa Aerospace Inc
- [STC ST02029WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02029WI): Installation of Garmin GI 275 Standby Instrument and GSB 15 USB Port. Blackhawk Aerospace Technologies
- [STC SA1773SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1773SO): Installation of a third stand-by attitude gyro and dedicated power supply AIM P/N PE 24-1RM. Summit Aviation Inc
- [STC ST02444AT-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02444AT-D): Installation of a Honeywell Mark VIII EGPWS System. Summit Aviation Inc
- [STC SA7408SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA7408SW): Installation of Heads Up checklist(electronic verbal checklist). Heads Up Technologies Inc
- [STC ST00098IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00098IB): Introduction of ADS-B Out. STC Twenty One Limited
- [STC ST00011WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00011WI): Installation of Concorde RG380E/40 and 40B battery. Aero-Mach Wilco LLC
- [STC SA1297GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1297GL): Installation of Cleveland main wheels and brakes. Kaman Corporation Aircraft Wheel and Brake LLC
- [STC SA882GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA882GL): Install aircraft wheel and brake conversion kit 199-137. Kaman Corporation Aircraft Wheel and Brake LLC
- [STC ST01930LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01930LA): Installation of Sandel Avionics SN4500 Electronic Horizontal Situation Indicator (EHSI). Sandel Avionics LLC
- [STC ST00617WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00617WI): Installation of Bendix/King EFS-50 Two-Tube (EFIS) Electronic Flight Instrumentation System. For 550 (S/N 0002 thru 0733). Blackhawk Aerospace Technologies Inc
- [STC ST00624WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00624WI): Installation of Bendix/King EFS-50 Five-Tube (EFIS) Electronic Flight Instrumentation System. FOr 550 (S/N 0002 thru 0733). Blackhawk Aerospace Technologies Inc
- [STC ST01149WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01149WI): Installation of IS&S Air Data System with Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM) compliant Dual Air Data System. Blackhawk Aerospace Technologies Inc
- [STC ST01162WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01162WI): Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM) group airworthiness approval of the Cessna Aircraft Model 500, 501, 550 and 551. Blackhawk Aerospace Technologies Inc
- [STC ST01197WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01197WI): Installation of Universal Avionics EFI-550 2-Display EFIS System. Data required: (1) Columbia Avionics, Inc. Master Document List No. 30141165, Revision 3, dated September 24, 2003; and (2) FAA Approved Flight Manual Supplement 30141180, dated September 30, 2003, or later FAA Approved Revisions to (1) or (2). Blackhawk Aerospace Technologies Inc
- [STC ST01466WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01466WI): Installation of Universal Avionics EFI-890R Flat Panel EFIS System. Blackhawk Aerospace Technologies Inc
- [STC ST01691WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01691WI): Installation of Garmin GTN Series GPS/Comm/Nav Systems with optional Garmin GDL-69/A XM Weather Data Link, GTX-33 Series Transponders and optional Bendix/King KMR-675 Marker Beacon Receiver. Blackhawk Aerospace Technologies Inc
- [STC ST01929WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01929WI): Installation of Garmin G700 TXi EFIS system and GWX 75 Weather Radar. Blackhawk Aerospace Technologies Inc
- [STC ST04177AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04177AT): Installation of a Talon Aerospace LED Replacement General Purpose Lamps. Aaxico Technical Services Inc
- [STC ST02989AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02989AT): Installation of a modified Glareshield. Continental Aerospace Technologies Inc
- [STC ST02642AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02642AT): Installation of a RVSM Air Data System. Carlisle Interconnect Technologies Inc
- [STC ST02713LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02713LA): Installation of Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADSB) system. Aerospace Engineering Solutions International
- [STC ST00108WI-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00108WI-D): Installation of Bendix/King 2 or 3 Tube EFS 50 EFIs and KFC 325 Automatic Flight Control System. Honeywell International Inc
- [STC SA1775CE-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1775CE-D): Installation of King KNS 660 multi-sensor Flight Management System. Honeywell International Inc
- [STC SA991CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA991CE): Installation of King Radio Corporation KFC-300 automatic flight control system. Honeywell International Inc
- [STC ST01219WI-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01219WI-D): Installation of dual Honeywell AM-250 altimeters to interface with the Bendix/King KFC 325 autopilot system for Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM) group airworthiness approval. Honeywell International Inc
- [STC SA2673NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2673NM): Optional takeoff gross weight increase. New Flight Corporation
- [STC ST02635LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02635LA): Modification to replace the existing Mode S Transponder system with the ACSS NXT-600 Mode S Transponder with ADS-B Out. Aviation Communication and Surveillance Systems (ACSS) LLC
- [STC SA01452CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01452CH): Installation of an air ambulance conversion kit. Med-Pac Inc
- [STC ST01027DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01027DE): Installation of MarathonNorco Aerospace Inc Nickel Cadmium battery in place of existing Nickel Cadmium main aircraft battery/batteries. MarathonNorco Aerospace Inc
- [STC SA2698SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2698SW): Installation of freon air conditioning system. Air Comm Corporation
- [STC SA2916SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2916SW): Installation of alternate gear horn switch. Air Comm Corporation
- [STC ST04016NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04016NY): Installation of Cabin Entry Step Assembly. Skyway Group Inc

All 262: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N96JS/stcs.md

## Earlier aircraft with N96JS

The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N96JS before.

- [Cancelled 2013-03-26](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N96JS-2013-03-26): Piper PA-31T, S/N 31T-7620021, built 1976. Sale reported, pending cancellation. Owner: [Xxx, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Xxx)

## Related

- Other Cessna 500 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-500/aircraft.md
- The Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-1A engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-canada-jt15d-1a.md

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