# N981M: 2025 Michael Kennedy ARGON 915

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Michael Kennedy ARGON 915](https://openairdocs.org/model/michael-kennedy-argon-915) (registry code 05643I2, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Rotax 915 IS series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/rotax-915-is-series) (registry code 55620)
- Data sheets: [TCDS E00051EN](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E00051EN) (BRP-Rotax GmbH & Co KG) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: MLAG0029
- Year built: 2025
- Type: Gyroplane
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Kit: Manufaktura Lotnicza Sp Z O O ARGON 915
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: November 26, 2025
- Certificate issued: November 17, 2025
- Expires: November 30, 2032
- Mode S code: ADAFEE
- Registered owner: [Kennedy Michael](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KENNEDY%20MICHAEL)
- Location: [Fort Myers, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Fort%20Myers)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 26.6677° N, 81.7639° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 33905, 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=981M
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N981M

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. The registry lists only the engine series, so ADs for every Rotax 915 IS model are included.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 2 in force

### Matched by airframe (Michael Kennedy ARGON 915)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Rotax 915 IS series)

- [AD 2026-04-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-04-02): Turbine Engine Reduction Gear · BRP-Rotax 915 iSc2 C24 and 915 iSc3 C24. Effective Mar 19, 2026
- [AD 2025-15-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-15-03): Reciprocating Engine Oil System · BRP-Rotax 912 iSc2 Sport, 912 iSc3 Sport, 915 iSc2 C24 and 1 more. Effective Aug 6, 2025

### Historical (superseded or no longer in force)

- [AD 2025-07-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-07-02) (historical): Reciprocating Engine Oil System · BRP-Rotax 912 iSc2 Sport, 912 iSc3 Sport, 915 iSc2 C24 and 1 more. Effective Apr 21, 2025

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N981M.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N981M.

## 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) (1)

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 engine (Rotax 915 IS series)

- [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. Lists 915 iSc2 C24

## Earlier aircraft with N981M

The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N981M before.

- [Cancelled 1936-04-08](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N981M-1936-04-08): Bird CK, S/N 4036, built 1931. Owner: [Rappaport May](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RAPPAPORT%20MAY), [Hampstead, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Hampstead)

## Related

- Other Michael Kennedy ARGON 915 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/michael-kennedy-argon-915/aircraft.md
- The Rotax 915 IS series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/rotax-915-is-series.md

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