# Rotax 503DC

- Type: Engine model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 55582
- Manufacturer (registry): ROTAX
- Model: 503DC
- Engine type: 2 cycle
- Horsepower: 52
- Installed in: 18 registered aircraft
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/rotax-503dc

## ADs that may apply

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## NTSB investigations (3)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB ERA22LA427](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA427), Sep 21, 2022: Northwing Design Apache Sport (N3283N), Southern Shores, NC, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: A loss of aircraft control due to movement of the outer portion of the right wing fabric and displacement of wing ribs for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB CEN17LA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA304), Aug 6, 2017: Roger M Allen RA2 (N952RA), Hector, MN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s improper installation of the control stick hardware, which resulted in a loss of elevator control in flight.
- [NTSB LAX81DUK06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81DUK06), Sep 28, 1981: Cessna T210M (N761UL), Yuma, AZ, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (4)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 20220921023199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220921023199A), Sep 21, 2022: Northwing Design APACHE SPORT (N3283N), Southern Shores, NC, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. Passenger reported plane took off headed to circle location where the two were staying, then flew level at 3500FT MSL to return to airport kffa. While enroute…
- [Accident 20170806016939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170806016939A), Aug 6, 2017: Roger M Allen RA2 (N952RA), Hector, MN, Substantial damage. Pilot was taking off from the Hector airport on a local flight. Pilot completed first flight with no passenger nor issues. After he landed, he picked up the…
- [Incident 20090420005629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090420005629I), Apr 20, 2009: Amtr CHALLENGERII (N901GH), Enumclaw, WA, Minor damage. (-23) On 04/20/2009 at approximately 1920 local time [privacy data omitted] the pilot of N901GH an experimental aircraft. Departed Enumclaw municipal airport.…
- [Accident 19810928063469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810928063469A), Sep 28, 1981: Cessna T210M (N761UL), Yuma, AZ, Substantial damage. Engine failed on takeoff. Landed in citrus grove. Oil filter installed incorrectly, leaked oil. Engine seized.

## Complete lists

- aircraft: 18, https://openairdocs.org/engine/rotax-503dc/aircraft
- incidents: 4, https://openairdocs.org/engine/rotax-503dc/incidents

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