# Adam Aircraft Industries A500

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 05614IQ
- Manufacturer (registry): ADAM AIRCRAFT INDUSTRIES INC
- Model: A500
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 2 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 6
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS A00009DE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A00009DE) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Triton Aerospace LLC
- Registered aircraft: 5
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/adam-aircraft-industries-a500

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

- [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 2009-05-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-05-05): Primary Flight Displays · Avidyne Primary Flight Display (S-TEC STC SA09543AC-D or 2 others). Effective Apr 3, 2009

Historical (superseded or no longer in force):

- [AD 2008-06-28 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-06-28-R1) (historical): Primary Flight Displays (PFDs) · Avidyne Primary Flight Displays, 441, LC41-550FG and 22 more. Effective Apr 10, 2008
- [AD 2008-06-28](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-06-28) (historical): Primary flight display · Avidyne Primary Flight Display (S-TEC STC SA09543AC-D or 2 others). Effective Apr 10, 2008

## Registered aircraft (5)

- [N509AX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N509AX): [Schindler Dan C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCHINDLER%20DAN%20C), [Forney, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Forney), built 2006, S/N 0009
- [N510AX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N510AX): [Transigent Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TRANSIGENT%20AIR%20LLC), [Seneca, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Seneca), built 2006, S/N 0010
- [N511AX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N511AX): [Active Release Techniques LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ACTIVE%20RELEASE%20TECHNIQUES%20LLC), [Colorado Springs, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Colorado%20Springs), built 2007, S/N 0011
- [N558MC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N558MC): [Transigent Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TRANSIGENT%20AIR%20LLC), [Seneca, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Seneca), built 2005, S/N 0006
- [N607SF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N607SF): [Ls Service Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LS%20SERVICE%20CORP), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), S/N 0012

## NTSB investigations

None matched to aircraft with this model.

## FAA accident and incident reports (2)

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

- [Incident 20050316003829I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050316003829I), Mar 16, 2005: Amtr A500 (N502AX), Ft Myers, FL, Minor damage. (-23) On March 16, 2005, at 2110 local time an adams A500, registered to adams aircraft industries landed on runway 23 at Ft Myers Page Field (fmy) with a…
- [Incident 20020714016289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020714016289I), Jul 14, 2002: Amtr A500 (N500AX), Denver, CO, Minor damage. (-23) Nose gear was not centering properly and directional control was difficult to maintain during landing roll out. Nose gear eventually collapsed due to…

## Service difficulty reports (2)

As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report.

- [SDR 2012FA0000747](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000747), Nov 6, 2012: EXHAUST PIPE. BURNED. EXHAUST PIPE BURNED THROUGH AT 2 LOCATIONS ADJACENT TO THE CENTERLINE SEAM WELD. THIS IS THE SECOND OCCURANCE ON THE SAME PN WITH VERY LOW HOURS.
- [SDR 2008FA0000497](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000497), Jun 20, 2008: BOOT. MISINSTALLED. AT LOCATION WHERE CONTROL "STICK" PASSES THROUGH L/R SIDE ARM REST, THE BOOT SURROUNDING BASE OF STICK LIES OPEN TO CONTROL MECHANISMS. WHERE THE STICK ENTERS T

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (31)

Approved for this model: the STC's model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. In force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has.

- [STC SA02019SE-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02019SE-D): Installation of Garmin Model GTN 625/635/650; 725/750 Navigation System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA02738CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02738CH): Installation of L-3 Communications Avionics Systems. Acron Aviation Inc
- [STC SA04046CH PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04046CH%20PAGE%202): Installation of L-3 GENESIS (TM) Electronic Standby Instrument System (ESI-500/MAG-500). Acron Aviation Inc
- [STC SA01967WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01967WI): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas. General Aviation Modifications Inc
- [STC SA02444AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02444AK): Approval of the L-3 Communications NGT 9000/9000R ADS-B system installed. ADS-B Technologies LLC
- [STC SA11174SC PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA11174SC%20PAGE%201): Installation of BendixKing by Honeywell KSN 770 and KSN 765 WAAS LPV approach capable nav/comm systems. Honeywell International Inc (Bendix King)
- [STC SA01714WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01714WI): Installation of a Garmin transponders: (a) GTX 330/330D/33/33D with ADS-B Out functionality; (b) GTX 335/335R/345/345R with ADS-B Out and In functionality; or (c) GTX 335R/345R with ADS-B Out functionality in select airplanes installed with G950/G1000 systems. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA03286CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA03286CH): Install an electronic engine ignition system. Electroair Acquisition Corporation
- [STC SA04032CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04032CH): Install rocker switch assemblies. Electroair Acquisition Corporation
- [STC SA02153LA-D PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02153LA-D%20PAGE%202): Installation of Garmin G600 Primary Flight Display (PFD) and Multifunction Display (MFD) System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA02013CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02013CH): Installation of Avidyne Corporation Traffic Advisory System (TAS). Avidyne Corporation
- [STC SA01828SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01828SE): Installation of J.P. Instruments (JPI) EDM-960 Primary Engine Data Management System. J. P. Instruments
- [STC SA01933LA-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01933LA-D): Installation of Garmin Model 400W / 500W Series GPS-WAAS Navigation System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA00343BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00343BO): Installation of a single configuration or a dual configuration Avidyne Corporation Integrated Flight Display, Model IFD540 loaded with Release 10.0 software (or later FAA approved release). Avidyne Corporation
- [STC SA00352BO PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00352BO%20PAGE%202): Installation of an Avidyne Corporation Mode A/C/S Transponder with ADS-B Out capability, Model AXP340 loaded with Version 3.13 software (or later FAA approved version),. Avidyne Corporation
- [STC SA02119SE PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02119SE%20PAGE%202): Installation of Garmin GDL 88 ADS-B UAT Transceiver System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA02442AK PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02442AK%20PAGE%202): Approval of the L-3 Communications NGT 2000/2500 ADS-B system. ADS-B Technologies, LLC
- [STC SA01933LA-D PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01933LA-D%20PAGE%202): Installation of Garmin Model 400W / 500W Series GPS-WAAS Navigation System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA00269BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00269BO): Installation of Avidyne Corporation TWX 670 Tactical Weather Detection System P/N 850-00026-000-( ) consisting of Avidyne Processor P/N 700-00033-000-( ), Sensor Systems Inc. Antenna P/N S72-1715-1 with doubler plate P/N S72-171530-1, and Avidyne Mounting Tray P/N 700-00034-000. Avidyne Corporation
- [STC SA00432SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00432SE): Installation of EGT 701 series fuel flow instrument. J P Instruments
- [STC SA00861SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00861SE): Installation of J.P. Instruments (JPI) fuel flow indicating system. J P Instruments
- [STC SA00281BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00281BO): Installation of Avidyne Corporation MLX770 MultiLink Broadcast Transceiver P/N 700-00163-( ), Sensor Systems Inc. Antenna P/N S67-1575-109, or equivalent, and optional Avidyne Mounting Tray P/N 700-00165-000. Avidyne Corporation
- [STC SA02326LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02326LA): The Adam A500 Airplane was certificated on May 11, 2005, with Airworthiness Limitations on listed items contained in the Adam Aircraft A500 Airplane Maintenance Manual, C-01-001-02 AMM in Chapter 4 Airworthiness Limitations. This STC removes the 65-flight hour replacement interval for the aft engine turbocharger P/N P-01-87275-551 Aft Intercooler Left Louver Assembly, and P/N P-01-87275-553 Aft Intercooler Right Louver Assembly, when inspected per this STC s limitations and conditions. CORPORATE AIR TECHNOLOGY
- [STC SA00290BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00290BO): Installation of Avidyne Corporation Part Number 700-00167-XXX Multi-Function Display and Mounting Tray Assembly Part Number 700-00168-XXX. Avidyne Corporation
- [STC SA02451CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02451CH): Installation of propeller de-icing system. Kelly Aerospace Thermal Systems LLC
- [STC SA02406CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02406CH): Installation of an Avidyne Traffic Advisory System TAS610 and TAS620. Avidyne Corporation
- [STC SA02019SE-D PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02019SE-D%20PAGE%202) (historical): Installation of Garmin GTN 6XX/7XX Navigation System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA02153LA-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02153LA-D) (historical): Installation of Garmin G600 Primary Flight Display (PFD) and Multifunction Display (MFD) System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA00281BO PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00281BO%20PAGE%201) (historical): Installation of Avidyne Corporation MLX770 MultiLink Broadcast Transceiver P/N 700-00163-( ), Sensor Systems Inc. Antenna P/N S67-1575-109, or equivalent, and optional Avidyne Mounting Tray P/N 700-00165-000. Avidyne Corporation
- [STC SA02153LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02153LA) (historical): Installation of Garmin G600 Primary Flight Display (PFD) and Multifunction Display (MFD) System. Garmin AT Inc
- [STC SA01933LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01933LA) (historical): Installation of Garmin Model 400W / 500W Series GPS-WAAS Navigation System. Garmin AT Inc

## PMA parts (OpenAirDocs) (8)

Current parts manufacturer approvals (PMA): parts the FAA has approved companies to make as replacements or modifications. Each record lists its models as free text; OpenAirDocs matched them to this model on its data sheet, so check the FAA record before relying on it. Newest first.

- [EA-22000T](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID158093344520220525194556.0001): Controller Wire Harness- Twin (14 Pin). Electroair Acquisition Corporation · PMA PQ4141CE · Modification part · Apr 25, 2022
- [EA-21000](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID117654600120220525194324.0001): Six-Cylinder Ignition Controller. Electroair Acquisition Corporation · PMA PQ4141CE · Modification part · Apr 25, 2022
- [EA-22000](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID112816474120220525194437.0001): Controller Wire Harness (14 Pin). Electroair Acquisition Corporation · PMA PQ4141CE · Modification part · Apr 25, 2022
- [EA-23000-A](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID795941084220210923143738.0001): EA-23000 Ignition/Starter Switch Panel. Electroair Acquisition Corporation · PMA PQ4141CE · Modification part · Jul 28, 2021
- [EA-23000-A](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID710020746020210923143840.0001): EA-23000 Ignition/Starter Switch Panel. Electroair Acquisition Corporation · PMA PQ4141CE · Modification part · Jul 28, 2021
- [EIS-61000-1C](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/D59A054C39718FEA86257FAB0068FA80.0001): Electroair Electronic Ignition System (Kit). Electroair Acquisition Corporation · PMA PQ4141CE · Modification part · May 1, 2016
- [EIS-61000-1M](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/1EDF2FDF332A272B86257FAB0068FA82.0001): Electroair Electronic Ignition System (Kit). Electroair Acquisition Corporation · PMA PQ4141CE · Modification part · May 1, 2016
- [LS03-01022](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/8555AB382541E98A8625760B004BD20B.0001): Alternator/ Generator System Filter. Lone Star Aviation Corp · PMA PQ0771SW · Modification part · May 27, 2009

## The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

- [Cameron Balloons A-500](https://openairdocs.org/model/cameron-balloons-a-500): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 1880115

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