# Armbruster Gilbert RVLTN HELI MINI 500

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 05603J9
- Manufacturer (registry): ARMBRUSTER GILBERT
- Model: RVLTN HELI MINI 500
- Aircraft type: Rotorcraft
- Category: Rotorcraft
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 1
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/armbruster-gilbert-rvltn-heli-mini-500

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)

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None matched.

## Registered aircraft

None registered with this model now.

## NTSB investigations (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 IAD99FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99FA023), Nov 29, 1998: Armbruster MINI-500 (N500GH), Midland, VA, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: the improper repair of the engine following a previous engine seizure which resulted in the loss of engine power over unsuitable terrain.

## FAA accident and incident reports (1)

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.

- [Accident 19981129032539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19981129032539A), Nov 29, 1998: Amtr MINI500 (N500GH), Midland, VA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Experimental mini 500 was the subject of an alnot since 11/29/98. Acft wreakage was located on 12/2/98. (.19) on November 29, 1998, about 1515 eastern standard…

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Prince Ronald D RVLTN HELI MINI 500](https://openairdocs.org/model/prince-ronald-d-rvltn-heli-mini-500): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 0560379
- [Reece Luster E RVLTN HELI MINI-500](https://openairdocs.org/model/reece-luster-e-rvltn-heli-mini-500): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05605O6

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