# Autogyro USA CALIDUS - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry codes: 1200700, 05636HZ, 05635NY - Manufacturer (registry): AUTOGYRO USA LLC · AUTOGYRO USA INC - Model: CALIDUS - Aircraft type: Rotorcraft - Category: Rotorcraft - Engines: 1 · 4 cycle - Seats: 2 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS R00006RD](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/R00006RD) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: AutoGyro Certification Limited - Registered aircraft: 6 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/autogyro-usa-calidus Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. The FAA lists this model under more than one registry code, usually for different spellings of the maker. This page covers them all. ## 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 2022-13-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-13-07): Main Rotor Blades · AutoGyro Certification Calidus, Cavalon and MTOsport 2017. Effective Jul 7, 2022 ## Registered aircraft (6) - [N279AT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N279AT): [Mance Steven J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MANCE%20STEVEN%20J), [Poughkeepsie, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Poughkeepsie), built 2017, S/N US-C00497 - [N383AG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N383AG): [Onstott Brent O](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ONSTOTT%20BRENT%20O), [Burkburnett, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Burkburnett), built 2017, S/N C00336 - [N452AG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N452AG): [Scurto Michael J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCURTO%20MICHAEL%20J), [Pomona, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Pomona), S/N US-C00429 - [N612MW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N612MW): [N612mw LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/N612MW%20LLC), [Mesa, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Mesa), built 2017, S/N US-C00496 - [N689TC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N689TC): [Patton Phillip F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PATTON%20PHILLIP%20F), [Gold Hill, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Gold%20Hill), built 2017, S/N US-C00482 - [N991TC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N991TC): [991tc LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/991TC%20LLC), [Manhattan, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Manhattan), built 2017, S/N C00335 ## NTSB investigations (2) 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 WPR18LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA190), Jul 7, 2018: Autogyro Calidus (N623AG), Tacoma, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to properly configure the gyrocopter for takeoff, which resulted in it developing high speed and led to a subsequent loss of control. - [NTSB GAA17CA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA258), May 4, 2017: Autogyro Calidus (N991TC), Stevensville, MD, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s improper takeoff procedure, which resulted in a loss of directional control during the takeoff. ## 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, 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 20231213020159I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20231213020159I), Dec 13, 2023: Autogyro CALIDUS (N279AT), Stevensville, MD, Minor damage. The pilot reported that during the touchdown phase of flight the aircraft began to drift the right of the runway. The pilot overcorrected the aircraft which… - [Incident 20220903022379I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220903022379I), Sep 3, 2022: Autogyro USA LLC CALIDUS (N452AG), La Verne, CA, Minor damage. From form 8020-9 [privacy data omitted] was cleared for the option on runway 26L. After touching down [privacy data omitted] was in the process of turning off… - [Accident 20180707009259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180707009259A), Jul 7, 2018: Autogyro USA LLC CALIDUS (N623AG), Tacoma, WA, Substantial damage. Based on the pilot?s statement, the Autogyro (gyroplane) was attempting to takeoff from runway 17 but was unable to engage the rotor disc pre-rotator. The… - [Accident 20170504006819A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170504006819A), May 4, 2017: Autogyro USA LLC. AX7-77 (N991TC), Stevenville, MD, Substantial damage. Pilot was on takeoff roll at W29, lost control of aircraft, ran off runway, causing major damage to aircraft. Winds 110 @ 16 KTS gusting clear ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Autogyro CALIDUS](https://openairdocs.org/model/autogyro-calidus): 3 registered aircraft, registry code 05632HE - [Jim Faist CALIDUS](https://openairdocs.org/model/jim-faist-calidus): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 05631TK - [Michael T Montefusco CALIDUS](https://openairdocs.org/model/michael-t-montefusco-calidus): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 05638C7 - [Jerald H Wilhelm CALIDUS](https://openairdocs.org/model/jerald-h-wilhelm-calidus): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056309Y - [Charles Klinkerman CALIDUS](https://openairdocs.org/model/charles-klinkerman-calidus): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056310F - [Bill Bertram CALIDUS](https://openairdocs.org/model/bill-bertram-calidus): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 0563131 - [Garold L Kelderman CALIDUS](https://openairdocs.org/model/garold-l-kelderman-calidus): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05632QX - [Greg Johnson CALIDUS](https://openairdocs.org/model/greg-johnson-calidus): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05633DK - [James Bordino CALIDUS](https://openairdocs.org/model/james-bordino-calidus): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05633H3 - [Bryan R Fair CALIDUS](https://openairdocs.org/model/bryan-r-fair-calidus): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05633QN - [WMJ CALIDUS](https://openairdocs.org/model/wmj-calidus): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05633ZD - [David E Mcgehee CALIDUS](https://openairdocs.org/model/david-e-mcgehee-calidus): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05634AG --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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