# Dee Howard 500 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 4390102 - Manufacturer (registry): DEE HOWARD COMPANY - Model: 500 - Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 2 · Reciprocating - Seats: 21 - Weight class: 20,000 lb and over - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS A1SW](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A1SW) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: The Dee Howard Company - Registered aircraft: 2 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/dee-howard-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) Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment. - [AD 67-03-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/67-03-04): Flap Cable Support Clamps · Air Trading Navy PV-1 and 500. Effective Jan 25, 1967 - [AD 67-03-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/67-03-03): Elevator Torque Tube Collars · Air Trading Navy PV-1 and 500. Effective Jan 23, 1967 ## Registered aircraft (2) - [N137U](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N137U): [Freeman Jet LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FREEMAN%20JET%20LLC), [Cape Coral, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Cape%20Coral), S/N 500-109 - [N500HP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N500HP): [Lilja Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LILJA%20CORP), [Livermore, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Livermore), built 1963, S/N 500-105 ## 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 FTW77FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77FA068), Aug 13, 1977: Howard 500 (N44HH), Pawhuska, OK, destroyed - [NTSB NYC73AN144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC73AN144), May 24, 1973: Howard Aero 500 (N621W), Washington, PA, substantial damage ## FAA accident and incident reports (3) 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 20020318006709I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020318006709I), Mar 18, 2002: Deehow 500HOWARD (N500HP), Fort Wayne, IN, Minor damage. (-23) When N500HP landed o rw 32 at fwa, pilot discovered tail wheel did not lock down in position. Inspection revealed only minor damage to tail wheel.… - [Incident 20020310006699I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020310006699I), Mar 10, 2002: Deehow 500HOWARD (N500HP), Minneapolis, MN, Minor damage. (-23) After landing on runway 30L Minneapolis and during roll-out and turn-off from runway, tailwheel began oscillation and half-way collapsed. Tailwheel… - [Accident 19730524013179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730524013179A), May 24, 1973: Deehow 500HOWARD (N621W), Washington, PA, Substantial damage. Lnd downwind from VOR circling apch. Un stop acft due hydroplaning. Ran down embankment. ## Service difficulty reports (3) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR 6D1R202305090136](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/6D1R202305090136), May 9, 2023: CONTROLLER. FAILED. GULFSTREAM GVII-G500 N500XX, SN: 72040 - CUSTOMER REPORTED LOSS OF CABIN PRESSURIZATION. ONLY CREW WAS ONBOARD WITH NO PASSENGERS AND DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL AT - [SDR 608063](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/608063), Jun 8, 2006: CLAMP. CRACKED. BLADE CLAMP CRACKED. - [SDR 608062](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/608062), Jun 8, 2006: CLAMP. CRACKED. BLADE CLAMPS CRACKED. ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (11) 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 SA02511SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02511SE): Installation of replacement fuel quantity indicator sending unit(s). CiES Inc - [STC SA451CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA451CE): Install Hoskins Twilighter MK III Supplementary lighting system with Model E, F or P wing tip and Model C tail lights. BF Goodrich Aerospace - [STC SA98CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA98CE): Installation of Hoskins Supplemental Model A, B, E high intensity wing tip lights, Model C tail light, with or without Model 2 high intensity fuselage light. BF Goodrich Aerospace - [STC SA1969SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1969SW): Installation of tail wheel tire 6.00 X 6, 8 PR, Type III and wheel. Sierra Industries, Inc - [STC SA546SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA546SW): Installation of double action main landing gear doors. Sierra Industries, Inc - [STC SA686SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA686SW): Installation of Pratt & Whitney R2800-CB16 engine power ratings with 100/130 grade fuel and cabin compressor automatic disconnect. Sierra Industries, Inc - [STC SA738SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA738SW): Installation of elevator torque tube flange. Sierra Industries, Inc - [STC SA743SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA743SW): Clamp, flap actuating cylinder H500 P/N 5-104268-1. Sierra Industries, Inc - [STC SA760SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA760SW): Installation of flap actuating cylinder attach bracket. Sierra Industries, Inc - [STC SA723SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA723SW): F1002 windshield temperature control system. Flores M R - [STC SA451SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA451SW): Installation of exhaust system. Howard Research & Development Co ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Cessna 500](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-500): 62 registered aircraft, registry code 2076602 - [Aero Commander 500](https://openairdocs.org/model/aero-commander-500): 12 registered aircraft, registry code 0141102 - [Eclipse 500](https://openairdocs.org/model/eclipse-500): 4 registered aircraft, registry code 05619FU - [Taylorcraft 500](https://openairdocs.org/model/taylorcraft-500): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 8851302 - [Frans & Daugherty 500](https://openairdocs.org/model/frans-daugherty-500): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05601KZ - [Aero Design & Engineering 500](https://openairdocs.org/model/aero-design-engineering-500): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05607MK - [Howard 500](https://openairdocs.org/model/howard-500): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05620L5 - [Smith Jet 500](https://openairdocs.org/model/smith-jet-500): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 0564306 - [Mcdonnell Douglas Heli 500](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-heli-500): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 3027373 - [Helio 500](https://openairdocs.org/model/helio-500): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 4290102 - [Hughes 500](https://openairdocs.org/model/hughes-500): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 4470802 - [Hughes/Dc Helicopters 500](https://openairdocs.org/model/hughes-dc-helicopters-500): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 4470808 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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