# Helio HST-550A - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 4301006 - Manufacturer (registry): HELIO - Model: HST-550A - Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 1 · Turbo-prop - Seats: 10 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Cruise speed: 150 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS A4EA](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A4EA) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Helio Aircraft LLC - Registered aircraft: 2 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/helio-hst-550a 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 2005-01-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-01-19): Mode S transponders · GARMIN International GTX 330D, GTX 330, GTX 33D and 830 more. Effective Feb 23, 2005 - [AD 79-07-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-07-02): Batteries · Aircraft Parts & Development A, A-2, A-3 and 149 more. Effective Apr 3, 1979 ## Information bulletins (advisory) (1) - [SAIB SW-18-31](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-18-31): NAVIGATION, ATTITUDE, AND DIRECTION DATA SYSTEM. Issued Nov 21, 2018 ## Registered aircraft (2) - [N550HE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N550HE): [Teufel Nursery Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TEUFEL%20NURSERY%20INC), [Hillsboro, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Hillsboro), built 1968, S/N 001 - [N550HZ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N550HZ): [Maytag David D Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MAYTAG%20DAVID%20D%20JR), [Cave Creek, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Cave%20Creek), built 1972, S/N 007 ## NTSB investigations (3) 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 LAX92LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA133), Mar 1, 1992: Helio HST-550A (N550HZ), Salome, AZ, destroyed. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE IN-FLIGHT PLANNING, IMPROPER ALTITUDE, AND DELAYING THE REQUIRED REMEDIAL ACTION TO PREVENT THE COLLISION WITH THE MOUNTAIN. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE UNFAVORABLE… - [NTSB ATL90LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA182), Sep 29, 1990: Helio HST-550A (N5779N), Mobile, AL, destroyed. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S INTENTIONAL ATTEMPTED TAKEOFF WITH A KNOWN TAILWIND COMPONENT. FACTORS RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE TAILWIND, TREES AND UTILITY LINES ON THE DEPARTURE END OF THE TAKEOFF AREA. - [NTSB LAX88FA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88FA241), Jun 30, 1988: Helio HST-550A (N9991F), Perris, CA, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: FAILURE OF THE ELECTRICAL STABILIZER TRIM CONTROL THAT RESULTED IN AN UNCOMMANDED FULL NOSE DOWN ELEVATOR TRIM COMMAND. ## 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. - [Accident 19920301004799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920301004799A), Mar 1, 1992: Helio HST550A (N550HZ), Salome, AZ, Destroyed. Approached mountain lee side at unsafe altitude. Encountered severe downdraft. Crashed on mountainside. - [Accident 19900929043379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900929043379A), Sep 29, 1990: Helio HST550A (N5779N), Mobile, AL, Destroyed. Struck trees and power line departing parking lot with quartering tailwind. Report partial powerloss not confirmed. - [Accident 19880630027299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880630027299A), Jun 30, 1988: Helio HST550A (N9991F), Perris, CA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Pitch trim in full down position after dropping skydivers. No time to parachute. - [Incident 19870821062539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870821062539I), Aug 21, 1987: Helio HST550A (N9991F), Davis, CA, 1 fatal. Main chute failed to open after free fall. Reserve deployed too late. Chutist impacted the ground. ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (49) 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 SA02571SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02571SE): Installation of Garmin G500/G600 TXi Integrated Avionics System (Primary Flight Display, Multi-Function Display, and Engine Indicating System Display). Garmin International Inc - [STC SA01800SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01800SE): Fabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control. TCW Technologies, LLC - [STC SA01861SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01861SE): Fabrication and installation of Landing Light Controller. TCW Technologies, LLC - [STC SA02636SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02636SE): Installation of Garmin GPS 175 Navigation System and GNX 375 Navigation System with ADS-B In/Out Transponder. Garmin International Inc - [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 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04046CH%20PAGE%201): Installation of L-3 GENESIS (TM) Electronic Standby Instrument System (ESI-500/MAG-500). Acron Aviation Inc - [STC SA02658SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02658SE): Installation of Garmin GI 275 Multi-Function Display System. Garmin International 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 SA09902AC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA09902AC): Installation of BendixKing KFD 900 Flight Display System. Honeywell International Inc. (Bendix King) - [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 SA10822SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA10822SC): Installation of EFD1000 Primary Flight Display. Aspen Avionics Inc - [STC SA00401BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00401BO): Installation of a SkyTrax100B UAT receiver. Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA10236SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA10236SC): Installation of a GDC 31 Roll Steering Converter. DAC International Inc - [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 SA04165NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04165NY): Installation of Latitude Technologies Skynode S200 Satcom system must be performed. Latitude Technologies Corporation - [STC SA02153LA-D PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02153LA-D%20PAGE%201): Installation of Garmin G600 Primary Flight Display (PFD) and Multifunction Display (MFD) System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA01933LA-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01933LA-D): Installation of Garmin Model 400W / 500W Series GPS-WAAS Navigation System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA00382BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00382BO): Installation of Globalstar Antenna and Cradle provisions to support a Globalstar GPS-1700 in non-composite airplanes. Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA02428SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02428SE): Installation of an Air Stream Switch for an electric time recording device on non-pressurized aircraft. Henry F Rogers/David E Polley - [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 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00352BO%20PAGE%201): 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 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02119SE%20PAGE%201): Installation of Garmin GDL 88 ADS-B UAT Transceiver System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA01229SE PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01229SE%20PAGE%201): Installation of GNS 480 (CNX80) GPS WAAS Navigator with integrated VHF Navigation and Communication radios. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA02442AK PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02442AK%20PAGE%201): Approval of the L-3 Communications NGT 2000/2500 ADS-B system. ADS-B Technologies, LLC - [STC SA01933LA-D PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01933LA-D%20PAGE%201): Installation of Garmin Model 400W / 500W Series GPS-WAAS Navigation System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA02717NY PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02717NY%20PAGE%201): Installation of VoiceFlight Systems LLC VFS101 Speech Recognition Module. VoiceFlight Systems LLC - [STC SA02015SE-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02015SE-D): Installation of Garmin G500 Primary Flight Display (PFD) and Multifunction Display (MFD) System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA01692SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01692SE): Installation of a Garmin GMX 200 Multi-Function Display. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA03148NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA03148NY): The installation of the Latitude Technologies Corporation S100 Tracking System. Latitude Technologies Corporation - [STC SA02016SE-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02016SE-D): Installation of Garmin GTS 800, GTS 820 or GTS 850 Traffic System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA5156NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5156NM): Fabrication and installation of Pulsar-MOSFET Landing Light Flasher System. AvTek - [STC SA01487SE-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01487SE-D): Installation of a GDL 69 or GDL 69A XM Satellite Receiver. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA00243BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00243BO): Installation of Centurion Consulting, Inc. GPS Steering Assist Module (SAM) with roll steering (p/n 0025-5100), or without roll steering (p/n 0025-5200). Icarus Avionics, LLC - [STC SA02293AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02293AK): Installation of FlightLogic Synthetic Vision Electronic Flight Information System (EFIS-SV). Chelton Flight Systems Inc - [STC SA01473SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01473SE): Installation of a GTX 32 (mode C), GTX 33 (mode S), or GTX 33D (mode S with diversity) Remote Transponde. Garmin AT Inc - [STC SA4005NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4005NM): Precise Flight Inc. Pulselite Control System. Precise Flight Inc - [STC SA01695SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01695SE): Installation of an antenna. Garmin AT Inc - [STC SA01487SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01487SE): Installation of a GDL 69 or GDL 69A XM Satellite Receiver in accordance with Garmin Supplemental Type Certificate Master Data List, P/N 005-C0217-00, Revision A, dated December 20, 2004, or later FAA approved revision. Garmin AT Inc - [STC SA02154AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02154AK): Installation of the UPS Aviation Technologies Inc. Apollo MX20 multi-function display, P/N 430-0270-500. Garmin AT Inc - [STC SA02217AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02217AK): Installation of Garmin AT Model GDL90 UAT Data Link System, in accordance with Garmin AT, Inc., GDL 90 UAT Master Data List, P/N 560-0278-01, Revision A, dated November 12, 2004, or later FAA approved revision. Garmin AT Inc - [STC SA5927NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5927NM): Replace United Aircraft of Canada model PT6A-27 engine with model PT6A-34. Helio Enterprises Inc - [STC SA2325SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2325SO): Installation of a P&W PT6A-34 engine, derated to PT6A-27 power ratings. AirTec Aircraft Services - [STC SA1418SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1418SO): Replacement of rotor vanes in Airborne 211CC and 212CW vacuum pumps. (See limitations). Aircraft Products Supply Co Inc - [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 SA02717NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02717NY) (historical): Installation of VoiceFlight Systems LLC VFS101 Speech Recognition Module. VoiceFlight Systems LLC - [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 SA01229SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01229SE) (historical): Installation of CNX80 GPS WAAS Navigator with integrated VHF Navigation and Communication radios. UPS Aviation Technologies --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.