# Liberty Aerospace LIBERTY XL-2 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry codes: 5200000, 05627EZ - Manufacturer (registry): LIBERTY AEROSPACE INCORPORATED - Model: LIBERTY XL-2 - Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 1 · Reciprocating - Seats: 2 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS A00008DE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A00008DE) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Liberty Aerospace Inc. - Registered aircraft: 48 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/liberty-aerospace-liberty-xl-2 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 2022-03-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-03-15): Fuel Quantity Indicator · Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System (STC SA01899WI or SA02658SE). Effective Mar 21, 2022 - [AD 2009-08-05 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-08-05-R1): Exhaust muffler · Liberty Aerospace XL-2. Effective Apr 19, 2010 Historical (superseded or no longer in force): - [AD 2009-08-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-08-05) (historical): Exhaust muffler · Liberty Aerospace XL-2. Effective Apr 20, 2009 ## Information bulletins (advisory) (2) - [SAIB SW-18-31](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-18-31): NAVIGATION, ATTITUDE, AND DIRECTION DATA SYSTEM. Issued Nov 21, 2018 - [SAIB CE-10-16](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-10-16): Passenger/Crew Doors: Liberty Aerospace Inc. XL-2. Issued Feb 9, 2010 ## Registered aircraft (48) - [N100XN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N100XN): [Macwan Mahendra](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MACWAN%20MAHENDRA), [Fleming Island, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Fleming%20Island), built 2008, S/N 0100 - [N143AL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N143AL): [Pendergrass Jean M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PENDERGRASS%20JEAN%20M), [Corpus Christi, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Corpus%20Christi), built 2006, S/N 0035 - [N19ET](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N19ET): [Terris Edward A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TERRIS%20EDWARD%20A), [Oakdale, CT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CT/Oakdale), built 2007, S/N 0091 - [N207AU](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N207AU): [Hale John W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HALE%20JOHN%20W), [Fredericksburg, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Fredericksburg), built 2008, S/N 0105 - [N258LC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N258LC): [Fund Av Consulting LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FUND%20AV%20CONSULTING%20LLC), [Morrisville, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Morrisville), built 2007, S/N 0080 - [N275MC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N275MC): [Ramos Luis M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RAMOS%20LUIS%20M), [Cabo Rojo, PR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PR/Cabo%20Rojo), built 2005, S/N 0010 - [N445KB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N445KB): [Mahoney Patrick J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MAHONEY%20PATRICK%20J), [Oxford, MS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MS/Oxford), built 2008, S/N 0103 - [N456HB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N456HB): [Xl2 Management LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/XL2%20MANAGEMENT%20LLC), [Hackensack, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Hackensack), built 2006, S/N 0040 - [N518XL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N518XL): [International Air Services Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/INTERNATIONAL%20AIR%20SERVICES%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Carson City, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Carson%20City), built 2006, S/N 0013 - [N521XL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N521XL): [Lavion LLC DBA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LAVION%20LLC%20DBA), [Zeeland, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Zeeland), built 2006, S/N 0018 - [N524XL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N524XL): [S&H Holdings LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/S%26H%20HOLDINGS%20LLC), [Bridgeport, WV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WV/Bridgeport), built 2006, S/N 0020 - [N527XL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N527XL): [Dragon Flight Training Academy LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DRAGON%20FLIGHT%20TRAINING%20ACADEMY%20LLC), [Pembroke Pines, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Pembroke%20Pines), built 2006, S/N 0022 - [N529XL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N529XL): [Powell Charles B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/POWELL%20CHARLES%20B), [Bronson, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Bronson), built 2006, S/N 0023 - [N530XL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N530XL): [Bankole Megan](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BANKOLE%20MEGAN), [Waukee, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Waukee), built 2006, S/N 0024 - [N532XL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N532XL): [Huppert Frederick J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HUPPERT%20FREDERICK%20J), [Oneida, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Oneida), built 2006, S/N 0026 - [N533XL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N533XL): [Bloom Charles](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BLOOM%20CHARLES), [Williamsburg, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Williamsburg), built 2006, S/N 0027 - [N537XL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N537XL): [La Claie Productions Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LA%20CLAIE%20PRODUCTIONS%20INC%20TRUSTEE), Geneva 15 Airport, built 2006, S/N 0031 - [N539XL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N539XL): [Brayman Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRAYMAN%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Hollister, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Hollister), S/N 0032 - [N540XL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N540XL): [Lenza George W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LENZA%20GEORGE%20W), [Greenville, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Greenville), built 2006, S/N 0033 - [N541XL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N541XL): [Meleg Christopher Sandor](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MELEG%20CHRISTOPHER%20SANDOR), [Lebanon, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Lebanon), built 2006, S/N 0034 - [N547XL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N547XL): [Pamair LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PAMAIR%20LLC), [Blue Bell, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Blue%20Bell), S/N 0037 - [N549XL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N549XL): [Small Philip W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SMALL%20PHILIP%20W), [Florence, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Florence), built 2006, S/N 0038 - [N553XL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N553XL): [Lopez Gabriel A Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LOPEZ%20GABRIEL%20A%20TRUSTEE), [El Monte, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/El%20Monte), built 2006, S/N 0043 - [N554XL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N554XL): [Estes Gary](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ESTES%20GARY), [Twin Lakes, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Twin%20Lakes), S/N 0045 - [N556XL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N556XL): [Smith Caleb G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SMITH%20CALEB%20G), [Forest, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Forest), built 2007, S/N 0046 - [N566XL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N566XL): [Schutz Raphael P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCHUTZ%20RAPHAEL%20P), [Miami Beach, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Miami%20Beach), S/N 0051 - [N570XL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N570XL): [Dragon Flight Training Academy LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DRAGON%20FLIGHT%20TRAINING%20ACADEMY%20LLC), [Pembroke Pines, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Pembroke%20Pines), built 2007, S/N 0055 - [N572XL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N572XL): [Tabor Earl T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TABOR%20EARL%20T), [Kentwood, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Kentwood), S/N 0057 - [N576XL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N576XL): [La Claie Productions Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LA%20CLAIE%20PRODUCTIONS%20INC%20TRUSTEE), Geneva, built 2007, S/N 0060 - [N577XL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N577XL): [Xl2 Liberty LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/XL2%20LIBERTY%20LLC), [Charleston, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Charleston), S/N 0061 - [N578XL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N578XL): [La Claie Productions Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LA%20CLAIE%20PRODUCTIONS%20INC), Geneva, built 2007, S/N 0062 - [N579XL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N579XL): [Bonura Rocco F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BONURA%20ROCCO%20F), [Perkinston, MS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MS/Perkinston), built 2007, S/N 0063 - [N57NY](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N57NY): [Taylor Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TAYLOR%20AVIATION%20INC), [Montgomery, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Montgomery), built 2006, S/N 0030 - [N581XL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N581XL): [Pgm Liberty LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PGM%20LIBERTY%20LLC), [Melbourne Beach, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Melbourne%20Beach), S/N 0067 - [N583XL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N583XL): [Carrasco Diego](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CARRASCO%20DIEGO), [Gresham, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Gresham), built 2007, S/N 0068 - [N588XL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N588XL): [Sky High Flight LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SKY%20HIGH%20FLIGHT%20LLC), [Hampton, NH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NH/Hampton), built 2007, S/N 0072 - [N591XL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N591XL): [Lavion LLC DBA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LAVION%20LLC%20DBA), [Zeeland, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Zeeland), built 2007, S/N 0075 - [N592XL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N592XL): [Giampro Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GIAMPRO%20CORP), [Rochester, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Rochester), built 2007, S/N 0044 - [N602XL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N602XL): [Seim Christopher Z](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SEIM%20CHRISTOPHER%20Z), [Omaha, NE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NE/Omaha), S/N 0079 - [N605XL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N605XL): built 2007, S/N 0081 - [N608XL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N608XL): [Dragon Flight Training Academy LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DRAGON%20FLIGHT%20TRAINING%20ACADEMY%20LLC), [Pembroke Pines, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Pembroke%20Pines), built 2007, S/N 0084 - [N611XL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N611XL): [Aerospace Trust Management LLC Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AEROSPACE%20TRUST%20MANAGEMENT%20LLC%20TRUSTEE), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), S/N 0087 - [N649XL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N649XL): [Liberty 649xl LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LIBERTY%20649XL%20LLC), [Edgemoor, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Edgemoor), S/N 0119 - [N653XL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N653XL): [La Claie Productions Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LA%20CLAIE%20PRODUCTIONS%20INC%20TRUSTEE), Geneva, built 2008, S/N 0123 - [N771SF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N771SF): [Flammini Steven](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLAMMINI%20STEVEN), [Mansfield, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/Mansfield), built 2006, S/N 0016 - [N778KF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N778KF): [Blair Kenton](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BLAIR%20KENTON), [Clinton, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Clinton), built 2006, S/N 0017 - [N861XL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N861XL): [Mueller Jahn P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MUELLER%20JAHN%20P), [Honolulu, HI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/HI/Honolulu), built 2007, S/N 0049 - [N999KE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N999KE): [Mr Dent Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MR%20DENT%20INC), [Manheim, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Manheim), S/N 0056 ## NTSB investigations (11) 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 WPR22LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA116), Mar 2, 2022: Liberty Aerospace Liberty XL-2 (N552XL), Las Cruces, NM, substantial damage. Probable cause: The airplane’s inability to climb during takeoff due to a degradation of engine performance due to high density altitude. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to continue the takeoff. - [NTSB ERA16LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA113), Feb 21, 2016: Liberty Aerospace Liberty XL (N568XL), Orlando, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: A failure of the right brake for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to continue the flight after… - [NTSB ERA14FA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA282), Jun 10, 2014: Liberty Aerospace XL-2 (N516XL), Merritt Island, FL, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The failure of the pilots to maintain airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the… - [NTSB ERA11CA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA169), Feb 26, 2011: Liberty Aerospace Liberty XL-2 (N646XL), Burlington, NC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. - [NTSB ERA10LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA141), Feb 11, 2010: Liberty Aerospace Liberty XL-2 (N513XL), Brunswick, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB WPR09IA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09IA187), Apr 5, 2009: Liberty Aerospace Liberty XL-2 (N519XL), Camarillo, CA, incident, minor damage. Probable cause: The cruise flight separation of the canopy door. Contributing to the incident was the pilot's failure to ensure that the left side door was securely closed prior to takeoff. - [NTSB NYC07FA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07FA196), Aug 19, 2007: Liberty Aerospace XL2 (N550XL), Ormond Beach, FL, destroyed. Probable cause: The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during an attempted go-around. - [NTSB MIA07IA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07IA052), Feb 21, 2007: Liberty Aerospace XL-2 (N550XL), Ormond Beach, FL, incident, minor damage. Probable cause: The improper manufacturing of the nose undercarriage leg by the vendor, and the inadequate surveillance of the vendor by the airplane manufacturer. - [NTSB MIA07CA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07CA020), Nov 21, 2006: Liberty Aerospace XL-2 (N508XL), Melbourne, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's (Dual Student) failure to relinquish control of the airplane when instructed by the certified flight instructor resulting in airspeed not being maintained and an inadvertent stall. - [NTSB ANC06LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA102), Jul 31, 2006: Liberty XL2 (N520XL), Ormond Beach, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and failure to maintain minimum airspeed during the subsequent aborted landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and impact with terrain. A… - [NTSB NYC06CA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA168), Jul 2, 2006: Liberty Aerospace XL2 (N771SF), Mansfield, MA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. ## FAA accident and incident reports (25) 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 20251004014269I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251004014269I), Oct 4, 2025: Liberty Aerospace Incorporated LIBERTY XL-2 (N605XL), Bakersfield, CA, No damage. On October 4, 2025, during a part 91 flight into Bakersfield Municipal Airport (L45), the fadec (full authority digital engine control) warning light… - [Incident 20240821014859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240821014859I), Aug 21, 2024: Liberty Aerospace Incorporated LIBERTY XL-2 (N591XL), Grand Rapids, MI, Minor damage. On August 21, 2024, at approximately 1410 EDT, a Liberty aerospace XL2, experience a separation of the left main aircraft entry door from the airframe during a… - [Accident 20220302003079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220302003079A), Mar 2, 2022: Liberty Aerospace Incorporated LIBERTY XL-2 (N552XL), Las Cruces, NM, Substantial damage. On March 02, 2022, about 1715 MST, a Liberty XL2, N552XL, [privacy data omitted]was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident at the Las… - [Incident 20160819013379I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160819013379I), Aug 19, 2016: Liberty Aerospace Incorporated LIBERTY XL-2 (N605XL), Camarillo, CA, Minor damage. Incident pilot missed first available taxiway exit after landing at the Camarillo Airport (cma), Camarillo, CA, runway 26, with close following traffic. Pilot… - [Accident 20160220021049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160220021049A), Feb 20, 2016: Liberty Aerospace Incorporated LIBERTY XL-2 (N568XL), Orlando, FL, Substantial damage. On February 20, 2016 a Liberty XL2 registration N568XL, was cleared for takeoff runway 18L at the Orlando International Airport (mco). Pilot experienced a gear… - [Incident 20150415005359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150415005359I), Apr 15, 2015: Liberty Aerospace Incorporated LIBERTY XL-2 (N605XL), Van Nuys, CA, Minor damage. The pilot utilizes two bungee cords attached to the rudder pedals and the control stick as a non-standard ?gust lock?. The pilot performed a preflight… - [Incident 20150216000849I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150216000849I), Feb 16, 2015: Liberty Aerospace Incorporated LIBERTY XL-2 (N569XL), Pompano, FL, Minor damage. On February 16, 2015 aircraft N569XL received landing clearance from the Pompano tower of runway 10. During touchdown encounter down draft produce by the gusty… - [Incident 20141003019779I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20141003019779I), Oct 3, 2014: Liberty Aerospace Incorporated LIBERTY XL-2 (N529XL), Bethel, ME, Minor damage. Student pilot conducting long solo xc flight rangeley, Maine(8B0)-whitefield, NH (hie)-lebanon, NH (leb)-Bethel, ME (0B1) and intended to return to rangeley… - [Accident 20140609009629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140609009629A), Jun 9, 2014: Liberty Aerospace Incorporated LIBERTY XL-2 (N516XL), Merritt Island, FL, Destroyed, 2 fatal. While the 2 pilots were flying together the pilots and the aircraft obtained an unusual flight attitude and as per several witnessess, the aircraft spun into… - [Incident 20130221001539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130221001539I), Feb 21, 2013: Liberty Aerospace Incorporated LIBERTY XL-2 (N572XL), Bridgeport, CT, Minor damage. The pilot and (1) passenger initiated a takeoff on runway 29 at kbdr. Conditions were VMC with winds 28012G19KT. The aircraft rotated and the pilot side door… - [Incident 20120425006629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120425006629I), Apr 25, 2012: Liberty Aerospace Incorporated LIBERTY XL-2 (N861XL), Kapolei, HI, Minor damage. Door opened in flight. The non flying pilot closed the door. The door again opened in flight and the non flying pilot could not close the door. The pilot… - [Incident 20111208029679I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20111208029679I), Dec 8, 2011: Liberty Aerospace Incorporated LIBERTY XL-2 (N861XL), Honolulu, HI, Minor damage. After completing a one hour training flight aircraft N861XL landed on runway 4L at hnl international airport. After one bounce on the runway the aircraft… - [Accident 20110226003109A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110226003109A), Feb 26, 2011: Liberty Aer LIBERTY XL- (N646XL), Burlington, NC, Substantial damage. The aircraft departed gso and traveled 30 minutes to the east to buy and proceeded to make touch and goes. The aircraft make two landing with no issues. It was… - [Incident 20080603839209I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080603839209I), Jun 3, 2008: Librty LIBERTYXL2 (N517XL), Lakeland, FL, Minor damage. (-23) Student pilot performing his cross country flight landed on runway 27, loss control of aircraft and departed runway and came to a stop in the grass.… - [Incident 20080430837449I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080430837449I), Apr 30, 2008: Librty LIBERTYXL2 (N558XL), Lakeland, FL, Minor damage. (-23) On takeoff after rotation the left entrance hatch/window popped open, the hinges failed and the complete door assembly departed the airplane. The pilot… - [Incident 20071119831769I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20071119831769I), Nov 19, 2007: Librty LIBERTYXL2 (N553XL), Ormond Beach, FL, Minor damage. (-23) Student pilot and her instructor spent one hour in traffic pattern to prepare for second supervised solo. Winds were light at the conclusion of dual… - [Incident 20071003023229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20071003023229I), Oct 3, 2007: Librty LIBERTYXL2 (N513XL), Viera, FL, Minor damage. (-23) On October 3, 2007 at approximately 10:15 am, a liberty XL-2 (N513XL), on climb out from mlb, pilot door departed aircraft. Pilot declared an emergency… - [Accident 20070819832299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070819832299A), Aug 19, 2007: Librty LIBERTYXL2 (N550XL), Ormond Beach, FL, Destroyed. (-23) On August 19, 2007 at approximately 1211 EDT, a liberty XL-2, N550XL, operated by Ormond Beach aviation and piloted by student pilot [privacy data… - [Incident 20070722825769I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070722825769I), Jul 22, 2007: Librty LIBERTYXL2 (N526XL), Columbus, OH, Substantial damage. (-23) The aircraft was on a straight in approach to runway 09R at osu airport, approximately five miles from touchdown. As the pilot leveled at 3000 feet and… - [Incident 20070227004419I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070227004419I), Feb 27, 2007: Amtr LIBERTYXL2 (N568XL), Ormond Beach, FL, Minor damage. (-23) Upon reaching 1000 feet on initial climbout, the pilot began a right turn and the pilot door blew open. The pilot and instructor returned to the airport… - [Incident 20070221004409I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070221004409I), Feb 21, 2007: Amtr LIBERTYXL2 (N550XL), Ormond Beach, FL, Minor damage. (-23) On Wednesday 21 feb 2007 at approximately 1100L, N550XL, a liberty XL2 single-engine land airplane operated by Ormond Beach aviation, suffered minor… - [Incident 20070206002039I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070206002039I), Feb 6, 2007: Amtr LIBERTYXL2 (N554XL), Melbourne, FL, Minor damage. (-23) During 4th touch and go landing on runway 32, at Melbourne international airport, student pilot heard a loud noise from the nose landing gear area.… - [Accident 20061121023749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20061121023749A), Nov 21, 2006: Amtr LIBERTYXL2 (N508XL), Melbourne, FL, Substantial damage. (-23) The private pilot was receiving a familiarization and check-out flight for the XL-2 model from a company employed certified flight instructor (CFI).… - [Accident 20060731017079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060731017079A), Jul 31, 2006: Amtr LIBERTYXL2 (N520XL), Ormond Beach, FL, Substantial damage. (-23) Student pilot on 2nd solo attempted landing on rwy 35 landed hard and went off runway. - [Accident 20060702012179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060702012179A), Jul 2, 2006: Amtr LIBERTYXL2 (N771SF), Mansfield, MA, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot was practicing soft field take off and landings on Mansfield airport's grass runway 22. The first take off and landing was uneventful. The second… ## Service difficulty reports (2) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR 2012FA0000293](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000293), May 2, 2012: ATTACH FITTING. WORN. RIGHT WING ATTACH FITTINGS ARE SHOWING WEAR BY FORE AND AFT MOVEMENT OF WING. - [SDR 2011FA0000359](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000359), Jun 13, 2011: ATTACH FITTING. DAMAGED. WING MOVEMENT FOUND IN 3 ACFT DURING INSPECTION. MEASUREMENT OF THE AFT ATTACH LUG FOUND SIGNIFICANT ELONGATION OF THE AFT WING ATTACH LUG ON THE SPACE FRAME AT ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (40) 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 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 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 SA12406WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA12406WI): Installation of a Garmin AXIS Flight Display System. Garmin International Inc - [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 SA00079NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00079NY): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K008 on single and multi engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Teledyne Continental reciprocating engines of 450 horsepower or less. Airwolf Filter Corporation - [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 SA03488AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA03488AT): Installation of a S-Tec System 30 Autopilot. Liberty Aerospace Inc - [STC SA02594SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02594SE): SkyView HDX Instrumentation and Autopilot System manufactured. Dynon Avionics - [STC SA02658SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02658SE): Installation of Garmin GI 275 Multi-Function Display System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA01899WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01899WI): Installation of Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System. Garmin International 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 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 SA00410BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00410BO): Installation of an AV-30-C Multi-Mode Indicator. uAvionix Corporation - [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 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 SA02547AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02547AT): Installation of a Voice Alert System. Aircraft Components Inc - [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 SA01969SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01969SE): Installation of a Mid-Continent MD302 Standby Attitude Module. Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics - [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 SA03860AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA03860AT): Installation of the Honeywell KN62A Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) System. Chippewa Aerospace, Inc - [STC SA03859AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA03859AT): Installation of a Garmin GTX-330 Transponder. Chippewa Aerospace, Inc - [STC SA02033AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02033AT): Modification to install an air-oil separator to prevent oil from being aspirated from the engine breather line. M-20 Oil Separators LLC - [STC SA01695SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01695SE): Installation of an antenna. Garmin AT Inc - [STC SA001410BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA001410BO) (historical): Installation of an AV-30-C Multi-Mode Indicator. uAvionix Corporation - [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 SA01933LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01933LA) (historical): Installation of Garmin Model 400W / 500W Series GPS-WAAS Navigation System. Garmin AT Inc ## PMA parts (OpenAirDocs) (12) 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. - [MDL103216-000](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID158694684120240221143422.0001): SkyView HDX Instrumentation. Dynon Avionics, Inc. · PMA PQ05359NM · Modification part · Jan 26, 2024 - [UAV-1004236-001](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID184004807820230707211317.0001): AV-30-C. uAvionix Corporation · PMA PQ05445NM · Modification part · Jun 28, 2023 - [135A-30-615](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID120365911520230517123327.0001): TAILPLANE ATTACHMENT LUG. MAG Aerospace · PMA PQ2635CE · Replaces 135A-30-615 Tailplane Attachment Lug… · May 11, 2023 - [135A-40-565](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID107386143720230517123330.0001): NOSE LOCK PIN. MAG Aerospace · PMA PQ2635CE · Replaces 135A-40-565 Nose Lock Pin REV B · May 11, 2023 - [700-00190-100](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID713424835520210921142544.0001): SkyTrax 100B/200 ADS-B Receiver. Avidyne Corporation · PMA PQ4035CE · Replaces ModificationPart · Jul 28, 2021 - [A0750130-31](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID421264194202106171942310.0001): Bead Clamp. Aerospace Welding Minneapolis, Inc. · PMA PQ2712CE · Replaces DEL200201-102 · Jun 3, 2021 - [No part number](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID127139186220210702175221.0001): Aspen Avionics · PMA PQ03868SW · Jan 20, 2021 - [DEL099005-405](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/52A1DF9E05EA479786257AFC006035EA.0001): Bead Clamp. Dawley Manufacturing Corp · PMA PQ2563CE · Replaces Liberty Aerospace DEL200201-102 · Jan 17, 2013 - [657244](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/F327037AADE5DCA086257FC400655C92.0001): Engine Data Interface (EDI-200) Kit. Continental Motors Inc · PMA PQ1269CE · Replaces Liberty 657244 · Aug 31, 2009 - [657244](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/851AC2DE3F6015D8862576540072179C.0001): Engine Data Interface (EDI-200) Kit. Continental Motors Inc · PMA PQ1269CE-D · Replaces Liberty 657244 · Aug 31, 2009 - [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 - [XL2-2210-01-0001](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/2646F9D432816D6F86257C2300687874.0001): S-Tec 30 autopilot installation. Chippewa Aerospace · PMA PQ1700CE · Modification part · Nov 7, 2007 ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Liberty Aerospace XL-2](https://openairdocs.org/model/liberty-aerospace-xl-2): 3 registered aircraft, registry code 5200001 - [Edward H Lanier XL2](https://openairdocs.org/model/edward-h-lanier-xl2): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05638BD --- 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, except the copies of manufacturers’ service documents, which belong to their rights holders.