Aero Commander 500
12 Aero Commander 500 aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1958–1960. Most are registered in FL, PR and AK.
- Registered today
- 12
- Years built
- 1958–1960
- Seats
- 7
- Engines
- 2 · Reciprocating
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Aero Commander 500 airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.
AI-extracted — verify against original. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.
Watch new ADs for the Aero Commander 500
One email when a new AD may apply to this model. Stop any time.
Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 10
- Destroyed
- 2
- Substantial damage
- 8
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Aero Commander 500 airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Aero Commander 500 aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- Sep 23, 2010Substantial damage · minor injuries · Santo Domingo
- Jan 11, 2004Substantial damage · none injuries · Allendale, SC
- Oct 8, 2001Substantial damage · none injuries · Petaluma, CAN7846C
- Dec 22, 1999Destroyed · fatal injuries · Georgetown, SCN6261B
- Jun 4, 1999Substantial damage · none injuries · Effingham, ILN711NE
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19952 reports on Aero Commander 500 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Most reported parts
- blade1
- clamp1
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1958 | 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1959 | 5 | |
| 1960 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 2 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Aero Commander 500 airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 10 NTSB events since 1982 involve Aero Commander 500 airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 2 service difficulty reports on Aero Commander 500 airframes since 1995. Check each aircraft's own record before you buy.
- Read the logbooks for the airframe, engine and propeller, start to finish.
- Check AD compliance records against the ADs that may apply.
- Look for damage history and Form 337 major repairs and alterations.
- Have an independent A&P or IA do a pre-buy inspection.
- Run a title search and use escrow for the payment.
Type data
FAA aircraft reference file- Aircraft type
- Fixed wing multi engine
- Category
- Land
- Certification
- Type Certificated
- Max takeoff weight
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruising speed
- 163 mph
500 aircraft
Page 1 of 1| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N159K | 1959 | Ponte Vedra Beach, FL | Jul 8, 2013 |
| N289GR | 1959 | Kalispell, MT | Aug 5, 2024 |
| N312EC | 1958 | Coral Springs, FL | Dec 18, 2020 |
| N3836C | — | Loxahatchee, FL | Mar 17, 2015 |
| N503RT | 1959 | Queen Creek, AZ | Jan 8, 2014 |
| N6267B | 1958 | San Juan, PR | Oct 5, 2011 |
| N6277B | — | Miami, FL | Sep 10, 2020 |
| N6290B | 1958 | Aventura, FL | Jan 11, 2021 |
| N711NE | 1958 | Charlotte, NC | Mar 8, 2021 |
| N8460C | 1959 | Kodiak, AK | Sep 9, 2013 |
| N8498C | 1960 | San Juan, PR | Mar 26, 2012 |
| N99LQ | 1959 | Port Saint Lucie, FL | Sep 15, 2018 |