Aero Commander 500-A
23 Aero Commander 500-A aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1960–1963. Most are registered in TX, DE and FL.
- Registered today
- 23
- Years built
- 1960–1963
- Seats
- 7
- Engines
- 2 · Reciprocating
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Aero Commander 500-A 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-A
One email when a new AD may apply to this model. Stop any time.
Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 4
- Destroyed
- 3
- Substantial damage
- 1
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Aero Commander 500-A airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Aero Commander 500-A aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19953 reports on Aero Commander 500-A airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Most reported parts
- blade1
- pump fitting1
- spar1
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1960 | 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 4 | |
| 1962 | 10 | |
| 1963 | 2 | |
| Unknown | 3 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Aero Commander 500-A airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 4 NTSB events since 1982 involve Aero Commander 500-A airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 3 service difficulty reports on Aero Commander 500-A 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
- 172 mph
500-A aircraft
Page 1 of 1| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N152K | 1962 | Wilmington, DE | Jan 26, 2016 |
| N207AC | — | Shawnee Mission, KS | Nov 16, 2022 |
| N234WM | 1962 | Pasadena, MD | Jul 24, 2023 |
| N274LE | 1962 | Hesperia, CA | Sep 17, 2014 |
| N311PW | 1961 | Morrisville, NC | Jul 12, 2024 |
| N313M | 1963 | Wilmington, DE | Jul 20, 2021 |
| N333BE | 1960 | Titusville, FL | Jun 28, 2023 |
| N444BD | 1960 | Denton, TX | Dec 22, 1981 |
| N444WA | 1961 | Flagstaff, AZ | Jan 6, 2021 |
| N471D | 1962 | Dover, DE | Apr 29, 2024 |
| N500TU | 1962 | Clarksville, TX | Apr 7, 2023 |
| N526RJ | 1961 | Sulphur, OK | Aug 15, 2023 |
| N6127X | 1960 | Lamesa, TX | May 26, 2021 |
| N6136X | 1960 | Phillipsburg, KS | Jan 18, 1982 |
| N6266X | 1962 | Murphy, NC | Dec 10, 2009 |
| N6287X | — | Knoxville, TN | Jun 1, 2024 |
| N6296X | 1962 | Bastrop, TX | Jan 28, 1999 |
| N62LL | 1961 | Fort Pierce, FL | Jun 13, 2011 |
| N78379 | 1962 | Yukon, OK | Feb 14, 2014 |
| N800AC | 1962 | Naples, FL | Feb 13, 2021 |
| N811D | — | Yucca Valley, CA | Sep 9, 2021 |
| N887BD | 1963 | Hamburg, AR | May 12, 2014 |
| N95AR | 1962 | Bend, OR | Apr 7, 2020 |