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Aero Commander 500 S

45 Aero Commander 500 S aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1968–1978. Most are registered in FL, AZ and DE.

Registered today
45
Years built
1968–1978
Seats
7
Engines
2 · Reciprocating

Airworthiness Directives

ADs published since 1998 that may apply

0 ADs match the Aero Commander 500 S airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.

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Accident history

NTSB since 1982
NTSB events
23
Destroyed
9
Substantial damage
14
Minor damage
0
No damage
0

Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Aero Commander 500 S airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Aero Commander 500 S aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.

  • Aug 13, 2023Substantial damage · none injuries · Key West, FLN62WE
  • Jun 25, 2021Substantial damage · none injuries · Jennings, LAN9038N
  • Aug 28, 2020Destroyed · fatal injuries · Pembroke Park, FLN900DT
  • May 29, 2020Substantial damage · serious injuries · Aniak, AKN909AK
  • Jul 27, 2018Substantial damage · none injuries · Canefield AiroprtN590DR

Service difficulty reports

FAA SDRs since 1995

20 reports on Aero Commander 500 S airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Most reported parts

  1. mount5
  2. o-ring2
  3. starter2
  4. tire2
  5. bracket1

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
19686
19698
19702
19714
19726
19735
19746
19781
Unknown7

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
FL6
AZ4
DE4
ID3
NC3
TN3
WA3
CA2
LA2
TX2

Buyer checklist

No ADs published since 1998 match the Aero Commander 500 S airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 23 NTSB events since 1982 involve Aero Commander 500 S airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 20 service difficulty reports on Aero Commander 500 S 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.
See the registered Aero Commander 500 S aircraft

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 S aircraft

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N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N129MB1971Wilmington, DEAug 30, 2026
N16JC1972Monument, COJul 7, 2023
N17DL1969Safford, AZMay 15, 2026
N1938S1973North Yarmouth, MENov 21, 2019
N202JH1973Austin, TXDec 1, 2021
N210HD1969Safford, AZMay 14, 2026
N214JA—Dover, TNAug 14, 2019
N244AC1968Galloway, OHJan 8, 2002
N33PG—Goldsboro, NCAug 29, 2022
N39GW—West Palm Beach, FLSep 8, 2025
N3UV1973Safford, AZMar 10, 2026
N444TS1974Raleigh, NCJul 10, 2024
N47AC1974De Pere, WINov 9, 2023
N4QS1968Safford, AZMay 14, 2026
N500HM1973Blackstone, VAApr 29, 2024
N500RX—Hermann, MOApr 20, 2007
N500SJ—Natchitoches, LANov 2, 2023
N500VE1972Charlotte, NCOct 27, 2022
N519WA1970Belleview, FLJun 9, 2014
N531SA1969Twin Falls, IDOct 30, 2001
N532SA1969Miramar, FLJun 6, 2024
N533SA1968Twin Falls, IDApr 19, 2021
N536SA1973Monterey, CAMay 31, 2023
N570841974Wilmington, DEJun 13, 2023
N571DC1971Florence, ALJun 8, 2020

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