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 apply0 ADs match the Aero Commander 500 S 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 S
One email when a new AD may apply to this model. Stop any time.
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 199520 reports on Aero Commander 500 S airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Most reported parts
- mount5
- o-ring2
- starter2
- tire2
- bracket1
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1968 | 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1969 | 8 | |
| 1970 | 2 | |
| 1971 | 4 | |
| 1972 | 6 | |
| 1973 | 5 | |
| 1974 | 6 | |
| 1978 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 7 |
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.
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
Page 1 of 2| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N129MB | 1971 | Wilmington, DE | Aug 30, 2026 |
| N16JC | 1972 | Monument, CO | Jul 7, 2023 |
| N17DL | 1969 | Safford, AZ | May 15, 2026 |
| N1938S | 1973 | North Yarmouth, ME | Nov 21, 2019 |
| N202JH | 1973 | Austin, TX | Dec 1, 2021 |
| N210HD | 1969 | Safford, AZ | May 14, 2026 |
| N214JA | — | Dover, TN | Aug 14, 2019 |
| N244AC | 1968 | Galloway, OH | Jan 8, 2002 |
| N33PG | — | Goldsboro, NC | Aug 29, 2022 |
| N39GW | — | West Palm Beach, FL | Sep 8, 2025 |
| N3UV | 1973 | Safford, AZ | Mar 10, 2026 |
| N444TS | 1974 | Raleigh, NC | Jul 10, 2024 |
| N47AC | 1974 | De Pere, WI | Nov 9, 2023 |
| N4QS | 1968 | Safford, AZ | May 14, 2026 |
| N500HM | 1973 | Blackstone, VA | Apr 29, 2024 |
| N500RX | — | Hermann, MO | Apr 20, 2007 |
| N500SJ | — | Natchitoches, LA | Nov 2, 2023 |
| N500VE | 1972 | Charlotte, NC | Oct 27, 2022 |
| N519WA | 1970 | Belleview, FL | Jun 9, 2014 |
| N531SA | 1969 | Twin Falls, ID | Oct 30, 2001 |
| N532SA | 1969 | Miramar, FL | Jun 6, 2024 |
| N533SA | 1968 | Twin Falls, ID | Apr 19, 2021 |
| N536SA | 1973 | Monterey, CA | May 31, 2023 |
| N57084 | 1974 | Wilmington, DE | Jun 13, 2023 |
| N571DC | 1971 | Florence, AL | Jun 8, 2020 |