Aero Commander 520
12 Aero Commander 520 aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1952–1954. Most are registered in CA, FL and OK.
Browse all with filters- Registered today
- 12
- Years built
- 1952–1954
- Seats
- 5
- Engines
- 2 · Reciprocating
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Aero Commander 520 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.
Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 5
- Destroyed
- 3
- Substantial damage
- 2
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Aero Commander 520 airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Aero Commander 520 aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- Feb 2, 2002Substantial damage · serious injuries · Puyallup, WAN520SE
- Jul 27, 1987Destroyed · minor injuries · Carrollton, TXN4164B
- Nov 2, 1986Destroyed · none injuries · Lucerne Valley, CAN70FM
- Aug 14, 1984Substantial damage · none injuries · Stuart, FLN7834
- Nov 9, 1983Destroyed · fatal injuries · Clines Corners, NMN4116B
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19950 reports on Aero Commander 520 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1952 | 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1953 | 6 | |
| 1954 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 3 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Aero Commander 520 airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 5 NTSB events since 1982 involve Aero Commander 520 airframes. 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
- 147 mph
520 aircraft
Page 1 of 1| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N11L | 1953 | Linden, CA | Aug 21, 2021 |
| N19KD | — | Riverside, CA | Dec 10, 2019 |
| N264RW | 1952 | De Kalb, TX | Aug 19, 2014 |
| N411VV | — | Mount Pleasant, SC | Sep 30, 2023 |
| N4131B | 1952 | Bradenton, FL | Mar 20, 2015 |
| N4136B | 1953 | Hurricane, UT | May 8, 2000 |
| N4142B | 1953 | Tioga, ND | Jun 9, 2014 |
| N4179B | 1953 | Cushing, OK | Sep 20, 2012 |
| N4189B | 1953 | Hoquiam, WA | Sep 4, 2008 |
| N520RN | 1953 | Ann Arbor, MI | Apr 21, 2020 |
| N590W | 1954 | Arcadia, OK | Mar 26, 2004 |
| N777VM | — | Crescent City, FL | Oct 21, 2002 |