Aero Commander S2R
60 Aero Commander S2R aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1968–1977. Most are registered in CA, MN and ND.
- Registered today
- 60
- Years built
- 1968–1977
- Seats
- 1
- Engines
- 1 · Reciprocating
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Aero Commander S2R 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 S2R
One email when a new AD may apply to this model. Stop any time.
Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 90
- Destroyed
- 23
- Substantial damage
- 67
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Aero Commander S2R airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Aero Commander S2R aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- Jun 13, 2024Substantial damage · minor injuries · White, SDN1746S
- Jun 21, 2022Substantial damage · none injuries · Maryville, MON795MB
- Feb 9, 2021Substantial damage · none injuries · Alamo, TXN5679X
- Jul 20, 2020Substantial damage · none injuries · Harlan, IAN1662S
- Jul 25, 2019Substantial damage · none injuries · Cuthbert, GAN5680X
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19959 reports on Aero Commander S2R airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Most reported parts
- bolt1
- counterweight1
- engine1
- hinge1
- inlet screen1
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1968 | 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1969 | 8 | |
| 1970 | 5 | |
| 1971 | 2 | |
| 1972 | 12 | |
| 1973 | 20 | |
| 1974 | 5 | |
| 1977 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 4 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Aero Commander S2R airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 90 NTSB events since 1982 involve Aero Commander S2R airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 9 service difficulty reports on Aero Commander S2R 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 single engine
- Category
- Land
- Certification
- Type Certificated
- Max takeoff weight
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruising speed
- 119 mph
S2R aircraft
Page 1 of 3| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N1662S | 1973 | Maddock, ND | Apr 5, 2010 |
| N1746S | 1968 | Volga, SD | Nov 6, 2019 |
| N1747S | 1968 | Worthington, MN | May 14, 2012 |
| N3063Q | 1971 | Pendleton, IN | Nov 2, 2017 |
| N331JN | 1968 | Goff, KS | Jun 10, 2014 |
| N3662X | 1974 | Freeville, NY | Sep 23, 2024 |
| N3663X | 1974 | Larimore, ND | Aug 9, 2016 |
| N3669X | 1974 | Doland, SD | Jun 20, 2013 |
| N3695X | — | Cambridge, NE | Jul 2, 2025 |
| N504RG | 1972 | Lewiston, ID | Mar 25, 2010 |
| N510SS | 1972 | Pendleton, IN | Feb 26, 2023 |
| N51AR | 1970 | Westbrook, MN | Feb 28, 2017 |
| N5508X | 1973 | Renton, WA | — |
| N5510X | 1973 | Alamo, TX | Jul 10, 2019 |
| N5511X | 1973 | Arlington, GA | Oct 26, 2021 |
| N5526X | 1973 | Deming, NM | Apr 14, 1998 |
| N5527X | 1973 | Garber, OK | May 15, 1991 |
| N5532X | 1973 | Argyle, MN | Sep 27, 2022 |
| N5543X | 1973 | Port Saint Joe, FL | Jan 26, 2017 |
| N5551X | 1973 | Argyle, MN | Jun 21, 2006 |
| N5569X | — | Grangeville, ID | May 15, 2020 |
| N5579X | 1973 | Firebaugh, CA | May 17, 2004 |
| N5590X | 1972 | Oakdale, CA | Apr 22, 2010 |
| N5598X | 1972 | Newman, CA | Jan 10, 2020 |
| N5599X | 1972 | Sanborn, ND | Jul 2, 2015 |