Type Record · As of May 3, 2026
AERO COMMANDER 500-A
Fixed Wing Multi Engine · CONT MOTOR IO 520 SERIES
Registered
23
Year Range
1960–1963
NTSB Events
1
Airworthiness Directives
6
Aircraft Resources
01 / Distribution
Where the fleet lives and was built
Counts of currently-registered AERO COMMANDER 500-A aircraft by US state and decade of manufacture, sourced from the FAA Aircraft Registry.
By State (top 10)
- TX 17.4% 4
- DE 13.0% 3
- FL 13.0% 3
- KS 8.7% 2
- CA 8.7% 2
- NC 8.7% 2
- OK 8.7% 2
- MD 4.3% 1
- AZ 4.3% 1
- TN 4.3% 1
+2 more states
By Decade of Manufacture
- 1960s 87.0% 20
- Unknown 13.0% 3
02 / NTSB Records
Events involving AERO COMMANDER 500-A aircraft
1 event(s) on file. Showing the most recent 1.
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Jun 3, 1976
N78379DEKALB, Illinois
NTSB Docket →
02b / NASA ASRS Reports
Near-miss reports involving AERO COMMANDER 500-A
NASA's voluntary, confidential reporting system surfaces what almost went wrong. 3 de-identified ASRS reports reference this airframe. Pilot-written narrative. ASRS reports are voluntary and not investigated — they represent the reporter's perspective and cannot infer prevalence.
- ACN 1961081 Commuter and GA Icing Incidents
AC50 pilot reported a runway excursion resulted during landing roll out due to runway icing.
Aero Commander 500 Series
- ACN 2272560 Non-Tower Airport Incidents
Aero Commander 500 pilot reported left engine failed during initial climb. Pilot landed safely and discovered post-flight left engine fuel shutoff switch was in the off position.
Aero Commander 500 Series
- ACN 2022593 Runway Incursions
Pilot crossing a runway at a non-towered airport reported a near collision with another aircraft taking off on the same runway.
Aero Commander 695
03 / Airworthiness Directives
FAA directives applicable to AERO COMMANDER 500-A
6 directive(s) on file. Showing the most recent 6.
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Apr 2, 2007
Airworthiness Directives; Superior Air Parts, Inc. (SAP), Cylinder Assemblies Part Numbers Series: SA47000L, SA47000S, SA52000, SA55000, SL32000W, SL32000WH, SL32006W, SL36000TW, SL36000W, and SL36006W
The FAA is revising an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for certain SAP cylinder assemblies installed in Teledyne Continental Motors (TCM) 470, 520, and 550 series reciprocating engines, Lycoming Engines (LE) 320, 360, and 540 series reciprocating engines, Avco Lycoming (AL) 540 series reciprocating engines, and…
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Feb 23, 2007
Airworthiness Directives; Superior Air Parts, Inc. (SAP), Cast Cylinder Assemblies Part Numbers Series: SA47000L, SA47000S, SA52000, SA55000, SL32000W, SL32000WH, SL32006W, SL36000TW, SL36000W, and SL36006W
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain SAP cast cylinder assemblies installed in Teledyne Continental Motors (TCM) 470, 520, and 550 series reciprocating engines, Lycoming Engines (LE) 320, 360, and 540 series reciprocating engines, Avco Lycoming (AL) 540 series reciprocating engines, and S…
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Jan 19, 2005
Airworthiness Directives; GARMIN International Inc. GTX 33, GTX 33D, GTX 330, and GTX 330D Mode S Transponders
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) to supersede Airworthiness Directive 2004-10-15, which applies to certain GTX 330 and GTX 330D Mode S transponders that are installed on airplanes. AD 2004-10-15 currently requires you to install GTX 330/330D Software Upgrade Version 3.03, 3.04, or 3.05. This AD a…
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Oct 7, 2004
Airworthiness Directives; GARMIN International Inc. GTX 33, GTX 33D, GTX 330, and GTX 330D Mode S Transponders
The FAA proposes to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2004-10-15, which applies to certain GTX 330 and GTX 330D Mode S transponders that are installed on airplanes. AD 2004-10-15 currently requires you to install GTX 330/330D Software Upgrade Version 3.03, 3.04, or 3.05. This proposed AD applies to certain GTX 33…
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May 21, 2004
Airworthiness Directives; GARMIN International Inc. GTX 330 Mode S Transponders and GTX 330D Diversity Mode S Transponders
The FAA adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain GARMIN International Inc. GTX 330/GTX 330D Mode S transponders that are installed on aircraft. This AD requires you to install GTX 330/330D Software Upgrade Version 3.03, 3.04, or 3.05. This AD is the result of observations that the GTX 330 and GTX 330D may…
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Dec 30, 2003
Airworthiness Directives; GARMIN International Inc. GTX 330 Mode S Transponders and GTX 330D Diversity Mode S Transponders
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain GARMIN International Inc. GTX 330/GTX 330D Mode S transponders. This proposed AD would require you to install GTX 330/ 330D Software Upgrade Version 3.03. This proposed AD is the result of observations that the GTX 330 and GTX 330D may detect, fr…
05 / Special Airworthiness Information Bulletins
Advisories applicable to AERO COMMANDER 500-A
1 SAIB on file. SAIBs are FAA advisory notices — not mandatory like ADs, but worth reviewing for service bulletins and emerging issues.
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11/14/2023
SAIB 2023-14
Landing Gear Retract/Extend System
06 / Supplemental Type Certificates
Modifications approved for AERO COMMANDER 500-A
151 STCs on file — every FAA-approved modification, alteration, or installation for this aircraft. STOL kits, avionics, fuel systems, floats, engine swaps, you name it.
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04/01/2025
STC SA04046CH Page 1
Installation of L-3 GENESIS (TM) Electronic Standby Instrument System (ESI-500/MAG-500)
Acron Aviation Inc.
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11/22/2024
STC SA04378CH
Installation of an engine modified per STC SE04349CH
SureFly Partners Ltd.
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08/27/2024
STC SA04837NY
Installation of AeroLED's Holdings, LLC., position lights, navigation lights, strobe lights and beacon lights
AeroLED's Holdings, LLC
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08/27/2024
STC SA02386AK
Replacement of existing landing and/or taxi light reflector and bulbs with Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting systems
AeroLED's Holding LLC
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08/21/2024
STC SA01757WI
To allow the use of UL91 or UL94 (minimum) grade aviation fuel
Swift Fuels LLC
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02/02/2024
STC SA02658SE (1 OF 2)
Installation of Garmin GI 275 Multi-Function Display System
Garmin International Inc.
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11/16/2023
STC SA02532AT
Installation of subject Michelin tires on appropriate aircraft. For Michelin 5, 6, 8, and 10-inch rim diameter tires on General Aviation Aircraft.
Michelin North America Inc.
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08/10/2023
STC SA02019WI
Installation of the Trig Avionics TX56, TX56A, TX57, or TX57A VHF Nav-Com Radio.
Peregrine
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07/19/2023
STC SA04378CH
Installation of an engine modified per STC SE04349CH on an aircraft listed on FAA approved model list #SA04378CH dated 1/13/19 or later FAA approved revision, IAW SureFly installat…
SureFly Partners Ltd.
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05/22/2023
STC SA01435LA
Installation of engines modified with Firewall Forward Technologies LLC modified camshaft
Centri-Lube Technologies LLC
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04/05/2023
STC SA00756DE
Installation of Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Out Equipment using a Trig Avionics TT22 Transponder and an approved Global Positioning System (GPS) Position Se…
Peregrine
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01/10/2023
STC SA04378CH
Installation of an engine modified per STC SE04349CH on an aircraft listed on FAA approved model list #SA04378CH dated 1/13/19 or later FAA approved revision, IAW SureFly installat…
SureFly Partners Ltd
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12/12/2022
STC SA04046CH Page 1
Installation of L-3 GENESIS (TM) Electronic Standby Instrument System (ESI-500/MAG-500)
L3Harris Aviation Products Inc.
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07/27/2022
STC SA01757WI
To allow the use of UL91 or UL94 (minimum) grade aviation fuel
Swift Fuels LLC
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03/30/2022
STC SA02444AK (PAGE 1)
Approval of the L-3 Communications NGT 9000/9000R ADS-B system installed
ADS-B Technologies LLC
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09/01/2021
STC SA11174SC PAGE 1
Installation of BendixKing by Honeywell KSN 770 and KSN 765 WAAS LPV approach capable nav/comm systems
Honeywell International Inc (Bendix King)
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07/21/2021
STC SA02265SE
Installation of a camera housing
Airborne Sensor LLC
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06/14/2021
STC SA02658SE (1 OF 2)
Installation of Garmin GI 275 Multi-Function Display System
Garmin International Inc
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06/09/2021
STC SA00401BO (PAGE 1)
Installation of a SkyTrax100B UAT receiver
Avidyne Corporation
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03/30/2021
STC SA02386AK
Replacement of existing landing and/or taxi light reflector and bulbs with Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting systems
Aero LEDs LLC
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01/12/2021
STC SA02426AK
Approval of the FreeFlight FDL-978-TX ADS-B system installed
FreeFlight Systems
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10/07/2020
STC SA04378CH
Installation of an engine modified per STC SE04349CH on an aircraft listed on FAA approved model list #SA04378CH dated 1/13/19 or later FAA approved revision, IAW SureFly installat…
SureFly Partners Ltd
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07/27/2020
STC SA01831WI
To allow the use of UL91 (minimum) grade aviation fuel
Petersen Aviation Inc
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07/17/2020
STC SA10236SC (1 OF 4)
Installation of a GDC 31 Roll Steering Converter
DAC International Inc
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07/17/2020
STC SA10236SC (1 OF 4)
Installation of a GDC 31 Roll Steering Converter
DAC International Inc
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01/13/2020
STC SA02658SE (1 OF 2)
Installation of Garmin GI 275 Multi-Function Display System
Garmin International Inc
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09/09/2019
STC SA01714WI (1 OF 2)
Installation of a Garmin transponders: (a) GTX 330/330D/33/33D with ADS-B Out functionality; (b) GTX 335/335R/345/345R with ADS-B Out and In functionality; or (c) GTX 335R/345R wit…
Garmin International Inc
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07/25/2019
STC SA02636SE
Installation of Garmin GPS 175 Navigation System and GNX 375 Navigation System with ADS-B In/Out Transponder.
Garmin International Inc
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07/16/2019
STC SA01861SE (PAGE 2)
Fabrication and installation of Landing Light Controller
Seaton Engineering Corp.
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07/16/2019
STC SA01800SE (PG 2)
Fabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control.
Seaton Engineering Corp.
+ 121 more STCs on file
07 / PMA replacement parts
FAA-approved replacement parts for AERO COMMANDER 500-A
60+ parts on file from the FAA Parts Manufacturer Approval database. Each is a non-OEM part the FAA has authorized for use as a replacement on this aircraft type.
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AAP-210112#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/B590EF45800BE88586257DE7006F2339.0001##
Flyweight Pin
Approved Air Parts Company Inc replaces Woodward P/N 210112
PMA holder → -
AAP-180231#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/1D75DF30FE51104186257DE7006F2307.0001##
Thrust Cage Assembly
Approved Air Parts Company Inc replaces Woodward P/N 180231
PMA holder → -
AAP-210112#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/B5BCBEEE270F326F86257DE7006F22A3.0001##
Flyweight Pin
Approved Air Parts Company Inc replaces Woodward P/N 210112
PMA holder → -
AAP-180231#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/F42C4F191D0204EC86257DE7006F2242.0001##
Thrust Cage Assembly
Approved Air Parts Company Inc replaces Woodward P/N 180231
PMA holder → -
AAP-210216#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/528BA425B03EE69486257DE7006F236B.0001##
Race
Approved Air Parts Company Inc replaces Woodward P/N 210216
PMA holder → -
AAP-210216#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/315981B8C406110C86257DE7006F22D5.0001##
Race
Approved Air Parts Company Inc replaces Woodward P/N 210216
PMA holder → -
86943-00#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/B3DADA3A035CD62286257D8E005FA64A.0001##
ASSY, RS232, WiF
FreeFlight Systems replaces Modification
PMA holder → -
291005-04#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/7B6D5C614832253586257C130068BD70.0001##
Screen
Central Texas Aircraft Parts (CTAP) replaces Sub-component of ES12491
PMA holder → -
291005-15#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/030D2833D94199EB86257C130068BD79.0001##
Seat (IB)
Central Texas Aircraft Parts (CTAP) replaces ED12492
PMA holder → -
291005-14#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/C549EC21B675320D86257C130068BD78.0001##
Seat (OB)
Central Texas Aircraft Parts (CTAP) replaces ED12161
PMA holder → -
291005-19#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/64A16F54AD8A6CF086257C130068BD7C.0001##
Screen Transfer
Central Texas Aircraft Parts (CTAP) replaces ED12156
PMA holder → -
291005-03#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/68304A2D5E5340D586257C130068BD6F.0001##
Poppet
Central Texas Aircraft Parts (CTAP) replaces Sub-component of A7844
PMA holder → -
291005-05#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DCB87DDCD01B089186257C130068BD71.0001##
Poppet
Central Texas Aircraft Parts (CTAP) replaces A6668
PMA holder → -
291005-31#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/D5345DD8D61AED7886257C130068BD87.0001##
Poppet and Seat Assembly
Central Texas Aircraft Parts (CTAP) replaces A7844
PMA holder → -
291005-24#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/CA164E45E4B2660386257C130068BD80.0001##
Nut Lock
Central Texas Aircraft Parts (CTAP) replaces A6473
PMA holder → -
291005-22#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/38E07E03664A672C86257C130068BD7F.0001##
Seat
Central Texas Aircraft Parts (CTAP) replaces Sub-component of A7844
PMA holder → -
291005-09#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/30BDAD6D802B82A186257C130068BD75.0001##
Ball
Central Texas Aircraft Parts (CTAP) replaces ELA-16-18
PMA holder → -
291005-12#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/B94D7E4661FE2DC886257C130068BD76.0001##
Seat & Guide
Central Texas Aircraft Parts (CTAP) replaces A6670
PMA holder → -
291005-13#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/18026FEAAA8690FB86257C130068BD77.0001##
Ball
Central Texas Aircraft Parts (CTAP) replaces ELA-16-7
PMA holder → -
291005-02#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/25417AE91107BBC486257C130068BD6E.0001##
Seat Unloading
Central Texas Aircraft Parts (CTAP) replaces ED12268
PMA holder → -
291005-08#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/7E369DFA3D7C2D3286257C130068BD74.0001##
Warning Tag
Central Texas Aircraft Parts (CTAP) replaces No OEM P/N Indicated
PMA holder → -
291005-26#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/E8E5537ACB8D64A186257C130068BD82.0001##
Spacer
Central Texas Aircraft Parts (CTAP) replaces ED12160
PMA holder → -
291005-16#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/38CFC211C2EB921F86257C130068BD7A.0001##
Placard
Central Texas Aircraft Parts (CTAP) replaces No OEM P/N Indicated
PMA holder → -
291005-18#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/FAB35C694285AE2186257C130068BD7B.0001##
Cap Unloading
Central Texas Aircraft Parts (CTAP) replaces ED12270
PMA holder → -
291005-06#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/42A4C7B4E123FA2C86257C130068BD72.0001##
Data Tag
Central Texas Aircraft Parts (CTAP) replaces No OEM P/N Indicated
PMA holder → -
291005-29#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/2A7CA54D5ADA5C4E86257C130068BD85.0001##
Spring
Central Texas Aircraft Parts (CTAP) replaces A5716
PMA holder → -
291005-21#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/2B7C9457A5B4462586257C130068BD7E.0001##
Spacer
Central Texas Aircraft Parts (CTAP) replaces ED12160
PMA holder → -
291005-07#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/53595611BEAB28D886257C130068BD73.0001##
Transfer Seat Assembly
Central Texas Aircraft Parts (CTAP) replaces ES12491
PMA holder → -
291005-20#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/5B9B38869113BEB686257C130068BD7D.0001##
Spring
Central Texas Aircraft Parts (CTAP) replaces A7968
PMA holder → -
291005-28#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/CAED2747D5AA478786257C130068BD84.0001##
Screw Plug
Central Texas Aircraft Parts (CTAP) replaces ED12494
PMA holder → -
291005-27#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/CBFA211707B4737986257C130068BD83.0001##
Plug
Central Texas Aircraft Parts (CTAP) replaces Sub-component of A7844
PMA holder → -
291005-01#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/A01F91CB587B63DE86257C130068BD6B.0001##
Plunger
Central Texas Aircraft Parts (CTAP) replaces ED12267
PMA holder → -
291005-25#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/AE4696215E2DCBFF86257C130068BD81.0001##
Guide Unloading
Central Texas Aircraft Parts (CTAP) replaces ED12269
PMA holder → -
291005-30#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/434667092BE4714286257C130068BD86.0001##
Spring
Central Texas Aircraft Parts (CTAP) replaces A6590
PMA holder → -
W/XT-1280-500#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/BB75DBED4F00806F86257A9800557B90.0001##
Aero Commander Short Emergency Exit Window - RH (0.500 Any Tint)
Great Lakes Aero Products Inc replaces 330041-137, 5330041-137
PMA holder → -
SC-W/G-1280-500#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/3E62005FCF0296B686257A9800557B93.0001##
Aero Commander Short Emergency Exit Window - RH (0.500 SC Gray)
Great Lakes Aero Products Inc replaces 330041-137, 5330041-137
PMA holder → -
SC-W/XT-1280-500#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/E21BF286889FDDB786257A9800557B94.0001##
Aero Commander Short Emergency Exit Window - RH (0.500 SC Any Tint)
Great Lakes Aero Products Inc replaces 330041-137, 5330041-137
PMA holder → -
SC-W/T-1280-500#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/5227DA79918DAFC486257A9800557B91.0001##
Aero Commander Short Emergency Exit Window - RH (0.500 SC Green)
Great Lakes Aero Products Inc replaces 330041-137, 5330041-137
PMA holder → -
SC-W/T-1279-500#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/33C7B9647287A9BA86257A9800557B81.0001##
Aero Commander Short Cabin Door Window - LH (0.500 SC Green)
Great Lakes Aero Products Inc replaces 330002-221, 5330002-221
PMA holder → -
W/XT-1279-500#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/424AF03AE2A2B86586257A9800557B80.0001##
Aero Commander Short Cabin Door Window - LH (0.500 Any Tint)
Great Lakes Aero Products Inc replaces 330002-221, 5330002-221
PMA holder →
+ 20 more PMA parts on file
04 / Regulations watching this type
Advisory Circulars and Federal Register activity for AERO COMMANDER 500-A
Advisory Circulars
No ACs explicitly mention this type. Showing universal operating-rule ACs that apply to all aircraft.
Recent Federal Register activity
Latest rulemakings touching general operating rules (Part 91) and maintenance rules (Part 43).
- 2026-04-17 Settlement Policy for Small Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Cases FR ↗
- 2026-02-10 Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations; Reopening of Comment Period; Denial of Extension FR ↗
- 2026-02-02 25-Hour Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) Requirement, New Aircraft Production FR ↗
- 2026-01-28 Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations; Reopening of Comment Period FR ↗
- 2026-01-07 Requirements for Interference-Tolerant Radio Altimeter Systems FR ↗
05 / Aircraft of this type
All 23 registered N-numbers
Every tail currently on the FAA registry for this make/model. Click an N-number to query the FAA Aircraft Inquiry; rows flagged ● have NTSB events on file. Tails seeded with full TallyAero pages link directly.
| N-number | St | Year | NTSB | FAA |
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| N152K | DE | 1962 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N207AC | KS | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N234WM | MD | 1962 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N274LE | CA | 1962 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N311PW | NC | 1961 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N313M | DE | 1963 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N333BE | FL | 1960 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N444BD | TX | 1960 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N444WA | AZ | 1961 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N471D | DE | 1962 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N500TU | TX | 1962 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N526RJ | OK | 1961 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N6127X | TX | 1960 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N6136X | KS | 1960 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N6266X | NC | 1962 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N6287X | TN | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N6296X | TX | 1962 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N62LL | FL | 1961 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N78379 | OK | 1962 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N800AC | FL | 1962 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N811D | CA | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N887BD | AR | 1963 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N95AR | OR | 1962 | · | Look up ↗ |
Source — FAA Aircraft Registry · click "Look up" to query the live registry record (owner, address, last airworthiness)
05 / Sources & Methodology
Every count traces back to a primary US-government source
- FAA Aircraft Registry →
Refreshed Apr 27, 2026
Available
- NTSB CAROL →
Refreshed Apr 27, 2026
Available
- Federal Register (FAA Airworthiness Directives) →
Refreshed Apr 27, 2026
Available
We render counts and lists as the agency publishes them. Read the methodology →