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Type Record · As of May 3, 2026

AERO COMMANDER 500-B

Fixed Wing Multi Engine

Registered

85

Year Range

1960–1966

NTSB Events

19

Airworthiness Directives

10

01 /  Distribution

Where the fleet lives and was built

Counts of currently-registered AERO COMMANDER 500-B aircraft by US state and decade of manufacture, sourced from the FAA Aircraft Registry.

By State (top 10)

  • KS 34.9% 29
  • FL 6.0% 5
  • CA 6.0% 5
  • AZ 6.0% 5
  • OK 4.8% 4
  • LA 4.8% 4
  • DE 4.8% 4
  • PR 3.6% 3
  • TX 3.6% 3
  • GA 2.4% 2

+15 more states

By Decade of Manufacture

  • 1960s 83.5% 71
  • Unknown 16.5% 14

02 /  NTSB Records

Events involving AERO COMMANDER 500-B aircraft

19 event(s) on file. Showing the most recent 19.

03 /  Airworthiness Directives

FAA directives applicable to AERO COMMANDER 500-B

10 directive(s) on file. Showing the most recent 10.

  • May 18, 2006

    Airworthiness Directives; Engine Components Incorporated (ECi) Reciprocating Engine Connecting Rods

    The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Lycoming Engines (formerly Textron Lycoming) 360 and 540 series reciprocating engines with ECi connecting rods, part number (P/N) AEL11750, installed. The Airmotive Engineering Corp, Division of Engine Components Incorporated (ECi), holds the Parts Man…

  • Oct 5, 2005

    Airworthiness Directives; Engine Components Incorporated (ECi) Reciprocating Engine Connecting Rods

    The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Lycoming Engines (formerly Textron Lycoming) 360 and 540 series reciprocating engines with ECi connecting rods, part number (P/ N) AEL 11750, installed. This proposed AD would require replacing certain serial-numbered connecting rods, P/N AEL 117…

  • Sep 16, 2005

    Airworthiness Directives; Lycoming Engines (Formerly Textron Lycoming) AEIO-360, IO-360, O-360, LIO-360, LO-360, AEIO-540, IO-540, O-540, and TIO-540 Series Reciprocating Engines

    The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Lycoming Engines (formerly Textron Lycoming) AEIO-360, IO-360, O-360, LIO-360, LO-360, AEIO-540, IO-540, O-540, and TIO-540 series reciprocating engines rated at 300 horsepower (HP) or lower. This AD requires replacing certain crankshafts. This AD resu…

  • Jul 22, 2005

    Airworthiness Directives; Lycoming Engines (Formerly Textron Lycoming) AEIO-360, IO-360, O-360, LIO-360, LO-360, AEIO-540, IO-540, O-540, and TIO-540 Series Reciprocating Engines

    The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Lycoming Engines (formerly Textron Lycoming) AEIO-360, IO- 360, O-360, LIO-360, LO-360, AEIO-540, IO-540, O-540, and TIO-540 series reciprocating engines rated at 300 horsepower (HP) or lower. This proposed AD would require replacing certain cran…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Mar 15, 2004

    Airworthiness Directives; Lycoming Engines (Formerly Textron Lycoming) AEIO-540, IO-540, LTIO-540, O-540, and TIO-540 Series Reciprocating Engines

    The FAA is superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for Lycoming Engines (Formerly Textron Lycoming) AEIO-540, IO-540, LTIO-540, O-540, and TIO-540 series reciprocating engines. That action requires replacing certain zinc-plated crankshaft gear retaining bolts. This action retains that requirement, but exp…

  • 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…

  • Nov 14, 2002

    Airworthiness Directives; Textron Lycoming AEIO-540, IO-540, LTIO-540, O-540, and TIO-540 Series Reciprocating Engines

    This amendment supersedes an emergency airworthiness directive (AD) that was sent previously to all known U.S. owners and operators of Textron Lycoming (T/L) AEIO-540, IO-540, LTIO-540, O-540, and TIO-540 series reciprocating engines. That action requires replacing certain zinc-plated crankshaft gear retaining bolts.…

06 /  Supplemental Type Certificates

Modifications approved for AERO COMMANDER 500-B

149 STCs on file — every FAA-approved modification, alteration, or installation for this aircraft. STOL kits, avionics, fuel systems, floats, engine swaps, you name it.

  • 04/01/2025

    STC SA04046CH Page 1

    Installation of L-3 GENESIS (TM) Electronic Standby Instrument System (ESI-500/MAG-500)

    Acron Aviation Inc.

  • 11/22/2024

    STC SA04378CH

    Installation of an engine modified per STC SE04349CH

    SureFly Partners Ltd.

  • 08/27/2024

    STC SA04837NY

    Installation of AeroLED's Holdings, LLC., position lights, navigation lights, strobe lights and beacon lights

    AeroLED's Holdings, LLC

  • 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

  • 08/21/2024

    STC SA01757WI

    To allow the use of UL91 or UL94 (minimum) grade aviation fuel

    Swift Fuels LLC

  • 02/02/2024

    STC SA02658SE (1 OF 2)

    Installation of Garmin GI 275 Multi-Function Display System

    Garmin International Inc.

  • 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.

  • 08/10/2023

    STC SA02019WI

    Installation of the Trig Avionics TX56, TX56A, TX57, or TX57A VHF Nav-Com Radio.

    Peregrine

  • 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.

  • 05/22/2023

    STC SA01435LA

    Installation of engines modified with Firewall Forward Technologies LLC modified camshaft

    Centri-Lube Technologies LLC

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 07/27/2022

    STC SA01757WI

    To allow the use of UL91 or UL94 (minimum) grade aviation fuel

    Swift Fuels LLC

  • 03/30/2022

    STC SA02444AK (PAGE 1)

    Approval of the L-3 Communications NGT 9000/9000R ADS-B system installed

    ADS-B Technologies LLC

  • 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)

  • 07/21/2021

    STC SA02265SE

    Installation of a camera housing

    Airborne Sensor LLC

  • 06/14/2021

    STC SA02658SE (1 OF 2)

    Installation of Garmin GI 275 Multi-Function Display System

    Garmin International Inc

  • 06/09/2021

    STC SA00401BO (PAGE 1)

    Installation of a SkyTrax100B UAT receiver

    Avidyne Corporation

  • 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

  • 01/12/2021

    STC SA02426AK

    Approval of the FreeFlight FDL-978-TX ADS-B system installed

    FreeFlight Systems

  • 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

  • 07/27/2020

    STC SA01831WI

    To allow the use of UL91 (minimum) grade aviation fuel

    Petersen Aviation Inc

  • 07/17/2020

    STC SA10236SC (1 OF 4)

    Installation of a GDC 31 Roll Steering Converter

    DAC International Inc

  • 07/17/2020

    STC SA10236SC (1 OF 4)

    Installation of a GDC 31 Roll Steering Converter

    DAC International Inc

  • 01/13/2020

    STC SA02658SE (1 OF 2)

    Installation of Garmin GI 275 Multi-Function Display System

    Garmin International Inc

  • 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

  • 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

  • 07/16/2019

    STC SA01861SE (PAGE 2)

    Fabrication and installation of Landing Light Controller

    Seaton Engineering Corp.

  • 07/16/2019

    STC SA01800SE (PG 2)

    Fabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control.

    Seaton Engineering Corp.

+ 119 more STCs on file

07 /  PMA replacement parts

FAA-approved replacement parts for AERO COMMANDER 500-B

23 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.

  • SMR2093-1#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/ADEFB22BBF0F382F8625782300590698.0001##

    Wire Harness

    B/E Aerospace Inc, DBA, SMR Technologies Inc replaces Goodrich 3E2093-1

    PMA holder →
  • IO540#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/D0D8409ABE403AD286257DD3004CD7B1.0001##

    RPM Conversion

    RPMCommander LLC (CANCELLED) replaces Modification Part

    PMA holder →
  • IO540#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/D1649B5A3A95BFF786257CBA004EDA2A.0001##

    RPM Conversion

    RPMCommander LLC (CANCELLED) replaces Modification Part

    PMA holder →
  • RJ2000#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DA21945A91CEE28B86257B6300694338.0001##

    Turbocharger Kit

    Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC replaces Modification Part

    PMA holder →
  • RJ2000#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/C115154122471D2D862577FB0054FD0F.0001##

    Turbocharger Kit

    Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC replaces Modification Part

    PMA holder →
  • RJ2000#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/FD8D6876B8C62D4E86257B630069432F.0001##

    Turbocharger Kit

    Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC replaces Modification Part

    PMA holder →
  • AAP-196203#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/CDAA3F81C46E0C6986257A360072456C.0001##

    Governor Flyweight

    Approved Air Parts Company Inc replaces 196203

    PMA holder →
  • ST-104#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/979E8F4DF8B07C2B862578ED006625DB.0001##

    System 40/50 Single and Two Axis Automatic Flight Guidance System

    S-TEC Corporation replaces Modification Part

    PMA holder →
  • SMR2093-1#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/0D37CD3509429685862571B900510871.0001##

    Wire Harness

    B/E Aerospace Inc, DBA, SMR Technologies Inc replaces 3E2093-1

    PMA holder →
  • BR-97008#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/77F602007323B21F86257D6B006D4283.0001##

    90 Amp Alternators

    Aircenter Inc replaces Modification Part

    PMA holder →
  • RA2067-2#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/528658B52480B9E08625738600799C50.0001##

    Lead Kit

    Rapco Inc replaces Goodrich P/N 4E1967-2 RAPCO P/N RA4E1967-2

    PMA holder →
  • 201B(H)#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/6F0B43989971DE3486257425006B2A7D.0001##

    Transducer

    Instrument Tech Corp. replaces Modification Part

    PMA holder →
  • 201B(M)#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/815CA38ADD68D57C86257425006B2A67.0001##

    Transducer

    Instrument Tech Corp. replaces Modification Part

    PMA holder →
  • 201B(L)#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/07FEDF996329FBF286257425006B2A52.0001##

    Transducer

    Instrument Tech Corp. replaces Modification Part

    PMA holder →
  • 213064#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/CC3700D69E8617B3862572F10054F2A7.0001##

    Tube-Flex. Shaft Guide

    ONTIC Engineering & Manufacturing Inc replaces Modification Part

    PMA holder →
  • 213115#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/EB7EE2F8F5E0540C862572F10054F31E.0001##

    Bracket-Guide Tube

    ONTIC Engineering & Manufacturing Inc replaces Modification Part

    PMA holder →
  • 189442#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/097C665DCD1E6BFA862572F10054F0BA.0001##

    Screw-.190-32 X .625 FIL HD

    ONTIC Engineering & Manufacturing Inc replaces Modification Part

    PMA holder →
  • 213115#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/2B64B2301416D1AE862571380059FFEB.0001##

    Bracket-Guide Tube

    ONTIC Engineering & Manufacturing Inc replaces Modification Part

    PMA holder →
  • 213064#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/225179C0C6BC1C7D862571380059FF58.0001##

    Tube-Flex. Shaft Guide

    ONTIC Engineering & Manufacturing Inc replaces Modification Part

    PMA holder →
  • 189442#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/68F51DB36278C65E862571380059FD40.0001##

    Screw-.190-32 X .625 FIL HD

    ONTIC Engineering & Manufacturing Inc replaces Modification Part

    PMA holder →
  • 213115#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/8C34E75AE4D899D28625712D0054C5EB.0001##

    Bracket-Guide Tube

    ONTIC Engineering & Manufacturing Inc replaces Modification Part

    PMA holder →
  • 213064#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/94F9EA212BBF5BB58625712D0054C55E.0001##

    Tube-Flex. Shaft Guide

    ONTIC Engineering & Manufacturing Inc replaces Modification Part

    PMA holder →
  • 189442#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/169D730644B8C6FA8625712D0054C2C0.0001##

    Screw-.190-32 X .625 FIL HD

    ONTIC Engineering & Manufacturing Inc replaces Modification Part

    PMA holder →

05 /  Aircraft of this type

All 85 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.

85 of 85
N-number St Year NTSB FAA
N1010F OK Look up ↗
N107VC PR 1960 · Look up ↗
N110WB GA 1962 Look up ↗
N112AA NH 1964 Look up ↗
N1151Z AK · Look up ↗
N1165Z ID 1965 · Look up ↗
N1176Z LA 1965 · Look up ↗
N118PW KS 1964 Look up ↗
N121SP FL 1960 · Look up ↗
N127KH KS 1961 · Look up ↗
N131JT KS 1964 Look up ↗
N147F FL 1964 · Look up ↗
N151LT WY 1963 · Look up ↗
N160X CA Look up ↗
N161BL TX 1965 · Look up ↗
N171Z NY 1964 · Look up ↗
N180G AR 1964 · Look up ↗
N194Z AR 1965 · Look up ↗
N222LE TX 1965 · Look up ↗
N22MQ OK · Look up ↗
N23BQ KS 1961 · Look up ↗
N261ER KS 1963 · Look up ↗
N272CA KS 1964 · Look up ↗
N304JT KS 1965 · Look up ↗
N324RR KS 1964 · Look up ↗
N329RS FL 1963 · Look up ↗
N346UD GA 1965 · Look up ↗
N353CC CA 1962 Look up ↗
N37CK DE 1962 · Look up ↗
N411ET KS 1966 · Look up ↗
N411FS VI 1962 Look up ↗
N411JF KS · Look up ↗
N411PT KS 1962 · Look up ↗
N415BH KS 1960 · Look up ↗
N443WA KS 1963 · Look up ↗
N444CA KS 1964 Look up ↗
N444CB KS 1961 Look up ↗
N446AE KS 1966 · Look up ↗
N458PA 1962 Look up ↗
N500FT LA · Look up ↗
N500GW DE 1964 · Look up ↗
N501TC CA 1960 · Look up ↗
N516DT KS 1965 Look up ↗
N520DR TX 1961 · Look up ↗
N523AT KS 1962 · Look up ↗
N526VR AZ 1964 · Look up ↗
N543CB LA · Look up ↗
N55BZ DE 1961 · Look up ↗
N6106X PR 1960 · Look up ↗
N610BW KS 1965 · Look up ↗
N6114X AZ 1960 · Look up ↗
N611DW DE 1961 · Look up ↗
N6157X MA 1960 · Look up ↗
N615MT KS 1960 · Look up ↗
N6164X OR · Look up ↗
N6201X KS · Look up ↗
N6212X LA 1963 · Look up ↗
N6215X AZ 1961 · Look up ↗
N6224X AZ 1961 Look up ↗
N6258X OK 1961 · Look up ↗
N6290X NY 1962 · Look up ↗
N630KC KS 1960 Look up ↗
N6369U WI 1964 Look up ↗
N666KA WY 1965 · Look up ↗
N669J CA 1963 · Look up ↗
N690RR KS 1962 · Look up ↗
N698R FL 1960 · Look up ↗
N69PT MS · Look up ↗
N713SP KS 1964 Look up ↗
N715LG PR · Look up ↗
N716TC KS 1962 · Look up ↗
N730RF IL · Look up ↗
N75JR FL 1965 · Look up ↗
N777CM KS 1964 Look up ↗
N78345 1962 · Look up ↗
N7AC CA 1961 · Look up ↗
N801DP ID 1960 · Look up ↗
N801K SC 1961 · Look up ↗
N818TE KS 1960 · Look up ↗
N9135N AZ · Look up ↗
N917GT KS 1960 Look up ↗
N922BS KS 1966 · Look up ↗
N9383R OK · Look up ↗
N9397R IN 1961 · Look up ↗
N9399R TN 1960 · 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

We render counts and lists as the agency publishes them. Read the methodology →