N500RA

Cancelled 2013

Deregistered aircraft · 1972 Aero Commander 500 S · Lycoming IO-540 series

Cancelled: March 19, 2013
Status when cancelled: Registration expired, pending cancellation
Serial number: 3127
Year built: 1972
Type: Fixed wing multi engine
Engine: Reciprocating
Airworthiness: Experimental, exhibition
Airworthiness date: May 29, 1980
Certificate issued: September 18, 2001
Last registry action: August 18, 2009
Mode S code: A63B68
Owner when cancelled: National Air And Space Museum
Location: Washington, DC
Owner type: Government

Airframe modelAero Commander 500 STCDS 6A1 · ADs, bulletins and aircraft registered now Engine modelLycoming IO-540 seriesTCDS 1E4 · Reciprocating

From the FAA registry file of October 29, 2026, cancelled registrations. Owners’ street addresses are left out. The Mode S code belongs to the N-number, not the airframe.

FAA incident reports · 3

FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N500RA and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

Incident 19920611022449IOther Ground Ops · Peoria, ILWhile being guided by a line person aircraft struck a pole. Minor damage to right wing.Jun 11, 1992 · Minor damage Incident 19900729039199ILevel Off Touchdown · San Diego, CANose gear failed to extend during dead stick landing. Unable to start both engines before nose struck runway.Jul 29, 1990 · Minor damage Incident 19840505042259IDescent · York, PAHit top wire of a series of wires across the aerobatic area. Was performing his aerobatic routine.May 5, 1984 · Minor damage