# Aero Commander 500-A

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 0141104
- Manufacturer (registry): AERO COMMANDER
- Model: 500-A
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 2 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 7
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 172 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS 6A1](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/6A1) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Twin Commander Aircraft LLC
- Registered aircraft: 23
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/aero-commander-500-a

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

- [AD 2023-09-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-09-09): Exhaust Turbine System (Recip) · Aerostar PA-60-600 (Aerostar 600), PA-60-601 (Aerostar 601), PA-60-601P (Aerostar 601P) and 292 more. Effective Jul 17, 2023
- [AD 2022-03-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-03-15): Fuel Quantity Indicator · Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System (STC SA01899WI or SA02658SE). Effective Mar 21, 2022
- [AD 2006-16-18 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-16-18-R1): Installing a warning placard on the TAWS/RMI · Airbus A300 B2-1A, A300 B2-1C, A300 B2-203 and 100 more. Effective Jul 18, 2008
- [AD 2005-18-20](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-18-20): "FASTprop" propeller de-icers · Hartzell PHC-C3YF-1RF/F8468A(B,K)-8R constant speed propeller (STC SA00718LA or 17 others). Effective Oct 14, 2005
- [AD 2005-01-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-01-19): Mode S transponders · GARMIN International GTX 330D, GTX 330, GTX 33D and 830 more. Effective Feb 23, 2005
- [AD 98-20-34](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-20-34): Airplane Flight Manuals--Severe Icing Conditions · Twin Commander 500, 500-A, 500-B and 24 more. Effective Nov 3, 1998
- [AD 98-14-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-14-03): Transponders · Cessna 172, 172A, 172B and 230 more. Effective Aug 16, 1998
- [AD 98-07-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-07-17): Flap System · Twin Commander 500, 500-A, 500-B and 27 more. Effective May 29, 1998
- [AD 98-08-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-08-19): Wing to Fuselage Attachment Brackets and Straps · Twin Commander 500, 500-A, 500-B and 27 more. Effective May 18, 1998
- [AD 96-12-22](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-12-22): Full Flow Engine Oil Adapter · Bellanca CH-300 Pacemaker, 120, 140 and 361 more. Effective Jul 31, 1996
- [AD 94-04-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-04-13): Spar Cap · Twin Commander 500, 500-A, 500-B and 17 more. Effective Apr 12, 1994
- [AD 87-21-07 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/87-21-07-R1): Fuel Filler Openings · Twin Commander 500, 500-A, 500-B and 16 more. Effective May 5, 1989
- [AD 75-12-09 R2](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-12-09-R2): Inadvertent Structural Failure · Twin Commander 500, 500-A, 500-B and 12 more. Effective Nov 28, 1981
- [AD 81-19-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-19-04): Hose Assembly · Rajay Hose Assemblies, 500A, 500B and 87 more. Effective Sep 17, 1981
- [AD 79-07-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-07-02): Batteries · Aircraft Parts & Development A, A-2, A-3 and 149 more. Effective Apr 3, 1979
- [AD 78-05-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-05-06): Flexible Fuel Cells · Cessna 180, 182, 185 and 98 more. Effective Jun 30, 1978
- [AD 73-06-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/73-06-02): Fuel Siphoning · Twin Commander 500, 500-A, 500-B and 13 more. Effective Mar 19, 1973
- [AD 67-22-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/67-22-01): Main Landing Gear · Twin Commander 500-A, 500-B, 560-F and 4 more. Effective Aug 28, 1967
- [AD 64-02-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/64-02-01): Main Landing Gear · Twin Commander 500-A, 500-B, 560-F and 2 more. Effective Feb 20, 1964
- [AD 61-14-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/61-14-01): Engine Mount Inspection · Twin Commander 500, 500-A and 500-B. Effective Aug 8, 1961

Historical (superseded or no longer in force):

- [AD 94-04-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-04-17) (historical): Flap System Cable · Twin Commander 500, 500-A, 500-B and 27 more. Effective Apr 15, 1994

## Information bulletins (advisory) (1)

- [SAIB 2023-14](https://openairdocs.org/saib/2023-14): Landing Gear Retract/Extend System. Issued Nov 14, 2023

## Registered aircraft (23)

- [N152K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N152K): [Western Capital Partners LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WESTERN%20CAPITAL%20PARTNERS%20LLC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1962, S/N 500A-1258-82
- [N207AC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N207AC): [Sunflower Aerospace Holdings LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SUNFLOWER%20AEROSPACE%20HOLDINGS%20LLC), [Shawnee Mission, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Shawnee%20Mission), S/N 500A-1266-89
- [N234WM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N234WM): [Bay Area Skymaster LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BAY%20AREA%20SKYMASTER%20LLC), [Pasadena, MD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MD/Pasadena), built 1962, S/N 500A-1257-81
- [N274LE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N274LE): [Csonka Bela](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CSONKA%20BELA), [Hesperia, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Hesperia), built 1962, S/N 500A-1232-69
- [N311PW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N311PW): [Quantic LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/QUANTIC%20LLC), [Morrisville, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Morrisville), built 1961, S/N 500A-1106-54
- [N313M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N313M): [Bosco74 LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOSCO74%20LLC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1963, S/N 500A-1276-99
- [N333BE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N333BE): [Ntn3n LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NTN3N%20LLC), [Titusville, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Titusville), built 1960, S/N 500A-979-33
- [N444BD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N444BD): [Addington James T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ADDINGTON%20JAMES%20T), [Denton, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Denton), built 1960, S/N 94629
- [N444WA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N444WA): [Wiseman Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WISEMAN%20AVIATION%20INC), [Flagstaff, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Flagstaff), built 1961, S/N 1130-60
- [N471D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N471D): [Aero Food Imports LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AERO%20FOOD%20IMPORTS%20LLC), [Dover, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Dover), built 1962, S/N 500A-1240-70
- [N500TU](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N500TU): [Alpha Jets USA Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ALPHA%20JETS%20USA%20INC), [Clarksville, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Clarksville), built 1962, S/N 500A-1259-83
- [N526RJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N526RJ): [N526rj LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/N526RJ%20LLC), [Sulphur, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Sulphur), built 1961, S/N 500A-1097-51
- [N6127X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6127X): [Salinas Manuel](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SALINAS%20MANUEL), [Lamesa, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Lamesa), built 1960, S/N 500A-970-32
- [N6136X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6136X): [Go Leasing Company](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GO%20LEASING%20COMPANY), [Phillipsburg, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Phillipsburg), built 1960, S/N 500A-926-25
- [N6266X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6266X): [Wells & West Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WELLS%20%26%20WEST%20INC), [Murphy, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Murphy), built 1962, S/N 500A-1141-61
- [N6287X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6287X): [Wallen Joe](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WALLEN%20JOE), [Knoxville, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Knoxville), S/N 500A-1250-75
- [N6296X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6296X): [Dye Michael M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DYE%20MICHAEL%20M), [Bastrop, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Bastrop), built 1962, S/N 500A-1254-78
- [N62LL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N62LL): [Airborne Research LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIRBORNE%20RESEARCH%20LLC), [Fort Pierce, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Fort%20Pierce), built 1961, S/N 500A-1122-58
- [N78379](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N78379): [Bottrell John E II](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOTTRELL%20JOHN%20E%20II), [Yukon, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Yukon), built 1962, S/N 500A-1265-88
- [N800AC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N800AC): [Tango Gulf LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TANGO%20GULF%20LLC), [Naples, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Naples), built 1962, S/N 500A-1193-65
- [N811D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N811D): [Kucheck Alan](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KUCHECK%20ALAN), [Yucca Valley, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Yucca%20Valley), S/N 500A-1256-80
- [N887BD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N887BD): [Bolin Industries](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOLIN%20INDUSTRIES), [Hamburg, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Hamburg), built 1963, S/N 1249-74
- [N95AR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N95AR): [Pfaff Ben J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PFAFF%20BEN%20J), [Bend, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Bend), built 1962, S/N 500A-1270-93

## NTSB investigations (24)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB CEN15FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA056), Nov 23, 2014: Aero Commander 500A (N14AV), McDade, TX, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle-of-attack for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence, which…
- [NTSB ANC97FA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97FA143), Sep 6, 1997: Aero Commander AC-500A (N543AN), Ketchikan, AK, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The rupture of the right engine fuel supply line as a result of inadequate inspection by the pilot/mechanic, and the pilot's excessive pull up which resulted in exceeding the design stress limits of…
- [NTSB SEA94FA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA121), May 20, 1994: Aero Commander 500A (N601MK), Livermore, CA, destroyed, 4 fatal. Probable cause: A FUEL SYSTEM LEAK, INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT BY THE PILOT (PIC), AND BY THE NON-FLYING PILOT/PASSENGER INTENTIONALLY ALLOWING OPERATION OF THE AIRCRAFT WITH A KNOWN DEFICIENCY (FUEL LEAK). A FACTOR…
- [NTSB NYC94FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94FA040), Dec 16, 1993: Aero Commander 500A (N9379R), White Mills, PA, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: was the fracture and separation of the airplane wing, and the subsequent loss of control and collision with trees, as a result of the pilot's repeated performance of acrobatic maneuvers, which…
- [NTSB LAX81FUK01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81FUK01), Sep 10, 1981: Aero Comdr 500A (N6JB), Flagstaff, AZ, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC81FFA07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81FFA07), Nov 18, 1980: Aero Comdr 500-A (N20MA), Glens Falls, NY, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX78FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX78FA031), Feb 28, 1978: Aero Comdr 500A (N6143X), Solvang, CA, destroyed, 7 fatal
- [NTSB CHI76FEE61](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76FEE61), Jun 3, 1976: Aero Comdr 500A (N78379), Dekalb, IL, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX26O0011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX26O0011), Dec 21, 1975: Aero Comdr 500A (N9392R), Baja Ca Norte, Mexico, destroyed, 5 fatal
- [NTSB OAK76AP017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK76AP017), Oct 10, 1975: Aero Comdr 500A (N9394R), Walnut Grove, CA, destroyed, 6 fatal
- [NTSB CHI76AC006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76AC006), Jul 28, 1975: Aero Comdr 500A (N78378), Valparaiso, IN, destroyed, 2 fatal
- [NTSB FTW75FPG49](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW75FPG49), May 1, 1975: Aero Comdr 500A (N6147X), Springdale, AR, substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD74DLT11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD74DLT11), Dec 27, 1973: Aero Comdr 500-A (N6143X), Memphis, TN, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX74OL039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX74OL039), Oct 27, 1973: Aero Comdr 500-A (N9392R), Las Cruces, Mexico, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI73AC043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI73AC043), Oct 23, 1972: Aero Comdr 500-A (N78376), Pekin, IL, destroyed, 6 fatal
- [NTSB LAX72AL061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX72AL061), Jun 2, 1972: Aero Comdr 500-A (N140X), Safford, AZ, destroyed, 2 fatal
- [NTSB LAX72AL027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX72AL027), Oct 21, 1971: Aero Comdr 500-A (N11MK), San Diego, CA, destroyed, 5 fatal
- [NTSB MIA71AM053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA71AM053), Dec 16, 1970: Aero Comdr 500-A (N6170X), Mcalpin, FL, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB MIA70F0269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA70F0269), Nov 1, 1969: Aero Comdr 500-A (N6170X), Tallahassee, FL, substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK69A0060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK69A0060), Mar 22, 1969: Aero Comdr 500-A (N6145X), Ione, CA, substantial damage, 1 fatal
- [NTSB CHI69F0380](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI69F0380), Nov 27, 1968: Aero Comdr 500-A (N9381R), Paducah, KY, destroyed
- [NTSB FTW67D0115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW67D0115), Aug 1, 1966: Aero Comdr 500-A (N6262X), Dimmit, TX, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC66F0544](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC66F0544), Feb 24, 1966: Aero Comdr 500-B (N9388R), Hagerstown, MD, substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK66F0136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK66F0136), Sep 27, 1965: Aero Cmdr 500A (N9376R), Lanai, HI, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (23)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 20141123024329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20141123024329A), Nov 23, 2014: Aero Commander 500-A (N14AV), Mcdade, TX, Destroyed, 1 fatal. The aircraft impacted terrain while on decent, signatures were consistent with near vertical impact. The right propeller was feathered and the right engine…
- [Incident 20080130013379I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080130013379I), Jan 30, 2008: Gulstm 500A (N57EB), West Palm Beac, FL, Minor damage. (-23) Pilot states that before landing, checks completed with three green lights for the landing gear indication and could see gear down and landing approach…
- [Incident 20020228002369I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020228002369I), Feb 28, 2002: Gulstm 500A (N152K), Chattanooga, TN, Minor damage. (-23) Pilot noted no green light, indicating that the nose landing gear was not down and locked. Contacted ATC and during flyby tower advised that the gear did…
- [Accident 19970906025549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970906025549A), Sep 6, 1997: Gulstm 500A (N543AN), Ketchikan, AK, Destroyed, 2 fatal. Aircraft broke up in flight. Cause of breakup begin investigated. (From .4) the aircraft had an in-flight breakup when the left wing and tail section…
- [Incident 19970905033209I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970905033209I), Sep 5, 1997: Gulstm 500A (N6296X), Farmington, NM, Minor damage. Narrative: on September 5, 1997, at 8:15 pm MDT, N6296X, an aero commander model 500A, landed at the Farmington, NM, airport while the nose landing gear was…
- [Incident 19960402021469I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960402021469I), Apr 2, 1996: Gulstm 500A (N543AN), Oklahoma City, OK, Minor damage. Narrative: the pilot stated that on a flight from lafayette, la to albuquerque, n.m. he stopped and refueled at okmulgee, Oklahoma. He then departed okmulgee…
- [Accident 19940519011739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940519011739A), May 19, 1994: Gulstm 500A (N601MK), Livermore, CA, Destroyed, 4 fatal. Idle for two yrs. Fuel leaking into wings. Observed goind down smoke and flames. Fuel caught fire.
- [Accident 19931216047309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19931216047309A), Dec 16, 1993: Gulstm 500A (N9379R), White Mills, PA, Destroyed, 2 fatal. Rolled the normal catagory aircraft low altitude. Exceeded loads. Came apart. Was warned no aerobatics in type.
- [Incident 19900107007079I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900107007079I), Jan 7, 1990: Gulstm 500A (N6127X), Ft Lauderdale, FL. Transponder became inoperative on a flight from the Bahamas. Customs aircraft scrambled to intercept aircraft.
- [Accident 19810910058419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810910058419A), Sep 10, 1981: Rkwell 500A (N6JB), Flagstaff, AZ, Substantial damage. After engine started running rough on approach, pilot landed short of runway. Engine was not feathered.
- [Incident 19810727057649I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810727057649I), Jul 27, 1981: Rkwell 500A (N6219X), Harrison, AR. Unable to shut off generator during electric system check. Found regulator points welded.
- [Accident 19801118074939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19801118074939A), Nov 18, 1980: Rkwell 500A (N20MA), Glens Falls, NY, Substantial damage. Loaded with ice, pilot failed to have runway or go around. Landed in snow parallel to runway.
- [Incident 19801109079289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19801109079289I), Nov 9, 1980: Rkwell 500A (N313M), Corpus Christi, TX, Minor damage. Zg nose gear did not lock in down position. Spacer pin assembly broken and pin missing from strut.
- [Incident 19790627017509I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790627017509I), Jun 27, 1979: Rkwell 500A (N6136X), Ardmore, OK, Minor damage. Pilot retracted gear on roll out.
- [Incident 19781103024259I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19781103024259I), Nov 3, 1978: Rkwell 500A (N6136X), Houston, TX, Minor damage. Touched down with gear up, made go-around, landed safely.
- [Accident 19780228016929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780228016929A), Feb 28, 1978: Rkwell 500B (N6143X), Solvang, CA, Destroyed, 5 fatal
- [Accident 19760603016519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760603016519A), Jun 3, 1976: Rkwell 500A (N78379), Dekalb, IL, Substantial damage. Plt rptd tkof aborted because something did not feel right. Plt stated no rest or sleep last 24 hr.
- [Accident 19751221039799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19751221039799A), Dec 21, 1975: Rkwell 500A (N9392R), Baja Ca Norte, Destroyed, 4 fatal. Invest under jurisdiction of govt of Mexico.
- [Accident 19751010042679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19751010042679A), Oct 10, 1975: Rkwell 500A (N9394R), Walnut Grove, CA, Destroyed, 5 fatal. In flt structural failure. Acft crashed inverted in water. VFR flt not recommended by fss.
- [Accident 19750728028929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750728028929A), Jul 28, 1975: Rkwell 500A (N78378), Valparaiso, IN, Destroyed. Acft obsvd to enter stall followed by a spin. Student log had 2 prev dual flts, one by a CFI.
- [Accident 19750501008129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750501008129A), May 1, 1975: Rkwell 500A (N6147X), Springdale, AR, Substantial damage. Cont eng ser nr 164066-9E.eng driven fuel pump outlet fitting failed. Plt didnt feath prop.
- [Accident 19731227040219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19731227040219A), Dec 27, 1973: Rkwell 500A (N6143X), Memphis, TN, Substantial damage. Two fuselage bulkheads bent.
- [Accident 19731027034829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19731027034829A), Oct 27, 1973: Rkwell 500A (N9392R), Las Cruces, Substantial damage. Invest under jurisdiction of govt of Mexico.

## Service difficulty reports (9)

As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report.

- [SDR 2002FA0001055](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0001055), Mar 27, 2002: SPAR. CRACKED. FORWARD SPAR CRACKED IN RADIUS OF BEND. SB COVERS THIS CONDITION.
- [SDR 2003F00010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003F00010), Feb 26, 2002: MAGNETO. FAILED. BIL - FLT 1599 - DURING CRUISE AT 12,000 FEET, LEFT ENGINE BEGAN TO SURGE, THE ENGINE WAS SHUT DOWN. ATC WAS CONTACTED, AND AN EMERGENCY WAS DECLARED. THE AIRCR
- [SDR 99ZZZX1910](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX1910), Dec 22, 1998: BLADE. CRACKED. BLADE FAILED EDDY CURRENT TESTING.
- [SDR 99ZZZX1909](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX1909), Dec 22, 1998: CLAMP. CRACKED. CLAMP HAS A CRACK DISCOVERED DURING VISUAL INSPECTION APPROXIMATELY 3 INCHES LONG STARTING AT THE A321 HOLE.
- [SDR 99ZZZX1908](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX1908), Dec 22, 1998: BLADE. CRACKED. BLADE FAILED EDDY CURRENT TESTING.
- [SDR 98ZZZX3254](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX3254), Aug 14, 1998: CRANKSHAFT. BROKEN. WHILE CRUSING AT 5,000 FEET, 2,300 RPM, 23 INCH MP, 62 PERCENT POWER, ENGINE SHUDDERED AND LOCKED UP. PROPELLER WAS FEATHERED AND A NORMAL LANDING MADE. ENGINE 
- [SDR 97ZZZX1190](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX1190), Feb 26, 1997: BEARING. CRACKED. BLADE BEARING RACE, P/N A971, FOUND CRACKED. CAME IN FOR TBO (135 OP.). HAD NO PROBLEMS ON AIRCRAFT.
- [SDR 97ZZZX1189](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX1189), Feb 26, 1997: BEARING. CRACKED. BLADE BEARING RACE, P/N A971, FOUND CRACKED. PROP CAME IN FOR TBO (135 OP.). HAD NO PROBLEMS ON AIRCRAFT.
- [SDR 95ZZZX1009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX1009), Jan 27, 1995: PUMP FITTING. FAILED. FOUND FUEL PUMP HAS 90 DEGREE MALE TO FEMALE BRASS FITTING DEFECTIVE. FITTINGS ARE OVERTORQUED AND ONE FITTING FAILED IN-FLIGHT. OTHER PUMP, UPON REMOVAL, HAD F

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (216, first 50)

Approved for this model: the STC's model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. In force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has.

- [STC SA02571SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02571SE): Installation of Garmin G500/G600 TXi Integrated Avionics System (Primary Flight Display, Multi-Function Display, and Engine Indicating System Display). Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA01800SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01800SE): Fabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control. TCW Technologies, LLC
- [STC SA01861SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01861SE): Fabrication and installation of Landing Light Controller. TCW Technologies, LLC
- [STC SA04837NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04837NY): Installation of AeroLED's Holdings, LLC., position lights, navigation lights, strobe lights and beacon lights. AeroLED's Holdings, LLC
- [STC SA12406WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA12406WI): Installation of a Garmin AXIS Flight Display System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC
- [STC SA02636SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02636SE): Installation of Garmin GPS 175 Navigation System and GNX 375 Navigation System with ADS-B In/Out Transponder. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA02019SE-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02019SE-D): Installation of Garmin Model GTN 625/635/650; 725/750 Navigation System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA800EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA800EA): Installation of Whelen Anti-Collision, Position, or Anti-Collision/Position Light System, and applicable associated power supplies. Whelen Aerospace Technologies
- [STC SA00079NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00079NY): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K008 on single and multi engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Teledyne Continental reciprocating engines of 450 horsepower or less. Airwolf Filter Corporation
- [STC SA02511SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02511SE): Installation of replacement fuel quantity indicator sending unit(s). CiES Inc
- [STC SA8453SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA8453SW): Replace the o-ring seals in the landing gear lower strut. Metrea Special Aerospace ISR Inc
- [STC SA02738CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02738CH): Installation of L-3 Communications Avionics Systems. Acron Aviation Inc
- [STC SA04046CH PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04046CH%20PAGE%202): Installation of L-3 GENESIS (TM) Electronic Standby Instrument System (ESI-500/MAG-500). Acron Aviation Inc
- [STC SA04378CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04378CH): Installation of an engine modified per STC SE04349CH. SureFly Partners Ltd
- [STC SA02386AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02386AK): Replacement of existing landing and/or taxi light reflector and bulbs with Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting systems. AeroLED's Holding LLC
- [STC SA02658SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02658SE): Installation of Garmin GI 275 Multi-Function Display System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA02532AT](https://openairdocs.org/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
- [STC SA683WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA683WE): Installation of turbocharged Continental IO-470-M engines. TALCO Aviation
- [STC SA02019WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02019WI): Installation of the Trig Avionics TX56, TX56A, TX57, or TX57A VHF Nav-Com Radio. Peregrine
- [STC SA04192NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04192NY): KFD 900 Primary Flight Display System Additional Functions. Honeywell International Inc
- [STC SA00756DE](https://openairdocs.org/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 Sensor. Peregrine
- [STC SA02010WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02010WI): Installation of the Mid-Continent Instruments & Avionics MD23 FLEX Custom Function Display (CFD). Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics
- [STC SA1686WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1686WE): Installation of Vibration Isolation Products (VIP) engine mount P/Ns VIP 50525-1 and VIP 50545-1 on various aircraft as shown on FAA Approved Model List (AML) No. SA1686WE. FTG, Inc
- [STC SA706GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA706GL): Install Cleveland conversion kit P/N 199-122 (for aircraft using MIL-H05606 brake fluid), or199-122A (for aircraft using 'Skydrol' brake fluid). Kaman Corporation Aircraft Wheel and Brake LLC
- [STC SA1457GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1457GL): Installation of a Cleveland nose wheel. Kaman Corporation Aircraft Wheel and Brake LLC
- [STC SA01967WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01967WI): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas. General Aviation Modifications Inc
- [STC SA02203AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02203AK): Installation of FlightLogic Synthetic Vision Electronic Flight Information System (EFIS-SV). Genesys Aerosystems Inc
- [STC SA02444AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02444AK): Approval of the L-3 Communications NGT 9000/9000R ADS-B system installed. ADS-B Technologies LLC
- [STC SA09902AC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA09902AC): Installation of BendixKing KFD 900 Flight Display System. Honeywell International Inc. (Bendix King)
- [STC SA11174SC PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA11174SC%20PAGE%202): Installation of BendixKing by Honeywell KSN 770 and KSN 765 WAAS LPV approach capable nav/comm systems. Honeywell International Inc (Bendix King)
- [STC SA02265SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02265SE): Installation of a camera housing. Airborne Sensor LLC
- [STC SA02426AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02426AK): Approval of the FreeFlight FDL-978-TX ADS-B system installed. FreeFlight Systems
- [STC SA09763DS](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA09763DS): Installation of an S-TEC 01326 Digital Flight Control System (DFCS). S-TEC Corporation
- [STC SA10236SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA10236SC): Installation of a GDC 31 Roll Steering Converter. DAC International Inc
- [STC SA02268CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02268CH): Installation of Airwolf Filter Corp. Air Oil Separator. Airwolf Filter Corporation
- [STC SA09906AC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA09906AC): Reduce maximum number of seats to 5 passenger seats with a total occupancy maximum of 6 occupants. Direct-To Aviation Services Inc
- [STC SA01714WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01714WI): 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 with ADS-B Out functionality in select airplanes installed with G950/G1000 systems. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA03286CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA03286CH): Install an electronic engine ignition system. Electroair Acquisition Corporation
- [STC SA04032CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04032CH): Install rocker switch assemblies. Electroair Acquisition Corporation
- [STC SA00344BO PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00344BO%20PAGE%202): Installation of Parmetheus Plus LED PAR36 and PAR46 taxi and landing lights. Whelen Aerospace Technologies
- [STC SA615EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA615EA): Installation of a Whelen Anti-Collision Strobe Light System as replacement for originally installed anti-collision lights. Whelen Aerospace Technologies
- [STC SA00744DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00744DE): Installation of the Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Out Equipment using a Trig Avionics TT31 Transponder and an approved position sensor. Peregrine
- [STC SA00765DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00765DE): Installation of Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Out functionality using the BendixKing KT74 Transponder and qualified position sensor. Peregrine
- [STC SA04165NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04165NY): Installation of Latitude Technologies Skynode S200 Satcom system must be performed. Latitude Technologies Corporation
- [STC SA02153LA-D PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02153LA-D%20PAGE%202): Installation of Garmin G600 Primary Flight Display (PFD) and Multifunction Display (MFD) System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA02503AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02503AK): Installation of AMSAFE State of the Art Restraint System (SOARS) inflatable restraints. AMSAFE Inc
- [STC SA02013CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02013CH): Installation of Avidyne Corporation Traffic Advisory System (TAS). Avidyne Corporation
- [STC SA01828SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01828SE): Installation of J.P. Instruments (JPI) EDM-960 Primary Engine Data Management System. J. P. Instruments
- [STC SA01835WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01835WI): Installation of Trig Avionics TY-96 or TY-97 VHF Communications Radio. Peregrine

All 216: https://openairdocs.org/model/aero-commander-500-a/stcs.md

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