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Aero Commander 500-B

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Aircraft model · Fixed wing multi engine · Airplane · registry code 0141106

Manufacturer (registry)
AERO COMMANDER
Model
500-B
Registry code
0141106
Registered
85 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing multi engine
Engines
2 · Reciprocating
Seats
7
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise speed
172 mph
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDS6A1
Holder
Twin Commander Aircraft LLC

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

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Aircraft by year built · 124

1960Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 18

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

1961In forceSuperseded2026
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Information bulletins that may apply · 1

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Registered aircraft · 85

N1010FHangar 10 Aviation LLC · Durant, OKS/N 1403-145N107VCLopez Hidaldo Vicente · San Juan, PRBuilt 1960 · S/N 893-1N110WBFerrin Aviation LLC · Rome, GABuilt 1962 · S/N 500B-1203-98
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NTSB investigations · 81

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 14 cases NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events

In the probable cause, 2008 on

Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 22 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB CEN26FA140Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportAero Commander 500-B · Chesterfield, MOOn March 17, 2026, about 0024 central daylight time, an Aero Commander 500-B airplane, N444CA, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Chesterfield, Missouri. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…Mar 17, 2026 · N444CA · DestroyedNTSB CEN24LA033Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAero Commander 500-B · Jackson, MIA loss of engine power to both engines as a result of the pilot’s improper fuel management. Contributing was the inoperative fuel quantity sending unit.Nov 7, 2023 · N118PW · Substantial damageNTSB ERA23LA122Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAero Commander 500 · Sylacauga, ALThe pilot’s failure to assure there was an adequate amount of fuel onboard to complete the flight, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.Jan 28, 2023 · N107DF · Substantial damage
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FAA incident reports · 132

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

Accident 20260317005219AAero Commander 500-B · Chesterfield, MOThe airman departed runway 26L at ksus on a part 135 cargo flight. After rotation, the aircraft pitched up abruptly, consistent with an apparent pitch control problem. The pilot attempted to return to runway 26L with a right circle approach. During the…Mar 17, 2026 · N444CA · Destroyed · 1 fatalIncident 20250711013239IAero Commander 500-B · Kzph, FLPilot opted for a short-field landing exercise, sink rate appeared slightly high, so throttle adjustments were made to stabilize descent without overcompensation. A full-stall landing was achieved. Upon contact with the pavement surface just before the…Jul 11, 2025 · N329RS · Minor damageAccident 20231107016699AAero Commander 500-B · Horton, MIWhile enroute to jxn near dayton, the right engine began to show a fuel pressure fluctuation and started to surge. Pilot turned on the boost pump and that alleviated the surging. He then called dayton, and cancelled his IFR flight plan, and switched to VFR.…Nov 7, 2023 · N118PW · Substantial damage
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Service difficulty reports · 82

SDR ZJW201802270001Stud · brokenLEFT ENGINE FEATHERED DUE TO LOW OIL PRESSURE. NUMBER 2 CYLINDER STUDS BROKEN.Dec 31, 2017 · N444CB · Gulstm 500B · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR ZJWA201709190001Clevis · brokenLEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR WOULD NOT FULLY RETRACT AND EXTENDED SLOWLY. THE CLEVIS HAD BROKEN CAUSING ONLY THE AUXILIARY ACTUATOR TO BE FUNCTIONING.Sep 19, 2017 · N667CA · Gulstm 500B · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 2017FA0000598Line · leakingAFTER PARKING AND SHUTTING THE ENGINES DOWN, NOTICED HYDRAULIC FLUID DRIPPING FROM THE LT NACELLE. FURTHER INVESTIGATION SHOWED EVIDENCE OF A LEAK. THE FLIGHT WAS UNEVENTFUL AND THE HYDRAULIC PRESSURE WAS NORMAL AFTER THE MLG WAS LOWERED. SUGGESTING THE LEAApr 27, 2017 · Gulstm 500B · Hydraulic System, Main
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STCs that may be installed · 253

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

STC SA02571SEInstallation of Garmin G500/G600 TXi Integrated Avionics System (Primary Flight Display, Multi-Function Display, and Engine Indicating System Display).Garmin International Inc.STC SA01800SEFabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control.TCW Technologies, LLCSTC SA01861SEFabrication and installation of Landing Light ControllerTCW Technologies, LLC
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