# Aero Commander 500-B

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 0141106
- Manufacturer (registry): AERO COMMANDER
- Model: 500-B
- 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: 85
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/aero-commander-500-b

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 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 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 67-26-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/67-26-04): Altimeters · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206A, 150G, 172H (USAF T-41A) and 36 more
- [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 (85, first 50)

- [N1010F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1010F): [Hangar 10 Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HANGAR%2010%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Durant, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Durant), S/N 1403-145
- [N107VC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N107VC): [Lopez Hidaldo Vicente](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LOPEZ%20HIDALDO%20VICENTE), [San Juan, PR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PR/San%20Juan), built 1960, S/N 893-1
- [N110WB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N110WB): [Ferrin Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FERRIN%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Rome, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Rome), built 1962, S/N 500B-1203-98
- [N112AA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N112AA): [Nestor Richard](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NESTOR%20RICHARD), [Portsmouth, NH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NH/Portsmouth), built 1964, S/N 1436-153
- [N1151Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1151Z): [Renfro Michael W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RENFRO%20MICHAEL%20W), [Bethel, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Bethel), S/N 1524-186
- [N1165Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1165Z): [Las Cruces, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Las%20Cruces), built 1965, S/N 1555-198, Registration pending
- [N1176Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1176Z): [Airborne Support Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIRBORNE%20SUPPORT%20INC), [Bourg, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Bourg), built 1965, S/N 500-B-1549-196
- [N118PW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N118PW): [Central Airlines Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CENTRAL%20AIRLINES%20INC), [Fairway, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Fairway), built 1964, S/N 1460-163
- [N121SP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N121SP): [Fl280 LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FL280%20LLC), [Deland, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Deland), built 1960, S/N 500B-984-25
- [N127KH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N127KH): [Central Airlines Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CENTRAL%20AIRLINES%20INC), [Leawood, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Leawood), built 1961, S/N 500B-1027-38
- [N131JT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N131JT): [Central Airlines Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CENTRAL%20AIRLINES%20INC), [Leawood, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Leawood), built 1964, S/N 1468-166
- [N147F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N147F): [Brown Helicopter Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BROWN%20HELICOPTER%20INC), [Pensacola, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Pensacola), built 1964, S/N 1432-152
- [N151LT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N151LT): [Boss Dog LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOSS%20DOG%20LLC), [Sheridan, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Sheridan), built 1963, S/N 1316-125
- [N160X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N160X): [Malolo LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MALOLO%20LLC), [San Luis Obispo, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/San%20Luis%20Obispo), S/N 500B-1300-115
- [N161BL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N161BL): [Airborne Holdings Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIRBORNE%20HOLDINGS%20INC), [Midlothian, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Midlothian), built 1965, S/N 1551-197
- [N171Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N171Z): [Caribbean Flyers LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CARIBBEAN%20FLYERS%20LLC), [New York, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/New%20York), built 1964, S/N 1450-159
- [N180G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N180G): [Ada Forestry Division](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ADA%20FORESTRY%20DIVISION), [Malvern, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Malvern), built 1964, S/N 1438-154
- [N194Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N194Z): [Usda Forest Service Fepp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/USDA%20FOREST%20SERVICE%20FEPP), [Malvern, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Malvern), built 1965, S/N 1510-182
- [N222LE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N222LE): [High View Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HIGH%20VIEW%20AIR%20LLC), [Driftwood, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Driftwood), built 1965, S/N 1525-187
- [N22MQ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N22MQ): [Cimarron Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CIMARRON%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Oklahoma City, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Oklahoma%20City), S/N 500A-1271-94
- [N23BQ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N23BQ): [Central Airlines Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CENTRAL%20AIRLINES%20INC), [Leawood, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Leawood), built 1961, S/N 500A-1065-46
- [N261ER](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N261ER): [Central Airlines Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CENTRAL%20AIRLINES%20INC), [Leawood, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Leawood), built 1963, S/N 1362-133
- [N272CA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N272CA): [Central Airlines Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CENTRAL%20AIRLINES%20INC), [Leawood, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Leawood), built 1964, S/N 1409-146
- [N304JT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N304JT): [Central Airlines Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CENTRAL%20AIRLINES%20INC), [Leawood, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Leawood), built 1965, S/N 1494-175
- [N324RR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N324RR): [Central Airlines Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CENTRAL%20AIRLINES%20INC), [Leawood, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Leawood), built 1964, S/N 1386-139
- [N329RS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N329RS): [Teichman David](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TEICHMAN%20DAVID), [Dade City, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Dade%20City), built 1963, S/N 1303-118
- [N346UD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N346UD): [Jack W Berry And Associates Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JACK%20W%20BERRY%20AND%20ASSOCIATES%20INC), [Peachtree City, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Peachtree%20City), built 1965, S/N 1539-193
- [N353CC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N353CC): [Three Jay Enterprises LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/THREE%20JAY%20ENTERPRISES%20LLC), [Los Altos, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Los%20Altos), built 1962, S/N 500B-1230-105
- [N37CK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N37CK): [Saint Thomas, VI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VI/Saint%20Thomas), built 1962, S/N 500A-1251-76, Sale reported
- [N411ET](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N411ET): [Central Airlines Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CENTRAL%20AIRLINES%20INC), [Leawood, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Leawood), built 1966, S/N 1621-214
- [N411FS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N411FS): [Romain Bevin G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROMAIN%20BEVIN%20G), [St Thomas, VI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VI/St%20Thomas), built 1962, S/N 1162-85
- [N411JF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N411JF): [Central Airlines Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CENTRAL%20AIRLINES%20INC), [Leawood, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Leawood), S/N 500B-1014-35
- [N411PT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N411PT): [Central Airlines Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CENTRAL%20AIRLINES%20INC), [Leawood, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Leawood), built 1962, S/N 500B-1207-99
- [N415BH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N415BH): [Central Airlines Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CENTRAL%20AIRLINES%20INC), [Leawood, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Leawood), built 1960, S/N 500B-918-5
- [N443WA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N443WA): [Central Airlines Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CENTRAL%20AIRLINES%20INC), [Leawood, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Leawood), built 1963, S/N 1315-124
- [N444CA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N444CA): [Central Airlines Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CENTRAL%20AIRLINES%20INC), [Leawood, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Leawood), built 1964, S/N 1458-162
- [N444CB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N444CB): [Central Airlines Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CENTRAL%20AIRLINES%20INC), [Leawood, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Leawood), built 1961, S/N 500B-1119-69
- [N446AE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N446AE): [Central Airlines Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CENTRAL%20AIRLINES%20INC), [Leawood, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Leawood), built 1966, S/N 1613-211
- [N458PA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N458PA): [Fuller James Andrew](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FULLER%20JAMES%20ANDREW), St John, built 1962, S/N 500B-1146-80
- [N500FT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N500FT): [Twin Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TWIN%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Coushatta, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Coushatta), S/N 500B113878
- [N500GW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N500GW): [Feldtman Enterprises Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FELDTMAN%20ENTERPRISES%20INC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1964, S/N 1476-170
- [N501TC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N501TC): [Courtney Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COURTNEY%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Columbia, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Columbia), built 1960, S/N 500A-903-12
- [N516DT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N516DT): [Central Airlines Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CENTRAL%20AIRLINES%20INC), [Leawood, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Leawood), built 1965, S/N 1574
- [N520DR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N520DR): [Dmgf LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DMGF%20LLC), [Bertram, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Bertram), built 1961, S/N 1116-66
- [N523AT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N523AT): [Central Airlines Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CENTRAL%20AIRLINES%20INC), [Leawood, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Leawood), built 1962, S/N 500B-1235-106
- [N526VR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N526VR): [R V Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/R%20V%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Thatcher, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Thatcher), built 1964, S/N 1424-150
- [N543CB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N543CB): [Twin Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TWIN%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Coushatta, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Coushatta), S/N 500B1317
- [N55BZ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N55BZ): [Dead Ant Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DEAD%20ANT%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1961, S/N 500B-1041-42
- [N6106X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6106X): [Air Margarita Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIR%20MARGARITA%20INC), [San Juan, PR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PR/San%20Juan), built 1960, S/N 500B-941-28
- [N610BW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N610BW): [Central Airlines Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CENTRAL%20AIRLINES%20INC), [Leawood, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Leawood), built 1965, S/N 1523-185

All 85: https://openairdocs.org/model/aero-commander-500-b/aircraft.md

## NTSB investigations (81, newest 50)

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 CEN26FA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26FA140), Mar 17, 2026: Aero Commander 500-B (N444CA), Chesterfield, MO, destroyed, 1 fatal, investigation ongoing
- [NTSB CEN24LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA033), Nov 7, 2023: Aero Commander 500-B (N118PW), Jackson, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: A 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.
- [NTSB ERA23LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA122), Jan 28, 2023: Aero Commander 500 (N107DF), Sylacauga, AL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The 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.
- [NTSB ERA21LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA056), Nov 25, 2020: Aero Commander 500 (N777CM), Atlanta, GA, minor damage. Probable cause: The Cessna pilot’s failure to tune his radio to the common traffic advisory frequency, which resulted in a lack of awareness of the other aircraft operating at the airport. Contributing to the…
- [NTSB ERA20CA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA148), Mar 27, 2020: Aero Commander 500 (N516DT), Opalocka, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear due to distraction and his delayed go-around, which allowed the airplane to get too low and contact the runway with the landing gear retracted.
- [NTSB GAA15CA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA262), Aug 19, 2015: Aero Commander 500 B (N1010F), The Dalles, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: A motor vehicle's runway incursion causing the premature rotation of the departing airplane, which resulted in a tail strike.
- [NTSB CEN15FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA048), Nov 18, 2014: Aero Commander 500 B (N30MB), Chicago, IL, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while attempting to return to the airport after a reported engine problem, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin.
- [NTSB CEN14LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA065), Oct 31, 2013: Aero Commander 500 - B (N917GT), Lubbock, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to complete a landing checklist and extend the landing gear, which resulted in a gear-up landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention to the weather…
- [NTSB CEN13FA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA182), Mar 1, 2013: Aero Commander 500B (N93AA), Broomfield, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: Loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the fuel gauge to indicate the actual amount of fuel on board the airplane and the design of the…
- [NTSB CEN12LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA134), Jan 14, 2012: Aero Commander 500-B (N524HW), Bartlesville, OK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, which did not correctly identify the airplane’s fuel quantity before departure.
- [NTSB CEN11CA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA136), Dec 28, 2010: Aero Commander 500-B (N888CA), Columbus, OH, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s improper fuel management which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB WPR10FA397](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA397), Aug 11, 2010: Aero Commander 500-B (N500FV), Burns, OR, substantial damage, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The non-instrument rated pilot's improper decision to continue flight into an area of known instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain control of the airplane after entering…
- [NTSB MIA08LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA149), Jun 1, 2008: Aero Commander 500-B (N411FS), Charlotte Amali, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of maintenance personnel to identify inadequate clamping of the aluminum line during inspection, and the undetected fatigue cracking of the line which resulted in the loss of hydraulic…
- [NTSB DFW08FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08FA056), Jan 17, 2008: Aero Commander 500B (N712AT), Tulsa, OK, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's loss of control due to spatial disorientation and the pilot exceeding the design/stress limits of the aircraft. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's reported gyro…
- [NTSB CHI08LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA044), Nov 15, 2007: Aero Commander GA-500-B (N444CB), Kansas City, MO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot delayed lowering the landing gear in the landing sequence and the main gear were not in the down and locked position upon touchdown.
- [NTSB CHI06FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA032), Nov 16, 2005: Aero Commander 500B (N1153C), Gaylord, MI, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The clearance not maintained with terrain during a nonprecision approach. Contributing factors were the ceiling, visibility, night conditions, and trees.
- [NTSB LAX03LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA168), May 29, 2003: Aero Commander 500B (N64TS), Grand Canyon, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's encounter with a wind shear just after liftoff.
- [NTSB FTW03FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA027), Nov 1, 2002: Aero Commander 500-B (N1HV), Rayville, LA, destroyed, 3 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB ATL02WA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02WA116), May 31, 2002: Aero Commander 500-B (N78336), Roseau, Dominica, destroyed, 2 fatal
- [NTSB MIA99LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA155), May 12, 1999: Aero Commander 500B (N6138X), Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean), destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: an in-flight collision with water for undetermined reasons, due to the wreckage never being recovered from the water.
- [NTSB SEA98LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA073), May 9, 1998: Aero Commander 500-A (N9382R), Billings, MT, substantial damage. Probable cause: Failure of the main landing gear strut outer-body to inner-body needle bearing from the lack of lubrication and the development of corrosion. An inadequate manufacturer's inspection program was a…
- [NTSB FTW98FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA092), Jan 10, 1998: Aero Commander 500-B (N556BW), Ennis, TX, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: failure of the flight crew to maintain minimum control speed (Vmc) during go-around from a single-engine approach, which resulted in loss of control and collision with power lines and the ground.…
- [NTSB FTW97LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA258), Jul 8, 1997: Aero Commander 500-B (N802TC), Dallas, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot-in-command's failure to follow emergency procedures to reduce drag and maintain best climb airspeed. Factors were the partial loss of engine power due to the cracks in the #1 and #4…
- [NTSB CHI97LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA110), Apr 22, 1997: Gulfstream 500B (N4918), Mission, KS, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ATL96FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96FAMS1), May 2, 1996: Aero Commander 500-B (N50GV), Missing, destroyed, 3 fatal. Probable cause: Undetermined.
- [NTSB CHI93LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA070), Jan 12, 1993: Aero Commander 500-B (N712AC), Susank, KS, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S CONTINUED FLIGHT INTO ADVERSE WEATHER AND THE OWNER'S REPRESENTATION THAT THE AIRPLANE MET THE REQUIREMENTS FOR FLIGHT INTO ICING CONDITIONS. THE WEATHER AND AIRFRAME ICE WERE FACTORS IN…
- [NTSB SEA93LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA047), Dec 29, 1992: Aero Commander AC-500B (N2783Q), Billings, MT, substantial damage. Probable cause: LOSS OF ENGINE POWER ON BOTH ENGINES FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS AND LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR NOT DOWN AND LOCKED ON TOUCHDOWN.
- [NTSB CHI93LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA041), Nov 24, 1992: Aero Commander 500-B (N777CM), Mccook, NE, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S IMPROPER DECISION TO DEPART IN KNOWN ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS. THE ICING CONDITIONS AND STRUCTURAL ICE WERE FACTORS.
- [NTSB CHI91FA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91FA235), Jul 31, 1991: Aero Commander 500B (N904DF), Silica, KS, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: THE FAILURE OF BOTH PILOTS TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE SEPARATION DURING FORMATION FLIGHT. RELATED FACTORS ARE OVERCONFIDENCE IN PERSONAL ABILITY AND POOR PLANNING/DECISION.
- [NTSB CHI91FA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91FA235), Jul 31, 1991: Aero Commander 500B (N702CA), Silica, KS, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: THE FAILURE OF BOTH PILOTS TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE SEPARATION DURING FORMATION FLIGHT. RELATED FACTORS ARE OVERCONFIDENCE IN PERSONAL ABILITY AND POOR PLANNING/DECISION.
- [NTSB MKC88FA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88FA173), Sep 16, 1988: Aero Commander 500B (N1189Z), Hays, KS, substantial damage. Probable cause: OPERATION ATTEMPTED WITH KNOWN DEFICIENCIES IN EQUIPMENT, AND FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS: THE PILOT'S USE OF AN IMPROPER STARTING PROCEDURE & THE…
- [NTSB MKC88FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88FA042), Jan 20, 1988: Gulfstream 500B (N611CA), Pierceville, KS, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB MKC87FA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87FA138), Jul 14, 1987: Aero Commander 500-B (N9391R), Mason City, IA, destroyed
- [NTSB CHI87DEX04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87DEX04), Dec 12, 1986: Aero Commander 500B (N116CA), Hagerstown, IN, destroyed
- [NTSB MKC86LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA167), Aug 7, 1986: Aero Commander 500-B (N184KC), Emporia, KS, substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN84FA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84FA121), Mar 31, 1984: Aero Commander 500-B (N743W), Miles City, MT, destroyed
- [NTSB NYC84FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84FA033), Nov 20, 1983: Aero Commander 500B (N6226X), Franklin, PA, destroyed, 6 fatal
- [NTSB MKC83LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA086), Apr 5, 1983: Rockwell 500B (N630KC), Hutchinson, KS, substantial damage
- [NTSB ATL81FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81FA102), Jul 29, 1981: Aero Comdr 500B (N2783Q), Louisville, KY, substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN81FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN81FA008), Oct 17, 1980: Aero Cmdr 500B (N6395U), Buffalo, WY, substantial damage, 4 fatal
- [NTSB LAX80FA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80FA142), Sep 24, 1980: Aero Comdr 500-B (N6206X), Santa Maria, CA, destroyed, 2 fatal
- [NTSB SEA80FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA80FA039), Aug 5, 1980: Aero Comdr 500B (N184Z), Salmon, ID, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB MKC80FCJ16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC80FCJ16), Jun 22, 1980: Aero Comndr 500B (N888CA), Omaha, NE, substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN80FA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN80FA013), Dec 22, 1979: Rockwell 500B (N6194X), Santa Fe, NM, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB SEA78FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA78FA062), Sep 6, 1978: Aero Comdr 500B (N6112X), Great Falls, MT, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB NYC78FNA40](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC78FNA40-201221), Jul 31, 1978: Aero Comdr 500B (N6324U), Boston, MA, substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD78FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD78FA056), Mar 31, 1978: Aero Comdr 500B (N313UT), Salisbury, MD, destroyed, 5 fatal
- [NTSB MKC78FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC78FA025), Mar 7, 1978: Aero Comdr 500B (N888CA), Hutchinson, KS, substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA78FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA78FA017), Jan 5, 1978: Aero Comdr 500B (N6308U), Miles City, MT, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB SEA77DYA16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA77DYA16), Apr 2, 1977: Aero Comdr 500B (N223LH), Twin Falls, ID, destroyed

All 81: https://openairdocs.org/model/aero-commander-500-b/ntsb.md

## FAA accident and incident reports (132, newest 50)

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 20260317005219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260317005219A), Mar 17, 2026: Aero Commander 500-B (N444CA), Chesterfield, MO, Destroyed, 1 fatal. The 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…
- [Incident 20250711013239I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250711013239I), Jul 11, 2025: Aero Commander 500-B (N329RS), Kzph, FL, Minor damage. Pilot opted for a short-field landing exercise, sink rate appeared slightly high, so throttle adjustments were made to stabilize descent without…
- [Accident 20231107016699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20231107016699A), Nov 7, 2023: Aero Commander 500-B (N118PW), Horton, MI, Substantial damage. While 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…
- [Incident 20231026022219I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20231026022219I), Oct 26, 2023: Aero Commander 500-B (N443WA), Tampa Bay, FL, Minor damage. During taxi to park on the ramp, the right tire departed the tarmac into the grassy area. The right-wing tip dipped, and the leading edge was damaged after…
- [Accident 20230128001989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230128001989A), Jan 28, 2023: Aero Commander 500-B (N107DF), Sylacauga, AL, Substantial damage. On January 28, 2023, about 17:40 CST a twin-engine Aero Commander 500-B airplane, [privacy data omitted], experience a loss of engine power during cruise…
- [Incident 20221118020019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20221118020019I), Nov 18, 2022: Aero Commander 500-B (N6106X), Carolina, PR, Minor damage. [privacy data omitted] Departed tjsj VFR to tupw. Landing attempted at tupw; diverted to tjsj due to landing gear issues. Situation was communicated at 1640Z…
- [Incident 20210829015159I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210829015159I), Aug 29, 2021: Aero Commander 500-B (N501TC), Columbia, CA, Minor damage. On August 29, 2021 N501TC a 500 Aero Commander was involved in an incident when the aircraft landing gear retracted during a ground taxi after landing. At the…
- [Incident 20210519004019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210519004019I), May 19, 2021: Aero Commander 500-B (N610BW), Tampa, FL, Minor damage. On may 19, 2021, at 0321 EDT, a rockwell international Aero Commander 500-B, N610BW, registered central airlines inc., had its nose landing gear (NLG) tire…
- [Accident 20200327009259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200327009259A), Mar 27, 2020: Aero Commander 500-B (N516DT), Opalocka, FL, Substantial damage. Pilot failed to extend the gear prior to landing. Aircraft lower surface contacted the runway. Pilot was able to get aircraft back into the air. Pilot then…
- [Incident 20180112000699I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180112000699I), Jan 12, 2018: Aero Commander 500-B (N324RR), Atlanta, GA, Minor damage. Aircraft struck a deer during take off and continued to destination bhm. Upon exiting the aircraft damage was noted.
- [Accident 20150819014039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150819014039A), Aug 19, 2015: Aero Commander 500-B (N1010F), Dallesport, WA, Substantial damage. At uncontrolled airport pilot made radio call to taxi for takeoff on runway 31. At departure end of 31 pilot made radio call for takeoff from 31. A contractor…
- [Accident 20141118021039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20141118021039A), Nov 18, 2014: Aero Commander 500-B (N30MB), Chicago, IL, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Pilot in command (PIC) of N30MB, an Aero Commander, departed runway 31C at midway international airport (mdw) in Chicago, Illinois at approximately 08:38 UTC.…
- [Incident 20141113023959I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20141113023959I), Nov 13, 2014: Aero Commander 500-B (N304JT), Oklahoma City, OK, Minor damage. Aircraft struck a bird during short final approach to runway 35L.
- [Incident 20140927016789I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140927016789I), Sep 27, 2014: Aero Commander 500-B (N6172X), Frederick, MD, Minor damage. On rollout at @30-40 mph, both main gear collapsed.
- [Accident 20131030021729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20131030021729A), Oct 30, 2013: Aero Commander 500-B (N917GT), Lubbock, TX, Substantial damage. On October 30, 2013, at 2140 CDT, an Aero Commander 500-B, bearing registration number N917GT, registered to central air southwest inc, landed on runway 35L at…
- [Accident 20130301003439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130301003439A), Mar 1, 2013: Aero Commander 500-B (N93AA), Broomfield, CO, Substantial damage. On March 01, 2013 at 15:45 MST, an Aero Commander 500B, N93AA, registered to houston air impacted the grounds of the omni interlocken resort golf course. The…
- [Incident 20121010022399I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20121010022399I), Oct 10, 2012: Aero Commander 500-B (N1165Z), Porterville, CA, No damage. Aircraft departed bfl to ptv on 10/10/2012 with 55 gallons of fuel. The aircraft was on final to ptv around 2:30PM when the aircraft experienced a total power…
- [Incident 20120117000609I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120117000609I), Jan 17, 2012: Aero Commander 500-B (N444CA), Eden Prairie, MN, No damage. During climb from fcm the pilot noticed RPM drop for the left engine followed by other guages for the left side also dropping. Minneapolis approach was…
- [Accident 20120113001889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120113001889A), Jan 13, 2012: Aero Commander 500-B (N524HW), Bartlesville, OK, Destroyed. Aircraft departed mkc for cuh, approximately 10 miles south of bvo both engines shutdown; pilot turned aircraft back towards bco and attempted landing;…
- [Accident 20101227054099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20101227054099A), Dec 27, 2010: Aero Comman 500-B (N888CA), Columbus, OH, Substantial damage. While on a down wind approach to runway 27L at osu the pilot of N888CA declared an emergency. The aircraft descended sharply on the base leg hitting the ground…
- [Incident 20100818043059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100818043059I), Aug 18, 2010: Aero Comman 500-B (N110WB), Brooksville, FL, Minor damage. During normal landing in calm winds, pilot lowered the landing gear and confirmed normal dear down indications. Pilot touched down smoothly and continued to…
- [Accident 20100811041329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100811041329A), Aug 11, 2010: Aero Comman 500-B (N500FV), Burns, OR, Substantial damage, 2 fatal. On August 11, 2010, about 0855 pacific daylight time, an Aero commander 500B, N500FV, impacted the terrain about 87 miles south of Burns, oregen. The private…
- [Incident 20100205026989I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100205026989I), Feb 5, 2010: Aero Comman 500-B (N415BH), Chicago, IL, Minor damage. Pilot reported an unsafe nose gear indication. During a low pass the mdw tower reported that the nose gear appeared to be down. During the landing roll out the…
- [Accident 20090317005409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090317005409A), Mar 17, 2009: Gulstm 500B (N175AC), Pontiac, MI, Minor damage. (-23) Student pilot was landing on runway 27R with winds reported 200 at 13 gusting 19. Student touched down right of runway centerline and during rollout…
- [Incident 20080619834909I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080619834909I), Jun 19, 2008: Gulstm 500B (N324RR), Kansas City, MO, No damage. (-23)During cruise flight the aircraft lost hydraulic pressure. On approach to mkc pilot used the emergency extension system to extend gear and landed without…
- [Accident 20080601854979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080601854979A), Jun 1, 2008: Aerocd 500B (N411FS), Charlotte Amal, U.S. Virgin Islands, Substantial damage. On June 12, 2008 this office received a report from st. thomas; air traffic control reporting that on June 1, 2008 aero commander 500B, aircraft registration…
- [Accident 20080116010449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080116010449A), Jan 16, 2008: Gulstm 500B (N712AT), Tulsa, OK, Destroyed, 1 fatal. (-23) Aircraft departed Tulsa international (tul) airport at 2240HRS CST enroute to wiley post (pwa). After departure tul tower called pilot and he reported a…
- [Incident 20071231830989I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20071231830989I), Dec 31, 2007: Gulstm 500B (N107DF), Louisville, KY, Minor damage. (-23) The pilot of the aircraft reported moderate to severe turbulence during his approach to Louisville Bowman Field (see pilot statement). At the time he…
- [Accident 20071114826169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20071114826169A), Nov 14, 2007: Gulstm 500B (N444CB), Kansas City, MO, Substantial damage. (-23) The pilot stated that he had extended the landing gear 2 miles south of the mkc airport at 160 mph and 3 green lights were indicated on his final…
- [Incident 20061012022879I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20061012022879I), Oct 12, 2006: Gulstm 500B (N516DT), Wichita, KS, Minor damage. (-23) On October 12, 2006, at 2110 local time, aircraft N516DT nose landing gear tire blew on landing causing minor damage to the wheel assembly.
- [Incident 20060915019589I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060915019589I), Sep 15, 2006: Gulstm 500B (N446AE), Omaha, NE. (-23) N44AE, GA-500-B, being operated by central air southwest, inc., was in cruise flight, enroute to Omaha, NE, when the left engine started to lose RPM. The…
- [Incident 20060417004499I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060417004499I), Apr 17, 2006: Gulstm 500B (N516DT), Kansas City, MO, Minor damage. (-23) During an approach to land, the nose wheel position light indicated a malfunction. After trouble shooting the system, the pilot made two "fly-bys" the…
- [Accident 20051116031999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20051116031999A), Nov 16, 2005: Gulstm 500B (N1153C), Gaylord, MI, Destroyed, 1 fatal. (-23) On November 16, 2005 at approximately 2305, N1153C (GA-500-B), operated by central air southwest inc. impacted terrain on approach to Gaylord airport…
- [Incident 20050928023089I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050928023089I), Sep 28, 2005: Gulstm 500B (N6224X), Heber, UT, Minor damage. (-23) Pilot reported all 3 gear lights were green. Upon touchdown the nose gear retracted allowing the aircraft to touch down on the nose of the aircraft.…
- [Incident 20040811021249I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040811021249I), Aug 11, 2004: Gulstm 500B (N127KH), Omaha, NE. (-23) N127KH being operated by central air southwest inc., departed Omaha, NE., on a flight to Kansas city, MO. At approximately 500 feet of altitude the right…
- [Incident 20031211033989I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20031211033989I), Dec 11, 2003: Gulstm 500B (N615MT), Bloomington-Nor, IL. (-23) Aircraft departed from chicago midway enroute to st. louis lambert and was 5 miles south of Bloomington, IL at 6000 ft when aircraft started to…
- [Accident 20030528010979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030528010979A), May 28, 2003: Gulstm 500B (N64TS), Grand Canyon, AZ, Substantial damage. (-23) Prior to flight the pilot received a full weather brief, there was blue sky to the south, west was scattered clouds and to the east and north there was…
- [Incident 20030304002289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030304002289I), Mar 4, 2003: Gulstm 500B (N353CC), Stockton, CA, Minor damage. (-23) On approach to sck, the pilot put the landing gear switch to the down position and received no green light for nose gear. He did one go around to try to…
- [Accident 20021101036079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20021101036079A), Nov 1, 2002: Gulstm 500B (N1HV), Rayville, LA, Destroyed, 3 fatal. (-23) There were several witnesses that either heard the airplane or saw the airplane for a few seconds before it disappeared from their view. One witness, who…
- [Accident 20020603015079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020603015079A), Jun 3, 2002: Gulstm 500B (N78336), Dominica, DO, No damage, 2 fatal. (-23) On may 31, 2002, at 1315 local time an accident was reported near the vicinity of Dominica island (tdpd). The company involved in this accident was…
- [Incident 20020226002909I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020226002909I), Feb 26, 2002: Gulstm 500A (N9382R), Billings, MT. (-23) During cruise at 12,000 ft. the LH engine began to surge and the aircraft yawed left and the pilot noticed the left engine running rough. Occurrence…
- [Incident 20010802026719I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010802026719I), Aug 2, 2001: Gulstm 500B (N712AT), Peoria, IL, Minor damage. (-23) During night taxi operations, the pilot of N712AT, collided with a chain link fence in the ramp area, and sustained damage to the right wing tip lense…
- [Incident 20010410007689I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010410007689I), Apr 10, 2001: Gulstm 500B (N6106X), Newport, RI, Minor damage. (-23)Right main gear collapsed on the runway after landing, stopping, and making a 180 degree turn for taxi. A gear swing was performed following this incident…
- [Incident 20010329008339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010329008339I), Mar 29, 2001: Gulstm 500B (N615MT), Bennett, CO. (-23) Upon arrival at the scene, aircraft was found without any damage. A visual inspection of the fuel tanks was made by inspectors from the denver FSDO and…
- [Incident 20010120001569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010120001569I), Jan 20, 2001: Gulstm 500B (N690RR), Omaha, NE. (-23) N690RR, enroute Kansas city, MO. To Omaha, NE. Was on descent into Omaha when the pilot felt the a/c yaw so he shut down the left engine. The a/c landed…
- [Incident 20001013024599I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20001013024599I), Oct 13, 2000: Gulstm 500B (N411JF), Hutchinson, MN. (-23) During cruise flight, pilot heard loud bang. Instrument scan revealed left engine oil pressure reading low and oil temp rising. Pilot shutdown engine,…
- [Accident 19990512005059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990512005059A), May 12, 1999: Gulstm 500B (N6138X), Nassau, Bahamas, Destroyed. Acft crashed into the ocean and was destroyed, the pilot/sole occupant has not yet been located, other circumstances are unknown at this time, the accident…
- [Incident 19990505016499I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990505016499I), May 5, 1999: Gulstm 500B (N888CA), St Paul, MN. During cruise flight, number 2 engine RPM decreased from 2300 RPM to 1100 RPM in 2 seconds. Pilot was unable to restore engine power. Propeller was feathered…
- [Incident 19990408021059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990408021059I), Apr 8, 1999: Gulstm 500B (N524HW), Cleveland, OH. Pilot landed on wrong runway. Cleared to land on 23R. Landed on runway 23L.
- [Incident 19990211012169I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990211012169I), Feb 11, 1999: Gulstm 500B (N922BS), Grand Island, NE. The crew of N922BS was on IFR flight plan transporting cargo from oma to gri. A few minutes after departure, they encountered icing conditions and noticed the…

All 132: https://openairdocs.org/model/aero-commander-500-b/incidents.md

## Service difficulty reports (82, newest 50)

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

- [SDR ZJW201802270001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ZJW201802270001), Dec 31, 2017: STUD. BROKEN. LEFT ENGINE FEATHERED DUE TO LOW OIL PRESSURE. NUMBER 2 CYLINDER STUDS BROKEN.
- [SDR ZJWA201709190001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ZJWA201709190001), Sep 19, 2017: CLEVIS. BROKEN. LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR WOULD NOT FULLY RETRACT AND EXTENDED SLOWLY. THE CLEVIS HAD BROKEN CAUSING ONLY THE AUXILIARY ACTUATOR TO BE FUNCTIONING.
- [SDR 2017FA0000598](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000598), Apr 27, 2017: LINE. LEAKING. AFTER PARKING AND SHUTTING THE ENGINES DOWN, NOTICED HYDRAULIC FLUID DRIPPING FROM THE LT NACELLE. FURTHER INVESTIGATION SHOWED EVIDENCE OF A LEAK. THE FLIGHT W
- [SDR CA150417005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150417005), Apr 15, 2015: PRESSURE SWITCH. FAILED. (CAN) HYDRAULIC SYS PRESS SWITCH INTERNAL FAILURE CAUSED ALL HYD SYSTEM FLUID TO ESCAPE OUT PRESS SWITCH DRAINING ALL FLUID. LANDING GEAR WAS SELECTED DOWN USIN
- [SDR ZJWA201412300001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ZJWA201412300001), Dec 10, 2014: DRIVE GEAR. BROKEN. LEFT ENGINE POWER LOSS. RETURNED TO RICHMOND AIRPORT (KRIC).
- [SDR 2012FA0000788](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000788), Nov 15, 2012: WIRE. DAMAGED. AFTER FINDING A BROKEN WIRE ON THE FUEL LEVEL TRANSMITTER OF ANOTHER ACFT OF THE SAME MAKE AND MODEL, MECHANIC INSPECTED AND FOUND FUEL LEVEL TRANSMITTER WITH B
- [SDR 2012FA0000753](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000753), Oct 25, 2012: WIRE. BROKEN. AFTER AN OCCURANCE OF AN OFF AIRPORT LANDING, DUE TO FUEL STARVATION, ON OCT 10,2012, WITH FUEL GUAGE SHOWING 60 GALLONS ON BOARD. THE MECHANIC FOUND A BROKEN W
- [SDR 2012FA0000424](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000424), May 12, 2012: MOUNT. CRACKED. ON ANNUAL INSP, FOUND LT AND RT ENGINE TURBO MOUNTS CRACKED AT THE UPPER TURBO ATTACH POINT. PARTS WERE SENT BACK FOR REPAIR AND REINSTALLATION.
- [SDR ZJWA2010F00121](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ZJWA2010F00121), Jun 2, 2010: CRANKCASE. CRACKED. PILOT HAD LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE ON LT ENGINE AND SHUT ENGINE DOWN AND LANDED AS SOON AS PRACTICAL. A CRACK WAS FOUND ON THE CRANKCASE AT THE TOP FWD STUD HOLE OF
- [SDR 2010F00042](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010F00042), Feb 17, 2010: SHAFT. WORN. AFTER LOWERING THE LANDING GEAR THERE WAS NO NOSE GEAR GREEN DOWN AND LOCKED LOCATION. THE PILOT DID A FLY-BY AND THE TOWER THOUGHT ALL 3 GEAR LOOKED DOWN. AFTE
- [SDR ZJWA2010F00041](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ZJWA2010F00041), Feb 17, 2010: SHAFT. WORN. AFTER LOWERING THE LANDING GEAR THERE WAS NO NOSE GEAR GREEN DOWN AND LOCKED LOCATION. THE PILOT DID A FLY-BY AND THE TOWER THOUGHT ALL 3 GEAR LOOKED DOWN. AFTE
- [SDR 2010F00040](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010F00040), Feb 16, 2010: SHAFT. WORN. AFTER LOWERING THE LANDING GEAR, THE NOSE GEAR LIGHT DID NOT COME ON. A FLY BY WAS DONE AND THE TOWER THOUGHT THE GEAR LOOKED DOWN. THE ACFT LANDED NORMALLY BUT
- [SDR 2009FA0000951](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0000951), Oct 16, 2009: PLUG. DAMAGED. LT ENG STARTED LOSING RPM. PILOT REPORTED FUEL PRESSURE DROPPED BELOW NORMAL RANGE BUT HAVE TO BELIEVE IT WAS OIL PRESSURE. ENG WAS CAGED AND LANDED SAFELY. THE
- [SDR ZJWA8222009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ZJWA8222009), Aug 24, 2009: FITTING. DISLODGED. THE PILOT WAS UNABLE TO RETARD THE RT THROTTLE TO SLOW DOWN ON DESCENT FOR LANDING. SHUTDOWN AND FEATHERED ENG. WAS UNABLE TO TAXI ALL THE WAY INTO THE RAMP DUE
- [SDR ZJWA5509](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ZJWA5509), May 5, 2009: TUBE. SPLIT. NOSE TIRE WENT FLAT ON LANDING. THE PILOT FELT THE NOSE GO FLAT ON ROLL OUT. HE HELD PRESSURE OFF UNTIL HE GOT AS SLOW AS POSSIBLE AND STOPPED ON THE RUNWAY. MX
- [SDR CA071207004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA071207004), Nov 30, 2007: ENGINE. POWER LOSS. (CAN) AFTER 45 MINUTE FLIGHT BOTH ENGINES BEGAN LOSING PWR WITH NO FUEL FLOW INDICATIONS OR FUEL PRESSURE INDICATIONS. ENGINES WOULD ONLY DEVELOP IDLE PWR. PILO
- [SDR 813200701](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/813200701), Aug 14, 2007: ROCKER SHAFT. BROKEN. LEFT ENGINE PILOT NOTICED PARTIAL POWER LOSS. AFTER LANDING THERE WAS A LARGE OIL LEAK FROM THE NR 6 EXHAUST PUSHROD TUBE WHICH HAD BEEN JARRED LOOSE AND UNCLIP
- [SDR 5072007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/5072007), May 1, 2007: CYLINDER. BROKEN. THE HOLD DOWN STUDS ON NR 2 CYLINDER BROKE CAUSING ON OIL LEAK TO LOSS OIL PRESSURE.
- [SDR 041907](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/041907), Apr 19, 2007: SPACER. BROKEN. PILOT REPORTED A VIOLENT NOSE SHIMMY ON LANDING. THE LINK STUD ON THE SPACER ASSEMBLY P/N ES10119 HAD BROKEN CAUSING THE STEERING ACTUATOR TO NO LONGER BE ATTAC
- [SDR 040607](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/040607), Apr 6, 2007: FLOW DIVIDER. LEAKING. THE RT ENGINE EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF POWER AND INDICATED A SIGNIFICANT INCREASE IN FUEL FLOW. THE ENGINE WAS SHUTDOWN AND A THE AIRCRAFT LANDED AT THE NEXT AVAIL
- [SDR 01302007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/01302007), Jan 30, 2007: PUMP. DAMAGED. LEFT VACUUM PUMP LOOSENED FROM ENGINE AND CAUSED A LOOSE OF OIL PRESSURE. THE VACUUM PUMP DRIVE WAS DAMAGED IN THAT THE GEAR WAS ROUNDED OFF. IT WAS HARD TO DET
- [SDR ZJWA10122006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ZJWA10122006), Oct 12, 2006: TUBE. TORN. NOSE TIRE WAS FLAT ON LANDING. PILOT HAD SHIMMY AND VIBRATION ON ROLL-OUT. IN TRYING TO TAXI OFF THE RUNWAY, THE TIRE ROLLED OFF THE RIM AND BROKE THE NOSE WHEE
- [SDR ZJWA102306001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ZJWA102306001), Sep 15, 2006: EXHAUST VALVE. LOOSE. LEFT ENGINE WAS LOSING RPM. WHEN RPM GOT BELOW 2000 THE PILOT FEATHERED THE ENGINE AND LANDED SAFELY. AT ENGINE TEAR DOWN THE NR 5 CYLINDER EXHAUST SEAT HAD COM
- [SDR 41706](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/41706), Apr 17, 2006: CLEVIS PIN. BROKEN. NOSE GEAR WOULD NOT COME DOWN AND LOCK ALL THE WAY. NOSE GEAR DOWN LIGHT WAS NOT ON. RETRACT ACTUATOR WAS BROKEN AT TOP END AND INTERFERED WITH DRAG BRACE MOVEM
- [SDR ZJWA462006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ZJWA462006), Apr 6, 2006: ROD BEARING. DELAMINATED. METAL CONTAMINATION IN OIL SCREEN DURING INSPECTION. REMOVED ALL CYLINDERS AND RODS AND FOUND 2 ROD BEARINGS FLAKING METAL OFF. THESE 2 BEARINGS AND ONE OTHER W
- [SDR ZJW2006F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ZJW2006F00000), Jan 25, 2006: CAMSHAFT. BROKEN. RT ENGINE HAD NO RPM CONTROL TAKING OFF. PROPELLER DID NOT FEATHER WHEN FEATHER WAS SELECTED. AC LANDED SAFELY AND FEATHER AFTER SHUTDOWN. TEARDOWN OF ENGINE TH
- [SDR ZJW2006F00001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ZJW2006F00001), Dec 29, 2005: CRANKSHAFT. BROKEN. PILOT REPORTED LT ENGINE QUIT ON SHORT FINAL. ENGINE FEATHERED ITSELF AND LANDED SAFELY. THE CRANKSHAFT AND CRANKCASE HAD BROKEN BETWEEN NR 4 AND NR 5 CYLINDER.
- [SDR CA050824019](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA050824019), Aug 7, 2005: MAGNETO. FAILED. (CAN) DURING A ROUTINE COMPANY FLIGHT, THE NR 1 ENGINE STARTED RUNNING ROUGH. THE AIRCRAFT LANDED AND CALLED MAINTENANCE. UPON INSPECTION THE LT MAG WAS FOUND S
- [SDR 2005FA0000071](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000071), Jan 28, 2005: CRANKCASE. CRACKED. CRANKCASE, LARGE CRACK UNDER NR 2 CYLINDER, RESULTING IN MASIVE OIL LOSS. (K)
- [SDR 24KM1](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/24KM1), Nov 30, 2004: BRACKET. CRACKED. A CRACK APPROXIMATELY 2.5 INCHES LONG WAS NOTICED IN THE UPPER PORTION OF THE TURBO CHARGER ATTACH BRACKET. UPON REMOVAL OF FROM THE ENGINE MOUNT NUMEROUS CRACK
- [SDR H3AA1](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/H3AA1), Nov 30, 2004: BRACKET. CRACKED. A CRACK APPROXIMATELY 2.5 INCHES LONG WAS NOTICED IN THE UPPER PORTION OF THE TURBO CHARGER ATTACH BRACKET. UPON REMOVAL OF FROM THE ENGINE MOUNT NUMEROUS CRACK
- [SDR ZJW2004F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ZJW2004F00000), Oct 26, 2004: CRANKCASE. DAMAGED. ENGINE LOST POWER DUE TO LOSS OF OIL. ENGINE WAS CAGED IN OMA AND LANDED SAFELY. GROUND INSPECTION SHOWED HOLE IN CRANKCASE. PROBABLY ROD CAP SEPARATION DUE TO 
- [SDR 2004FA0000762](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000762), Sep 22, 2004: CYLINDER. SEIZED. NR CYLINDER ON LT ENGINE SEPARATED BETWEEN CYLINDER BASE AND FIRST SET OF STEEL COOLING FINS. THE CONNECTING ROD WAS TORN FROM THE CRANKSHAFT. THE SEPARATION AL
- [SDR ZJW2004F00001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ZJW2004F00001), Sep 14, 2004: CAP. OUT OF POSITION. NR 5 CYLINDER WRIST PIN CAP ROLLED UP IN PISTON. CAUSE METAL FRAGMENTS IN OIL SCREEN. RESTRICTED OIL FLOW TO GOVERNOR. CAUSED DROP IN RPM. ENGINE WAS FEATHERED 
- [SDR ZJW2004F00002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ZJW2004F00002), Sep 13, 2004: CYLINDER. BROKEN. NR 1 CYLINDER BARREL BROKE CAUSING PISTON TO BE CAUGHT ON THE DOWN STROKE. THEN ROD BOLTS BROKE AND ROD CAP CAME OFF. ENGINE LOST MUCH OF OIL AND WAS FEATHERED 
- [SDR 2004F00093](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004F00093), Sep 1, 2003: TURBOCHARGER. FAULTY. TURBOCHARGER LOW IN PERFORMANCE DURING FLIGHT. TURBOCHARGER SHIPPED TO MFG, FOR INSPECTION. PRELIMINARY EVALUATION: COMPRESSOR RUB.
- [SDR 2004F00092](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004F00092), Sep 1, 2003: TURBOCHARGER. MALFUNCTIONED. TURBOCHARGER REPORTED BY TOWER TO BE SMOKING DURING APPROACH. TURBOCHARGER SHIPPED TO MFG FOR INSPECTION. PRELIMINARY EVALUATION: COMPRESSOR RUB.
- [SDR AUS20020643](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020643), Jun 28, 2002: CLEVIS. FRACTURED. (AUS) MAIN LANDING GEAR HYDRAULIC RAM RODEND CLEVIS FRACTURED.
- [SDR AUS20020563](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020563), May 29, 2002: COOLING FAN. SEIZED. (AUS) GPS COOLING FAN SEIZED.
- [SDR 2002FA0000642](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000642), May 14, 2002: CONTROL CABLE. BROKEN. ELEVATOR TRIM CABLE BROKE WHILE ON APPROACH. CABLE BROKE WHERE IT WRAPPED AROUND AN AUTOPILOT TRIM ACTUATOR THAT HAD BEEN DEACTIVATED. CORRECTIVE ACTION WAS TO 
- [SDR AUS20020384](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020384), Apr 19, 2002: INDICATOR. DAMAGED. (AUS) TURN COORDINATOR INDICATION ON RT TURN ONLY. INVESTIGATION FOUND INTERNALLY THAT THE INDICATOR FORK HAD DISLODGED FROM THE ROTOR BUMP POST.
- [SDR 2001FA0000497](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001FA0000497), Oct 22, 2001: CRANKCASE. CRACKED. CRANKCASE WAS CRACKED AT NR 2 UPPER CYLINDER STUD AND LEAD INTO OIL PRESSURE GALLEY. ENGINE LOST OIL PRESSURE AND WAS FEATHERED.
- [SDR AUS20010673](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20010673), Jun 21, 2001: INDICATOR. FAILED. (AUS) TRIPLE GAUGE FAILED AND FILLED WITH FUEL.
- [SDR 20010323CW008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010323CW008), Jan 30, 2001: CRANKCASE. LEAKING. NR 2 CYLINDER BASE DEVELOPED OIL LEAK AND ENGINE WAS SHUT DOWN. ONE CYLINDER BASE STUD WAS BROKEN AND 5 OTHERS, THE NUTS BACKED OFF DUE TOTHE STUDS LOOSENING IN
- [SDR 20010327CW008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010327CW008), Jan 29, 2001: ROD BOLT. BROKEN. NR 4 CYLINDER BOTH ROD BOLTS BROKEN. CYLINDER WAS BROKEN FREE OF CRANKCASE ALL THE CYLINDER HOLD DOWN STUDS BROKEN.
- [SDR 20010323CW002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010323CW002), Jan 26, 2001: MAGNETO. FAILED. ENGINE WAS REMOVED FOR TBO DUE WHEN INSPECTED MAGS FOR SERVICEABLILITY. CAN HEAR CLICK INTERNALLY. DETERMIND MAG TO BE UNSERVICEABLE. PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE, SUSPE
- [SDR 20010222CW005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010222CW005), Jan 9, 2001: COIL. DAMAGED. MAGNETO REMOVED FROM UNSERVICEABLE ENGINE. DURING INSPECTION TO DETERMINE SERVICEABILITY, FOUND COIL WIRE BROKEN AT POINTS END JUST BEFORE SPADE CONNECTOR.
- [SDR 20001227SH010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001227SH010), Dec 6, 2000: MAGNETO. FAILED. PRE-FLIGHT RUN UP MAGNET CHECK REVEALED MAGNETO DEAD. POST-REPLACEMENT INSPECTION REVEALED EXCESSIVE. RADIAL AND END PLAY ON ROTATING MAGNET SHAFT POINTS WOULD 
- [SDR 20001227SH011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001227SH011), Dec 5, 2000: CAPACITOR. INOPERATIVE. PRE-FLIGHT RUN UP REVEALED EXCESS RPM DROP ON MAG CHECK. POST-REPLACEMENT INSPECTION REVEALED POINTS BURNED AND CAPACITOR WIRE BROKEN AT CONNECTOR END. (X)
- [SDR 20001207SH008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001207SH008), Nov 9, 2000: WIRE. BROKEN. PILOT REPORT MAGNETO INOPERATIVE. POST-REPLACEMENT INSPECTION REVEALED POINTS BURNT, CAPACITOR WIRE BROKEN AT CAPACITOR END. (X)

All 82: https://openairdocs.org/model/aero-commander-500-b/reports.md

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (253, 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 SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC
- [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 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 SA00103DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00103DE): Installation of Infrared Imaging System and Recording System and Monitors, for (S/N 1555-198). Dart Aerospace Company
- [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 SA02019WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02019WI): Installation of the Trig Avionics TX56, TX56A, TX57, or TX57A VHF Nav-Com Radio. Peregrine
- [STC SA01435LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01435LA): Installation of engines modified with Firewall Forward Technologies LLC modified camshaft. Centri-Lube Technologies LLC
- [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 SA11137SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA11137SC): Installation of Plane-Power ALT-FLX alternator. Hartzell Engine Technologies, LLC
- [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 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 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 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
- [STC SA00024NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00024NY): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K007 on single or multi-engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Lycoming reciprocating engines of 450 horsepower or less. Airwolf Filter Corporation
- [STC SA01933LA-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01933LA-D): Installation of Garmin Model 400W / 500W Series GPS-WAAS Navigation System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA02212AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02212AK): Replacement of existing landing and/or taxi light reflector and bulbs with high intensity discharge (HID) lighting systems. Seaplanes North LLC
- [STC SA2586NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2586NM): Installation of J.P. Instruments temperature monitoring systems. J P Instruments
- [STC SA00382BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00382BO): Installation of Globalstar Antenna and Cradle provisions to support a Globalstar GPS-1700 in non-composite airplanes. Avidyne Corporation

All 253: https://openairdocs.org/model/aero-commander-500-b/stcs.md

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