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Aero Commander 500-U

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Aircraft model · Fixed wing multi engine · Airplane · registry code 0141108

Manufacturer (registry)
AERO COMMANDER
Model
500-U
Registry code
0141108
Registered
3 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 · 22

1966Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 17

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

1967In forceSuperseded2026
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Information bulletins that may apply · 1

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Registered aircraft · 3

N67SSCalongne Klint · Cypress, TXS/N 1727-30N757DDBosco74 LLC · Wilmington, DEBuilt 1966 · S/N 1652-9N999GBPlane Services LLC · Twin Falls, IDS/N 1717-27
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NTSB investigations · 3

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

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 3 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB ATL02LA046Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 500U · Copperhill, TNThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent collision with trees during emergency landing on unsuitable terrainFeb 12, 2002 · N441WW · Substantial damageNTSB FTW96LA139Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell 500U · Hampton, ARImproper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.Feb 16, 1996 · N197K · Substantial damageNTSB MIA89LA086Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 500U · Daytona Beach, FLControl malfunction of undetermined cause that made further flight inadvisable.Feb 16, 1989 · N1010U · Substantial damage
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FAA incident reports · 9

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

Incident 20201020014599IAero Commander 500-U · Tampa, FLA licensed mechanic had replaced both main gear actuators prior to this flight. The right main gear collapsed when the pilot tried to make a pedal turn to depart the ramp. It was found that the actuator had been rigged too short thus trying to pull the gear…Oct 20, 2020 · N607MM · Minor damageIncident 20041216033039IGulstm 500U · Des Moines, IA(-23) Aircraft was enroute from oma to dsm on an IFR flight plan. At 6000' during descent, the left engine had a catastrophic failure (crankshaft, camshaft, and crankcase fractured) that resulted in an in-flight fire. The fire was contained in the engine…Dec 16, 2004 · N607MM · Minor damageAccident 20020212001699AGulstm 500U · Copperhill, TN(.19) On February 12, 2002, about 1530 eastern standard time, an aero commander 500U, N441WW, registered to aircenter, inc., collided with wooded terrain in the big frog wilderness area of the cherokee national forest near Copperhill, Tennessee. The personal…Feb 12, 2002 · N441WW · No damageAccident 19960216046689AGulstm 500U · ARTwin commander 500U, N197K, on February 16, at 1430 local, had a forced landing in a field approximately two miles east of harrell, AR due to fuel exhaustion. Mr. Jeff lane the pilot holds a commercial, instrument, asel. An on the scene investigation on…Feb 16, 1996 · N197K · Substantial damageIncident 19931119048239IGulstm 500U · Wichita, KSPilot failed to extend landing gear. Landed gear up.Nov 19, 1993 · N607MM · Minor damageAccident 19890216002019AGulstm 500U · Daytona Beach, FLPilot reported loud bang in rear of aircraft and restricted elevator. Aborted, gear up. No control system defects.Feb 16, 1989 · N1010U · Substantial damageIncident 19801002080949IRkwell 500U · San Diego, CAWhile taxiing to parking aircraft struck two parked aircraft.Oct 2, 1980 · N999GB · Minor damageIncident 19800412038079IRkwell 500A · Key West, FLBrake failed. Aircraft ran off taxiway.Apr 12, 1980 · N75CG · Minor damageAccident 19760316005329ARkwell 500U · GAMar 16, 1976 · N4590E · Substantial damage
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Service difficulty reports · 3

SDR AUS20030678Rod End · fractured(AUS) MAIN LANDING GEAR ACTUATOR RODEND FRACTURED AT GREASE NIPPLE HOLE.Jul 4, 2003 · Gulstm 500U · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR AUS20020008Bearing · delaminated(AUS) ENGINE NO1 MAIN BEARING DELAMINATED. METAL CONTAMINATION OF OIL FILTERS.Jan 3, 2002 · Gulstm 500U · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR AUS20011379Bearing · delaminated(AUS) NO3 MAIN BEARING SHELL DELAMINATED AND SHEDDING LARGE FLAKES OF BEARING MATERIAL. METAL CONTAMINATION OF OIL FILTER. BEARING HADA MANUFACTURERS STAMP (ML-KS) DATE 2-00.Dec 12, 2001 · Gulstm 500U · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
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STCs that may be installed · 223

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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