# Aero Commander 500-U - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 0141108 - Manufacturer (registry): AERO COMMANDER - Model: 500-U - 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: 3 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/aero-commander-500-u 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 98-08-25 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-08-25-R1): Nose Landing Gear (NLG) Drag Link Bolt · Twin Commander 500-S, 500-U, 680-F and 9 more. Effective Jan 5, 1999 - [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 94-04-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-04-14): Spar Cap · Twin Commander 500-S, 500-U, 680-FL(P) and 6 more. Effective Apr 12, 1994 - [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 Historical (superseded or no longer in force): - [AD 98-08-25](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-08-25) (historical): Nose Landing Gear (NLG) Drag Link Bolt · Twin Commander 500-S, 500-U, 680-F and 9 more. Effective May 18, 1998 - [AD 96-12-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-12-08) (historical): Nose Landing Gear (NLG) Drag Link Bolt · Twin Commander 500-S, 500-U, 680-F and 8 more. Effective Jun 27, 1996 - [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 (3) - [N67SS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N67SS): [Calongne Klint](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CALONGNE%20KLINT), [Cypress, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Cypress), S/N 1727-30 - [N757DD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N757DD): [Bosco74 LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOSCO74%20LLC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1966, S/N 1652-9 - [N999GB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N999GB): [Plane Services LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PLANE%20SERVICES%20LLC), [Twin Falls, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Twin%20Falls), S/N 1717-27 ## NTSB investigations (3) 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 ATL02LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA046), Feb 12, 2002: Aero Commander 500U (N441WW), Copperhill, TN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The 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 terrain - [NTSB FTW96LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA139), Feb 16, 1996: Rockwell 500U (N197K), Hampton, AR, substantial damage. Probable cause: Improper 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… - [NTSB MIA89LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA086), Feb 16, 1989: Aero Commander 500U (N1010U), Daytona Beach, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: CONTROL MALFUNCTION OF UNDETERMINED CAUSE THAT MADE FURTHER FLIGHT INADVISABLE. ## FAA accident and incident reports (9) 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. - [Incident 20201020014599I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201020014599I), Oct 20, 2020: Aero Commander 500-U (N607MM), Tampa, FL, Minor damage. A 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… - [Incident 20041216033039I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20041216033039I), Dec 16, 2004: Gulstm 500U (N607MM), Des Moines, IA, Minor damage. (-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,… - [Accident 20020212001699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020212001699A), Feb 12, 2002: Gulstm 500U (N441WW), Copperhill, TN, No damage. (.19) On February 12, 2002, about 1530 eastern standard time, an aero commander 500U, N441WW, registered to aircenter, inc., collided with wooded terrain in… - [Accident 19960216046689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960216046689A), Feb 16, 1996: Gulstm 500U (N197K), AR, Substantial damage. Twin 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.… - [Incident 19931119048239I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19931119048239I), Nov 19, 1993: Gulstm 500U (N607MM), Wichita, KS, Minor damage. Pilot failed to extend landing gear. Landed gear up. - [Accident 19890216002019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890216002019A), Feb 16, 1989: Gulstm 500U (N1010U), Daytona Beach, FL, Substantial damage. Pilot reported loud bang in rear of aircraft and restricted elevator. Aborted, gear up. No control system defects. - [Incident 19801002080949I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19801002080949I), Oct 2, 1980: Rkwell 500U (N999GB), San Diego, CA, Minor damage. While taxiing to parking aircraft struck two parked aircraft. - [Incident 19800412038079I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800412038079I), Apr 12, 1980: Rkwell 500A (N75CG), Key West, FL, Minor damage. Brake failed. Aircraft ran off taxiway. - [Accident 19760316005329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760316005329A), Mar 16, 1976: Rkwell 500U (N4590E), GA, Substantial damage ## Service difficulty reports (3) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR AUS20030678](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20030678), Jul 4, 2003: ROD END. FRACTURED. (AUS) MAIN LANDING GEAR ACTUATOR RODEND FRACTURED AT GREASE NIPPLE HOLE. - [SDR AUS20020008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020008), Jan 3, 2002: BEARING. DELAMINATED. (AUS) ENGINE NO1 MAIN BEARING DELAMINATED. METAL CONTAMINATION OF OIL FILTERS. - [SDR AUS20011379](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20011379), Dec 12, 2001: BEARING. DELAMINATED. (AUS) NO3 MAIN BEARING SHELL DELAMINATED AND SHEDDING LARGE FLAKES OF BEARING MATERIAL. METAL CONTAMINATION OF OIL FILTER. BEARING HADA MANUFACTURERS STAMP (ML- ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (223, 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 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 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 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 - [STC SA02428SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02428SE): Installation of an Air Stream Switch for an electric time recording device on non-pressurized aircraft. Henry F Rogers/David E Polley - [STC SA00343BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00343BO): Installation of a single configuration or a dual configuration Avidyne Corporation Integrated Flight Display, Model IFD540 loaded with Release 10.0 software (or later FAA approved release). Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA00352BO PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00352BO%20PAGE%202): Installation of an Avidyne Corporation Mode A/C/S Transponder with ADS-B Out capability, Model AXP340 loaded with Version 3.13 software (or later FAA approved version),. Avidyne Corporation All 223: https://openairdocs.org/model/aero-commander-500-u/stcs.md --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.