# Aero Commander 500

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 0141102
- Manufacturer (registry): AERO COMMANDER
- Model: 500
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 2 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 7
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 163 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS 6A1](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/6A1) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Twin Commander Aircraft LLC
- Registered aircraft: 12
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/aero-commander-500

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

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

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

- [AD 2023-09-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-09-09): Exhaust Turbine System (Recip) · Aerostar PA-60-600 (Aerostar 600), PA-60-601 (Aerostar 601), PA-60-601P (Aerostar 601P) and 292 more. Effective Jul 17, 2023
- [AD 2022-03-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-03-15): Fuel Quantity Indicator · Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System (STC SA01899WI or SA02658SE). Effective Mar 21, 2022
- [AD 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 94-04-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-04-15): Spar Cap · Twin Commander 500, 560-A, 560-E and 3 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 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 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
- [AD 59-16-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/59-16-01): Fuel Line Routing · Twin Commander 500, 520, 560 and 5 more
- [AD 59-06-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/59-06-01): Elevator Front Spar · Twin Commander 500
- [AD 59-04-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/59-04-01): Stabilizer Rivets · Twin Commander 500, 560, 560-A and 4 more

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 SW-18-31](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-18-31): NAVIGATION, ATTITUDE, AND DIRECTION DATA SYSTEM. Issued Nov 21, 2018

## Registered aircraft (12)

- [N159K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N159K): [Island Hopper Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ISLAND%20HOPPER%20AIR%20LLC), [Ponte Vedra Beach, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Ponte%20Vedra%20Beach), built 1959, S/N 751
- [N289GR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N289GR): [Aerocomm LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AEROCOMM%20LLC), [Kalispell, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Kalispell), built 1959, S/N 795
- [N312EC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N312EC): [Amy Johan J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AMY%20JOHAN%20J), [Coral Springs, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Coral%20Springs), built 1958, S/N 676-27
- [N3836C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3836C): [Advanced Airways Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ADVANCED%20AIRWAYS%20INC), [Loxahatchee, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Loxahatchee), S/N 791
- [N503RT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N503RT): [Pew Don E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PEW%20DON%20E), [Queen Creek, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Queen%20Creek), built 1959, S/N 769
- [N6267B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6267B): [Rosario Angela](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROSARIO%20ANGELA), [San Juan, PR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PR/San%20Juan), built 1958, S/N 662
- [N6277B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6277B): [Cerra Eduardo](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CERRA%20EDUARDO), [Miami, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Miami), S/N 500-686-33
- [N6290B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6290B): [Caribbean Shuttle LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CARIBBEAN%20SHUTTLE%20LLC), [Aventura, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Aventura), built 1958, S/N 67929
- [N711NE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N711NE): [Commander Flight Group LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COMMANDER%20FLIGHT%20GROUP%20LLC), [Charlotte, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Charlotte), built 1958, S/N 667
- [N8460C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8460C): [State Of Alaska Dept Of Fish & Game](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STATE%20OF%20ALASKA%20DEPT%20OF%20FISH%20%26%20GAME), [Kodiak, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Kodiak), built 1959, S/N 500-799
- [N8498C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8498C): [Air Margarita](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIR%20MARGARITA), [San Juan, PR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PR/San%20Juan), built 1960, S/N 848
- [N99LQ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N99LQ): [Tab Associates Inc DBA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TAB%20ASSOCIATES%20INC%20DBA), [Port Saint Lucie, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Port%20Saint%20Lucie), built 1959, S/N 834

## NTSB investigations (47)

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 ERA10WA498](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10WA498), Sep 23, 2010: Aero Commander 500 (N100PV), Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA05LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA079), Mar 12, 2005: Rockwell Aero Commander 500 (N8498C), San Juan, PR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the pilot to follow the emergency checklist and his inadvertent operation of the airplane with known discrepancies resulting in landing overrun and on-ground collision with a ditch…
- [NTSB ATL04LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA065), Jan 11, 2004: Aero Commander 500 (N800SL), Allendale, SC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the hydraulic brake system accumulator due to a ruptured diaphragm. A factor was the ditch.
- [NTSB LAX02LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA001), Oct 8, 2001: Aero Commander 500 (N7846C), Petaluma, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadvertent (dark, nighttime) VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions and subsequent loss of altitude control. A factor in the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight…
- [NTSB MIA00FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00FA058), Dec 22, 1999: Aero Commander 500 (N6261B), Georgetown, SC, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The noninstrument-rated pilot's improper decision to attempt VFR flight into known instrument flight conditions, willful disregard of FAA Automated Flight Service Station weather forecast/weather…
- [NTSB CHI99LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA173), Jun 4, 1999: Aero Commander 500 (N711NE), Effingham, IL, substantial damage. Probable cause: inadvertent wheels-up landing and the checklist not followed by the pilot. The landing gear lever not engaged was an additional cause.
- [NTSB MIA95WA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95WA179), Jul 10, 1995: Aero Commander 500 (N89M), Treasure Cay, Bahamas, substantial damage, 1 fatal
- [NTSB MIA93IA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93IA083), Mar 7, 1993: Aero Commander 500 (N3836C), Everglades City, FL, incident, minor damage. Probable cause: THE PREEXISTING FATIGUE CRACKING OF THE PROPELLER HUB ARM IN THE BEARING RETENTION RADIUS DUE TO POLISHING AND WEAR OF THE RADIUS FROM CONTACT WITH THE SPLIT RINGS, RESULTING IN A PROPELLER BLADE…
- [NTSB MIA91LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA193), Aug 4, 1991: Aero Commander 500-698 (N3840C), Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean), destroyed. Probable cause: AN INFLIGHT LOSS OF POWER OF BOTH ENGINES FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS FOLLOWED BY A DITCHING IN THE OCEAN.
- [NTSB MIA88LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA043), Nov 20, 1987: North American 500 (N4111P), San Juan, PR, substantial damage
- [NTSB ATL86LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA033), Dec 1, 1985: Aero Commander 500 (N999B), Albany, GA, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA85IA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85IA156), Apr 24, 1985: Rockwell AC-500 (N3836C), Palm Beach, FL, incident, minor damage
- [NTSB NYC83LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA164), Jul 3, 1983: Aero Commander 500 (N100PV), Towanda, PA, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX83LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA074), Jan 18, 1983: Aero Commander 500 (N6239B), Dixon, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA81FA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA81FA083), Jun 11, 1981: Aero Comdr 500 (N711MK), Flagler Beach, FL, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB LAX80FVM03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80FVM03), Oct 17, 1979: Aero Comdr 500 (N4111P), San Francisco, CA, incident, minor damage
- [NTSB MIA80DA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA80DA002), Oct 4, 1979: Aero Comdr 500 (N3815C), Missing Aircraft, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB MIA79DA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79DA104), May 17, 1979: Aero Comdr 500 (N3836C), Treasure Cay, Burkina Faso, destroyed
- [NTSB ANC79DA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC79DA049), May 13, 1979: Rockwell IN 500 (N846VK), Emmonguk, AK, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW78FA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78FA085), Sep 23, 1978: Aero Comdr 500 (N6244B), Laredo, TX, destroyed, 7 fatal
- [NTSB MIA78FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA78FA059), Apr 4, 1978: Aero Comdr 500 (N2ME), Miami, FL, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA77FKT34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77FKT34), Apr 21, 1977: Aero Comdr 500 (N6274B), Miami, FL, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI76FEM55](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76FEM55), Aug 22, 1976: Aero Comdr 500 (N8457C), Hastings, MI, destroyed
- [NTSB LAX76AL074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX76AL074), May 7, 1976: Aero Comdr 500 (N6242B), Fontana, CA, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB OAK76DVD23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK76DVD23), Feb 29, 1976: Aero Comdr 500 (N202Q), Oakland, CA, destroyed
- [NTSB NYC76AN016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC76AN016), Jul 26, 1975: Aero Comdr 500 (N6283B), Baxter St Pk, ME, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC75DHA08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC75DHA08), Aug 18, 1974: Aero Comdr 500 (N999B), Berwick, PA, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX74FUM21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX74FUM21), Feb 26, 1974: Aero Comdr 500 (N6277B), San Diego, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW73DRG28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW73DRG28), Nov 20, 1972: Aero Comdr 500 (N3833C), Fredricksburg, TX, substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA72AS046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA72AS046), Apr 8, 1972: Aero Comdr 500 (N2776), Noxon, MT, destroyed, 2 fatal
- [NTSB MIA72DLD19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA72DLD19), Oct 29, 1971: Aero Comdr 500 (N6291B), Titusville, FL, substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA71AS033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA71AS033), Jan 9, 1971: Aero Comdr 500 (N8473C), Carson, WA, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB SEA71FWG29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA71FWG29), Oct 30, 1970: Aero Comdr 500 (N8473C), Spokane, WA, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI68A0061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI68A0061), Jan 12, 1968: Aero Comdr 500 (N6248B), Murray, KY, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB CHI67F0460](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI67F0460), Nov 8, 1967: Aero Comdr 500 (N135M), Ft Wayne, IN, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW68O0005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW68O0005), Jul 31, 1967: Aero Comdr 500 (N6259B), Ixmequilpan, Mexico, substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN68F0069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN68F0069), Jul 20, 1967: Aero Comdr 500 (N7846C), Albuquerque, NM, substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK67A0078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK67A0078), May 13, 1967: Aero Comdr 500 (N8453C), Kaunakakai, HI, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA67A0113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA67A0113), Apr 27, 1967: Aero Comdr 500 (N6231B), Hazlehurst, MS, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB MIA67F0326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA67F0326), Dec 7, 1966: Aero Comdr 500 (N6231B), Vicksburg, MS, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX67F0094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX67F0094), Jul 31, 1966: Aero Cmdr 500 (N8459C), Van Nuys, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA67F0061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA67F0061), Jul 8, 1966: Aero Comdr 500 (N3828C), Ft Lauderdale, FL, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX66F0276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX66F0276), Feb 20, 1966: Aero Comdr 500 (N8459C), Palm Sprngs, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC65F0197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC65F0197), May 2, 1965: Aero Cmdr 500 (N3841C), Block Island, RI, substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X3338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X3338), Aug 12, 1964: Aero Comm 500 (N8430C), Red Bank, NJ, substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X0460](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X0460), Feb 5, 1964: Aero Comm 500 (N3840C), Miami, FL, substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X0385](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X0385), Jan 28, 1964: Aero Comm 500 (N3830C), Nashville, TN, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (45)

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 20201118015999I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201118015999I), Nov 18, 2020: Aero Commander 500 (N99LQ), St. Lucie, FL, Minor damage. Landed at sunset on runway 27, wet grass strip and quartering tailwind gust. Ran of the runway and stopped in a water retention ditch.
- [Incident 20190702008849I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190702008849I), Jul 2, 2019: Aero Commander 500 (N312EC), Boca, FL, Minor damage. Pilot was on landing roll out and applied the brakes. Brakes failed and rolled off the end of the runway. Pilot attempted emergency brake handpump to no avail.
- [Incident 20050320007669I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050320007669I), Mar 20, 2005: Gulstm 500RKWELL (N3836C), West Palm Beach, FL. (-23) Pilot's statement: March 20, 2005 I was flying back from north eleuthera. When I was twenty miles southeast of Palm Beach my engine stopped. I went…
- [Accident 20050312006629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050312006629A), Mar 12, 2005: Gulstm 500 (N8498C), San Juan, Puerto Rico, Substantial damage. (-23) Aero commander 500, N8498C collided with a ditch during landing roll at the fernando luis ribas dominicci airport, San Juan, PR. The pilot stated that…
- [Accident 20040111000649A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040111000649A), Jan 11, 2004: Gulstm 500 (N800SL), Allendale, SC, Substantial damage. (-23) On January 11, 2004, at 1410 local, an aero commander 500, N800SL, registered to and operated by an airline transport pilot, collided in a ditch during…
- [Incident 20021108037349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20021108037349I), Nov 8, 2002: Gulstm 500 (N6267B), Isla De Culebra, PR, Minor damage. (-23) On pilot interview over the telephone, Mr. Correa explained that while he was in the approach to land at Culebra Airport he developed radio problems and…
- [Accident 20011018029689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20011018029689A), Oct 18, 2001: Gulstm 500 (N7846C), Petalamu, CA, No damage. (-23) Pilot statement: conditions at petaluma: visibility 8-10 miles at surface, vertical appeared clear with hazy overs out of distance. Conditions at concord…
- [Accident 19991222043139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19991222043139A), Dec 22, 1999: Gulstm 500 (N6261B), Georgetown, SC, Destroyed, 2 fatal. (.4)The noninstrument-rated pilot attempted VFR flight into known instrument flight conditions after being briefed by an FAA automated flight service station…
- [Accident 19990604006509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990604006509A), Jun 4, 1999: Gulstm 500RKWELL (N711NE), Effingham, IL, Substantial damage. Acft landing gear collapsed on landing. (.19)on June 4, 1999, at 0930 central daylight time, an aero commander 500, N711NE, owned and piloted by a privat…
- [Incident 19960726032799I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960726032799I), Jul 26, 1996: Gulstm 500RKWELL (N55BW), Lafayette, GA, Minor damage. Narrative: aircraft was attempting to depart 9A5, Lafayette, GA on trip to Pennsylvania. During the taxi out, the hydraulic pump failed and hydraulic pressure…
- [Accident 19950710017509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950710017509A), Jul 10, 1995: Gulstm 500A (N89M), Treasure Cay, Bahamas, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. While aircraft was taking off, blade on right engine came off and entered the cabin.
- [Incident 19950214008859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950214008859I), Feb 14, 1995: Gulstm 500RKWELL (N8459C), Ft Lauderdale, FL, Minor damage. Narrative: on 2/14/95 aero commander 500 N8459C landed on runway 9R at ft. Lauderdale international airport. During rollout, the rt. Main gear collapsed.…
- [Incident 19930725031899I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930725031899I), Jul 25, 1993: Gulstm 500A (N89M), Freeport, Bahamas, Minor damage. When pilot engaged the left engine starter the left main gear retracted.
- [Incident 19930307014919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930307014919I), Mar 7, 1993: Gulstm 500RKWELL (N3836C), Everglades, FL, Minor damage. Pilot aborted takeoff when propeller blade separated from propeller on right engine.
- [Accident 19910804062479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910804062479A), Aug 4, 1991: Gulstm 500RKWELL (N3840C), West Palm Beach, FL, Destroyed. Both engines quit after leaving Bahamas. Ditched in ocean and sank.
- [Accident 19880210013929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880210013929A), Feb 10, 1988: Gulstm 500RKWELL (N4111P), St Kitts, DO, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Unable to obtain fuel for return trip. Beleived to have run out of fuel and ditched in ocean. No trace found.
- [Accident 19871120081889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19871120081889A), Nov 20, 1987: Gulstm 500RKWELL (N4111P), San Juan, Puerto Rico, Substantial damage. Pilot stated the gear collapsed on touchdown. Investigation showed that the pilot landed with gear up.
- [Incident 19870614052439I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870614052439I), Jun 14, 1987: Gulstm 500RKWELL (N89M), West Palm Beach, FL, Minor damage. Taxied onto service road instead of taxiway, left wing struck sign post.
- [Incident 19870205030359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870205030359I), Feb 5, 1987: Gulstm 500RKWELL (N6295B), Portland, OR. Fuel exhausted en route. Landed on a road. Pilot did not visually inspect fuel on preflight. Erratic fuel readings.
- [Incident 19860130020949I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860130020949I), Jan 30, 1986: Gulstm 500RKWELL (N3840C), West Palm Beach, FL. Failed to follow taxi instructions after landing. Aircraft on takeoff had to abort.
- [Accident 19851201058419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19851201058419A), Dec 1, 1985: Gulstm 500RKWELL (N999B), Albany, GA, Substantial damage. Landed downwind on wet grass runway with gusty shifting winds. Rolled off runway end, struck trees.
- [Incident 19850424029599I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850424029599I), Apr 24, 1985: Gulstm 500RKWELL (N3836C), West Palm Beach, FL, Minor damage. Landed gear up after being advised to go around by ATC due to gear position. Warning horn only malfunction found.
- [Accident 19840511027039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840511027039A), May 11, 1984: Gulstm 500RKWELL (N8457C), Andros Island, Bahamas, Destroyed. Aircraft discovered crashed at rat cay. Pilot not identified. Owner not known.
- [Accident 19830703037079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830703037079A), Jul 3, 1983: Gulstm 500RKWELL (N100PV), Towanda, PA, Substantial damage. Looking for traffic CFI allowed student land long and fast. Delayed go around. Aborted.overran runway into rock ditch
- [Accident 19830117001119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830117001119A), Jan 17, 1983: Gulstm 500RKWELL (N6239B), Dixon, CA, Substantial damage. Lost electrical power. Battery went dead on par vectors. Crashed on a road. Lead broke left generator other inop.
- [Accident 19810611037649A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810611037649A), Jun 11, 1981: Gulstm 500RKWELL (N711MK), Flagler Beach, FL, Destroyed. Aircraft crashed into tree at night and burned. Aircraft involved in drug operation.
- [Accident 19810314019199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810314019199A), Mar 14, 1981: Rkwell 500A (N6274B), Marsh Harbour, Bahamas, Substantial damage. Right tire blew out during landing causing aircraft to veer off runway into a ditch.
- [Incident 19800919084139I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800919084139I), Sep 19, 1980: Gulstm 500RKWELL (N100PV), Pontiac, MI, Minor damage. Left main gear partially collapsed during turn off the runway. No mechanical defects found.
- [Incident 19791121044939I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19791121044939I), Nov 21, 1979: Rkwell 500RKWELL (N6239B), Monterey, CA, Minor damage. During high speed ground run, right brake overheated. Leaking hydraulic fluid caught fire. No damage resulted.
- [Accident 19791017031259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19791017031259A), Oct 17, 1979: Gulstm 500A (N4111P), San Francisco, CA, Substantial damage. Lost steering & brakes while taxiing to ramp. Hit hangar. Found leaky hydraulic system.
- [Accident 19791004036389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19791004036389A), Oct 4, 1979: Rkwell 500RKWELL (N3815C), FL, Destroyed. Became missing on over-water flight between Bahamas and west palm beach, Florida. Thunerstorms in area.
- [Incident 19790519027219I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790519027219I), May 19, 1979: Rkwell 500RKWELL (N6290B), Bimini, Bahamas, Minor damage. Pilot forgot to extend gear before landing.
- [Accident 19790517031379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790517031379A), May 17, 1979: Rkwell 500A (N3836C), Treasure Cay, Bahamas, Destroyed. Lost rt engine on takeoff. Left wing hit trees, continued out over water. Left engine overheated. Ditched in ocean.
- [Accident 19790513013269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790513013269A), May 13, 1979: Helio 500 (N846VK), Emmonak, AK, Substantial damage. Landing gear broke through soft spot on dirt rwy during landing roll. NOTAM on airport rwy cond. Field not closed
- [Incident 19790305008879I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790305008879I), Mar 5, 1979: Rkwell 500RKWELL (N100PV), Pontiac, MI, Minor damage. Gear folded while exercising props on runup. Hydraulic pump failed and bungees were replaced.
- [Accident 19780923032499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780923032499A), Sep 23, 1978: Rkwell 500B (N6244B), Laredo, TX, Destroyed, 6 fatal. Dark night,VFR flt not recommended. During last 11MIN of flt headihanged thru 630DEG.
- [Incident 19780709042939I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780709042939I), Jul 9, 1978: Rkwell 500RKWELL (N6274B), Ft Lauderdale, FL, Minor damage. Pilot started an engine without sufficient hydraulic pressure for brakes. Fan into a parked aircraft.
- [Accident 19780404015069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780404015069A), Apr 4, 1978: Rkwell 500RKWELL (N2ME), Miami, FL, Substantial damage. Left prop blade separated and slashed thru cabin top. Lndd ok.
- [Accident 19770421009599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770421009599A), Apr 21, 1977: Rkwell 500RKWELL (N6274B), Miami, FL, Substantial damage. Lndg gr hydraulic b nut fractured.
- [Accident 19760822027989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760822027989A), Aug 22, 1976: Rkwell 500RKWELL (N8457C), Hastings, MI, Substantial damage. Hole in frt of piston nr 3 cyl. Lt eng with reltd dmg to rings.
- [Accident 19760507014039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760507014039A), May 7, 1976: Rkwell 500RKWELL (N6242B), Fontana, CA, Destroyed. Dscnd blo published mda. Hit large boulder on mtn ridge.
- [Accident 19760229003879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760229003879A), Feb 29, 1976: Rkwell 500RKWELL (N202Q), Oakland, CA, Substantial damage. Flew into hillside.
- [Accident 19750726030209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750726030209A), Jul 26, 1975: Rkwell 500RKWELL (N6283B), Baxter St Pk, ME, Substantial damage
- [Accident 19740818026489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740818026489A), Aug 18, 1974: Rkwell 500RKWELL (N999B), Berwick, PA, Substantial damage. Flex hyd line,p/n 6790031-1315,ruptured. Brakes inop. Overran rwy. Hit 8IN high mound.
- [Accident 19740226004099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740226004099A), Feb 26, 1974: Rkwell 500RKWELL (N6277B), San Diego, CA, Substantial damage. Lnd on taxiway,swerved intntlly to avoid otr acft.

## Service difficulty reports (3)

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

- [SDR 6D1R202305090136](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/6D1R202305090136), May 9, 2023: CONTROLLER. FAILED. GULFSTREAM GVII-G500 N500XX, SN: 72040 - CUSTOMER REPORTED LOSS OF CABIN PRESSURIZATION. ONLY CREW WAS ONBOARD WITH NO PASSENGERS AND DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL AT
- [SDR 608063](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/608063), Jun 8, 2006: CLAMP. CRACKED. BLADE CLAMP CRACKED.
- [SDR 608062](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/608062), Jun 8, 2006: CLAMP. CRACKED. BLADE CLAMPS CRACKED.

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (224, first 50)

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

- [STC SA02571SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02571SE): Installation of Garmin G500/G600 TXi Integrated Avionics System (Primary Flight Display, Multi-Function Display, and Engine Indicating System Display). Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA01800SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01800SE): Fabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control. TCW Technologies, LLC
- [STC SA01861SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01861SE): Fabrication and installation of Landing Light Controller. TCW Technologies, LLC
- [STC SA04837NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04837NY): Installation of AeroLED's Holdings, LLC., position lights, navigation lights, strobe lights and beacon lights. AeroLED's Holdings, LLC
- [STC SA12406WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA12406WI): Installation of a Garmin AXIS Flight Display System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC
- [STC SA02636SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02636SE): Installation of Garmin GPS 175 Navigation System and GNX 375 Navigation System with ADS-B In/Out Transponder. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA02019SE-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02019SE-D): Installation of Garmin Model GTN 625/635/650; 725/750 Navigation System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA800EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA800EA): Installation of Whelen Anti-Collision, Position, or Anti-Collision/Position Light System, and applicable associated power supplies. Whelen Aerospace Technologies
- [STC SA02511SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02511SE): Installation of replacement fuel quantity indicator sending unit(s). CiES 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 SA01757WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01757WI): To allow the use of UL91 or UL94 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Swift Fuels 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 SA04192NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04192NY): KFD 900 Primary Flight Display System Additional Functions. Honeywell International Inc
- [STC SA00756DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00756DE): Installation of Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Out Equipment using a Trig Avionics TT22 Transponder and an approved Global Positioning System (GPS) Position Sensor. Peregrine
- [STC 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 SA09902AC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA09902AC): Installation of BendixKing KFD 900 Flight Display System. Honeywell International Inc. (Bendix King)
- [STC SA11174SC PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA11174SC%20PAGE%202): Installation of BendixKing by Honeywell KSN 770 and KSN 765 WAAS LPV approach capable nav/comm systems. Honeywell International Inc (Bendix King)
- [STC SA02265SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02265SE): Installation of a camera housing. Airborne Sensor LLC
- [STC SA10822SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA10822SC): Installation of EFD1000 Primary Flight Display. Aspen Avionics Inc
- [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 SA01831WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01831WI): To allow the use of UL91 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Petersen Aviation Inc
- [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 SA04424AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04424AT): Installation of Continental Motors, Inc. (CMI) Shower-of-Sparks Starting Vibrator Booster Systems. Continental Motors, Inc
- [STC SA01828SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01828SE): Installation of J.P. Instruments (JPI) EDM-960 Primary Engine Data Management System. J. P. Instruments

All 224: https://openairdocs.org/model/aero-commander-500/stcs.md

## The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

- [Cessna 500](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-500): 62 registered aircraft, registry code 2076602
- [Eclipse 500](https://openairdocs.org/model/eclipse-500): 4 registered aircraft, registry code 05619FU
- [Dee Howard 500](https://openairdocs.org/model/dee-howard-500): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 4390102
- [Taylorcraft 500](https://openairdocs.org/model/taylorcraft-500): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 8851302
- [Frans & Daugherty 500](https://openairdocs.org/model/frans-daugherty-500): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05601KZ
- [Aero Design & Engineering 500](https://openairdocs.org/model/aero-design-engineering-500): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05607MK
- [Howard 500](https://openairdocs.org/model/howard-500): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05620L5
- [Smith Jet 500](https://openairdocs.org/model/smith-jet-500): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 0564306
- [Mcdonnell Douglas Heli 500](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-heli-500): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 3027373
- [Helio 500](https://openairdocs.org/model/helio-500): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 4290102
- [Hughes 500](https://openairdocs.org/model/hughes-500): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 4470802
- [Hughes/Dc Helicopters 500](https://openairdocs.org/model/hughes-dc-helicopters-500): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 4470808

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