1962 Aero Commander 500-A
For sale a 1962 Aero Commander 500-A. This Aero Commander 500 Shrike is a light-twin turbocharged piston work horse aircraft. The Shrike is popular with pilots, because it was extremely “pilot friendly” and with its 320 hp turbocharged engines performance and safety is perfect for business, family, and part 135 contract work. A good number of 500 Shrikes are still operated on contracts for cargo and fire control applications, as their piston engines offer good fuel specifics at low altitudes and longer loiter times. 8,182 TT, 1327 SMOH Both Engines, 409 SPOH Both Props, Garmin GNS 530, Garmin GTX 335G. 7400 Gross Weight STC, 216 Gallons useable, Oxygen, A/C. Complete Logs. Selling Price $230,000
$215,000.00
Product Details
Registration Number: N471D
Serial Number: 500A-1240-70
Year: 1962
Manufacturer: Aero Commander
Model: 500A
Location: Fort Benton, MT
Condition: Used
Flight Rules: VFR/IFR
Number of Seats: 6
Airframe:
Total Time Air Frame: 8182.5 Hrs.(Annual 3/14/22)
Engine Specifications:
Model: IO-550-E MC(1700 TBO) - 320 BHP/Continuous
Time: 1327 Hrs.SMOH-2014 (Merlyn Turbocharger System)
Prop:
Model: Hartzell -PHC-C3YF-2UF
Time: 409 Hrs. TSOH (2/19)
Avionics/Radios:
PFD/MFD: Garmin GNS 530
GPS: Portable Garmin 796
Nav/Comm Radios: #1: Garmin GTN 750
#2: King KX-155 Selector Switch
Audio Panel: PS Engineering PMA 450 Bluetooth
Aux Com 2: King KY-196A
Transponder: Garmin GTX 335G - ADSB out
Engine Monitor: JPI EDM 760
Traffic: L-3 Skywatch 899 Traffic Avoidance
AFF: Skyconnect Automatic Flight Following
Auto Pilot: Century III
FM1: NAT 136D
FM2: NAT 136D
AUX FM: Wired for handheld hookup FM/3rd NAT 136D
Exterior:
Colors: White with Dark Grey and Red striping
7+/10 Condition. Repainted 2007
Interior:
Colors: Light Grey and Dark Grey
7+/10 Condition
Additional Equipment:
New Plane Power ALT FLX 150 amp Alternators 4/21
New Plane Power Voltage Regulators 4/21
Brackett Air Filters
Cleveland Conversion Wheel and Brake Assembly Kits
Precise Flight Pulselite Landing/Taxi/Recognition Light System
USB Charging Port
Shadin Fuel Flow DIGIFLO
Lonestar Avionics Cooling Fan
LP Plastics Inc Windshield 2018
Airwolf Air/Oil Separator
70 Gallon Fuel Increase
Westach K33X Dual CHT Gauge
Winglet Wing Tips
Tinted Passenger Windows
Enviro Systems Air Conditioning
Gross Weight STC 7400 Lbs.
Recent Maintenance:
Flap system cables replaced 3/22
RT DG and all vacuum lines and filter replaced 3/22
Master Switch Replaced 3/22
New Plane Power ALT FLX 150 amp Alternators 4/21
New Plane Power Voltage Regulators 4/21
Wing Spar Dye Checked 2021
HIS slaving amplifier Century Flight Systems
Both Engine Nacelle Belly Skins replaced with new sheet metal 2/19
New Battery installed 2/19
IO-550-E MC (1700 TBO) – O/H 2014
Part 135 Ticket for 22 years
Converted to Turbo 2007
Current owner since 2000
New Rudder – Hangar Rash
Inspection Status:
Annual Inspection Due: 3/31/2023
Transponder Test Due: 2/28/2024
IFR Cert Due: 2/28/2024
Artex ELT 406 , Battery Due: 10/30/2026
New Shock Cords Installed 3/2022
Corrosion X applied to wings, control surfaces, fuselage 4/2021
Complete Logbooks from New
Additional information
| Registration Number | N471D |
|---|---|
| Year | 1962 |
| Manufacturer | Aero Commander |
| Model | 500A |
| Airframe | Total Time Air Frame: 8182.5 Hrs |
| Engine Specifications | SMOH: 1327 Hrs. |
| Propeller | Total time: 409 Hrs. TSOH (2/19) |
| Avionics & Radios | Audio Panel: NAT AMS 44T (Split Pilot/Copilot) |
| Modifications/Conversions | New Plane Power ALT FLX 150 amp Alternators 4/21 |
| Exterior | Colors: White with Dark Grey and Red striping |
| Interior | Colors: Light Grey and Dark Grey 7+/10 Condition |
| Inspection | Annual Inspection Due: 3/31/2023 |