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Aero CommanderCertified · Fixed-wing · United States

500

Seats
7 7
Power
290 hp216 kW
Cruise
200 kt370 km/h
US register
12 aircraft12 aircraft
Aero Commander 500
Aero Commander 500
Aero Commander 500
Aero Commander 500
Aero Commander 500
Aero Commander 500
Aero Commander 500
Aero Commander 500
Aero Commander 500
Aero Commander 500
Aero Commander 500
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About the 500

The Aero Commander 500 is a fixed-wing, twin-engine light business and utility aircraft originating in the United States. Featuring a high-wing configuration, it suits executive transport, freight, feeder airline, and military training roles, providing seating for up to seven occupants.

Background information indicates the design originated from a project led by a former Douglas Aircraft engineer working with a team on a concept mirroring a wartime bomber layout. The prototype first flew in the late nineteen-forties, and subsequent production variants gained widespread use across civil operations and multiple air forces. A notable model was even utilized as a presidential transport, while another became famous for performing demanding aerobatic routines at airshows.

Engines fitted

12 aircraft
EnginePowerShare of fleetAircraft
Lycoming O-540 250 hp 12

This page covers the Aero Commander 500, 500 Commander 500, 500 S, 500-A, 500-B, 500-U, 500A, 500S, 500U: the same aircraft under other designations.

500 prices

Asking prices of those for sale now, US dollars

Asking prices for the 8 Aero Commander 500 aircraft for sale with a price run from $100,000 to $425,000, with a median of $243,000. Half ask between $241,000 and $314,000.

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By year built
BuiltFor saleMedian askingRangeMedian hours
1960–19642$165,000$100,000 – $230,0006,700
1965–19691$241,000$240,9996,400
1970–19743$245,000$240,999 – $314,0003,900
1975–19792$425,000$425,0004,900

500 running costs

$636 an hour
A year
LowTypicalHigh
Fuel$17,214$22,058$25,805
Oil$400$500$650
Engine overhaul reserve$6,667$7,917$10,384
Propeller overhaul reserve$1,833$2,167$2,500
Annual inspection and maintenance$5,000$7,000$9,000
Hangar$3,000$6,300$9,600
Insurance$2,487$3,123$3,759
Depreciation$7,255$14,510$21,765
Total$43,856$63,575$83,463
Per hour$439$636$835

Engine

Model
2 × Lycoming O-540-A2B
Power
250 hp
Overhaul
2,000 h / 12 yr
Fuel burn
22.8 – 28.8 gal/h
Fuel price
$8.20 /US gal
Value lost a year
6.0%

500 for sale now

All 500 for sale (8)

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