Models

500

The Model 500 is a 6000-pound gross weight normal category airplane with Lycoming O540-A2B engines rated at 250HP at 2575 1PM. The aircraft configuration is basically identical structurally and aerodynamically to the 560E. The only structural change is the Dyna-focal engine mounts when the Lycoming engine O540-A2B was installed. The 500 was certified on July 24,1958.

Note: All Specifications & Performances Data provided below are for Reference Only. See Piston Commander 500 TCDS, POH/AFM, & ICA's for Model & S/N specific Specification & Performance Data.

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500

Specifications

Dimensions

Wing span

49.04'

14.95m
Length35.10′10.70m
Height14.5′4.42m
Tread12.91′3.93m
Cabin Entry Door2.33' x 3.58'.71m x 1.09
Cabin Height (Inside Interior)4.41′1.34m
Cabin Length10.58′3.22m
Cabin Width (Inside Interior)4.33′1.32m
Cabin Volume177 ft³53.9m³
Baggage compartment height3.41′1.04m
Baggage compartment width3.91′1.19m
Baggage compartment length2.58′0.78m
Baggage compartment volume32 ft³ 9.75m³
Baggage door height1.92′0.58m
Baggage door width1.58′0.48m
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Propellers

Hartzell HC 82XK-2B/8433-4 (2 blades)

Power Plant

Lycoming engine O540-A2B

Weights - Aircraft

Ramp Weight:6000 lbs / 2727 kg
Take-off Weight:6000 lbs / 2727 kg
Standard Empty Weight:3850 lbs / 1750 kg
Useful Load:2150 lbs / 977 kg
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Performance

Operating Speed

Normal Cruise Speed
(70% NPR @ 10,000 ft)199 mph / 172.5 kts
Cruise Speed (65% NRP @ 10,000 ft)199 mph / 172.5 kts
Twin Engine Best Rate of Climb Speed (CAS):110 mph / 95.5 kts
Best rate of Climb Speed110 mph / 95.5 kts
Minimum Control Speed (CAS):80 mph / 69 kts
Stall Speed, Clean (CAS):72 mph / 63 kts
Stall Speed, Gear and Flaps Down (CAS):66 mph / 57 kts
Max Range1100 SM / 955.5 NM

Cruising Ranges

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