Models

500A

The Model 500A is the same as the Model 500 with the following exceptions: The Wing structure modification in nacelle area, Fuel injection engines (Continental IO470-M), Hydraulic system modifications, Redesign of Cowling and Nacelle, New landing gear, and Gross weight increased from 6000 to 6250 pounds. The 500A was certified on April 7, 1960.

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500A

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 Length10.62′3.23m
Cabin Width4.33”1.32m
Cabin Width (Inside Interior)2.33′.71m
Cabin Volume177 ft³53.9m³
Baggage compartment height3.41′1.03m
Baggage compartment width3.91′1.19m
Baggage compartment length2.58′.78m
Baggage compartment volume32 ft³ 9.75m³
Baggage door height1.91′.58m
Baggage door width1.58′.48m
Baggage compartment load limitlbs kg
500A

Propellers

Hartzell HC A2XF-2B/8433-4 (2 blades)

Power Plant

Lycoming IO-470-M

Weights - Aircraft

Ramp Weight:6250 lbs./ 2835 Kg
Take-off Weight:6250 lbs. / 2835 Kg
Landing Weight:

x,xxx lbs/x,xxx kg

Dry Empty Weight:4255 lbs. / 1930 Kg
Useful Load:1950 lbs. / 884.5 Kg
Zero Fuel Weight:x,xxx lbs/x,xxx kg
Baggage:xxx lbs/xxx kg
500A
500A

Performance

Operating Speed

Cruise Speed (@ 70% Power @ 10,000 Ft)217 MPH / 188.5 KTS
Cruise Speed (@ 75% Power @ 5,000 Ft)204 MPH / 177 KTS
Twin Engine Best Rate of Climb Speed (CAS):xxxmph/xxxkts
Twin Engine Best Angle of Climb Speed (CAS):xxxmph/xxxkts
Single Engine Best Rate of Climb Speed (CAS):xxxmph/xxxkts
Single Engine Best Angle of Climb Speed (CAS):xxxmph/xxxkts
Best rate of Climb Speed120 MPH / 104 KTS
Minimum Control Speed (CAS):xxmph/xxkts
Stall Speed, Clean (CAS):xxmph/xxkts
Stall Speed, Gear and Flaps Down (CAS):xxmph/xxkts
Stall Speed (Dirty) 66 MPH / 57 KTS
Range (@ 45% power, TAS 181, 30 Min Reserve)1800 SM / 1564 NM

Cruising Ranges