Models

500B

The 500B is the same as the Model 500A except the gross weight changed from 6250 pounds to 6750 pounds and the engines from a Continental IO470-M to a Lycoming IO540-B1A5. Plus, the Pilot entrance door was added as a customer option. The 500B was Certified on July 13, 1960.

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

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500B

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 limit350 lbs 158 kg
500B

Propellers

Numerous Hartzell HC (3 blades)

Power Plant

Lycoming IO-540-B1A5 / -B1C5 / -E1A5 / -E1B5

Weights - Aircraft

Ramp Weight:

6750 lbs / 3062 kg

Take-off Weight:6750 lbs / 3062 kg
Landing Weight:6750 lbs / 3062 kg
Standard Empty Weight:4300 lbs / 1950 kg
Useful Load:2425 lbs / 1099.5 kg
500B
500B

Performance

Operating Speed

Cruise Speed (@ 70% Power @ 10,000 Ft)218 mph / 189 kts
Twin Engine Best Rate of Climb Speed (CAS):100 mph / 86 kts
Minimum Control Speed (CAS):75 mph / 65 kts
Stall Speed, Clean (CAS):78 mph / 68 kts
Stall Speed (Dirty)68 mph / 59 kts
Range (@ 55% power, 30 Min Reserve)1305 SM / 1134 NM

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