Models

500U

The Aero Commander Model 500U is a high-wing, twin-engine aircraft, specifically designed for utility operation, i.e. for executive or cargo transportation. The 500U was certified as a utility category airplane on December 11, 1964. Except for the 'Utility category, the only difference from the 500B was the installation of the "8500-Lb'' wing.

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500U

Specifications

Dimensions

Wing span

49.05'

14.95m
Length (1755 thru 1876)35.10′10.70m
Length (3050 thru 3075)36.6011.15m
Height (1755 thru 3075)14.6′4.41m
Height (3076 and Subsequent)14.8′

4.47m

Tread12.91′3.93m
Cabin Door (Aft)2.33' x 3.75'.71m x 1.14
Cabin Door (Fwd)1.91' x 3.83'.58m x 1.16
Cabin Height (Inside Interior)4.41′1.34m
Cabin Length10.62′3.23m
Cabin Width (Inside Interior)4.33′1.32m
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
500U

Propellers

Numerous Hartzell HC (3 blades)

Power Plant

Lycoming IO540-E1A5/IO540-E1B5

Weights - Aircraft

Ramp Weight:6750 lbs./3062 Kg
Take-off Weight:6750 lbs./3062 Kg
Landing Weight:x,xxx lbs/x,xxx kg
Standard Empty Weight:4350 lbs./1894 Kg
Useful Load:2400 lbs./1168Kg
Zero Fuel Weight:x,xxx lbs/x,xxx kg
Baggage Compartment Weight350 lbs. / 158.5 Kgs
500U
500U

Performance

Operating Speed

Cruise Speed (@ 70% power @ 10,000 Ft)218 MPH / 189 KTS
Cruise Speed (@ 55% NRP @ 10,000 Ft)202 MPH / 175.5 KTS
Maximum Cruise
(100% 12,000 ft.TAS@ 10,325 lbs/4,683 kg)xxxmph/xxxkts
Normal Cruise Speed
(96%20,000 ft.TAS@ 10,325 lbs/4,683 kg):xxxmph/xxxkts
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 Speed110 MPH / 95.5 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) 68 MPH / 59 KTS
Max Range1230 SM / 1068.5 NM
Cruise Range (@ 45% NRP 30 Min. Reserve) 1230 SM / 1068.5 NM

Cruising Ranges