Models

500U

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.

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

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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 limit350 lbs158 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:6750 lbs / 3062 kg
Standard Empty Weight:4350 lbs / 1894 kg
Useful Load:2400 lbs / 1168 kg
Baggage Compartment Weight350 lbs. / 158.5 kg
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
Twin Engine Best Rate of Climb Speed (CAS):140 mph / 121 kts
Best rate of Climb Speed110 mph / 95.5 kts
Minimum Control Speed (CAS):75 mph / 65 kts
Stall Speed, Clean (CAS):78 mph / 68 kts
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