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.
Specification Performance Kit Finder| Wing span | 49.05' | 14.95m |
| Length (1755 thru 1876) | 35.10′ | 10.70m |
| Length (3050 thru 3075) | 36.60 | 11.15m |
| Height (1755 thru 3075) | 14.6′ | 4.41m |
| Height (3076 and Subsequent) | 14.8′ | 4.47m |
| Tread | 12.91′ | 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 Length | 10.62′ | 3.23m |
| Cabin Width (Inside Interior) | 4.33′ | 1.32m |
| Cabin Volume | 177 ft³ | 53.9m³ |
| Baggage compartment height | 3.41′ | 1.03m |
| Baggage compartment width | 3.91′ | 1.19m |
| Baggage compartment length | 2.58′ | .78m |
| Baggage compartment volume | 32 ft³ | 9.75m³ |
| Baggage door height | 1.91′ | .58m |
| Baggage door width | 1.58′ | .48m |
| Baggage compartment load limit | 350 lbs | 158 kg |
Numerous Hartzell HC (3 blades)
Lycoming IO540-E1A5/IO540-E1B5
| 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 Weight | 350 lbs. / 158.5 kg |
| 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 Speed | 110 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 Range | 1230 SM / 1068.5 NM |
| Cruise Range (@ 45% NRP 30 Min. Reserve) | 1230 SM / 1068.5 NM |