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1960 HOWARD 500
Starts from the median asking price of 106 comparable Multi-Engine Piston listings ($159,000), then adjusts for:
- Year -7 vs comparable listings -10.5%
- Airframe time -423 hr vs comps +0.8%
- Engine time -437 hr vs comps +6.1%
- Garmin GTN 750Xi (6% of comps) +18.9%
- No Autopilot (59% of comps have one) -1.8%
- ADS-B (62% of comps) +1.0%
- Market supply: 2 for sale of 1 FAA-registered -5.0%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | HOWARD 500 |
|---|---|
| Type | Multi-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 4,577 hrs |
| Engine time | 368 SMOH |
| Avionics / flight deck | GARMIN GTN 750XI |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GTN 750Xi |
| Avionics / Primary flight display | Nighthawk SN4500, Nighthawk SG102 |
| Avionics / GPS / datalink | GARMIN GA 35 |
Description
The Ultimate 60’s Corporate Aircraft! One of Only Two Airworthy Howard 500s in the World!
Avionics
Garmin 750Xi Nav/Comm/GPS/WAAS Garmin GA-35 GPS/WAAS Garmin GTX 345 Transponder with ADS-B Garmin GAE-12 Encoder Sandel EHSI 3308 King DME Sandel SN4500 Electronic Horizontal Situation Indicator (EHSI) Sandel SG102 Attitude Heading Reference System (AHRS) Sandel MT102 Magnetic Transucer Assembly Garmin G-5 PS Engineering Intercom Right hand instrument panel Darton Pre-Oilers
Recommended avionics upgrades
No autopilot is listed — a GFC 500 (or S-TEC 3100 / Trio Pro Pilot where the GFC isn't STC'd) adds a modern digital autopilot with envelope protection, subject to model approval.
See prices & suppliers ›Suggestions are based on the panel described in this listing; verify STC approval for this make/model before any installation.
Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs)
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Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
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General
| Year | 1960 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | HOWARD |
| Model | 500 |
| Serial Number | 5560 |
| Registration # | N500LN |
| Condition | Used |
Airframe
| Total Time | 4,577 |
|---|---|
| Max Takeoff Weight | 3,500 lb |
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Make/Model | PRATT & WHITNEY R-2800 |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Time | 368 SMOH |
| Engine 1 TBO | 1500 |
Engine 2
| Engine 2 Time | 355 |
|---|
Props
| Prop 1 Manufacturer | HAMILTON STANDARD |
|---|
Avionics
| Flight Deck Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GTN 750XI |
|---|---|
| WAAS | Yes |
| Avionics/Radios | Garmin 750Xi Nav/Comm/GPS/WAAS Garmin GA-35 GPS/WAAS Garmin GTX 345 Transponder with ADS-B Garmin GAE-12 Encoder Sandel EHSI 3308 King DME Sandel SN4500 Electronic Horizontal Situation Indicator (EHSI) Sandel SG102 Attitude Heading Reference System (AHRS) Sandel MT102 Magnetic Transucer Assembly Garmin G-5 PS Engineering Intercom Right hand instrument panel Darton Pre-Oilers |
Interior
| Year Interior | 2009 |
|---|
Exterior
| Year Painted | 2009 |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Sold with a Fresh FAA Maintenance Inspection |
|---|
Range from base
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Last flight
Actual flight path from FlightAware for N500LN. More flight tracking ›
