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1961 AERO COMMANDER 500B
Starts from the median asking price of 113 comparable Multi-Engine Piston listings ($159,000), then adjusts for:
- Year -7 vs comparable listings -10.5%
- Airframe time +1,661 hr vs comps -3.3%
- Engine time +107 hr vs comps -1.5%
- Modern GPS navigator (52% of comps) +6.6%
- Autopilot (62% of comps) +1.1%
- ADS-B (64% of comps) +0.9%
- Market supply: 1 for sale of 85 FAA-registered +4.0%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | AERO COMMANDER 500B |
|---|---|
| Type | Multi-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 6,685 hrs |
| Engine time | 1098 SOH |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GNS 530 |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX327 |
| Avionics / Audio panel | GARMIN GMA 340 |
| Avionics / Autopilot | S-TEC 50 |
| Inspection | Annual |
Engines & propellers
Engine
- Time since overhaul
- 1,098.1 hrs
- Time since major overhaul
- 1400 hrs
Propeller
- Time since prop overhaul
- 2000 hrs
Decoded from the seller's description — verify against logbooks.
Description
Detailed Description Flown an average of 100 hours annually. Shrike Nose, Eyebrow Windows, Feron A/C, Tinted passenger windows, Cleveland Wheels and Brakes, Remote Oil Filter Kits, Remote Aux Fuel Pumps, SkyTech Starters, 90 amp Alternators. AD-B GPS Roll Steering, Dual GNS 530 WAAS, Dual Transponders GTX327 & GTX345. ASPEN Evolution 1000 HSI. Fresh Annual Inspection. INSPECTION Fresh Annual Inspection REMARKS IFR Certified AIRFRAME Airframe Hours 6685.3 TT Useful Load 2,051.35
Modifications
ENGINES Engine #1 Lycoming lO540-B1A5 TSOH 1,098.1 SMOH 1400 ТВО Engine #2 Lycoming 1O540-B1А5 812,7 SMOH 1400 ТВО Remanufactured by Western skyways Montrose CO. PROPELLERS Propeller #1 812.7 SPOH 2000 TBО Hartzell HC-C3YR-2UF Propeller #2 812.7 SPOH 2000 TBО Hartzell HC-C3YR-2UF New Style compact hub Hartzell propellers MODIFICATIONS Shrike Nose/Miller Nose STC #SA585SW Shrike Vertical Tip STC #SA3492WE Shrike Tail cone STC #SA3476WE Overhead cockpit windows STC #3516WE Flap Gap Seals, Frameless Vent Windows Sky Tech starters STC #SE00226NY Cool Air Enviro Systems Air Conditioner STC #SA01444AT Cleveland Brake Upgrade STC #SA706GL Strobe Lights Pilot and Co-Pilot 4 Point Inertia reel shoulder harness Hand Held Fire Extinguisher AD 98-08-19 C/W I/A/W STC SA00529D-SE Bracket Air Filter C/W I/A/W STC SA 693CE SHADIN ADC-200 Fuel Air Data Computer
Avionics
AVIONICS ES 1000 ASPEN 1000, HIS Dual GNS 530 WAAS Dual Transponders GTX 327 & GTX 345 ADS-B in/out Garmin GMA 340 Remote Audio Panel S-TEC 50 Auto Pilot with GPSS steering, altitude hold Full Co-pilot instruments Co-pilot PTT Six place intercom with Sony Stereo Kannad 406 compact ELT GAMI Injectors installed Dual Stratus Power USB's S-TEC ST189 HSI
Recommended avionics upgrades
A GNS 530 is a drop-in upgrade to the GTN 750Xi — bigger touchscreen, WAAS/LPV, and modern nav/comm/MFD.
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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Range from base
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Last flight
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