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1970 COMMANDER 500S
Starts from the median asking price of 486 comparable Multi-Engine Piston listings ($240,000), then adjusts for:
- Year -6 vs comparable listings -9.0%
- Airframe time -1,407 hr vs comps +2.8%
- Engine time -54 hr vs comps +0.8%
- Modern GPS navigator (67% of comps) +4.6%
- No Autopilot (71% of comps have one) -2.1%
- ADS-B (66% of comps) +0.9%
- Market supply: 2 for sale of 45 FAA-registered +1.3%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Commander 500S |
|---|---|
| Type | Multi-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 3,922 hrs |
| Engine time | 749 SMOH |
| Prop blades | 3 |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GNS 430 |
| Avionics / Audio panel | Garmin GMA345 |
| Avionics / GPS / nav | GNS 430W |
| Avionics / Autopilot | Century III |
| ADS-B | Yes |
| Annual | 94-04-13 |
| Inspection | 100hr |
| Airworthy | Yes |
Description
Simply the best-condition Shrike Commander on the market. One Midwest family has owned and meticulously maintained N90JP for 43 years — 3,922 TT, engines overhauled in 2006 (749 TSO), fresh annual, and a fresh, clean 208A inspection. Price just reduced and the seller is motivated. Documents: - Prop RIght.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11020419708&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=pt6kIfQg15iYv0WE3CQitsKV%2b0TRgGxKDIOVoHNG0IxokPVS3iAzfglTSXOitTGxzN%2bibUiAs7w%3d - Prop Left 2.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11020419680&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=pt6kIfQg15igmWE9vFpQcvAd3xi%2fyJ0Vjvrf6PlzT8b8%2b5RWGsQNEFXN5%2f8Q9mnEr14uqw%2fXonw%3d - Prop Left 1.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11020419664&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=pt6kIfQg15h90DLIAQE4CfoPOYAYOGbQrTE65W5nGrsBgBg9usLfhreVAg8aIna0XB7NaPpM2oU%3d - N90JP Time Life 03-13-26.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11020419633&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=pt6kIfQg15iSBBOTVzgxLKg2mjBkrqc6kUb5QR6pDkjaku%2bYMGXXSZ9UIJOw%2fcKlcWMhfSS8sAQ%3d - Airworthiness-90JP_3078.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11020419374&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=pt6kIfQg15jeYBkdLS16CKp5iu1eTedATsa5xo7KFC36w33%2fgQmfM7luGY5d1fe5PEY1HDQc1EY%3d - Engine Right.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11020419629&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=pt6kIfQg15hAIhzK16iDsMHmp7UdFH9IRpV62SWhG5LIGvC8jpsM9pP5x3adXS5HB6TGSyc5iXw%3d - Engine Left.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11020419547&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=pt6kIfQg15jLfxGZ8FBvomW8mI4kExyLss6lt1U7T5d9AtNewqgtRVmfV%2f0aHPJL0JRKCPDAZCY%3d - Airframe 3 12-1-2021 through 2-25-2025.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11020419250&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=pt6kIfQg15idqvi49%2bicTp8Rlguena%2fnfdPUdV%2bBn1ViUR7a%2bt9AFZfR9r945LkziumDQXyhgbw%3d - Airframe 3 10-2-2006 through 5-1-2020.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11020419216&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=pt6kIfQg15iyaTzhm%2b9ZVZeqjNihsOdHJPDVxqkjzTA%2bNeG5lwL0KgKEof6COwtMo2djGeTErV8%3d - Airframe 2 March 2001 to September 2006.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11020419149&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=pt6kIfQg15jD6ReZW9v5AyTVAdaUgcqdxHK3o2kbg0IYGppQNW%2fHGbOJh6mUI6IdU32aT6uDf2U%3d - Airframe 2 January 1977 to May 2001.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11020419080&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=pt6kIfQg15ikp0ndIRGNh7JFDu0ReN6vRYZgKuLtQsbWJdXUg7TeSU%2fxY6iXvMFFbyZMuqsk98c%3d - Airframe 1 2-6-1970 through 10-29-1976.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11020418935&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=pt6kIfQg15jS%2bHjJ98lXYxnhY%2bq7BeFbvYfIXTTCMmvOc7t6wuVqmB7fZI%2bsOZ5bCONT4JpRCII%3d
Avionics
Garmin GNS 430W Garmin GTX 345 ADS-B Transponder Garmin GMA 345 Audio Panel Century III new 1983 Avidyne FlightMax EX600
Recommended avionics upgrades
A GNS 430 upgrades naturally to the GTN 650Xi — same footprint, touchscreen GPS/nav/comm with LPV approaches.
See prices & suppliers ›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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Documents
- 📄 Prop RIght.pdf
- 📄 Prop Left 2.pdf
- 📄 Prop Left 1.pdf
- 📄 N90JP Time Life 03-13-26.pdf
- 📄 Airworthiness-90JP_3078.pdf
- 📄 Engine Right.pdf
- 📄 Engine Left.pdf
- 📄 Airframe 3 12-1-2021 through 2-25-2025.pdf
- 📄 Airframe 3 10-2-2006 through 5-1-2020.pdf
- 📄 Airframe 2 March 2001 to September 2006.pdf
- 📄 Airframe 2 January 1977 to May 2001.pdf
- 📄 Airframe 1 2-6-1970 through 10-29-1976.pdf
General
| Year | 1970 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | COMMANDER |
| Model | 500S |
| Serial Number | 3078 |
| Registration # | N90JP |
| Condition | Used |
| Based at | KPIA |
Airframe
| Total Time | 3,922 |
|---|---|
| Max Takeoff Weight | 6,750 lb |
| Complete Logs | Yes |
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Make/Model | LYCOMING IO-540-E1B5 |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Serial Number | L-8056-48 |
| Engine 1 Horsepower | 290 HP |
| Engine 1 Time | 749 SMOH |
| Engine 1 TBO | 1600 |
| Year Engine 1 Overhauled or Installed as New | 2006 |
| Engine 1 Time Remaining To Overhaul | 851 |
Engine 2
| Engine 2 Make/Model | LYCOMING IO-540-E1B5 |
|---|---|
| Engine 2 Serial Number | L-8058-48 |
| Engine 2 Horsepower | 290 HP |
| Engine 2 Time | 749 SMOH |
| Engine 2 TBO | 1600 |
| Year Engine 2 Overhauled or Installed as New | 2006 |
| Engine 2 Time Remaining To Overhaul | 851 |
Props
| Prop 1 Manufacturer | HARTZELL |
|---|---|
| Prop 1 Model | HC-C3YR-2UF |
| Prop 1 Time | 684 SMOH |
| Prop 2 Manufacturer | HARTZELL |
| Prop 2 Model | HC-C3YR-2UF |
| Prop 2 Time | 684 SMOH |
| Number of Blades | 3 |
| Blade Composition | Aluminum |
Avionics
| GPS 1 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GNS430W |
|---|---|
| Autopilot Manufacturer/Model | CENTURY FLIGHT SYSTEMS CENTURY III |
| ADS-B Equipped | Yes |
| WAAS | Yes |
| LPV | Yes |
| Avionics/Radios | Garmin GNS 430W Garmin GTX 345 ADS-B Transponder Garmin GMA 345 Audio Panel Century III new 1983 Avidyne FlightMax EX600 |
Interior
| Year Interior | 1996 |
|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 7 |
Exterior
| Year Painted | 1996 |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Fresh 100 Hour/Annual Inspection by Byerly Aviation Fresh SB208A Spar Cap Inspection - AD 94-04-13 Landing Gear Inspection Completed 2-2023 |
|---|---|
| Airworthy | Yes |
Service Logs
| Propeller | Prop RIght.pdf Prop Left 2.pdf Prop Left 1.pdf |
|---|---|
| Miscellaneous | N90JP Time Life 03-13-26.pdf Airworthiness-90JP_3078.pdf |
| Engine | Engine Right.pdf Engine Left.pdf |
| Aircraft | Airframe 3 12-1-2021 through 2-25-2025.pdf Airframe 3 10-2-2006 through 5-1-2020.pdf Airframe 2 March 2001 to September 2006.pdf Airframe 2 January 1977 to May 2001.pdf Airframe 1 2-6-1970 through 10-29-1976.pdf |
Operating costs & specifications — Commander 500
Typical model-level figures for the Commander 500 (not this specific airframe).
Performance & dimensions
| Range | 955 nm |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 177 kts · 204 mph |
| Takeoff / landing | 1000.0 / 950.0 |
About this plane
Twin engine piston aircraft with retractable landing gear. The 500 seats up to 6 passengers plus 1 pilot.
Range from base
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Last flight
Actual flight path from FlightAware for N90JP. More flight tracking ›
