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N78379 V

Aero Commander 500-A · 1962

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 0141104

Aero Commander 500-A
Engines: 2
Type: piston
Seats: 7
Cruise: 149 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 41533

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: TI0-540 SER
Type: Turbo-prop
Horsepower: 310 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N78379
Serial Number: 500A-1265-88
Year Manufactured: 1962
ACFTREF Code: 0141104
Engine Code: 41533
Status: V (V)
Certification: Standard – Normal
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Multi Engine (5)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 52517432
ICAO 24-bit (hex): AA9F1A
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Registrant

Bottrell John E Ii
1159 Kingsway Ave
Yukon, OK, 730993420
FAA Region: 2

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Feb 14, 2014
Airworthiness Nov 21, 1962
Expiration Feb 28, 2030
Last Activity Oct 7, 2023
Data as of Jun 22, 2026

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