Models

500A

The Model 500A is the same as the Model 500 with the following exceptions: The Wing structure modification in nacelle area, Fuel injection engines (Continental IO470-M), Hydraulic system modifications, Redesign of Cowling and Nacelle, New landing gear, and Gross weight increased from 6000 to 6250 pounds. The 500A was certified on April 7, 1960.

Note: All Specifications & Performances Data provided below are for Reference Only. See Piston Commander 500A TCDS, POH/AFM, & ICA's for Model & S/N specific Specification & Performance Data.

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500A

Specifications

Dimensions

Wing span

49.04'

14.95m
Length35.10′10.70m
Height14.5′4.42m
Tread12.91′3.93m
Cabin Entry Door2.33' x 3.58'.71m x 1.09
Cabin Height (Inside Interior)4.41′1.34m
Cabin Length10.62′3.23m
Cabin Width4.33”1.32m
Cabin Width (Inside Interior)2.33′.71m
Cabin Volume177 ft³53.9m³
Baggage compartment height3.41′1.03m
Baggage compartment width3.91′1.19m
Baggage compartment length2.58′.78m
Baggage compartment volume32 ft³ 9.75m³
Baggage door height1.91′.58m
Baggage door width1.58′.48m
Baggage compartment load limit350 lbs158  kg
500A

Propellers

Hartzell HC A2XF-2B/8433-4 (2 blades)

Power Plant

Lycoming IO-470-M

Weights - Aircraft

Ramp Weight:6250 lbs / 2835 kg
Take-off Weight:6250 lbs / 2835 kg
Landing Weight:

6250 lbs / 2835 kg

Dry Empty Weight:4255 lbs /1930 kg
Useful Load:1950 lbs / 884.5 kg
500A
500A

Performance

Operating Speed

Cruise Speed (@ 70% Power @ 10,000 Ft)217 mph / 188.5 kts
Cruise Speed (@ 75% Power @ 5,000 Ft)204 mph / 177 kts
Twin Engine Best Rate of Climb Speed (CAS):120 mph / 104 kts
Best rate of Climb Speed120 mph / 104 kts
Minimum Control Speed (CAS):70 mph / 61 kts
Stall Speed, Clean (CAS):72 mph / 63 kts
Stall Speed, Gear and Flaps Down (CAS):66 mph / 57 kts
Stall Speed (Dirty)66 mph / 57 kts 
Range (@ 45% power, TAS 181, 30 Min Reserve)1800 SM / 1564 NM

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