N159K - 1959 Aero Commander 500 Aircraft Registration

AC50

1959 AERO COMMANDER 500

Aircraft Description

N159K is a 1959 Aero Commander 500, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Island Hopper Air LLC in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 27, 1959. The registration certificate was issued on July 8, 2013. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-540 SERIES engine producing 250 horsepower, N159K is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0EC7F (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N159K was last updated on August 18, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

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AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N159K. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
1959
Manufacturer
AERO COMMANDER
Model
500
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
AC50Commander 500
Cruise Speed
163 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
May 27, 1959
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 8, 2013

Registered Owner

Name
ISLAND HOPPER AIR LLC
Address
2655 S PONTE VEDRA BLVD
City
PONTE VEDRA BEACH
State / Zip Code
Florida32082-4525
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-540 SERIES
Horsepower
250 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50166177
Mode S Code (Hex)
A0EC7F

Additional Details

Registration
N159K
Serial Number
751
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
7
Expiration Date
July 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 18, 2023
Last Update Date
August 18, 2023
Unique ID
00701310

Last Known Position

Date
April 19, 2026 (UTC 14:10:29)
Airport
Latitude
30.327667
Longitude
-81.500352

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC