N78379 - 1962 Aero Commander 500-A Aircraft Registration

AC50

1962 AERO COMMANDER 500-A

Aircraft Description

N78379 is a 1962 Aero Commander 500-A, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Bottrell John E II in Yukon, OK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 21, 1962. The registration certificate was issued on February 14, 2014. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming TI0-540 SER engine producing 310 horsepower, N78379 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA9F1A (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N78379 was last updated on October 7, 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 N78379. 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
1962
Manufacturer
AERO COMMANDER
Model
500-A
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
AC50Commander 500
Cruise Speed
172 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
November 21, 1962
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 14, 2014

Registered Owner

Name
BOTTRELL JOHN E II
Address
1159 KINGSWAY AVE
City
YUKON
State / Zip Code
Oklahoma73099-3420
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
TI0-540 SER
Horsepower
310 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52517432
Mode S Code (Hex)
AA9F1A

Additional Details

Registration
N78379
Serial Number
500A-1265-88
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
7
Expiration Date
February 28, 2030
Last Action Date
October 7, 2023
Last Update Date
October 7, 2023
Unique ID
00875010

Data Source

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

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