N9177 - 1972 Aero Commander 500 S Aircraft Registration

AC50

1972 AERO COMMANDER 500 S

Aircraft Description

N9177 is a 1972 Aero Commander 500 S, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Chaffin Christopher in Flower Mound, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 8, 1972. The registration certificate was issued on August 17, 2021. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming TI0-540 SER engine producing 310 horsepower, N9177 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ACB3F9 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N9177 was last updated on June 18, 2025. 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 N9177. 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
1972
Manufacturer
AERO COMMANDER
Model
500 S
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
AC50Commander 500
Cruise Speed
172 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
August 8, 1972
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 17, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
CHAFFIN CHRISTOPHER
Address
2608 BEL AIR LN
City
FLOWER MOUND
State / Zip Code
Texas75022-4523
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)
53131771
Mode S Code (Hex)
ACB3F9

Additional Details

Registration
N9177
Serial Number
3125
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
7
Expiration Date
August 31, 2028
Last Action Date
June 18, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00190911

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC