1973 AERO COMMANDER 500 S

General Specs (cont.)

Total Time:6095

Engine 1 Time:1269 SMOH

Engine 2 Time:1282 SMOH

Prop 1 Time:1269 SMOH

Prop 2 Time:1282 SMOH

Useful Load:3180 lb

Condition:Used

Flight Rules:VFR

# of Seats:3

Additional Classifications

Detailed Description

Rare Shrike Commander for sale!  Merlyn 350 STC'd Shrike with HUGE useful load increase due to increased gross takeoff weight of 8,800 pounds. 244 gallons of usable fuel. This conversion is relatively rare and I've been told there have been 13 total conversions of the 500 series of Commanders to the Merlyn 350.

Will consider trades for Cessna 206s with Camera Holes or Piper Aztec E or F models.

Shadin Fuel Flow & Totalizer
Insight G4 Twin engine monitor
Garmin ADSB In/Out Transponder
LED Exterior Lighting
Useful load: 3,180 pounds
Aerial Survey Camera Hole 25x22"
160A Aerial Survey Sensor Power availability
Full interior with bench seat can be installed with the structural plug for the camera hole so it can be flown as a passenger only airplane if desired.
Fuel bags new in 2019
Right Turbo brand new
JB Air Conditioning 
Older Panel

From the Merlyn website: Merlyn Shrike 350 Hp conversion

MPi's most well known Commander conversion has to be the 350 Hp upgrade using the TIO-540-J2B(D) engines. Admired not only for its awesome performance but also for its use of a unique four blade propeller designed to give maximum efficiency at high altitudes. In fact, the conversion can give you a full 350 Hp at 30,000 ft! It just goes to show you the versatility of the 500B, S, and U airframe when mated with an appropriate increase in horsepower. With a gross weight increase up to 2050 lbs, most converted aircraft continue to be high altitude workhorses although a few are being operated by some individuals that just want to go fast and look cool! This is a very in depth transformation which includes new engine mounts, firewalls, and cowling modifications. MPi has since developed additional engine conversions that are less labor intensive, but if it's a 350 that you must have then we can make it happen!

Some benefits:

    Kit includes new intercoolers, control systems, oil coolers
    41" maximum MAP - this one redlines at 48"
    2000 hr TBO!
    Maximum operating altitude as high as 35,000 ft.
    13,200 ft. single engine service ceiling
    Maximum cruise speed as high as 242KTAS!
    Increased takeoff and climb performance
    No operating limitations
    Quiet operation
    Current production engine
    Many different equipment options to choose from
    Dependable
    STC SA5969NM

Avionics / Equipment

Wired for aerial survey equipment.

Airframe

Camera Hole STC for Aerial Survey
25x22" D Shaped Camera Hole

Used for Lidar and Aerial Survey flights but can be easily converted back to a passenger aircraft.

Engines / Mods / Prop

Merlyn 350 STC
244 Gallons Usable Fuel
Wing Spar inspection just completed - no issues. Next due 4/2028.