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1965 Commander 500BMulti-Engine Piston Aircraft • Midlothian, TX, USA

This 1965 Aero Commander 500B, registration N161BL (serial number 1551-197), is presented as a well-maintained and mission-equipped aircraft ready for immediate service, with a total time of 10,841 hours. The airframe is configured for aerial survey, mapping, photography, and utility operations, featuring a hydraulically operated floor door for special missions. The left engine has 1,960 hours since major overhaul, the right engine has 900 hours since major overhaul, and the propellers are fresh. A recent wing spar inspection has been completed.

The panel includes an Avidyne IFD440 GPS/NAV/COM and a Garmin GMA 345 audio panel and intercom....

Year
1965
Make
Commander
Series
500
Model
500B
Tail #
N161BL
Serial #
1551-197

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Specifications

Category
Multi-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Aerial Surveying, Utility
Flight Rules
IFR

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
10,841 hrs
Engine 1 Time
1,960 hrs (SMOH)
Engine 2 Time
900 hrs (SMOH)
Inspection Status
Wing Spar Inspection Recently Completed

Avionics

GPS

Avidyne IFD440 - GPS/NAV/COM

Comms

Avidyne IFD440 - GPS/NAV/COM

Audio

Garmin GMA 345 - GMA Audio Panel Intercom

Additional Equipment

Hydraulically Operated Floor Door

Hydraulically Operated Floor Door for Aerial Survey and Special Mission Applications

Propellers

Fresh Propellers

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
2

Asking Price

$119,000

Aircraft Location

Midlothian, TX, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Jun 10, 2026: $119,000 - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Jun 10, 2026

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$119,000