1978 Commander Commander 500S Shrike Commander 500SMulti-Engine Piston Aircraft • Waco, TX, USA
This 1978 Twin Commander 500S Shrike Commander (N957JA) presents a well-maintained example with 5,278 total airframe hours and recent comprehensive upgrades. The aircraft features fresh annual and 36-month spar inspections completed by Jon Conant, a former Twin Commander Service Center lead, with the spar reported in pristine condition. Power comes from Lycoming IO-540 engines with 332 hours SMOH on the left engine and 241 hours SMOH on the right, paired with Hartzell propellers showing 397 hours TSO on the left and 829 hours on the right. All cylinders are noted at about 77/80 condition.
The aircraft boasts a modern Garmin glass panel...
- Year
- 1978
- Make
- Commander
- Series
- 500S
- Model
- Commander 500S Shrike Commander 500S
- Tail #
- N957JA
- Serial #
- 3308
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Specifications
- Category
- Multi-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Business, Passenger, Utility
- Flight Rules
- IFR
- Useful Load
- 1,700 lbs
- Seats
- 6
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Total Time
- 5,280 hrs
- Engine 1 Time
- 333 hrs (SMOH)
- Engine 2 Time
- 342 hrs (SMOH)
- Prop 1 Time
- 398 hrs (SPOH)
- Prop 2 Time
- 829 hrs (SPOH)
- Inspection Status
- Fresh annual by Jon Conant - former Twin Commander Service Center lead. Fresh 36 month spar inspections - pristine condition spar.
Avionics
PFD
Garmin TXI - All new TXI avionics 2023
Autopilot
Genesys 3100 - AP/FD/YD
GPS
Garmin GTN-750
Audio
Garmin BT audio panel - built BT Flight Stream
ADS-B Out
Garmin GTX 345 - TXP with ADS-B In/Out
EMS/EIS
Garmin EIS - EIS engine indicating system
Comms
Garmin 650 TXI
standby
Garmin 275 - Standby System
MFD
Garmin Aera 760 - on CP Side for MFD
Traffic
TCAS - TCAS Traffic System
flightStream
Garmin Flight Stream 510 - System
Additional Equipment
Winglets
Cowl Lights
Split Cowl Mod with LED Cowl Lights
Split Cowl Mod
LED Lighting
LED lighting inside and out
Stereo
CD stereo
Standby Indicator
Garmin GI 275 - standby indicator
Landing Lights
Custom LED Landing Lights
Cabin Lighting
Custom LED Cabin Lighting
USB Ports
Three 12 Volt Accessory USB Ports
Mechanical Flight Instruments
Co-Pilot Standby Mechanical Flight Instruments
Flap Gap Seals
Air Center Flap Gap Seals
Exhaust Deflectors
Air Center Exhaust Deflectors
Starters
High Speed SKYTECH Starters
Stereo System
CD Stereo System/Custom Cabinet
Aft Baggage
Extended Aft Baggage
Interior & Exterior
- Interior Rating
- 8/10
- Paint Rating
- 10/10
- Paint Year
- 2023
- Interior Notes
- Light Grey leather with dark Grey accents, Grey carpet, custom couch and cabinet.
- Exterior Notes
- New custom paint, Ruby belly, white top, metallic silver and black stripes. Painted in 2023.
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 2
- Engine Model
- IO-540
- Engine Power
- 1600 HP
- Propeller Model
- Hartzell 3-blade
Asking Price
$450,000
Aircraft Location
Waco, TX, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Aug 14, 2025: $450,000 - trade-a-plane
Aug 14, 2025: $450,000 - aso
Aug 13, 2025: $450,000 - controller
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Asking Price
$450,000
Aircraft Location
Waco, TX, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Aug 14, 2025: $450,000 - trade-a-plane
Aug 14, 2025: $450,000 - aso
Aug 13, 2025: $450,000 - controller
Contact Seller
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Asking Price
$450,000