N634CT - 1972 COMMANDER 500S
Aircraft Summary
General
Year
1972
Manufacturer
COMMANDER
Model
500S
Condition
Used
Registration #
N634CT
FlightRules
IFR
Based at
KBZN
Description
N634CT. A legendary firefighting aircraft across the American West for the past 30 years. Always maintained to FAR 135 and USFS Agency standards. Extensive maintenance in the the last few years has this airplane in perfect working order. Available with or without the firefighting avionics package.
Airframe
Total Time
10233
Range
884 NM
Max Takeoff Weight
6,750 lb
Basic Empty Weight
4,996 lb
Useful Load
1,754 lb
Fuel Capacity Volume
156 gal
Airframe Notes
Airframe gone over completely during winter 2021. Fuel cells have all been replace during the last 3 years. Spar inspection current. New tires, brakes and struts overhauled. All AD's in compliance.
Engine 1
Engine 1 Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine 1 Model
IO-540-E1A5
Engine 1 Serial Number
RL-2278-48C
Engine 1 Horsepower
290 HP
Engine 1 Time
634
Engine 1 Time Since
SMOH
Engine 1 TBO
2000
Year Engine 1 Overhauled or Installed as New
2017
Engine 1 Time Remaining To Overhaul
1366
Engine 1 Turbocharged
Yes
Engine 1 Turbonormalized
Yes
Engine 1 Notes
Current Hobbs 3552. Engine has Ray Jay Turbochargers. Exhaust and turbo system rebuilt during winter 2021. All cylinder compressions 79.
Engine 2
Engine 2 Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine 2 Model
IO-540-E1B5
Engine 2 Serial Number
L-8711-48
Engine 2 Horsepower
290 HP
Engine 2 Time
1143
Engine 2 Time Since
SMOH
Engine 2 TBO
1600
Year Engine 2 Overhauled or Installed as New
2015
Engine 2 Time Remaining To Overhaul
457
Engine 2 Turbocharged
Yes
Engine 2 Turbonormalized
Yes
Engine 2 Notes
Current Hobbs 3552. Engine has Ray Jay Turbochargers. Exhaust and turbo system rebuilt during winter 2021. Engine repaired spring 2022 due to broken through bolt. All cylinder compressions 79.
Props
Prop 1 Manufacturer
HARTZELL
Prop 1 Model
HC-C3YR-2UF
Prop 1 Time
2000
Prop 2 Manufacturer
HARTZELL
Prop 2 Model
HC-C3YR-2UF
Prop 2 Time
2000
Number of Blades
3
Blade Composition
Aluminum
Prop Notes
Current Hobbs 3552. TBO at 5107
Modifications/Conversions
Modifications/Conversions
Right side bubble window installed, flat window still in possession. Camera port in belly.
Avionics
GPS 1 Manufacturer
GARMIN
GPS 1 Model
GNS530WAAS
GPS 2 Manufacturer
GARMIN
GPS 2 Model
GNS430W
Transponder 1 Manufacturer
GARMIN
Transponder 1 Model
GTX330ES
Autopilot Manufacturer
S-TEC
Autopilot Model
SYSTEM 60-2
ADS-B Equipped
Yes
WAAS
Yes
Terrain Warning System
Yes
Avionics/Radios
Aircraft is configured as a type 1 USFS Air Attack platform. Three VHF radios, the two Garmins and a KNG 196B. Three Technisonic P25 FM radios, three Aircomm ACS775A-SL audio panels, one ACS 296 receive audio indicatorOne SatCom antenna, three Stratus USB power ports. One GDL 50 data link.
Additional Equipment
Inadvertent Ice Protection
Yes
Additional Equipment
Spare parts include: fuel pump, alternator, starter, magneto, turbocharger, prop governor, misc gaskets and bushings
Exterior
Exterior Notes
Exterior in good condition.
Interior
Number of Seats
7
Interior Notes
Interior in good but well used condition
Inspection Status
Inspection Status
Annual completed August
Airworthy
Yes
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