Registration / Serial:XC-CIE
Aircraft Original Type:Aero 520 Commander
Aircraft Generic Type:Aero Commander 500/560/680 Commander
Aircraft Version:Aero Commander 500 Commander
C/n (msn):500-776
Operator Titles:Mexico - Government
Aircraft Name:El Cachanilla
City / Airport:Santa Monica - Municipal (KSMO / SMO)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:1958 to 1962
Photo by:Ed Coates / CAHS
Photo ID:508786Submit Correction
View count: 117
The logo the fuselage is the Mexican coat of arms which would make this a government aircraft. The name El Cachanilla is associated with the people of the Baja Californian state capital Mexicali. The role of XC-CIE is not known but it is possible it was based at Mexicali for government use. The aircraft was sold in the US in 1973 as N357X.
Registration / Serial:XC-CIE
Aircraft Version:Aero Commander 500 Commander
C/n (msn):500-776
Operator Titles:Mexico - Government
City / Airport:Santa Monica - Municipal (KSMO / SMO)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:1958 to 1962
Photo by:Ed Coates / CAHS
Registration / Serial:XC-CIE
Aircraft Original Type:Aero 520 Commander
Aircraft Generic Type:Aero Commander 500/560/680 Commander
Aircraft Version:Aero Commander 500 Commander
C/n (msn):500-776
Operator Titles:Mexico - Government
Aircraft Name:El Cachanilla
City / Airport:Santa Monica - Municipal (KSMO / SMO)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:1958 to 1962
Photo by:Ed Coates / CAHS
Photo ID:508786Submit Correction
View count: 117
The logo the fuselage is the Mexican coat of arms which would make this a government aircraft. The name El Cachanilla is associated with the people of the Baja Californian state capital Mexicali. The role of XC-CIE is not known but it is possible it was based at Mexicali for government use. The aircraft was sold in the US in 1973 as N357X.
Registration / Serial:XC-CIE
Aircraft Version:Aero Commander 500 Commander
C/n (msn):500-776
Operator Titles:Mexico - Government
City / Airport:Santa Monica - Municipal (KSMO / SMO)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:1958 to 1962
Photo by:Ed Coates / CAHS