The Air Tractor 501 is an aircraft of United States origin. It has a maximum take-off weight of 4,300 kg. It offers a maximum range of 430 nm, a cruise speed of 136 knots, a service ceiling of 13,000 ft and seating for up to 2 across its variants.
Air Tractor 501

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Year
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Owner
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Last seen
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MTOW
4,300 kg
Range
430 nm
Seats
2
501
Air Tractor · 501
Model overview
Fleet & certification
- Built
- 4
- Active
- 4
- Origin
- United States
Certifying authorities
FAA
Variants
Per-variant specifications
| Variant | Engine | MTOW | Range | Cruise | Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT-501 AT-501 | — | 4,300 kg | 430 nm | 136 kt | 2 |
Type certification
The FAA paperwork
TCDS A17SW · Rev 12
The FAA-issued Type Certificate for this model is on file (TCDS A17SW), but we haven't yet extracted the structured spec values.
Read the TCDS (PDF) →Safety & ops history
Where to look next
Detailed safety & ops history coming soon — view this model's FAA Airworthiness Directives at FAA.gov.
This aircraft
Tools
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501 — frequently asked
What is the range of the Air Tractor 501?
The Air Tractor 501 has a maximum range of 430 nautical miles across variants.
How many people can the Air Tractor 501 carry?
The Air Tractor 501 seats up to 2 across its variants.
What is the MTOW of the Air Tractor 501?
The Air Tractor 501's maximum take-off weight is 4,300 kg.
How many Air Tractor 501 aircraft are registered worldwide?
Sprinkle tracks 4 registered Air Tractor 501 airframes worldwide.
Registered 501 aircraft
Individual 501 airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.