# Aero Commander 560 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 0141402 - Manufacturer (registry): AERO COMMANDER - Model: 560 - Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 2 · Reciprocating - Seats: 7 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Cruise speed: 174 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS 6A1](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/6A1) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Twin Commander Aircraft LLC - Registered aircraft: 2 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/aero-commander-560 Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs) Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment. - [AD 2026-13-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-13-02): Navigation · Airbus Canada Limited Partnership 18, 49-46, 80-A and 555 more. Effective Jul 1, 2026 - [AD 2023-10-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-10-02): Indicating/Recording System, Navigation · Boeing 18, 23, 35 and 1,060 more. Effective May 26, 2023 - [AD 2022-03-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-03-15): Fuel Quantity Indicator · Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System (STC SA01899WI or SA02658SE). Effective Mar 21, 2022 - [AD 2006-16-18 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-16-18-R1): Installing a warning placard on the TAWS/RMI · Airbus A300 B2-1A, A300 B2-1C, A300 B2-203 and 100 more. Effective Jul 18, 2008 - [AD 2005-01-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-01-19): Mode S transponders · GARMIN International GTX 330D, GTX 330, GTX 33D and 830 more. Effective Feb 23, 2005 - [AD 97-05-03 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-05-03-R1): Global Positioning Systems · BAE Systems Avro 146-RJ100A, BAe 146-200A, Jetstream Model 4101 and 27 more. Effective Apr 20, 1999 - [AD 98-20-34](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-20-34): Airplane Flight Manuals--Severe Icing Conditions · Twin Commander 500, 500-A, 500-B and 24 more. Effective Nov 3, 1998 - [AD 98-14-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-14-03): Transponders · Cessna 172, 172A, 172B and 230 more. Effective Aug 16, 1998 - [AD 98-07-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-07-17): Flap System · Twin Commander 500, 500-A, 500-B and 27 more. Effective May 29, 1998 - [AD 98-08-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-08-19): Wing to Fuselage Attachment Brackets and Straps · Twin Commander 500, 500-A, 500-B and 27 more. Effective May 18, 1998 - [AD 95-22-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-22-01): Fluorescent Lighting System · Aerospace Lighting Fluorescent lighting systems, A310-203, A310-204 and 74 more. Effective Dec 4, 1995 - [AD 94-04-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-04-13): Spar Cap · Twin Commander 500, 500-A, 500-B and 17 more. Effective Apr 12, 1994 - [AD 94-01-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-01-04): Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System · Airbus A300 B4-601, A300 B4-603, A300 B4-605R and 136 more. Effective Feb 4, 1994 - [AD 87-21-07 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/87-21-07-R1): Fuel Filler Openings · Twin Commander 500, 500-A, 500-B and 16 more. Effective May 5, 1989 - [AD 75-12-09 R2](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-12-09-R2): Inadvertent Structural Failure · Twin Commander 500, 500-A, 500-B and 12 more. Effective Nov 28, 1981 - [AD 79-07-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-07-02): Batteries · Aircraft Parts & Development A, A-2, A-3 and 149 more. Effective Apr 3, 1979 - [AD 78-05-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-05-06): Flexible Fuel Cells · Cessna 180, 182, 185 and 98 more. Effective Jun 30, 1978 - [AD 73-06-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/73-06-02): Fuel Siphoning · Twin Commander 500, 500-A, 500-B and 13 more. Effective Mar 19, 1973 - [AD 62-08-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/62-08-02): Fuel Line Modification · Twin Commander 520 and 560. Effective Apr 11, 1962 - [AD 59-16-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/59-16-01): Fuel Line Routing · Twin Commander 500, 520, 560 and 5 more - [AD 59-04-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/59-04-01): Stabilizer Rivets · Twin Commander 500, 560, 560-A and 4 more - [AD 58-01-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/58-01-01): Fuel Vent Line Replacement · Twin Commander 520, 560, 560-A and 2 more - [AD 57-09-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/57-09-01): Aileron Bellcrank Casting · Twin Commander 520, 560, 560-A and 1 more Historical (superseded or no longer in force): - [AD 94-04-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-04-17) (historical): Flap System Cable · Twin Commander 500, 500-A, 500-B and 27 more. Effective Apr 15, 1994 ## Information bulletins (advisory) (2) - [SAIB SW-18-31](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-18-31): NAVIGATION, ATTITUDE, AND DIRECTION DATA SYSTEM. Issued Nov 21, 2018 - [SAIB NM-10-13](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NM-10-13): Navigation: Flight Management System. Issued Jan 7, 2010 ## Registered aircraft (2) - [N2657B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2657B): [Hughes Coby D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HUGHES%20COBY%20D), [Collinsville, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Collinsville), S/N 157 - [N2700B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2700B): [Backcountry Commander LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BACKCOUNTRY%20COMMANDER%20LLC), [Wray, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Wray), built 1955, S/N 200 ## NTSB investigations (34) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB ERA18LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA201), Jul 26, 2018: Aero Commander 560 (N2705B), Crestview, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: A collapse of the right main landing gear for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. - [NTSB SEA95FA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95FA212), Sep 8, 1995: Aero Commander 560 (N731R), Ketchum, ID, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a turn resulting in a stall/spin. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot-in-command's becoming geographically… - [NTSB LAX95FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95FA003), Oct 5, 1994: Aero Commander 560 (N251VW), Essex, CA, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's inadvertent flight into IMC conditions. Contributing to the accident was a loss of control of the aircraft and exceeding the structural limits of the aircraft. The weather conditions were… - [NTSB LAX88LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA157), Apr 11, 1988: Aero Commander 560 (N2705B), Bullhead City, AZ, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI81FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FA057), May 24, 1981: Aero Comdr 560 (N272GD), Walkerton, IN, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB FTW81FA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81FA011), Nov 21, 1980: Aero Comdr 560 (N2659B), Dell City, TX, destroyed, 2 fatal - [NTSB LAX80FUJ08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80FUJ08), Nov 3, 1979: Aero Comdr 560 (N814V), Tucson, AZ, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW79FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79FA043), Jan 18, 1979: Aero Comdr 560 (N2684B), Oklahoma City, OK, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB MIA78FKG08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA78FKG08), Mar 19, 1977: Aero Comdr 560 (N732Z), Albany, GA, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA76AM097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA76AM097), Jul 9, 1976: Aero Comdr 560 (N2699B), Okeechobee, FL, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW76FRJ23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76FRJ23), Apr 25, 1976: Aero Comdr 560 (N2713B), Henderson, TX, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC76AN063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC76AN063), Jan 12, 1976: Aero Comdr 560 (N2692B), Skaneateles, NY, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB MKC75AK042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC75AK042), Feb 12, 1975: Aero Comdr 560 (N2730B), Leawood, KS, substantial damage - [NTSB MKC75FCG25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC75FCG25), Dec 23, 1974: Aero Comdr 560 (N2730B), Lees Summit, MO, substantial damage - [NTSB DEN75AD025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN75AD025), Nov 2, 1974: Aero Comdr 560 (N867G), Bicknell, UT, destroyed, 2 fatal - [NTSB LAX75FUA03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX75FUA03), Jul 12, 1974: Aero Comdr 560 (N867G), Long Beach, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA73AM061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA73AM061), Dec 11, 1972: Aero Comdr 560-E (N2690B), Tupelo, MS, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB MIA72AM064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA72AM064), Jan 3, 1972: Aero Comdr 560 (N2715B), Tampa, FL, no damage - [NTSB MKC71FER62](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC71FER62), May 19, 1971: Aero Comdr 560 (N445TK), Hibbing, MN, destroyed - [NTSB LAX71AL058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX71AL058), Mar 19, 1971: Aero Cmdr 560 (N2727B), Helendale, CA, destroyed, 2 fatal - [NTSB SEA70FWD20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA70FWD20), Jun 19, 1970: Aero Comdr 560 (N2661R), Bellevue, WA, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW70F0099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW70F0099), Jul 9, 1969: Aero Comdr 560 (N2657B), Benton, AR, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC69F0452](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC69F0452), May 6, 1969: Aero Comdr 560 (N371), Flushing, NY, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW68F0511](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW68F0511), Mar 22, 1968: Aero Comdr 560 (N855LB), Hilltop, TX, destroyed - [NTSB MIA68A0043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA68A0043), Nov 4, 1967: Aero Comdr 560 (N2677B), Calhoun, GA, destroyed, 2 fatal - [NTSB NYC68A0012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC68A0012), Jul 20, 1967: Aero-Comdr 680 (N371), Flushing, NY, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC67A0166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC67A0166), May 22, 1967: Aero Comdr 560 (N808JK), Jamaica, NY, substantial damage - [NTSB OAK67A0035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK67A0035), Sep 18, 1966: Aero Comdr 560 (N280E), Las Vegas, NV, substantial damage, 1 fatal - [NTSB NYC66F0108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC66F0108), Jul 12, 1965: Aero Cmdr 560 (N2654B), Danbury, CT, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC65F0050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC65F0050), Feb 5, 1965: Aero Cmdr 560 (N371), Jamaica, NY, substantial damage - [NTSB UNK65X0343](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X0343), Oct 20, 1964: Aero Comm 560 (N4203B), Montau, NY, destroyed - [NTSB UNK64X3591](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X3591), Aug 25, 1964: Aero Comdr 560 (N2683B), Pleasant Vally, NY, destroyed, 2 fatal - [NTSB UNK64X1488](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X1488), Apr 27, 1964: Aero Comm 560 (N2677B), Paducah, KY, substantial damage - [NTSB UNK64X0123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X0123), Jan 3, 1964: Aero Cmdr 560 (N8239D), Bruceton Mills, WV, destroyed, 1 fatal ## FAA accident and incident reports (20) From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [Accident 20180726018029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180726018029A), Jul 26, 2018: Aero Commander 560 (N2705B), Crestview, FL, Substantial damage. During a ferry flight from scottsdale Arizona (ksdl)to gainesville Florida (kgnv) the aircraft was landing at Crestview Florida (kcew) for an enroute fuel stop… - [Accident 19950908028129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950908028129A), Sep 8, 1995: Gulstm 560 (N731R), Hailey, ID, Destroyed, 2 fatal. Reported 10MILE south of airport but couldn't locate. Crashed, gear flaps down and low and slow. - [Accident 19941005037799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19941005037799A), Oct 5, 1994: Gulstm 560 (N251VW), Essex, CA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Broke up in flight near FL120. Thunderstorms in area. Airmets for servere tubulence. No oxygen on board. - [Incident 19900123007329I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900123007329I), Jan 23, 1990: Gulstm 560 (N5462Z), Ft Lauderdale, FL. Loss of electrical power. Landed without incident. Voltage regualtor was not seated in receptacle. - [Accident 19880411013909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880411013909A), Apr 11, 1988: Gulstm 560 (N2705B), Bullhead City, AZ, Substantial damage. No hydraulics on climb. No brakes on landing. Hit hangar and aircraft. Loose actuator had cut hydraulic line. - [Incident 19880406036069I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880406036069I), Apr 6, 1988: Gulstm 560 (N2722B), Ft Lauderdale, FL. Right main wheel left the taxiway during taxiing. Found left brake had a leak at the piston. Pilot failed to note. - [Accident 19810524027839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810524027839A), May 24, 1981: Rkwell 560 (N272GD), Walkerton, IN, Destroyed. Left turn-out after takeoff. Airplane rolled over and dived into open field. No mechanical defects. Causes unknown. - [Accident 19801121074649A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19801121074649A), Nov 21, 1980: Rkwell 560 (N2659B), Dell City, TX, Destroyed. Student pilot lost control of airplane in IMC icing conditions. Wing separated in flight. Purpose of flight unknown - [Accident 19791103043259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19791103043259A), Nov 3, 1979: Rkwell 560 (N814V), Tucson, AZ, Substantial damage. Engines quit on final due to fuel exhaustion. Made hard landing on runway after stretching glide. - [Incident 19790725021889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790725021889I), Jul 25, 1979: Rkwell 560 (N2718B), Albuquerque, NM, Minor damage. Pilot forgot to lower gear until bell was in contact with runway. - [Incident 19790512028679I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790512028679I), May 12, 1979: Rkwell 500RKWELL (N2699B), Clearwater, FL, Minor damage. Pilot inadvertently retracted landing gear following normal landing. - [Accident 19790118001059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790118001059A), Jan 18, 1979: Rkwell 560 (N2684B), Oklahoma City, OK, Destroyed. Weather below minimums. Alternate available but not used. Aircraft stalled on go around - [Accident 19771219042129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19771219042129A), Dec 19, 1977: Rkwell 560 (N732Z), Albany, GA, Substantial damage - [Accident 19760709024119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760709024119A), Jul 9, 1976: Rkwell 560 (N2699B), Okeechobee, FL, Substantial damage. Eng hyd pump on l eng. Gr not locked dwn prior to t/d. - [Accident 19760425009559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760425009559A), Apr 25, 1976: Rkwell 560 (N2713B), Henderson, TX, Substantial damage - [Accident 19760112004289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760112004289A), Jan 12, 1976: Rkwell 560 (N2692B), Skaneateles, NY, Destroyed. Acft touched rwy after liftoff,drifted lft. Lft gear in snowbank,cont'd takeoff,rolled inverted - [Accident 19750212004189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750212004189A), Feb 12, 1975: Rkwell 560 (N2730B), Leawood, KS, Substantial damage. Noticed ice,increased spd on final apch. Lost ctl in flare. - [Accident 19741223041379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19741223041379A), Dec 23, 1974: Rkwell 560 (N2730B), Lees Summit, MO, Substantial damage. Gr sys,hyd accumulator diaphragm ruptured. Gr safe micro switch inop,stayed on indicated dwn. - [Accident 19741102042789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19741102042789A), Nov 2, 1974: Rkwell 56* (N867G), Bicknell, UT, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Attmptd flt in known icing cond. Acft had no airframe-prop ice protection. Rcvry date 11/9/74. - [Accident 19740712021409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740712021409A), Jul 12, 1974: Rkwell 560 (N867G), Long Beach, CA, Substantial damage. Taxying in to park. Lft wng hit blast fence. ## Service difficulty reports (64, newest 50) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR 2024F00188](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2024F00188), Aug 12, 2024: FCU. UNRESPONSIVE. WHILE EN-ROUTE FROM KJAC TO KMSO, CREW WAS FLYING A NORMAL DESCENT OUT OF FL220 AND WAS CLEARED TO FL150. ENGINES WERE POWERED BACK AS NORMAL. AT LEVEL OFF BOTH - [SDR R3WA202401220001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/R3WA202401220001), Jan 19, 2024: SEAL. LEAKING. CREW HEARD LOUD SQUEAL FROM PAX DOOR SEAL AREA ALONG WITH SLOW DEPRESSURIZATION. UNDER INVESTIGATION FOR PROBABLE CAUSE. - [SDR 2023FA0000118](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2023FA0000118), Mar 8, 2023: BOOT. TORN. THE NOSE GEAR DEICE BOOT P.N. 6542002-2 WAS WEDGED BETWEEN THE NOSE GEAR CHROME PISTON P.N. 66452100-2 AND BEARING P.N. 6642307-1 RESULTING IN THE STRUT STAYING - [SDR 3EJA202209130001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/3EJA202209130001), Aug 15, 2022: SWITCH. MALFUNCTIONED. GEAR UNLOCK LIGHT ILLUMINATED INFLT, DURING CRUISE PROFILE AT CRUISE ALTITUDE. LANDING GEAR OPERATED NORMALLY ON APPROACH. - [SDR DBCA202206100005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DBCA202206100005), Jun 10, 2022: TRANSDUCER. FAULTED. ON APPROACH CREW NOTED BRAKE FAILURE WITH ANTI-SKID INOP ANNUNCIATOR. CREW STOPPED THE AIRCRAFT WITH EMERGENCY BRAKE LEVER. PERFORMED ROTARY TEST OF ANTISKID SY - [SDR DXTA2022040859970](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2022040859970), Apr 7, 2022: NONE. DEFECTIVE. CABIN EMERG LIGHT: FRONT HALF OF EMERGENCY LIGHTS IN THE CABIN NOT WORKING THE EXIT LIGHT, FLOOR LIGHTS IN, OVERHEAD LIGHTS ON INITIAL PREFLIGHT. AFTER COLD SOK - [SDR DXTA2022040759820](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2022040759820), Apr 6, 2022: NONE. NONE. MAIN DOOR: MED IS HARD TO LOCK, AND VERY DIFFICULT TO UNLOCK BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE AIRCRAFT. HAD DIFFICULTY OPENING DOOR FROM INSIDE, HAD TO CYCLE HANDLE - [SDR DXTA2022040459570](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2022040459570), Apr 2, 2022: SOCKET. DEFECTIVE. EMERG EXIT SIGN/LIGHT: VERTICAL EMERGENCY EXIT SIGN ON FORWARD SIDE OF MAIN CABIN DOOR (ABOVE PRE-CATCH RELEASE HANDLE) DOES NOT ILLUMINATE WITH PAX SAFETY ON O - [SDR DXTA2022033159410](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2022033159410), Mar 30, 2022: NONE. NONE. ENGINE COMPRESSOR STALL: AT CRUISE ALTITUDE 410 HEARD A LOUD BANG AND FELT A THUMP IN OUR FEET. N1 DROPPED FROM 91.0 TO 85 THEN RETURNED TO 91.0. REST OF FLIGHT - [SDR DXTA2022032959240](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2022032959240), Mar 29, 2022: NONE. DEFECTIVE. FUEL PRESSURE INDICATION: REPEAT WRITEUP. DURING CROSSFEED FROM LEFT TANK TO RIGHT ENGINE, CROSSFEED WORKED NORMALLY. AFTER MOVING CROSSFEED TO OFF POSITION, TH - [SDR 2022F00152](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022F00152), Mar 21, 2022: NONE. NONE. WHILE ON-ROUTE TO KMDT WE RECEIVED AN AP PITCH MISTRIM ANNUNCIATION AND ASSOCIATED MASTER CAUTION. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CHECKLIST, AUTOPILOT WAS DISCONNECTED - [SDR 2022F00155](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022F00155), Mar 8, 2022: NONE. NONE. DURING TAKEOFF ROLL ON RWY 34 AT KHKS, AT APPROXIMATELY 80 KTS, WE RECEIVED THE WINDSHIELD OVERHEAT ANNUNCIATOR. TAKE OFF WAS ABORTED WITHOUT INCIDENT. AS POWER - [SDR DXTA2022030357830](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2022030357830), Mar 3, 2022: CABLE. ABNORMAL. MAIN DOOR CABLE: OPENED MAIN CABIN DOOR FROM OUTSIDE. HEARD A TWANG, AND DISCOVERED HALF THE STRANDS ON THE FORWARD DOOR CABLE BROKEN, WITH LOOSE ENDS EXTENDING - [SDR DXTA2021122854320](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2021122854320), Dec 27, 2021: UNKNOWN. DEFECTIVE. POWER BRAKE CB: UPON TAXING IN TO THE RAMP. WE LOST BRAKES THE PWR BRKS CB POPPED AND THE ANTISKD INIP LIGHT CAME ON. WE ROLLED TO A STOP AND CHOCKED THE PLANE. - [SDR DXTA2021122754260](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2021122754260), Dec 26, 2021: NONE. DEFECTIVE. MAIN EXIT SIGN/LIGHT: FWD EMERGENCY LIGHTING SYSTEM IS INOPERATIVE. // SIGNOFF// REMOVED AND REPLACED FAULTY FWD EMERGENCY LIGHTING BATTERY PACK IAW CE560XL MM - [SDR R3WA202108130001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/R3WA202108130001), Aug 11, 2021: ENGINE. FLAMED OUT. AT 43000 AIRCRAFT WAS CROSSING A SMALL LINE OF WEATHER. ENCOUNTERED SOME MODERATE TURBULENCE. RIGHT ENGINE SHUT OFF. CREW DECLARED AN EMERGENCY AND STARTED A DE - [SDR 2021071945450](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2021071945450), Jul 17, 2021: BATTERY PACK. FAULTY. EMERGENCY LIGHTING: WITH SHIP POWER OFF PASSENGER SAFETY LIGHTS EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT OVER MAIN DOOR AND FORWARD HALF OF FLOOR LIGHTS DO NOT WORK, BUT ALL THE LI - [SDR CA120619007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120619007), Jun 13, 2012: UNKNOWN. ODOR. (CAN) DURING DESCENT, VIBRATIONS WERE FEL, ACCOMPANIED WITH THE ODOR OF OIL IN THE CABIN. ENG PARAMETERS WERE DECREASING WITH NO RESPONSE TO THROTTLE LEVER MOVE - [SDR 2002FA0000400](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000400), Mar 15, 2002: TORQUE TUBE. WORN. DURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION, WHILE MEASURING RUDDER TRAVELS IT WAS FOUND THAT IF A LITTLE EXTRA PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE RUDDER TRAILING EDGE, ONCE IT HAD RE - [SDR UUM2002F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UUM2002F00000), Mar 15, 2002: BEAM. CRACKED. DURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION, THE LEFT ENGINE, ENGINE MOUNT BEAM ASSEMBLY WAS FOUND CRACKED. THE CRACK WAS MIDWAY IN THE BEAM AND WAS 60-70 PERCENT OF THE WAY TH - [SDR 99ZZZX3966](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX3966), Sep 20, 1999: ELT. FAILED. WHILE PERFORMING A PHASE 18 INSPECTION, THE ELT WAS FOUND INOPERABLE. INSPECTION OF THE ELT REVEALED A BURNED AREA ON THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD APPROXIMATELY TH - [SDR 99ZZZX3743](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX3743), Sep 17, 1999: CARTRIDGE. FAILED. DURING SCHEUDLED REMOVAL PROCESS OF THIS PART, IT WAS FOUND TO BE INOPERATIVE. AIRCRAFT WAS SCHEDULED FOR FIRE EXTINGUISHER CARTRIDGE TIME REPLACEMENT. THIS FAC - [SDR 99ZZZX3630](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX3630), Aug 17, 1999: ARM. WORN. PILOTS SQUAWKED A NOISE FROM NOSE WHEELWELL WHILE TAXIING. INSPECTION REVEALED EXCESSIVE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE ARM THAT ATTACHES THE STEERING BUNGEE TO THE NOSE - [SDR 99ZZZX3589](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX3589), Aug 17, 1999: FAN ASSY. DAMAGED. ON PRE-FLIGHT, THE COPILOT DISCOVERED DAMAGE TO THE RIGHT FAN ASSY WHICH RESULTED IN THE FLIGHT BEING CANCELLED. FOUND DAMAGE TO 12 BLADES RANGING FROM SMALL NI - [SDR 99ZZZX3588](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX3588), Aug 17, 1999: CABLE. BROKEN. THE FORWARD STEP CABLE BROKE AS A MAINTENANCE WAS BOARDING AIRCRAFT. OCCURRED JUST AFTER ACFT CAME IN FROM A FLIGHT. THE CABLE BROKE IN THE THREADS OF THE TURNB - [SDR 99ZZZX3587](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX3587), Aug 17, 1999: EXCITER BOX. FAILED. DURING PHASE 3 AND 4 INSPECTION, THE RIGHT INBOARD IGNITER WAS NOT FIRING. INSPECTION OF THE PLUG REVEALED THERE WAS LITTLE WEAR ON THE PLUG AND RECORDS SHOWED - [SDR 2000ZZZX402](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2000ZZZX402), Aug 5, 1999: DISPLAY. DAMAGED. EFIS HSI DISPLAY TUBE HAS SEVERELY ETCHED SCREEN CAUSING GHOSE IMAGES. REMOVED AND REPLACED DISPLAY UNIT. - [SDR 98ZZZX4582](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX4582), Oct 7, 1998: STAIN COVER. WORN. STAIN COVER WORN ON THRUST REVERSER. - [SDR 98ZZZX4259](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX4259), Oct 7, 1998: EXCITER BOX. FAILED. PILOT REPORTED LT ENG WOULD NOT LIGHT OFF ON START AND THERE WAS NO AUDIBLE SNAPPING SOUND. THE BOX HAD 24 VOLTS AND GOOD GROUND. ANOTHER EXCITER BOX INSTALLED - [SDR 98ZZZX4258](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX4258), Oct 7, 1998: EXCITER BOX. FAILED. PILOT REPORTED LT ENG WOULD NOT LIGHT OFF ON START AND THERE WAS NO AUDIBLE SNAPPING SOUND. THE BOX HAD 24 VOLTS AND GOOD GROUND. ANOTHER EXCITER BOX INSTALLED - [SDR 98ZZZX4064](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX4064), Oct 7, 1998: CABLE. BROKEN. THE FWD DOOR CABLE BROKE AS PILOT GOT OFF AIRPLANE. THIS NEW COMPOSITE STEP HAS 2 SUPPORT CABLES, 1 FWD AND 1 AFT. THIS IS 3RD CABLE THAT HAS BROKEN. THE 1ST CA - [SDR 98ZZZX4650](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX4650), Jun 26, 1998: BOLT. BROKEN. TORQUE TUBE, NLG DOORS, ATTACH BOLT, RT SIDE, BROKE IN-FLIGHT CAUSING NLG DOORS TO OPEN. CREW DIVERTED TO VALDOSTA, GA. EITHER BOLT IS TOO LONG OR NO WASHER WAS - [SDR 98ZZZX2577](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX2577), Jun 2, 1998: SKIN. CRACKED. A 1 INCH CRACK BETWEEN TWO RIVET HOLES ON THE LOWER FORWARD RUDDER LEADING EDGE SKIN. - [SDR 98ZZZX2581](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX2581), May 10, 1998: WINDOW. CRACKED. DURING SCHEDULED INSPECTION, FOUND WINDOW CRACK APPROXIMATELY SIX INCHES LONG IN UPPER FORWARD CORNER CONNECTING FOUR ATTACH HOLES. COULD NOT DETERMINE CAUSE OF - [SDR 98ZZZX1863](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX1863), May 7, 1998: OUTFLOW VALVE. MALFUNCTIONED. OPERATOR HAD PRESSURIZATION PROBLEM ON CESSNA 560. THIS INFORMATION MAY BE PREMATURE, BUT HE HAS NOT HEARD BACK FROM CESSNA OR ALLIED-SIGNAL ON THE PROBLEM. SUB - [SDR 98ZZZX2157](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX2157), May 1, 1998: BRACKET. BROKEN. AFTER A FLIGHT, THE PILOT COULD NOT OPEN THE CABIN DOOR AND HAD TO CLIMB OUT THE EMERGENCY WINDOW. THE DOOR COULD NOT BE OPENED FROM THE OUTSIDE EITHER. DISASSE - [SDR 98ZZZX3588](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX3588), Apr 20, 1998: BLOWER. INOPERATIVE. BLOWER MOTOR FAILED BEFORE ITS 3,500 HOUR TBO. THIS BLOWER CLEARS THE WINDSHIELD AND COCKPIT SIDE WINDOWS ON THE INSIDE. - [SDR 98ZZZX1538](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX1538), Mar 31, 1998: BEARING. FAILED. PILOTS REPORTED A VIBRATION IN THE LEFT ENGINE AFTER TAKEOFF. THEY RETURNED TO THE AIRPORT WITH NO FURTHER PROBLEM. INSPECTION REVEALED THE LT STARTER/GENERATOR - [SDR 98ZZZX1169](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX1169), Mar 13, 1998: GROUND CONNECT. LOOSE. PILOTS REPORTED A PARALLELING PROBLEM WITH THE GENERATORS. INSPECTION REVEALED BOTH STARTER/GENERATOR GROUND CONNECTIONS WERE LOOSE. MINOR ARCING WAS NOTED ON L - [SDR 98ZZZX882](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX882), Feb 16, 1998: PANEL. MALFUNCTIONED. DURING INSPECTION, ATTEMPTED TO REMOVE THE EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR. FOUND NUMEROUS PROBLEMS. EXTERIOR HANDLE ROTATION DIFFICULT. HATCH HAD TO BE HIT HARD AT TOP TO - [SDR 98ZZZX878](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX878), Feb 16, 1998: COUPLING. CRACKED. DURING ENGINE CHANGE, FOUND BLEED AIR CLAMP CRACKED IN RADIUS OF BOLT GUIDE SLEEVE, ALMOST COMPLETELY AROUND THE CIRCUMFERENCE. - [SDR 98ZZZX984](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX984), Feb 10, 1998: CONNECTOR. MISMARKED. CONNECTOR FOR OIL TEMPERATURE AT ENGINE MISLABELED, P.93. PER MANUFACTURER, CONNECTOR SHOULD BE LABELED P.87. - [SDR 98ZZZX881](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX881), Feb 10, 1998: ACTUATOR. BROKEN. DURING PHASE 2 INSPECTION, FOUND HEAD OF BOLT SHEARED CLEAN. THIS IS ONE OF FOUR BOLTS HOLDING BARREL TO BASE OF THE FLAP ACTUATOR. BOLT HEAD WAS HELD CAPTIVE B - [SDR 98ZZZX880](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX880), Feb 10, 1998: LINE ASSY. CHAFE. TWO WING DEICE LINES AND CLAMPS LOCATED AT FUSELAGE AND WING LEADING EDGE, CHAFE FUSELAGE SKIN. SUBMITTER STATED SHRINK WRAP AND THERMOPROTECTION TAPE SHOULD BE - [SDR 98ZZZX879](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX879), Feb 10, 1998: LINE ASSY. CHAFE. TWO WING DEICE LINES AND CLAMPS LOCATED AT FUSELAGE AND WING LEADING EDGE, CHAFE FUSELAGE SKIN. SUBMITTER STATED SHRINK WRAP AND THERMOPROTECTION TAPE SHOULD BE - [SDR 98ZZZX847](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX847), Feb 2, 1998: STARTER. FAILED. WHILE T/S A VIBRATION, THE RT STARTER/GEN WAS FOUND TO HAVE A BAD VIBRATION. LISTENING TO RUN DOWN OF THE ENGINES AFTER MOTORING THEM TO 10 PERCENT, THE RT STAR - [SDR 98ZZZX490](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX490), Jan 12, 1998: AXLE. CORRODED. WHILE PERFORMING A PHASE 1 AND PHASE 2 ON BOTH MLG AXLES, FOUND CORROSION ON THEM. THIS SPECIFIC INSPECTION ITEM IS ITEM CODE NR A324040 IN THE PHASE 2 INSPECTI - [SDR 98ZZZX316](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX316), Dec 22, 1997: SWITCH. LEAKING. LARGE AMOUNTS OF OIL WERE LEAKING FROM THE RT ENGINE. FOUND THE OIL PRESSURE SWITCH INTERNAL SEAL HAD FAILED. - [SDR 97ZZZX2074](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX2074), Apr 21, 1997: HOSE. LEAKING. PILOT NOTED HYDRAULIC PRESSURE LOW ON FINAL. UPON LANDING HAD NO RIGHT BRAKE. MAINTENANCE FACILITY FOUND BRAKE HOSE SUPPLYING RT BRAKE ASSY WAS LEAKING THROUGH - [SDR 96ZZZX6121](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX6121), Dec 11, 1996: FLAP. SKIN SEPARATED. ON FIRST FLIGHT AFTER AIRCRAFT WAS REPAINTED, AT AN ALTITUDE OF 15,000 FEET, RIGHT INBOARD FLAP SKIN SEPARATED INTERNALLY FROM THE FLAP RIBS. AIRCRAFT MADE EMER All 64: https://openairdocs.org/model/aero-commander-560/reports.md ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (179, first 50) Approved for this model: the STC's model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. In force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has. - [STC SA02571SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02571SE): Installation of Garmin G500/G600 TXi Integrated Avionics System (Primary Flight Display, Multi-Function Display, and Engine Indicating System Display). Garmin International Inc - [STC SA01800SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01800SE): Fabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control. TCW Technologies, LLC - [STC SA01861SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01861SE): Fabrication and installation of Landing Light Controller. TCW Technologies, LLC - [STC SA04837NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04837NY): Installation of AeroLED's Holdings, LLC., position lights, navigation lights, strobe lights and beacon lights. AeroLED's Holdings, LLC - [STC SA12406WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA12406WI): Installation of a Garmin AXIS Flight Display System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC - [STC SA02636SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02636SE): Installation of Garmin GPS 175 Navigation System and GNX 375 Navigation System with ADS-B In/Out Transponder. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA02019SE-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02019SE-D): Installation of Garmin Model GTN 625/635/650; 725/750 Navigation System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA800EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA800EA): Installation of Whelen Anti-Collision, Position, or Anti-Collision/Position Light System, and applicable associated power supplies. Whelen Aerospace Technologies - [STC SA02511SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02511SE): Installation of replacement fuel quantity indicator sending unit(s). CiES Inc - [STC SA02738CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02738CH): Installation of L-3 Communications Avionics Systems. Acron Aviation Inc - [STC SA04046CH PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04046CH%20PAGE%202): Installation of L-3 GENESIS (TM) Electronic Standby Instrument System (ESI-500/MAG-500). Acron Aviation Inc - [STC SA02386AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02386AK): Replacement of existing landing and/or taxi light reflector and bulbs with Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting systems. AeroLED's Holding LLC - [STC SA01757WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01757WI): To allow the use of UL91 or UL94 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Swift Fuels LLC - [STC SA02658SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02658SE): Installation of Garmin GI 275 Multi-Function Display System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA02532AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02532AT): Installation of subject Michelin tires on appropriate aircraft. For Michelin 5, 6, 8, and 10-inch rim diameter tires on General Aviation Aircraft. Michelin North America Inc - [STC SA02019WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02019WI): Installation of the Trig Avionics TX56, TX56A, TX57, or TX57A VHF Nav-Com Radio. Peregrine - [STC SA00756DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00756DE): Installation of Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Out Equipment using a Trig Avionics TT22 Transponder and an approved Global Positioning System (GPS) Position Sensor. Peregrine - [STC SA02010WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02010WI): Installation of the Mid-Continent Instruments & Avionics MD23 FLEX Custom Function Display (CFD). Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics - [STC SA1686WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1686WE): Installation of Vibration Isolation Products (VIP) engine mount P/Ns VIP 50525-1 and VIP 50545-1 on various aircraft as shown on FAA Approved Model List (AML) No. SA1686WE. FTG, Inc - [STC SA01967WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01967WI): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas. General Aviation Modifications Inc - [STC SA02203AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02203AK): Installation of FlightLogic Synthetic Vision Electronic Flight Information System (EFIS-SV). Genesys Aerosystems Inc - [STC SA02444AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02444AK): Approval of the L-3 Communications NGT 9000/9000R ADS-B system installed. ADS-B Technologies LLC - [STC SA09902AC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA09902AC): Installation of BendixKing KFD 900 Flight Display System. Honeywell International Inc. (Bendix King) - [STC SA11174SC PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA11174SC%20PAGE%202): Installation of BendixKing by Honeywell KSN 770 and KSN 765 WAAS LPV approach capable nav/comm systems. Honeywell International Inc (Bendix King) - [STC SA02265SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02265SE): Installation of a camera housing. Airborne Sensor LLC - [STC SA10822SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA10822SC): Installation of EFD1000 Primary Flight Display. Aspen Avionics Inc - [STC SA02426AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02426AK): Approval of the FreeFlight FDL-978-TX ADS-B system installed. FreeFlight Systems - [STC SA01831WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01831WI): To allow the use of UL91 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Petersen Aviation Inc - [STC SA10236SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA10236SC): Installation of a GDC 31 Roll Steering Converter. DAC International Inc - [STC SA02268CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02268CH): Installation of Airwolf Filter Corp. Air Oil Separator. Airwolf Filter Corporation - [STC SA01714WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01714WI): Installation of a Garmin transponders: (a) GTX 330/330D/33/33D with ADS-B Out functionality; (b) GTX 335/335R/345/345R with ADS-B Out and In functionality; or (c) GTX 335R/345R with ADS-B Out functionality in select airplanes installed with G950/G1000 systems. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA00344BO PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00344BO%20PAGE%202): Installation of Parmetheus Plus LED PAR36 and PAR46 taxi and landing lights. Whelen Aerospace Technologies - [STC SA615EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA615EA): Installation of a Whelen Anti-Collision Strobe Light System as replacement for originally installed anti-collision lights. Whelen Aerospace Technologies - [STC SA00744DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00744DE): Installation of the Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Out Equipment using a Trig Avionics TT31 Transponder and an approved position sensor. Peregrine - [STC SA00765DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00765DE): Installation of Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Out functionality using the BendixKing KT74 Transponder and qualified position sensor. Peregrine - [STC SA04165NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04165NY): Installation of Latitude Technologies Skynode S200 Satcom system must be performed. Latitude Technologies Corporation - [STC SA02153LA-D PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02153LA-D%20PAGE%202): Installation of Garmin G600 Primary Flight Display (PFD) and Multifunction Display (MFD) System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA02503AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02503AK): Installation of AMSAFE State of the Art Restraint System (SOARS) inflatable restraints. AMSAFE Inc - [STC SA02013CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02013CH): Installation of Avidyne Corporation Traffic Advisory System (TAS). Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA01835WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01835WI): Installation of Trig Avionics TY-96 or TY-97 VHF Communications Radio. Peregrine - [STC SA00024NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00024NY): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K007 on single or multi-engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Lycoming reciprocating engines of 450 horsepower or less. Airwolf Filter Corporation - [STC SA01933LA-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01933LA-D): Installation of Garmin Model 400W / 500W Series GPS-WAAS Navigation System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA02212AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02212AK): Replacement of existing landing and/or taxi light reflector and bulbs with high intensity discharge (HID) lighting systems. Seaplanes North LLC - [STC SA2586NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2586NM): Installation of J.P. Instruments temperature monitoring systems. J P Instruments - [STC SA00382BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00382BO): Installation of Globalstar Antenna and Cradle provisions to support a Globalstar GPS-1700 in non-composite airplanes. Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA02428SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02428SE): Installation of an Air Stream Switch for an electric time recording device on non-pressurized aircraft. Henry F Rogers/David E Polley - [STC SA00343BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00343BO): Installation of a single configuration or a dual configuration Avidyne Corporation Integrated Flight Display, Model IFD540 loaded with Release 10.0 software (or later FAA approved release). Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA00352BO PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00352BO%20PAGE%202): Installation of an Avidyne Corporation Mode A/C/S Transponder with ADS-B Out capability, Model AXP340 loaded with Version 3.13 software (or later FAA approved version),. Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA4553SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4553SW): Installation of Brittain Model NAV Flite IV Model BI-825 system or B5C Model BI826 system. Brittain Industries, Inc All 179: https://openairdocs.org/model/aero-commander-560/stcs.md ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Cessna 560](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-560): 596 registered aircraft, registry code 2076750 - [Textron 560](https://openairdocs.org/model/textron-560): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 2076708 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.