# Aero Commander 680T - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 0141712 - Manufacturer (registry): AERO COMMANDER - Model: 680T - Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 2 · Turbo-prop - Seats: 11 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Cruise speed: 188 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS 2A4](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/2A4) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Twin Commander Aircraft LLC - Registered aircraft: 2 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/aero-commander-680t 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 84-10-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/84-10-07): Emergency LG Extension System Modification · Twin Commander 680-T, 680-V, 680-W and 1 more. Effective Jun 23, 2011 - [AD 2005-18-20](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-18-20): "FASTprop" propeller de-icers · Hartzell PHC-C3YF-1RF/F8468A(B,K)-8R constant speed propeller (STC SA00718LA or 17 others). Effective Oct 14, 2005 - [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 2000-02-30](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-02-30): Airframe Pneumatic Deicing Boots · Twin Commander 680, 680-E, 680-F and 15 more. Effective Mar 24, 2000 - [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 95-19-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-19-18): Turbulent Air Penetration and Maneuvering Speeds · Twin Commander 680-T, 680-V, 680-W and 9 more. Effective Oct 25, 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 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 67-26-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/67-26-04): Altimeters · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206A, 150G, 172H (USAF T-41A) and 36 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) (1) - [SAIB 2023-14](https://openairdocs.org/saib/2023-14): Landing Gear Retract/Extend System. Issued Nov 14, 2023 ## Registered aircraft (2) - [N512JD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N512JD): [Ontrac Air Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ONTRAC%20AIR%20SERVICE%20INC), [Springfield, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Springfield), S/N 1584-36 - [N6540V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6540V): [Portland Community College](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PORTLAND%20COMMUNITY%20COLLEGE), [Portland, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Portland), built 1966, S/N 1571-26 ## NTSB investigations (9) 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 ATL80FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL80FA070), Jul 7, 1980: Aero Comdr 680V (N2755H), Jackson, MS, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB MIA80FKG20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA80FKG20), Mar 2, 1980: Aero Comdr 680T (N6514V), Chamblee, GA, substantial damage - [NTSB MKC78FCG60](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC78FCG60), Aug 16, 1978: Aero Comdr 680T (N808GU), Springfield, MO, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA76AM102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA76AM102), Aug 8, 1976: Aero Comdr 680T (N601G), Alapaha, GA, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB FTW72AF031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW72AF031), Dec 5, 1971: Aero Comdr 680T (N78D), New Orleans, LA, destroyed, 3 fatal - [NTSB FTW72FRA17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW72FRA17), Oct 14, 1971: Aero Comdr 680T (N917RG), Liberty, TX, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA71FKT07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA71FKT07), Oct 3, 1970: Aero Comdr 680T (N541W), Pompano Beach, FL, substantial damage - [NTSB DEN71FQA07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN71FQA07), Aug 23, 1970: Aero Comdr 680V (N601G), Taos, NM, substantial damage - [NTSB DEN70AD046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN70AD046), Jan 22, 1970: Aero Comdr 680V (N6359U), Aspen, CO, destroyed, 8 fatal ## FAA accident and incident reports (10) 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. - [Incident 19890914034909I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890914034909I), Sep 14, 1989: Gulstm 680T (N666MN), East Anaheim, CA, Minor damage. Fuel exhaustion. Forced landing in santa ana river bed. Found faulty fuel gauges. - [Incident 19871025063989I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19871025063989I), Oct 25, 1987: Gulstm 680T (N666MN), San Francisco, CA. Shortly after takeoff, pilot reported power surges and returned to land. Cause of surge unknown. Right igniter inop - [Incident 19810501035359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810501035359I), May 1, 1981: Rkwell 680T (N602PA), Little Rock, AR, Minor damage. Aircraft overan 7000 foot runway and struck approach lights after touchdown at 4000 foot point on runway. - [Accident 19800707024049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800707024049A), Jul 7, 1980: Rkwell 680V (N2755H), Jackson, MS, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Lost control of airplane on ILS approach in severe turbulence. Thunderstorm, windshear reported. - [Incident 19800616051359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800616051359I), Jun 16, 1980: Rkwell 680V (N45QC), Shreveport, LA. Forced landing made due to engine malfunction. Spur gear shaft had failed. - [Accident 19800302004769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800302004769A), Mar 2, 1980: Rkwell 680T (N6514V), Chamblee, GA, Substantial damage. Right landing gear failed to extend and lock. Landed gear up. Found broken clevis attachment. - [Incident 19790523100379I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790523100379I), May 23, 1979: Rkwell 680T (N2755H), Dallas, TX, Minor damage. Left main gear collapsed on landing. Shaft for torque link at top of gear broken. - [Accident 19780816025339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780816025339A), Aug 16, 1978: Rkwell 680FLP (N808GU), Springfield, MO, Substantial damage - [Accident 19760808030069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760808030069A), Aug 8, 1976: Rkwell 680T (N601G), Alapaha, GA, Destroyed. Plt overflew dest by 375 miles. Blood alcohol lvl 0.150 pct. Drops of fuel only in dividers. - [Accident 19740115013999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740115013999A), Jan 15, 1974: Rkwell 680T (N808GU), AL, Substantial damage ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (165, 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 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 SA11300DS](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA11300DS): Upgrade previously installed Collins Aerospace Radar Altimeter. BHE & Associates Ltd - [STC SA5581SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5581SW): Installation of ALCOR true-flow/ totalizer system. Alcor LLC. Lists 680 Series - [STC SA8408SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA8408SW): Replace the o-ring seals in the landing gear lower strut seal. Metrea Special Aerospace ISR 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 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 SA497GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA497GL): Install Aircraft Wheel and Brake conversion kit 199-80 (MIL-H-5606 system). Kaman Corporation Aircraft Wheel and Brake LLC - [STC SA1458GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1458GL): Installation of a Cleveland nose wheel. Kaman Corporation Aircraft Wheel and Brake LLC - [STC SA02203AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02203AK): Installation of FlightLogic Synthetic Vision Electronic Flight Information System (EFIS-SV). Genesys Aerosystems Inc - [STC SA02254AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02254AK): Installation of "Single Screen", "2 or 3 Screen", "Dual Screen", or "4 or 6 screen". 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 SA09856AC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA09856AC): Installation of BendixKing Aerowave 100 In-flight Data Link System for non-essential, non-required aircraft Cabin Systems & Equipments. 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 SA02075SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02075SE): Installation of a Mid-Continent MD835( ) Lithium Ion Battery. Mid-Continent Instrument Co. Inc - [STC SA09763DS](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA09763DS): Installation of an S-TEC 01326 Digital Flight Control System (DFCS). S-TEC Corporation - [STC SA10236SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA10236SC): Installation of a GDC 31 Roll Steering Converter. DAC International Inc - [STC SA01452CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01452CH): Installation of an air ambulance conversion kit. Med-Pac Inc - [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 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 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 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 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 SA1177GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1177GL): Install Aero Medical Products Mfg., Inc. Air Ambulance Stretcher P/N 125 using Installation Kit P/N 800 in accordance with Installation and Operating Instructions, Form EA 109K, dated April 23, 2001, or later FAA approved revisions. The Medical Oxygen System Kit P/N 807 is an FAA approved option. The Inverter/Pump Kit No. 812 may be installed in accordance with Inverter/Pump Installation Instructions, EA Form 170, dated June 9, 2001, or later FAA approved revisions. Paul/ Lanna Egan LLC - [STC SA00149BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00149BO): Installation of Aircraft Components, Inc. Volt and Vac Alert System, P/N 2044-1. Aircraft Components Inc - [STC SA02120CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02120CH): Installation of C&D Associates Combustion Heater Kit 18 P/N CD14046K18. Hartzell Engine Technologies, LLC - [STC SA02547AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02547AT): Installation of a Voice Alert System. Aircraft Components Inc - [STC SA03658AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA03658AT): Installation of a Voice Alert System to incorporate as primary annunciators for stall and gear warnings. Aircraft Components Inc - [STC SA02119SE PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02119SE%20PAGE%202): Installation of Garmin GDL 88 ADS-B UAT Transceiver System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA02449SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02449SE): Conversion. Spur Aviation Services, LC - [STC SA01229SE PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01229SE%20PAGE%202): Installation of GNS 480 (CNX80) GPS WAAS Navigator with integrated VHF Navigation and Communication radios. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA02442AK PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02442AK%20PAGE%202): Approval of the L-3 Communications NGT 2000/2500 ADS-B system. ADS-B Technologies, LLC - [STC SA01933LA-D PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01933LA-D%20PAGE%202): Installation of Garmin Model 400W / 500W Series GPS-WAAS Navigation System. Garmin International Inc All 165: https://openairdocs.org/model/aero-commander-680t/stcs.md --- 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.