Aircraft model · Fixed wing multi engine · Airplane · registry code 0141612

Manufacturer (registry)
AERO COMMANDER
Model
685
Registry code
0141612
Registered
8 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing multi engine
Engines
2 · Reciprocating
Seats
9
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise speed
101 mph
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDS2A4
Holder
Twin Commander Aircraft LLC

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

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Aircraft by year built · 36

1970Registered nowDeregistered2026
Aircraft by the year they were built: 36 aircraft
19701
197211
197315
19745
19771
19911
19951
19971

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 17

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

1975In forceSuperseded2026
ADs by the year they took effect: 18 ADs
19751
19781
19791
19821
19891
19943
19951
19961
19984
20001
20052
20231
See all 18 ADs
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_directive.parquet' d
  WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_directive.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('0141612'))
  ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESC"

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Information bulletins that may apply · 1

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_saib.parquet' s
  WHERE s.saib_id IN (SELECT saib_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_saib.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('0141612'))
  GROUP BY s.saib_number ORDER BY issue_date DESC"

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Registered aircraft · 8

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('0141612')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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NTSB investigations · 10

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

NTSB CEN13FA352Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportAero Commander 685 · Victoria, TXMaintenance personnel's failure to secure the left engine idler pin during overhaul, which resulted in a catastrophic engine failure and subsequent forced landing.Jun 15, 2013 · N74CP · Substantial damageNTSB FTW00LA203Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 685 · Pine Bluff, ARthe pilot's misjudged flare, which resulted in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the pilot's lack of total experience in the make and model of airplane.Jul 8, 2000 · N1203N · Substantial damageNTSB CHI98LA283Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 685 · Middleton, WIThe fuel starvation of the aircraft in addition to the improper aircraft preflight and premature gear extension by the pilot-in-command. The blocked fuel vent system is a contributing factor.Jul 29, 1998 · N414C · Substantial damageNTSB CHI97LA011Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 685 · Eden, WIa partial loss of engine power due to improper adjustment of the fuel pump by an unqualified person (pilot-in-command) and the pilot's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in his selection of unsuitable terrain for the attempted takeoff. The pilot's…Oct 19, 1996 · N58RG · DestroyedNTSB CHI92LA034Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 685 · Brainerd, MNAn engine failure due to a seized fuel pump rotor shaft.Nov 24, 1991 · N9196N · Substantial damageNTSB ATL89LA121Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 685 · Southern Pines, NCThe pilot's improper use of the mixture controls which resulted in engine roughness and the failure to properly execute the emergency procedure for a rough engine by placing the fuel boost pump switch in the low position.Apr 5, 1989 · N685RB · Substantial damageNTSB MKC88LA111Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 685 · Scranton, ARShortly after takeoff from a 2400 foot sod strip, the PIC said the acft began to settle, although both engines were delivering takeoff power and RPM, and liftoff speeds were proper. The acft settled back to the runway and careened off on to the overrun…Jun 16, 1988 · N165SE · Substantial damageNTSB MKC81FA053Accident · 4 fatalClosedAero Comdr 685 · Kansas City, KSSep 4, 1981 · N777MM · DestroyedNTSB ATL81FA108Accident · 5 fatalClosedAero Comdr 685 · Wrens, GAAug 14, 1981 · N8007H · DestroyedNTSB SEA81FA010Accident · 1 fatalClosedAero Comdr 685 · Ashland, ORDec 12, 1980 · N9221N · Destroyed
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
  WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('0141612')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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FAA incident reports · 17

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

See all 17 incident reports
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('0141612')
  ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"

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Service difficulty reports · 3

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_key = '685'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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STCs that may be installed · 134

Approved for this model: the STC’s model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has.

See all 134 STCs
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  FROM (
    SELECT stc_number, min(matched_model) AS matched_model
    FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_stc.parquet'
    WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('0141612')
    GROUP BY stc_number
  ) m JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc.parquet' s USING (stc_number)
  ORDER BY s.status = 'Current' DESC, s.status_date DESC, s.stc_number"

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The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model.parquet' m LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet' g ON g.aircraft_model_code = m.code
  WHERE m.match_key = '685' AND m.code NOT IN ('0141612')
  GROUP BY ALL
  ORDER BY aircraft DESC
  LIMIT 12"

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