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Aero Commander 690

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Aircraft model · Fixed wing multi engine · Airplane · registry code 0141720

Manufacturer (registry)
AERO COMMANDER
Model
690
Registry code
0141720
Registered
3 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing multi engine
Engines
2 · Turbo-prop
Seats
11
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise speed
188 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 · 27

1969Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 22

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

1973In forceSuperseded2026
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Information bulletins that may apply · 1

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Registered aircraft · 3

N690RAMountain Aviation Enterprises LLC · Safford, AZBuilt 1972 · S/N 11010N690TRKolob Canyons Air Services Inc · Wilmington, DEBuilt 1972 · S/N 11034N699SBMeginnis Thomas O · Omaha, NEBuilt 1976 · S/N 11280
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NTSB investigations · 15

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

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 2 cases NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events

In the probable cause, 2008 on

Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 7 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB WPR17LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 690 · Scottsdale, AZThe pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in the runway excursion onto the rock-covered runway safety area.Dec 1, 2016 · N9175N · Substantial damageNTSB WPR10LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 690 · Cedar City, UTThe failure of the landing gear accumulator/regulator and the installation of the improper priority valve, which precluded the landing gear from extending and locking into place.Oct 21, 2009 · N690TR · Substantial damageNTSB FTW03WA227Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationAero Commander 690 · Soto La Marina, MexicoSep 16, 2003 · N302WB · DestroyedNTSB LAX02LA005Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 690 · Temecula, CAa misrigging of the engine controls that resulted in an asymmetric reverse thrust condition.Oct 14, 2001 · N690JM · Substantial damageNTSB LAX98TA251Accident · No injuriesFinal reportAero Commander 690 · Ely, NVThe failure and separation of the left main gear wheel halves due to overload as a result of excessive air pressure. A contributing factor was the inadequate maintenance/service of the main gear tires.Jul 28, 1998 · N349AC · Substantial damageNTSB LAX97LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 690 · Phoenix, AZfailure of the main landing gear to fully engage in the down-and-locked position for undetermined reason(s). Loss of hydraulic pressure to the main gear for undetermined reasons(s) was a related factor.Oct 15, 1996 · N15VZ · Substantial damageNTSB CHI90LA114Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell AC-690 · Sheboygan, WIFailure of the pilot to complete the landing checklist and lower the landing gear. Contributing to this accident is habit pattern interference and distraction.Apr 18, 1990 · N57175 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI87LA200Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 690 · Appleton, WIThe plt rprtd that after the acft was at cruise flt, there was a rapid loss of hydraulic pressure. He returned to the dep arpt, but was unable to get the left main gear to lock down. Subsequently, the left main gear collapsed when the acft was landed. An…Sep 2, 1987 · N9168N · Substantial damageNTSB LAX87FA239Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRockwell 690 · Bridgeport, CAThe flt conditions for the air ambulance trip consisted of a clear, moonless, dark night and the dest arpt was in a mtn valley with the only ground reference lights the town adjacent to the arpt. Witnesses saw the acft overfly the town and arpt at pattern alt…Jun 21, 1987 · N662DM · DestroyedNTSB DEN84MA266Accident · 4 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportAero Commander 690 · Little America, WYAbout 10 min after takeoff at 1005 MDT, the plt was cleared to climb to FL 190. This was atc's last communication with the acft. At 1030:39, the controller attempted to contact the plt to advise that he had lost radar contact & to recycle the transponder &…Aug 25, 1984 · N9150N · DestroyedNTSB IAD80FA019Accident · Serious injuriesClosedAero Comdr 690 · Goldsboro, MDJan 15, 1980 · N182 · DestroyedNTSB LAX77FA004Accident · 2 fatalClosedAero Comdr 690 · Los Angeles, CAOct 21, 1976 · N568H · 2 aircraft · DestroyedNTSB CHI75FEE09Accident · No injuriesClosedAero Comdr 690A · Rockford, ILAug 8, 1974 · N690WC · Substantial damageNTSB FTW70FPJ26Accident · Serious injuriesClosedAero Comdr 690 · Bethany, OKJun 26, 1970 · N9202N · DestroyedNTSB FTW69A0080Accident · 3 fatalClosedAero Comdr 690 · Rosedale, OKMay 5, 1969 · N9001N · Destroyed
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FAA incident reports · 19

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

Accident 20161130018859AAero Commander 690 · Scottsdale, AZAircraft landed runway 21 and aircraft veered right going into an area called the runway safety area (rsa). The pilot had both engines in beta when the aircraft went into the rsa near A11 high speed runway exit. The aircraft sunk into the rsa material of 3-4?…Nov 30, 2016 · N9175N · Substantial damageAccident 20091021021399AGulstm 690 · Cedar City, UTOn October 21, 2009 N690TR, a twin commander 690, experienced a collapse of the RH main landing gear while attempting to land at Cedar City, UT (cdc). The flight originated from Cedar City, UT and was enroute to milford, UT when the RH main gear would not…Oct 21, 2009 · N690TR · Substantial damageAccident 20011013029439AGulstm 690 · Rancho Calif, CA(.19) On October 13, 2001, about 2220 hours pacific daylight time, an aero commander 690, N690JM, collided with an airport boundary fence during an aborted landing from the French Valley Airport, temecula, California. The owner was operating the airplane…Oct 13, 2001 · N690JM · No damage
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Service difficulty reports · 48

SDR CA190610014Exciter · malfunctioned(CAN) RH ENGINE FAILS TO LIGHT OFF. IGNITION EXCITER REPLACED. GROUND FUNCTION CHECKED OK. (TC# 20190610014)Jun 7, 2019 · Gulstm 690 · ExciterSDR CA190513005Exciter · failed(CAN) RH ENGINE FAILS TO LIGHT OFF ON START UP. RH ENGINE IGNITION EXCITER FOUND TO BE U/S. IGNITION EXCITER REPLACED AND GROUND FUNCTION CHECKED OK. NO DEFECTS NOTED. (TC# 20190513005)May 10, 2019 · Gulstm 690 · ExciterSDR CA150629013Commutator · worn(CAN) NR 2 ENG WILL NOT TURN WITH STARTER. COMMUTATER IN STARTER WORN & PITTED.Jun 28, 2015 · Gulstm 690 · Starter-Generator
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STCs that may be installed · 157

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.

STC SA02571SEInstallation of Garmin G500/G600 TXi Integrated Avionics System (Primary Flight Display, Multi-Function Display, and Engine Indicating System Display).Garmin International Inc.STC SA01800SEFabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control.TCW Technologies, LLCSTC SA01861SEFabrication and installation of Landing Light ControllerTCW Technologies, LLC
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The same model under other registry codes

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

Align 6900 registered aircraftRegistry code 06101WXRockwell International 6900 registered aircraftRegistry code 7630514
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