# Rockwell Commander 690A

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 7630521
- Manufacturer (registry): ROCKWELL COMMANDER
- Model: 690A
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 2 · Turbo-prop
- Seats: 11
- Weight class: 12,500 to 19,999 lb
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS 2A4](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/2A4) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Twin Commander Aircraft LLC
- Registered aircraft: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/rockwell-commander-690a

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 2013-09-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-09-05): Fuselage · Twin Commander 690, 690A and 690B. Effective May 29, 2013
- [AD 2009-25-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-25-02): Upper wing skins · Twin Commander 690, 690A and 690B. Effective Jan 8, 2010
- [AD 2006-15-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-15-01): Inboard and center aileron hinge fittings · Twin Commander 690, 690A and 690B. Effective Aug 21, 2006
- [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 98-08-25 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-08-25-R1): Nose Landing Gear (NLG) Drag Link Bolt · Twin Commander 500-S, 500-U, 680-F and 9 more. Effective Jan 5, 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 95-19-18](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 95-13-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-13-02): Twin Commander 685, 690, 690A and 5 more. Effective Jul 22, 1995
- [AD 94-04-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-04-14): Spar Cap · Twin Commander 500-S, 500-U, 680-FL(P) and 6 more. Effective Apr 12, 1994
- [AD 94-04-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-04-12): Wing Structure · Twin Commander 685, 690, 690A and 1 more. Effective Apr 12, 1994
- [AD 87-24-07 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/87-24-07-R1): POH/AFM Revision - Icing · Twin Commander 690, 690A, 690B and 5 more. Effective Feb 9, 1988
- [AD 84-19-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/84-19-05): Engine Mount Systems · Twin Commander 690, 690A, 690B and 4 more. Effective Oct 8, 1984
- [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 77-03-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/77-03-01): Left and Right Wing Rivets · Twin Commander 690, 690A and 690B. Effective Feb 16, 1977
- [AD 77-04-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/77-04-01): Trim System · Twin Commander 690A. Effective Feb 14, 1977
- [AD 75-19-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-19-01): Flap Speed · Twin Commander 685, 690 and 690A. Effective Sep 8, 1975
- [AD 75-12-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-12-10): Autopilots · M7 Aerospace 60, 95-C55, 95-C55A and 17 more. Effective Jun 11, 1975
- [AD 75-08-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-08-07): Bleed Air Line · Twin Commander 690A. Effective Apr 10, 1975
- [AD 75-08-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-08-05): Battery Disconnect · Twin Commander 690A. Effective Apr 5, 1975
- [AD 74-20-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/74-20-12): Pilot and Co-pilot Side Windows · Twin Commander 690A. Effective Oct 4, 1974

Historical (superseded or no longer in force):

- [AD 98-08-25](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-08-25) (historical): Nose Landing Gear (NLG) Drag Link Bolt · Twin Commander 500-S, 500-U, 680-F and 9 more. Effective May 18, 1998
- [AD 96-12-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-12-08) (historical): Nose Landing Gear (NLG) Drag Link Bolt · Twin Commander 500-S, 500-U, 680-F and 8 more. Effective Jun 27, 1996
- [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

None registered with this model now.

## NTSB investigations (5)

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 CHI80FEK01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80FEK01), Oct 1, 1979: Aero Comdr 690 (N57233), Columbus, OH, destroyed
- [NTSB CHI77FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77FA040), Apr 23, 1977: Aero Comdr 690A (N847), Chicago, IL, destroyed, 4 fatal
- [NTSB FTW77DPJ03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77DPJ03), Dec 2, 1976: Aero Comdr 690A (N81491), Oklahoma City, OK, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC77FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC77FA002), Nov 17, 1976: Aero Comdr 690A (N57186), Independence, KS, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB CHI70FBM12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI70FBM12), Apr 6, 1970: Aero Comdr 680-FL (N847), Knox, IN, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (7)

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 20150428004439I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150428004439I), Apr 28, 2015: Aero Commander 690A (N24CC), Naples, FL, Minor damage. Aircraft was on final approach/descent when left engine went to a higher RPM than the right engine causing the pilot to land mid-field, causing pilot to loose…
- [Incident 20040919031779I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040919031779I), Sep 19, 2004: Gulstm 690A (N737E), Lafayette, IN, Minor damage. (-23) An emergency landing was made at the laf airport. The cabin left side outer window (part #330367-49) failed during flight. The window hit the left…
- [Incident 19881230068339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881230068339I), Dec 30, 1988: Gulstm 690A (N737E), Minneapolis, MN, Minor damage. Fire warning on climbout. Shut engine down. Returned. Exhaust duct elbow separated directing hot gas at sensor.
- [Accident 19791001025089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19791001025089A), Oct 1, 1979: Rkwell 690A (N57233), Columbus, OH, Destroyed. Pilot descended below mda on ILS approach. Hit approach light structure.
- [Accident 19770423037709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770423037709A), Apr 23, 1977: Rkwell 690A (N847), Chicago, IL, Destroyed, 3 fatal. Plt advised of seagulls on rwy. Ineffective bird removal technique. Failed to retract flaps.
- [Accident 19761202037909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19761202037909A), Dec 2, 1976: Rkwell 690A (N81491), Oklahoma City, OK, Substantial damage
- [Accident 19761117038479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19761117038479A), Nov 17, 1976: Rkwell 690A (N57186), Independence, KS, Destroyed. Altitude varied between 14500FT & 15300F drg last 4MIN of flt.

## Service difficulty reports (121, newest 50)

As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report.

- [SDR NI6R202608270070](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/NI6R202608270070), Aug 27, 2026: SKIN. CRACKED. WHILE PERFORMING ZONE 4 INSPECTION OF SB 244 DETECTED .125" CRACK IN LT VERTICAL SKIN.
- [SDR NI6R202608270069](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/NI6R202608270069), Aug 27, 2026: RIB. CRACKED. WHILE PERFORMING ZONE 4 INSPECTION OF SB 244 FOUND .5" CRACK IN VERTICAL WEB.
- [SDR NI6R202508100063](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/NI6R202508100063), Aug 7, 2025: ENGINE. FLAMED OUT. PILOT REPORT: WE WERE ORBITING THE FIRE AT 10,500' IN A RIGHT TURN, WITH BOTH ENGINES STABILIZED AT 200 HORSEPOWER EACH AND FUEL FLOWS AT 200 LBS./HR. EACH WHEN
- [SDR NI6R202505260062](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/NI6R202505260062), Apr 22, 2025: FRAME. CRACKED. WHILE PERFORMING ZONE 4 INSPECTION OF SB 244, FOUND CRACKS IN UPPER FRAME AT FS 386 IN BOTH PASS THROUGH HOLES.
- [SDR NI6R202505260061](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/NI6R202505260061), Apr 22, 2025: FRAME. CRACKED. WHILE PERFORMING ZONE 4 INSPECTION OF SB 244, FOUND CRACKS IN UPPER FRAME AT FS 386 IN BOTH PASS THROUGH HOLES.
- [SDR NI6R202306270059](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/NI6R202306270059), Jun 23, 2023: PULLEY BRACKET. MISREPAIRED. DURING 150 HOUR INSPECTION MECHANIC FOUND SIGNIFICANTLY FRAYED RUDDER INTERCONNECT CABLE. UPON INSTALLATION OF NEW CABLE AND NEW PULLEY IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT A
- [SDR 2023FA0000248](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2023FA0000248), Apr 4, 2023: BEARING. FAILED. HOUSTON, TX (SGR): N13RA, AC90, DECLARED AN EMERGENCY DUE TO #1 ENGINE ISSUE. ACFT LANDED AND TAXIED TO THE RAMP WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. 04/04/2023 1609Z. THE
- [SDR 4GIA202201210001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/4GIA202201210001), Jan 16, 2022: FUEL. FAULTY. ON LANDING, THE PILOTS NOTICED THE LEFT ENGINE HAD SHUT DOWN. THEY WERE ABLE TO SECURE THE ENGINE AND CLEAR THE RUNWAY, BUT NEEDED TO BE TOWED BACK TO THE MAINT
- [SDR 4GIA202104200026](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/4GIA202104200026), Apr 8, 2021: ENGINE. FLAMED OUT. 162AL WAS ON A NON-REVENUE REPOSITIONING FLIGHT FROM BZN TO MSO FOR TRAINING, ONE CREW ON BOARD (PILOT), NO PASSENGERS. THE PILOT NOTICED #1 ENGINE INSTRUMENTS 
- [SDR V8ZA202009100001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/V8ZA202009100001), Sep 8, 2020: FITTING. DETACHED. PILOT TAXIED FOR TAKEOFF AND USED THE RUDDER SYSTEM TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL BOTH ON THE GROUND AND DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL. WHEN IN THE AIR HE NOTICED A
- [SDR JNBA201910160001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JNBA201910160001), Oct 8, 2019: FUEL CONTROL. FAILED. UPON DESCENT FOR LANDING, RIGHT ENGINE HORSE POWER WOULD NOT REDUCE BELOW 200 HORSE POWER WITH THE POWER LEVER AT FLIGHT IDLE. UPON LANDING, RIGHT ENGINE HORSE 
- [SDR CA190708007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190708007), Jul 6, 2019: DOOR. DAMAGED. (CAN) L/H FORWARD NOSE GEAR DOOR BENT. AIRCRAFT DECLARED U/S. FORWARD L/H NOSE LANDING GEAR REPLACED WITH REMOVED SERVICEABLE DOOR. DOOR FOUND TO BE HANGING LOW
- [SDR CA190614020](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190614020), Jun 12, 2019: ORIFICE. FOD. (CAN) ON THE 12TH OF JUNE PILOT REPORTED THAT HE COULD NOT GET THE #1 PROP OFF THE LOCKS. INSPECTED AND CLEANED THE LOCK PINS. RAN THE AIRCRAFT AND DISCOVERED T
- [SDR CA190605009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190605009), Jun 4, 2019: ACCUMULATOR. FAILED. (CAN) LARGE PUDDLE OF HYDRAULIC FLUID FOUND ON WALK-AROUND INSPECTION OF AIRCRAFT. HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR FOUND OVERFULL AND HYDRAULIC ACCUMULATOR FOUND DISCHARGED
- [SDR CA190531010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190531010), May 28, 2019: WINDSHIELD. CRACKED. (CAN) DURING CRUISE THE LH WINDSHIELD CRACKED, PRESSURIZATION DIFFERENTIAL WAS REDUCED AND THE REST OF THE FLIGHT WAS UNEVENTFUL. (TC# 20190531010)
- [SDR V8ZA20180917001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/V8ZA20180917001), Aug 22, 2018: O-RING. TORN. PILOT NOTICED HYDRAULIC FLUID ON THE RIGHT HAND MAIN LANDING GEAR AUXILIARY RETRACTION CYLINDER SHAFT. UPON DISASSEMBLY OF THE RETRACT CYLINDER THE SHAFT O-RING
- [SDR K2ZA201611300001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/K2ZA201611300001), Nov 18, 2016: GOVERNOR. FAILED. PROPELLER GOVERNOR HIGH RPM LIMIT FAILED CAUSING ENGINE OVERSPEED SYSTEM TO RETARD THE ENGINE POWER. PILOT SHUT DOWN ENGINE AS A PRECAUTION AND PERFORMED A NORM
- [SDR 2016FA0000411](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2016FA0000411), Aug 25, 2016: ROD END. DETACHED. JACKED ACFT AND INVESTIGATED NOSE GEAR FOR NO GEAR DOWN INDICATION. FOUND NOSE GEAR DOWN AND LOCKED BY BUNGEE SPRING. FOUND ROD END DETACHED FROM NOSE GEAR RETR
- [SDR O9IR20160523001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/O9IR20160523001), May 23, 2016: WHEEL HALF. CRACKED. DURING A ROUTINE TIRE CHANGE, A MAIN WHEEL INBD BEARING OUTER RACE WAS FOUND SPINNING IN THE WHEEL HALF RESULTING IN EXCESSIVE WEAR TO THE WHEEL BEARING BORE. F
- [SDR CA151105004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA151105004), Nov 3, 2015: TORQUE LINK. BROKEN. (CAN) ON ANNUAL INSPECTION, ARFT ON JACKS, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE MLG WAS ABLE TO ROTATE BACK AND FORTH FROM THE STRAIGHT AHEAD POSITION. IT WAS FOUND THAT THE T
- [SDR CA150831007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150831007), Aug 28, 2015: FILTER. MISSING. (CAN) WHILE CARRYING OUT AD 2015-12-04 FCU SPLINE SHAFT INSPECTION, THE FCU WAS FOUND TO BE MISSING IT`S FILTER SCREEN. A REPLACEMENT FILTER WAS INSTALLED.
- [SDR CA150825008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150825008), Aug 8, 2015: CONTROLLER. MALFUNCTIONED. (CAN) ON ENGINE SHUTDOWN, NR 1 PROP WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE. THE PROP PITCH CONTROL WAS FOUND TO BE UNSERVICEABLE AND BY PASSING OIL INTERNALLY.
- [SDR O9IA20150714161](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/O9IA20150714161), Jul 12, 2015: BLOWER. FAILED. IN THE APPROACH PHASE OF FLIGHT AT APPROX 18:44 LOCAL TIME, WHEN ON BASE TURN, SMELLED AT FIRST, THEN BEGAN TO SEE SMOKE ENTER THE CABIN FROM BEHIND AS WELL AS 
- [SDR CA150708007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150708007), Jul 3, 2015: INDICATOR. ERRATIC. (CAN) LEFT ENGINE ITT CLIMBED BEYOND LIMITS, ENGINE WAS SHUTDOWN IN FLIGHT. MAINTENANCE TRACED THE PROBLEM TO AND REPLACED THE LT ENGINE ITT GAUGE.
- [SDR CA141022006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA141022006), Oct 1, 2014: TURBINE WHEEL. CRACKED. (CAN) DURING WINTER MAINTENANCE BOROSCOPE INSPECTION DAMAGE TO THE 1ST STAGE COMPRESSOR TURBINE BLADE WAS DISCOVERED. THIS WAS MISSING BLADE SECTIONS AND CRACKS
- [SDR CA140915006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA140915006), Sep 15, 2014: ELT. MALFUNCTIONED. (CAN) WHILE TESTING THE ELT ON ITS ANNUAL CERTIFICATION IAW CAR 571 APPENDIX G, FOUND UNMODULATED 406 CARRIER WAVE . UNIT REMOVED FROM SERVICE AND SENT TO REPAI
- [SDR CA130814006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130814006), Aug 9, 2013: GOVERNOR. ERRATIC. (CAN) NR 1 PROPELLER HAD ERRATIC SPEEDS IN FLIGHT. PROP GOVERNOR REPLACED, FUNCTION CHECKED, NO DEFECTS.
- [SDR CA130904010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130904010), Aug 1, 2013: ANGLE. CRACKED. (CAN) LEFT MLG TRUSS ANGLE NOTED TO HAVE CRACK APPROXIMATELY 0.7" LONG IN RADIUS. CRACK DISCOVERED BY VISUAL INSPECTION AND CONFIRMED USING FLPI. THIS ANGLE PRO
- [SDR CA130506010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130506010), May 4, 2013: WINDSHIELD. CRACKED. (CAN) PILOTS WINDSHIELD CRACKED IN FLIGHT.
- [SDR O9IA201305030013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/O9IA201305030013), Apr 28, 2013: PUMP. BURNED. ON APPROACH, PASSENGERS NOTED ODD ODOR IN CABIN. NO SMOKE EVIDENT. CREW LANDED AIRCRAFT. AS CREW STARTED TAXI, PASSENGERS NOTED ODOR AND SMOKE IN CABIN. ACFT WA
- [SDR O9IA2013041100001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/O9IA2013041100001), Apr 10, 2013: BLOWER. FAILED. CREW THOUGHT PROBLEM WAS IN ECU. ENROUTE, PILOT FLYING HAD THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS SET TO THE AUTO MODE. ON LANDING NOTICED CABIN TEMPERATURE STARTED TO INCR
- [SDR CA140107004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA140107004), Mar 26, 2013: FAIRING. UNKNOWN. (CAN) THIS AIRCRAFT HAS BEEN MODIFIED BY STC SA1584SW. DURING HEAVY MAINTENANCE IT WAS NOTED THAT THE ACFT HAD AN UNAPPROVED FAIRING INSTALLED FORWARD OF THE CA
- [SDR O9IA2013032632213](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/O9IA2013032632213), Mar 22, 2013: HOUSING. CRACKED. AFTER SHUTDOWN, CREW IDENTIFIED OIL LEAKING FROM LT ENGINE NACELLE. INSPECTION REVEALED OIL FILTER ADAPTER HOUSING HAD 2 EARS CRACKED/BROKEN OFF. OIL FILTER ADA
- [SDR O9IA2012010700013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/O9IA2012010700013), Jan 6, 2013: ENGINE. POWER LOSS. DURING CLIMB, CREW WAS BEGINNING LEVEL OFF AT 3000 FT. ATC REQUESTED CLIMB TO 4000 FT. CREW ADVANCED POWER TO APPROX 600HP. EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE POWER LOSS FR
- [SDR CA121106003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA121106003), Nov 6, 2012: ELT. MALFUNCTIONED. (CAN) WHILE TESTING ELT ON ITS ANNUAL CERTIFICATION IAW CAR 571, APPENDIX G FOUND UNIT DID NOT MEET TRANSMITTING SPECIFICATIONS ON 121.5 MGHZ OR 406 MGHZ FREQUE
- [SDR O9IA9812](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/O9IA9812), Sep 8, 2012: FUEL CONTROL. FLUCTUATES. LEFT ENGINE DID NOT RESPOND TO CONTROL INPUTS DURING DESCENT. HP WOULD NOT DROP BELOW 400HP. UTILIZED CONDITION LEVER TO PULL POWER BACK. SWAPPED INLET SENSORS 
- [SDR CA120830005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120830005), Aug 8, 2012: BLOWER. INOPERATIVE. (CAN) GROUND BLOWER NO LONGER FUNCTIONS.
- [SDR O9IA201204010001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/O9IA201204010001), Apr 1, 2012: GROUND WIRE. MISSING. FOUND ELECTRICAL SYS FOR MEDICAL UNIT WAS MISSING A GROUND AND WAS DISSIPATING THROUGH CONTACT WITH FLOOR TRACK. MEDICAL CREW NOTICED SMOKE AT FLOOR UNDER UNIT 
- [SDR CA120127011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120127011), Jan 25, 2012: ADAPTER. CRACKED. (CAN) THE RT STARTER-GENERATOR OF THE RT ENGINE WAS REMOVED DURING SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE. ALSO, REMOVED WAS THE STARTER-GENERATOR MOUNTING ADAPTER TO ALLOW BETT
- [SDR 2011FA0000598](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000598), Sep 12, 2011: BUSHING. UNSERVICEABLE. BUSHING, PN 31035921, SEPARATED FROM THE TORQUE SENSOR MAIN HOUSING PN 3103583-2 ALLOWING THE INTERMEDIATE BEARING AND DRIVE GEAR ASSY TO SHIFT FWD IN THE HSG. 
- [SDR CA110419008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA110419008), Apr 19, 2011: BEARING. CRACKED. (CAN) RT INBD FLAP ROD END BEARING CRACKED ACROSS HOUSING.
- [SDR CA101129008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA101129008), Nov 29, 2010: B-NUT. LOOSE. (CAN) WHILE ON A TEST FLIGHT, NOTICED THE RPM ON THE RIGHT ENGINE BEGIN TO DROOP. WHEN THE RPM DROPPED BELOW 94 PERCENT SELECTED THE CONDITION LEVER TO THE FEAT
- [SDR CA100816007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA100816007), Aug 16, 2010: PANEL. CRACKED. ACFT WAS BEING MODIFIED IAW CK-159-3 KIT "UPPER DECK NOSE GEAR RETRACTION SUPPORT STRUCTURE MODIFICATION". MULTIPLE CRACK INDICATIONS WERE NOTED EXTENDING FROM 
- [SDR 2010FA0000643](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0000643), May 28, 2010: ROLL PIN. BACKED OUT. MLG DID NOT EXTEND TIL 4TH ATTEMPT. JACKED ACFT AND CONFIRMED PROBLEM. ALSO NOTED VERY ERRATIC HYD PRESSURE INDICATIONS. AFTER EXTENSIVE TROUBLESHOOTING NOTED T
- [SDR CA090910010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090910010), Sep 9, 2009: WINDSHIELD. CRACKED. ON APPROACH DECENDING THRU 15,000 FEET, LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD AND RT WINDSHIELD CRACKED. (SHATTERED)
- [SDR CA090706008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090706008), Jul 3, 2009: ENGINE. SMOKE. (CAN) AFTER LANDING AND EXITING RUNWAY 33, A SLIGHT SQUEAL WAS NOTED FROM RT ENG. TAXIED ACFT TO TANKER BASE PARKING, T485 CALLED ON MF 122.3 VHF "57 YOUR RT EN
- [SDR CA090623006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090623006), Jun 23, 2009: GAUGE. LEAKING. (CAN) GAUGE OVERHAULED, DATE MAR 24/2009. GAUGE HAS INTERNAL LEAK.
- [SDR CA090625003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090625003), Jun 18, 2009: SEAL. FAILED. (CAN) DURING CRUISE, STRANGE NOISE COMING FROM THE LT OVERHEAD PANEL. NO ABNORMAL CONTROL RESPONSES. ELECTED TO DIVERT TO NEAREST AIRPORT. MX DISCOVERED A 4-5 I
- [SDR CA081031002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA081031002), Oct 29, 2008: HOUSING. CRACKED. (CAN) DURING THE REQUIRED 5 YEAR OVERHAUL ON THE LANDING GEAR, A CRACK WAS DISCOVERED ON THE MLG HSG VISUALLY. IR WAS CONFIRMED USING NDT METHODS LPI AS WELL AS
- [SDR 2008FA0000470](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000470), Jul 1, 2008: CLEVIS. BROKEN. WHEN FLYING IN TO LAND, LANDING GEAR WAS SELECTED DOWN, RT MLG CAME DOWN ABOUT A FOOT AND STOPPED ON (2) ATTEMPTS, UPON (3RD) ATTEMPT GEAR CAME DOWN AND INDICAT

All 121: https://openairdocs.org/model/rockwell-commander-690a/reports.md

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (169, 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 SA1024SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1024SO): Installation of AiResearch TPE331-5-252K engines replacing AiResearch TPE331-5-251K engines. Carpe Diem Aviation Services of Missouri, Inc. dba CD Aviation Services
- [STC SA02511SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02511SE): Installation of replacement fuel quantity indicator sending unit(s). CiES Inc
- [STC SA11158SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA11158SC): Demonstration of aircraft tolerance to potential electromagnetic interference from certain Transmitting Potable Electronic Devices (T-PEDS). Liberty Partners Inc
- [STC SA12202IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA12202IB): Installation of Garmin GWX Weather Radar System. Maxcraft Avionics Ltd
- [STC SA11300DS](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA11300DS): Upgrade previously installed Collins Aerospace Radar Altimeter. BHE & Associates Ltd
- [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 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 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 ST01930LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01930LA): Installation of Sandel Avionics SN4500 Electronic Horizontal Situation Indicator (EHSI). Sandel Avionics LLC
- [STC SA02075SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02075SE): Installation of a Mid-Continent MD835( ) Lithium Ion Battery. Mid-Continent Instrument Co. Inc
- [STC SA02426AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02426AK): Approval of the FreeFlight FDL-978-TX ADS-B system installed. FreeFlight Systems
- [STC SA09763DS](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA09763DS): Installation of an S-TEC 01326 Digital Flight Control System (DFCS). S-TEC Corporation
- [STC SA04489NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04489NY): Installation of Astronics Max-Viz Enhanced Vision System. Air Spray (1967) Ltd
- [STC SA10236SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA10236SC): Installation of a GDC 31 Roll Steering Converter. DAC International Inc
- [STC SA1009CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1009CE): ONE ONLY STC, SN # 11138: Installation of King Model KFC 300 Automatic Flight Control System (autopilot and flight director). Honeywell International Inc
- [STC SA1011CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1011CE): Installation of King Model KVN-395 vertical navigation computer for operation with King Model KFC-300 automatic flight control system. Honeywell 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 SA4583SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4583SW): Installation of an electrically-driven Vapor Cycle, Freon or Refrigerant R-134a, Air Conditioning System. Air Comm Corporation
- [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 SA00098SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00098SE): Installation of emergency medical stretcher, oxygen, and electrical systems. LifePort LLC
- [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 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 SA02547AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02547AT): Installation of a Voice Alert System. Aircraft Components Inc

All 169: https://openairdocs.org/model/rockwell-commander-690a/stcs.md

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Rockwell International 690A](https://openairdocs.org/model/rockwell-international-690a): 34 registered aircraft, registry code 7630515
- [Aero Commander 690A](https://openairdocs.org/model/aero-commander-690a): 22 registered aircraft, registry code 0141722

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