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Rockwell International 690C

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Aircraft model · Fixed wing multi engine · Airplane · registry code 7630517

Manufacturer (registry)
ROCKWELL INTERNATIONAL
Model
690C
Registry code
7630517
Registered
21 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing multi engine
Engines
2 · Turbo-prop
Seats
11
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
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 · 31

1979Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 15

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

1978In forceSuperseded2026
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Information bulletins that may apply · 1

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Registered aircraft · 21

N125MMFox Tango Tango Inc · Houston, TXBuilt 1979 · S/N 11605N225TDCat Air LLC · Melba, IDBuilt 1980 · S/N 11635N2609PNtail LLC · Sheridan, WYBuilt 1979 · S/N 11617
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NTSB investigations · 8

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 1 case 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 6 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB SEA08LA117Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell 690C · Minden, NVThe collapse of both main landing gear for undetermined reasons.May 3, 2008 · N980AK · Substantial damageNTSB LAX96LA343Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 690 · Truckee, CAThe inadequate visual outlook by both pilots while in the vicinity of the airport. A factor was that each aircraft was on a different frequency at the time.Sep 20, 1996 · N840DC · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB FTW94LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell 690C · Hayden, COFailure by the pilot to maintain proper altitude. A factor was dark night conditions.Mar 8, 1994 · N5938K · Substantial damageNTSB DEN93FA017Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRockwell 690C · Golden, COThe pilot flying the aircraft beyond the design maneuvering speed and exceeding the design stress limits. A factor was: clear air turbulence.Dec 23, 1992 · N81TR · DestroyedNTSB DEN91IA076Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAero Commander 690C · Denver, COFatigue failure of flap cable.May 24, 1991 · N81TR · No damageNTSB BFO91LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell 690C · Summerville, WVPilot's failure to maintain adequate aircraft control during the landing flare/touchdown. The turbulent weather was a related factor.Dec 4, 1990 · N840MD · Substantial damageNTSB LAX88LA218Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell 690C · Hayward, CAAt the end of a cross country flight, while on final approach to the runway, the right engine quit. Shortly thereafter, the left engine quit. The pilot made a forced landing in a field short of the runway where during the landing roll the airplane collided…Jun 8, 1988 · N47TT · Substantial damageNTSB FTW81FA032Accident · 2 fatalClosedAero Comdr 690C · Patterson, LADec 12, 1981 · N5860K · Destroyed
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FAA incident reports · 18

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

Incident 20081104856399IGulstm 690C · Boca Raton, FL(-23) After takeeoff and climbing to 20,000 ft the pilot in command and passengers noticed a burning smell with no visible signs of smoke in the cockpit. The PIC contacted ATC and requested a priority descent back into Boca Raton Airport, on descent the…Nov 4, 2008 · N5878K · No damageAccident 20080502838289AGulstm 690C · Minden, NV(-23) The pilot was taxiing out for takeoff and in the ninety degree turn onto the runway he said he heard a bang and the airplane seemed to hop at the same time. He said the airplane began to settle, he shut off the engines, but the right propeller tips…May 2, 2008 · N980AK · Substantial damageIncident 20050901023669IGulstm 690C · Baton Rouge, LA(-23) N840SE taxied into N430CW causing minor damage to the latter's rudder and rudder trim. The pilot of N840SE [privacy data omitted] shut his aircraft down and checked it over while ground crew of Louisiana aircraft separated the aircraft. The pilot…Sep 1, 2005 · N840SE · Minor damage
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Service difficulty reports · 23

SDR NI6R202606190066Regulator Valve · stuckDURING FLT, SMOKE IN CABIN, DURING SLOW CRUISE FLT OVER FIRE TRAFFIC AREA, PERFORMED QRH ITEMS, REMOVED SMOKE FROM CABIN. DEPARTED THE FTA TO KCDC LANDED WITHOUT FURTHER PROBLEMS. MX TROUBLESHOT SMOKE IN CABIN TO BE COMING FROM RT ENG. AFTER EXTENSIVE TROUBLEJun 18, 2026 · N840TW · Gulstm 690C · Air Conditioning SystemSDR 2019FA0000249Control Cable · severedLEFT INBOARD FLAP EXTEND CABLE BROKE AT INBOARD WING BELL CRANK CAUSING BOTH LEFT FLAPS TO NOT EXTEND AND CREATED ASYMMETRIC FLIGHT WHEN FLAP SWITCH WAS SELECTED IN 20 DEGREE AND 40 DEGREE DOWN POSITIONS.Aug 6, 2019 · N835CC · Gulstm 690C · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR 2019F00229Skin · crackedFOUND CRACK IN VERTICAL TAIL SKIN ABOVE "PYRAMID" IN DOUBLER. INSTALLED 5" ACCESS HOLE IN LH VERTICAL SKIN IN REFERENCE TO GTEC, INC ENGINEERING. FOUND MID SPAR CRACKED ON RH SIDE OPPOSITE OF CRACK IN SKIN. INSTALLED A DOUBLER ON THE LH AND RH FLANGE OF THEJun 6, 2019 · N840G · Gulstm 690C · Vertical Stabilizer, Plate/Skin
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STCs that may be installed · 129

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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PMA parts · 460

Current parts manufacturer approvals (PMA): parts the FAA has approved companies to make as replacements or modifications. Each record lists its models as free text; OpenAirDocs matched them to this model on its data sheet, so check the FAA record before relying on it. Newest first.

690C-100-1Air Conditioning System Installation – R12Air Comm Corporation · PMA PQ0072NM · Modification part · Aug 31, 2026690C-100-3Air Conditioning System Installation – R134a (O-Ring Fitting)Air Comm Corporation · PMA PQ0072NM · Modification part · Aug 31, 2026690C-100-2Air Conditioning System Installation – R134a (Flare Fitting)Air Comm Corporation · PMA PQ0072NM · Modification part · Aug 31, 2026
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  WHERE tcds_number IN ('2A4')
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The same model under other registry codes

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

Gulfstream AM Corp Comm Div 690C14 registered aircraftRegistry code 3970404Twin Commander 690C2 registered aircraftRegistry code 3970504
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