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Type Record · As of May 3, 2026

AERO COMMANDER 560

Fixed Wing Multi Engine · LYCOMING GO-480 SERIES

Registered

2

Year Range

1955–1955

NTSB Events

1

Airworthiness Directives

13

01 /  Distribution

Where the fleet lives and was built

Counts of currently-registered AERO COMMANDER 560 aircraft by US state and decade of manufacture, sourced from the FAA Aircraft Registry.

By State (top 10)

  • OK 50.0% 1
  • CO 50.0% 1

By Decade of Manufacture

  • 1950s 50.0% 1
  • Unknown 50.0% 1

02 /  NTSB Records

Events involving AERO COMMANDER 560 aircraft

1 event(s) on file. Showing the most recent 1.

02c /  Academic Research

Scholarly work mentioning AERO COMMANDER 560

Papers and reports across NASA, NTSB, FAA CAMI, AOPA ASI, Embry-Riddle, arXiv, and the broader academic graph that mention this airframe. Title or keyword match — drill into each for full abstract + author list + PDF link.

Browse the full corpus — academia portal ↗

03 /  Airworthiness Directives

FAA directives applicable to AERO COMMANDER 560

13 directive(s) on file. Showing the most recent 13.

  • Aug 17, 2020

    Airworthiness Directives; Aspen Avionics, Inc.

    The FAA is correcting an airworthiness directive (AD) that published in the Federal Register. The AD applies to certain Aspen Avionics, Inc., Evolution Flight Display (EFD) EFD1000 Emergency Backup Display, EFD1000 Multi-Function Display, and EFD1000 Primary Flight Display systems installed on various airplanes. As pu…

  • Jul 31, 2020

    Airworthiness Directives; Aspen Avionics, Inc.

    The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Aspen Avionics, Inc., Evolution Flight Display (EFD) EFD1000 Emergency Backup Display, EFD1000 Multi-Function Display, and EFD1000 Primary Flight Display systems installed on various airplanes. This AD imposes operating restrictions on these display sy…

  • Jan 23, 2019

    Airworthiness Directives; Aspen Avionics, Inc., Evolution Flight Display Units

    We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Aspen Avionics, Inc. (Aspen), Evolution Flight Display (EFD) EFD1000 Primary Flight Display (PFD), EFD1000 Multi-Function Display (MFD), EFD1000 Emergency Backup Display (EBD), and EFD500 MFD units installed on various aircraft. This AD requires disabling…

  • Mar 8, 2006

    Airworthiness Directives; Sandel Avionics Incorporated Model ST3400 Terrain Awareness Warning System/Radio Magnetic Indicator Approved Under Technical Standard Order(s) C113, C151a, or C151b; Installed on Various Small and Transport Category Airplanes

    The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD). The new AD is for Sandel Avionics Incorporated Model ST3400 terrain awareness warning systems/radio magnetic indicator (TAWS/RMI) units as described above. This proposed AD would require installing a warning placard on the TAWS/RMI, installing upgraded soft…

  • Sep 9, 2005

    Airworthiness Directives; Hartzell Propeller Inc. Propellers

    The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Hartzell Propeller Inc. propellers. This AD requires inspecting the propeller blades and other critical propeller parts for corrosion and mechanical damage. This AD results from two events where a "Z- shank" blade failed and separated and the results o…

  • Jan 19, 2005

    Airworthiness Directives; GARMIN International Inc. GTX 33, GTX 33D, GTX 330, and GTX 330D Mode S Transponders

    The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) to supersede Airworthiness Directive 2004-10-15, which applies to certain GTX 330 and GTX 330D Mode S transponders that are installed on airplanes. AD 2004-10-15 currently requires you to install GTX 330/330D Software Upgrade Version 3.03, 3.04, or 3.05. This AD a…

  • Dec 29, 2004

    Airworthiness Directives; Hartzell Propeller Inc. Propellers

    The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Hartzell Propeller Inc. propellers. This proposed AD would require inspecting the propeller blades and other critical propeller parts for corrosion and mechanical damage. This proposed AD results from two events where a "Z-shank" blade failed and…

  • Oct 7, 2004

    Airworthiness Directives; GARMIN International Inc. GTX 33, GTX 33D, GTX 330, and GTX 330D Mode S Transponders

    The FAA proposes to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2004-10-15, which applies to certain GTX 330 and GTX 330D Mode S transponders that are installed on airplanes. AD 2004-10-15 currently requires you to install GTX 330/330D Software Upgrade Version 3.03, 3.04, or 3.05. This proposed AD applies to certain GTX 33…

  • May 21, 2004

    Airworthiness Directives; GARMIN International Inc. GTX 330 Mode S Transponders and GTX 330D Diversity Mode S Transponders

    The FAA adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain GARMIN International Inc. GTX 330/GTX 330D Mode S transponders that are installed on aircraft. This AD requires you to install GTX 330/330D Software Upgrade Version 3.03, 3.04, or 3.05. This AD is the result of observations that the GTX 330 and GTX 330D may…

  • Dec 30, 2003

    Airworthiness Directives; GARMIN International Inc. GTX 330 Mode S Transponders and GTX 330D Diversity Mode S Transponders

    The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain GARMIN International Inc. GTX 330/GTX 330D Mode S transponders. This proposed AD would require you to install GTX 330/ 330D Software Upgrade Version 3.03. This proposed AD is the result of observations that the GTX 330 and GTX 330D may detect, fr…

  • Jun 26, 2003

    Airworthiness Directives; Hartzell Propeller Inc. ( )HC-( )(2,3)(X,V)( )-( ) Series and HA-A2V20-1B Series Propellers with Aluminum Blades

    This amendment revises an existing airworthiness directive (AD), that is applicable to Hartzell Propeller Inc. ( )HC-( )(2,3)(X,V)( )-( ) series and HA-A2V20-1B series propellers with aluminum blades. That AD currently requires initial and repetitive dye penetrant and eddy current inspections of the blade and an optic…

  • Jan 2, 2003

    Airworthiness Directives; Hartzell Propeller Inc. ( )HC-( )(2,3)(X,V)( )-( ) Series and HA-A2V20-1B Series Propellers with Aluminum Blades

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes to revise an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to Hartzell Propeller Inc. ( )HC-( )(2,3)(X,V)( )-( ) series and HA-A2V20-1B series propellers with aluminum blades. That AD currently requires initial and repetitive dye penetrant and eddy current inspect…

  • Aug 27, 1997

    Airworthiness Directives; Hartzell Propeller Inc. ( )HC-( )(2,3)(X,V)( )-( ) Series and HA-A2V20-1B Series Propellers With Aluminum Blades

    This amendment supersedes four existing airworthiness directives (ADs), applicable to Hartzell Propeller Inc. ( )HC-( )(2,3)(X,V)( )-( ) series propellers with aluminum blades, that currently require inspections for cracks in blade shanks and clamps. This amendment requires initial and repetitive dye penetrant and edd…

04 /  Type Certificate Data Sheets

FAA TCDS for AERO COMMANDER 560

The TCDS is the legal certification document — weight limits, performance, equipment, AD compliance times, operating limitations. 1 match in the FAA catalog.

  • 2A4 Current Rev 50 · 11/18/2024

    Twin Commander Aircraft LLC

    Models: 680-V, 680-F(P), 680-F, 680-E + 17 more

06 /  Supplemental Type Certificates

Modifications approved for AERO COMMANDER 560

82 STCs on file — every FAA-approved modification, alteration, or installation for this aircraft. STOL kits, avionics, fuel systems, floats, engine swaps, you name it.

  • 08/27/2024

    STC SA04837NY

    Installation of AeroLED's Holdings, LLC., position lights, navigation lights, strobe lights and beacon lights

    AeroLED's Holdings, LLC

  • 08/27/2024

    STC SA02386AK

    Replacement of existing landing and/or taxi light reflector and bulbs with Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting systems

    AeroLED's Holding LLC

  • 08/21/2024

    STC SA01757WI

    To allow the use of UL91 or UL94 (minimum) grade aviation fuel

    Swift Fuels LLC

  • 06/13/2024

    STC SA02511SE (1 OF 3)

    Installation of replacement fuel quantity indicator sending unit(s)

    CiES Inc.

  • 06/13/2024

    STC SA02511SE (1 OF 2)

    Installation of replacement fuel quantity indicator sending unit(s)

    CiES Inc.

  • 02/02/2024

    STC SA02658SE (1 OF 2)

    Installation of Garmin GI 275 Multi-Function Display System

    Garmin International Inc.

  • 11/16/2023

    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.

  • 08/10/2023

    STC SA02019WI

    Installation of the Trig Avionics TX56, TX56A, TX57, or TX57A VHF Nav-Com Radio.

    Peregrine

  • 04/05/2023

    STC SA00756DE

    Installation of Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Out Equipment using a Trig Avionics TT22 Transponder and an approved Global Positioning System (GPS) Position Se…

    Peregrine

  • 07/27/2022

    STC SA01757WI

    To allow the use of UL91 or UL94 (minimum) grade aviation fuel

    Swift Fuels LLC

  • 07/21/2021

    STC SA02265SE

    Installation of a camera housing

    Airborne Sensor LLC

  • 06/14/2021

    STC SA02658SE (1 OF 2)

    Installation of Garmin GI 275 Multi-Function Display System

    Garmin International Inc

  • 03/30/2021

    STC SA02386AK

    Replacement of existing landing and/or taxi light reflector and bulbs with Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting systems

    Aero LEDs LLC

  • 01/12/2021

    STC SA02426AK

    Approval of the FreeFlight FDL-978-TX ADS-B system installed

    FreeFlight Systems

  • 10/29/2020

    STC SA02511SE (1 OF 3)

    Installation of replacement fuel quantity indicator sending unit(s)

    CiES Inc.

  • 07/27/2020

    STC SA01831WI

    To allow the use of UL91 (minimum) grade aviation fuel

    Petersen Aviation Inc

  • 01/13/2020

    STC SA02658SE (1 OF 2)

    Installation of Garmin GI 275 Multi-Function Display System

    Garmin International Inc

  • 09/09/2019

    STC SA01714WI (1 OF 2)

    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 wit…

    Garmin International Inc

  • 07/25/2019

    STC SA02636SE

    Installation of Garmin GPS 175 Navigation System and GNX 375 Navigation System with ADS-B In/Out Transponder.

    Garmin International Inc

  • 07/24/2019

    STC SA02511SE (1 OF 2)

    Installation of replacement fuel quantity indicator sending unit(s)

    CiES Inc.

  • 06/19/2019

    STC SA800EA

    Installation of Whelen Anti-Collision, Position, or Anti-Collision/Position Light System, and applicable associated power supplies

    Whelen Aerospace Technologies

  • 02/13/2019

    STC SA00756DE

    Installation of Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Out Equipment using a Trig Avionics TT22 Transponder and an approved Global Positioning System (GPS) Position Se…

    Peregrine

  • 02/11/2019

    STC SA01831WI

    To allow the use of UL91 (minimum) grade aviation fuel

    ADI LLC

  • 12/19/2018

    STC SA00744DE

    Installation of the Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Out Equipment using a Trig Avionics TT31 Transponder and an approved position sensor

    Peregrine

  • 12/19/2018

    STC SA00756DE

    Installation of Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Out Equipment using a Trig Avionics TT22 Transponder and an approved Global Positioning System (GPS) Position Se…

    Peregrine

  • 12/19/2018

    STC SA00765DE

    Installation of Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Out functionality using the BendixKing KT74 Transponder and qualified position sensor

    Peregrine

  • 09/13/2018

    STC SA04165NY (Page 1)

    Installation of Latitude Technologies Skynode S200 Satcom system must be performed

    Latitude Technologies Corporation

  • 07/12/2018

    STC SA02503AK (Page 2)

    Installation of AMSAFE State of the Art Restraint System (SOARS) inflatable restraints

    AMSAFE Inc.

  • 04/11/2018

    STC SA01835WI

    Installation of Trig Avionics TY-96 or TY-97 VHF Communications Radio

    Peregrine

  • 04/02/2018

    STC SA800EA

    Installation of Whelen Anti-Collision, Position, or Anti-Collision/Position Light System, and applicable associated power supplies

    Whelen Engineering Co Inc

+ 52 more STCs on file

07 /  PMA replacement parts

FAA-approved replacement parts for AERO COMMANDER 560

48 parts on file from the FAA Parts Manufacturer Approval database. Each is a non-OEM part the FAA has authorized for use as a replacement on this aircraft type.

  • Installation Drawing No.900034 & W-1990#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/972D27324DAEA73E86257815006F13D1.0001##

    Wing Tip Assembly

    Commander-Aero, Inc replaces Modification Part

    PMA holder →
  • Installation Drawing CAI-1608#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/47B45346F4438A2B86257815006F1378.0001##

    Flap Gap Wing Fairings

    Commander-Aero, Inc replaces Modification Part

    PMA holder →
  • ST-528#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/335E472B1DA4C4D186257759004846ED.0001##

    System 65 Two Axis Automatic Flight Guidance System

    S-TEC Corporation replaces Modification Part

    PMA holder →
  • ST-634-40/50#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/3989781D6C79FABF862577590048471A.0001##

    System 40/50 Single and Two Axis Automatic Flight Guidance Systems

    S-TEC Corporation replaces Modification Part

    PMA holder →
  • MDL103216-000#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID164933366620250407203504.0001##

    SkyView HDX Instrumenta-tion

    Dynon Avionics, Inc. replaces Modification Part

    PMA holder →
  • 01-7079-24#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID147314185320241206115523.0001##

    LIGHT-ASSY, Starlight

    AeroLEDs LLC replaces A7079B-24

    PMA holder →
  • 130360-13#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID162212966020230731171134.0001##

    Mini Controller

    Honeywell International Inc. Honeywell Aerospace replaces 130360-13

    PMA holder →
  • 103626-1#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID179969476420230731171136.0001##

    Outflow/Safety Valve

    Honeywell International Inc. Honeywell Aerospace replaces 103626-1

    PMA holder →
  • 131358-2#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID156837414720230731171137.0001##

    Volume Tank

    Honeywell International Inc. Honeywell Aerospace replaces 131358-2

    PMA holder →
  • 130360-20#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID117247576720230731171135.0001##

    Mini Controller

    Honeywell International Inc. Honeywell Aerospace replaces 130360-20

    PMA holder →
  • BCN300SG-K1#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID108761749220221025141542.0001##

    Overhaul Hardware Kit 300SG, 300SGL Series Starter Generators

    BCN Aerospace, Inc. replaces NJ300SG-K1

    PMA holder →
  • #https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID125356809420220706160228.0001##

    LoPresti Speed Merchants

    PMA holder →
  • AG723000-03#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID404467752520211110110548.0001##

    Gasket – Radio Altimeter Antenna

    Aviation Devices & Electronic Components, LLC replaces Modification Article

    PMA holder →
  • AG843000-17#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID258891511320211110110532.0001##

    Gasket-UHF/VHF Antenna

    Aviation Devices & Electronic Components, LLC replaces Modification Article

    PMA holder →
  • 213225#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/5BA62D8EAADD8EA48525703B0050EEF4.0001##

    Unfeathering Accumulator Kit

    Aircraft Systems Inc replaces Modification Part

    PMA holder →
  • APS164-07200#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/954F6C08CD7F7F898625721100713F7B.0001##

    Brake Disc

    Aviation Products Systems Inc replaces Parker Hannifin Corp. (formerly Cleveland Wheels & Brakes) P/N 164-07200

    PMA holder →
  • ST-529#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/A05CA3240259A0DC862575540062C99F.0001##

    Autopilot

    S-TEC Corporation replaces -

    PMA holder →
  • ST-528#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/26D84E79705AAD2C862575540062C8F0.0001##

    Autopilot

    S-TEC Corporation replaces -

    PMA holder →
  • ST-634-40/50#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/B125044B85C80146862575540062C91B.0001##

    Autopilot

    S-TEC Corporation replaces -

    PMA holder →
  • Installation Drawing No. 900034#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/3473C418BD89E6EB86257345005685CF.0001##

    Winglet Tip Assembly

    Commander-Aero, Inc replaces Modification Part

    PMA holder →
  • Installation Drawing No. CAI-1608#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/E47A6FA312A431EF8625734500568563.0001##

    Flap Gap Wing Fairings

    Commander-Aero, Inc replaces Modification Part

    PMA holder →
  • 3977-009#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/C903E0C45CA6F5E3862572F100550364.0001##

    Brace-Guide Tube Support

    ONTIC Engineering & Manufacturing Inc replaces Modification Part

    PMA holder →
  • 213366#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/BCB91A0B2982155F862572F10054F657.0001##

    Bracket-Guide Tube Front Support

    ONTIC Engineering & Manufacturing Inc replaces Modification Part

    PMA holder →
  • 213361#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/1D4ABEF06E27E2A8862572F10054F630.0001##

    Tube Assy.-Flex. Shaft Guide

    ONTIC Engineering & Manufacturing Inc replaces Modification Part

    PMA holder →
  • 186008#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/8E7A45CE887561F5862572F10054EED7.0001##

    Washer-.500 OD X .265 ID X .064 W

    ONTIC Engineering & Manufacturing Inc replaces Modification Part

    PMA holder →
  • 3977-009#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/8A95C6116BFD502E86257138005A112E.0001##

    Brace-Guide Tube Support

    ONTIC Engineering & Manufacturing Inc replaces Modification Part

    PMA holder →
  • 213366#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/421DCB0FABF47F5D86257138005A0369.0001##

    Bracket-Guide Tube Front Support

    ONTIC Engineering & Manufacturing Inc replaces Modification Part

    PMA holder →
  • 213361#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/01264F4B5B27F10E86257138005A033C.0001##

    Tube Assembly-Flex. Shaft Guide

    ONTIC Engineering & Manufacturing Inc replaces Modification Part

    PMA holder →
  • 186008#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/9843ABEA85C5ADD7862571380059FB37.0001##

    Washer-.500 OD X .265 ID X .064 W

    ONTIC Engineering & Manufacturing Inc replaces Modification Part

    PMA holder →
  • 3977-009#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/057DA58416A503A48625712D0054DA50.0001##

    Brace-Guide Tube Support

    ONTIC Engineering & Manufacturing Inc replaces Modification Part

    PMA holder →
  • 213366#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/785B5802AFE9FDAB8625712D0054C9C1.0001##

    Bracket-Guide Tube Front Support

    ONTIC Engineering & Manufacturing Inc replaces Modification Part

    PMA holder →
  • 213361#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/4483CE1CA670EEDE8625712D0054C98B.0001##

    Tube Assy-Flex. Shaft Guide

    ONTIC Engineering & Manufacturing Inc replaces Modification Part

    PMA holder →
  • 186008#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/AFC135895EFABE7F8625712D0054C092.0001##

    Washer-.500 OD X .265 ID X .064 W

    ONTIC Engineering & Manufacturing Inc replaces Modification Part

    PMA holder →
  • 213436#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/BAF45327E80EEF62862572F10054F77D.0001##

    Bracket-Actuator Mounting

    ONTIC Engineering & Manufacturing Inc replaces Modification Part

    PMA holder →
  • 213281#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/A025145695AA331D862572F10054F50C.0001##

    Tube Assy.-Flex. Shaft Guide

    ONTIC Engineering & Manufacturing Inc replaces Modification Part

    PMA holder →
  • 213436#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/69ABB2B487CA0E2E86257138005A04B0.0001##

    Bracket-Actuator Mounting

    ONTIC Engineering & Manufacturing Inc replaces Modification Part

    PMA holder →
  • 213281#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/4C082205A53DFDF586257138005A0200.0001##

    Tube Assembly-Flex. Shaft Guide

    ONTIC Engineering & Manufacturing Inc replaces Modification Part

    PMA holder →
  • 213436#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/7432984B64CB5DF28625712D0054CAE6.0001##

    Bracket-Actuator Mounting

    ONTIC Engineering & Manufacturing Inc replaces Modification Part

    PMA holder →
  • 213281#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/0AA53B66EBF73D798625712D0054C84F.0001##

    Tube Assy-Flex. Shaft Guide

    ONTIC Engineering & Manufacturing Inc replaces Modification Part

    PMA holder →
  • 188164#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/8A5CB9B16E61BD51862572F10054EFAD.0001##

    Nut .250 28 Elastic Stop

    ONTIC Engineering & Manufacturing Inc replaces Modification Part

    PMA holder →

+ 8 more PMA parts on file

05 /  Aircraft of this type

All 2 registered N-numbers

Every tail currently on the FAA registry for this make/model. Click an N-number to query the FAA Aircraft Inquiry; rows flagged have NTSB events on file. Tails seeded with full TallyAero pages link directly.

2 of 2
N-number St Year NTSB FAA
N2657B OK Look up ↗
N2700B CO 1955 · Look up ↗

Source — FAA Aircraft Registry · click "Look up" to query the live registry record (owner, address, last airworthiness)

05 /  Sources & Methodology

Every count traces back to a primary US-government source

We render counts and lists as the agency publishes them. Read the methodology →