Type Record · As of May 3, 2026
AERO COMMANDER 680-E
Fixed Wing Multi Engine · LYCOMING GO-480 SERIES
Registered
4
Year Range
1959–1959
NTSB Events
1
Airworthiness Directives
0
Aircraft Resources
01 / Distribution
Where the fleet lives and was built
Counts of currently-registered AERO COMMANDER 680-E aircraft by US state and decade of manufacture, sourced from the FAA Aircraft Registry.
By State (top 10)
- WA 50.0% 2
- OH 25.0% 1
- CA 25.0% 1
By Decade of Manufacture
- 1950s 75.0% 3
- Unknown 25.0% 1
02 / NTSB Records
Events involving AERO COMMANDER 680-E aircraft
1 event(s) on file. Showing the most recent 1.
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May 6, 1980
N8445CCARLSBAD, California Serious
NTSB Docket →
02b / NASA ASRS Reports
Near-miss reports involving AERO COMMANDER 680-E
NASA's voluntary, confidential reporting system surfaces what almost went wrong. 3 de-identified ASRS reports reference this airframe. Pilot-written narrative. ASRS reports are voluntary and not investigated — they represent the reporter's perspective and cannot infer prevalence.
- ACN 1961081 Commuter and GA Icing Incidents
AC50 pilot reported a runway excursion resulted during landing roll out due to runway icing.
Aero Commander 500 Series
- ACN 2272560 Non-Tower Airport Incidents
Aero Commander 500 pilot reported left engine failed during initial climb. Pilot landed safely and discovered post-flight left engine fuel shutoff switch was in the off position.
Aero Commander 500 Series
- ACN 2022593 Runway Incursions
Pilot crossing a runway at a non-towered airport reported a near collision with another aircraft taking off on the same runway.
Aero Commander 695
03 / Airworthiness Directives
FAA directives applicable to AERO COMMANDER 680-E
No matching airworthiness directives are on file for this make and model in the Federal Register.
04 / Type Certificate Data Sheets
FAA TCDS for AERO COMMANDER 680-E
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 680-E
74 STCs on file — every FAA-approved modification, alteration, or installation for this aircraft. STOL kits, avionics, fuel systems, floats, engine swaps, you name it.
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08/27/2024
STC SA04837NY
Installation of AeroLED's Holdings, LLC., position lights, navigation lights, strobe lights and beacon lights
AeroLED's Holdings, LLC
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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
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06/13/2024
STC SA02511SE (1 OF 3)
Installation of replacement fuel quantity indicator sending unit(s)
CiES Inc.
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06/13/2024
STC SA02511SE (1 OF 2)
Installation of replacement fuel quantity indicator sending unit(s)
CiES Inc.
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02/02/2024
STC SA02658SE (1 OF 2)
Installation of Garmin GI 275 Multi-Function Display System
Garmin International Inc.
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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.
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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
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07/21/2021
STC SA02265SE
Installation of a camera housing
Airborne Sensor LLC
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06/14/2021
STC SA02658SE (1 OF 2)
Installation of Garmin GI 275 Multi-Function Display System
Garmin International Inc
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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
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01/12/2021
STC SA02426AK
Approval of the FreeFlight FDL-978-TX ADS-B system installed
FreeFlight Systems
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10/29/2020
STC SA02511SE (1 OF 3)
Installation of replacement fuel quantity indicator sending unit(s)
CiES Inc.
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01/13/2020
STC SA02658SE (1 OF 2)
Installation of Garmin GI 275 Multi-Function Display System
Garmin International Inc
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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
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07/24/2019
STC SA02511SE (1 OF 2)
Installation of replacement fuel quantity indicator sending unit(s)
CiES Inc.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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09/13/2018
STC SA04165NY (Page 1)
Installation of Latitude Technologies Skynode S200 Satcom system must be performed
Latitude Technologies Corporation
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07/12/2018
STC SA02503AK (Page 2)
Installation of AMSAFE State of the Art Restraint System (SOARS) inflatable restraints
AMSAFE Inc.
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04/11/2018
STC SA01835WI
Installation of Trig Avionics TY-96 or TY-97 VHF Communications Radio
Peregrine
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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
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02/28/2018
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
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12/01/2017
STC SA00765DE
Installation of Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Out functionality using the BendixKing KT74 Transponder and qualified position sensor
Peregrine
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09/20/2017
STC SA2586NM
Installation of J.P. Instruments temperature monitoring systems.
J P Instruments
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05/01/2017
STC SA02265SE
Installation of a camera housing
Airborne Sensor LLC
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04/17/2017
STC SA01835WI
Installation of Trig Avionics TY-96 or TY-97 VHF Communications Radio
Peregrine
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09/27/2016
STC SA02386AK
Replacement of existing landing and/or taxi light reflector and bulbs with Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting systems
Aero LEDs LLC
+ 44 more STCs on file
07 / PMA replacement parts
FAA-approved replacement parts for AERO COMMANDER 680-E
5 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.
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86943-00#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/A594B94381202A2186257D8E005FA668.0001##
ASSY, RS232, WiFi
FreeFlight Systems replaces Modification
PMA holder → -
ST-634-40/50#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/EF7294BD12978D47862577590048474B.0001##
System 40/50 Single and Two Axis Automatic Flight Guidance Systems
S-TEC Corporation replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
213681#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/6589DAB8BF1AC5B3862573CA00596C5D.0001##
SYNCHRONIZER KITS
Woodward Inc replaces -
PMA holder → -
Sierra Industries, Inc. Kit No. 106#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/CAD2FB6E080B6BD68625735C005370E1.0001##
STOL System Kit
Sierra Industries, Ltd. replaces (Modification Part)
PMA holder → -
ST-634-40/50#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/5748E6D94B1A4B4D862575540062C945.0001##
Autopilot
S-TEC Corporation replaces -
PMA holder →
04 / Regulations watching this type
Advisory Circulars and Federal Register activity for AERO COMMANDER 680-E
Advisory Circulars
No ACs explicitly mention this type. Showing universal operating-rule ACs that apply to all aircraft.
Recent Federal Register activity
Latest rulemakings touching general operating rules (Part 91) and maintenance rules (Part 43).
- 2026-04-17 Settlement Policy for Small Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Cases FR ↗
- 2026-02-10 Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations; Reopening of Comment Period; Denial of Extension FR ↗
- 2026-02-02 25-Hour Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) Requirement, New Aircraft Production FR ↗
- 2026-01-28 Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations; Reopening of Comment Period FR ↗
- 2026-01-07 Requirements for Interference-Tolerant Radio Altimeter Systems FR ↗
05 / Aircraft of this type
All 4 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.
05 / Sources & Methodology
Every count traces back to a primary US-government source
- FAA Aircraft Registry →
Refreshed Apr 27, 2026
Available
- NTSB CAROL →
Refreshed Apr 27, 2026
Available
- Federal Register (FAA Airworthiness Directives) →
Refreshed Apr 27, 2026
Available
We render counts and lists as the agency publishes them. Read the methodology →