Type Record · As of May 3, 2026
AERO COMMANDER 720
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
Registered
1
NTSB Events
1
Airworthiness Directives
19
01 / Distribution
Where the fleet lives and was built
Counts of currently-registered AERO COMMANDER 720 aircraft by US state and decade of manufacture, sourced from the FAA Aircraft Registry.
By State (top 10)
- CA 100.0% 1
By Decade of Manufacture
- Unknown 100.0% 1
02 / NTSB Records
Events involving AERO COMMANDER 720 aircraft
1 event(s) on file. Showing the most recent 1.
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Jun 10, 1977
N138KSAN JOSE, California
NTSB Docket →
02b / NASA ASRS Reports
Near-miss reports involving AERO COMMANDER 720
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
02c / Academic Research
Scholarly work mentioning AERO COMMANDER 720
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.
- arXiv 2023 · arXiv preprint
ColibriUAV: An Ultra-Fast, Energy-Efficient Neuromorphic Edge Processing UAV-Platform with Event-Based and Frame-Based Cameras
The interest in dynamic vision sensor (DVS)-powered unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) is raising, especially due to the microsecond-level reaction time of the bio-inspired event sensor, which increases r…
- arXiv 2020 · arXiv preprint
Vision based hardware-software real-time control system for autonomous landing of an UAV
In this paper we present a vision based hardware-software control system enabling autonomous landing of a multirotor unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV).
Browse the full corpus — academia portal ↗
03 / Airworthiness Directives
FAA directives applicable to AERO COMMANDER 720
19 directive(s) on file. Showing the most recent 19.
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Aug 12, 2011
Airworthiness Directives; Lycoming Engines (L)O-360, (L)IO-360, AEIO-360, O-540, IO-540, AEIO-540, (L)TIO-540, IO-580, and IO-720 Series Reciprocating Engines
We propose to supersede an existing airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to the products listed above. The existing AD currently requires replacing certain crankshafts. Since we issued that AD, Lycoming Engines discovered that the start date of affected engine models in Mandatory Service Bulletin (MSB) No. 569A,…
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Sep 29, 2006
Airworthiness Directives; Lycoming Engines (L)O-360, (L)IO-360, AEIO-360, O-540, IO-540, AEIO-540, (L)TIO-540, IO-580, and IO-720 Series Reciprocating Engines.
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Lycoming Engines (L)O-360, (L)IO-360, AEIO-360, O-540, IO-540, AEIO-540, (L)TIO-540, IO-580, and IO-720 series reciprocating engines. This AD requires replacing certain crankshafts. This AD results from reports of 23 confirmed failures of similar crank…
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Sep 16, 2005
Airworthiness Directives; Lycoming Engines (Formerly Textron Lycoming) AEIO-360, IO-360, O-360, LIO-360, LO-360, AEIO-540, IO-540, O-540, and TIO-540 Series Reciprocating Engines
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Lycoming Engines (formerly Textron Lycoming) AEIO-360, IO-360, O-360, LIO-360, LO-360, AEIO-540, IO-540, O-540, and TIO-540 series reciprocating engines rated at 300 horsepower (HP) or lower. This AD requires replacing certain crankshafts. This AD resu…
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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…
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Jul 22, 2005
Airworthiness Directives; Lycoming Engines (Formerly Textron Lycoming) AEIO-360, IO-360, O-360, LIO-360, LO-360, AEIO-540, IO-540, O-540, and TIO-540 Series Reciprocating Engines
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Lycoming Engines (formerly Textron Lycoming) AEIO-360, IO- 360, O-360, LIO-360, LO-360, AEIO-540, IO-540, O-540, and TIO-540 series reciprocating engines rated at 300 horsepower (HP) or lower. This proposed AD would require replacing certain cran…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Jul 10, 2003
Airworthiness Directives; Textron Lycoming Fuel Injected Reciprocating Engines
This amendment supersedes an existing airworthiness directive (AD), that is applicable to certain Textron Lycoming reciprocating engines with certain Crane/Lear Romec "AN" rotary fuel pumps installed. That AD currently requires initial and follow-up torque check inspections of pump relief valve attaching screws. This…
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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…
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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…
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Dec 13, 2002
Airworthiness Directives; Textron Lycoming Fuel Injected Reciprocating Engines
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes to supersede an existing airworthiness directive (AD), 98-18-12, applicable to certain Textron Lycoming reciprocating engines with certain Crane/Lear Romec "AN" rotary fuel pumps installed. That AD currently requires initial and follow-up torque check inspections of p…
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Sep 11, 1998
Airworthiness Directives; Textron Lycoming Fuel Injected Reciprocating Engines
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Textron Lycoming fuel injected reciprocating engines with certain Crane/Lear Romec ``AN'' rotary fuel pumps installed. This action requires initial and repetitive torque check inspections of pump relief valve attaching screws. In ad…
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Feb 18, 1998
Airworthiness Directives; Superior Air Parts, Inc., Piston Pins Installed on Textron Lycoming Reciprocating Engines
This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to Superior Air Parts, Inc., piston pins installed on Textron Lycoming reciprocating engines. This proposal would require removal from service of defective piston pins, and replacement with serviceable parts. This proposal is…
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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…
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Apr 26, 1996
Airworthiness Directives; Hartzell Propeller Inc. HC-A3V, HC-B3M, HC-B3T, HC-B4M, HC-B4T, and HC-B5M Series Propellers
This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to Hartzell Propeller Inc. (Hartzell) HC-A3V, HC-B3M, HC-B3T, HC-B4M, HC- B4T, and HC-B5M series propellers. This proposal would require hub replacement over a 10-year time period with a concurrent blade and blade clamp inspec…
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Mar 28, 1995
Airworthiness Directives; Textron Lycoming O-360, LO-360, HO-360, HIO-360, TIO-360, LIO-360, AEIO-360, O-540, IO-540, TIO-540, LTIO-540, IVO-540, AEIO-540, TIO-541, and IO-720 Series Reciprocating Engines
This document publishes in the Federal Register an amendment adopting Airworthiness Directive (AD) 95-07-01 that was sent previously to all known U.S. owners and operators of Textron Lycoming O-360, LO- 360, HO-360, HIO-360, TIO-360, LIO-360, AEIO-360, O-540, IO-540, TIO- 540, LTIO-540, IVO-540, AEIO-540, TIO-541, and…
04 / Type Certificate Data Sheets
FAA TCDS for AERO COMMANDER 720
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 720
60 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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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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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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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
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02/29/2016
STC SA00149BO
Installation of Aircraft Components, Inc. Volt and Vac Alert System, P/N 2044-1
Aircraft Components Inc
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01/29/2016
STC SA00765DE Page 1
Installation of Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Out functionality using the BendixKing KT74 Transponder and qualified position sensor
Peregrine
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01/22/2016
STC SA03658AT
Installation of a Voice Alert System to incorporate as primary annunciators for stall and gear warnings
Aircraft Components Inc
+ 30 more STCs on file
04 / Regulations watching this type
Advisory Circulars and Federal Register activity for AERO COMMANDER 720
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 1 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.
| N-number | St | Year | NTSB | FAA |
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| N138K | CA | — | ● | 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
- 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 →