Aero Commander 685
8 Aero Commander 685 aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1972–1973.
Browse all with filters- Registered today
- 8
- Years built
- 1972–1973
- Seats
- 9
- Engines
- 2 · Reciprocating
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Aero Commander 685 airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.
AI-extracted — verify against original. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.
Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 7
- Destroyed
- 1
- Substantial damage
- 6
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Aero Commander 685 airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Aero Commander 685 aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- Jun 15, 2013Substantial damage · serious injuries · Victoria, TX
- Jul 8, 2000Substantial damage · none injuries · Pine Bluff, ARN1203N
- Jul 29, 1998Substantial damage · none injuries · Middleton, WIN414C
- Oct 19, 1996Destroyed · serious injuries · Eden, WI
- Nov 24, 1991Substantial damage · serious injuries · Brainerd, MN
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19953 reports on Aero Commander 685 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Most reported parts
- cylinder1
- engine1
- exhaust duct1
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1972 | 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 4 | |
| Unknown | 2 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Aero Commander 685 airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 7 NTSB events since 1982 involve Aero Commander 685 airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 3 service difficulty reports on Aero Commander 685 airframes since 1995. Check each aircraft's own record before you buy.
- Read the logbooks for the airframe, engine and propeller, start to finish.
- Check AD compliance records against the ADs that may apply.
- Look for damage history and Form 337 major repairs and alterations.
- Have an independent A&P or IA do a pre-buy inspection.
- Run a title search and use escrow for the payment.
Type data
FAA aircraft reference file- Aircraft type
- Fixed wing multi engine
- Category
- Land
- Certification
- Type Certificated
- Max takeoff weight
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruising speed
- 101 mph
685 aircraft
Page 1 of 1| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N1021 | 1972 | Wilmington, DE | Apr 28, 2014 |
| N1203N | 1972 | Middleville, MI | Jan 5, 2005 |
| N1525 | 1973 | Saint Louis, MO | May 23, 1997 |
| N368TP | 1973 | Tulsa, OK | Jan 17, 2026 |
| N414C | — | Princeton, NJ | Oct 13, 2021 |
| N6517V | 1973 | Calexico, CA | Jun 17, 2016 |
| N685LD | 1973 | Key West, FL | Dec 13, 2022 |
| N750RG | — | Charlotte, NC | Oct 22, 2020 |