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Aero Commander 685

8 Aero Commander 685 aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1972–1973.

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Registered today
8
Years built
1972–1973
Seats
9
Engines
2 · Reciprocating

Airworthiness Directives

ADs published since 1998 that may apply

0 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 1995

3 reports on Aero Commander 685 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Most reported parts

  1. cylinder1
  2. engine1
  3. exhaust duct1

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
19722
19734
Unknown2

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
CA1
DE1
FL1
MI1
MO1
NC1
NJ1
OK1

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.
See the registered Aero Commander 685 aircraft

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

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N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N10211972Wilmington, DEApr 28, 2014
N1203N1972Middleville, MIJan 5, 2005
N15251973Saint Louis, MOMay 23, 1997
N368TP1973Tulsa, OKJan 17, 2026
N414C—Princeton, NJOct 13, 2021
N6517V1973Calexico, CAJun 17, 2016
N685LD1973Key West, FLDec 13, 2022
N750RG—Charlotte, NCOct 22, 2020

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