Aero Commander 680FP
Aero Commander · piston, 2 engines · ICAO AC68
The Aero Commander 680FP has the 4th-shortest length and the joint 4th-shortest wingspan in Design Group II (77 types), and the 5th-lowest maximum takeoff weight in Design Group II (77 types, 74 with a published figure). Within the 4-variant Aero Commander twins line it has the shortest length.
Airport design codes
- II
Design Group II. Set by the wingspan; the tail height alone would give Group I.
- B
Approach Category B. From its FAA reference approach speed of 97 kt (band 91 to 120 kt).
Gear and weights
| Cockpit to main gear | 14.0 ft | 4.3 m |
|---|---|---|
| Max. takeoff weight | 8,500 lb | 3,856 kg |
| Max. landing weight | 8,500 lb | 3,856 kg |
| Main gear code | S | |
| Taxiway Design Group | 1A | |
| ICAO wake category | Light |
Where it sits
By length it falls between the Daher TBM 900 and the Socata TBM 700.
Main gear 12.9 ft wide (3.9 m), 26% of the span; wheelbase 14.0 ft (4.3 m), 40% of the length.
US records: 110 US flight-plan operations in FY2024; 38 on the US register.
One of 4 variants on the Aero Commander twins page.
Closest in size on this site
- Aero Commander 680FP
- Beech 70 Queen Air
- Beech 80 Queen Air
- Beech King Air 90
Source: FAA Aircraft Characteristics Database, October 2024 release. How we measure.