AD 95-13-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Twin Commander Aircraft LLC | 685 | Airworthiness Directives; Twin Commander Aircraft Corporation Models 685, 690, 690A, 690B, 690C, 690D, 695, 695A Airplanes : |
| aircraft | Twin Commander Aircraft LLC | 690 | Airworthiness Directives; Twin Commander Aircraft Corporation Models 685, 690, 690A, 690B, 690C, 690D, 695, 695A Airplanes : |
| aircraft | Twin Commander Aircraft LLC | 690A | Airworthiness Directives; Twin Commander Aircraft Corporation Models 685, 690, 690A, 690B, 690C, 690D, 695, 695A Airplanes : |
| aircraft | Twin Commander Aircraft LLC | 690B | Airworthiness Directives; Twin Commander Aircraft Corporation Models 685, 690, 690A, 690B, 690C, 690D, 695, 695A Airplanes : |
| aircraft | Twin Commander Aircraft LLC | 690C | Airworthiness Directives; Twin Commander Aircraft Corporation Models 685, 690, 690A, 690B, 690C, 690D, 695, 695A Airplanes : |
| aircraft | Twin Commander Aircraft LLC | 690D | Airworthiness Directives; Twin Commander Aircraft Corporation Models 685, 690, 690A, 690B, 690C, 690D, 695, 695A Airplanes : |
| aircraft | Twin Commander Aircraft LLC | 695 | Airworthiness Directives; Twin Commander Aircraft Corporation Models 685, 690, 690A, 690B, 690C, 690D, 695, 695A Airplanes : |
| aircraft | Twin Commander Aircraft LLC | 695A | Airworthiness Directives; Twin Commander Aircraft Corporation Models 685, 690, 690A, 690B, 690C, 690D, 695, 695A Airplanes : |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the vertical stabilizer as a result of cracks, which could result in loss of control of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Inspect the vertical stabilizer for cracks per SB No. 218. If cracks are found within specified limits, modify the stabilizer per SB No. 218 before further flight. If cracks are outside limits or intersect, replace damaged parts per maintenance manual before further flight. If no cracks, reinspect every 500 hours time-in-service or modify per SB No. 218 before further flight.
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Compliance Time
Required upon the accumulation of 2,000 hours time-in-service (TIS) on a vertical stabilizer or within the next 50 hours TIS after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later
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Affected Aircraft
Twin Commander Aircraft Corporation Models 685 (12000-12066), 690 (11000-11079), 690A (11100-11344), 690B (11350-11566), 690C (11600-11735), 690D (15001-15042), 695 (95000-95084), 695A (96001-96100) airplanes not modified per SB No. 218.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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