Models

680T

The 680T was originally certified on September 15, 1965, per CAR. 3, at this time it was an 8500-pound aircraft identical to the 680FLP with the following exceptions: AiResearch engines model TPE-331-29A, Revised fuel system, Pressurized to 4 psi and revised air design speeds. This marked the first Commander to utilize a turbine powered engine and came to be known as the Turbo Commander. Then in 1966 the 680T was recertified with the following changes, gross weight increased to 8950 pounds, the 32-inch wingtip extension was removed, increased power takeoff power, new propellers, increased operating limits, the airframe configuration changes resulted in changes to the flight characteristics. All 8500-pound gross weight aircraft were reworked to the new configuration.

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680T

Specifications

Dimensions

Span44′13.41m
Length (680T:680V)41.57′12.67m
Length (680W)42.11'12.83m
Height14.60′4.45m
Tread12.11′3.69m
Cabin Entry Door3. 91’ x 2.18’1.19 x 0.66m
Cabin Height (Inside Interior)4.′621.40m
Cabin Length14.22′4.33m
Cabin Width (Inside Interior)4.33′1.31m
Cabin Volume (incl cockpit)224 ft³68.27m³
Baggage compartment height3′0.91m
Baggage compartment width3.81′1.16m
Baggage compartment length4.83′1.47m
Baggage compartment volume41.8 ft³12.74 m³
Baggage door height2.54′0.77m
Baggage door width1.58′0.48m
Baggage compartment load limitxxx lbsxxx kg
680T

Propellers

Hamilton Standard Hub 33LF-325 / 90” Dia. Blades (3) I033A-0

Power Plant

Honeywell (Garrett) TPE331-43/-43-A

Weights - Aircraft

Max Ramp Weight: (680T)9000 lbs./ 4082 Kg
Max Ramp Weight: (680V, 680W)9450 lbs./ 4286 Kg
Take-off Weight: (680T)8950 lbs./ 4060 Kg
Take-off Weight: (680V, 680W)9400 lbs./ 4263 Kg
Landing Weight: (680T)8500 lbs./ 3856 Kg
Landing Weight: (680V, 680W)9000 lbs./ 4082 Kg
Standard Empty Weight:  (680T, 680V)5100 lbs./ 2313 Kg
Standard Empty Weight: (680W)

5783 lbs./ 2623 Kg

Useful Load: (680T)3850 lbs./ 1746 Kg
Useful Load: (680V)4300 lbs./ 1950 Kg
Useful Load: (680W)3617 lbs./ 1640 Kg
Zero Fuel Weight:8000 lbs./ 3628.5 Kg
Baggage:xxx lbs/xxx kg
680T
680T

Performance

Operating Speed

Normal Cruise Speed (@ 98% RPM @ 16,000 Ft)250 MPH / 217 KTS
Maximum Cruise
(100% 12,000 ft.TAS@ 10,325 lbs/4,683 kg)xxxmph/xxxkts
Normal Cruise Speed
(96%20,000 ft.TAS@ 10,325 lbs/4,683 kg):xxxmph/xxxkts
Twin Engine Best Rate of Climb Speed (CAS):xxxmph/xxxkts
Twin Engine Best Angle of Climb Speed (CAS):xxxmph/xxxkts
Single Engine Best Rate of Climb Speed (CAS):xxxmph/xxxkts
Single Engine Best Angle of Climb Speed (CAS):xxxmph/xxxkts
Best rate of Climb Speed110 MPH / 95 KTS
Minimum Control Speed (CAS):xxmph/xxkts
Stall Speed, Clean (CAS):xxmph/xxkts
Stall Speed, Gear and Flaps Down (CAS):xxmph/xxkts
Max Range 1100 SM / 955.5 NM

Cruising Ranges