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General Discussion / Re: NPRM needs your attention
« Last post by Bruce Byerly on November 29, 2025, 05:11:22 pm »

A couple of months ago I sent this.  There have been other updates which I will try to share.  It’s very important that we speak up. 

Lekebis Russell
Aviation Safety Engineer (Airframe)
East Certification Branch
1701 Columbia Ave.
Atlanta, GA 30337
(404)474-5510
Lekebis.m.russell@faa.gov
Statement Regarding Twin Commander Fleet Safety and Ongoing Support
Background: Owner of 2 Commander Service Centers, Owner of multiple Commanders turbine and
piston, ATP with approximately 8,000 hours PIC in over 350 serial number Twin Commander aircraft for
post-maintenance flight check, demonstration, ferry, experimental test flying for STC certification as well
as business, personal and commercial operations.
As an owner and operator of Twin Commander aircraft since 1954 and as the current owner of two
authorized Twin Commander service centers our longstanding focus has been on the safe, practical, and
effective support of the Twin Commander fleet.
We trust that the FAA will give thoughtful and deliberate consideration to the technical data submitted
by Twin Commander and its operator network. Based on decades of operational experience and ongoing
dialogue with engineers both current and former who have supported the fleet since its original
production, it is my professional opinion that we are not facing an immediate safety of flight emergency
in properly maintained aircraft.
Twin Commander Aircraft is actively and responsibly working to develop updated inspection and repair
criteria grounded in factual field data. This process is being carried out in close coordination with service
centers and operators, reflecting a collaborative and proven approach that has successfully addressed
safety concerns over many decades.
We believe this continued partnership between manufacturers, service providers, and operators
represents the most effective and responsible path forward.
Thank you for your consideration.
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Avionics / Re: Garmin TXi Engine Display
« Last post by donv on November 28, 2025, 05:31:26 pm »
This 900 has the Meggitt Magic engine instruments, so it's not that...

https://www.controller.com/listing/for-sale/240313267/1983-commander-900-turboprop-aircraft
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Avionics / Re: Garmin TXi Engine Display
« Last post by donv on November 28, 2025, 05:22:49 pm »
This is the one I saw, and on closer inspection, it doesn't appear to be the Garmin EIS. In fact, it doesn't even have the annunciator panel any more... I'm curious what this is.

https://www.controller.com/listing/for-sale/248130759/1973-commander-690a-turboprop-aircraft

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Avionics / Re: Garmin TXi Engine Display
« Last post by donv on November 28, 2025, 05:19:11 pm »
Wow, that is pretty cool! Something I might have to look into, before long.

https://www.garmin.com/en-US/aviation/txi/turbine-eis/
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Avionics / Re: Garmin TXi Engine Display
« Last post by wesair44 on November 28, 2025, 11:42:40 am »
 According to Garmin website. It's available for 695/695A/695B with TPE-331-10 engines
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Avionics / Garmin TXi Engine Display
« Last post by donv on November 28, 2025, 02:01:11 am »
Is this available for the Commander?

I see a 690A for sale which appears to have it, but Google isn't much help...
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General Discussion / Re: NPRM needs your attention
« Last post by donv on November 25, 2025, 10:46:56 pm »
It does seem like the hopeful view is that this will be limited to firefighting aircraft only.
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General Discussion / Re: NPRM needs your attention
« Last post by donv on November 22, 2025, 07:54:56 pm »
So is this a one-time inspection?

Can you provide us with your comments?

Thanks for staying on top of this!
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General Discussion / Re: NPRM needs your attention
« Last post by Bruce Byerly on November 20, 2025, 10:38:59 am »
So 695B is not affected by this?

That is correct.
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General Discussion / Re: NPRM needs your attention
« Last post by SKYFLYER on November 20, 2025, 08:56:52 am »
So 695B is not affected by this?
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