Specifications
Aircraft Details
- Modernized twin turboprop with dual Garmin G600 TXi glass cockpit, GTN-750/650 navigators, and ADS-B In/Out
- Grand Renaissance airframe with Supreme Commander mod, winglets, and CK144 spar cap replacement
- Matched Honeywell TPE331-10T-516K engines, 2585 SMOH, Hartzell 3-blade props overhauled Feb 2026
- Complete logs, no damage history, annual due June 2026, IFR checks due Dec 2027, 5-year gear inspection due May 2025
- Executive interior: 7 passenger + 1 pilot, refurbished 2021 with Moore & Giles leather, sheepskin, new wool carpet, ultrasuede headliner, LED lighting
- Exterior: Matterhorn White with red & black stripes, fully stripped, primed, and repainted Sept 2020
- Avionics: S-TEC 3100 autopilot, Garmin GTX-345R transponder, GWX-75 color weather radar, GMA-35R audio, GI-275 standby, GDL-69A SXM datalink, Flight Stream 510 Bluetooth
- Additional: Keith Freon air conditioning, LEMO-style jacks & USB ports, pulsating recognition lights
- Located Conroe, TX (KCXO). Complete logs and video tours available upon request.
About this Model
Overview
The Commander 690B is a pressurized, twin-engine turboprop that sits between high-performance piston twins and larger commuter-class turboprops. It is commonly used for regional business travel, owner-operator missions, and special-mission roles that value a sturdy airframe, good short-to-medium stage length performance, and the redundancy of two engines. Compared with newer turboprops, it reflects an earlier design era: straightforward systems, varied avionics configurations, and performance that depends heavily on engine/propeller condition and aircraft weight.
Mission Fit
It tends to fit missions in the few-hundred-nautical-mile to roughly 1,000 nm class, where block speed and altitude capability matter but extreme range is not required. The aircraft is most compelling when flown frequently enough to justify turboprop maintenance while still valuing a manageable cabin and cockpit workload.
Cabin
The 690B offers a compact, pressurized cabin typically arranged for a small group, with club-style seating common. Expect a utilitarian interior volume relative to larger turboprops; comfort is strongly influenced by interior refurbishment quality, noise/vibration treatments, and environmental system condition. Baggage capacity and access vary with configuration, so mission planning should confirm real usable volume with the seats installed.