Specifications
AI Description
- Maintenance: Maintained under FAR Part 91; damage status noted from a landing incident in 1990.
- Damage Notes: Right side landing gear and engine components were replaced after striking an animal hole.
- Maintenance Items:
- Landing Gear Inspection due by January 1, 2030 (5-Year).
- Prop Overhaul due by April 1, 2030 (6-Year).
- Engine Model: TPE331-10T; TBO of 5000 hours.
- Engine Hours: Each engine has 2393 hours since overhaul and 205 hours since installation.
- Additional Equipment:
- Supreme Commander mod, Aerodyne 1000 winglets.
- MT 5-blade props, Dash 10 engine conversion, full ice protection, dual solid-state inverters, custom cabin soundproofing.
- Avionics: Equipped with Garmin GTN-750/750Xi, Garmin G600 TXi, S-TEC Genesys 3100 autopilot, and Bendix/King RDR-2000 weather radar.
- Interior: Executive configuration for 8 passengers, featuring tan leather seating and Keith Freon air conditioning.
- Exterior Colors: Matterhorn white with blue and gold accent stripes.
- Features: Equipped with winglets, freon air conditioning, ADS-B, and standard safety systems (TCAS, TAWS, ELT).
About this Model
Overview
The Turbo Commander 690A is a pressurized, twin-engine turboprop in the Commander 690 series, positioned between cabin-class piston twins and larger commuter-style turboprops. It emphasizes practical speed and climb performance for regional point-to-point flying while maintaining the ability to use shorter runways than many jets. Typical operations include multi-stop business travel, utility flying, and owner-operator use where turboprop reliability and pressurization are priorities.
Mission Fit
In practice, the 690A fits 300–800 nm stage lengths well, where turboprop block times remain competitive and the ability to use a wider selection of airports can simplify scheduling. It can support IFR, all-weather regional flying with a focus on reliable dispatch and flexible airport access. Missions that regularly push toward maximum range or demand jet-like cruise speeds are generally better served by light jets or larger turboprops.
Cabin
The 690A’s pressurized cabin is arranged for a small group with club-style seating common in many aircraft, emphasizing functional comfort rather than stand-up space. Expect a cabin environment oriented toward regional legs: adequate room for seated work and conversation, with noise and vibration levels typical of legacy turboprops unless upgraded with interior and acoustic improvements. Boarding and baggage access vary by aircraft configuration and interior refurbishment history.