Specifications
Aircraft Details
- Engine Model: TPE331-5-252K
- Engine 1:
- Serial Number: P33014C
- TTS New: 7891 hours
- TBO: 5400 hours
- SOH Hours: 2491
- Engine 2:
- Serial Number: P30007C
- TTS New: 7352 hours
- TBO: 5400 hours
- SOH Hours: 1952
- Maintenance:
- Gearbox inspection completed on 07/11/2019
- Engine Hot Section Inspection completed on 07/11/2019
- Damage Status: No damage
- Additional Equipment:
- Winglets
- Hartzell 5-blade props
- Cleveland wheels & brakes
- FIKI ice protection
- Heated windshields and de-ice boots
- Dual PC-15 inverters
- Super soundproofing
- Custom nose gear kit
- Solid state voltage regulators
- Avionics:
- S-TEC System 3100 Autopilot
- Garmin GNS-430W and GTN-750 Communication and Navigation Radios
- Honeywell KMD-850 MFD
- Garmin GTX-345R Transponder
- Weather Radar equipped
- Interior:
- Executive configuration for 8 passengers
- Beige leather interior
- Keith Freon air conditioning
- Exterior:
- White with blue stripes, completed in 2019
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.