Specifications
Aircraft Details
• Maintained under FAR Part 91 with complete logbooks
• -10 engine conversion completed as of 07/29/2025
• Engine overhaul by Byerly Aviation (01/2023)
• Landing gear overhaul completed at 30 CSN (07/2025)
• TPE331-10-515K engines, both with 2845 hours since overhaul and 5000-hour TBO
• Supreme Commander mod, winglets, spar mod, Cleveland wheels & brakes, wide chord Q-tip props, 360-gallon fuel tank, MT 5-blade props
• FIKI certified, ice protection, wing-tip recognition lights
• Avionics: Dual Garmin GTN-750Xi (Comm, Nav, GPS), Garmin G600 TXi EFIS, S-TEC System 3100 autopilot & flight director, King KMH-880 TAWS & TCAS, Garmin GTX-335 & GTX-345 transponders, Bendix/King RDS-81 color weather radar, Sperry radar altimeter
• Equipped with FANS, high-speed Wi-Fi, ADS-B, Freon air conditioning, executive writing table, forward refreshment center
• New interior and exterior completed in 2022: Dove gray leather seating for 8, executive configuration, light gray headliner and sidepanels, beige carpet, Wi-Fi
• Emergency locator transmitter, terrain awareness, and traffic collision avoidance system standard
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.