Specifications
Aircraft Details
- Maintenance: Maintained under FAR Part 91.
- Engine Model: TPE331-10T-516K, with a TBO of 5400 hours.
- Engine Hours: Both engines have 1759 hours since overhaul.
- Additional Equipment:
- Supreme Commander mod, Commander Aero AeroDyne winglets.
- Hartzell 3-blade wide chord Q-tip props.
- Bleed air shutoff kit and stock clamshell gear doors.
- Recognition lights, HID nose recognition, and taxi lights.
- Avionics:
- Altimeter: Rad/Bar.
- Autopilot: S-TEC System 3100.
- Dual Garmin GNS-530AW communication and navigation radios.
- EFIS: Garmin G600.
- Weather Radar: Honeywell RDR-2000VP.
- TAWS: Honeywell KGP-560 EGPWS.
- Dual Garmin GTX-330 transponders.
- Features:
- Equipped with Synthetic Vision System, Winglets, Freon Air Conditioning, Q-Tip Props, and ADS-B.
- Standard features include Weather Radar, Traffic Collision Avoidance System, Terrain Awareness & Warning System, and Emergency Locator Transmitter.
- Interior: Executive configuration for 8 passengers, with gray leather seating, gray leather side panels, and wool carpet.
- Exterior: White with silver and black colors.
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.