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Commander 690 Turbo Commander for Sale

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What a Commander 690 Turbo Commander costs, how far it flies, and what it costs to keep

PlaneFox tracks 8 Commander 690 Turbo Commander aircraft for sale and re-reads every one of them from the broker and dealer sites it watches, so the figures below move when the market moves. Every number on this page is measured from those live listings, not taken from a published price guide.

How much does a Commander 690 Turbo Commander cost?

There are 8 Commander 690 Turbo Commander listings on PlaneFox right now, 5 of them priced. They ask between EUR 590,000 and EUR 1,430,000, with a median of EUR 706,000.

How far can a Commander 690 Turbo Commander fly?

A Commander 690 Turbo Commander flies about 1,454 nm, roughly 2,693 km, which is about 5 h 8 min in still air at typical cruise.

What does a Commander 690 Turbo Commander cost to own?

A Commander 690 Turbo Commander costs about EUR 34,579 a month to own and fly: EUR 29,353 to run it, plus EUR 5,226 for a loan over 15 years on the median asking price here, EUR 705,798. Flown 150 hours a year, that is about EUR 1,635 for every flight hour.

More questions about the Commander 690 Turbo Commander

How much does a Commander 690 Turbo Commander cost?
The median asking price for a Commander 690 Turbo Commander on PlaneFox is EUR 706,000, measured across the Commander 690 Turbo Commander listings on the site today. Prices run from EUR 590,000 for older, higher-time airframes up to EUR 1,430,000 for newer, low-time aircraft. Year of manufacture, airframe hours, avionics and condition account for most of that spread.
What is the price range for a used Commander 690 Turbo Commander?
Commander 690 Turbo Commander aircraft listed on PlaneFox range from EUR 590,000 to EUR 1,430,000, with a median asking price of EUR 706,000. Late model years with low airframe hours and a modern glass panel sit at the top of that range; early airframes with high hours and analogue instruments sit at the bottom.
How many Commander 690 Turbo Commander aircraft are for sale right now?
PlaneFox lists 8 Commander 690 Turbo Commander aircraft for sale right now, gathered from the broker and dealer sites it watches. The count moves through the week as those sources are re-read. Because PlaneFox reads the same listings repeatedly over time, it also shows which have cut their asking price and which have sold.
Where can I find a Commander 690 Turbo Commander for sale?
Every Commander 690 Turbo Commander PlaneFox can see is on this page — 8 of them, gathered from the broker and dealer sites it re-reads continuously. Most are listed in Brazil (3), followed by United States (2). Each listing links straight through to the seller, so a Commander 690 Turbo Commander in another country is worth considering rather than filtering out.
What should I check when buying a used Commander 690 Turbo Commander?
On a used Commander 690 Turbo Commander, check airframe hours, engine time since overhaul, avionics generation and damage history before anything else. PlaneFox recommends a pre-purchase inspection by an EASA Part-145 shop that knows the type, which typically costs EUR 1,500 to EUR 3,500. Under 1,500 airframe hours is low-time and above 3,500 means budgeting for higher maintenance; most piston engines run a 2,000-hour TBO, so past 1,500 to 1,700 hours since overhaul expect the overhaul within one to three years at EUR 25,000 to EUR 45,000. Read the full logbook history for prop strikes, gear-up landings and structural repair, and confirm ADs and SBs are complied with.

About the Commander 690 Turbo Commander

Aircraft overview

The Commander 690 Turbo Commander is a pressurized, twin engine turboprop business aircraft built by Aero Commander, later under Rockwell ownership. The Model 690 was certified in the early 1970s and belongs to the first generation of turbine powered Commanders, bridging the piston 680 series and the later higher powered 690A, 690B, 840 and 900 models. Its significance in the used market is its combination of a tall, rectangular cabin, good short field manners and efficient direct drive Garrett turboprop power in an airframe known for stable handling and a distinctive high wing layout.

Performance & specifications

Typical performance for the Commander 690 Turbo Commander includes cruise speeds in the high 200 knot range, with long range cruise commonly planned lower depending on altitude, fuel reserve and payload. Published service ceiling is about 31,000 feet. Practical range is often quoted around 1,000 to 1,200 nautical miles, subject to fuel, equipment and operating profile. The aircraft is powered by two Garrett AiResearch TPE331 series turboprops, typically flat rated at about 717 shp each on the Model 690. Useful load varies meaningfully by individual aircraft because of avionics, interior, known icing equipment, supplemental modifications and empty weight history.

Cabin & avionics

The cabin is pressurized and usually arranged for one or two pilots plus five to seven passengers, depending on club seating, side facing seats, refreshment cabinet and baggage configuration. The Commander cross section gives a comparatively upright cabin feel for this class, with good visibility from the high wing and large cabin windows. Factory avionics were analog and many aircraft still show a mix of legacy Collins or Bendix/King equipment. Common upgrades include Garmin GTN navigators, GNS units, ADS-B, digital engine instruments, modern audio panels, weather radar replacements and Garmin G500 or G600 class flight displays. Garmin Perspective and factory G1000 installations are not typical for this model.

Buying & value

Buyers should verify exact model designation, engine dash numbers, propeller status, pressurization health, corrosion history, spar and structural inspections, landing gear rigging and compliance with Commander specific service bulletins and airworthiness directives. Engine hot section and overhaul timing are central to valuation, as TPE331 maintenance status can dominate ownership cost. Desirable aircraft often have documented engine programs or recent major work, modern IFR avionics, clean damage history and well kept interiors. In current PlaneFox used market data, Commander 690 Turbo Commander asking prices average about EUR 688,000, with examples ranging from EUR 575,000 to EUR 1,390,000, reflecting the wide spread in avionics, engine time and overall condition.

8 Commander 690 Turbo Commander aircraft are for sale on PlaneFox today.

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