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1979 COMMANDER 690B
Starts from the median asking price of 7 comparable Commander 690B listings ($680,000), then adjusts for:
- Airframe time -1,805 hr vs comps +3.6%
- Engine time -950 hr vs comps (twin turbine) +11.4%
- Modern GPS navigator (86% of comps) +0.7%
- Garmin G600 (71% of comps) +3.4%
- No Autopilot (71% of comps have one) -1.3%
- ADS-B (57% of comps) +1.1%
- FIKI (known ice) (14% of comps) +1.1%
- Market supply: 10 for sale of 59 FAA-registered -5.0%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Commander 690B |
|---|---|
| Type | Turboprop |
| Airframe time | 7,220 hrs |
| Engine time | 1,635 SMOH |
| Prop blades | 3 |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX 330 |
| Avionics / Primary flight display | GARMIN G600 |
| Avionics / GPS / datalink | Garmin GNS430 |
| Avionics / GPS / nav | GNS-430AW |
| Avionics / Terrain / EGPWS | KGP-560, EGPWS |
| Avionics / Traffic (TCAS / TAS) | TAS-610 |
| Avionics / Datalink weather | GDL-69 |
| Avionics / Audio panel | GMA-347 |
| ADS-B | Yes |
| Airworthy | Yes |
Description
Amazing low time, low engine time, highly optioned, late model 690B! Beautiful paint and interior. Excellent glass and transparency condition. Diligent ownership evidenced by outstandingly well organized log books with service history by respected Twin Commander Service Centers from new including Aero Air and Legacy Aviation. N690CH offers a unique high quality pedigree. A smart choice for anyone considering the legendary 300 Knot Turboprop. Call Bruce Byerly @ to fly this 690B.
Modifications
Dash 10 Power Freon Air - Recent Installation R134 Inboard Deice Boots Saunders Spar External Boost Pumps HID Aux Landing Lights Winglets Digital Fuel Quantity System Cockpit & Avionics Artex ME-406 ELT Dual Garmin GDC-74 Air Data Computers Garmin GDL-69 XM Weather Garmin GMA-347 Audio Panel Garmin GMX-200 Multi-Function Display with ChartView ADS-B Out IDC Altitude Preselect, Encoding & Alerter WAAS Garmin GAD-43 Adapter Digital Fuel Quantity Indicator Davtron Digital Clock 8-Place Passenger Intercom System Modifications Supreme Commander Modification Saunders Super Spar Modification Crew Accessories Pilot & Copilot Sun Visors Equipment Cleveland Wheels & Brakes Hartzell Wide Chord Super Q-Tip Propellers BFGoodrich PS-835 Emergency Power Unit KGS SS50 Static Inverter Easy Taxi Brake System Garmin GTP-59 Air Probes EAR Soundproofing Externally Mounted Fuel Pumps Heavy Side Windows Inboard De-Ice Boots Lighting 3-Light Strobe System HID Landing Lights Tel-Tail Lighting Wingtip Recognition Lights
Avionics
Dual Garmin GRS-77 Collins AP-106 Dual Garmin GNS-430AW Garmin G600 2-tube Dual Garmin GNS-430AW Garmin GMX-200 Dual Garmin GNS-430AW Collins ALT-50 Honeywell KGP-560 EGPWS Class B Avidyne TAS-610 Dual Garmin GTX-330 Honeywell ART-2000 (color)
Recommended avionics upgrades
Moving to a Garmin GTN navigator adds touchscreen operation, LPV approaches and clean integration with modern autopilots and ADS-B.
See prices & suppliers ›No autopilot is listed — a GFC 600 or S-TEC 3100 digital autopilot is a major capability and value add, subject to STC approval for this model.
Shop options ›Suggestions are based on the panel described in this listing; verify STC approval for this make/model before any installation.
Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs)
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Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
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How this aircraft compares
Where this Commander 690B lands versus other Commander 690B listings on fyiAero.
Price
99th pct$825k · 99th percentile of 7 listings
Airframe time
57th pct7,220 hours total (TTAF) · 57th percentile of 7 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
14th pct1,635 hours since major overhaul · 14th percentile of 7 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
14th pct1,635 hours since major overhaul · 14th percentile of 7 listings
Percentile = share of comparable listings at or below this value. Lower airframe/engine hours are generally fresher; price reflects the asking price only.
General
| Year | 1979 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | COMMANDER |
| Model | 690B |
| Serial Number | 11542 |
| Condition | Used |
| Registration # | N690CH |
Airframe
| Total Time | 7,220 |
|---|---|
| Complete Logs | Yes |
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Make/Model | HONEYWELL TPE331-10-516K |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Time | 1,635 SMOH |
| Engine 1 TBO | 5400 |
Engine 2
| Engine 2 Make/Model | HONEYWELL TPE331-10-516K |
|---|---|
| Engine 2 Time | 1,635 SMOH |
| Engine 2 TBO | 5400 |
Props
| Prop 1 Manufacturer | HARTZELL |
|---|---|
| Prop 1 Model | HC-B3TN-5FL |
| Prop 1 Time | 0 SMOH |
| Prop 2 Manufacturer | HARTZELL |
| Prop 2 Time | 0 SMOH |
| Number of Blades | 3 |
Avionics
| ADS-B Equipped | Yes |
|---|---|
| WAAS | Yes |
| LPV | Yes |
| SVT | Yes |
| Avionics/Radios | Dual Garmin GRS-77 Collins AP-106 Dual Garmin GNS-430AW Garmin G600 2-tube Dual Garmin GNS-430AW Garmin GMX-200 Dual Garmin GNS-430AW Collins ALT-50 Honeywell KGP-560 EGPWS Class B Avidyne TAS-610 Dual Garmin GTX-330 Honeywell ART-2000 (color) |
Additional Equipment
| Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI) | Yes |
|---|---|
| Additional Equipment | Cockpit & Avionics Artex ME-406 ELT Dual Garmin GDC-74 Air Data Computers Garmin GDL-69 XM Weather Garmin GMA-347 Audio Panel Garmin GMX-200 Multi-Function Display with ChartView ADS-B Out IDC Altitude Preselect, Encoding & Alerter WAAS Garmin GAD-43 Adapter Digital Fuel Quantity Indicator Davtron Digital Clock 8-Place Passenger Intercom System Modifications Supreme Commander Modification Saunders Super Spar Modification Crew Accessories Pilot & Copilot Sun Visors Equipment Cleveland Wheels & Brakes Hartzell Wide Chord Super Q-Tip Propellers BFGoodrich PS-835 Emergency Power Unit KGS SS50 Static Inverter Easy Taxi Brake System Garmin GTP-59 Air Probes EAR Soundproofing Externally Mounted Fuel Pumps Heavy Side Windows Inboard De-Ice Boots Lighting 3-Light Strobe System HID Landing Lights Tel-Tail Lighting Wingtip Recognition Lights |
Modifications/Conversions
| Modifications/Conversions | Dash 10 Power Freon Air - Recent Installation R134 Inboard Deice Boots Saunders Spar External Boost Pumps HID Aux Landing Lights Winglets Digital Fuel Quantity System |
|---|
Interior
| Year Interior | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 8 |
| Configuration | Passenger |
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Fresh gear overhaul, fresh propeller overhauls and fresh 150 inspection. |
|---|---|
| Airworthy | Yes |
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Last flight
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