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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 +242 hr vs comps -0.5%
- Engine time +785 hr vs comps (twin turbine) -9.4%
- Garmin GTN 750 (29% of comps) +6.1%
- No Garmin G600 (71% of comps have one) -8.6%
- Autopilot (71% of comps) +0.5%
- No ADS-B (57% of comps have one) -1.5%
- 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 | 9,267 hrs |
| Engine time | 3,142.5 SOH |
| Prop blades | 3 |
| Avionics / flight deck | GARMIN |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GTN 750, GTN 650 |
| Avionics / Autopilot | S-TEC 12 |
| Inspection | Annual |
Description
Why Buy this 1979 COMMANDER 690B Turboprop Aircraft? Good Condition. Excellent for a Project Aicraft or Part 91 Operation. Used Part 135 for the past years for Firefighting having a very good maintenance and operation history. Can be sold AS IS WHERE IS or with Fresh Annual in Airworthy Condition. Specifications subject to verification by purchaser at the seller’s hangar located in Smyrna TN.
Modifications
N15SF has IR Tail Mod Overwatch
Avionics
Glass Avionics Garmin Upgrade. Garmin GTN 750 Garmin GTN 650 Garmin PFD 600 Technisoc TDFM-136B Radio Autopilot S-TEC 12 V USB and USB 2 adapter
Recommended avionics upgrades
No ADS-B is listed — a GTX 345 delivers required ADS-B Out plus In (traffic & weather) in one transponder.
See prices & suppliers ›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
29th pct$410k · 29th percentile of 7 listings
Airframe time
86th pct9,267 hours total (TTAF) · 86th percentile of 7 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
57th pct3,142 hours since overhaul · 57th percentile of 7 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
57th pct3,598 hours since overhaul · 57th 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 | 11528 |
| Condition | Used |
| Registration # | N15SF |
Airframe
| Total Time | 9,267 |
|---|
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Make/Model | HONEYWELL TPE331-5 |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Serial Number | 06848 |
| Engine 1 Time | 3,142.5 SOH |
| Engine 1 TBO | 5400 |
Engine 2
| Engine 2 Make/Model | HONEYWELL TPE331-5 |
|---|---|
| Engine 2 Serial Number | 06079 |
| Engine 2 Time | 3,598 SOH |
| Engine 2 TBO | 5400 |
Props
| Prop 1 Manufacturer | HARTZELL |
|---|---|
| Prop 1 Model | HC-B3TN-5FL |
| Prop 1 Time | 9267.4 SNEW |
| Prop 2 Manufacturer | HARTZELL |
| Prop 2 Time | 9267.4 SNEW |
| Number of Blades | 3 |
Avionics
| Flight Deck Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN |
|---|---|
| Avionics/Radios | Glass Avionics Garmin Upgrade. Garmin GTN 750 Garmin GTN 650 Garmin PFD 600 Technisoc TDFM-136B Radio Autopilot S-TEC 12 V USB and USB 2 adapter |
Modifications/Conversions
| Modifications/Conversions | N15SF has IR Tail Mod Overwatch |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Airplane stored after exiting Part 135 Operation for Firefighting Contract. Last annual event was held on July 11 2022 The airplane can be delivered with complete annual inspection (add 35,000 to the price). It could be completed in less than 60 days. |
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