Commander 690A Aircraft in United States

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2 used Commander 690A aircraft for sale in United States · from $795K · updated 15 hours ago

About the Commander 690A

The Commander 690A (also known as the 690A chopper) is browsed by buyers worldwide. Compare prices, specs, operating costs and safety records below.

Commander 690A helicopter for sale

Commander 690A Specifications

Model spec

Commander has not yet published final specifications for the 690A. This section will populate automatically once official specs are released — in the meantime you can browse current listings above.

2 Commander 690A For Sale

There are currently 2 used Commander 690A for sale, ranging from $795,000 to $795,000, with a median asking price of $795,000.

$795,000
For Sale
Total Time 7,122
Reg# N699SB US
Location Peoria, IL
3 sources
Listed 2mo ago
Contact for Price
For Sale
Total Time 7,910
Reg# N75U US
Location Indianapolis, IN
4 sources
Listed 1mo ago

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Commander 690A Price & Cost

How much does a Commander 690A cost? Used 690A prices: from $795K, across 1 priced of 2 active listings.

Commander 690A Price Guide
Market Deal RatingAeroGurus rating
Good Deal
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Overpriced
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Based on 2 priced listings.

Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.

Commander 690A Cost of Ownership estimate
Variable (per hour)$359/hr
Estimates at 100 flight hours/year. Actual costs vary by usage, location and insurance.

Buying a Used Commander 690A

Buying a Commander 690A centres on its turbine engine(s) — time to overhaul, hot-section history and any engine maintenance program — alongside airframe hours and cycles.

What to check before buying

  • Turbine engine status — hot-section and overhaul time, trend monitoring and whether the engine is on a maintenance program.
  • Airframe hours & cycles — high-utilisation turboprops accumulate cycles quickly; cycles can matter more than hours.
  • Equipment — cargo pod, floats/amphibian gear, de-ice and avionics all affect value.
  • Corrosion & logbooks — continuous records and a corrosion inspection, especially on float or marine-operated aircraft.
  • Pre-buy inspection — commission an independent pre-buy by a type-experienced shop.

Frequently Asked Questions — Commander 690A

What is the Aero Commander 690A and who flies it?
The Commander 690A is a pressurized twin turboprop with Garrett TPE331 engines, seating 7-9 passengers. Built in the 1970s, it offers turboprop speed (260 knots) at low acquisition costs ($150-300K). Popular with cargo operators and budget-conscious turboprop buyers. The TPE331 engines are noisy but reliable and well-supported.
What are the maintenance challenges of the Commander 690A?
Aging airframe corrosion is the primary concern. TPE331 engine overhauls run $100K+ each. The pressurization system requires regular attention. Parts availability has diminished as the fleet shrinks. Specialist MROs familiar with Commanders are fewer each year. Budget heavily for maintenance — the low acquisition cost is offset by potentially high upkeep costs.

Commander 690A Inventory by Country

United States9
Australia2

Commander 690A Inventory by State

Illinois3
Florida2
Texas2

Commander 690A by Decade

1970s1

Recently Sold Commander 690A

1975 690A$979,816

Commander 690A Safety Record

No NTSB events on record for the Commander 690A. Individual aircraft safety records may be available on detail pages.

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

Disclaimer: All prices, cost estimates, and market values shown are based on asking prices from third-party sources and are provided for informational purposes only. AeroGurus is not an appraiser, broker, or financial advisor. Always obtain a professional appraisal and independent inspection before making a purchase decision.
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