Commander 690B Aircraft 1970s
Pre-1980 turboprop twins are predominantly Beechcraft King Air 90 series (E90, F90 transitional) and early Cessna 441 Conquest. The PT6A turbines and TPE-331 platforms used here are very reliable; airframe age (45+ years) is the dominant pre-buy consideration. Hot section inspections, mandate compliance (ADS-B, FANS), avionics revision (often Pro Line 4 or even earlier Honeywell) all need careful audit.
6 used Commander 690B aircraft for sale 1970s · $680K – $1M · updated 2 hours ago
About the Commander 690B
The Commander 690B (also known as the 690B chopper) is browsed by buyers worldwide. Compare prices, specs, operating costs and safety records below.
Commander 690B Specifications
Model specCommander has not yet published final specifications for the 690B. This section will populate automatically once official specs are released — in the meantime you can browse current listings above.
6 Commander 690B For Sale
There are currently 6 used Commander 690B for sale, ranging from $680,000 to $1,025,000, with a median asking price of $745,000.
Compare Commander 690B
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Browse all Commander models →Commander 690B Price & Cost
How much does a Commander 690B cost? Used 690B prices: $680K – $1M, average $798K (median $745K), across 4 priced of 6 active listings.
Based on 3 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.
Buying a Used Commander 690B
Buying a Commander 690B 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 690B
How does the Commander 690B differ from the 690A?
Commander 690B Inventory by Country
| United States | 9 |
| Australia | 2 |
Recently Sold Commander 690B
| 1975 690A | $979,816 |
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Commander 690B Safety Record
No NTSB events on record for the Commander 690B. Individual aircraft safety records may be available on detail pages.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database