Commander 690 Aircraft in Australia
Australian-registered aircraft (VH- prefix) operate under CASA (Civil Aviation Safety Authority) certification. Active GA market with strong Daher TBM, Cirrus, Cessna and Beechcraft fleets. Outback flying creates active utility aircraft market (Cessna Caravan, Pilatus PC-12). Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth major hubs.
2 used Commander 690 aircraft for sale in Australia · from $950K · updated 5 hours ago
About the Commander 690
The Commander 690 is a pressurised twin-turboprop from the Aero/Gulfstream Commander line — fast, capable and roomy, powered by Garrett TPE331 engines. Models include the 690, 690A, 690B and the later Jetprop 840/900/1000 developments. It is a high-performance pressurised twin for executive transport and utility work, competing with the King Air on speed and cabin.
Commander 690 Specifications
Model specThe Commander 690 is a aircraft with a cruise speed of 283 kt (524 km/h), a range of 1,454–1,467 nm (2,693–2,717 km).
2 Commander 690 For Sale
There are currently 2 used Commander 690 for sale, ranging from $950,000 to $950,000, with a median asking price of $950,000.
Commander 690 Variants
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Commander 690 Price & Cost
How much does a Commander 690 cost? Used 690 prices: from $950K, across 1 priced of 2 active 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 690
When buying a Commander 690, the biggest value drivers are engine time since overhaul, maintenance-record completeness, damage history and avionics.
What to check before buying
- Engine time to overhaul — hours and years remaining drive price more than total airframe time.
- Logbook completeness — continuous, gap-free maintenance records protect value.
- Damage history — any prior accident or incident; cross-check the registration against accident databases.
- Avionics — a modern glass panel vs legacy steam gauges materially changes price.
- Pre-buy inspection — always commission an independent inspection by a type-experienced mechanic before money changes hands.
Frequently Asked Questions — Commander 690
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690 vs King Air?
Commander 690 Inventory by Country
| United States | 18 |
| Australia | 2 |
Commander 690 by Decade
| 1970s | 2 |
Recently Sold Commander 690
| 1975 690A | $979,816 |
Other Commander Helicopters
| Commander 114 | 13 |
| Commander 112A | 6 |
| Commander 690B | 5 |
| Commander 114B | 4 |
Commander 690 Safety Record
No NTSB events on record for the Commander 690. Individual aircraft safety records may be available on detail pages.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database