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Rockwell Turbo Commander 690

2 models built 1971–1979 · 59 on the US register today

The Turbo Commander 690 (1971-73) and 690B (1976-79): the big-wing pressurised Commander with Garrett TPE331 turboprops, cruising at 280-290 knots and landing slowly, faster than a King Air C90 or E90 for a similar load. Type certificate 2A4.

The variants

MODELYEARSACTIVETAILFAX SCOREWHAT CHANGED
6901971–19730—The original big-wing turboprop
690B1976–197959Partial 25.4/30Improved soundproofing, lavatory
Family fleet, active
59
FAA registry
NTSB events / 1,000, 10 yrs
50.8
3 events over 59 active aircraft, pooled across the family

Data as of: FAA registry Sep 28 · NTSB Oct 2 · scores Sep 30

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