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1974 Commander 690ATurboprop Aircraft • Krugersdorp, Gauteng, South Africa

This 1974 Commander 690A, registration ZS-BGS, is a well-maintained, owner-flown turboprop based at FAKR in Krugersdorp, South Africa. It has accumulated 6,372.7 total airframe hours with 6,278 landings. A key feature is the installation of a permanent wing spar, which eliminates the need for recurring inspections. The airframe is described as a good, solid aircraft, hangared on the highveld with no corrosion noted, and the seller states it has no damage history.

Both Honeywell TPE331-5-251K engines are at 4,697.4 hours since new (SNEW) with a 5,400-hour TBO, leaving 702.6 hours remaining. The hot sections have 669.7 hours remaining on...

Year
1974
Make
Commander
Series
690
Model
690A
Tail #
ZS-BGS
Serial #
11234

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Specifications

Category
Turboprop
Intended Use
Business, Utility
Flight Rules
IFR

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
6,372.7 hrs
Engine 1 Time
4,697.4 hrs (SNEW)
Engine 2 Time
4,697.4 hrs (SNEW)
Prop 1 Time
108.3 hrs (SOH)

Avionics

Comms

Collins Nav 1

Audio

Garmin GMA 350C - GMA with Bluetooth

radar

Bendix King RDR 2000

DME

Yes

GPS

King KLN 64B - KLN

ADSB

Garmin GTX 345 - GTX and out transponder

ADS-B In

Garmin GTX 345 - GTX and out transponder

stormscope

BFG (B.F. Goodrich)

MFD

BFG KMD 850 - BFG KMD (B.F. Goodrich)

EGPWS

EGPWS ground proximity warning

radarAltimeter

Radar altimeter

altitudeAlerter

Altitude Alerter (audio and visual indication when approaching selected altitude)

AP

Collins AP106 - Autopilot coupled to FD HSI and KLN 94B GPS

HSI

Collins FD 112

fuelTotaliser

406 Fuel totaliser

ELT

ELT 406

Additional Equipment

Air Conditioning

Keith Freon Air Conditioner

Intercom System

7 place passenger intercom system

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes
Light cream leather. Seats in good condition. Wood accent cabinets. Rear bench seat that can recline. Reading lights.
Exterior Notes
Paint 7/10 White grey green. Deice boots good condition. Windows in good condition.

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Turboprop
Engine Count
2
Engine Make
Honeywell
Engine Model
TPE331-5-251K
Propeller Model
Hartzell HC-B3TN-5FL

Asking Price

$550,000

Aircraft Location

Krugersdorp, Gauteng, South Africa

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Jun 19, 2026: $550,000 - controller

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First Seen: Jun 19, 2026

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