This 1973 Rockwell Commander 112 Is a Turbo-Modified ‘AircraftForSale’ Top Pick

1973 Rockwell Commander 112 [Courtesy: Hiller Aviation Consulting]

Each day, the team at Aircraft For Sale picks an airplane that catches our attention because it is unique, represents a good deal, or has other interesting qualities. You can read Aircraft For Sale: Today’s Top Pick at FLYINGMag.com daily.

Today’s Top Pick is a 1973 Rockwell Commander 112.

When Rockwell, a producer of military aircraft and equipment, entered the GA market, it focused on building good-looking, comfortable airplanes like the Commander112. All-out performance, including cruising speed, was not at the top of the company’s priority list.

While the Commander singles built a following, they fell short of setting the market alight. Many customers just wanted the fastest piston single available and never considered a Commander. They missed out on a rewarding flying experience.

The aircraft for sale today combines smooth handling and forgiving flight characteristics with cross-country comfort that passengers tend to enjoy. If your passengers are immediate family members, you know how important their happiness is to ensuring a pleasant trip. Besides, they probably are comparing the Commander’s speed to that of the Cessna 172, Piper PA-28, or other fixed-gear trainer that you might have flown previously, not to your airport neighbor’s Meyers 200.

This 1972 Commander 112 has 3,995 hours on the airframe, 520 hours since overhaul on its 200 hp IO-360 engine, and 390 hours since overhaul on its Hartzell three-blade propeller. The aircraft is equipped with flap gap seals and LED landing lights, and has a leather interior and updated paint scheme.

The IFR panel, which features a Pfluger carbon overlay, includes a Garmin GNS 430 WAAS, dual Garin G5s, Garmin 225 comp radio, GTX 345 transponder, PMA 7000B audio panel, S-TEC 30 autopilot, JPI 730 engine monitor, Aerospace Logic fuel gauge, Electronics International oil temperature and pressure gauge, and Stratus ADS-B.

Pilots interested in a roomy, comfortable, and sharp-looking four-place retractable should consider this 1973 Rockwell Commander 112, which is available for $139,900 on AircraftForSale.

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