1956 Commonwealth Aircraft Corp CA-25
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
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The Aircraft has recently been disassembled, inspected (IRAN) and Returned to Service. During this period, a Manufacturer's fourth seat was installed along with a Pre-Oiler and Oil Heater. The IRAN included the Centre-Section X-Ray Inspection. The Rudder and Ailerons were recovered and the Aircraft was repainted in it's original markings. The Aircraft has flown approximately 35 Hours since IRAN and is based in SE Qld. Annual completed December 2024.
P&W R985. 100 Hours SMOH by Covington 2017.
Hamilton Standard Prop 2D30. 210 Hours SMOH.
Always hangared during private ownership. Has Cleveland Wheels & Brakes. More photos available at:
Engine
Pratt & Whitney R985 100 Hours since O/H by Covington 2017
Propeller
Hamilton Standard 2D30 210 Hrs. SMOH
Inspection
In Annual with 100 Hourly completed December 2024
Modifications / STCs
• Modifications/Conversions
• Pre-oiler
• Oil heater
• Fourth seat installed
• Cleveland wheels and brakes
• Avionics
• Avionics/Radios
• Bendix King KY-96A VHF
• NARCO AT 150 Transponder
• Bendix King ADF
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Platinum Fighter Sales
trade-a-plane.com
|
$165,000
|
Redondo Beach, CA | Mar 20, 2026 | 119 days | Active | |
|
Sales Team
controller.com
|
$120,842
$112,003
|
Melbourne, Queensland, Australia | Mar 13, 2026 | 126 days | Active | |
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Platinum Fighter Sales
controlleremea.co.uk
|
$123,293 *
GBP £91,256
|
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia | Apr 05, 2026 | 103 days | Active | |
|
Platinum Fighter Sales
aviationtrader.com.au
|
$122,643 *
AUD $175,000
|
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia | Apr 02, 2026 | 106 days | Active | |
|
Listing Source
planesales.com.au
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$114,670
$114,479
|
Queensland, Australia | Jul 02, 2026 | 15 days | Active | |
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Platinum Fighter Sales
aerotrader.com
|
$165,000
|
Redondo Beach, CA | May 01, 2026 | 77 days | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Commonwealth Aircraft Corp CA-25
This 1956 Commonwealth Aircraft Corp CA-25 (VH-SOB) is a 2-seat single engine piston with 5,690 hours on the airframe. There are currently 3 CA-25 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $55,598 to $122,643. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $120,842.
The CA-25 cruises at 115 kts (213 km/h) with a range of 450 nm (833 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 18,000 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 8 GPH (30 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $50/hr in fuel alone.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Commonwealth Aircraft Corp CA-25 — Model Specs
Model specificationStandard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
AeroGurus estimateCOMMONWEALTH AIRCRAFT CORP CA-25
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).
This aircraft (VH-SOB) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
Melbourne, Queensland, Australia
AU
Seller reported 59 more aircraft in Queensland →Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.
Safety Record
NTSB database checked for VH-SOB.
Note: NTSB covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers). This aircraft is registered in a non-US country (VH-SOB). Safety records from the national aviation authority may not be included in our database.
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