1975 Commander 112A for sale

1975 Commander 112A

Single Engine Piston

AUCTION
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Location Knoxville, TN
Total Time 5,860 hrs
Engine SMOH 872 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 418
Reg # N1418J
Cruise 125 kts (232 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR

Avionics: Garmin GTN 750 XI GPS/Nav/Com Garmin GI 275 EIS Dual Garmin G5 HSI Garmin GTX 345 ADS-B In/Out Transponder Garmin GMA 340 Audio Panel Bendix KX 155 Nav/Com Quartz Chronometer Additional Features: Aircraft Battery Replaced January 2026 MLG Tires/Tubes Replaced January 2026 ELT Battery Due June 2028 LED Panel Light Strip 12V Cigarette Lighter Rear Headphone Jacks Tow Bar Bruce Canopy Cover

Description

AUCTION - This 1975 Rockwell 112A Commander is a well-equipped and ready for its next owner. With 5,860 hours and 872 hours since major overhaul, it offers a strong balance of experience and longevity. The panel features a modern Garmin GTN 750 XI, Garmin G5 Stack, and GI 275 EIS, providing excellent situational awareness and engine monitoring, while remaining IFR current for immediate mission capability. Fresh off an annual completed in January 2026, this Commander is turnkey and ready to fly. The current owner is parting with the aircraft simply to spend more time at home with family and hopes to pass it along to its next happy owner who will continue to enjoy it as much as he has. Please visit for more information.

Engine

Engine: Lycoming IO-360-C1D6 872 SMOH Overhaul Performed March 2014 at 4986 Tach Time by Aircraft Specialties Compressions as of January 2026: 78, 79, 79, 77 IRAN Performed November 2024 – Cylinders Repaired After Stuck Valve by Performance Aircraft Parts at 5798 Tach Time Skytec Starter Prop: Hartzell 3-Blade Propeller 2000 SNEW Installed November 2000 at 3859 Tach Time

Interior

Light Tan and Brown Leather Seats

Exterior

Cream with Red and Orange Accents

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Commander 112A

This 1975 Commander 112A (N1418J) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 5,860 hours on the airframe. There are currently 12 112A aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $68,802 to $489,000.

The 112A cruises at 125 kts (232 km/h) with a range of 600 nm (1,111 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 14,800 ft allows operation above most weather.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 10 GPH (38 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $62/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $120/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $15,000. With 5,860 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (2,000 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.

NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 5,860 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (2,000 hrs)
Budget $150 for pre-purchase inspection

Commander 112A — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
4
Cruise Speed
125 kts (232 km/h)
Range
600 nm (1,111 km)
Ceiling
14,800 ft (4,511 m)
Max Weight
2,650 lbs (1,202 kg)
Useful Load
1,000 lbs (454 kg)
Horsepower
200 HP
Fuel Burn
10 GPH (38 L/h)
TBO
2,000 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

COMMANDER 112A

Fuel Burn
10.0 GPH
~$65/hr
Variable Cost
$120/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$15,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$25,000
every 2,000 hrs

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the COMMANDER 112A. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N1418J.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Knoxville, TN

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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 safety data coming soon.

We'll check N1418J against the NTSB accident database.

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