1976 Commander 112A for sale

1976 Commander 112A

Single Engine Piston

AUCTION
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Total Time 2,520 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 387
Reg # ZS-JRJ South Africa
Cruise 125 kts (232 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

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Avionics & Equipment

Airspeed Indicator Turn Coordinator Altimeter Attitude Indicator Heading Indicator Vertical Speed Indicator Manifold Pressure Gauge RPM Gauge Cylinder Head Temperature Gauge Oil Pressure Gauge Oil Temperature Gauge Garmin GMA 345 Garmin GNC 250XL Garmin GTX 345 Garmin GTR 225 Bendix King KR-85 Kannad RC200 Boman Astrosonix 8-track player Additional Features Known Flaws: NA Known Corrosion: Flap Hinge Replaced Exterior

This exterior is mainly white with blue accents highlighting the aircraft throughout. Blue adorns the wing tips

tail nose & bottom of the fuselage. The registration number is in the same shade

with the letters outlined in a thin gold stripe. The propeller is light gray with white stripes at the end. There are a few spots of wear noted in the photographs

but overall the paint is in good condition. Interior

The interior of this aircraft gives off a vintage feel with the light blue tweed seats. The same blue color carries over into the panels & lining

while contrasting nicely with cream as well. There are some minor tears on the front two seats

while the back two appear to be intact. Online auction starts September 18 2024. Follow the link to research & register ( for Specification Sheet

Description

Airframe 1976 Rockwell Commander 112A Registration Number: ZS-JRJ Serial Number: 387 Aircraft Total Time: 2520.76 Date of Annual: June 2023 Fuel Capacity: 68 Gal Stall Speed: Gear Down Flaps 35 degrees- 54 Knots Cruise: @75% 130 Knots Engine Lycoming IO-360-C1D6 Serial Number: L-14564-51A Total Time: 671.06 Date of overhaul: November 2002 Location of overhaul: Nelair Engineering (PTY) LTD Propeller Hartzell HC-E2YR-1BF/F7666A Serial Number: DK649 Blade Serial Numbers: H25210/H25205 Total Time: 220.99 Date of Overhaul: January 23, 2013 Location of Overhaul: Propeller Centre CC, Wonderboom Airport Avionics Airspeed Indicator Turn Coordinator Altimeter Attitude Indicator Heading Indicator Vertical Speed Indicator Manifold Pressure Gauge RPM Gauge Cylinder Head Temperature Gauge Oil Pressure Gauge Oil Temperature Gauge Garmin GMA 345 Garmin GNC 250XL Garmin GTX 345 Garmin GTR 225 Bendix King KR-85 Kannad RC200 Boman Astrosonix 8-track player Additional Features Known Flaws: NA Known Corrosion: Flap Hinge Replaced Exterior This exterior is mainly white with blue accents highlighting the aircraft throughout. Blue adorns the wing tips, tail, nose bottom of the fuselage. The registration number is in the same shade, with the letters outlined in a thin gold stripe. The propeller is light gray with white stripes at the end. There are a few spots of wear noted in the photographs, but overall, the paint is in good condition. Interior The interior of this aircraft gives off a vintage feel with the light blue tweed seats. The same blue color carries over into the panels lining, while contrasting nicely with cream as well. There are some minor tears on the front two seats, while the back two appear to be intact. Online auction starts September 18, 2024. Follow the link to research register ( for Specification Sheet

Engine

Lycoming IO-360-C1D6 Serial Number: L-14564-51A Total Time: 671.06 Date of overhaul: November 2002 Location of overhaul: Nelair Engineering (PTY) LTD Propeller Hartzell HC-E2YR-1BF/F7666A Serial Number: DK649 Blade Serial Numbers: H25210/H25205 Total Time: 220.99 Date of Overhaul: January 23, 2013 Location of Overhaul: Propeller Centre CC, Wonderboom Airport Avionics Airspeed Indicator Turn Coordinator Altimeter Attitude Indicator Heading Indicator Vertical Speed Indicator Manifold Pressure Gauge RPM Gauge Cylinder Head Temperature Gauge Oil Pressure Gauge Oil Temperature Gauge Garmin GMA 345 Garmin GNC 250XL Garmin GTX 345 Garmin GTR 225 Bendix King KR-85 Kannad RC200 Boman Astrosonix 8-track player Additional Features Known Flaws: NA Known Corrosion: Flap Hinge Replaced Exterior This exterior is mainly white with blue accents highlighting the aircraft throughout. Blue adorns the wing tips, tail, nose & bottom of the fuselage. The registration number is in the same shade, with the letters outlined in a thin gold stripe. The propeller is light gray with white stripes at the end. There are a few spots of wear noted in the photographs, but overall, the paint is in good condition. Interior The interior of this aircraft gives off a vintage feel with the light blue tweed seats. The same blue color carries over into the panels & lining, while contrasting nicely with cream as well. There are some minor tears on the front two seats, while the back two appear to be intact. Online auction starts September 18, 2024. Follow the link to research & register ( for Specification Sheet

Interior

The interior of this aircraft gives off a vintage feel with the light blue tweed seats. The same blue color carries over into the panels & lining, while contrasting nicely with cream as well. There are some minor tears on the front two seats, while the back two appear to be intact. Online auction starts September 18, 2024. Follow the link to research & register ( for Specification Sheet

Exterior

This exterior is mainly white with blue accents highlighting the aircraft throughout. Blue adorns the wing tips, tail, nose & bottom of the fuselage. The registration number is in the same shade, with the letters outlined in a thin gold stripe. The propeller is light gray with white stripes at the end. There are a few spots of wear noted in the photographs, but overall, the paint is in good condition. Interior The interior of this aircraft gives off a vintage feel with the light blue tweed seats. The same blue color carries over into the panels & lining, while contrasting nicely with cream as well. There are some minor tears on the front two seats, while the back two appear to be intact. Online auction starts September 18, 2024. Follow the link to research & register ( for Specification Sheet

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This Commander 112A

This 1976 Commander 112A (ZS-JRJ) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 2,520 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 2,520 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: 2,520 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 registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).

This aircraft (ZS-JRJ) is registered outside the US.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Location not available

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 ZS-JRJ against the NTSB accident database.

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