1980 Commander 840 for sale

1980 Commander 840

Multi Engine Turboprop

FOR SALE
$995,000
Location Peoria, IL
Total Time 6,427 hrs
Engine SMOH 2,289 hrs
Seats 7
Serial # 11636
Reg # N980AK
Cruise 283 kts (524 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR
Large format FIS 84 Pilot Attitude indicator AP 106 Autopilot with GPSS roll Steering and Altitude pre-select Collins Nav and Comms Dual Garmin remote ADS-B transponders with traffic and weather displayed on 725 Garmin GTN 725 GPS and MFD Honeywell RDR 2000 VP Radar

Description

1980 COMMANDER 840 For Sale in Peoria, Illinois Clean and well optioned long range Dash 10 powered 840 featuring Enviro Systems environmental, 2 place divan, complete logs and beautiful glass. N980AK is based in high and dry Minden-Tahoe, Nevada with one owner for 28 years. The combination of equipment and condition make N980AK the ideal hot rod 300 knot 840 and a great value.

Engine

Engine 1 Make/Model

Propeller

Props OH Completed on 09/01/23

Interior

2 place divan - 9 total seats Quick don oxygen masks

Modifications / STCs

Enviro Systems Environmental

Freon Air

Long Range Fuel - 474 gallons

Beautiful windshields

Provisioned for AUX ferry fuel tanks

Ski tube

Battery Minder

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

Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces

Source Price Action
Byerly Aviation
controller.com
$995,000
Byerly Aviation
aviationtrader.com.au
$1,231,848
Byerly Aviation
controlleremea.co.uk
$1,221,237 *
GBP £903,899

* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Commander 840

This 1980 Commander 840 (N980AK) is a 7-seat multi engine turboprop with 6,427 hours on the airframe. There are currently 5 840 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $475,000 to $1,495,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $995,000.

The 840 cruises at 283 kts (524 km/h) with a range of 1,454 nm (2,693 km) — suitable for regional and medium-distance travel. Service ceiling of 31,000 ft allows operation above most weather.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 70 GPH (265 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $385/hr in fuel alone.

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

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 6,427 hours
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Commander 840 — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
7
Cruise Speed
283 kts (524 km/h)
Range
1,454 nm (2,693 km)
Ceiling
31,000 ft (9,449 m)
Max Weight
10,325 lbs (4,683 kg)
Useful Load
2,500 lbs (1,134 kg)
Horsepower
717 HP
Fuel Burn
70 GPH (265 L/h)
Engines
2

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

COMMANDER 690

Fuel Burn
70.0 GPH
~$455/hr

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the COMMANDER 690. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N980AK.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Peoria, IL

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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 N980AK against the NTSB accident database.

Price History

4 price events · sources: controller.com, controlleremea.co.uk, aviationtrader.com.au

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