1981 Commander 840 for sale

1981 Commander 840

Multi Engine Turboprop

FOR SALE
$1,345,000
Location Diboll, TX
Total Time 8,978 hrs
Engine SMOH 3,575 hrs
Seats 7
Serial # 11669
Reg # N580ER
Cruise 283 kts (524 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR

Garmin G600TXI 10” Pilot GSU 75 ADAHRS/GMU 44B magnetometer Garmin GRA 55 Radar Altimeter/ Display on G600Txi GCU 485 PFD Controller for G600Txi Garmin G600TXI 10” Co-Pilot GSU 75 ADAHRS/GMU 44B magnetometer Garmin GI-275 Standby Attitude/Altimeter/Airspeed Garmin GTN 750Xi GPS/Nav/Com GMA 35C remote Audio Panel Taws B Garmin GTN 650Xi GPS/Nav/Com Garmin GSR 56 Satellite Talk/Text/Weather Garmin GTX 345 ADSB in/out compliant Transponder Garmin GTX335 ADSB out compliant Transponder Garmin GDL 69A Sirius XM Weather/Radio Garmin GWX 8000 Doppler Radar Garmin GSB 15 Charging in Cabin and Cockpit Technisonic TDFM 136B VHF/FM Digital Airborne Transceiver Airtext+ Satellite Phone Stec 3100 Autopilot intedgrated with G600TXi plus VNAV

Description

1981 COMMANDER 840 For Sale in Diboll, Texas ***Pending Sale*** Casey Aviation is pleased to bring the ultimate Commander 840 to market! This aircraft has recently undergone a complete restoration from tip-to-tail, including a full avionics update, brand-new paint, and a luxurious interior.

Engine

Engine 1 Make/Model

Propeller

Super Quiet 5-Blade Propellers installed new in May 2025.

Interior

Year Interior

Exterior

Painted in May 2025 in Olive Green, Grey Tan, Yellow, and Black accents.

Inspection

Annual Inspection completed by Byerly Aviation in May 2025.

Modifications / STCs

Long Range Fuel 474 Gallons

Enviro Systems Environmental New LH Pilot Windshield

Freon Air Conditioning

LED Lighting

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

Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces

Source Price Action
Casey Aviation
controller.com
$1,345,000
Casey Aviation
aviationtrader.com.au
$1,389,482
Casey Aviation
controlleremea.co.uk
$1,374,530 *
GBP £1,017,359

* 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 1981 Commander 840 (N580ER) is a 7-seat multi engine turboprop with 8,978 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 above the market average at $1,345,000.

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: 8,978 hours
Compare prices across multiple sources — same aircraft, different marketplaces
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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 N580ER.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Diboll, TX

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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 N580ER against the NTSB accident database.

Price History

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

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