Commander 1973 112

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Key Takeaways:

The Commander 1973 112 is a 4-seat aircraft powered by a 200 HP Lycoming IO-360-C1D6 engine, featuring a constant speed propeller and retractable landing gear.
It has a gross weight of 2650 lbs, an empty weight of 1723 lbs, and a useful load of 827 lbs, with a fuel capacity of 70 gallons.
Performance specifications include a cruise speed ranging from 132 to 140 knots and a maximum range of 780 to 846 nautical miles depending on power settings.
The aircraft boasts a best rate of climb of 1020 fpm, a service ceiling of 13,900 ft, and requires a takeoff ground roll of 1190 ft.

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Commander 1973 112

Engine make/model:

Lyc. IO-360-C1D6

Horsepower:

200

TBO hrs.:

2000

Propeller:

Const. spd.

Landing gear type:

Tri/Retr.

Gross weight (lbs.):

2650

Empty weight, std. (lbs.):

1723

Useful load, std. (lbs.):

827

Fuel (gals.):

70

Wingspan:

32 ft. 9 in.

Overall length:

24 ft. 10 in.

Height:

8 ft. 5 in.

Wing area (sq. ft.):

152

Seating capacity:

4

Cabin width (in.):

46

Cabin height (in.):

48

Baggage capacity (lbs.):

120

PERFORMANCE

Cruise speed (kts.):

75% power:

140

65% power:

132

Max range (w/ reserve) (nm):

75% power:

780

65% power:

846

Fuel consumption (gph):

75% power:

10.5

65% power:

9.1

Estimated endurance (65% power with 1-hr. reserve):

6 hrs. 24 mins.

Stall speed (gear, flaps down) (knots):

54

Best rate of climb (fpm):

1020

Service ceiling (ft.):

13,900

Takeoff ground roll (ft.):

1190

Landing ground roll (ft.):

680