Commander 1973 112

Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:

  • The Commander 1973 112 is a four-seat aircraft powered by a 200 HP Lycoming IO-360-C1D6 engine, featuring a constant speed propeller and retractable tricycle landing gear.
  • It offers a cruise speed of 140 knots at 75% power, with a maximum range of 846 nautical miles at 65% power, achieving an estimated endurance of 6 hours and 24 minutes with reserve.
  • The aircraft has a useful load of 827 lbs, a service ceiling of 13,900 ft, a best rate of climb of 1020 fpm, and a stall speed of 54 knots (gear/flaps down).
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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

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