Commander 1996 114TC

Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:

  • The Commander 1996 114TC is a 4-seat aircraft powered by a 200 HP Lycoming TIO-540-AG1A engine, featuring retractable landing gear and a gross weight of 3305 lbs.
  • It achieves a cruise speed of 187 knots at 75% power (670 nm range) or 169 knots at 65% power (780 nm range), with an estimated endurance of 5 hours 18 minutes at 65% power.
  • Key performance indicators include a best rate of climb of 1050 fpm, a service ceiling of 25,000 feet, a stall speed of 59 knots, and takeoff/landing ground rolls of 1408 ft and 734 ft, respectively.
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Engine make/model: Lyc. TIO-540-AG1A
Horsepower: 200
TBO hrs.: 2000
Propeller: Const. spd.
Landing gear type: Tri/Retr.
Gross weight (lbs.): 3305
Empty weight, std. (lbs.): 2152
Useful load, std. (lbs.): 1153
Fuel (gals.): 88
Wingspan: 32 ft. 9 in.
Overall length: 24 ft. 11 in.
Height: 8 ft. 5 in.
Wing area (sq. ft.): 152
Seating capacity: 4
Cabin width (in.): 47
Cabin height (in.): 49
Baggage capacity (lbs.): 200
PERFORMANCE
Cruise speed (kts.):
75% power: 187
65% power: 169
Max range (w/ reserve) (nm):
75% power: 670
65% power: 780
Fuel consumption (gph):
75% power: 16.3
65% power: 14.1
Estimated endurance (65% power with 1-hr. reserve): 5 hrs. 18 mins.
Stall speed (gear, flaps down) (knots): 59
Best rate of climb (fpm): 1050
Service ceiling (ft.): 25,000
Takeoff ground roll (ft.): 1408
Landing ground roll (ft.): 734

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