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Used Aircraft Guide

Commander Singles

Larry Anglisano
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Edited By:

Omar Filipovic

Wearing handsome paint work custom-designed by Scheme Designers, that’s a 1973 Commander 112 in the lead image. Refurbed ones like this might fetch far more than the Bluebook’s $85,000 average retail.

Buyers shopping the single-engine retrac market might overlook the Commander singles—a mistake, in our estimation. With a relatively roomy cabin accessed via dual doors, sturdy build quality, decent loading and stable handling that suits IFR flying, these Lycoming-powered airplanes are appealing. They don’t have blazing speed, but for many, the 114/115 models might be fast enough, while the earlier 112 models might be a bit underpowered for the mission.

Here’s a look at the current market, where well-cared-for and upgraded Commanders have doubled in price over the last five years.

Larry Anglisano

Editor in Chief Larry Anglisano has been a staple at Aviation Consumer since 1995. An active land, sea and glider pilot, Larry has over 30 years’ experience as an avionics repairman and flight test pilot. He’s the editorial director overseeing sister publications Aviation Safety magazine, IFR magazine and is a regular contributor to KITPLANES magazine with his Avionics Bootcamp column.