Rockwell Commander 112 / 114

The roomy four-seat single built for comfort and stability

Overview

Rockwell United States ICAO: AC11 1972–2005 Active $600,000 (2005)

The Rockwell Commander 112 and 114 are four-seat single-engine aircraft developed for personal and business travel. Designed with a wide cabin and stable flight characteristics, they offered an alternative to higher-speed competitors. The aircraft emphasized comfort and structural strength.

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Specifications

Units
Engine
1 × Lycoming IO-540-T4B5D
Engine type
Piston
Power
260 hp · 194 kW
Avionics
Garmin GNC-300XL
Wing tips
No winglets
Seats
4
Crew
—
Cabin width
3 ft 11 in  ·  1.19 m
Cabin height
4 ft 1 in  ·  1.24 m
Cabin length
6 ft 3 in  ·  1.90 m
Exterior length
25 ft 0 in  ·  7.63 m
Tail height
8 ft 5 in  ·  2.57 m
Fuselage diameter
4 ft 3 in  ·  1.30 m
Wing span
32 ft 9 in  ·  9.98 m
Baggage volume
—
Gross weight
—
Empty weight
—
Max takeoff weight
3,250 lb  ·  1,500 kg
Max landing weight
3,150 lb  ·  1,400 kg
Max payload
1,000 lb  ·  450 kg
Fuel capacity
70 gal · 300 L · 200 kg (AvGas)
Max cruise speed
166 kt  ·  191 mph  ·  307 km/h
Maximum speed
—
Cruise speed
—
Approach speed
56 kt  ·  64 mph  ·  104 km/h
Range
732 nm  ·  840 mi  ·  1,360 km
Fuel burn
10.39 nm/gal  ·  5.08 km/L
Ceiling
17,400 ft  ·  5,300 m
Rate of climb
1,070 ft/min  ·  5 m/s
Takeoff distance
2,150 ft  ·  660 m
Landing distance
1,200 ft  ·  370 m
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Rockwell Commander 112 TC-A ‘N112JA’

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Operational Context

Rockwell Commander 112 / 114 — cabin-class single-engine aircraft

The Commander 112 first flew in the early 1970s under North American Rockwell’s aircraft division. The 114 variant followed with increased engine power and performance improvements. Both models featured a low-wing configuration with retractable landing gear and a notably wide cabin.

The 112 was typically powered by a 200 horsepower Lycoming engine, while the 114 used engines producing around 260 horsepower. Cruise speeds ranged from approximately 140 to 160 knots (260 to 300 km/h) depending on model. Maximum takeoff weight was generally around 2,800 pounds (1,270 kg).

The Commander series developed a reputation for solid construction and comfortable interior space. Though production numbers were modest compared with competitors, the aircraft attracted loyal owners. The design remains a distinctive example of 1970s American personal aviation engineering.