The Rockwell Commander 112 series was designed by the Aero Commander division of North American Aviation Inc. which merged with the Rockwell Standard Corp. in 1967. The Model 111A (2 built) was powered by a 180hp(134kW) Lycoming and had a fixed undercarriage. The initial production model was the Model 112 (125 built) which first flew in 1970 powered by a 200hp Lycoming and with a maximum take-off weight of 2550lb(1157kg). The Model 112A had a strengthened structure and was followed by the Model 112B (44 built) introduced in 1977 and which featured a wingspan of 35’7"(10.84m), new propeller and improved soundproofing. The Model 112TC (109 built) was introduced in 1976 powered by a 210hp (156kW) Turbo Lycoming allowing for a cruising speed of 165mph (265kmh). The Model 112TC-A (160 built) was introduced in 1979 and had a maximum take-off weight of 2950lb (1339kg). This was renamed the Alpine Commander. Production of the Model 112’s ended in 1980. Large numbers remain airworthy. The Model 114 (388 built) was introduced in 1976 powered by a 260hp(194kW) Lycoming and with a maximum take-off weight of 3140lb (1425kg). The Model 114A (41 built) was equivalent to the Model 112B with the 260hp engine. It was later marketed as the Gran Turismo Commander. The Model 114B (80 built) was introduced in 1977 and featured a redesigned engine cowling. Production ended in 1979.

C-GGXF                    c/n 329                        USA

4 seat light aircraft first flown in 1973

Engine: 200hp(140kW) Lycoming IO-360-C1D6                                                                                 Length: 25’0.5"(7.63m)                                                                                         Height: 8’5"(2.56m)Wingspan: 32’9"(9.98m)                                                                                                 No.built: 364 Range: 975miles(1569km)                                                               Cruising speed: 155mph(249kmh) Empty weight: 1723lb(782kg)                                                Maximum take-off weight: 2850lb(1293kg)

An example of the Model 112B is illustrated below.

C-GOYO              c/n 533                                    

A Model 114 is shown below.

C-GRKT                 c/n 14437