Commander 112 vs Piper Arrow
The Rockwell Commander 112 and Piper Arrow are four-seat low-wing singles — the 112 is the heavier, smoother-riding Commander; the Arrow is the retractable Cherokee with a large support fleet and complex-trainer ubiquity.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · refreshed daily
- For sale now
- 11
- Median asking
- $98,939
- Range
- $74,496–$159,000
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 5
- Source marketplaces
- 6
- Model years available
- 1975–1977
- For sale now
- 196
- Median asking
- $134,945
- Range
- $79,053–$243,250
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 71
- Source marketplaces
- 15
- Model years available
- 1967–2015
Live data from AeroGurus, aggregated daily across the used-aircraft market. Figures are current asking prices, not appraisals — confirm with a pre-buy inspection.
Safety Record
Absolute counts scale with fleet size — the most-produced types log more events without being less safe. Compare the % fatal.
| NTSB (1982–now) | Commander 112 | Piper Arrow |
|---|---|---|
| All events | 1 | — |
| Serious | 0 | — |
| Fatal | 1 | — |
| Fatalities | 1 | — |
| % Fatal | 100% | — |
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Commander 112 | Piper Arrow |
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| Price Range | $74,496 – $159,000 | $79,053 – $243,250 |
| Category | Single Engine Piston | Single Engine Piston |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | — | 4 |
| Horsepower | — | 200 HP |
| Cruise Speed | — | 135 kts (250 km/h) |
| Range | — | 720 nm (1,333 km) |
| Service Ceiling | — | 15,400 ft (4,694 m) |
| Max Gross Weight | — | 2,750 lbs (1,247 kg) |
| Useful Load | — | 940 lbs (426 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | — | 72.0 gal (273 L) |
| Fuel Burn | — | 10.5 GPH (40 L/h) |
| TBO | — | 2,000 hrs |
| Overhaul Cost | — | $30,000 |
| Annual Fixed | — | $18,000 |
| Hourly Variable | — | $145 |
| Engines | — | 1 x Piston |
Cost of Ownership
EstimateCommander 112
Piper Arrow
Which Should You Buy: Commander 112 or Piper Arrow?
Bottom line: Choose the Arrow for the larger support network and complex-training availability. Choose the Commander 112 for a more solid, smoother-riding airframe with distinctive looks — accepting a smaller fleet, thinner parts and modest performance.
Pick the 112 if…
- Budget matters — from $74,496 vs $79,053, you save ~$4,557.
Pick the Arrow if…
- More inventory — 194 listings vs 1.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.