1968 Aero Commander 100 For Sale

[aceaircraftsales]

This is an amazing Aero Commander Darter 100, who wouldn't want one of these?
They are practically a Cessna 172 with a Mooney tail, it's best of both worlds!
Cruising at 111 KIAS and only burning 8 GPH this aircraft is an affordable and fun one to fly.
This specific Aero Commander Darter 100 has been kept in great shape with no accidents, very low time, & annual inspection is up to date.

Airframe:
TT: 1512.0 hrs

Engine Specs:
Engine Type: Lycoming O-320
Total Engine Time: 1512.0 hrs
SNEW:1512.0 hrs

Prop:
Sensenich 74DM6
Propeller Time: 1512.0 hrs

Avionics/Radios:
VOR/ILS
Mode C
Narco Transponder
King Radio
Intercom: 4 Place

Exterior:
7 out of 10
Paint Colors & Scheme: Red Stripes
No Hail or Corrosion Issues
No Dents
Wheel Pants

Interior:
7 out of 10
Interior Colors: Red Fabric

Inspection Status:
Last Annual 7/10/2014

Additional Information:
Have all log books with appropriate entries
No damage history
Brand New Windshield
STC for Autogas
Handbrake
Fuel Capacity: 44 gal total
Empty Weight: 1280 lbs
Max Weight: 2250 lbs
Useful Load: 970 lbs
Service Ceiling: 13,000 ft
Cruise Speed (75% BHP): 111 kts
Range: 480 nm

Specifications:
Year: 1968
Manufacturer: Aero Commander
Model: Darter 100
Location: New Jersey
Condition: Used
Number of Seats: 4

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[Mason]

Interesting.

 

[SixPapaCharlie]

Never seen such a plane.
Looks pretty cool

 

[Tom-D]

There is an aircraft that requires 180 horses to do what a C-172 can on 145.

 

[SixPapaCharlie]

There is an aircraft that requires 180 horses to do what a C-172 can on 145.

I believe this is a 150 HP engine.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aero_Commander_100

Powerplant: 1 × Lycoming O-320-A air-cooled flat-four, 150 hp (110 kW)

 

[Tom-D]

I believe this is a 150 HP engine.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aero_Commander_100

Powerplant: 1 × Lycoming O-320-A air-cooled flat-four, 150 hp (110 kW)

That was my point. it only has 150 horses.

 

[Pilawt]

The design began life as the three-seat, 135-hp Volaire 10 of 1961, later upgraded to 150 hp and four seats (Volaire 10A).

Aero Commander Division of Rockwell Standard bought the design in 1965 and called it the Aero Commander 100, and later "Darter Commander".

Commander expanded the line in 1968 with a 180 hp version called Model 100-180 "Lark Commander" with a new cowl, aft-swept fin and rudder, and nicer trim.

Production of the 100/Darter ended in 1969 with 355 built; 213 Lark Commanders were built, the last in 1971.

 

[Tom-D]

That market was a difficult place to compete in the 70s = 335 built. =they couldn't.

 

[Archammer]

That is pretty cool! I love that there's always some plane I've never seen or heard of before.

I like it!

 

[Pilawt]

Here's a Lark Commander that used to be a hangar neighbor of mine ...