 The 1976 Commander line introduced two new models, the Commander 112TC with a turbocharged engine of 210 hp and MTOW of 2,850 lb, and the Commander 114 with a six-cylinder Lycoming IO-540 engine of 260 hp.The 112TC had a significantly improved cruise speed of when flying at higher altitudes, as high as , which was aided by a increase in wingspan.However, the low climb performance made this useful only on long trips where the climb time was not a serious issue.