Commander 114TC User manual

PILOT'S PERATING HANDBOOK
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114TC
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By: ~J4.bl~
Michele M. Owsley
Manager, Airplane Certification Office
Federal Aviation Administration
Fort Worth, Texas 76193-0150
COMMANDER AIRCRAFT COMPANY
Wiley Post Airport
7200 N.W. 63rd Street
Date:
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Bethany, Oklahoma 73008
PIN FTR-ll4TC-100

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Michele M. Owsley
Manager. Airplane Certification Office
Federal Aviation Ad ministra ti on
Fo
rt Worth, TX 76 I 93 -0 150
Date: ;J au.{41 {9 9]
Issued: 4 August 19 95
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1 .......................................... .. .. . .. .. .... .. ............. .. ..... GENERAL
SECTION 2 ....... .. . .. .. ..... .. ...... .... ... .. .. .. .. .... .. .. ........... .... .. .. LIMITATIONS
SECTION 3
... . .. . .. .. .. . ..... .. .............. ... .. . .. . EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
SECTION 4 .. ...................... .. ... . .... ................ NORMAL PROCEDURES
SECTION 5 ...... .. . .. . .. .. .. .... .. ... ....... .. ..... .. ..... ... . .. .. .. .... .. . PERFORMANCE
SECTION 6 .............. .. WEIGHT AND BALANCE/EQUIPMENT LIST
SECTION 7 .....
.. ........... AIRPLANE AND SYSTEMS DESCRIPTIONS
SECTION 8 ..........
HANDLING, SERVICING, AND MAINTENANCE
SECTION 9 .................................................................... SUPPLEMENTS
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Descriptive Data . .. ................ .. ............ .. .. .. ...... .. ............................. .. ................................ 1-4
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Maximum Certificated Weights .......................................................................... 1-5
Standard Airplane Weights ............................................ .. . .. ................................. 1-5
Cabin and Entry Dimensions ............................................................................... 1-5
Baggage Spaces and Entry Dimensions ......... .. .................. .. ..... .... .... ........... .. .... .. 1-6
Specific Loading .. .... .. .. .. ... .... . .. ... .. .... .... ............. .. ..... .. ............... .. ........................ 1-6
Symbols, Abbreviations, and Terminology .. ......... .. ........................................................ 1-6
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Meteorological Terminology ....... .... .... .. .. .... . .. .. .. .. .. .............. .. .... .. ......... .. .... ........ 1-7
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In this handbook the following is used to highlight especially important information:
NOTE
Information of special importance to pilot.
Information which could prevent damage to equipment.
WARNING
Information which could prevent personnel injury or loss
of life.
REVISING THE HANDBOOK
The "List of Effective Pages" contains a list of all pages in Sections 1 thru 8 of this handbook, and
their issue date. When a page
of the handbook is revised or changed, the "List of Effective Pages" will
reflect the date
of that revision. Upon receipt of revised pages from Commander Aircraft Company, the
revised pages must be inserted in the handbook and the obsolete pages removed and destroyed.
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NOTES: !.Dimensions based on standard empty weight & proper gear & tire inflation.
2.Max height with nose gear compressed.
3.Wingarea is 152.0sq. ft.
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INTRODUCTION
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This handbook is provided with the Commander 114TC to allow the pilot to attain as much
knowledge about the airplane and its operation as possible. It is not intended as a textbook
on basic
flying techniques but is oriented towards those areas specific to the 114TC. The pilot should become
familiar with the contents of this handbook and use them to guide his operations of the airplane.
This handbook includes the material required to be furnished to the pilot by
FAR 23 and constitutes
the Approved Airplane Flight Manual. Pages containing FAA Approved data are so noted at the bottom
of each page. It also includes additional material supplied by Commander Aircraft Company.
Section 1 provides basic information of a general nature. It also contains definitions of terms and
abbreviations used in the handbook.
DESCRIPTIVE DATA
ENGINE
Number
of Engines: 1
Engine Manufacturer: Textron Lycoming
Engine Model:
TI0 -540-AG lA
Engine Type: Reciprocating, turbocharged, fuel injected, direct drive, air-cooled, horizontally
opposed, six-cylinder engine with 541.5 cubic inch displacement.
Horsepower Rating and Engine Speed: 270 rated BHP at 2575 RPM.
PROPELLER
Number of Propellers: 1
Propeller Manufacturer: McCauley Accessory Division
Propeller Model: B3D32C419/82NHA-5
Number
of Blades: 3
Propeller Diameter:
77 inches diameter.
Propeller Type: Constant speed, hydraulically governed, with a low pitch setting
of 14.8° ± .2°
and a high pitch setting of33.90 ±.5° measured at the 30 inch blade station.
FUEL
Approved Fuel Grades and Colors:
1
OOLL Grade Aviation Fuel- blue
1
00 Grade Aviation Fuel - green
Total Capacity: 90 gallons
Usable Fuel: 88 gallons
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OIL
Oil Specification: In accordance with Textron Lycoming Service Instruction 1014.
Ashless Dispersant oil: MIL- L-22851
Oil Grades (Recommended):
Ambient Temperatures
All
Above 800f (27°C)
Above 60°f (l6°C)
300f to 90°f (-l°C to 32°C)
{)Of to 70°f ( - l8°C to 21 °C)
Below l {)Of ( -l2°C)
Ashless Dispersant Oil
SAE 15W-50 or 20W-50
SAE60
SAE 40 or
50
SAE40
SAE 30, 40, or 20W-40
SAE 30 or 20W-30
NOTE: The ambient ground air temperatures listed in the chart are meant only as a guide.
Oil Capacity:
Total Sump Capacity -
10 quarts
MAXIMUM CERTIFICATED WEIGHTS
Takeoff Weight:
Landing Weight:
Zero Fuel Weight:
Weight
in Baggage Compartment:
STAND
ARD AIRPLANE WEIGHTS
Empty Weight Typically Equipped:
Useful Load Typically Equipped:
3305
lbs.
3140 lbs.
3000 lbs.
200 lbs.
2245 lbs.
1060 lbs.
NOTE
A typically equipped aircraft, in addition to required and standard equipment, includes;
stereo intercom, dual comm/nav, transponder with blind encoder, second
nav indicator
DME,
ADf and indicator, GPS, digital cloc~ fuel totalizer, Graphic Engine Monitor,
Stormscope or Strikefmder, avionics cooling, autopilot with yaw damper, compass
system, and
HSI , autopilot nav source select switching, and all necessary antennas.
CABIN AND ENTRY DIMENSIONS
Maximum Cabin Width: 4 7
in.
Maximum Cabin Length: 75 in.
Maximum Compartment Height: 49 in .
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Revised: 9 October
1995
Minimum Entry Width:
Minimum Entry Height:
Minimum
Doo r Sill Height:
18 in.
34 in .
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DESCRIPTIVE DATA (con't)
BAGGAGE SPACES AND ENTRY DIMENSIONS
Co mpartment Width: Compartment Volume:
Minimum Entry Width:
22 cu. ft.
21 in.
Compartment Length:
44 in. Front
40 in. Rear
28 in. Minimum Entry Height: 18 in
Compartment Height: 36 in.
SPECIFIC
LOADINGS
Wing Loading: 21.8 lbs./sq. ft.
12.2 lbs./hp
Power Loading:
SYMBOLS, ABBREVIATIONS, AND TERMINOLOGY
GENERAL AIRSPEED TERMINOLOGY AND SYMBOLS
KCAS
KIAS
KTAS
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Knots Calibrated Airspeed is indicated airspeed co rrected for position and
instrument errors. KCAS is equal to
KTAS in a standard atmosphere at sea level.
Knots Indicated Airspeed is the airspeed shown on the airspeed indicator. All
KIAS values in this handbook assume no instrument error.
Knots True A irspeed is the actual airspeed relative to the air mass. In zero wind
conditions
KT AS is equal to ground speed.
Maneuvering Speed is the maximum speed at which application of maximum
available control is permitted.
Maximum Flap Extende d Speed is the maximum speed permissible with the wing
flaps in a prescribed extended position.
Maximum Landing Gear Exte nded S peed is the maximum speed at which the
airplane
can be safely flown with the landing gear extended.
Maximum Landing Gea r Operating Speed is the maximum speed at which the
landing
gear can be safely extended or retracted.
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SYMBOLS, ABBREVIATIONS, AND TERMINOLOGY (con't)
SECTION 1
GENERAL
V NE Never Exceed Speed is the speed limit that may not be exceeded at any time.
NOTE
In this airplane, V NE varies with altitude.
V No Maximum Structural Cruising Speed is the speed that should not be exceeded
except
in smooth air and then, on ly with caution.
NOTE
In this airplane, V No varies with altitude.
V
5 Stalling Speed
or minimwn st~ady flight speed at which the airplane is
controllable.
V so Stalling Speed or minimwn steady flight speed at which the airplane is controllable
in the landing configuration at
the most forward center of gravity.
v
X Best Angle
of Climb Speed is the speed which results in the greatest ga in of
altitude in a given horizontal distance.
V Best Rate of Climb Speed is the speed which results in the greatest gain of altitude
y
in a given time.
METEOROLOGICAL TERMINOLOGY
ISA International
Standard Atmosphere is that in which:
OAT
Pressure
Altitude
1) The air is a dry perfect gas
2) The temperature at sea level is 59°F (15°C)
3) The pressure at sea level is 29.92 inches Hg (1013.2 millibars)
4) The temperature lapse rate with altitude is -3.57°F (- 2°C) per thousand
feet over the altitude capability
of this airplane.
Outside Air Temperature is the free air static temperature expressed in either oc or ° F.
Pressure Altitude is the altitude read from an altimeter when the altimeter's
barometric scale has been set to 29.92 inches Hg (1013.2 mb) corrected for
position error. This handbook asswnes all indicated altitudes
to be free of
instrument error.
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SYMBOLS, ABBREVIATIONS, AND TERMINOLOGY (con't)
ENGINE POWER TERMINOLOGY
BHP
Critical
Altitude
MAP
Recom-
mended
Mixture
MCP
RPM
TIT
Brake Horsepower is the power developed by the engine.
Critical Altitude is the maximum altitude at which manifold pressure can be
maintained at a given throttle setting.
Manifold Air Pre ss ure is the absolute pressure of the air in the intake manifold as
set by the throttle.
Recommended Mixture is the mixture strength used to formulate the cruise, range,
and endurance performance in this handbook. This
mixture corresponds to operation
at l6500F TIT or peak m.
Maximum Continuous Power is that power approved for use without time
limitation. This power corresponds to full throttle, 2575 RPM, and full rich mixture.
Revolutions Per Minute refers to the engine and propeller rotational speed.
Turbine Inlet Temperature is the temperature of the exhaust gases entering the
turbine
of the turbocharger. TIT changes reflect mixture changes.
AIRPLANE PERFORMANCE
AND FLIGHT PLANNING TERMINOLOGY
Demonstrated
Crosswind
Velocity
G
Usable Fuel
Demonstrated Crosswind Velocity is the velocity of the crosswind
component
fo r which adequate control of the airplane during takeoff and
landing was actually demonstrated during certification tests. The value shown
is not considered to be limiting.
G is the acceleration due to gravity.
It is also used to express load factor
applied to the airframe.
Usable Fuel is the fuel available for flight planning.
WEIGHT
AN D BALANCE TERMINOLOGY
Arm Arm is the horizontal distance from the reference datum along the airplane
fuselage to the center
of gravity of an item.
Basic Empty Basic Empty Weight is the standard empty weight plus the weight
of optional
Weight equipment.
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SYMBOLS, ABBREVIATIONS, AND TERMINOLOGY (con't)
Center of
Gravity
C.G. Ann
C.G. Limits
Maximum
Landing
Weight
Maximum
Takeoff
Weight
Maximum
Zero Fuel
Weig
ht
Center of Gravity (C. G.) is the point at which an airplane. or item of equipment.
wo uld balance if suspended. Its distance from the reference datum is fo und by
dividing the total moment by the total weight.
Center of Gravity Arm is the ann obtained by adding the airpl ane's component
moments and dividing by the sum
of its component weights.
Ce nter of Gravity Limits are the extreme center of gravity locations within
which the airplane must be operated. The se limits vary with airplane weight
Maximum Landing Weight is the maximum weight approved for landing
touchdown.
Maximum Takeoff Weight is the maximum weight approved for the start of the
takeoff roll.
Maximum Zero Fuel Weight is the maximum weight approved exclusive of fuel.
Minimum
Minimum Flying Weight is the minimum we ight approved for flight operations.
Flying Weight
Moment
Reference
Datum
Standard
Empty
Weight
Station
Tare
Unusable
Fuel
Moment is the product of the weight of an item multiplied by its arm.
Reference Datum is an imaginary vertical plane from which all horizontal
di stances are measured for balance purposes.
Standard Empty Weight is the weight of a standard airplane, including unusable
fuel, full operating fluids, and full engine oi
l.
Station is a location alo ng the airplane fuselage given in terms of the distance,
in inches, from the reference datum.
Tare is the weight of chocks, blocks, stands, etc. used when weighi ng an airplane,
included in the scale r
ea dings. Tare must be deducted from the scale reading(s) to
obtain the actual airplane weight.
U
nusable Fuel is the quantity of fuel th at can not be safely used in fli ght.
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SYMBOLS, ABBREVIATIONS, AND TERMINOLOGY (con't)
Useful
Load
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Useful Load is the difference between maximum takeoff weight and the basic
empty weight.
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SECTION 2
LIMITATIONS
SECTION2
LIMITATIONS
TABLE OF CONTENTS Page
Introduction ...... ... ... .. .. . .. ................................................................................................... 2-3
Airspeed ........................................................................................................................... 2-4
Airspeed Limitations ................. .. . ... .. .................................................................. 2-4
Airspeed Indicator Markings ................... ... . .. ......... .. . .. ........................................ 2-5
Powerplant ..................................................................................... .. . .. ............................. 2-6
Powerplant Limitations .... .. ..... ... . .... ..................................................................... 2-6
Powerplant Instrument Markings ............... : .................... .. .. .... ............................ 2-7
Miscellaneous Instrument Markings ................................................................................ 2-7
Weight Limits ..................................... .. .. ......................................................................... 2-8
Center of Gravity Limits .......... .. ..... .. ............................................................................... 2-8
Maneuver Limits ................ ... .. .... .. .. ......... .. ...................................................................... 2-9
Flight Load Factor Limits ................................................................................................ 2-9
Kinds
of Operation Limits ......... .. . .. ......... .. ...................................................................... 2-9
Fuel Limitations ..........................
.. ... .. .......................................... .. ................................ 2-11
Maximum Operating Altitude Limit .......................................... ... ... .. ............................ 2-11
Other Limitations ........................................................................ .. ... .. ............................ 2- 11
Electrical System Limits .................................................................................... 2-11
Exhaust Gas (Turbine Inlet) Temperature Leaning Limits ................................ 2-11
Flap Limits ....................................................................................................... .. 2-11
Placards ............................................................................................................... .. ....... .. 2-12
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INTRODUCTION
PILOT'S
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SECTION 2
LIMITATIONS
This section presents the airplane operating limitations, required instrument markings and the
significance thereof,
and the required placards. All material included in this section has been approved
by the Federal Aviation Administration. Observance
of all operating limitations is required by the
Federal Aviation Regulations. Similarly, all required instrument markings and placards must be
maintained in a legible
and usable condition on the airplane.
Limitations associated with selected standard equipment and optional systems can be found in
Section 9 Supplements.
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