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FSD International
Version:
2.0
Revised:
December, 2008
Introduction
The complete information on the Commander 115 TC consists of this documents, pleas several
specialized handbooks. All handbooks are available in your Flight Simulator X\FSD
International\Pilot Manuals folder on your hard drive. They may also be accessed through your
Windows Start Menu.
The following is a complete listing of the installed handbooks:
Handbook
Panel Handbook
Load Manager Handbook
Realism Module Handbook
Totalizer Handbook
GNS 480 Manual
SL30 Manual
KR 87 Manual
ST55X Autopilot Manual
This handbook is provided with the Commander 115 TC 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 115 TC. The pilot should
become familiar with the contents of this handbook and use them to guide his operations of the
airplane.
Table of Contents
Introduction ................................................................................................................... 1
1 Descriptive Data........................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Engine................................................................................................................... 5
1.2 Propeller................................................................................................................ 5
1.3 Weights ................................................................................................................. 5
1.4 Fuel & Oil Capacity .................................................................................................. 5
1.5 Wing Area/Loadings ................................................................................................ 5
1.6 Performance Speeds................................................................................................ 5
1.7 Takeoff Performance ............................................................................................... 5
1.8 Climb Performance .................................................................................................. 6
1.9 Range ................................................................................................................... 6
Description
Complete manual for operating panel controls and explanation
of their functions
Details all of the functions of the Load Manager and their proper
operation
Full description of the operation and function of the Realism
Module
Detailed description of the functions and usage of the fuel
Totalizer
Complete pilot handbook for the Garmin GNS 480 included with
the Commander
Handbook for the Apollo NAV2/COM2 radio included with the
Commander
Manual for the Bendix King KR 87 ADF radio
Pilot handbook for the STEC ST55X autopilot and inconnected
modules
Copyright© 2008 by FSD International. All rights reserved.
For use with Microsoft Flight Simulator only. Not to be used for real-world aviation.
Pilot Operating Handbook
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  • Page 1 Pilot handbook for the STEC ST55X autopilot and inconnected modules This handbook is provided with the Commander 115 TC 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 115 TC.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    4.14 AFTER LANDING....................33 4.15 SHUTDOWN......................33 4.16 AMPLIFIED PROCEDURES ..................34 5 Performance ......................40 5.1 Commander 115 TC Performance and Operating Limitations........40 6 Airplane and Systems Descriptions................45 6.1 GENERAL ......................45 6.2 AIRFRAME......................45 6.3 FLIGHT CONTROLS....................46 6.5 IGNITION SYSTEM ....................
  • Page 3 Commander 115 TC FSD International Pilot Operating Handbook - 3 – Copyright© 2008 by FSD International. All rights reserved. For use with Microsoft Flight Simulator only. Not to be used for real-world aviation.
  • Page 4 Commander 115 TC FSD International Pilot Operating Handbook - 4 – Copyright© 2008 by FSD International. All rights reserved. For use with Microsoft Flight Simulator only. Not to be used for real-world aviation.
  • Page 5: Descriptive Data

    Ground Roll 1,145 ft. (348.99 m) Distance over 50 ft. Obstacle 1,985 ft. (605.02 m) - 5 – Copyright© 2008 by FSD International. All rights reserved. For use with Microsoft Flight Simulator only. Not to be used for real-world aviation.
  • Page 6: Landing Performance

    Maximum Vent Open Do not exceed this speed with storm vent open. - 6 – Copyright© 2008 by FSD International. All rights reserved. For use with Microsoft Flight Simulator only. Not to be used for real-world aviation.
  • Page 7: Flap Limits

    Red Radial Line Never Exceed Speed. Maximum speed for all operations. - 7 – Copyright© 2008 by FSD International. All rights reserved. For use with Microsoft Flight Simulator only. Not to be used for real-world aviation.
  • Page 8: Airspeeds For Emergency Operation

    Maximum: 9.5 PSI, 27.5 gal/hr Propeller Blade Angle at the 30 Inch Blade Station Low: 12.6° High: 33° - 8 – Copyright© 2008 by FSD International. All rights reserved. For use with Microsoft Flight Simulator only. Not to be used for real-world aviation.
  • Page 9: Engine Instrument Markings

    Oil Pressure - PSI 90-110 60-90 Fuel Pressure - PSI 10-58 2.8 CENTER OF GRAVITY LIMITS - 9 – Copyright© 2008 by FSD International. All rights reserved. For use with Microsoft Flight Simulator only. Not to be used for real-world aviation.
  • Page 10: General Operation Limits By Type

    Steering system. nose wheel Switch. alternator master Switch. battery master Tachometer Trim indicators Voltage regulator Voltmeter - 10 – Copyright© 2008 by FSD International. All rights reserved. For use with Microsoft Flight Simulator only. Not to be used for real-world aviation.
  • Page 11: Placards

    Commander 115 TC FSD International Pilot Operating Handbook 2.10 PLACARDS - 11 – Copyright© 2008 by FSD International. All rights reserved. For use with Microsoft Flight Simulator only. Not to be used for real-world aviation.
  • Page 12: Emergency Procedures

    Mixture - RICH Ignition Switch - CHECK BOTH ON Throttle - AT LEAST 1/2 OPEN - 12 – Copyright© 2008 by FSD International. All rights reserved. For use with Microsoft Flight Simulator only. Not to be used for real-world aviation.
  • Page 13: Emergency Landings

    [NOTE : Stall warning will not be available with electrical system turned off]. Touchdown - TAIL LOW Brakes - AS REQUIRED - 13 – Copyright© 2008 by FSD International. All rights reserved. For use with Microsoft Flight Simulator only. Not to be used for real-world aviation.
  • Page 14 Fuel Selector - BOTH Landing Gear - Mixture - FULL RICH Propeller Control - FULL INCREASE RPM - 14 – Copyright© 2008 by FSD International. All rights reserved. For use with Microsoft Flight Simulator only. Not to be used for real-world aviation.
  • Page 15: Icing

    Use familiar pitch attitude/power settings to achieve desired airspeeds if airspeed indicator readings appear to remain unreliable. - 15 – Copyright© 2008 by FSD International. All rights reserved. For use with Microsoft Flight Simulator only. Not to be used for real-world aviation.
  • Page 16: Landing Gear Malfunction Procedures

    Gear Motor - CHECK AUDIBLY for operation. Airspeed - CHECK for normal gear retracted performance. - 16 – Copyright© 2008 by FSD International. All rights reserved. For use with Microsoft Flight Simulator only. Not to be used for real-world aviation.
  • Page 17 7. Taxi -- SLOWLY clear of runway. 8. Engine -- SHUTDOWN before inspecting landing gear system. - 17 – Copyright© 2008 by FSD International. All rights reserved. For use with Microsoft Flight Simulator only. Not to be used for real-world aviation.
  • Page 18 7. Mixture -- IDLE CUT-OFF 8. Fuel Selector – OFF 9. Battery & Alternator Master Switches - OFF - 18 – Copyright© 2008 by FSD International. All rights reserved. For use with Microsoft Flight Simulator only. Not to be used for real-world aviation.
  • Page 19: Electrical System Emergencies

    When radio at fault is turned on, the avionics master circuit breaker switch may again trip. - 19 – Copyright© 2008 by FSD International. All rights reserved. For use with Microsoft Flight Simulator only. Not to be used for real-world aviation.
  • Page 20: Miscellaneous Abnormalities

    If in VFR conditions - CONTINUE If in IFR conditions - Revert to standard partial panel procedures - 20 – Copyright© 2008 by FSD International. All rights reserved. For use with Microsoft Flight Simulator only. Not to be used for real-world aviation.
  • Page 21: Amplified Emergency Procedures

    If the cause cannot be determined then an emergency landing without engine power must be accomplished. - 21 – Copyright© 2008 by FSD International. All rights reserved. For use with Microsoft Flight Simulator only. Not to be used for real-world aviation.
  • Page 22 Altitude changes are accomplished by power changes and. if needed. adjustment of the pitch trim. - 22 – Copyright© 2008 by FSD International. All rights reserved. For use with Microsoft Flight Simulator only. Not to be used for real-world aviation.
  • Page 23 Enrich the mixture and increase airspeed if practical, or reduce power. If temperatures remain excessive, proceed to the nearest airport to investigate the cause. - 23 – Copyright© 2008 by FSD International. All rights reserved. For use with Microsoft Flight Simulator only. Not to be used for real-world aviation.
  • Page 24 2. Landing gear operating system (except emergency extension system) 3. Landing gear lights and warning system 4. Fuel gages 5. Engine temperature gauges - 24 – Copyright© 2008 by FSD International. All rights reserved. For use with Microsoft Flight Simulator only. Not to be used for real-world aviation.
  • Page 25 The aircraft cannot be flown again in IFR conditions until at least one of the vacuum pumps has been repaired. - 25 – Copyright© 2008 by FSD International. All rights reserved. For use with Microsoft Flight Simulator only. Not to be used for real-world aviation.
  • Page 26: Normal Procedures

    118 KIAS 2600 L b 109 KIAS 2023 Lbs 95 KIAS Maximum Demonstrated Crosswind 19 Knots - 26 – Copyright© 2008 by FSD International. All rights reserved. For use with Microsoft Flight Simulator only. Not to be used for real-world aviation.
  • Page 27: Preflight Inspection

    Battery Master Switch - Rudder Trim - Elevator Trim - Fuel Selector Valve - BOTH - 27 – Copyright© 2008 by FSD International. All rights reserved. For use with Microsoft Flight Simulator only. Not to be used for real-world aviation.
  • Page 28: External

    7. Right Main Gear, Tire, & Wheel Well- INSPECT 8. Gear Safety & Stall Warn Disable Squat Switch - INSPECT - 28 – Copyright© 2008 by FSD International. All rights reserved. For use with Microsoft Flight Simulator only. Not to be used for real-world aviation.
  • Page 29 CKT switch in the left wheel-well from the NORM to the spring loaded TEST position while the stall vane is moved upwards]. - 29 – Copyright© 2008 by FSD International. All rights reserved. For use with Microsoft Flight Simulator only. Not to be used for real-world aviation.
  • Page 30: Starting Engine

    1. Anti-Collision Light - 2. Avionics Master Switch - 3. Radios - 4. Parking Brake - RELEASE - 30 – Copyright© 2008 by FSD International. All rights reserved. For use with Microsoft Flight Simulator only. Not to be used for real-world aviation.
  • Page 31: Before Takeoff

    6. Brakes - APPLY momentarily. 7. Landing Gear - RETRACT 8. Wing Flaps - RETRACT (if extended) - 31 – Copyright© 2008 by FSD International. All rights reserved. For use with Microsoft Flight Simulator only. Not to be used for real-world aviation.
  • Page 32: Before Landing

    MAIN WHEELS FIRST 7. Braking - HEAVY 8. Wing Flaps - RETRACT for maximum braking. - 32 – Copyright© 2008 by FSD International. All rights reserved. For use with Microsoft Flight Simulator only. Not to be used for real-world aviation.
  • Page 33: Balked Landing / Go-Around

    7. Battery & Alternator Master Switches 8. Control Lock - INSTALL 9. Fuel Selector Valve - - 33 – Copyright© 2008 by FSD International. All rights reserved. For use with Microsoft Flight Simulator only. Not to be used for real-world aviation.
  • Page 34: Amplified Procedures

    Lack of oil pressure, if uncorrected, can lead to serious engine damage. - 34 – Copyright© 2008 by FSD International. All rights reserved. For use with Microsoft Flight Simulator only. Not to be used for real-world aviation.
  • Page 35 29 inches less 1 inch per 1000 feet above sea level. Engine speed should be 2700 RPM. - 35 – Copyright© 2008 by FSD International. All rights reserved. For use with Microsoft Flight Simulator only. Not to be used for real-world aviation.
  • Page 36 If question exists then the short field procedures should be used following conservative verification of field length adequacy using the performance charts. - 36 – Copyright© 2008 by FSD International. All rights reserved. For use with Microsoft Flight Simulator only. Not to be used for real-world aviation.
  • Page 37 Specific power settings can be determined by referenLe to the Section 5 Cruise charts. - 37 – Copyright© 2008 by FSD International. All rights reserved. For use with Microsoft Flight Simulator only. Not to be used for real-world aviation.
  • Page 38 Briefly apply maximum available power. At altitudes above 5000 feet lean the mixture as needed to produce smooth operation. - 38 – Copyright© 2008 by FSD International. All rights reserved. For use with Microsoft Flight Simulator only. Not to be used for real-world aviation.
  • Page 39 No special procedures are required in hot weather. Avoid prolonged engine operation on the ground. Monitor engine temperatures during all operations . - 39 – Copyright© 2008 by FSD International. All rights reserved. For use with Microsoft Flight Simulator only. Not to be used for real-world aviation.
  • Page 40: Performance

    The performance data presented are representative of the general level of performance which can be achieved with any Commander 115 TC. However, the normal variations inherent in any complicated manufactured product can cause some differences from one example to the next.
  • Page 41 8000 feet 155 Kts 12000 feet 161 Kts 16000 feet 168 Kts 20000 feet 175 Kts - 41 – Copyright© 2008 by FSD International. All rights reserved. For use with Microsoft Flight Simulator only. Not to be used for real-world aviation.
  • Page 42 LANDING GEAR EXTENDED 186 KIAS - MAXIMUM GEAR OPERATING SPEED 130 KIAS (extend & retract) - 42 – Copyright© 2008 by FSD International. All rights reserved. For use with Microsoft Flight Simulator only. Not to be used for real-world aviation.
  • Page 43 Wing Flaps 20° 85 KIAS 80 KIAS Maneuvering Speeds Weight (lbs.) Speed (KIAS) 3,305 3,000 2,494 - 43 – Copyright© 2008 by FSD International. All rights reserved. For use with Microsoft Flight Simulator only. Not to be used for real-world aviation.
  • Page 44 3,305 22,500 3,000 20,000 2,491 17,500 15,000 12,500 187 (V This space intentionally left blank - 44 – Copyright© 2008 by FSD International. All rights reserved. For use with Microsoft Flight Simulator only. Not to be used for real-world aviation.
  • Page 45: Airplane And Systems Descriptions

    - 45 – Copyright© 2008 by FSD International. All rights reserved. For use with Microsoft Flight Simulator only. Not to be used for real-world aviation.
  • Page 46: Flight Controls

    Two turnbuckles, installed in the elevator control system between fuselage stations 205.00 and 230.50, permit control cable tension adjustment. - 46 – Copyright© 2008 by FSD International. All rights reserved. For use with Microsoft Flight Simulator only. Not to be used for real-world aviation.
  • Page 47 28' 5.5". Nose wheel turning limit is + 300. - 47 – Copyright© 2008 by FSD International. All rights reserved. For use with Microsoft Flight Simulator only. Not to be used for real-world aviation.
  • Page 48 A loss of 250 PSI hydraulic pressure will energize the hydraulic power pack and buildup pressure to the pressure switch setting. - 48 – Copyright© 2008 by FSD International. All rights reserved. For use with Microsoft Flight Simulator only. Not to be used for real-world aviation.
  • Page 49: Ignition System

    ALT AIR push-pull control to provide an alternate source of air to the engine should the filter become blocked. - 49 – Copyright© 2008 by FSD International. All rights reserved. For use with Microsoft Flight Simulator only. Not to be used for real-world aviation.
  • Page 50: Exhaust System

    30 seconds, and allow at least 5 minutes between cranking periods to permit the starter to cool. - 50 – Copyright© 2008 by FSD International. All rights reserved. For use with Microsoft Flight Simulator only. Not to be used for real-world aviation.
  • Page 51 Should a vent become obstructed it could result in fuel starvation and possible engine stoppage. - 51 – Copyright© 2008 by FSD International. All rights reserved. For use with Microsoft Flight Simulator only. Not to be used for real-world aviation.
  • Page 52: Hydraulic Systems

    - 52 – Copyright© 2008 by FSD International. All rights reserved. For use with Microsoft Flight Simulator only. Not to be used for real-world aviation.
  • Page 53 Commander 115 TC FSD International Pilot Operating Handbook - 53 – Copyright© 2008 by FSD International. All rights reserved. For use with Microsoft Flight Simulator only. Not to be used for real-world aviation.
  • Page 54: Electrical System

    3.2 times the speed of the engine. - 54 – Copyright© 2008 by FSD International. All rights reserved. For use with Microsoft Flight Simulator only. Not to be used for real-world aviation.
  • Page 55 To preclude - 55 – Copyright© 2008 by FSD International. All rights reserved. For use with Microsoft Flight Simulator only. Not to be used for real-world aviation.
  • Page 56: Pitot Pressure System

    The pilot heat is controlled by a circuit breaker switch, labeled PITOT HEAT, on the switch panel to the left of the pilot's control wheel. - 56 – Copyright© 2008 by FSD International. All rights reserved. For use with Microsoft Flight Simulator only. Not to be used for real-world aviation.
  • Page 57: Static Pressure Systems

    - 57 – Copyright© 2008 by FSD International. All rights reserved. For use with Microsoft Flight Simulator only. Not to be used for real-world aviation.
  • Page 58: Terminology

    (4) The temperature gradient from sea level to the altitude at which the temperature is -56.5°C (-69.7°F) is -0.00198°C (-0.003564°F) per foot and zero above that altitude. - 58 – Copyright© 2008 by FSD International. All rights reserved. For use with Microsoft Flight Simulator only. Not to be used for real-world aviation.
  • Page 59 29.92 inches of mercury (1013.2 millibars). - 59 – Copyright© 2008 by FSD International. All rights reserved. For use with Microsoft Flight Simulator only. Not to be used for real-world aviation.

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