FSD International
Commander 115 TC
Pilot Operating Handbook
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Copyright© 2008 by FSD International. All rights reserved.
For use with Microsoft Flight Simulator only. Not to be used for real-world aviation.
An opening in the inboard leading edge of each wing serves as a ram air intake for the lower cabin
ventilation system. An electrically operated wing flap is installed between the fuselage and aileron
on each wing. The flaps are attached to the aft wing spar by hinge assemblies. Metal ailerons,
extending outboard from the flaps to wing station 189.00, are attached to the aft wing spar by
hinge assemblies.
EMPENNAGE
The empennage consists of the vertical and horizontal stabilizers, rudder, and elevators. The
vertical fin assembly is made of two separate components; an upper assembly which is mated at
the horizontal stabilizer, and a lower stub assembly which is integral with the aft tail cone
structure.
A rudder control surface is attached to the vertical stabilizer at two hinge points. A fin cap contains
provisions for mounting the VHF navigation antenna and the flashing beacon. A flush air intake on
the right side of the dorsal fin provides air for in-flight cabin ventilation.
The horizontal stabilizer, consisting of a fixed stabilizer and movable elevator surface, is attached
to the lower vertical stabilizer stub assembly. The horizontal and vertical stabilizers utilize stressed
and beaded skin construction to provide maximum strength with minimum structural components.
The horizontal tail is of single unit construction with a fixed forward surface and a hinged elevator
control surface. The elevator provides mounting attachment for a tip-fairing at each outboard end
for streamlined appearance.
6.3 FLIGHT CONTROLS
AILERON CONTROL SYSTEM
The aileron control wheels are mechanically interconnected through a series of control chains,
sprockets and cables. Control cables extend aft from the control column passing under the floor
structure and through idler pulleys to a bracket assembly. The cables are then routed through the
bracket assembly and out through the wing to the aileron bell cranks. Adjustable push-pull rods
connect the aileron bell cranks to the ailerons. An aileron balance assembly is mounted on the
outboard end of each aileron. The aileron and rudder control systems are interconnected by
springs, providing improved stability.
AILERON TRIM TAB
A fixed-position trim tab is attached to the left aileron. A right wing heavy condition may be
corrected by bending the trim tab down. Bending the tab up will correct a left wing heavy
condition. Use forming block when bending tab, and do not bend more than 20° in either direction.
ELEVATOR CONTROL SYSTEM
The elevator is of all metal construction. It consists of two segments connected by a torque tube
and is attached to the aft spar of the horizontal stabilizer. Each segment has three hinge points.
The elevators are operated by the fore and aft movement of the control column. Elevator arms,
attached to the control column in the console tunnel, are connected to the control cables which are
routed through a series of pulleys to the elevator bell crank. The bell crank is connected to the
elevator horn with a push-pull rod. When the control wheel is moved forward or aft the cables
move in opposite directions, turning the bell crank, which in turn pushes or pulls the control rod,
causing the elevators to move up or down. Two turnbuckles, installed in the elevator control
system between fuselage stations 205.00 and 230.50, permit control cable tension adjustment.
