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.
3.7.3 EMERGENCY LANDINGS
If all attempts to restart the engine fail, continue towards the previously selected forced landing
site and prepare for the landing as outlined under the Emergency Landing Without Engine Power
checklist.
During a forced landing it is incumbent on the pilot to continue to fly the airplane. Damage and/or
injuries can be minimized if the pilot exerts control over the airplane until it comes completely to a
stop. If an off-airport precautionary landing is elected by the pilot. for whatever reason. he has an
advantage over the pilot who has experienced an engine failure. He should use this advantage to
complete as normal a landing as possible. generally following the Precautionary Landing With
Engine Power checklist.
3.7.4 LANDING WITHOUT ELEVATOR CONTROL
In the event of loss of primary pitch control (elevator) a landing may still be made through the use
of pitch trim and power controls. Using these controls, the airplane should be established on a long
final approach.
Establish horizontal flight at approximately 100 KIAS, and then extend the landing gear and 20°
flaps. Adjust the power and elevator trim to maintain level flight at 90 to 100 KIAS. Initiate a
descent for landing upon reaching a normal descent point by reducing power appropriately. Slight
adjustments of trim may be needed to maintain airspeed. Upon reaching flare height slowly reduce
power while adding small amounts of nose up trim to allow touchdown on the main gear.
3.7.5 FIRES
Engine fires in flight are extremely rare in properly maintained airplanes. However, the appropriate
checklist procedures should be followed if one is encountered. After the fire is extinguished,
execute a forced landing. Do not attempt to restart the engine to avoid regenerating the fire.
Electrical fires are usually signaled by the odor of burning insulation. Deactivate the airplane
electrical system and refer to the applicable checklist for resolution of this emergency.
3.7.6 EMERGENCY OPERATION IN CLOUDS
Depending upon the specific equipment installed, a total vacuum failure or a total electrical failure
may cause a loss of some gyro instruments. If the failure affects the primary gyros, the attitude
and directional gyros, the turn and bank indicator or turn coordinator can be referenced while
exiting the clouds. The 1148 is equipped with two vacuum pumps. The failure of one pump will not
affect the operation of the vacuum driven instruments. A failed pump should be replaced prior to
further IFR operation.
The airplane is quite stable in pitch and roll, and these attributes should be fully utilized to help the
pilot, who may not be fully proficient in partial panel instrument flight, out of this circumstance.
The airplane should be controlled in pitch by small inputs of the elevator trim. Turns should be
shallow and should be initiated and stopped by application of rudder. The aircraft clock or the
pilot's watch may be used to time turns. Altitude changes are accomplished by power changes and.
if needed. adjustment of the pitch trim.