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Commander 114 (Black Square) Quick Reference

V-SPEEDS

SpeedValueDescription
Vr66 ktsRotation
Vs60 ktsClean stalling speed
Vso53 ktsDirty stalling speed
Vx79 ktsBest angle of climb
Vy91 ktsBest rate of climb
Va118 ktsManoeuvring
Vg82 ktsBest glide
Vfe109 ktsMax flap extension
Vle130 ktsMax landing gear extension
Vno148 ktsMax structural cruise - exceed only in clean air
Vne186 ktsDo not exceed

POWER SETTINGS

PhaseSetting
Idle / Taxi800-1000 RPM, mixture leaned for taxi
Runup2,000 RPM - mag drop 175 RPM max, prop to 300 RPM drop
TakeoffThrottle FULL POWER / 2,700 RPM (29.6 inHg at SL)
Max ContinuousFull open / 2,700 RPM / mixture max power - 91 kts
Normal Climb25 inHg / 2,500 RPM / mixture max power - 100-120 kts
Cruise 75%25 inHg / 2,500 RPM - 147 KTAS at SL, 86 PPH
Cruise 65%24 inHg / 2,400 RPM - 137 KTAS at SL, 86 PPH
Cruise 55%21-22 inHg / 2,200 RPM - 126 KTAS at SL, 65 PPH
DescentThrottle reduce, mixture enrichen, cowl flaps closed
Balked LandingFull open / 2,700 RPM / mixture max power - 69 kts min

FLAP SCHEDULE

SettingMax SpeedUse
0 deg (UP)AnyCruise / climb - retract at 70 kts after takeoff
10 deg109 kts max (Vfe)Normal takeoff
20 deg109 kts max (Vfe)Approach - 80 kts
35 deg109 kts max (Vfe)Landing - 71 kts min

ENGINE LIMITS

ParameterValue
EngineLycoming IO-540-T4B5D, 260 hp, six-cylinder fuel-injected
Max RPM2,700 (green 2,200-2,700)
Max Manifold Pressure29.6 inHg (gauge range 10.0-35.0)
Max CHT500 degF / 260 degC (green 200-500)
Max EGT1,650 degF / 926 degC (range 1,200-1,650)
Oil TemperatureYellow 100-160 degF, green 160-245 degF, red 245 degF / 118 degC
Oil Pressure25 PSI min, 100 PSI max (green 60-100, yellow 25-60)
Fuel Pressure9 PSI min, 45 PSI max
Max Fuel Flow26.0 GPH gauge range, red at ~28.5 GPH
Vacuum / Suction4.5-5.2 inHg green
Voltmeter10-16V, red above 16V
Turbine Inlet Temp1,650 degF / 900 degC (turbonormalized)
Max Turbine RPM105,000 RPM (turbonormalized)
Turbo Critical Altitude18,000 ft (turbonormalized)
Fuel Grade100LL (blue) or 100 (green) avgas
Oil Capacity8 US quarts

KEY NUMBERS

ParameterValue
Fuel Capacity70 US gal total (35 per tank), 68 usable / 409 lbs
Max Takeoff Weight3,140 lbs (ramp and landing weight also 3,140 lbs)
Useful Load1,255 lbs NA / 1,180 lbs turbonormalized
Max Cruise154 KTAS NA / 172 KTAS turbonormalized
Service Ceiling17,400 ft NA / 25,000 ft turbonormalized
Rate of Climb1,088 fpm NA / 1,100 fpm turbonormalized
Takeoff Ground Roll1,390 ft (2,150 ft over 50 ft)
Landing Ground Roll710 ft (1,200 ft over 50 ft)
Max Mag Drop175 RPM
Load Factors+3.8 / -1.52 G clean, +2.0 / -0.0 G flaps down
Emergency DescentGear down, flaps up, 45 deg bank, 187 kts
Oxygen Pressure1,550-1,850 PSI before start (turbonormalized)