Aero Commander Darter 100 Info

[Tincan866]

Hi everyone,
Im looking to gather as much info on the aero commander darter 100. I Know 2 owners of this acft. But not alot of people have heard of nor have info about the airplane. I know it was built in Pa. I mainly looking for specs and how to get ad's on the acft. I tried the Faa site but i couldnt look it up since there no such thing as aero commander in the list...anyone have a site dedicated to aero commander darter 100's.........email me please.. owners as well.. I'd like to know how may see this and are flying darters.

[Denny of Oakland]

The Aero Commander 100 began life as a three-seat design from Volaircraft of Aliquippa, Pennsylvania in the USA. The basic design was known as the Model 10 Volaire and flew for the first time during 1960. Features included a high wing, 360° all round visibility and metal construction. A handful of production aircraft, the Volaire 1035 powered by a 100kW (135hp) O-290-D and the four seat 110kW (150hp) O-320 powered Volaire 1050, were built before Aero Commander purchased the design and manufacturing rights for both on July 12 1965. Reference http://www.airliners.net/info/stats.main?id=341


The Type Certificate Data Sheet NO. is (1A21).

Go back to the FAA web site and type in the TCDS number 1A21 the model you are look for is (Aero Commander) 100.

The T/C holder is:
Dynac Aerospace Corporation
672 South Washington St.
Afton, Wyoming 83110

NOTE X. Christen Industries, Inc., P. O. Box 547, Afton, Wyoming 83110, is licensed by Dynac Aerospace Corporation to manufacture and obtain airworthiness certificates for Models 100, 100A, and 100-180 airplanes listed in this Type Certificate Data Sheet.

Denny of Oakland

[Denny of Oakland]

Below is the listing for the Airframe AD’s only, which there are only (4) and (2) alerts that were issued against the aircraft. I hope this helps you in your quest for information.

68-12-05
AERO COMMANDER
Amendment: 39-611
Applicability:
Applies to Models 100 and 100A, and Volaire Models 10A and 10, Serial Numbers 001 through 250. Compliance: required as indicated. To preclude failure of the left and right arms, P/N 35321, of the rudder control system.

68-21-02
AERO COMMANDER
Amendment: 39-669
Applicability:
Applies to Aero Commander Model 100, Serial Nos. 1 through 278, and Aero Commander Model 100-180, Serial Nos. 5001 through 5080 airplanes. Compliance: required as indicated. To prevent the possibility of aileron cable failure caused by improper swaging of P/N 35606 Aileron Cable Assembly,

68-23-03
AERO COMMANDER
Amendment: 39-680
Applicability: Applies to the Model 100 aircraft, Serial Numbers 1 through 300 and Model 100-180 aircraft, Serial Numbers 5001 through 5100. Compliance: Compliance required within the next 10 hours of flight after the effective date of this airworthiness directive unless already accomplished. To prevent further engine operation with improper octane fuel, remove existing fuel tank filler placard and install new placard in accordance with Service Bulletin S1014 dated September 30, 1968, or later FAA approved revision or in a manner approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Federal Aviation Administration, Southern Region, unless already accomplished. Placard supplied with Service Bulletin.

73-01-01
NORTH AMERICAN ROCKWELL - AERO COMMANDER
Amendment: 39-1578 Applicability: Applies to Model 100-180 Serial Numbers 068, 5001 through 5213 certificated in all categories. Model 100 Serial Numbers 251 through 360 and those Model 100's retrofitted with Elano Corporation exhaust system (NEE Turbo System Inc.) P/N 099001, certificated in all categories. Compliance: required as follows: For exhaust systems which have accumulated 500 or more hours time in service accomplish the following prior to the next 25 hours time in service unless already accomplished. To prevent loss or reduction of engine power due to exhaust outlet blockage

This information is per the TC data sheet.

II - Volaire Model 10A, 4 PCLM (Normal Category), approved June 1, 1965. Aero Commander Model 100, 4 PCLM (Normal Category) Volaire Model 10A designation changed to Aero Commander Model 100 on September 30, 1965. (See ALL MODEL Section) (See NOTES Section)

Engine
Lycoming O-320-A2B or O-320-A2C
(Carburetor setting 10-3678-32)

Fuel
80/87 minimum grade aviation gasoline
Engine Limits
For all operations, 2700 r.p.m. (150 hp.)

Propeller and
Propeller Limits
Sensenich (fixed pitch metal) M74DM

Sensenich Spinner No. 2
32 lb. (-61.6)

Static r.p.m. at maximum permissible throttle setting: Not over 2385, not under 2235 Diameter: Not over 74 in., not under 72.5 in

Aero Commander Model 100
Fuel Tank Filler Ports
Results of an accident investigation revealed that the cause of the accident was attributed to water contamination of the aircraft fuel system. The filler ports on both wings had rusty holes throughout the circumference of the filler neck. An attempt had been made to repair each tank by filling the recess area with a gray filler substance. The repair was inadequate, and it was possible for water to enter the tanks. T he rusty condition of the filler ports could be seen by removing the filler caps. this aircraft was reported to have been manufactured in 1968. It is recommended that the fuel tank filler ports be checked for condition each 100 hours.

Aero Commander Model 100-180
Doorjamb Assembly Defects5210
During a routine inspection, the doorjambs on both doors were found with broken welds and sheared attachment rivets. It was discovered that the rivets used to attach the doorjambs to the airframe were "soft hardware store-type pop rivets." The submitter speculated the sheared rivets allowed a stress concentration at the structural welds causing failure adjacent to them. It was recommended that a one-time inspection of the doorjambs be accomplished and any nonstandard hardware found should be replaced with "Cherry Max" rivets (P/N CR3243-4). Access to the doorjamb for inspection requires removal of three door panels on each door. Any report of doors "popping open" during taxi may be an indication of doorjamb problems. Part total time-1,680 hours.

Denny of Oakland

[j3pup]

Serial number 32 Darter 100 N6670D was refurbished in Fredricksburg, PA buy a mechanic named Ernie. A family member bought it and I flew it from bendigo airport 74N for a few years before it was sold. It looks like it is in FL now.
Aircraft Description

Serial Number 032 Type Registration Individual
Manufacturer Name AERO COMMANDER Certificate Issue Date 02/09/2006
Model 100 Status Valid
Type Aircraft Fixed Wing Single-Engine Type Engine Reciprocating
Pending Number Change None Dealer No
Date Change Authorized None Mode S Code 52150226
MFR Year 1965 Fractional Owner NO


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Registered Owner

Name HUDAK JOSEPH III
Street 540 TAYLOR CT
City MARCO ISLAND State FLORIDA Zip Code 34145-2431
County COLLIER
Country UNITED STATES

[drmax]

Originally Posted by Denny of Oakland

Below is the listing for the Airframe AD’s only, which there are only (4) and (2) alerts that were issued against the aircraft. I hope this helps you in your quest for information.

68-12-05
AERO COMMANDER
Amendment: 39-611
Applicability:
Applies to Models 100 and 100A, and Volaire Models 10A and 10, Serial Numbers 001 through 250. Compliance: required as indicated. To preclude failure of the left and right arms, P/N 35321, of the rudder control system.

68-21-02
AERO COMMANDER
Amendment: 39-669
Applicability:
Applies to Aero Commander Model 100, Serial Nos. 1 through 278, and Aero Commander Model 100-180, Serial Nos. 5001 through 5080 airplanes. Compliance: required as indicated. To prevent the possibility of aileron cable failure caused by improper swaging of P/N 35606 Aileron Cable Assembly,

68-23-03
AERO COMMANDER
Amendment: 39-680
Applicability: Applies to the Model 100 aircraft, Serial Numbers 1 through 300 and Model 100-180 aircraft, Serial Numbers 5001 through 5100. Compliance: Compliance required within the next 10 hours of flight after the effective date of this airworthiness directive unless already accomplished. To prevent further engine operation with improper octane fuel, remove existing fuel tank filler placard and install new placard in accordance with Service Bulletin S1014 dated September 30, 1968, or later FAA approved revision or in a manner approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Federal Aviation Administration, Southern Region, unless already accomplished. Placard supplied with Service Bulletin.

73-01-01
NORTH AMERICAN ROCKWELL - AERO COMMANDER
Amendment: 39-1578 Applicability: Applies to Model 100-180 Serial Numbers 068, 5001 through 5213 certificated in all categories. Model 100 Serial Numbers 251 through 360 and those Model 100's retrofitted with Elano Corporation exhaust system (NEE Turbo System Inc.) P/N 099001, certificated in all categories. Compliance: required as follows: For exhaust systems which have accumulated 500 or more hours time in service accomplish the following prior to the next 25 hours time in service unless already accomplished. To prevent loss or reduction of engine power due to exhaust outlet blockage

This information is per the TC data sheet.

II - Volaire Model 10A, 4 PCLM (Normal Category), approved June 1, 1965. Aero Commander Model 100, 4 PCLM (Normal Category) Volaire Model 10A designation changed to Aero Commander Model 100 on September 30, 1965. (See ALL MODEL Section) (See NOTES Section)

Engine
Lycoming O-320-A2B or O-320-A2C
(Carburetor setting 10-3678-32)

Fuel
80/87 minimum grade aviation gasoline
Engine Limits
For all operations, 2700 r.p.m. (150 hp.)

Propeller and
Propeller Limits
Sensenich (fixed pitch metal) M74DM

Sensenich Spinner No. 2
32 lb. (-61.6)

Static r.p.m. at maximum permissible throttle setting: Not over 2385, not under 2235 Diameter: Not over 74 in., not under 72.5 in

Aero Commander Model 100
Fuel Tank Filler Ports
Results of an accident investigation revealed that the cause of the accident was attributed to water contamination of the aircraft fuel system. The filler ports on both wings had rusty holes throughout the circumference of the filler neck. An attempt had been made to repair each tank by filling the recess area with a gray filler substance. The repair was inadequate, and it was possible for water to enter the tanks. T he rusty condition of the filler ports could be seen by removing the filler caps. this aircraft was reported to have been manufactured in 1968. It is recommended that the fuel tank filler ports be checked for condition each 100 hours.

Aero Commander Model 100-180
Doorjamb Assembly Defects5210
During a routine inspection, the doorjambs on both doors were found with broken welds and sheared attachment rivets. It was discovered that the rivets used to attach the doorjambs to the airframe were "soft hardware store-type pop rivets." The submitter speculated the sheared rivets allowed a stress concentration at the structural welds causing failure adjacent to them. It was recommended that a one-time inspection of the doorjambs be accomplished and any nonstandard hardware found should be replaced with "Cherry Max" rivets (P/N CR3243-4). Access to the doorjamb for inspection requires removal of three door panels on each door. Any report of doors "popping open" during taxi may be an indication of doorjamb problems. Part total time-1,680 hours.

Denny of Oakland

Aero Commander 100 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
you have listed AD's for the aero c. this is the "darter". i have been researching this a/c and have one on the line. there is only 1 AD for the darter model.

[HectorD]

The aero commander 100 Darter is basicaly a Lark with a few modifications made by the factory, including changes to the windscreen and some other changes I can't really remember but nothing too radical. The basic performance is preety much the same compared to the Lark. As far as I am aware the Darter uses a Lycoming 150 hp engine I think its an O-320.

here is a performance chart for the Darter, note that the Lark is preety much the same.
Max speed: 115kt
Cruising speed: 111kt
Rate of climb 785ft/min
Service ceiling: 11,000ft
Range: 443nm

hope this helped a bit.

[drmax]

Originally Posted by Tincan866

Hi everyone,
Im looking to gather as much info on the aero commander darter 100. I Know 2 owners of this acft. But not alot of people have heard of nor have info about the airplane. I know it was built in Pa. I mainly looking for specs and how to get ad's on the acft. I tried the Faa site but i couldnt look it up since there no such thing as aero commander in the list...anyone have a site dedicated to aero commander darter 100's.........email me please.. owners as well.. I'd like to know how may see this and are flying darters.

what did you ever do. did you buy one? i am looking at one and AIG turned down insuring it. i guess if the insur. is going to be high, for some reason then I'll pass it up. WTF
earlier when I mentioned only 1 AD, i meant only 1 reoccuring AD 73-01-01 for the exhaust system.

[drmax]

Originally Posted by Tincan866

Hi everyone,
Im looking to gather as much info on the aero commander darter 100. I Know 2 owners of this acft. But not alot of people have heard of nor have info about the airplane. I know it was built in Pa. I mainly looking for specs and how to get ad's on the acft. I tried the Faa site but i couldnt look it up since there no such thing as aero commander in the list...anyone have a site dedicated to aero commander darter 100's.........email me please.. owners as well.. I'd like to know how may see this and are flying darters.

what did you ever do? did you get one? I'm looking at one and AIG would not insure it. Price is very reasonable. Not worried about reselling, for I'd keep it a long while. Anyway, just wanting to see what you came up with.
(what I meant earlier, with 1 AD, I meant 1 reoccuring which is the exhaust AD 73-01-01. There is a master S.B. 645 which will also apply on this bendix mag impulse coupler.