{"product_id":"aero-commander-100-darter-100-180-lark-commander-primary-source-technical-archive","title":"Aero Commander 100 Darter \u0026 100-180 Lark Commander — Primary-Source Technical Archive","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAero Commander 100 Darter \u0026amp; 100-180 Lark Commander\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePrimary-Source Technical Archive — FAA TCDS No. 1A21\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis archival collection consolidates the definitive primary-source documentation for the \u003cstrong\u003eAero Commander 100 Darter\u003c\/strong\u003e and its high-performance successor, the \u003cstrong\u003eAero Commander 100-180 Lark Commander\u003c\/strong\u003e — single-engine, high-wing light aircraft originally developed from the Volaircraft Volaire Model 10 and certified under \u003cstrong\u003eFAA Type Certificate Data Sheet No. 1A21\u003c\/strong\u003e (Type Certificate Holder: Dynac Aerospace Corporation).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth models represent a significant chapter in American general aviation: honest, structurally simple, and highly stable aircraft that served private owners, flight schools, and utility operators across two decades of production under Volaire, Aero Commander, and North American Rockwell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNature of the Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a consolidated archival edition covering both the baseline 100 Darter and the 180-hp Lark Commander variant. The collection is structured around five primary document categories:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFAA Type Certificate Data Sheet (TCDS) No. 1A21\u003c\/strong\u003e — Revision 11, August 11, 1989. The governing certification document covering all model variants from the Volaire Model 10 through the Aero Commander 100-180. Includes engine limits, propeller specifications, airspeed limits (CAS), C.G. ranges, maximum weights, and all certification notes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverhaul and Repair Manual\u003c\/strong\u003e — North American Rockwell, Aero Commander Division, Albany, Georgia. Dated November 15, 1969. Covers both the 100 Darter and 100-180 Lark airframes. The primary structural and systems reference for overhaul-level work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated Parts Catalog (IPC)\u003c\/strong\u003e — North American Rockwell Corporation, Aero Commander Division. Model 100 Darter edition. Dealer-distributed parts reference with illustrated breakdowns and part number listings for the complete airframe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOwner's Manual — Lark Commander\u003c\/strong\u003e — Aero Commander Division, North American Rockwell Corporation, Albany, Georgia. The pilot-facing operational reference for the 100-180 Lark variant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAirworthiness Directive Schedule\u003c\/strong\u003e — Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand (CAA NZ), issued 24 June 2021. Applicable to Aero Commander 100 aircraft manufactured under FAA TCDS No. 1A21. Covers all State of Design ADs issued by the FAA as National Airworthiness Authority, including: DCA\/AC100\/1 Rudder Balance Weight Modification, DCA\/AC100\/2 Rudder Bellcrank Assembly Modification, DCA\/AC100\/3 Rudder Pedal Arm Modification, DCA\/AC100\/4 Aileron Cable Swaging Modification, FAA AD 68-23-03 Fuel Octane Placard Inspection, and FAA AD 73-01-01 Exhaust Outlet Blockage Inspection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Highlights — Document Manifest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAerodynamic \u0026amp; Airframe Design\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-wing, braced monoplane layout — all-metal rectangular wing, 180 sq ft (16.72 m²) total area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLark 100-180 redesign (1967\/68): streamlined engine cowl, swept-back vertical stabilizer and rudder assembly replacing the original straight forward-swept fin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmpennage modifications documented in the Overhaul and Repair Manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eEngine Specifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAero Commander 100 Darter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAero Commander 100-180 Lark\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEngine Model\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLycoming O-320-A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLycoming O-360-A2F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarburetor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMarvel-Schebler MA-4SPA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMarvel-Schebler MA-4-5 (#10-3878)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRated Power\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150 hp @ 2,700 RPM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e180 hp @ 2,700 RPM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFuel Grade (Min)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80\/87 Octane Aviation Gasoline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 Min Grade Aviation Gasoline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOil Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 Gallons (−21.0 Datum)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 Gallons (−21.0 Datum)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePropeller\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSensenich Fixed-Pitch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMcCauley 1A170\/CFA Fixed-Pitch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eControl Surface Deflections (Rigging Limits)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAilerons: Up 19° ± 2° \/ Down 17° ± 2°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElevators: Up 25° ± 2° \/ Down 20° ± 2°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElevator Trim Tab: Up 20° ± 2° \/ Down 20° ± 2°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRudder: Left 25° ± 2° \/ Right 25° ± 2°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlaps: 0° (retracted) \/ 30° ± 2° (maximum)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePerformance Data — Lark 100-180 (FAA-Approved AFM)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMTOW: 2,450 lbs (S\/N 5001–5100) \/ 2,475 lbs (S\/N 5101+)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eV\u003csub\u003eNE\u003c\/sub\u003e: 176 mph (154 knots) | V\u003csub\u003eNO\u003c\/sub\u003e: 140 mph (121 knots) | V\u003csub\u003eA\u003c\/sub\u003e: 116 mph (100 knots) | V\u003csub\u003eFE\u003c\/sub\u003e: 105 mph (91.1 knots)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTakeoff over 50 ft obstacle: 750 ft | Landing over 50 ft obstacle: 875 ft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRate of Climb (sea level): 750 fpm | Service Ceiling: 13,000 ft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMax Cruise: 132 mph (115 knots) at 75% power \/ 7,500 ft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMax Range: 456 nm (44-gal total \/ 40-gal usable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAirworthiness Directives — Key Items\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFAA AD 68-23-03\u003c\/strong\u003e (Service Bulletin S1014): Fuel octane placard replacement — Model 100 (S\/N 1–300) and 100-180 (S\/N 5001–5100)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFAA AD 73-6-2\u003c\/strong\u003e: Exhaust system inspection and modification (Elano-type) — Model 100 (S\/N 251–360) and 100-180 (S\/N 5001–5213)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngineering Kit SBK 1007\u003c\/strong\u003e: Day-VFR limitation for early Model 100 (prior to S\/N 153) — night\/IFR compliance required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRudder and aileron torque tube modification bulletins — tracked under Aero Commander Group Documentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOur Editorial Philosophy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery document in this collection is presented as a faithful archival reproduction of the original factory or regulatory publication. No content has been altered, summarized, or reinterpreted. Where multiple revision states exist, the most complete available edition is included. Provenance is documented for each item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is primary-source material — the same documents that engineers, restorers, and historians work from. We do not simplify. We do not paraphrase. We archive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is an archival, static-copy edition fixed at its original publication date. Intended for historical reference, flight simulation, museum restoration, and educational use only. Not approved for active airworthiness maintenance under FAA 14 CFR § 43.13, EASA Part-M, or equivalent international regulations. Operators of active aircraft must use current, revision-controlled publications from the Type Certificate holder or an authorized distributor.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003eRegulatory Notice:\u003c\/strong\u003e Under FAA 14 CFR § 43.13 and EASA Part-M, any mechanic performing maintenance on an active aircraft must use current, manufacturer-approved revision-controlled data. 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