Using sim for Part 61 commercial?

[Fly_Unity]

At my school we have a certified on top PTACD. Can this be used to count TT torward a commercial rating? Part 61

I notice in the manual that it says 2.5 hours can be used torward private, and 10 hours toward Instrument. It does not mention commercial from quickly glancing through it.

http://www.avidaviator.com/on_top_pcatd.html

[mojo6911]

61.129

(i) Permitted credit for use of a flight simulator or flight training device. (1) Except as provided in paragraph (i)(2) of this section, an applicant who has not accomplished the training required by this section in a course conducted by a training center certificated under part 142 of this chapter may:
(i) Credit a maximum of 50 hours toward the total aeronautical experience requirements for an airplane or powered-lift rating, provided the aeronautical experience was obtained from an authorized instructor in a flight simulator or flight training device that represents that class of airplane or powered-lift category and type, if applicable, appropriate to the rating sought; and

[MidlifeFlyer]

Originally Posted by mojo6911

61.129

Doesn't answer the question. A PCATD is not a "flight simulator or flight training device." It is a separate creature and its use limited by AC61-126 and its approvals - which usually comes down to part of what the regs allow for a sim or FTD..

Check out its certification, but chances are that if the manual limits it to private and instrument work, that's probably it.