# TCDS 1A11: Taylorcraft Inc.

- Type: Type certificate data sheet
- Status: Current
- Holder: Taylorcraft Inc.
- Revision: 1
- Revised: March 18, 1975
- Product: Aircraft, Small Airplane
- Certification basis: Part 3
- Data sheet PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/34/34/3434cbc15dd20a99407105505591c02ef5e9ae5b6fa7a8bd4390b240648f4e27
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/02898A7EA2D622248525673E0062D134.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/tcds/1A11

## Models (1)

As the data sheet lists them.

- FA-III

## What the data sheet says

From the PDF's text layer, line by line; tables lose their columns. The PDF is the record.

```text
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Rev. No. 1 -
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
1A11
Revision 1
CONTINENTAL
FA-III
(Airphibian)
March 18, 1975
AIRCRAFT SPECIFICATION NO. 1A11
Type Certificate Holder Taylorcraft Inc.
Connellsville, PA.  15425
I - Model FA-III (Airphibian), 2 PCLM (Normal Category), Approved August 18, 1953
Engine Franklin 6A4-165-B3 (Modified in accordance with Continental, Inc.,
Dwg. No. D-3-P3500)
Fuel 80 minimum octane aviation gasoline
Engine limits For all operations, 2800 rpm (165 hp)
  (with item 1 propeller)
Airspeed limit Maneuvering 107 mph ( 93 knots)
  (CAS) Max. structural cruising 113 mph ( 98 knots)
Never exceed 143 mph (124 knots)
C.G. range (+70.1) to (+73.7)
Empty weight C.G. range None
Datum Front face of crankshaft propeller flange
Leveling means Leveling lugs under floor on bulkheads 3 and 4 (Bulkhead 3 for lateral leveling,
bulkhead 4 to diagonal tube at rear spar for longitudinal leveling)
Maximum weight 2100 lb.
No. seats 2 (+84)
Maximum baggage 68 lb. (+103)
Fuel capacity 33 gal. (+110)
Oil capacity 2 gal. (+15)
Control surface movements Elevator Up 33° Down 5.5°
Aileron Up 18° Down 9°
Rudder Left 15° Right 15°
Serial Nos. eligible FA-III-101 and up
Required equipment Items 1, 201(a), 202(a), 205(a), 206(a), 302, 401
SPECIFICATIONS PERTINENT TO ALL MODELS
Certification basis Type Certificate No. 1A11 (CAR 3, Nov. 1, 1949 and Amendments 3-1 to
3-6 Normal Category)
Production basis None.
EQUIPMENT:
Propellers and Propeller Accessories
1. Propeller - Sensenich 73 FG-44 or any other two-bladed fixed-pitch 22 lb. (-3.5)
wood propeller eligible for the engine power and speed which meets
the following limits:
Static rpm at maximum permissible throttle setting:
Not over 2500, not under 2400.
No additional tolerance permitted.
Diameter:  Not over 73 in., not under 71.5 in.

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2. Propeller - three-bladed fixed-pitch wood (-3.5)
(a) Sensenich 3-70-CG-50 24 lb.
  or (b) Sensenich 3-73-KG-42 27 lb.
Static rpm at maximum permissible throttle setting:
Not over 2200, not under 2100.
No additional tolerance permitted.
Diameter:  Not over 73 in., not under 68.5 in.
Engine limits:
Take-off and climb, 2800 rpm (165 hp)
All other operations, 2600 rpm (150 hp)
Landing Gear
201. Two main wheel-brake assemblies, 6.00-6, Type III, 16 lb. (+98.5)
(a) Goodyear Model L6HMBD
Wheel Assembly #9520017
Brake Assembly #9530705
202. (a) Two main wheel 4-ply rating tires, 6.00-6, Type III, with 17 lb. (+98.5)
regular tubes
205. Two nose wheels, 6.00-6, Type III (Modified in accordance with
Continental, Inc., Dwg. No. B-2-L98)
(a) Goodyear Model CL6HBM 30 lb. (+27)
Wheel Assembly #9530381 RH #9530382 LH
(Brake assembly #9530368 also installed is inoperative in
airplane configuration)
206. (a) Two nose wheel 4-ply rating tires, 6.00-6, Type III, with regular tubes 17 lb. (+27)
Electrical Equipment
301. Battery Reading R-33 12V 27 lb. (+94.5)
302. Stall warning indicator 1 lb. (+55.5)
Interior Equipment
401. CAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual dated August 18, 1953.
NOTE 1. Current weight and balance report including list of equipment included in certificated weight empty,
and loading instructions when necessary, must be in each aircraft at the time of original certification and
at all times thereafter (except in the case of air carrier operators having an approved weight control system).
NOTE 2. The following placards must be displayed on the instrument panel in full view of the pilot:
(a) "This airplane must be operated in Normal Category in accordance with the Approved
 Airplane Flight Manual.  Acrobatics (including spins) prohibited."
(b) "In flight do not rotate aileron control more than 90° from neutral."
(c) "Fuel shutoff valve and gascolator located under floor below this placard."
.....END.....
```

## ADs (1, in force first)

- [AD 51-09-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/51-09-03): Fuel Shutoff Valve Clip · Taylorcraft A, Army TG-6 Conversions, BF and 37 more

## Registered aircraft by registry model (OpenAirDocs)

- [Taylorcraft FA-III](https://openairdocs.org/model/taylorcraft-fa-iii): 0 aircraft (registry code 8850913)

## STCs approved under this data sheet (9)

- [STC SA01800SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01800SE): Fabrication and installation of new or replacement of  existing instrument panel lights dimmer control.. TCW Technologies, LLC
- [STC SA01861SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01861SE): Fabrication and installation of Landing Light Controller. TCW Technologies, LLC
- [STC SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC
- [STC SA01967WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01967WI): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas. General Aviation Modifications Inc.
- [STC SA02295SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02295SE): Installation of an alternate method of fastening aluminum wing ribs to wood spars. Rainbow Flying Service LLC
- [STC SA02825NY PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02825NY%20PAGE%201): Installation of Aerospace Logic Aircraft Instruments. Aerospace Logic Inc.
- [STC SA00068SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00068SE): Installation of fuel flow/pressure instruments. (W/TSIO-360-MB1). Electronics International Inc.
- [STC SA4302NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4302NM): Installation of Electronics Int'l digital automatic engine analyzer.. Electronics International
- [STC SA798EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA798EA): Installation of Monitair exhaust gas combustion monitor kit.. Rosemount Engineering Co

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