# TCDS 3A11: Textron Aviation Inc.

- Type: Type certificate data sheet
- Status: Current
- Holder: Textron Aviation Inc.
- Revision: 7
- Revised: July 29, 2015
- Product: Aircraft, Small Airplane
- Certification basis: CAR 3
- Data sheet PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/4b/3b/4b3b83c4150abd37c1aa75cf211512c86706444c119e58ebc3884f81cd7da857
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/EFACF3CCDFE3847C86257ED2006A3F01.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/tcds/3A11

## Models (1)

As the data sheet lists them.

- 321 ((Navy OE-2))

## What the data sheet says

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

```text
Page  No. 1 2 3 4 5 
Rev. No. 7 5 6 6 7 
 
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION 
 
 3A11  
 Revision 7  
 Textron Aviation Inc.  
 321   
 (Navy OE-2)  
 July 29, 2015  
TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET NO. 3A11 
 
This data sheet which is part of Type Certificate No. 3A11 prescribes conditions and limitations under which the product for  
which the type certificate was issued meets the airworthiness requirements of the Federal Aviation Regulations.  
 
Type Certificate Holder Textron Aviation Inc. 
 One Cessna Boulevard 
 Wichita, Kansas 67215 
 
Type Certificate Holder Record Cessna Aircraft Company transferred to 
 Textron Aviation Inc. on July 29, 2015 
 
 
I. Model 321 (NAVY OE-2), 2 PCLM (Utility Category), Approved May 13, 1955 
 
 Engine Continental O-470-2 
 
 Fuel 100/130 Min. grade aviation gasoline 
 (See NOTE 4 for alcohol-based fuels warning.)      
 
Engine Limits  HP RPM MP IN.HG. ALT. 
 Takeoff (one minute) 265 2600 36.0 S.L. 
 Takeoff (one minute) 265 2600 32.4 8,500' 
 Maximum continuous 250 2600 34.0 S.L. 
 Maximum continuous 250 2600 30.5 10,000' 
 (Straight line manifold pressure variation with altitude between  
 points shown). 
 
 Airspeed Limits Maneuvering                       134 mph (116 knots) 
 Maximum structural cruising  155 mph (135 knots) 
 Never exceed                      200 mph (174 knots) 
 Flaps extended                    105 mph ( 91 knots) 
 
 C.G. Range (+33.6) to (+42.3) at 2150 lbs. 
 (+36.0) to (+42.3) at 2650 lbs. 
 Straight line variation between points shown.

3A11 2 Rev. 7 
 
I. Model 321  (cont’d) 
 
 C.G. Range (cont’d)  
33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43
2000
2100
2200
2300
2400
2500
2600
2700
LBS.
INCHES
REAR
LIMIT
FRONT
LIMIT
 
 Empty Weight C.G. Range None 
 
 Maximum Weight 2650 lbs. 
 
 No. Seats 2 (1 at +36, 1 at +76) 
 
 Maximum Baggage 100 lbs. (+100) 
 
 Fuel Capacity 52 gal. total, 44 gal. usable (two 26 gal. tanks in wings) (+45) 
 (See NOTE 1 for weight of unusable fuel.) 
 
 Oil Capacity 4 gal. (-15) (Unusable - 1.5 gal.) (See NOTE 1 for data on undrainable oil) 
 
 Control Surface  Wing flaps - Maximum Takeoff  - 0 to 20° 
   Movements  Landing - 40° 
 Ailerons Up 20° Down 14° 
 Stabilizer Up 1.0° Down 9.0° 
 Elevators Up 28° Down 22° 
 With Stabilizer Full Down 
 Rudder Right 22° Left 22° 
 
 Serial Nos. Eligible 611 and 37000 through 37999.  Prior to civil certification, OE-2 airplanes  
 must be modified in accordance with Cessna Dwg. No. 1000003 which may  
 be obtained from Cessna Aircraft Company, Wichita, Kansas.  An appropriate  
 representative of the Administrator, upon determination of compliance with  
 the above-mentioned modification drawing, may issue an airworthiness  
 certificate. 
 
 Required Equipment In addition to the pertinent required basic equipment specified in CAR 3, the  
 following items of equipment must be installed: 
 Items 1(a), (b), and (c), 101(a) and (b), 102, 103, 106, 107, 108, 201(a),  
 202(a), 204(a), 301, 302, 402, 601, 602 and 603.

Rev. 7 3 3A11 
 
Specifications Pertinent to all Models 
 
Datum Front face of firewall 
 
Leveling means Horizontal control stick torque tube 
 
Certification Basis:  
Type Certificate No. 3A11 
(CAR 3 dated November 1, 1949, and Amendments through 3-10) 
 
Production Basis:  
(a) Production Certificate No. 4 for Serial Nos. 611, 37,000 through 37,024. 
(b) All other and/or subsequent serial Nos.:  None.  Prior to original certification of each aircraft a FAA representative must 
perform a detailed inspection for workmanship, materials, and conformity with the approved technical data, and a check of flight 
characteristics. 
 
Export eligibility Eligible for export to all countries subject to the provisions of MOP 2-4. 
 
Equipment:     
A plus (+) or minus (-) sign preceding the weight of an item of equipment indicates net weight  change when that item is installed. 
 
Propellers and Propeller Accessories 
  1. McCauley, constant speed propeller 
 (a) McCauley hub 2A36C1, blade 90M-0 64 lbs.   (-40) 
  Diameter:  Not over 90 in., not under 88 in. 
  Pitch settings at 36 in. sta.:  Low 9.5°, high 23° 
 (b) Propeller spinner (Cessna Dwg. 1052004)   4 lbs.   (-40) 
 (c) Propeller governor, Woodward 210105   4 lbs. (-34.5) 
 
Engine and Engine Accessories - Fuel and Oil System 
101. Fuel pumps: 
 (a) Engine-driven, Lear-Romec (RG-9080) Type G-18   1 lb.    (-5) 
 (b) Electric, Adel 29924     4 lbs.  (+15) 
102. Oil cooler, Harrison AP13AU10-01    6 lbs.  (-34) 
103. Carburetor air filter, Air Maze P/N 120310   1 lb.   (-28) 
104. Starter, Eclipse Type J-1 (AN 4116R1) 16 lbs. (-6.5) 
105. Vacuum pump, Pesco 3P-194-F, Type B-11   5 lbs. (-5.5) 
106. Flexible fuel and oil hose assemblies MS28741 (Mil-H-5511)   2 lbs.   (-5) 
107. Carburetor air heater (Cessna Dwg. 12321-79)   3 lbs.  (-20) 
108. Supercharger oil filter, Continental P/N 539609 
 (filter wt. included in engine wt.) 
 Installation per Cessna Dwg/ No. 1050000   1 lb.    (-2) 
 
Landing Gear 
201. 2 Main wheel-brake assemblies, 6.00-6, Type III 
 (a) Goodyear Model LF6HBD   13 lbs. (+17.5) 
  Wheel assembly No. 511960-S 
  Brake assembly No. 9530839 
202. (a) 2 Main wheel 4-ply-rating tires, 7.00-6, Type III  22 lbs. (+17.5) 
  (with regular tubes) 
204. Tail wheel assembly - 8" pneumatic 
 (a) Scott Model 3400, steerable, swiveling (Goodrich B-3 - 166AP   8 lbs.  (+257) 
  wheel, Goodyear tire 8x3.25, Type I, 6-ply nylon) 
 
Electrical Equipment 
301. Generator, 24V-50 amp., Eclipse 1345-3-A 14 lbs.  (-6.5) 
302. Battery 24 Volt, 11 Amp. Hr. (AN 3154-1A) 34 lbs.  (+4.5) 
303. Two landing lights, G. E. 4591     2 lbs.   (+25)

3A11 4 Rev. 7 
 
Specifications Pertinent to all Models  (cont’d) 
 
Interior Equipment 
401. Cabin heater valve assembly (Cessna Dwg. 1013035)   1 lb.    (-2) 
402. Pilot Check List, Cessna Dwg. 1000007 
 See NOTE 3 for details. 
 
Miscellaneous (Not listed above) 
601. Safe Flight stall warning indicator (Cessna Dwg. 12305-129)   1 lb.   (+21) 
602. Two rudder return springs (Cessna Dwg. 1033010)   2 lbs.  (+55) 
603. Elevator down spring (Cessna Dwg. 1060281)   1 lb.  (+179) 
604. Installation shoulder harness (Cessna Dwgs. 1010008 and 0610007) Use actual weight 
 
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). 
 
   The certificated weight empty and corresponding center of gravity location must include unusable  
   fuel of 44.0 lbs. at (+45), (included in total fuel capacity), and undrainable oil of 1.5 lbs. at (-15),  
   (not included in oil capacity). 
 
NOTE 2.  The following placards must be displayed in the locations noted: 
   A. In front of and in clear view of the pilot: 
    "(1) This airplane must be operated as a utility category airplane in compliance 
    with the operating limitations as stated in the form of placards, markings and 
    manuals (pilot's check list)." 
    "(2) No acrobatic maneuvers including spins approved.  See pilot's check list for 
    approved maneuvers." 
    "(3)Maximum flap extended speed 91 knots (105 mph)." 
    "(4)         POWER CHART - 2600 RPM 
100/130 Grade Fuel 
Take-off Power Limit One Minute 
Continental O-470-2 Engine - McCauley 2A36C1/90M-0 Propeller 
Altitude S.L. 2,000 4,000 6,000 8,000 10,000 
M.C. Power 34.0 33.3 32.5 31.9 31.3 F.T. 
T.O. Power 36.0 34.5 33.6 33.0 32.5 - - - -" 
    "(5)Solo front seat only." 
   B. On Left and Right rear windows: 
"Do Not Open Window Above 126 knots (145 mph)" 
   C. On Left and Right front windows: 
     "Do Not Open Window Above 104 Knots (120 mph)" 
   D. In baggage compartment:  "Maximum Baggage 100 Pounds" 
   E.  Adjacent to fuel selector valve: 
"Usable Fuel Left Tank - 22.0 gallons" 
"Usable Fuel Right Tank - 22.0 gallons" 
"With full tanks take-off on left tank"

Rev. 7 5 3A11 
 
 
Specifications Pertinent to all Models  (cont’d) 
 
NOTE 3.  The following information shall be provided in the form of placards, markings, or manuals   
   (pilot's check list): 
   A.  Maximum Weight - 2,650 lbs. 
     C.G. limits 
      (+33.6) to (+42.3) at 2,150 lbs. 
      (+36.0) to (+42.3) at 2,650 lbs. 
      Straight line variation between points. 
    Datum - Forward face of firewall. 
   B. The following limited acrobatic maneuvers are approved: 
     Maneuvers  Safe Entry Speeds 
     Stalls Slow Deceleration 
     Steep Turns 116 knots (134 mph) 
     Spins Intentional spins prohibited 
     Lazy Eights                          116 Knots (134 mph) 
     Chandelle                            116 Knots (134 mph) 
   C. Maximum Take-Off Flap Setting 20°. 
   D. Airspeed and Load Factor Limitations: 
     Never Exceed Speed 173.5 Knots (200 mph) 
     Maximum Structural Cruise Speed 134.6 Knots (155 mph) 
     Maneuvering Speed 116 Knots (134 mph) 
     Flap Extended Speed   91 Knots (105 mph) 
     Maximum Load Factors 0° Flaps - +4.4 to -1.8 
    Flaps Extended - +3.5 
   E. Fuel in tanks when gauges register "Empty" cannot be used safely in flight. 
   F. With full fuel tanks, take off and operate on left tank for 30 minutes. 
   G. Red arc on fuel gauge indicates no take-off. 
 
NOTE 4. 
 
WARNING:  Use of alcohol-based fuels can cause serious performance degradation and fuel 
system component damage, and is therefore prohibited on Cessna airplanes. 
 
 
 
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```

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