# TCDS 4A11: Beecraft Associates Incorporated - Type: Type certificate data sheet - Status: Current - Holder: Beecraft Associates Incorporated - Revision: 0 - Revised: October 27, 1954 - Product: Aircraft, Small Airplane - Certification basis: Part 1 - Data sheet PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/68/7c/687c3b8f49848aa6081d0ce7f402b537f19fe03930640d3cf3faee442e5144c0 - FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/EC5E269F4F1C2B6D8525672F00429136.0001 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/tcds/4A11 ## Models (1) As the data sheet lists them. - HoneyBee (HB) ## 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 Rev No. - - Reformatted 11/93. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE CIVIL AERONAUTICS ADMINISTRATION 4A11 BEECRAFT HoneyBee (HB) October 27, 1954 AIRCRAFT SPECIFICATION NO. 4A11 Manufacturer: Beecraft Associates, Incorporated 1536 Missouri Street San Diego 9, California I - Model HoneyBee HB, 1 PCLM (Normal Category), Approved December 17, 1953 Engine Continental A-65-8 Fuel 80 min. octane aviation gasoline Engine limits For all operations, 2300 rpm (65 hp) Airspeed limits Vp (Maneuvering speed) 97 mph ( 84 knots) True Ind. Vc (Max. structural cruising speed) 108 mph ( 94 knots) True Ind. Vne (Never exceed speed) 136 mph (118 knots) True Ind. C.G. range (61.1) to (64.0) Empty weight C.G. range (61.2) to (62.0). When the empty C.G. falls within the range given, complete computations of critical fore and aft C.G. portions are unnecessary. Range is not valid for non-standard loadings. Datum 52.75 in. forward of wing leading edge. (at nose of propeller spinner). Leveling means Left window sill. Maximum weight 860 lbs. No. seats 1 (68.5) Maximum baggage 25 lbs. (92.5) Fuel capacity 8.8 gals. (42) (8.0 gal. usable - See Note 1) Oil capacity 4 qts. (26) Control surface movements Aileron - 37.5 degrees up & 25 degrees down ) Elevator motion - 18.5 degrees up & 11.5 degrees down ) Rudder motion - 30 degrees up with 20 degrees down ) Elerudder Max. elerudder ) movements travel - 45 degrees up and 26 degrees down ) Serial Nos. eligible No. 1 only Required equipment In addition to the pertinent required basic equipment specified in CAR 3, the following items of equipment must be installed: 1(a), 201(a), 202(a), 203(a), 204(a), 401, 402. Specifications Pertinent to all Models Certification basis Type Certificate No. 4A11 (CAR 3 as amended to November 1, 1949 plus Amendments 1-10 incl.) Production basis None. Export eligibility Eligible for export to all countries subject to the provisions of MOP 2-4 except as follows: Canada - Landplane only eligible. 4A11 Page 2 Equipment: Propellers and Propeller Accessories 1. (a) Propeller - Flottorp 65A66 or any other fixed-pitch wood propeller which is 10 lbs. (7) eligible for the engine power and speed and which meets the following limits: Static rpm at maximum permissible throttle setting: No over 1900 rpm, not under 1800 rpm. No additional tolerance permitted. Diameter: Not over 65 in., not under 63 in. Landing Gear 201. Two main wheel-brake assemblies (a) Wheels: Goodrich Model 841 (80.5) Wheel assembly D-3-13 (Mod.) Modification in accordance with Beecraft Report D-1, Page 54d. Brakes: Goodrich Expander Tube Assembly D-2-113. 202. (a) Two main wheel 4 ply-rating tires, 5.00-4 (with regular tubes) (80.5) 203. One steerable nose wheel assembly, 5.00-4 (a) Firestone Assembly Dwg. 5C2M-1 (25) 204. (a) One nose wheel 4 ply-rating tire (with regular tube) (25) Interior Equipment 401. Seat belt: Air associates Mod. M5100 labeled "Meets Requirements of TSO-C22." 402. Shoulder harness: In accordance with Beecraft Report D-1, Page 70 NOTE 1. The airplane weight and balance must be m aintained in accordance with the limitations contained in this specification and placards installed in the airplane. The weight empty must include all items of required equipment and 0.8 gallons of unusable and ungageable fuel which cannot be used safely in all attitudes of flight. NOTE 2. The following placards must be installed in full view of the pilot: (a) "This airplane must be operated as a normal category airplane in compliance with the operating limitations stated in the form of placards and markings. No acrobatic maneuvers (including spins) are approved. The shoulder harness must be worn for take-offs and landings." (b) "Airplane Flight Manual - Placard Beecraft Associates - Model HoneyBee Max. certificated gross wt. - 860 lbs Airplane empty (including 5 lbs. of ungageable fuel) - 609 lbs. Airplane empty center of gravity position - 61.2 inches aft of datum Useful load - Pilot - 170 lbs. Baggage - 25 lbs. Fuel - 48 lbs. (53 lbs. total capacity) Oil - 8 lbs. Total 251 lbs. Center of gravity limits - 61.1 in. to 64.0 in. aft of datum Datum - Most forward point of propeller spinner (52.75 in. ahead of wing leading edge) Airplane leveling means is the left window sill. All acrobatic maneuvers including spins are prohibited. Limit load factor - 3.8 Power off stall speed 53 mph TIAS. Power plant Continental A-65-8. Propeller Flottorp 65A66. Max. continuous power 65 HP 2300 rpm full throttle." (c) "Maximum Endurance Max. continuous power 1 hr. 20 min. Max. cruise power 1 hr. 45 min. -END- ``` ## ADs None name its models. ## Registered aircraft by registry model (OpenAirDocs) - [Bee HONEY BEE](https://openairdocs.org/model/bee-honey-bee): 0 aircraft (registry code 1110102) ## STCs approved under this data sheet (6) - [STC SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC - [STC SA00081NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00081NY): Installation of Iceman Aviation Supplies, Inc. Carburetor Ice Detector.. Alcor LLC - [STC SA10077SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA10077SC): Installation of push-button starter system.. Hartzell Engine Technologies, LLC - [STC SA593CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA593CH): Install Champion SlickSTART magneto booster system.. Champion Aerospace LLC - [STC SA489EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA489EA): Installation of ARP Inc. carburetor ice detection system. 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