# TCDS A-2-569: Naval Aircraft Factory

- Type: Type certificate data sheet
- Status: Current
- Holder: Naval Aircraft Factory
- Revision: 5
- Revised: December 21, 1950
- Product: Aircraft, Small Airplane
- Certification basis: CAR 4a
- Registered aircraft: 145, by the registry models matched to it (OpenAirDocs)
- Data sheet PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/c8/7d/c87d63d7e5fd0bc2330dbbdfe7a32b7ac3042e0a321d68bea4c88f6b943aafa5
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/0EE9205997965E2E8525673C00660C38.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-2-569

## Models (1)

As the data sheet lists them.

- N3N-3

## 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. 5 5 4
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
CIVIL AERONAUTICS ADMINISTRATION
A-2-569
Revision 5
 NAVY
N3N-3
December 21, 1950
AIRCRAFT SPECIFICATION NO. A-2-569
Manufacturer Naval Aircraft Factory
Philadelphia, Penn.
I - Model N3N-3, 2 POLB
Engine Wright R-760-2, -4 or -8 built by Naval Aircraft Fact.
(Equivalent to Wright R-760E-T)
(See NOTE 2 for Lycoming engines and NOTE 3 for P & W TIB-3 engine)
Fuel 73 min. octane aviation gasoline
Engine limits For all operations, 2000 rpm (235 hp) (See NOTE 1(g) for placard)
Airspeed limits Level flight or climb   126 mph True Ind.
Glide or dive                152 mph True Ind.
(Glide or dive speed may be increased to 180 mph True Indicated if Max. Weight is restricted
to 2800 lbs.)
Propeller limits Diameter - not over 102 in.   (See NOTE 1(g) for additional limitations).
           not under 100 in.  (additional limitations.
C.G. range (-1.6) to (+7.0) at 3200 lbs. or less
(-1.6) to (+4.9) at 3400 lbs.
Straight line variation between points given.
3000
3100
3200
3300
3400
-2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
FRONT
LIMIT
REAR
LIMIT
INCHES
LBS.
  Empty weight C.G. range None
Datum Leading edge of lower wing
Leveling means Top surface of upper longerons in either cockpit.
Maximum weight 3200 lbs. (See NOTES 2 and 3 for 3400 lbs.)
No. seats 2 (one at +28 and one at +75)
Maximum baggage 20 lbs. (+100)
Fuel capacity 45 gals. (-11)
Oil capacity 3-3/4 gals. (-31)
Control surface movements Elevators Up 35° Down 25°
Elevator tab Up 15° Down 15°
Rudder Right 30° Left 30°
Aileron     Up 30° Down 18°
Certification basis CAR 4a.031
Serial Nos. All eligible per NOTES 1 AND 2
Required equipment Items 1, 101, 102, 103, 201, 202, and 403.
Propellers and Propeller Accessories
1. Propeller - adj. metal - Navy 5406AL or 5406AR hub 86 lbs.  (-80)
and 4350F blades (See NOTE 1(e) for restrictions)

A-2-569 2
Engines and Engine Accessories  (Fuel and Oil System)
101. Carburetor air heater assy.  (See NOTE 1(b) for modifications) 13 lbs.
102. Engine-driven fuel pump - Pesco R-400
103. Hand fuel pump
104. Fire ext. press. type (engine section) ( -9)
105. Carburetor air cleaner
106. Starter - hand cranking
107. Engine primer
Landing Gear
201. Bendix 30x5 fabricated wheels (-19.5)
202. 10x3 tail wheel (+183.5)
Electrical Equipment
301. Batter (See NOTE 1(c) for modifications) (-29)
302. Swivel panel light (front and rear)
303. Anchor (turtle back) light
304. Wing position lights
305. Tail light (See NOTE 1 (c) for modifications)
Interior Equipment
401. First-aid kit
402. Fire extinguisher - portable
403. Safety belts (two) - NAF 39941 (+28) & (+75)
404. Venturi tube
NOTE 1. Prior to certification, each aircraft must comply with the following:
(a) Firewall.  Firewall either to be completely replaced by, or covered or backed by, one of the following materials:
(1) Stainless steel  -  015 in. thick
(2) Nickel-chromium-iron alloy sheet  -  .015 in. thick
(3) Low carbon steel - .018 in. thick (aluminum coated or otherwise protected against corrosion)
(4) Monel metal - .018 in. thick
(5) Terne plate - .018 in. thick
(b) Carburetor Air Heater.  Carburetor air heater to be modified in accordance with Airworthiness Bulletin No. 83.
(c) Electrical System.  Battery and battey supports to be removed or, if battery is retained, a master switch, approved type tail
light, and battery to be installed and structure adjacent to battery to be painted with acid-proof paint.
(d) Cockpit Air Contamination.  The fuselage skin openings around landing gear members and any other openings leading
through the bottom of the fuselage or lower wing into the cockpits to be sealed with suitable boots or skin patches
to prevent engine exhaust from entering the cockpits and contaminating the air with carbon monoxide.
(e) Propeller.  If 9 ft. dia. propeller is installed, it should be reduced to 8 ft. 6 in. diameter.  Pitch setting at 42 in. sta.
for 8 ft. 6 in. dia. blades - 11°. Setting may be 14.6° if max. weight is restricted to 2800 lbs.  Propeller to be indexed so
that blades are 45° ahead of the locating screw on the propeller shaft (in the direction of rotation).
(f) Spin Placard.  Placards reading "Intentional Spinning Prohibited" to be installed in both cockpits.
(g) Engine Operation Placard.  Placards reading "Avoid Continuous Operation above 1800 rpm or below 1680 rpm" to
be installed in both cockpits.
(h) Solo Flying Placard.  Placard reading "Fly Solo from Front Cockpit Only" to be installed in rear cockpit unless complete
set of engine controls are installed in rear cockpit.
(i) Instrument Marking.  Tachometer to be marked at 2000 rpm.  Airspeed indicator to be marked at 126 mph and 152 mph.
(j) Fuel and oil Markings.  The words "Fuel", "73 octane", and "45 gallons" to be marked on or adjacent to fuel filler
cap.  The words "Oil" and "3-3/4 gallons" to be marked on or adjacent to oil filler cap.
NOTE 2. Eligible for installation of Lycoming R-680-E3, -E3A, or -E3B engine (military designation R-680-9 or R-680-13).  The
following are applicable to this installation:
(a) Fuel - min. 87 octane aviation gasoline.
(b) Engine limits:  Maximum continuous, 2200 rpm (285 hp)
Take-off (one minute), 2300 rpm (300 hp)
(c) Airspeed limits:
Level flight or climb 126 mph True Ind.
Glide or dive         164 mph True Ind.
(d) Propeller - Ham. Std. Constant Speed, 2B20 Hub, 6135A-9 Blades, 1012-A1 Governor.
(e) Propeller limits:  Pitch settings at 42 in. sta. -Low 9°, high 19°; dia. 8'3" max., 8'1" min.
(f) Powerplant installation - AT-10 exhaust, carburetor heater muff, and oil tank (6 gals.) may be installed without
modification.  No cowling or engine baffles may be used unless flight tested by CAA representatives.
(g) Maximum weight - 3400 lbs. provided that wheels and tires having an approved rating of 1700 lbs. each
(or greater) are installed.  (BT-13 or BT-15 wheels, tires, and axles are satisfactory.)
(h) Engine mount - Satisfactory engine mounts have been substantiated by the following modifiers:
Brandt, Perkins, and Brandt, Marysville, Calif., Drawing No. 1.
Rankin Aivation Industries, Tulare, Calif., Drawing dated February, 1947.
South Delta Aviation Service, Rolling Fork, Miss., Original R-760 mount modified for Lycoming R-680 engine.

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(i) Fuel pumps - Wobble (U.A.P. Type D-2) Engine Driven (AN 4100 CE)
(j) NOTE 1, parts (b), (e), (g), (i) and (j) are not applicable to this installation.  Required equipment items 1, 101,
102, 103, and 201 should be replaced by corresponding items specified in this note.
NOTE 3. Eligible for installation of Pratt and Whitney T1B-3 (R-985-AN-1 or -AN-3) engine.  The following are applicable
to this installation:
(a) Fuel - minimum 87 octane aviation gasoline
(b) Engine limits - Maximum continuous, 37.5 in. Hg., 2300 rpm (450 hp)
                Take-off (one minute), 37.5 in. Hg., 2300 rpm (450 hp)
With these power ratings, a minimum of 67 1/2 gals. of fuel capacity must be provided except in Restricted Category
aircraft (certificated prior to October 11, 1950) in which case the airplane must be placarded to be re-fueled for each
hour of operation.
(c) Airspeed limits - Level flight or climb 100 mph True Ind.
              Glide or dive             120 mph True Ind.
(d) Propeller
(1) Ham. Std., two-position, 2D30 hub, 6101A-12 to -18 blades
Diameter - not over 108 in., not under 102 in.
Low pitch limit at 42 in. R. 13.5°
High pitch limit at 42 in. R. 18.0°
(2) Western Propeller Co. model W2-1-9'-0" (ground adjustable)
Diameter - not over 108 in., not under 106 in.
Pitch setting at 42 in. R. 12.5°
(3) Ham. Std., 5406 hub with 1945-6 blades, 1C1-12 blades, 33C1 blades or A3A1-12  blades
Diameter with 1C1-12 blades - not over 108 in., not under 100 in.
  Pitch setting at 42 in. R. 12.5°
Diameter with 1945-6, 33C1 or A3A1-12 blades - not over 108 in., not under 106 in.
  Pitch setting at 42 in. R. (33C1 blades) 12.5°
  Pitch setting at 42 in. R. (A3A1-12 blades) 12.5°
    Index A3A1-12 propeller at 0° to crank throw
  Pitch setting at 42 in. R. (1945-6 blades) 13.3°.
(e) C.G. range - (-1-6) to (+4.9) at 3400 lbs.
(f) Powerplant installation:  BT-13 exhaust collector, carburetor heater muff, oil tank, oil cooler (Model U.A.P. U-3170-W-D5)
and air cleaner may be installed provided the heater muff is suitable modified to insure adequate heat rise.  No outside
cowling or engine baffle may be used unless flight tested by CAA representatives.
(g) Maximum weight - 3400 lbs. provided that wheels and tires having an approved rating of 1700 lbs. each (or greater) are
installed.  (BT-13 or BT-15 wheels, tires and axles are satisfactory.)  (For Restricted Category take-off weight for airplanes
certificated prior to October 11, 1950, see NOTE 4.)
(h) Engine mount - Satisfactory engine mounts have been substantiated by the following modifiers:
(1) Marsh Aviation Co., P.O. Box 1031, Phoenix, Arizona. Dwg. No. MA-3.
(2) Albert D. Waite, 3133 McKinley Blvd., Sacramento, Calif. Dwg. No. 1
(3) Quick Flying Service, 2427 E. Buchanan St., Phoenix, Arizona.  Dwg. No. Q985N3
 (4) Goettl's Metalcraft Co., 2431 E. Buchanan St., Phoenix, Arizona   Dwg. No. G2352M
(i) Fuel pumps -
(1) Engine-driven Chandler Evans, Type F (AN4100)
(2) Hand wobble model U.A.P. D-3
(j) NOTE 1 parts (b), (e), (g), (h), (i) and (j) are not applicable to this installation.
NOTE 4. Model N3N-3 aircraft which are eligible for 3400 lbs. and were certificated in the Restricted Category prior to October 11, 1950,
may continue to be operated with the following limitations with the engines listed in NOTES 2 or 3:
(a) Maximum take-off weight 3740 lbs.
Maximum landing weight       3400 lbs.
*Maneuvering speed at maximum weight    114 mph
C.G. range                                  (-1.6) to (+4.9)
(b) The following placards must be in full view of the pilot:
(1) *"Maneuvering speed at maximum weight not to exceed 114 mph."
(2) "Intentional spins prohibited."
All original certification in the Restricted Category after October 11, 1950, must be in accordance with CAR and CAM 8.
*Airplanes with "Level flight or climb" speed less than 114 mph should have "maneuvering" speed reduced to
  correspond with "level flight or climb" speed.
.....END.....
```

## ADs (1, in force first)

- [AD 60-03-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/60-03-06): Control Stick · Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3

## Registered aircraft by registry model (OpenAirDocs)

- [Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3](https://openairdocs.org/model/naval-aircraft-factory-n3n-3): 145 aircraft (registry code 6120202)

## STCs approved under this data sheet (34)

- [STC SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC
- [STC SA7965SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA7965SW): Application of fabric and polyurethane finishing system.. Shady Aviation LLC
- [STC SA4503NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4503NM): Remove original cloth covering and install Ceconite covering. Ceconite Division of Poly-Fiber Inc.
- [STC SA01967WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01967WI): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas. General Aviation Modifications Inc.
- [STC SA04776NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04776NY): The HIPEC Covering and Finishing System must be performed and maintained. HIPEC Aircraft Coatings Inc.
- [STC SA1151NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1151NW): Installation of the Flight Grip Model 135 Control Stick Grip. Air Products & Parts LLC
- [STC SA6070NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA6070NM): Installation of a 'quick-disconnect drain plug' on the engine rocker sump for the oil drain retrieval system after engine shutdown.. West Coast Air Creations
- [STC SA01406NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01406NY): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K017 on single and multi-engine fixed light aircraft and
rotary wing. Airwolf Filter Corporation
- [STC SA02428SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02428SE): Installation of an Air Stream Switch for an electric time recording device on non-pressurized aircraft. Henry F Rogers/David E Polley
- [STC SA01734SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01734SE): Application of Stewart Systems synthetic fabric covering system to aircraft fuselage, wings, tail surfaces, control surfaces and related parts.. Andrew D. Humphrey
- [STC SA00478CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00478CH): Installation of Cooper Superflite 102 Fabric.. Aviation Products Systems Inc.
- [STC SA02033AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02033AT): Modification to install an air-oil separator to prevent oil from being aspirated from the engine breather line.. M-20 Oil Separators LLC
- [STC SA01736SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01736SE): ONE-ONLY: Installation of a Pratt & Whitney R-985-AN-14B engine, a Hamilton Standard propeller having a 2D30 hub and 6101A -12 to -18 blades and a Hamilton Standard 1A2G5 propeller governor.. Kahle Jack.
- [STC SA00402SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00402SE): Installation of a remote spin-on oil filter adapter. (GC-1B w/Lycoming or Cont 360 engine installed). Aviation Development Corporation
- [STC SA8075SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA8075SW): Installation of fiberglass covering. (M-62 SERIES PT-19) (G-73 SCHWEIZER). Razorback Fabrics Inc
- [STC SA1008WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1008WE): Installation of Poly-Fiber covering material.. Poly-Fiber Inc.
- [STC SA1185GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1185GL): Install Cooper Superflite 102 fabric.. Cooper Aviation Supply Company, Inc.
- [STC SA02520AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02520AT): Installation of M-20 Oil Separator, model 600-WP.. M-20 Oil Separators LLC
- [STC SA2477WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2477WE): Installation of automatic flagman model number 4.. R-S Sales Inc.
- [STC ST09870SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST09870SC): Installation of Mechanical Window Shades.. Lou Martin & Associates
- [STC SA2-952](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2-952): Installation of fiberglass covering.. Razorback Fabrics Inc
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- [STC SA2551NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2551NM): Modification of lower forward fuselage.. Ray Pool Dusters INC
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- [STC SA1351WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1351WE): Replace existing fabric on wings, fuselage, empennage, and/or control surfaces, with Ceconite101 material. (262A Series -12). Ceconite Inc
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- [STC SA4-779](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-779): Eonite covering on rudder.. Lott William C
- [STC SA1135CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1135CE): Installation of center float and two outrigger floats.. Air Classics Inc
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