TCDS A-535

Page No. 1 2 Rev. No. 1 1 CIVIL AERONAUTICS ADMINISTRATION A-535 Revision 1 FAIRCHILD 24 C8C 24 C8CS March 14, 1949 AIRCRAFT SPECIFICATION NO. A-535 Manufacturer Fairchild Personal Planes Division of Fairchild Engine and Airplane Corporation Winfield, Kansas I - Models 24 C8C, 3 PCLM: 24 C8CS, 3 PCSM Engine WARNER SUPER SCARAB Engine limits For all operations, 2050 rpm (145 hp) Airspeed limits Flaps extended 94 mph True Ind. Propeller limits Not available for fixed pitch propellers C.G. range Not available except for 24 C8C, serials 2679 and up with wing flaps: (+17.0) to (+23.5) Empty weight C.G. range None Maximum weights Landplane: Serials 2600 to 2660 incl.: 2150 lbs. Serial 2661 and up: 2400 lbs. Seaplane: Serials 2600 to 2660 incl.: 2390 lbs. (with L-2260 floats) 2431 lbs. (with 44-2425 floats) Serial 2661 and up: 2550 lbs. No. seats 3 Maximum baggage Landplane: Serials 2600 to 2660 incl., without flaps: 23 lbs. (as 3 place) 193 lbs. (as 2 place) Serials 2661 and up, without flaps: 170 lbs. Serials 2679 and up, with flaps: 100 lbs. Seaplane: Serials 2600 to 2660 incl.: none Serial 2661 and up: 46 lbs. Fuel capacity 40 gals. (20 gal. tank in each wing) (See Item 311) Oil capacity 3 or 5 gals. Serial Nos. eligible 2600 and up manufactured prior to Sept. 30, 1939. Approval expired as of that date. Required equipment Landplane: Items 101, 103, 104, 105, 106 and 107 Seaplane: Items 101, 103, 104, 155, 156 and 301 NOTE: Landplane serial numbers 2600 to 2660 may have tail wheel shock absorber unit with spring or spring plus oleo. Serial numbers 2661 and up must have spring plus oleo unit. NOTE: Seaplane type must have auxiliary fin installed. The fitting at the forward attachment of the auxiliary fin must have two gussets (one on each side). Landplane and seaplane type fuselages differ structurally. Seaplane type has several stronger members in fuselage in addition to rear front brace strut fittings. Specifications Pertinent to all Models Datum Wing leading edge Leveling means Not available Certification basis Approved Type Certificate No. 535 (expired) (Aero. Bulletin 7-A). Export eligibility (Will be furnished upon request to Office of Aviation Safety, Washington, D.C.) A-535 Page 2 Equipment: A Plus (+) or minus (-) sign preceding the weight of an item indicates net weight change when that item is installed. Propellers and Propeller Accessories 105. Propeller - fixed pitch wood 29 lbs. 301. Propeller - adjustable metal - Ham. Std. hub 7056, blades 19B1/2 -16 or -17 +33 lbs. Diameter - not over 7' 2", not under 7' 1/4" 313. Propeller - fixed pitch metal - Curtiss 55511 Use actual wt. change Engines and Engine Accessories - Fuel and Oil System 101. Engine ring cowl 13 lbs. 104. Starter 19 lbs. 305. Heater and ventilation 4 lbs. 311. Auxiliary 20 gal. fuel tank replacing rear passenger seat (Baggage may be increased 39 lbs.) 11 lbs. 358. Oil radiator 10 lbs. Landing Gear and Floats 102. Wheel Streamlines 11 lbs. 106. 6.50-10 wheel with brakes 107. 8 inch streamline tail wheel 155. Auxiliary fin replacing tail wheel 156. Floats (a) Edo L-2260 or (b) Edo 44-2425 312. Skis: Fairbanks MF-3 Electrical Equipment 103. Battery 27 lbs. 306. Landing lights 9 lbs. 307. Generator 15 lbs. 308. Generator - wind driven 10 lbs. 309. Larger battery +9 lbs. Interior Equipment 108. Baggage compartment (for 2-place) or extra seat (for 3-place) 11 lbs. 302. Three 1 1/2 minute flares (reduce baggage accordingly) 20 lbs. - END -