# TCDS A-642: The Waco Aircraft Company - Type: Type certificate data sheet - Status: Current - Holder: The Waco Aircraft Company - Revision: 0 - Revised: June 30, 1949 - Product: Aircraft, Small Airplane - Registered aircraft: 191, by the registry models matched to it (OpenAirDocs) - Data sheet PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/22/36/2236ae2a32195f07ea5644b33db84779ca0dfc2b7525faeaaace2aeb3421ee07 - FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/BCE29DF84F0FD8E28525673F00499273.0001 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-642 ## Models (2) As the data sheet lists them. - UPF-7 - VPF-7 ## 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 Rev. No. - - - Reformatted 3/94. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE CIVIL AERONAUTICS ADMINISTRATION A-642 WACO UPF-7 VPF-7 June 30, 1949 AIRCRAFT SPECIFICATION NO. A-642 Manufacturer Waco Aircraft Co. Troy, Ohio I - Model UPF-7, 2 POLB, Approved June 5, 1937 (Same as Model YPF-7, ATC 586, except for engine installation). Engine Continental W670K (See Item 325 for optional engines). Fuel 65 min. octane aviation gasoline Engine limits For all operations, 2175 rpm (225 hp) Airspeed limits Level flight or climb 158 m.p.h. True Ind. Glide or dive 214 m.p.h. True Ind. Propeller limits Maximum permissible diameter 99 in. (May be increased to 102 in. with Item 313 installed). C.G. range (-12.6) to (-4.0) Maximum weight 2650 lbs. No. seats 2 (1 (-4), pilot at (+38)) Eligible with a two-place front seat if installed in accordance with Waco Dwg. Nos. 23702 to 23718, inclusive. (See NOTE 2). Maximum baggage 25 lbs. (+69) (See NOTE 2 regarding 100 lbs. baggage capacity). Fuel capacity 50 gals. (2 tanks in center section at 25 gals.) (-13) Oil capacity 4 gals. (-43) Control surface movements Aileron 23° up 13° down Elevator 40° up 17° down Rudder 30° right 30° left Serial Nos. eligible 4659 and up (See NOTE 3) Required equipment Items 101, 103, 104, 105 and 106. II - Model VPF-7, 2 POLB, Approved June 5, 1937 (Same as Model UPF-7 except engine. Empty weight approximately 10 lbs. greater). Engine Continental W670M or M1 Fuel 80 min. octane aviation gasoline Engine limits For all operations, 2175 rpm (240 hp M) or (250 hp M1) Airspeed limits Level flight or climb 158 m.p.h. True Ind. Glide or dive 214 m.p.h. True Ind. Propeller limits Maximum permissible diameter 99 in. (May be increased to 102 in. with Item 313 installed). C.G. range (-12.6) to (-4.0) Maximum weight 2650 lbs. No. seats 2 (1 (-4), pilot at (+38)) Eligible with a two-place front seat if installed in accordance with Waco Dwg. Nos. 23702 to 23718, inclusive. (See NOTE 2). Maximum baggage 25 lbs. (+69) (See NOTE 2 regarding 100 lbs. baggage capacity). Fuel capacity 50 gals. (2 tanks in center section at 25 gals.) (-13) Oil capacity 4 gals. (-50) Control surface movements Aileron 23° up 13° down Elevator 40° up 17° down Rudder 30° right 30° left A-642 Page 2 Serial Nos. eligible 4659 and up (See NOTE 3) Required equipment Items 101, 103, 104, 105 and 106. Specifications Pertinent to All Models Datum Lower wing leading edge Leveling means Lower surface of upper wing at strut points. Certification basis Type Certificate No. 642 (Aero. Bulletin 7A requirements). Production basis None. Prior to original certification a CAA representative must perform a detailed inspection for workmanship, materials, and conformity with the approved technical data, and a check of the flight characteristics. Export eligibility Eligible for export to all countries except as follows subject to the provisions of ASR 312 (MOP 2-4 contains the same information): Canada - Landplane eligible Skiplane not eligible. Equipment: A plus (+) or minus (-) sign preceding the weight of an optional items indicates the net weight change between that item and the equivalent required item. Propellers and Propeller Accessories 105. Propeller - Curtiss Model 55501 - Max. dia. 8'0" - must be installed with blades at right angles to engine crankthrow (either 90 or 270 degree position). Restrict engine operation to 2000 rpm maximum and placard tachometer accordingly. 54 lbs. (-77) 206 or 316. Propellers (a) Fixed pitch wood -12 lbs. (-77) (b) Adjustable metal +24 lbs. (-77) Engines and Engine Accessories - Fuel and Oil System 101 or 307c. Starter (Eclipse E-80) 20 lbs. (-47) 203 or 307a & b. Starters (a) (Hand inertia) +2 lbs. (-47) (b) (Eclipse F-141) +10 lbs. (-47) 205 or 310. Engine shielding 11 lbs. (-60) 207 or 323. Engine ring cowl 28 lbs. (-61) 210 or 304. One or two extra 12-1/2 gallon fuel tanks in upper wing +15 lbs. ea. (-13) 305. 4-3/4 oil tank No weight change 325. Engine, Continental (Model UPF-7 only) (a) W670K1 Engine limits - For all operations, 2200 rpm (230 hp) (b) W670-6A or W670-6N Engine limits - For all operations, 2075 rpm (220 hp) Landing Gear and Floats 103. 7.50-10 wheels (Hayes 750M) and tires 60 lbs. (-24) 104. 10-1/2 in. streamline tail wheel 6 lbs. (+158) 208 or 301. Wheel streamlines (a) Pants 23 lbs. (-23) (b) Cuffs 4 lbs. (-23) 209 or 314. Cactus Proof Tubes +10 lbs. (-24) 313. 8.50-10 tires +5 lbs. (-24) 318. Tail wheel lock 2 lbs. (+15) 324. 10 in. smooth contour tail wheel 5 lbs. (+158) 326. Skis (Eligible on any airplane of these models provided the propeller installation meets the minimum 9 in. ground clearance. The maximum weight for the skiplane will be the same as for the corresponding landplane or that shown in parenthesis after each ski model, whichever is less.) Use actual weight change (a) Federal SA-6 (Maximum 3000 lbs.) (b) Federal SC-6 (Maximum 4600 lbs.) (c) Federal SC-4 (Maximum 2850 lbs.) (d) Federal SC-4B (Maximum 2850 lbs.) (e) Richards Steel Ski (Maximum 4000 lbs.) A-642 Page 3 Electrical Equipment 102 or 309. (a) Battery (Exide 6-TS-13) 42 lbs. (-37) (b) Battery (Reading ARL-11) 25 lbs. (-37) 204 or 308. Generators (a) (Eclipse LV-180) 18 lbs. (-47) (b) (Eclipse G-2) 21 lbs. (-47) (c) (Eclipse D-2) 26 lbs. (-47) 302. Landing lights (Grimes retractable) +11 lbs. Interior Equipment 106 or 311. Seats (a) Adjustable single front seat 8 lbs. (-4) (b) Adjustable single rear seat 8 lbs. (+38) 211 or 303. Flares - Three 1-1/2 min. +17 lbs. (+100) 306. Miscellaneous extra instruments (a) Front 25 lbs. (-21) (b) Rear 25 lbs. (+15) 319. Parachutes or parachute type seats 320. Leather upholstering 321. Front cockpit cold air ventilator 5 lbs. (-48) 322. (a) Front seat cushions 5 lbs. (-4) (b) Rear seat cushions 5 lbs. (+38) Miscellaneous (not listed above) 201. Miscellaneous items as noted in approved weight and balance report 312. Front cockpit cover +6 lbs. (-4) 315. Coupe top +15 lbs. (+42) 317. Special paint +25 lbs. (+17) 327. Winter front 8 lbs. (-68) 328. Blind flying hood (Dwg. No. 23649) 3 lbs. (+38) 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. NOTE 2. Serial Nos. 4650 through 4658 eligible with upper wing dihedral, small center section cut out, 2 passengers at (-4), baggage capacity of 100 lbs. (+69) and 25 lbs. (-23), narrow type landing gear (approximately 75 in. tread) and minor structural changes. ...END... ``` ## ADs None name its models. ## Registered aircraft by registry model (OpenAirDocs) - [Waco UPF-7](https://openairdocs.org/model/waco-upf-7): 189 aircraft (registry code 9601302) - [Waco VPF-7](https://openairdocs.org/model/waco-vpf-7): 2 aircraft (registry code 9601304) - [Waco/Ely UPF-7](https://openairdocs.org/model/waco-ely-upf-7): 0 aircraft (registry code 9602504) - [Waco/Flock UPF-7](https://openairdocs.org/model/waco-flock-upf-7): 0 aircraft (registry code 9602406) ## STCs approved under this data sheet (30) - [STC SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC - [STC SA00079NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00079NY): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K008 on single and multi engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Teledyne Continental reciprocating engines of 450 horsepower or less.. Airwolf Filter Corporation - [STC SA7965SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA7965SW): Application of fabric and polyurethane finishing system.. Shady Aviation LLC - [STC SA01757WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01757WI): To allow the use of UL91 or UL94 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Swift Fuels 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 SA01831WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01831WI): To allow the use of UL91 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Petersen Aviation Inc - [STC SA02268CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02268CH): Installation of Airwolf Filter Corp. Air Oil Separator. Airwolf Filter Corporation - [STC SA02498CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02498CH): Installation of Cleveland Wheel and barke Kit 199-64 (including 30-28D brake assembly and 40-40B wheel assembly). Rare Aircraft Ltd - [STC SA2586NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2586NM): Installation of J.P. Instruments temperature monitoring systems.. J P Instruments - [STC SA01807NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01807NY): Increase the maximum certified weight to 2880 lbs.. Rare Aircraft Ltd - [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 SA00478CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00478CH): Installation of Cooper Superflite 102 Fabric.. Aviation Products Systems Inc. - [STC SA01669CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01669CH): Installation of Challenger Reusable Air Filter. Challenger Aviation Products Inc. - [STC SA00556SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00556SE): Replacement of airplane fuselage frame structure with The WACO Aircraft Co. Inc. fuselage.. Rare Aircraft Ltd - [STC SA00432SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00432SE): Installation of EGT 701 series fuel flow instrument.. J P Instruments - [STC SA00861SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00861SE): Installation of J.P. Instruments (JPI) fuel flow indicating system. J P Instruments - [STC SA02237SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02237SE): Installation of Cleveland Wheel 40-40B and Brake 30-28D (Kit No. 199-64). Kevin Kreiter - [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 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 SA00068LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00068LA): Installation of tail wheel adapter ring.. R-R-R-Russ Aircraft - [STC SA00373LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00373LA): Installation of engines, modified with addition of a Jacobs shielded ignition harness.. Aero Engines Inc - [STC SA2-952](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2-952): Installation of fiberglass covering.. Razorback Fabrics Inc - [STC SA2081CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2081CE): Operation of airplane on unleaded automotive gasoline, 87 minimum antiknock index and leaded automotive gasoline, 88 minimum antiknock index (RON+MON)/2. Intermixing with aviation gasoline also approved.. Petersen Aviation Inc - [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 - [STC SA4-1210](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-1210): Installation of Eonnex cover on aircraft surfaces.. Ceconite, Inc - [STC SA471NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA471NW): Installation of a metalized fuselage covering. Stark, Robert C. - [STC SA4-1567](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-1567): Ceconite 101 covering of complete aircraft.. 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