# TCDS A-643: Taylorcraft Inc. - Type: Type certificate data sheet - Status: Current - Holder: Taylorcraft Inc. - Revision: 2 - Revised: November 1, 1969 - Product: Aircraft, Small Airplane - Registered aircraft: 33, by the registry models matched to it (OpenAirDocs) - Data sheet PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/0a/24/0a24fd2735eb0da50db988030621fc60fdb50efcec095ed64694518f13f27af9 - FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/05870746D519C2768525673E00620B99.0001 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-643 ## Models (1) As the data sheet lists them. - A ## 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. 2 - - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION A-643 Revision 2 TAYLORCRAFT A November 1, 1969 AIRCRAFT SPECIFICATION NO. A-643 Type Certificate Holder: Taylorcraft, Inc. Connellsville Airport Connellsville, Pennsylvania 15425 I - Model A, A PCL-SM Engine Continental A-40-4 (See item 309 for optional engines) Engine limits For all operations, 2575 r.p.m. (40 hp.) Airspeed limits Level flight on climb 92 m.p.h. ( 80 knots) (True Ind.) Glide or dive 125 m.p.h. (109 knots) Propeller limits Max. permissible diameter, 75 inches Center of Gravity Landplane: (+16.0) to (+19.6) (C.G.) range Seaplane: (+18.1) to (+20.4) with Edo D-1070 floats (+17.0) to (+20.4) with Edo 54-1140 floats Empty weight C.G. range Landplane: (+17.3) to (+18.3) Seaplane : (+18.5) to (+19.7) with Edo 54-1140 floats None with Edo D-1070 floats. If empty weight C.G. falls within this range, it is unnecessary to check critical forward and aft C.G. positions. Ranges are not valid for non-standard arrangements. Maximum weight Landplane: 1050 lb. Seaplane: 1130 lb. No. of seats 2 (+23) Maximum baggage 30 lb. (+41) Fuel capacity 10 gal. (-12) Oil capacity 1 gal. Serial Nos. eligible 26 and up Required equipment Landplane: Items 101, 102, 103 Seaplane : Items 103, 151 or 351, 152. When Edo D-1070 floats are used, fuselage must conform to Dwg. A-A110, change "0". When Edo 54-1140 floats are used, fuselage must conform to Dwg. A-A165, Change "C". NOTE - Not eligible for original certification with single ignition engine after August 1, 1941. A-643 Page 2 Datum Landing edge of wing Certification basis Type Certificate No. 643 (Aero. Bulletin 7-A) Production basis None. Prior to original certification of each aircraft a FAA Inspector 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 subject to the provisions of Advisory Circular 21-2. Equipment: A plus (+) or minus (-) sign preceding the weight of an item of equipment indicates net weight change when that item is installed. Approval for the installation of all items of equipment listed herein has been obtained by the aircraft manufacturer except those items preceded by an asterisk (*). The asterisk denotes that approval has been obtained by someone other than the aircraft manufacturer. An item marked with an asterisk may not have been manufactured under a CAA monitored or approved quality control system, and therefore attention should be paid to workmanship and conformity with pertinent data called for in this specification. Propellers and Propeller Accessories 103. Propeller-wood, fixed or adjustable pitch 11 lb. (-47) 201. Everel propeller I-38-A, single blade +12 lb. Engines and Engine Accessories - Fuel and Oil System 306. (a) Cabin and carburetor heater - Wooster +4 lb. (b) Taylorcraft cabin heater A-L66 2 lb. 309. Engines (a) Continental A-40-3 Neglect wt. chg. Engine limits: For all operations, 2550 r.p.m. (37 hp.) (b) Continental A-40-5 (dual ignition) +11 lb. approx. Engine limits: For all operations, 2575 r.p.m. (40 hp.) 310. Pressure cowling - Greider Model A +2 lb. Landing Gear and Floats 101. 6.00-6 wheels - Shinn 102. Tail skid *151. Edo D-1070 floats with water rudders 149 lb. (This item plus item 152, seaplane fin, yield approx. 109 lb. net weight increase) 302. Tail wheels (a) 6 x 2.00 steerable +3 lb. (b) 6 x 2.00 steerable - Aircraft Associates +3 lb. (c) 6 x 2.00 free swiveling - Goodyear Commercial +1 lb. 304. 6.00-6 wheels with brakes - Shinn +5 lb. 305. Wheel pants 6 lb. *311. Skis Use act. wt. (a) Federal SA-1 (b) Richards 1-B (c) Air Transport 1220-480 (d) Alaska Airmotive Taylorcraft (e) Jennings TY-2 (f) Federal SC-1 (g) Marston 1200 (h) Heath 725 (i) Federal SKT-1 (j) Wesco A-15 installed in accordance with Western Aircraft Equipment Co. Dwgs. 148, 202 and 203. Page 3 A-643 *351. Edo 54-1140 float installation, including water rudders (This 140 lb. item plus item 152, seaplane fin, yield approx. 100 lb. net weight increase). Electrical Equipment 203. Battery and box 9 lb. (-17) 307. Navigation lights 3 lb. Miscellaneous 152. Auxiliary Seaplane Fin 303. Auxiliary Door ...END... ``` ## ADs (3, in force first) - [AD 2008-09-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-09-18): Wing strut attach fittings · Taylorcraft A, BF, BF-60 and 34 more. Effective Jun 6, 2008 - [AD 2008-04-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-04-09): Left and right wing front and aft lift struts · Taylorcraft 2000 19, BC, BC-65 and 35 more. Effective Mar 28, 2008 - [AD 51-09-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/51-09-03): Fuel Shutoff Valve Clip · Taylorcraft A, Army TG-6 Conversions, BF and 37 more ## Registered aircraft by registry model (OpenAirDocs) - [Taylorcraft A](https://openairdocs.org/model/taylorcraft-a): 28 aircraft (registry code 8850202) - [Taylor-Young "A"](https://openairdocs.org/model/taylor-young-a): 4 aircraft (registry code 8860102) - [Taylor-Coot A](https://openairdocs.org/model/taylor-coot-a): 1 aircraft (registry code 05611F1) ## STCs approved under this data sheet (25) - [STC SA01800SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01800SE): Fabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control.. TCW Technologies, LLC - [STC SA01861SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01861SE): Fabrication and installation of Landing Light Controller. TCW Technologies, LLC - [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 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 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 SA02283SE PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02283SE%20PAGE%202): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In Flight Data) CGR-30P. Electronics International Inc. - [STC SA02402SE PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02402SE%20PAGE%202): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In-Flight Data) CGR-30C. Electronics International Inc. - [STC SA02428AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02428AK): Installation of a hydraulically actuated ski drag assembly. Northern Airframes LLC - [STC SA02295SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02295SE): Installation of an alternate method of fastening aluminum wing ribs to wood spars. Rainbow Flying Service LLC - [STC SA02825NY PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02825NY%20PAGE%202): Installation of Aerospace Logic Aircraft Instruments. Aerospace Logic Inc. - [STC SA00068SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00068SE): Installation of fuel flow/pressure instruments. (W/TSIO-360-MB1). Electronics International Inc. - [STC SA01227SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01227SE): Farication of Vortex Generator Kit.. Micro AeroDynamics Inc - [STC SA02300AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02300AK): Installation of FAA approved sealed lift struts in accordance with Airframes, Inc., Master Drawing List No. 315, Revision B, dated October 2, 2007, or later FAA approved revision and Airframes, Inc. Installation Instructions, AFI-II-TCSTRUT, Revision A, dated October 8, 2007, or later FAA approved revision.. Northern Airframes LLC - [STC SA01944CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01944CH): Modify airplane to fly on unleaded automotive gasoline, 87 minimum antiknock index, per ASTM Specification D-439 or D-4818 of any volatility class, A through E, or 82UL AVGAS per ASTM D-6227.. Experimental Aircraft Association Inc. - [STC SA943GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA943GL): Superseded by STC SA01944CH. Modify to fly on unleaded automotive gasoline, 87 minimum antiknock index.. EAA Aviation Foundation - [STC SA1008WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1008WE): Installation of Poly-Fiber covering material.. Poly-Fiber Inc. - [STC SA489EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA489EA): Installation of ARP Inc. carburetor ice detection system. Aircraft & Rotorcraft Products (ARP) Inc - [STC SA00140LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00140LA): Installation of a replacement S & S Propeller model W7448A1-2.. S & S Propellers Inc - [STC SA7BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA7BO): Installation of a Teledyne Continental A-65 engine and motor mount, Sensenich M74CK propeller, engine cowl and nose bowl, instrument panel and instruments and rudder gap seals.. Stephenson John W - [STC SA4-1210](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-1210): Installation of Eonnex cover on aircraft surfaces.. Ceconite, Inc - [STC SA798EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA798EA): Installation of Monitair exhaust gas combustion monitor kit.. Rosemount Engineering Co - [STC SA4-906](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-906): Ceconite 101 covering of complete airframe.. Cooper Engineering Corporation --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.