- Holder
- Thomas Gores
- Revision
- 9
- Revised
- February 23, 2022
- Status
- Current
- Product
- Aircraft · Small Airplane
- Models
- 7
- Registered
- 235 aircraft
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Models · 7
| Model | Also known as | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 50-C | Formerly Aeronca | |
| KCA | Formerly Aeronca | |
| S-65-C | Formerly Aeronca | |
| S-65-CA | Formerly Aeronca | |
| 65-CA (Army L-3F) | Formerly Aeronca | |
| S-50-C | Formerly Aeronca | |
| 65-C | Formerly Aeronca |
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STC SA04652CHTo allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specificationSTC SA00079NYInstallation 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.STC SA7965SWApplication of fabric and polyurethane finishing system.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET NO. A-675
Type Certificate Holder: Thomas Gores
12008 W Belmar Dr.
Franklin, Wisconsin 53132
Type Certificate Holder Record: Mr. William J. Gores
12008 Belmar Dr.
Franklin, Wisconsin 53132
1- Model KCA, 2 PCLM, Approved April 26, 1938.
Model 50-C, 2 PCLM, Approved August 11, 1938 (Same as KCA except for wider cabin and modified engine
cowling).
Model S-50-C, 2 PCSM, Approved August 11, 1938 (Same as 50-C except for the landing gear).
KCA 2 PCLM 50-C 2 PCLM S-50-C 2 PCSM
Engines Continental A-50-1 Continental A-50-1 Continental A-50-1
(See Item 307 (a), (b), (c), (d), and (e))
Fuel
73 min. octane av. gas
73 min. octane av. gas
73 min. octane av. gas
Engine Limits (for all operations) 1900 r.p.m (50 h.p) 1900 r.p.m (50 h.p) 1900 r.p.m (50 h.p)
Airspeed Limits (CAS)
Level flight or climb
100 m.p.h ( 87 knots)
100 m.p.h ( 87 knots)
95 m.p.h ( 82 knots)
Glide or dive 135 m.p.h (117 knots) 135 m.p.h (117 knots) 129 m.p.h (112 knots)
Propeller Limits
Maximum permissible diameter
81 in.
81 in.
76 in.
C.G.Range (+13.4) to (+20.5) (+13.4) to (+20.7) (+14.1) to (+21.1)
Empty Weight C.G. Range (+13.9) to (+20.3) with
standard fuel tank only.
(+13.9) to (+17.4) with
Item 312(a) installed.
(+14.3) to (+20.5) with
standard fuel tank only.
(+14.3) to (+17.6) with
Item 312(a) installed.
(+15.1) to (+21.2) with
standard fuel tank only.
(+15.1) to (+18.3) with
Item 312(a) installed.
When the empty weight C.G. falls within these ranges, it is unnecessary to
check critical C.G. positions. Ranges are not valid for non-standard
arrangements.
Maximum Weight 1150 lbs. 1150 lbs. 1253 lbs.
No. of Seats 2 (+21) 2 (+21) 2 (+21)
Page No. 1 2 3 4 5 6
Rev No. 9 7 7 7 8 7
Reformatted 7/94.
A-675
Revision 9
AERONCA
KCA
50-C
S-50-C
65-C
S-65-C
(L-3F) 65-CA
S-65-CA
February 23, 2022
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KCA 2 PCLM 50-C 2 PCLM S-50-C 2 PCSM
Maximum Baggage 40 lbs. (+45) 40 lbs. (+45) 40 lbs. (+45)
Fuel Capacity (see Item 312 (a)) 10 gal. (-10) 12 gal. (-10) 12 gal. (-10)
Oil Capacity 1 gal. (-21) 1 gal. (-21) 1 gal. (-21)
Control Surface Movements Elevators 30°up; 30°down
Rudder 30° right; 30° left
Ailerons not available
Elevators 30°up; 30°down
Rudder 30° right; 30° left
Ailerons not available
Elevators 30°up; 30°down
Rudder 30° right; 30° left
Ailerons not available
Serial No. Eligible KCA-1 and up C-1018 and up C-1018 and up
Required Equipment Items 101(a), 102, 103
104, and 105
Items 101(a), 102, 103
104, and 105
Items 103, 104, 105, and
151
Not eligible for original certification with single ignition engines after August 1, 1941.
II – Model 65-C, 2 PCLM, Approved June 7, 1939 (Same as 50-C except for the engine installation).
Model S-65-C, 2 PCSM, Approved June 7, 1939 (Same as 65-C except for the landing gear).
65-C 2 PCLM S-65-C 2 PCSM
Engines Continental A-65-1 Continental A-65-1
(See Item 307 (f), (g), and (h))
Fuel
73 min. octane av. gas
73 min. octane av. gas
Engine Limits (for all operations) 2350 r.p.m. (65 hp.) 2350 r.p.m. (65 hp.)
Airspeed Limits (CAS)
Level flight or climb
100 m.p.h. ( 87 knots)
95 m.p.h. ( 82 knots)
Glide or dive 135 m.p.h (117 knots) 129 m.p.h. (112 knots)
Propeller Limits
Maximum permissible diameter
81 in.
76 in.
C.G. Range (+13.4) to (+20.7) (+14.1) to (+21.1)
Empty Weight C.G. Range (+14.3) to (+20.5) with standard fuel
tank only.
(+14.3) to (+17.6) with Item 312(a)
installed.
(+15.1) to (+21.2) with standard fuel
tank only.
(+15.1) to (+18.3) with Item 312(a)
installed.
When the empty weight C.G. falls within these ranges, it is unnecessary to check
critical C.G. positions. Ranges are not valid for non-standard arrangements.
Maximum Weights
1150 lbs.
1253 lbs.
No. of Seats 2 (+21) 2 (+21)
Maximum Baggage 40 lbs. (+45) 40 lbs. (+45)
Fuel Capacity (see Item 312(a)) 12 gal. (-10) 12 gal. (-10)
Oil Capacity 1 gal. (-21) 1 gal. (-21)
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65-C 2 PCLM S-65-C 2 PCSM
Control Surface Movements Elevators 30°up; 30°down
Rudder 30° right; 30° left
Ailerons not available
Elevators 30°up; 30°down
Rudder 30° right; 30° left
Ailerons not available
Serial No. Eligible C-1018 and up C1018 and up
Required Equipment Items 101(a), 102, 103, 104, and 105 Items 103, 104, 105, and 151
Not eligible for original certification with single ignition engines after
August 1, 1941.
III – Model 65-CA (L-3F), 2 PCLM, Approved September 11, 1940 (Same as 50-C except for minor structural changes,
equipment changes, and the engine installation).
Model S-65-CA, 2 PCSM, Approved November 15, 1940 (Same as 65-CA except for the landing gear).
65-CA (L-3F) 2 PCLM S-65-CA 2 PCSM
Engines Continental A-65-8 Continental A-65-8
(See Item 307 (f), (i), and (j))
Fuel 73 min. octane av. gas 73 min. octave av. gas
Engine Limits (for all operations) 2300 r.p.m. (65 hp) 2300 r.p.m. (65 hp.)
Airspeed Limits (CAS)
Level flight or climb 100 m.p.h. ( 87 knots) 95 m.p.h. ( 82 knots)
Glide or dive 135 m.p.h. (117 knots) 129 m.p.h. (112 knots)
Propeller Limits
Static r.p.m. at full throttle
Maximum
2150
2070
Minimum 2050 1970
No additional tolerance permitted
Diameter:
Maximum
78 in.
76 in.
Minimum 70 in. 74 in.
C. G. Range (+13.9) to (+21.2) (+14.1) to (+21.1)
Empty Weight C. G. Range (+15.7) to (+20.5) with standard fuel
tank only.
(+15.9) to (+20.4) with standard fuel
tank only.
(+15.7) to (+19.0) with Item 312(b) (+15.9) to (+19.0) with Item 312(b)
installed. installed.
When the empty weight C.G. falls within these ranges, it is unnecessary to check
critical C.G. positions. Ranges are not valid for non-standard arrangements.
Maximum Weight
1250 lbs.
1320 lbs.
No. of Seats 2 (+21) 2 (+21)
Maximum Baggage 70 lbs. (+48) 70 lbs. (+48)
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65-CA (L-3F) 2 PCLM S-65-CA 2 PCSM
Fuel Capacity (see Item 312(b)) 17 gal. (-8) 17 gal. (-8)
Oil Capacity 1 gal (-32) 1 gal (-32)
Control Surface Movements Elevators 30° up; 30° down
Rudder 30° right; 30° left
Ailerons not available
Elevators 30° up; 30° down
Rudder 30° right; 30° left
Ailerons not available
Serial No. Eligible C-10010 and up and all AAF Nos. C-10010 and up
Required Equipment Items 101(b), 102, 103, 104, and 105 Items 103, 104, 105, and 151
Not eligible for original certification with single ignition engines after
August 1, 1941.
Specifications Pertinent to All Models
Datum Wing leading edge.
Leveling Means Incidence of No. 2 wing rib is (-1½°) when aircraft is level.
Certification Basis Type Certificate No. 675 (Aeronautical Bulletin 7-A)
Production Basis None. Prior to original certification of each aircraft manufactured subsequent to
August 24, 1949, an FAA 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 (no longer listed on Specification Sheet)
Equipment A plus (+) or minus (-) sign preceding the weight of an item indicates net weight changes
when that item is installed.
KCA, 50-C, S-50-C 65-CA
Propeller and Propeller Accessories 65-C, S-65-C S-65-CA
103. Propeller
(a) Wood, fixed or adjustable pitch, including hub 15 lb. (-44) 15 lb. (-44)
(b) Fixed pitch metal, McCauley 1A90 (Models 65-C, with Items 307 (f), 26 lb. (-44) 26 lb. (-44)
(g), and (h) and 65-CA only) with following limits; Static r.p.m at
maximum permissible throttle setting – not over 2250, not under
2100. No additional tolerance permitted. Diameter – not over
74 in., not under 72.5 in.
Engine and Engine Accessories – Fuel and Oil Systems
104. Carburetor Air Heater 4 lb. (-28) 1 lb. (-28)
106. Oil Filter, Fram PB-5, Kit No. 510 (weight includes 1 qt. of oil)
(a) Fram installation Dwg. 61538. All except KCA
4 lb. (-19)
--- ---
KCA (only) 4 lb. (-31) --- ---
(b) Fram installation Dwg. 61540 (models with engine starter). --- --- 4 lb. (-19)
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KCA, 50-C, S-50-C 65-CA
65-C, S-65-C S-65-CA
307. Engines (Continental) (Note – Airplane not eligible for original
certification with single ignition engines after August 1, 1941.
(a) A -50-2: Limits for all operations – 1900 r.p.m. (50 hp) +6 lb. (-23) --- ---
(b) A-50-3 or A-50-8: Limits for all operations -1900 r.p.m. (50 hp) +10 lb. (-23) --- ---
(c) A-50-4 or A-50-7: Limits for all operations -1900 r.p.m. (50 hp) Neglect wt. incrse --- ---
(d) A-50-5 or A-50-9: Limits for all operations – 1900 r.p.m. (50 hp) +13 lb. (-23) --- ---
(e) A-50-6: Limits for all operations – 1900 r.p.m. (50 hp) +16 lb. (-23) --- ---
(f) A-65-7 or A-65-7J: Limits for all operations – 2300 r.p.m. (65 hp) Neglect wt. incrse -10 lb. (??)
(g) A-65-3, A-65-8, A-65-8F (Add 1 lb), or A-65-3J: +10 lb. (-23) --- ---
Limits for all operations – 2300 r.p.m. (65 hp)
(h) A-65-6, A-65-9, A-65-6J, or A-65-9J: +13 lb. (-23) --- ---
Limits for all operations – 2300 r.p.m. (65 hp)
(i) A-65-8J: Limits for all operations – 2300 r.p.m. (65 hp) +10 lb. (-23) Neglect wt. inc.
(j) A-65-9 or A-65-9J: Limits for all operations – 2300 r.p.m. (65 hp) --- --- +3 lb. (-23)
312. (a) 5 gal. aux. fuel tank (fuel arm is (+48)) 10 lb. (+29) --- ---
(b) 8 gal. aux. fuel tank and 5 qt. oil sump (fuel arm is (+55)). --- --- --- ---
5 qt. oil sump is required with this fuel tank.
Placard fuel valve as follows: “Drain aux. tank in glide or level flight after using half of main tank”.
320. Revised engine mount (Dwg. 4-72, change B) to accommodate rubber Neglect wt. change --- ---
bushed engine.
325. Oil radiator (Continental) --- --- 5 lb. (-37)
328. Hummer starter --- --- +14 lb. (+21)
Landing Gear and Floats
101. 6.00-6 wheels with tires
(a) (Shinn 654) 21 lb. (-1) --- ---
(b) (Shinn 6C5) --- --- 23 lb. (-1)
102. Tail skid Neglect weight Neglect Weight
151. Edo 60-1320 float installation including auxiliary fin (169 lb.) +112 lb. (+28.6) +106 lb. (+27)
301. Wheels
(a) 3 in. (Goodyear 3-LMBM) with brakes +10 lb. (-1) --- ---
(b) 6.00-6 (Shinn 6C4B or 6C4HB) with brakes +5 lb. (-1) --- ---
(c) 3 in. (Goodyear 3-LNBM) 1 lb. (-1) --- ---
(d) 6.00-6 (Shinn 605HB) with brakes --- --- +5 lb. (-1)
(e) 6.00-6 (General Airmotive Corp. MBA) with brakes (requires --- --- +7 lb. (-1)
axle 3-180)
(f) 6.00-6 (Goodyear L6MBM) with brakes --- --- +5 lb. (-1)
302. Tires
(a) 18x8-3 with tube +4 lb. (-1) --- ---
(b) 16x7-3 with tube Neglect wt. incrse --- ---
303. Tail wheel installation
(a) Shock cord type with 6x2.00 wheel and pneumatic tire +1 lb. (+174) --- ---
(b) Leaf spring type with 6 in. wheel and solid tire +2 lb. (+180) +2 lb. (+180)
(c) 6x2.00 steerable +3 lb. (+179) +3 lb. (+179)
(d) Maule Model SFS-12, or SS12, or SAFS-12 6 lb. (+179) 6 lb. (+179)
309. Wheel streamliners 8 lb. (-1) 6 lb. (-1)
317. Ski type axle struts (Dwg. 3-43 or 3-44) Neglect wt. incrse --- ---
318. Seaplane fitting Neglect wt. incrse --- ---
321. Parking brake installation +1 lb. (-6) +1 lb (-6)
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KCA, 50-C, S-50-C 65-CA
65-C, S-65-C S-65-CA
326. Shock strut special attachment bolt (Dwg. 1-875) --- --- Neglect weight
327. Skis
(a) Washington Aircraft 1200 Use actual wt. --- ---
(b) Federal SA-1 Use actual wt. --- ---
(c) Federal SA-2 Use actual wt. --- ---
(d) Federal SC-1 Use actual wt. Use actual wt.
(e) Federal SC-2 Use actual wt. --- ---
(f) Marston MFS-1200 Use actual wt. --- ---
(g) Marston MFS-1600 Use actual wt. --- ---
(h) Jennings TY-2 Use actual wt. --- ---
(i) Richards I-B Use actual wt. --- ---
(j) Graf-Shupe A Use actual wt. --- ---
(k) Aero sales and Service AS-6.00-6 Use actual wt. --- ---
(l) Heath 655 Use actual wt. --- ---
(m) Federal SA-1A Use actual wt. Use actual wt.
(n) Heath 725 Use actual wt. Use actual wt.
(o) Jack Carr 16 (Max. 1600 lb.) Use actual wt. Use actual wt.
(p) Heath 725A (Max. 1450 lb.) Use actual wt. Use actual wt.
(q) Federal CA-1850-6 (Federal Instal. Dwg. 11R241) 48 lb. (0) 48 lb. (0)
(r) Federal A-2000-A (Federal Instal. Dwg. 11R241) 49 lb. (0) 49 lb. (0)
(s) Federal A-2000 (Federal Instal. Dwg. 11R241) 41 lb. (0) 41 lb. (0)
(t) Federal A-1850 (Federal Instal. Dwg. 11R241) 38 lb. (0) 38 lb. (0)
(u Federal A-1500 (Federal Instal. Dwg. 11R241) 37 lb. (0) 37 lb. (0)
(v) Federal A-1500A (Federal Instal. Dwg. 11R241) 39 lb. (0) 39 lb. (0)
Electrical Equipment
310. Battery Max. 20 lb. (+48) Max. 20 lb. (+48)
319. Landing lights (Grimes ST-250) (one or two) 5 lb. ea. (+17) 5 lb. ea. (+17)
323. Generator – wind driven (Air Associates G-6 or G-12) 8 lb. (+9) 8 lb. (+9)
Interior Equipment
M
105. Wheel Type control column (Dwg. 7-35)
201. Flare installation (three 1½ min.)
305. Cabin heater
322. Stick type control column (replacing wheel)
X
--- ---
2 lb. (-25)
Neglect wt. change
X
23 lb. (+50)
2 lb. (-16)
--- ---
iscellaneous (not listed above)
311. Extra Door 2 lb. (+21) 2 lb. (+21)
316. Anchor and rope 7 lb. (+2) 7 lb. (+2)
324. Steps (two) Neglect weight Neglect Weight
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