# TCDS A-720: Bradley Rankin

- Type: Type certificate data sheet
- Status: Current
- Holder: Bradley Rankin
- Revision: 5
- Revised: March 8, 2017
- Product: Aircraft, Small Airplane
- Certification basis: CAR 4a
- Registered aircraft: 56, by the registry models matched to it (OpenAirDocs)
- Data sheet PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/78/d4/78d440ff3e5b377cce34d3ff7a5f3f441bdf3efcc305a470422cba40a5e04844
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/9ABBEB55075F0E57862581130065542E.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-720

## Models (5)

As the data sheet lists them.

- CP-65
- CS-65
- LP-65
- CP-55
- FP-65

## 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 4 5 6 
Rev. No. 5 3 4 3 3 3 
 
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION 
 
 A-720  
 Revision 5  
 Rankin   
 CP-55  
 CP-65  
 LP-65  
 FP-65  
 CS-65  
 March 8, 2017  
 
TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET NO. A-720 
 
Type Certificate Holder: Bradley Rankin  
 27166 Jet Road  
 Marysville, MO 64468 
 
Type Certificate Holder Record: Joe Rankin d/b/a Rankin Aircraft transferred to 
 Bradley Rankin on March 8, 2017 
 
I.  Model CP-55, 2-PCLM 
 
 Engine Continental A-50-8 
  See Item 201(a) for optional engines  
 
 Engine Limits For all operations, 1900 rpm (50 hp) 
 
 Airspeed Limits Level flight or climb  102 mph ( 89 knots) True Ind. 
  Glide or dive  138 mph (120 knots) True Ind. 
 
 Propeller Limits Status rpm at maximum permissible throttle setting: 
  Not over 1875, no under 1670.  No additional tolerance permitted. 
  Diameter: not over 85 in., not under 70 in. 
   
 C.G. Range (+10.5) to (+19.9) 
 
 Empty Weight (+15.8) to (+16.4) 
  If empty weight C.G. falls within this range, it is unnecessary to check critical  
  forward and aft C.G. positions.  This range is not valid for non-standard  
  arrangements.  
 
 Maximum Weight 1160 lbs. 
 
 No. of Seats 2 (+8 and +36) 
 
 Maximum Baggage 40 lbs. (+52) 
 
 Fuel Capacity 13 ½ gal (-16)  
 
 Oil Capacity 1 gal (-31) 
 
 Serial No. Eligible 651 and On (manufactured prior to January 8, 1946) 
 
 Required Equipment In addition to the pertinent required basic equipment specified in CAR 4a, the  
  following items of equipment must be installed:   
  101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108 
 
  Not eligible for original certification with single ignition engine after  
  August 1, 1941

A-720  Rev. 5 2 
II.  Model CP-65, 2-PCLM; CS-65, 2-PCSM 
(CP-65 same as CP-55 except for engine installation) 
 
 Engine Continental A-65-8 
  See Item 201(b) for optional engines  
 
 Engine Limits For all operations, 2300 rpm (65 hp) 
 
 Airspeed Limits Landplane: Level flight or climb  102 mph ( 89 knots) True Ind. 
   Glide or dive  138 mph (120 knots) True Ind. 
 
  Seaplane: Level flight or climb    97 mph ( 84 knots) True Ind. 
   Glide or dive  135 mph (117 knots) True Ind. 
 
 Propeller Limits Status rpm at maximum permissible throttle setting: 
  Landplane:  Not over 2165, no under 1860.   
   Diameter: not over 85 in., not under 68 in. 
  Seaplane:  Not over 1975, no under 1750.   
   Diameter: not over 76 in., not under 73 ¾ in. 
  
 C.G. Range Landplane:   (+10.5) to (+19.9) 
  Seaplane:   (+11.0) to (+18.7) 
 
 Empty Weight Landplane:   (+15.8) to (+16.4) 
  Seaplane:   (+14.5) to (+17.4) provided placard: “Solo from front seat 
     only,” otherwise none. 
 
  If empty weight C.G. falls within the given range, it is unnecessary to check critical  
  forward and aft C.G. positions.  This range is not valid for non-standard  
  arrangements.  
 
 Maximum Weight Landplane:  1200 lbs. 
  Seaplane:  1325 lbs. 
 
 No. of Seats 2 (+8 and +36) 
 
 Maximum Baggage 40 lbs. (+52) 
 
 Fuel Capacity 13 ½ gal (-16)  
 
 Oil Capacity 1 gal (-31) 
 
 Serial No. Eligible Landplane:  651 and On  
  Seaplane:  981 and On (manufactured prior to January 8, 1946) 
 
 Required Equipment In addition to the pertinent required basic equipment specified in CAR 4a, the  
  following items of equipment must be installed:   
  Landplane:  101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108 
  Seaplane:  101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 151, 152, 153, 154 
 
  Not eligible for original certification with single ignition engine after  
  August 1, 1941

Rev. 5  A-720 3 
III.  Model LP-65, 2-PCLM 
(Same as CP-55 except for engine installation) 
 
 Engine Continental O-145-B2  
  See Item 201(c) for optional engines  
 
 Engine Limits For all operations, 2550 rpm (65 hp) 
 
 Airspeed Limits Level flight or climb  102 mph ( 89 knots) True Ind. 
  Glide or dive  138 mph (120 knots) True Ind. 
 
 Propeller Limits Status rpm at maximum permissible throttle setting: 
  Not over 2425, no under 2225.  No additional tolerance permitted. 
  Diameter: not over 87.6 in., not under 67 in., 
   
 C.G. Range (+10.5) to (+19.9) 
 
 Empty Weight (+15.8) to (+16.4) 
  If empty weight C.G. falls within this range, it is unnecessary to check critical  
  forward and aft C.G. positions.  This range is not valid for non-standard  
  arrangements.  
 
 Maximum Weight 1200 lbs. 
 
 No. of Seats 2 (+8 and +36) 
 
 Maximum Baggage 40 lbs. (+52) 
 
 Fuel Capacity 13 ½ gal (-16)  
 
 Oil Capacity 1 gal (-37) 
 
 Serial No. Eligible 651 and On (manufactured prior to January 8, 1946) 
 
 Required Equipment In addition to the pertinent required basic equipment specified in CAR 4a, the  
  following items of equipment must be installed:   
  101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108 
 
 
IV.  Model FP-65, 2-PCLM 
(Same as CP-55 except for engine installation) 
 
 Engine Franklin 4AC-176-82 
  See Item 201(d) for optional engines  
 
 Engine Limits For all operations, 2200 rpm (65 hp) 
 
 Airspeed Limits Level flight or climb  102 mph ( 89 knots) True Ind. 
  Glide or dive  138 mph (120 knots) True Ind. 
 
 Propeller Limits Static rpm at maximum permissible throttle setting: 
  Not over 2190, no under 2075.  No additional tolerance permitted. 
  Diameter: not over 72 in., not under 69 in., 
   
 C.G. Range (+10.5) to (+19.9) 
 
 Empty Weight (+15.8) to (+16.4) 
  If empty weight C.G. falls within this range, it is unnecessary to check critical  
  forward and aft C.G. positions.  This range is not valid for non-standard  
  arrangements.

A-720  Rev. 5 4 
IV.  Model FP-65, 2-PCLM  (cont’d) 
 
 Maximum Weight 1200 lbs. 
 
 No. of Seats 2 (+8 and +36) 
 
 Maximum Baggage 40 lbs. (+52) 
 
 Fuel Capacity 13 ½ gal (-16)  
 
 Oil Capacity 5 qts (-37) 
 
 Serial No. Eligible 651 and On (manufactured prior to January 8, 1946) 
 
 Required Equipment In addition to the pertinent required basic equipment specified in CAR 4a, the  
  following items of equipment must be installed:   
  101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108 
 
 
Specifications Pertinent to all Models   
 
 Datum Wing leading edge 
 
 Leveling means Top fuselage cross tubes on left hand side of airplane just aft of rear seat and just  
  forward of instrument panel 
 
 Certification basis Type Certificate No. 720 (CAR 4a requirements) 
 
 Export eligibility Eligible for export to all countries subject to the provisions of MOP 2-4, except as  
  follows: 
 
(a) Canada: Landplane: eligible 
Skiplane: not eligible.  However, structure complies with Canadian 
  requirements for ski installation with max ski height of 8 ½ in. and 
  a max overhang of 1 15/16 in. to outer face of brake plane. 
 Seaplane: max weight 1320 lbs 
 
 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 (*).  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 an FAA monitored or approved quality control system, and therefore attention  
  should be paid to the workmanship and conformity with pertinent data called for in  
  this specification. 
 
Propellers and Propeller Accessories 
 101. Propeller – wood, fixed or adjusted pitch, with hub 
  CP series 16 lbs (-49) 
  LP series 12 lbs (-50) 
  FP series 11 lbs (-51)

Rev. 5  A-720 5 
Specifications Pertinent to all Models  (cont’d) 
 
Propellers and Propeller Accessories  (cont’d) 
 109. Propeller – Sensenich M74CK, fixed pitch metal 
  (a) Model M74CK (CP-65 landplane only) 21 lbs (-49) 
   Static rpm at maximum permissible throttle setting: 
    Not over 2165, no under 1860 
    No additional tolerance permitted 
   Diameter:  not over 74 in., not under 72 in. 
  (b) Model M74CK (LP-65 with Lycoming O-145-B1 engine) 21 lbs (-50) 
   Static rpm at maximum permissible throttle setting: 
    Not over 2425, no under 2225 
    No additional tolerance permitted 
   Diameter:  not over 72 in., not under 68 in. 
 
Engine and Engine Accessories: Fuel and Oil System 
 102. Engine cowl 
  CP series   9 lbs (-40) 
  LP and FP series 10 lbs (-36) 
 103. Two exhaust manifolds 
  CP series   5 lbs (-35) 
  LP and FP series   4 lbs (-36) 
 104. Carburetor heating  
  CP series   3 lbs (-40) 
  LP and FP series   3 lbs (-35) 
 105. Firewall – terneplate 10 lbs (-22) 
 201. Engines  
  (a) Model CP-55 
   (1) Continental A-50-7 10 lbs (-27) 
  (b) Model CP-65 and CS-65 
   (1) Continental A-65-7 10 lbs (-27) 
   (2) Continental A-65-9 +3 lbs (-27) 
  (c) Model LP-65 
   (1) Lycoming O-145-B1 -11 lbs (-27) 
  (d) Model FP-65 
   (1) Franklin 4AC-176-B1 -7 lbs (-27) 
   (21) Franklin 4AC-176-B3 Neglect weight change 
 202. Firewall – stainless steel -5 lbs (-22) 
 207. Cabin heater   1 lb  (-28) 
 210. Engine primer   1 lb  (-11) 
 220. Cowl flaps   2 lbs (-23) 
 
Landing Gear and Floats 
 106. 6.00.6 wheels  
  (a) Shinn 6C2 or 6C4 (Type I gear)   7 lbs (+3) 
  (b) Shinn 6C5 (Type II gear)   7 lbs (-1) 
   107.2-ply tires and tubes 
  (c) Type I gear 16 lbs (+3) 
  (d) Type II gear 16 lbs (-1) 
 108. Tail skid spring and shoe   5 lbs (+193) 
 151. Edo 60-1320 floats and struts 172 lbs (+16) 
 153. Water rudder control system   3 lbs (+55) 
 203. Tail wheels 
  (a) 6x2.00 full swivel with special spring +4 lbs (+195) 
  (b) 6x2.00 steerable with special spring +5 lbs (+195) 
  (c) 3 3/8 solid rubber +2 lbs (+195) 
 209. 4-ply tires and tubes 
  (a) Type I gear +2 lbs (+3) 
  (b) Type II gear +2 lbs (-1) 
 211. Wheel streamlines 
  (a) Type I gear 10 lbs (+6) 
  (b) Type II gear 10 lbs (+2)

A-720  Rev. 5 6 
Specifications Pertinent to all Models  (cont’d) 
 
Landing Gear and Floats  (cont’d) 
 217. Parking brake   1 lb (0) 
 218. 6.00.6 wheels with brakes 
  (a) Shinn 6C2HB or 6C4HB (Type I gear) +7 lbs (+3) 
  (b) Shinn 6C5HB (Type II gear) +7 lbs (-1) 
 221. Skis use actual weight change 
  (a) Federal SC-1 
  (b) Richards 1A 
  (c) Escanaba EAS-100 
 
Electrical Equipment 
 204. Battery installation in engine compartment 16 lbs (-29) 
  (reading 324L or 333L)   3 lbs (-15) 
 215. Shielding   2 lbs (+60) 
 216. Boating   2 lbs ea (+5) 
 219. Landing light (wing leading edge) one or two  
 
Interior Equipment 
 206. Rear instrument case with instruments 9 lbs (+22) 
 213. Skylight Neglect weight change 
 214. Emergency exit 2 lbs (+21) 
 
Miscellaneous (not listed above) 
 152. Auxiliary seaplane fin (dwg. 1510) 3 lbs (+169) 
 154. Seaplane structural changes noted in Change D, 
  Dwg. A-658: Change A, Dwg. 1201, Note 7 
  Dwg. 1200: Change J, Dwg. 1506 and Dwg. 1712 
 205. Stainless metal striping 3 lbs (+45) 
 
 
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 (except in the case of air 
carrier operators having an approved weight control system). 
 
 
 
...END...
```

## ADs (2, in force first)

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- [AD 44-04-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/44-04-03): Wings · Rankin, Joe CP-65

## Registered aircraft by registry model (OpenAirDocs)

- [Porterfield LP-65](https://openairdocs.org/model/porterfield-lp-65): 27 aircraft (registry code 6480124)
- [Porterfield CP-65](https://openairdocs.org/model/porterfield-cp-65): 19 aircraft (registry code 6480118)
- [Porterfield FP-65](https://openairdocs.org/model/porterfield-fp-65): 7 aircraft (registry codes 6480122, 6480101)
- [Porterfield CP-55](https://openairdocs.org/model/porterfield-cp-55): 2 aircraft (registry code 6480116)
- [Porterfield-Rankin CP-65](https://openairdocs.org/model/porterfield-rankin-cp-65): 1 aircraft (registry code 6480119)
- [Columbia CP-55](https://openairdocs.org/model/columbia-cp-55): 0 aircraft (registry code 6480117)
- [Columbia FP-65](https://openairdocs.org/model/columbia-fp-65): 0 aircraft (registry code 6480128)
- [Porterfield CS-65](https://openairdocs.org/model/porterfield-cs-65): 0 aircraft (registry code 6480120)

## STCs approved under this data sheet (27)

- [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 SA00081NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00081NY): Installation of Iceman Aviation Supplies, Inc. Carburetor Ice Detector.. Alcor LLC
- [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 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 SA00433NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00433NY): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter model AFC-500 or AFC-600 on multi engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Franklin reciprocating engines of 450 horsepower or less.. Airwolf Filter Corporation
- [STC SA10077SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA10077SC): Installation of push-button starter system.. Hartzell Engine Technologies, LLC
- [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 SA593CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA593CH): Install Champion SlickSTART magneto booster system.. Champion Aerospace LLC
- [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 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 SA848GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA848GL): Superseded by STC SA01944CH.  Modify airplane to fly unleaded automotive gasoline, 87 minimum antiknock index, STC SE634GL approved.. EAA Aviation Foundation
- [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 SA489EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA489EA): Installation of ARP Inc. carburetor ice detection system. Aircraft & Rotorcraft Products (ARP) Inc
- [STC SA1264GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1264GL): Surrendered and incorporated into STC SA00478CH.. 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 SA5159NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5159NM): Installation of chip detector system.. Northwest Aircraft Inc
- [STC SA5755NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5755NM): Installation of a propeller anti theft device.. Davis Ray G
- [STC SA4-302](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-302): Installation of BN-1 propeller spinner.. ACS Products Co, 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 SA308EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA308EA): Installation of carburetor ice detection system 105AP in single and twin engine aircraft and single engine helicopters powered by Continental, Franklin, and Lycoming type engines equipped with Marvel-Schebler MA-2, MA-3, MA-4, MA-4-5, MA-6 and HA-6 series carburetors. (Normal,Utility and Acrobatic Category airplanes and helicopters equipped with engines and carburetors as described.). Alfred R Puccinelli
- [STC SA4-1564](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-1564): Ceconite 101 covering of fuselage and vertical fin.. Cooper Engineering Corporation

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