# TCDS A-751: National Aeronca Association

- Type: Type certificate data sheet
- Status: Current
- Holder: National Aeronca Association
- Revision: 4
- Revised: March 7, 2005
- Product: Aircraft, Small Airplane
- Certification basis: CAR 4a
- Data sheet PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/08/67/08676fc5168a42475f360902f7112118dbfcf9ea28953cc8191df2eb2105eea0
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/42CA19EB8EA60BE78625746A0060DACC.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-751

## Models (3)

As the data sheet lists them.

- SO-58B
- O-58A (Army L-3A)
- O-58B (Army L-3B; L-3C)

## What the data sheet says

From the PDF's text layer, line by line; tables lose their columns. The PDF is the record.

```text
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION 
 
A-751 
Revision 4 
AERONCA 
O-58A (Army L-3A) 
O-58B (Army L-3B, 
L-3C) 
SO-58B 
 
March 7, 2005 
AIRCRAFT SPECIFICATION NO. A-751
 
Type Certificate Holder National Aeronca Association 
  806 Lockport Road 
  P.O. Box 2219 
  Terre Haute, IN  47802 
 
Name change from Aeronca to National Aeronca Association March 7, 2005. 
 
I - Model O-58B (Army L-3B, L-3C), 2 PCLM, Approved Sept. 4, 1942
      (See NOTE 2 for required modifications for civil certification) 
 Engine Continental A-65-8 
 Fuel  73 min. octane aviation gasoline 
 Engine limits For all operations, 2300 rpm (65 hp) 
 Airspeed limits Level flight or climb   95 mph True Ind. 
   Glide or dive 129 mph True Ind. 
 Propeller limits Static rpm at maximum permissible throttle setting - not over 2200 
     not under 2010.  No additional tolerance permitted. 
   Diameter - not over 72 in., not under 70 in. 
 C.G. range (+10.9) to (+17.8) 
 Empty weight C.G. range (+12.1) to (+15.9).  When Empty weight C.G. falls within this range, 
     computation of critical fore and aft C.G. positions is  
     unnecessary.  Range is not valid for non-standard arrangements. 
 Maximum weight 1260 lbs. 
 No. seats 2 (+8 and +38) 
 Maximum baggage 10 lbs. (+60) 
 Fuel capacity 12 gals. (one 2 gal. tank at -17, one 10 gal. tank at +21). 
 Oil capacity 1 gal. (-38) 
 Control surface movements Elevator trim tab 33 degrees up 12 degrees down 
   Elevator 19 degrees up 25 degrees down 
   Aileron 27 degrees up 15.5 degrees down 
   Rudder 30 degrees right 32.5 degrees left 
   Stabilizer Fixed 
 Serial Nos. eligible C-3172TA to C-4012TA, inclusive, 058B1012 and up 
 Required equipment Items 101, 102, 103 and 104 
 
II - Model SO-58B, 2 PCSM, Approved November 23, 1942
      (Same as Model O-58B except for propeller and landing gear) 
 Engine Continental A-65-8 
 Fuel  73 min. octane aviation gasoline 
 Engine limits For all operations, 2300 rpm (65 hp) 
 Airspeed limits Level flight or climb 95 mph True Ind. 
   Glide or dive              129 mph True Ind. 
 Propeller limits Static rpm at maximum permissible throttle setting - not over 2210,  
     not under 2110.  No additional tolerance permitted. 
     Diameter - not over 76 in., not under 70 in. 
 C.G. range (+12.2) to (+18.1) 
 
Page No. 1 2 3 4 
Rev No. 4 3 3 3

A-751  Page 2 of 4 
 
 Empty weight C.G. range (+13.5) to (+16.5).  When empty weight C.G. falls within this range,  
     computation of critical fore and aft C.G. positions is  
     unnecessary.  Range not valid for non-standard arrangements. 
 Maximum weight 1350 lbs. 
 No. seats 2 (+8 and +38) 
 Maximum baggage 10 lbs. (+60) 
 Fuel capacity 12 gals. (one 2 gal. tank at -17, one 10 gal. tank at +21) 
 Oil capacity 1 gal. (-38) 
 Control surface movements Elevator trim tab 33 degrees up 12 degrees down 
   Elevator 19 degrees up 25 degrees down 
   Aileron 27 degrees up 15.5 degrees down 
   Rudder 30 degrees right 32.5 degrees left 
   Stabilizer Fixed 
 Serial Nos. eligible O-58B1012 and up 
 Required equipment Items 101, 104, 105 and 151 
 
III - Model O-58-A (Army L-3A), 2 PCLM, Approved March 13, 1945
 Engine Continental A-65-8 
 Fuel  73 min. octane aviation gasoline 
 Engine limits For all operations, 2300 rpm (65 hp) 
 Airspeed limits Level flight or climb 95 mph True Ind. 
   Glide or dive 129 mph True Ind. 
 Propeller limits Static rpm at maximum permissible throttle setting - not over 2200 
     not under 2010.  No additional tolerance permitted. 
   Diameter - not over 72 in., not under 70 in. 
 C.G. range (+10.9) to (+17.8) 
 Empty weight C.G. range (+12.1) to (+15.9).  When Empty weight C.G. falls within this range,  
   computation of critical fore and aft C.G. positions is unnecessary.  Range not  
   valid for non-standard arrangements. 
 Maximum weight 1260 lbs. 
 No. seats 2 (+8 and +38) 
 Maximum baggage 10 lbs. (+60) 
 Fuel capacity 12 gals. (one 2 gal. tank at -17, one 10 gal. tank at +21). 
 Oil capacity 1 gal. (-38) 
 Control surface movements Elevator trim tab 33 degrees up 12 degrees down 
   Elevator 19 degrees up 25 degrees down 
   Aileron 27 degrees up 15.5 degrees down 
   Rudder 30 degrees right 32.5 degrees left 
   Stabilizer Fixed 
 Serial Nos. eligible 7793 to 7812, inclusive, corresponding to AAF Nos. 42-7793 to 42- 7812, inclusive. 
 Required equipment Items 101, 102, 103 and 104 
 
Specifications Pertinent to All Models
 Datum Wing leading edge 
 Leveling means For O-58B and SO-58B:  Plumb line dropped from cotter pin (located   
     about 1-3/4 in. forward of rear spar and 2 in. outboard of wing  
     hinge line) to a 1/8 in. pin projection at lower fuselage  
     longeron. 
   Airplanes having serial Nos. O58B1012 and up are similar to those    
     having serial Nos. C-3172TA to C-4012TA inclusive, except for  
     reinforced wing, fuselage structure and leveling means.  The  
     leveling means for aircraft with serial Nos. 058B1012 and up is as  
     shown above whereas the floorboard is used for leveling on  
     aircraft with serial Nos. C-3172TA to C-4012TA inclusive. 
     For O-58A:  Cabin floor. 
 Certification basis Type Certificate No. 751 (CAR 4a)

A-751  Page 3 of 4 
 
 Production basis None.  Prior to original certification for each aircraft  
     manufactured subsequent to August 24, 1949, a CAA Manufacturing  
     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 
     MOP 2-4, except as follows: 
     Canada - Landplane - eligible 
                     Skiplane  - not eligible 
 
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
 1. Propeller - McCauley 1A90  26 lbs. (-57) 
      (Models O-58B and SO-58B) with following limits: 
      Static rpm 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. 
 2. Propeller - Hartzell ground adjustable, hub HA-12U, blades 7414  18 lbs. (-57) 
    to 6814 or 7214M to 6814M.  Eligible at diameter and static rpm 
    limits shown for fi xed pitch wood propellers. 
 3. Propeller - Sensenich M74CK, fixed pitch metal 21 lbs. (-57) 
  Static rpm at maximum permissible throttle setting: 
    Not over 2250, not under 2100. 
    No additional tolerance permitted. 
    Diameter:  Not over 74 in., not under 72 in. 
 101. Propeller - wood (fixed pitch) 13 lbs. (-57) 
 
Engines and Engine Accessories - Fuel and Oil System
 104. Carburetor air heater  1 lb.  (-41) 
 105. Oil radiator (Continental)  5 lbs. (-49) 
 106.   Carburetor air intake and filter (Continental A-5810) +2 lbs. (-49) 
 
Landing Gear
 102.   6.00-6 wheels with brakes (Shinn 6C5HB) and tires 28 lbs.   (-4) 
 103. 6x2.00 tail wheel, full swiveling    8 lbs. (+188) 
 151. Heath floats model 1460-A (175 lbs.) +100 lbs.  (+14) 
 201. 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)  Heath 725A (Maximum 1450 lbs.) 
  (b)  Federal SC-1 (Maximum 1400 lbs.) 
  (c)  Heath 725 (Maximum 1450 lbs.) 
  (d)  Federal SC-2 (Maximum 1650 lbs.) 
  (e)  Marston MFS-1600 (Maximum 1600 lbs.) 
 202. Tail wheel - steerable (Heath 42-T-10) +1 lb. (+188) 
 301. 6.00-6 brake type wheels 
   (a)  (Cleveland Aircraft Pr oducts 6.00 MBA) +2 lbs.  (-4) 
   (b)  (Goodyear L6MBM)  Neglect weight increase 
   (c)  (Cleveland Aircraft Pr oducts 6.00 DMB-2) +2 lbs.  (-4) 
 303. Tail wheel, steerable (Universal) +1 lb. (+188) 
 306. Dual brake system  2 lbs.  (+3)

A-751  Page 4 of 4 
 
Electrical Equipment 
 302. Battery (Reading 333LD)  15 lbs  (+41) 
 304. Generator (General Armature AG-40) 8 lbs.  (-4) 
 307. Battery (Reading 324-L or 333-LD) 15 lbs. (-24) 
 308. Generator (General Armature).  Mounted on left wing strut 11 lbs.  (-3) 
 
NOTE 1. The following placard must be displayed on instru ment panel:  "Occupy front seat when flying solo." 
 
NOTE 2. Prior to certification of any O-58B (Army L-3B, L-3C) aircraft, the following modifications shall be  
  accomplished: 
  (a) Remove the front back of the rear seat and perman ently install the rear back of the rear seat as follows: 
    Remove rear back of rear seat and drill an 11/64 in . hole through both sides of the fork at the bottom of the  
    vertical support one inch from the inside rounded e nd of the fork.  Reinstall seat, sliding above-mentioned  
    fork over the horizontal fuselage cross tube, insert an No. 8-32 x 1 1/4 steel machine screw and fasten with  
    an acceptable No. 8-32 self-locking nut, or plain nut peening end of screw. 
  (b) Remove the 1/4 in. bolt from the top of the rear control stick socket.  Insert the control stick, and drill through  
    both the socket and control stick with an "F" (.257) drill, 90 degrees from the original location of the bolt.   
    Remove the spring clip and install the 1/4 in. bolt through the new hole, and fasten with an acceptable self-  
    locking nut or a castle nut with a cotter pin. 
 
 
-END-
```

## ADs

None name its models.

## Registered aircraft by registry model (OpenAirDocs)

- [Aeronca SO-58B](https://openairdocs.org/model/aeronca-so-58b): 0 aircraft (registry code 0191012)

## 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 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 SA10077SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA10077SC): Installation of push-button starter system.. Hartzell Engine Technologies, LLC
- [STC SA00478CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00478CH): Installation of Cooper Superflite 102 Fabric.. Aviation Products Systems Inc.
- [STC SA01026SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01026SE): Improved fuel gascolator assembly.. Steve's Aircraft
- [STC SA7NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA7NW): Installation of Continental C-85-8, -8F, -12, -12F engine and Sensenich M74CK propeller or McCauley1A90CF or 1B90CM propeller.. Coleman T. Wagner
- [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 SA132GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA132GL): Install metal wing ribs. (O-58B (Army L-3B), O-58B (Army L-3C S/N 058B1012 AND UP). Brown Eric J
- [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 SA741GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA741GL): Superseded by STC SA01944CH.  Modify airplane to fly on unleaded automotive gasoline, 87 minimum antiknock index.. 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 SA02520AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02520AT): Installation of M-20 Oil Separator, model 600-WP.. M-20 Oil Separators LLC
- [STC SA2-952](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2-952): Installation of fiberglass covering.. Razorback Fabrics Inc
- [STC SA5159NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5159NM): Installation of chip detector system.. Northwest Aircraft Inc
- [STC SA4624NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4624NM): Installation of F. Atlee Dodge springs 2097 and 2127 to replace bungee cords on ski equipped airplanes.. F Atlee Dodge Aircraft Service
- [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 SA375NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA375NW): Installation of a Continental O-200-A engine, a McCauley propeller, a 11.3 gallon fuel tank in the right wing, and modified cowling. Ennis, Robert E.
- [STC SA798EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA798EA): Installation of Monitair exhaust gas combustion monitor kit.. Rosemount Engineering Co
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