# TCDS A-764: Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation Stinson Division

- Type: Type certificate data sheet
- Status: Current
- Holder: Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation Stinson Division
- Revision: 2
- Revised: October 26, 1951
- Product: Aircraft, Small Airplane
- Certification basis: CAR 4a
- Registered aircraft: 130, by the registry models matched to it (OpenAirDocs)
- Data sheet PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/6a/97/6a971705e92158286c2bc15c25da4b4cd2dac4f1594f2f013ea87c075368aa7b
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/A9541F67E0BA353C8525673E0050EEF1.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-764

## Models (7)

As the data sheet lists them.

- L-5B
- L-5D
- L-5C
- L-5
- L-5E
- L-5E-1
- L-5G

## 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
Rev. No. - - - -
U. S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
CIVIL AERONAUTICS ADMINISTRATION
A-764
Revision 2
STINSON
L-5
L-5B
L-5C
L-5D
L-5E
L-5E-1
L-5G
October 26, 1951
AIRCRAFT SPECIFICATION NO. A-764
Manufacturer Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation
Stinson Division
Wayne, Michigan
I - Models L-5, L-5B, L-5C, L-5D, L-5E, L-5E-1, Approved December 17, 1945
 L-5G, Approved July 3, 1946
Engine Lycoming O-435-C (See Item 104 for optional engines).
Fuel 73 minimum octane aviation gasoline
Engine limits For all operations, 2550 rpm (190 hp)
Airspeed limits Level flight or climb 140 mph True Ind.
Glide or dive 168 mph True Ind.
Flaps deflected   90 mph True Ind.
Ailerons drooped   81 mph True Ind. (L-5E, L-5E-1 and L-5G only)
Propeller limits Static rpm at maximum permissible throttle setting:
  Not over 2100, not under 2000.  No additional tolerance permitted.
Diameter:  Not over 85 in., not under 83 in.
C.G. range (+13.0) to (+18.2).  See NOTE 2(n) for wider limits when plastic
elevator trim tab is installed.
Empty weight C.G. range None
Datum Wing leading edge.
Leveling means Lugs on left upper longeron in rear cockpit.
Maximum weight 2250 lbs.
No. seats 2 (one at +14 and one at +50).
Maximum baggage L-5 and L-5D:  None
All models except L-5 and l-5D:  200 lbs. (150 lbs. at +50 and
50 lbs. at +106).
Fuel capacity 36 gals. (+22) (one 18 gal. tank in each wing panel).
Oil capacity 3 gals. (-45)
Control surface movements Elevator 24° up 24° down
Elevator tab 12° up 19° down
Rudder 20° right 20° left
Aileron 26° up 13° down
Ailerons drooped 15° down (L-5E, L-5E-1 and L-5G only)
Flap 45° down
Stabilizer Fixed
Serial Nos. eligible All AF Serial Numbers.  Use manufacturer's serial number if available.

A-764 2
Required equipment Landplane  (All models eligible):
Items 1, 102, 103, 201(a) or (b) and 202.
Seaplane  (All models except L-5 eligible):
Items 1, 102, 103, 203 and 204
SPECIFICATIONS PERTINENT TO ALL MODELS
Certification basis Type Certificate No. 764 (CAR 4a).
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 item indicates the net weight change
between that item and the equivalent required item.
Propellers and Propeller Accessories
1. Propeller - Fahlin 44K15005 or any other fixed pitch wood propeller 35 lbs. (-67)
eligible for the engine speed and power and which meets the static
rpm and diameter limits.
2. Propeller - Koppers Aeromatic 220 with 0-85 blades 53 lbs. (-67)
Static rpm - 2500
Diameter - 85 inches
Pitch settings at 30 in. station -
  Low 9.5°, high 27.5°
Items 105 and 106 are required with this propeller.
3. Propeller - Hartzell Controllable Model HC12x20-4/8628 62 lbs. (-67)
(reduced to 85 inch diameter - not over 85 , not under 83).
Static rpm at maximum permissible throttle setting:
  not over 2400, not under 2300.  (Propeller in l ow pitch).
No additional tolerance permitted.
Blade angle settings at 30 in. sta:  low 11.5°, high 25.5°.
Installations of this propeller may be approved subject to a
satisfactory conformity inspection to details contained on
Form ACA 337, dated February 22, 1948 and drawing dated
January 12, 1948 submitted by D.C. Spaulding, 3622 Beechway Blvd.,
Toledo 9, Ohio.  Forms ACA 337 for this propeller installation,
not in conformance with the above, are subject to individual
CAA engineering approval.
Engine and Engine Accessories - Fuel and Oil System
101. Starter
(a) Eclipse Type 397 Model 50 (All Models except L-5G) 19 lbs. (-28)
(b) Eclipse Type 756 (Model L-5G only) 19 lbs. (-28)
102. Oil Cooler (G & O Mfg. Co. B-3678) 8 lbs. (-56)
103. Carburetor Air Heater and Control 4 lbs. (-42)
104. Engines
(a) Lycoming O-435-1
This is a military engine.  The commercial model designation
O-435-C should be added to the engine nameplate not later
than the time of first major overhaul of the engine.
(b) Lycoming O-435-11

3 A-764
105. Head temperature gauge
(Red lined at 525° F.)
106. Special engine cooling baffling Drawing No. 11, Sheets 1 and 2
Furlong Aviation Company, 2801 East Spring St., Long Beach, Calif.
Landing Gear and Floats
201. Main Landing Gear Wheels
(a) 6.00-6 wheels and brakes (Goodrich, formerly Hayes 601M,
601MD or 605M) with 7.00-6 4-ply tires. 32 lbs. (+0.5)
(Except Model L-5E-1)
(b) 8.50-6 wheels and brakes (Goodrich, formerly Hayes) with
8.50-6 4-ply tires (Model L-5E-1 and L-5G only) 49 lbs. (+0.5)
202. Tail wheel - 8" smooth contour with 4-ply tire 3 lbs. (+183.5)
203. Edo 44-2425 floats (Edo Drawing No. 44-S-009)
204. Auxiliary fin (Stinson Drawing No. 76-00316)
Electrical Equipment
301. Generator
(a) Eclipse Type 307 Model 8 (12 volt) (All models except L-5G) 15 lbs. (-29)
(b) Leece Neville Type M-2 (24 volt) (Model L-5G only) 20 lbs. (-29)
302. Battery
(a) 12 volt - 34 amp. hr. (All models except L-5G) 39 lbs. (+31)
(b) 24 volt - 11 amp. hr. (Model L-5G only) 33 lbs. (-17.5)
303. Wing Position lights (AN 3033-1 thru 4) -----    (+24)
See NOTE 2(f) regarding surplus AN Position lights.
304. Landing light, Type A-11 6 lbs. (+19)
Interior Equipment
401. Safety Belt
(a) Type B-11 (All models except L-5G) 3 lbs. ea. (+16)
and (+50)
(b) Type B-14 (Model L-5G only) 3 lbs. ea. (+16)
and (+50)
(c) Shoulder Harness Type B-15 (L-5G only) 1.5 lbs. ea. (+28)
and (+60)
(d) Harness reel (L-5G only) 2 lbs. ea. (+19)
and (+51)
402. Litter (Except Model L-5 and L-5B) 20 lbs. (+75)
(Horizontal arm of patient in litter at +69)
403. Camera (except Model L-5 and L-5B) 11 lbs. (+70)
NOTE 1. Weight and balance report including list of equipment included in certificated weight empty must be submitted for
each aircraft with original agent's report and each subsequent report covering change in equipment.
NOTE 2. The following must be accomplished prior to certification of the airplane:  (These modifications are also covered
in Stinson Service Information Letter No. 3.)
(a) Placard rear seat, "Solo Flying From Front Seat Only".
(b) Deleted April 26, 1948.
(c) Placard Maximum allowable baggage:
Front Platform - 150 lbs.
Rear Platform - 50 lbs. maximum or as determined by weight and balance (See NOTE 1)
(Applies to L-5B and subsequent except L-5D)
Adequate tie down straps or equivalent such as canvas or plywood compartments must be
provided before baggage can be carried on platforms.

A-764 4
(d) Install nameplate, if none is installed containing the model designation, serial number, and date of manufacture.
(e) For day operation, all fuses or circuit breakers to electric equipment used during such operation must be
accessible to the pilot in flight.
(f) To make airplane eligible for night operation:
(1) Type A-9 wing position lights (AN 3033-5 through -8) should have the frosted
area on the inside of the glass cover painted black.
(2) Replace Type D2 tail position light with certificated light.
(3) Remove position light resistors.
(4) Install 15 ampere fuse or trip-free circuit breaker in landing light motor
circuits independent of the 35 ampere circuit protector in the filament circuit
if landing lights are to be used, otherwise the landing lights shall be made inoperative.
(5) All fuse and circuit breakers must be accessible to the pilot in f light for replacement
or resetting respectively.
(g) A battery switch shall be installed to disconnect battery circuit within distance not
exceeding two feet of the battery.  (Applies to L-5, L-5D, Serial Nos. 1 to 276,
inclusive only).  (Stinson Drawing No. 76-74001).
(h) Battery switch control circuits shall be removed from the ignition switch.
(Applies to L-5, L-5D, Serial Nos. 277 and up)
(Stinson Drawing No. 76-64101)
(Applies to L-5B, L-5C, up to Serial No. 1901) (Stinson Dwg. No. 76-64201)
(i) A generator switch shall be installed.
(Applies to L-5, L-5D, Serial Nos. 1 to 276) (Stinson Drawing No. 76-64001)
(j) Install a 35 amp fuse or trip-free circuit breaker in the generator circuit in all models except L-5G.
(Applies to L-5, L-5D, Serial No. 1 to 276 inclusive)
(Stinson Drawing No. 76-64001)
(Applies to L-5C, Serial Nos. up to 1901)
(Stinson Drawing No. 76-64201)
(L-5B, L-5C, L-5E, L-5E-1, Serial Nos. 1901 and up)
Stinson Drawing No. 76-74210)
For Model L-5G, install a 50 amp fuse or trip-free circuit breaker in the generator circuit.
(k) If recognition light circuits are retained, the 35 ampere fuse shall be replaced with a 15 ampere
circuit protector or such protectors installed in the individual circuits at the bus bar in the recognition
light control box.
(l) If non-trip-free circuit breakers are installed in electrical circuits, they should either be replaced
with fuses prior to certification or with trip free breakers as soon as the latter become generally available.
(m) Mark instruments for approved operating limits.
(n) Plastic type elevator trim tab, if installed, must be replaced by a metal type tab.  Airplanes now equipped
with the standard metal trim tab in use on most L-5 series airplanes need not be revised provided the
C.G. limits listed under Part I are maintained. In the event the plastic tab must be replaced or if wider C.G.
limits are desired, a larger metal tab, Stinson Part No. 76-22169 is available.  The following C.G. limits
are approved when the larger tab is installed:
(+10.8) to (+18.2)
No empty weight C.G. range exists.
.....END.....
```

## ADs (3, in force first)

- [AD 46-31-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/46-31-01): Hinged Seat Back · Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation, Stinson Division L-5B, L-5C, L-5E and 2 more
- [AD 46-31-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/46-31-02): Torque Tube Aft of Rear Seat · Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation, Stinson Division L-5, L-5B, L-5C and 4 more
- [AD 47-50-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-50-04): Elevator Push-Pull Tube · Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation, Stinson Division L-5, L-5B, L-5C and 4 more

## Registered aircraft by registry model (OpenAirDocs)

- [Stinson L-5](https://openairdocs.org/model/stinson-l-5): 72 aircraft (registry code 8630202)
- [Stinson L-5G](https://openairdocs.org/model/stinson-l-5g): 22 aircraft (registry code 8630214)
- [Stinson L-5E](https://openairdocs.org/model/stinson-l-5e): 20 aircraft (registry code 8630210)
- [Stinson L-5B](https://openairdocs.org/model/stinson-l-5b): 7 aircraft (registry code 8630204)
- [Stinson L-5E-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/stinson-l-5e-1): 3 aircraft (registry code 8630212)
- [Consolidated L5](https://openairdocs.org/model/consolidated-l5): 1 aircraft (registry code 2420708)
- [Consolidated L5E1](https://openairdocs.org/model/consolidated-l5e1): 1 aircraft (registry code 2420709)
- [Stinson L-5C](https://openairdocs.org/model/stinson-l-5c): 1 aircraft (registry code 8630206)
- [Stinson-Vultee/Hahn/Baxter L-5](https://openairdocs.org/model/stinson-vultee-hahn-baxter-l-5): 1 aircraft (registry code 8630226)
- [Stinson/Nightingale L-5](https://openairdocs.org/model/stinson-nightingale-l-5): 1 aircraft (registry code 8630203)
- [Stinson/Wilbur L-5G](https://openairdocs.org/model/stinson-wilbur-l-5g): 1 aircraft (registry code 8630213)
- [Stinson L-5D](https://openairdocs.org/model/stinson-l-5d): 0 aircraft (registry code 8630208)
- [Stinson-Nightingale L-5C VW](https://openairdocs.org/model/stinson-nightingale-l-5c-vw): 0 aircraft (registry code 8630207)
- [Stinson-Teach L-5G](https://openairdocs.org/model/stinson-teach-l-5g): 0 aircraft (registry code 8630215)
- [Stinson/St.Germain L-5E-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/stinson-st-germain-l-5e-1): 0 aircraft (registry code 8630230)

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- [STC SA00081NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00081NY): Installation of Iceman Aviation Supplies, Inc. Carburetor Ice Detector.. Alcor LLC
- [STC SA01757WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01757WI): To allow the use of UL91 or UL94 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Swift Fuels LLC
- [STC SA03898NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA03898NY): Installation and maintenance of ORATEX covering and coating material. Aircraft Design & Certification Ltd
- [STC SA04568CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04568CH): Installation of the uAvionix tailBeaconX, a tail mounted position light with integrated Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B) Out and 1090MHz Mode-S transponder functionality. uAvionix Corporation
- [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 SA00410BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00410BO): Installation of an AV-30-C Multi-Mode Indicator. uAvionix Corporation
- [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 SA04032CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04032CH): Install rocker switch assemblies. Electroair Acquisition Corporation
- [STC SA00024NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00024NY): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K007 on single or multi-engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Lycoming reciprocating engines of 450 horsepower or less.. Airwolf Filter Corporation
- [STC SE8776SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE8776SW): Installation of coated cylinders and piston rings.. Continental Motors, Inc.
- [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 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 ST00961LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00961LA): Installation of MASS Systems fire extinguisher cartridges as replacements for Walter Kidde Aerospace fire extinguisher cartridges in fire extinguisher bottles installed in the airplane models noted on the FAA Approved Model List dated June 29, 2000, or later FAA approved revisions.  These fire extinguisher cartridges are in accordance with the MASS Systems Master Drawing List No. 30980-1, "Slug Thrower Cartridges Master Drawing List", Revision N/C, dated
June 26, 2000, or later FAA approved revisions.. AMETEK AMERON LLC d/b/a MASS Systems
- [STC SA00068SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00068SE): Installation of fuel flow/pressure instruments. (W/TSIO-360-MB1). Electronics International Inc.
- [STC SA01988SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01988SE): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In-Flight Data) MVP-50P.. Electronics International Inc.
- [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 SA01157LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01157LA): Installation of Electronics International Model FP-5 or FP-5L fuel flow/fuel pressure instrument as a replacement instrument.. Electronics International Inc.
- [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 SA02520AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02520AT): Installation of M-20 Oil Separator, model 600-WP.. M-20 Oil Separators LLC
- [STC SA02168AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02168AK): Installation of hourmeter airspeed switch. For unpressurized aircraft only. Pressurized aircraft must have pressurization system deactivated.. Avalaska Inc
- [STC SA2-952](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2-952): Installation of fiberglass covering.. Razorback Fabrics Inc
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