# TCDS A-791: AD Holdings Inc

- Type: Type certificate data sheet
- Status: Current
- Holder: AD Holdings Inc
- Revision: 8
- Revised: December 12, 2013
- Product: Aircraft, Small Airplane
- Certification basis: CAR 3
- Registered aircraft: 4, by the registry models matched to it (OpenAirDocs)
- Data sheet PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/31/78/317808af7b5bcd6fb4ec8a62b910a7ef4443d3ef53320f29c3848c07ab0ac2c7
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/674AB4E8C5EF547186257C3F0067C04D.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-791

## Models (2)

As the data sheet lists them.

- T-211
- T-11

## 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. 8 4 7 7 4 7 
 
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION 
 
A-791 
Revision 8 
THORP 
T-11 
T-211 
 
December 12, 2013 
 
AIRCRAFT SPECIFICATION NO. A-791 
 
Type Certificate Holder: AD Holdings, Inc.  
  c/o Dedicated Micros Orlando 
  101 West Landstreet Road, Suite 200 
  Orlando, Florida 32824 
 
Type Certificate Record: Type Certificate 791 issued to Thorp Aircraft Company in Van Nuys, CA on 
December 22, 1948 
T-211 model approval issued to Thorp Aircraft Company in Burbank, CA on  
April 20, 1964 
Reissued to Adams Industries, Inc. in Detroit, MI on July 21, 1981 
Reissued to Thorp Aero Inc. in Wheelersburg, OH on August 18, 1989 
Reissued to First Kentucky Bank in Sturgis, KY on May 1, 1996 
Reissued to DM Aerospace Limited in WA on September 10, 1998 
Reissued to AD Aerospace, Inc. in Kennesaw, GA on May 13, 2002 
Reissued to AD Holdings, Inc. in Kennesaw, GA on February 18, 2004 
 
I - Model T-11 (Thorp 11) (Normal Category), Approved December 22, 1948  
 
Engine Lycoming O-145-B2 
 
Fuel 73 minimum octane aviation gasoline 
 
Engine Limits For all operations,  2550 rpm (65 hp) 
 
Airspeed Limits (CAS) Maneuvering 109 mph (95 knots) 
 Maximum structural cruising 101 mph (88 knots). 
 Never exceed  128 mph (111 knots) 
 Flaps extended    81 mph (70 knots) 
 
C.G. Range (+37.6) to (+42.0) 
 
Empty Weight C.G. Range (+37.5) to (+39.0).  Unusable fuel (Item 105) must be included in certificated empty 
weight   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. 
 
Datum Forward face of lower firewall. 
 
Leveling Means Lugs in baggage compartment floor 
  
Maximum Weight 1050 lbs. 
 
No. of Seats 2 (+36) 
 
Maximum Baggage 80 lbs.

A-791 2 
 
 
Fuel Capacity Total - 18 gals. (+65) 
 Unusable - 4 gals. (+65) 
 
Oil Capacity 5 qts. (-7) 
 
Control Surface Movements Elevator (measured in inches from lower rear corner of rudder to upper surface of 
elevator at tab hinge line) (neutral position:  -6.6 + 0.2") -up 3.0 + 0.2";  
 down 7.6 + 0.2". 
 Elevator tab (measured with respect to elevator) -up 29 + 1° (elevator full up);  
       down 9 + 1° (elevator full down). 
 Rudder - right 33 + 1°; left 33 + 1°.   
 Aileron - up 35 + 1°; down 9   + 1°. 
 Flaps - down 31 + 1°. 
 
Serial Nos. Eligible 3, 4 and 6 
 
Required Equipment Items 1, 102, 104, 201, 202, 401 and 402 
 
II - Model T-211 (Thorp 211), 2 PCLM (Normal Category), Approved April 20, 1964 
 
Engine Continental O-200-A modified in accordance with Supplemental Type Certificate  
 No. SE8WE 
 
Fuel 80/87 minimum grade aviation gasoline 
 
Engine Limits  For all operations,  2750 rpm (100 hp)  See Note 3. 
 
Airspeed Limit (CAS) Maneuvering 113 mph (98 knots). 
 Maximum structural cruising 126 mph (109 knots) 
 Never exceed 159 mph (138 knots) 
 Flaps extended    81 mph (70 knots) 
  
C.G. Range (+68.7) to (+70.5) at 1270 lbs. 
 (+65.0) to (+70.5) at  935 lbs. 
 Straight line variation between points 
  
Empty Weight C.G. Range None 
 
Datum 77 in. forward of wing spar web 
  
Leveling Means Leveling marks installed on forward tunnel cover per Thorp Drawing No. 1118. 
  
Maximum Weight 1270 lbs. 
 
No. Seats 2 (+67) 
 
Maximum Baggage 80 lbs. (+87.2) 
 
Fuel Capacity Total - 24 gals. (+97) Unusable - 1 gal. (+82.5) 
 
Oil Capacity 6 qts. (+23.3) 
 
Control Surface Movements Elevator (measured in inches from lower rear corner of rudder to upper surface of 
elevator at tab hinge line) (neutral position: 
       -6.6 + 0.2") -up 3.0 + 0.2"; down 7.6 + 0.2". 
 Elevator tab (measured with respect to elevator) -up 29 + 1° 
       (elevator full up); down 9 + 1° (elevator full down). 
 Rudder - right 33 + 1°; left 33 + 1°.   
 Aileron - up 35 + 1°; down 9   + 1°. 
 Flaps - down 31 + 1°.

3 A-791 
 
 
Serial Nos. Eligible Nos. 5, 7,  Nos. 10 through 99 
  
Required Equipment Items 2, 102, 106, 107, 201, and 202 
 
III  Model T-211 (Thorp 211), 2PCLM (Normal Category), Approved February 20, 1991 
 
Engine Continental O-200-A modified in accordance with Supplemental Type 
  Certificate  (STC) No. SE8WE 
 
Fuel 80/87 minimum grade aviation gasoline 
 
Engine Limits For all operations, 2750 rpm (100 hp) 
  See Note 3. 
 
Airspeed Limits (CAS) Maneuvering 113 mph(98 knots) 
 Max. structural cruising 126 mph (110 knots) 
 Never exceed 159 mph (138 knots) 
 Flaps extended 113 mph (98 knots) 
 
C.G. Range (+64.2) to (+70.5) at 1270 lbs. 
 (+63.6) to (+70.5) at   872 lbs. 
 Straight line variation between points 
 
Empty Weight None 
 
Datum 59.15 in. forward of wing leading edge 
 
Leveling Means Leveling marks installed on forward tunnel cover per Thorp Drawing No. 1118. 
 
Maximum Weight 1270 lbs. 
 
No. Seats 2 (+65.16) 
 
Maximum Baggage 40 lbs. (+87.2) 
 
Fuel Capacity Total - 21 gals. (+94.75) 
 Unusable - 1 gal (+82.5) 
 
Oil Capacity 6 qts. (+23.3) 
 
Control Surfaces Stabilator (measured in degrees from waterline) up 18° ± 30'; down 3° ± 1° 
 Stabilator trim tab (measured with respect to stabilator) up 23° ± 2° with full nose 
down trim and stabilator up elevator full up 18° ± 30'; down 7° ± 1° with full nose up 
trim and stabilator down 3° ± 1° 
 
 Stabilator trim tab (alternate method) measured from the top surface of  trim tab with 
respect to waterline - up 33° ± 2° with full nose down trim and stabilator up 18° ± 
30'; down 16° ± 1° with full nose up trim and stabilator down 3° ± 1° 
 
 Rudder - right 32° ± 2°; left 32° ± 2° 
 Aileron - up 34° ± 2°; down 10° ± 2° 
 Flaps - down 20° ± 2° 
 
Serial Nos. Eligible 100 and higher (See Note 4) 
 
Required Equipment Items 3, 106, 109, 110, 111, 112, 203, 204, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 401, 403 
 
Certification Basis Modifications certified to Civil Air Regulations (CAR) 3 effective May 15, 1956.

A-791 4 
 
 
Specifications Pertinent to all Models 
 
Certification Basis Civil Air Regulations (CAR) 03 effective November 13, 1945 
 Type Certificate 791, issued December 22, 1948. 
 Date of Application for Type Certificate September 17, 1946 
 
Production Basis None. Prior  to original certification of each Model T-211, serial number 104 and 
subsequent, 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.  See Note 4. 
 
Export Eligibility Aircraft is eligible for the issuance of Export Certificates of Airworthiness.  
 
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 (Model Thorp T-11 only) - U.S. 63T43, Sensenich 
66CB42 or any other fixed pitch wood propeller rated for 
required hp and rpm with the following limits: 
10 lbs (-19) 
  (a) Static rpm at maximum permissible throttle setting:  not 
over 2470, not under 2370.  No additional tolerance 
permitted. 
Diameter:  Not over 63 in., not under 61 in. 
 
  (b) Static rpm at maximum permissible throttle setting:  
not over 2390, not under 2290.  No additional 
tolerance permitted. 
Diameter:  Not over 66 in., not under 64 in. 
 
 2. Propeller (Model Thorp T-211 only) - McCauley 1A100-MCM 
Static rpm at maximum permissible throttle setting: 
not over 2400, not under 2300.  No additional tolerance 
permitted. 
Diameter:  Not over 67 in.  No cutoff for repairs permitted 
19.5 lbs. (+8.3) 
 3. Propeller (Model Thorp T-211) - Sensenich 69CKS12-2-56L 
Propeller and bolts 
Propeller extension 
Static RPM at maximum permissible throttle setting: not over 
2250, not under 2100. No additional tolerance permitted. 
Diameter:  Not over 67 in.  No cutoff for repairs permitted 
 
24.8 lbs. (+5.3) 
  4.4 lbs. (+8.5) 
 
Engine and Engine Accessories - 
 Fuel and Oil System 
 102. Fuel strainer - Tillotson (Bowl OW363, Cover OW453) 0.5 lbs. (-1) 
 104. Fuel cell (Model Thorp T-11 only) - Firestone No. 18100, 
Construction No. E-1024 
3 lbs. (+66) 
 106. Oil sump installed per John W. Thorp Drawing No. 1558 and 
STC No. SE8WE 
 
 107. Engine driven fuel pump - AC Diaphragm type, Continental 
P/N 40585 
2 lbs.  (+3) 
 108. Starter - Delco-Remy P/N 1109656 or Continental 50309 16 lbs. (+23.3) 
 109. Fuel - Strainer - ACS 10560  
 110. Fuel cell - Thorp No. 1382  Firestone Construction No. E-
1425-3 
 
 111. Engine driven fuel pump - AC Diaphragm type 631391  
 112. Starter - Prestolite MZ - 4214 or Continental 634464  
    
Landing Gear and Floats    
 201. Main landing gear wheels - Goodrich Model 451M with 
brakes, 5.00 -4 4-ply tires and tube (see Note under Item 
202) 
20.0 lbs.

5 A-791 
 
 
Engine and Engine Accessories - 
 Fuel and Oil System 
 202. Nose gear wheel - Thorp wheel assembly, per Drawing 
No. 1114 
NOTE:  C.G.'s of wheels (axle stations) vary with degree 
of shock strut extensions, as follows: 
Shock strut         Main wheel C.G.  Nose wheel C.G. 
Fully Extended              +53.7        -3.6 
Fully compressed          +54.0        -1.9 
 
 
 203. Main landing gear wheels - Cleveland Wheel, 20-65 and 
brake 30-9, 5.00-5 4-ply tire and tube    
 
 204. Nose gear wheel - Cleveland Wheel 40-77, 5.00-5 4-ply 
tire and tube 
 
    
Electrical Equipment and Radio 
(Model Thorp T-211 only) 
   
 301. Generator, Delco-Remy 1101890 or Continental 534111 9.8 lbs. (+23.3) 
 302. Voltage Regulator, Delco-Remy 118736 or Continental 
534112 
1.7 lbs. (+37.5) 
 303. Battery, Rebat S-24 26.0 lbs. (+114.7) 
 304. Position Lights 
a.  Grimes A1285-G-12(wing) 
b.  Grimes A1285-R-12(wing) 
c. Grimes A2064-12 (tail)  
 
1.0 lb. (+77.0) 
1.0 lb. (+77.9) 
0.5 lb. (+210.9) 
 305. Radio Skycrafters Model AMT9-AMR4 (Thorp drawing 
T-211*1555) 
7.1 lbs. (+42.5) 
 NOTE: Items 306, 307, 308, and 309 are standard equipment 
on Thorp T-211.  Weights & Arms 
are included. 
 
 306. Alternator 60 AMP-12 volt Continental 633661  
 307. Voltage Regulator, Zeftronics R15200  
 308. Battery Rebat S-25 or Gill G-25  
 309. Position Lights 
a. Grimes A1285-G-12  (wing) 
b. Grimes A1285-R-12  (wing) 
c. Grimes A2064-12  (tail) 
 
 310. Aero Flash 178-0003 strobe light 1.37 lb.  (+76.3) 
 311. Transponder; King KR76A 3.1 lb.    (+42.6) 
 312. ADF; King KR87, KA44B, K1227 7.5 lb.  (+105.8) 
 313. Marker Beacon: King KMA24 1.7 lb.  .(+43.6) 
 314. VOR/ILS Indicator:  King KI209 1.0 lb.    (+45.2) 
 315. VOR/LOC Indicator:  King KI208  1.0 lb.    (+44.3) 
 316. NAV/COM:  King KX155 5.7 lb.    (+40.5) 
 317. LORAN:  Apollo-800 2.3 lb.    (+41.4) 
Interior Equipment    
 401. FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual  
 402. Back cover baggage compartment (Thorp Dwg. P-735) Neglect weight 
 403. Back cover baggage compartment (Thorp Dwg. A-1044) Neglect weight 
 
NOTE 1. Current weight and balance report including list of equipment included in certificated 
empty weight, and loading instructions when necessary, must be in each aircraft at 
time of original certification and at all times thereafter.  The certificated empty 
weight and corresponding center of gravity locations  must include unusable fuel and 
oil.

A-791 6 
 
 
NOTE 2. The following placards must be displayed in front of and in clear view of the pilot: 
 a.  (T-11 only)  "This airplane must be operated in compliance with the Operating 
Limitations Section of the FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual." 
  b.  (T-11 only)  "No acrobatic maneuvers including spins approved." 
 c.  (T-11 only)  "Unusable fuel 4 gals.". 
 d.  (T-211)  "This airplane must be operated as a normal category airplane.  No 
acrobatic maneuvers including spins approved". 
 
NOTE 3. The engine and oil cooling of the Model T-211 with Continental O-200-A engine 
installed have not been investigated for more than 2500 rpm at full throttle (91 hp) in 
the climb. 
 
NOTE 4. The Model T-211, serial numbers 104 thru 107 built by:  
  Venture Light Aircraft Resources, L.L.C. 
  HCR2 Box 270 
  Tucson, AZ  85735 
 
NOTE 5. Airplanes with serial numbers beginning with “TT” produced in India or “CC” 
produced in China are not eligible for import certification into the U.S., for example 
TT-001 and up, or CC-0001 and up. 
 
 
...END...
```

## ADs

None name its models.

## Registered aircraft by registry model (OpenAirDocs)

- [Thorp Aero T 211](https://openairdocs.org/model/thorp-aero-t-211): 2 aircraft (registry code 8940202)
- [Thorp T-211](https://openairdocs.org/model/thorp-t-211): 2 aircraft (registry code 8950104)
- [Thorp T-11](https://openairdocs.org/model/thorp-t-11): 0 aircraft (registry code 8950102)
- [Venture LT Acft Resources T-211](https://openairdocs.org/model/venture-lt-acft-resources-t-211): 0 aircraft (registry code 8940201)

## STCs approved under this data sheet (18)

- [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 SA01757WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01757WI): To allow the use of UL91 or UL94 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Swift Fuels LLC
- [STC SA02019WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02019WI): Installation of the Trig Avionics TX56, TX56A, TX57, or TX57A VHF Nav-Com Radio.. Peregrine
- [STC SA02444AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02444AK): Approval of the L-3 Communications NGT 9000/9000R ADS-B system installed. ADS-B Technologies LLC
- [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 SA00744DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00744DE): Installation of the Automatic Dependent Surveillance  Broadcast (ADS-B) Out Equipment using a Trig Avionics TT31 Transponder and an approved position sensor. Peregrine
- [STC SA00765DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00765DE): Installation of Automatic Dependent Surveillance  Broadcast (ADS-B) Out functionality using the BendixKing KT74 Transponder and qualified position sensor. Peregrine
- [STC SA01835WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01835WI): Installation of Trig Avionics TY-96 or TY-97 VHF Communications Radio. Peregrine
- [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 SA10077SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA10077SC): Installation of push-button starter system.. Hartzell Engine Technologies, LLC
- [STC SA10921SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA10921SC): Installation of an alternator and regulator as a replacement to existing OEM generators and mechanical voltage regulators. Hartzell Engine Technologies, LLC
- [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 SA5159NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5159NM): Installation of chip detector system.. Northwest Aircraft Inc
- [STC SA00765DE PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00765DE%20PAGE%201) (historical): Installation of Automatic Dependent Surveillance  Broadcast (ADS-B) Out functionality using the BendixKing KT74 Transponder and qualified position sensor. Peregrine

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