TCDS AR-7

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION AR-7 Revision 11 Piper Aircraft, Inc PA-18A (Restricted) PA-18A "135" (Restricted) PA-18A "150" (Restricted) August 7, 2006 RESTRICTED AIRCRAFT SPECIFICATION NO. AR-7 Type Certificate Holder Piper Aircraft, Inc. 2926 Piper Drive Vero Beach, Florida 32960 Type Certificate Holder Record The New Piper Aircraft, Inc transferred TC AR-7 to Piper Aircraft, Inc on August 7, 2006. I - Model PA-18A, 1 PCLM (Restricted Category Only), Approved February 5, 1952; Model PA-18A "135", 1 PCLM (Restricted Category Only), Approved June 17, 1952. Model PA-18A "135" same as Model PA-18A except engine installation and fuel capacity. Engine Model PA-18A: Lycoming O-290-D Model PA-18A "135": Lycoming O-290-D2 Fuel 80/87 minimum grade aviation gasoline Engine Limits Lycoming O-290-D: For all operations, 2600 rpm (125 hp) Lycoming O-290-D2: For all operations, 2600 rpm (135 hp) Airspeed Limits Maneuvering 94 mph (82 knots) True Ind. Maximum Structural Cruising 110 mph (96 knots) True Ind. Never Exceed 138 mph (120 knots) True Ind. Flaps Extended 80 mph (70 knots) True Ind. C. G. Range (+19.0) to (+24) at 2070 lb. (+11.5) to (+24) at 1200 lb. or less Straight line variation between points given. LBS. 2000 1800 1600 1400 1200 1000 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 INCH ES Rea r Limit Fwd. Limit Empty Weight C. G. Range None Maximum Weight 2070 lb. Page No. 1 2 3 4 5 Rev. No. 11 11 11 11 11 AR-7 Page 2 of 5 Number of Seats 1 at (+11) Maximum Baggage Capacity Not applicable Fuel Capacity Model PA-18A: 18 gallons at (+24) (Left wing tank) Model PA-18A "135": 36 gallons at (+ 24) (18 gallon left wing tank at (+24), plus Item 101(b)) Oil Capacity 8 quarts at (-36) Serial Numbers Eligible 18-677, 18-770, and 18-1262 through 18-3779. Required Equipment Model PA-18A: Items 1(a), 102(a), 201(a), 202(a), 204(a); 601, 602, 603, or 606. Model PA-18A "135": Items 2(a), 101(b), 102(b)(1), 103(a), 201(a), 202(a), 204(a); 601, 602, 603, 604, 605, or 606. II - Model PA-18A "150", 1 PCLM (Restricted Category Only), Approved October 7, 1954. Model PA-18A "150", same as Model PA-18A "135" except for the engine and wings; and revisions to the fuselage, fuel system and landing gear. Engine Lycoming O-320 (Carburetor setting, #10-3678-11, #10-3678-12 or #10-3678-32) See Item 106 for optional engines. Fuel 80/87 minimum grade aviation gasoline Engine Limits All operations, 2700 rpm (150 hp) Airspeed Limits Maneuvering 96 mph (86 knots) True Ind. Maximum Structural Cruising 121 mph (105 knots) True Ind. Never Exceed 153 mph (133 knots) True Ind. Flaps Extended 85 mph (74 knots) True Ind. C. G. Range (+19.0) to (+24) at 2070 lb. (+11.5) to (+24) at 1200 lb. or less Straight line variation between points given. Refer to figure under Section I. Empty Weight C. G. Range None Maximum Weight 2070 lb. Number of Seats 1 at (+11) Maximum Baggage Capacity Not applicable Fuel Capacity 36 gallons at (+24) (2 wing tanks) Oil Capacity 8 quarts at (-36) Serial Numbers Eligible 18-3786 through 18-9015, and 18-7309016 through 18-8309025. Required equipment Items 3(a), 102(b)(2), 201(a), 202(a), 204(a); 601, 602, 603, 604, 605, 606, or 607. Page 3 of 5 AR-7 Specifications Pertinent to All Models Datum Wing leading edge Leveling Means Plumb from PK screw in upper door frame channel to center punch mark on enclosure door rear hinge. Control Surface Stabilizer 2.5° Up 4° Down Movements Elevator 25° Up 15° Down Aileron 18° Up 18° Down Rudder 25° Left 25° Right Flap 50° Down Certification Basis Restricted Type Certificate No. 7 (CAR 8.10(b)) Production Basis Approved for manufacture of spare parts only under Production Certificate No. 206. Export Eligibility Deleted - April 23, 1996. Equipment A plus (+) or minus (-) sign preceding the weight of an item indicates net weight change when that item is installed. Propeller and Propeller Accessories The following propellers are eligible at the limits shown for diameter and static rpm at maximum permissible throttle setting, no additional tolerance permitted: 1. With Lycoming O-290-D engine: (a) Propeller - Sensenich M76AM-2- 50, fixed pitch metal 24 lb. (-57) Static rpm: Not over 2475 rpm, not under 2100 rpm Diameter: Not over 74 inches, not under 72.5 inches (b) Propeller Sensenich 74FM-50 or any other fixed pitch wood 11 lb. (-57) propeller rated for engine power and speed Static rpm: Not over 2400 rpm, not under 2100 rpm Diameter: Not over 74 inches, not under 72.5 inches 2. With Lycoming O-290-D2 engine: (a) Propeller - Sensenich M76AM-2- 52, fixed pitch metal 24 lb. (-57) Static rpm: Not over 2490 rpm, not under 2100 rpm Diameter: Not over 74 inches, not under 72.5 inches (b) Deleted - April 23, 1996. 3. With Lycoming O-320 engine only: (a) Propeller - Sensenich M74DM, fixed pitch metal 30 lb. (-57) Static rpm: Not over 2500 rpm, not under 2350 rpm Diameter: Not over 74 inches, not under 72.5 inches Engines and Engine Accessories - Fuel and Oil Systems 101. Fuel tank - 18 gallons right wing (Header tank, Piper P/N 12837 re quired with this installation) (a) Optional with Lycoming O-290-D engine 16 lb. (+25) Installed in accordance with Piper Dwgs. 12458, 13766 and 12778 (b) Required with Lycoming O-290-D2 engine 16 lb. (+25) Installed in accordance with Piper Dwgs. 12458, 13766 and 12778 AR-7 Page 4 of 5 102. Oil cooler (a) Harrison model APO6CJ04-02 or APO6CU04-02 3 lb. (-30) Required with Lycoming O-290-D engine (b) Harrison model AP13SJ03- 01 or AP12CU03-01 6 lb. (-53) (1) Installed in accordance with Piper Dwg. No. 13724 Required with Lycoming O-290-D2 engi ne, optional with Lycoming O-290-D engine. (2) Installed in accordance with Piper Dwg. No. 14368. Required with Lycoming O-320 engine. 103. Engine (a) Lycoming O-290-D2 Installed in accordance with Piper Dwg. 12447. Use Actual Weight Change Engine limits - For all operations, 2600 rpm (135 hp) 104. 5"x 8" carburetor air filter installati on in accordance with Piper Dwg. 14526 2 lb. (-34) (a) Eligible with Lycoming O-290-D engine when Item 2(a) installed. (b) Eligible with Lycoming O-320 e ngine when Item 3(a) installed. 105. Paper air filter installation (Fram CA-122P L) installed in accordance with Piper Dwg. 15013. Eligible on Lycoming O-320 series engines only. 106. Engines (a) Models PA-18A "150" (1) Lycoming O-320 (2) Lycoming O-320-A2A (3) Lycoming O-320-A2B Landing Gear 201. Two main wheel-brake assemblies (a) Goodrich Model 841A, 8.00-4, Type III 10 lb. (+2) Wheel Assembly No. D-3-13A-1 Brake Assembly No. D-2-113 202. Two main wheel tires with regular tubes (a) 8.00-4, Type III, 4 ply rating 21 lb. (+2) 204. Tail wheel assembly (a) Scott Model 3-24B 6 lb. (+200) (b) Scott Model 3200 per Scott Dwg. 3243 2 lb. (+200) (c) Maule Model SFS-1-4 per Piper Dwg. No 14297 6 lb. (+200) 210. Scott parking brake installation (Scott Aviation Neglect Weight Change Corporation, Lancaster, New York, Kit No. 2715-BK. Installed in accordance with their Bulletin No. I-169). 213. Tandem Gear Model GW-100 installed in accordance with 46 lb. (+2) A. W. Whitaker, 5001 N. E. Union Avenue, Portland Oregon, Dwg. T-10 and installation instructions dated June 8, 1949. 214. Shock strut cord and hydraulic type Piper P/N 12843. 4 lb. (+2) Installed per Piper Dwg. 10534. Not eligible on Model PA-18A "150". 215. Shock strut assembly cord and hydraulic type Piper P/N 4 lb. (+2) 14088. Installed per Piper Dwg. 10551. Page 5 of 5 AR-7 Electrical Equipment 301. Battery - Reading R-33 31 lb. (+59) 302. Landing lights in wing leading edge per Piper Dwg. 12534. 4 lb. (+5) Not eligible on Model PA-18A "150". 303. Landing lights in wing leading edge per Piper Dwg. 14442. 4 lb. (+5) For Model PA-18A "150". Miscellaneous 601. Sprayer equipment installation per Piper Dwg. 13547 Use Actual Weight (+41) 602. Duster equipment installation per Piper Dwg. 13641 Use Actual Weight (+48) 603. Cargo deck installation per Piper Dwg. 13714 13 lb. (+45) 604. Sprayer equipment installation per Pipe r Dwgs. 14136 and 13547 Use Actual Weight (+39) 605. Sprayer equipment installation per Pipe r Dwgs. 14137 and 13547 Use Actual Weight (+41) 606. Sprayer equipment installation per Piper Dwg. 14285 Use Actual Weight (+39) 607. Duster equipment installation per Piper Dwg. 14365 Use Actual Weight (+41) NOTE 1. The provisions of Civil Air Regulations Part 8 a nd Civil Aeronautics Manual 8 are applicable to alterations of existing agricultural airplanes originally certificated to these requirements. NOTE 2. The following placards must be displayed: (a) Maximum capacity of cargo deck, hopper or tank in pounds. (b) Placard "RESTRICTED" displayed at the entrance to the airplane cabin. (c) Placard required to be displayed in cabin when Form ACA-309 not used: "Operation Limitations - Restricted Cate gory Only in Accordance with Piper Dwg. No. 13988." (d) Deleted - December 21, 1955. NOTE 3. (a) The Model PA-18A (Res tricted Category) is the same as the Standard Category PA-18A, except for minor design changes and can be converted to the Standard Category using the manufacturer's conversion instructions dated January 17, 1952. When operating in the Standard Category, FAA Type Certificate Data Sheet No. 1A2 will apply. (b) The Model PA-18A "135" (Res tricted Category) is the same as the Standard Category PA-18A "135" except for minor design changes and can be converted to the Standard Category using the manufacturer's conversion instructions dated January 17, 1952, revised June 17, 1952. When operating in Standard Category, FAA Type Certificate Data Sheet No. 1A2 will apply. (c) The Model PA-18A "150" (Res tricted Category) is the same as the Standard Category PA-18A "150" except for minor design changes and can be converted to the Standard Category using the manufacturer's conversion instructions dated August 6, 1957. When operating in Standard Category, FAA Type Certificate Data Sheet No. 1A2 will apply. NOTE 4. In addition to the operating limitations set forth in this specification, the Form ACA-309 as issued by the certificating inspector must contain the area operating limitations, economic operating limitations and passenger limitations as prescribed in CAR 8. See NOTE 2(c) for operating limitations for aircraft not using Form ACA-309. ...END...