# TCDS ATC 660: Piper Aircraft Inc. - Type: Type certificate data sheet - Status: Current - Holder: Piper Aircraft Inc. - Revision: 0 - Product: Aircraft, Small Airplane - Registered aircraft: 109, by the registry models matched to it (OpenAirDocs) - Data sheet PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/8b/19/8b19c9a32cfb73582a0e7549b3c980efe6161b78d894ecc892a614efaebdd385 - FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/9AE985FE2A4D8847862572C9006EDA41.0001 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/tcds/ATC%20660 ## Models (1) As the data sheet lists them. - J-3 ## What the data sheet says This is OCR from the scanned FAA data sheet. OCR can misread letters and numbers. ```text MODELS: Piper J-3, 2 PCI-SM J.C. NUMBER: ATC 660 Engine Continental A-40, A-40-2, A-40-3 or A-40-4 (see also Item 305 and NOTE 4 Placard limits А-40. А-40-2, А-40-3: Maximum, except take-off -- in.ig.. 2550 rpm (37 hp) Take-off (one minute -- in. Hg.. 2550 rpm (37 hp) A-40-4: Maximum, except take-off -- in. Hg.. 2575 pm (40 hp) Take-off (one minute) - in.Hg.. 2575 rpm (40 hp) Fropeller saximum permissible diameter 81 inches Fuel capacity 9 gallons (one tank in fuselage) (-18) Cil capacity 1 gallon (in engine crankcase) No. passengers 1 (+9) and (+36) zaggage Landplane - 20 1bs. (+44) Seaplane - 12 1bs. (Placard compartment: anchor and rope 12 1bs. when carried.") Weights Empty - Use actual (Seaplane approximately 88 lbs. net increase over landplane.) Standard C.G. limits кат ране ( 10-6) nd (02.7) Seaplane -- (+10.2) and (+20.8) (Edo D-1070 floats) - (11.8) and (+23) (Edo 54-1140 floats) Specification basis Approved Type Certificate No. 660 serial numbers 1100 thru 1200, and 1999 and up manufactured prior to 10/15/39 eligible. Approval expired as of that date. (See NOTE 4.) EQUIPMENT: (Datum is wing leading edge) (* Means net increase) Class I: (a) Iandplane: 101. adjustable pitch) 9 1hs. 102. 21 Ibs. (+3) 103. Tail skid 4 los. Seaplane: Item 101 PIUS 151. Edo D-1070 float installation 145 Its. 152. Auxiliary fin (on left and right stabilizer) (See NOTE3) 153. Diagonal tension straps under front seat Class II: Iandplane: Miscellaneous items as noted in approved weight and balance report. (b) Seaplane: Items 200 and 309 Class III: Wheels 18x8-3 (Goodyear INBM) Net decrease 2 lbs. 8.00-4 (Hayes 840) No weight change 8.00-4 (Hayes 841) with krakes 4 1bs. * Steerable tail wheel with 6 × 2.00 3 1bs. * Aircraft Associates (Drawing E-4) Aero Activities (Drawing 302. Battery (Reading 3-BRI-6) 8 lbs. 303. Carburetor heater 2 lhs. 304. Combination carburetor and cabin heater 3 Ibs. (-39) 306. Dual ignition engine - Continental (Placard limits same as for 13 lts.* (-39) 306. 20 1bs. (+9) 20 1bs. (+36) 307. Miscellaneous extra instruments 308. Emergency exit 309- Everel single blade propeller 2 1cs." 310- Wheel streamlines ‹ 1bs. 311. 12 gallon fuel tank (replacing 9 gallon 312. Frieze type balanced ailerons No weight change 313- Skis (use actual weight) (a) Piper S-1000 (b) Air Transport A, 1220-480 or 1460-580 (c) Federal SA-1, SA-2, SC-1 Or SC-2 (d) Marston MFS-1200 or MFS-1600 (e) Washington Aircraft 1200 (E) Fairbanks MF-5 (g) Aviation Service B (h) Heath 665 314. Dual brake installation (Drawing D4101-C) 315. Two-hinge tail surfaces D-4152-C and D4157-C Seaplane: (See NOTE 3) 147 1bs. Some aircraft of this model incorporate splices near the tip in the wing spars made at the factory. ecified ate a feet in for equipment - Landplane - skiplane - not eligible. structure complies with Canadian requirements when Item 313(a) or equivalent is installed. - Seaplane - maximum standard weight 1070 1bs. (b) Britain provided rear spars are reinforced in accordance with Piper Drawing J2-115. If 13/16 inch spars are used, they must also be reinforced in accordance with Piper Drawing J3-A-107. (c) Australia provided that: Wing spars are reinforced in accordance with Piper Drawing J2-L15. If 13/16 inch rear spars are used they must also be reinforced in accordance with Piper Drawing J3-A-107. (2) The following placard speeds are displayed: Level flight or climb 72 mph Ind. Glide or dive 108 mph Ind. (d) All other countries. NOTE 3. Item 152 unnecessary when item 351 installed. NOTE 4. Serial number 2309 also eligible as landplane with the following: Engine Franklin 4AC-150 Series 40 Placard limits Maximum, except take-off -- in. Ag.. 1875 rpm (40 hp) Take-off (one minute) 1875 rpm (40 hp) Propeller Maximum permissible diameter 79 inches Placard speeds Level flight or climb - 78 mph Ind. Glide or dive - 108 mph Ind. NOTE: Great Britain and Australia. A.M.I.N. not pertinent.) ``` ## ADs (11, in force first) - [AD 2015-08-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-08-04): Wings · FS 2000 L-14, AE-1, HE-1 and 77 more. Effective Jun 3, 2015 - [AD 96-09-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-09-06): Air Filter Assemblies · Maule Aerospace Technology 7ACA, 7ECA, 7FC and 180 more. Effective Jun 7, 1996 - [AD 85-06-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/85-06-04): Fuel Tank · FS 2001 AE-1, HE-1, J5A-80 and 60 more. Effective May 4, 1985 - [AD 78-10-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-10-03): Fuel Venting · FS 2001 AE-1, HE-1, J5A-80 and 66 more. Effective May 23, 1978 - [AD 68-05-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/68-05-01): Exhaust Mufflers · FS 2001 J5A-80, J5A (Army L-4F), J5B (Army L-4G) and 67 more. Effective Mar 31, 1968 - [AD 58-12-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/58-12-02): Aileron Hinge Brackets · Piper J-3, J3C-40, J3C-50 and 20 more - [AD 58-01-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/58-01-07): Control System Turnbuckles · FS 2001 J5A-80, J5A (Army L-4F), J5B (Army L-4G) and 18 more - [AD 52-07-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/52-07-03): Lift Strut Rework · Piper J-3, J3C-40, J3C-50 and 15 more - [AD 47-50-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-50-03): Canvas Seat Inspection · Piper J-3, J3C-40, J3C-50 and 14 more - [AD 49-14-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/49-14-01): Elevator Connector Tube Fitting · FS 2003 J-3, J3C-40, J3C-50 and 17 more - [AD 93-10-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-10-06) (historical): Corroded Wing Lift Struts or Cracked Forks · Piper Aircraft, Inc., The New J-2, J-3, J4 and 28 more. Effective Jul 9, 1993 ## Registered aircraft by registry model (OpenAirDocs) - [Piper J-3](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-j-3): 104 aircraft (registry code 7100502) - [Piper-Dahl J-3](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-dahl-j-3): 2 aircraft (registry code 7100505) - [Piper Whitaker J3](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-whitaker-j3): 1 aircraft (registry code 710050C) - [Piper-Ford J3](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-ford-j3): 1 aircraft (registry code 7100501) - [Piper-Green-Lewis J-3 CUBY](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-green-lewis-j-3-cuby): 1 aircraft (registry code 7100515) - [Piper J-3 REPLICA](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-j-3-replica): 0 aircraft (registry code 056196X) - [Piper-Long Beach City College J-3](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-long-beach-city-college-j-3): 0 aircraft (registry code 7100500) - [Piper/Adrion Advisors PIPER J-3](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-adrion-advisors-piper-j-3): 0 aircraft (registry code 710050F) - [Piper/Bristow J3 CUB](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-bristow-j3-cub): 0 aircraft (registry code 710050E) ## STCs approved under this data sheet (42) - [STC SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC - [STC SA02525LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02525LA): Installation of Wheel and Brake Assemblies. Game Aerospace LLC - [STC SA00715CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00715CH): Installation of Air Energy Service P/N J-3-212 ball type, sight fuel tank quantity gauge on the side of an AESI P/N AESI-125 12-gallon wing tank.. Crown MN Aviation LLC - [STC SA02576AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02576AK): Installation of Cleveland and ABI, LLC Wheel and Brake Kits. ABI LLC - [STC SA02987CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02987CH): Installation of the Electroair Electronic Ignition System. Electroair Acquisition Corporation - [STC SA04032CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04032CH): Install rocker switch assemblies. Electroair Acquisition Corporation - [STC SA2057SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2057SO): Installation of shoulder harness.. Alpha Aviation Inc - [STC SA02452AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02452AK): Installation of F. Atlee Dodge Aircraft Services, LLC, Pilot s Safety Barrier Net. F. Atlee Dodge Aircraft Services, LLC - [STC SA01669CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01669CH): Installation of Challenger Reusable Air Filter. Challenger Aviation Products Inc. - [STC SA02428AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02428AK): Installation of a hydraulically actuated ski drag assembly. Northern Airframes LLC - [STC SA02295SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02295SE): Installation of an alternate method of fastening aluminum wing ribs to wood spars. Rainbow Flying Service LLC - [STC SA02825NY PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02825NY%20PAGE%202): Installation of Aerospace Logic Aircraft Instruments. Aerospace Logic Inc. - [STC SA214AL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA214AL): Installation of Airglas Engineerins Model L-1650A and L2000A Wheel Replacment Skis. Airglas Inc. - [STC SA02110CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02110CH): Installation of a Time Trac Data Recorder. P2 Incorporated - [STC SA00270BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00270BO): Installation of a Teledyne Continental A-65-8, A-65-8F, A-65-9, A-75-8, A-75-8F, A-75-9, C-75-8, C-75-12, C-85-8, C-85-12, C-90-8F or C-90-12F engine and corresponding propeller identified under Limitations and Conditions, and components for a landplane maximum gross weight of 1220 lbs.. Clyde R Smith Jr - [STC SA5-13](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5-13): Installation of 8.50x6 tires and tubes with Hayes 6-inch wheels.. Aircraft Innovations, LLC - [STC SA02231AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02231AK): Installation of Cleveland Main Wheels and Brakes.. F Atlee Dodge Aircraft Service - [STC SA01063CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01063CH): Installation of a Scott Model 3200 Tail Wheel with the AESI #T.S.05P Tail Spring.. Univair Aircraft Corporation - [STC SA00223BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00223BO): Descriptive data pertaining to this modification is considered inadequate for duplication in other aircraft. This approval is limited to the installation made in Piper Model J-3, Serial Number 2057. Installation of a Continental A-75-8 engine and Sensenich Model W70DK-40 wood propeller, and components for a 1200 lb. maximum weight.. Babcock Paul G - [STC SA00680SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00680SE): Installation of Electronics International model UBG-16 or UBG-16T bar graph engine analyzer.. Electronics International - [STC SA02234AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02234AK): Installation of a high Pressure Brake Master Cylinder assembly DCA1248-1260.. Dakota Cub Aircraft Inc - [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 SA775GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA775GL): Superseded by STC SA01944CH. Modify airplane to fly on unleaded automotive gasoline, 87 minimum antiknock index.. EAA Aviation Foundation - [STC ST01700NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01700NY): Installation of the following Aerospace Logic aircraft instruments: EGT-100 Exhaust Gas Temperature Indicator, CHT-100 Cylnder Head Temperature INdicator, FL-100 Dual Fuel Level Indicator, FP-100 Fuel Pressure and Ammeter Indicator, OL-100 Oil Pressure and Temperature Indicator, and VA-100 Voltmeter and Ammeter Indicator.. Aerospace Logic Inc. - [STC SA00932SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00932SE): Installation of the Stewart wing tip assembly. Steve Pierce - [STC SA2-952](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2-952): Installation of fiberglass covering.. Razorback Fabrics Inc - [STC SA2508SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2508SO): Replacement of Cleveland brake discs, No. 164-67 or 164-167, with Appalachian Accessories' stainless steel brake discs, Part No. 73-67.. Aviation Products, Inc - [STC SA00207AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00207AT): Installation of carbon steel brake discs that have melonite surface treatment, P/N AA-67.. Aviation Products, Inc - [STC SA1626NM PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1626NM%20PAGE%202): Installation of Electronics Int'l Digital EGT/CHT Instruments and accessories. (201 Series). Electronics International - [STC SA126SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA126SO): Installation of wing fabric attachment clips.. Arbor Company - [STC SA2350NM PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2350NM%20PAGE%201): Installation of Electronics International Inc digital carburetor/outside air temperature gauges. Electronics International - [STC SA4302NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4302NM): Installation of Electronics Int'l digital automatic engine analyzer.. Electronics International - [STC SA3862NM PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3862NM%20PAGE%201): Installation of Electronics International Primary TIT/EGT/CHT instruments, remote switches and associated accessories.. Electronics International - [STC SA1455NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1455NM): Installation of a flame proof auxiliary heater-dryer, Model12-1600.. Thermal, Inc - [STC SA2190NM PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2190NM%20PAGE%201): Installation of electronics International Digital Volt/Amp Gauges and Accessories.. Electronics International - [STC SA309GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA309GL): Installation of Continental A65-8 engine and Sensenich module 72CK propeller (wood).. Bartlet Aviation, Inc - [STC SA582NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA582NW): Fabrication of replacement wire rope cable assemblies. University Swagging Corp - [STC SA262AL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA262AL): Install 6x6x44 fish pole tube.. F Atlee Dodge Aircraft Service - [STC SA4-469](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-469): Application of glass cloth with resin.. Glasco-Air Products - [STC SA5-9](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5-9): 25x11x4 tires and tubes with Airglass Engineering Company adapters LWA 950.. Safeway Airways - [STC SA95AL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA95AL): Maule SFS-1-4-P8 tail wheel; Hayes D-15-26 brake assembly using Kennedy Air Service adapter 64-1; Hayes wheel assembly D3-105MD; and800x6, 850x6 or 900x6 4-ply tires and tubes.. Kennedy Air Service - [STC SA2350NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2350NM) (historical): Installation of Electronics International Inc digital carburetor/outside air temperature gauges listed on the attached continuation sheet and the associated accessories.. Electronics International --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.