- Holder
- Pratt & Whitney Division
- Revision
- 3
- Revised
- February 1, 1974
- Status
- Current
- Product
- Engine
- Models
- 2
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Models · 2
| Model | Also known as | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Wasp S3H1-G | ||
| Wasp R-1340-59 |
Airworthiness directives · 3
ADs whose products are models on this data sheet, matched by model and maker.
STCs approved under this data sheet · 12
STC SE04651CHTo allow use of l00R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification SPEC-l00R-22STC SE01966WIUse of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas in spark ignition piston aircraft enginesSTC SE5189NMInstallation of chip detector light system.STC SE01200LAInstallation of Pratt & Whitney R-2800 engine cylinder assemblies on altered P&WA R-1340 engine modelsSTC SE09538SCInstallation of American Bosch magneto and ignition harness, model SB9RU-3 magneto and P/N 165373 harness, or SB9RC-3 magneto and PN 165374 harness.STC SE919NEReplacement of P&W P/N C-13670(Gear-floating blower drive) with Windsor Aerospace P/N WA-C-13670 and P&W P/N 11768 (Cam) with Windsor Aerospace P/N WA-11768.STC SE09029SCInstall chip detector system on P&W R-1240 series engines.STC SE6069NMRemoval of inverted flight check valve from Stromberg NA-R9B and NA-Y9E1 series carburetors.STC SE2658NMReplacement of type design P&W P/N 11768 engine with Precision Aero-Parts, Inc. P/N R-1768STC SE5584SWPropeller shaft oil seal.STC SE1864CEOperation of engine on unleaded automotive gasoline.STC SE741SWR-1830 rockershaft assemblies.
What the data sheet says
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Rev. No. 3 3
FEDERAL AVIATION AGENCY
E-142
Revision 3
Pratt & Whitney
WASP
S3H1-G
R-1340-59
February 1, 1974
AIRCRAFT ENGINE SPECIFICATION
Engines of models described herein conforming with this specification and approved data on file with the Federal Aviation
Agency meet the minimum standards for use in certificated aircraft in accordance with pertinent aircraft specifications and
applicable portions of the Civil Air Regulations provided they are installed, operated, and maintained as prescribed by the
approved manufacturer's manuals and other approved instructions.
Manufacturer Pratt & Whitney Aircraft
Division of United Aircraft Corporation
East Hartford, Connecticut
Model Wasp S3H1 R-1340-59
Type 9RA 3:2 reduction gearing - -
Rating (Impeller gear ratio) 10:1 - -
Maximum continuous, hp., rpm, in.Hg., at:
Critical altitude (ft.) 550-2200-32.5-5000 - -
Sea level pressure altitude (ft.) 550-2200-34.0-S.L. - -
Takeoff (5 minutes), hp., rpm, in.Hg., at:
Critical altitude (ft.) 600-2250-35.5-3000 - -
Sea level pressure altitude (ft.) 600-2250-36.0-S.L. - -
(See Note 4 for additional rating.)
Fuel (minimum grade aviation gasoline) 80/87 - -
Lubricating oil See P&WA Service Bulletin No. 1183 - -
Bore and stroke, in. 5.75 X 5.75 - -
Displacement, cu. in. 1344 - -
Compression ratio 6:1 - -
Weight (dry), lb. 930 950
Propeller shaft, SAE No. 40 - -
Carburetion Stromberg NA-Y9B, NA-Y9C or
NA-Y9H with 2-3/4 in. venturi
Strromberg NA-Y9E1
Ignition, Dual Scintilla SB9R magnetos Scintilla SB9RN-4
Timing, °BTC 25 - -
Spark plugs See P&WA Service Bulletin No. 1175 - -
Notes 1, 2, 3, 4, 7 1, 2, 3, 6, 7
Certification basis Type Certificate No. 142
Production basis Production Certificate No. 2
E-143 2
NOTE 1. Maximum permissible temperatures are as follows:
Cylinder Head Cylinder Barrel Oil Inlet
S3H1-G 500°F. 300°F. 200°F.
R-1340-59 500°F. 335°F. 200°F.
NOTE 2. Fuel and oil pressure limits: S3H1-G R-1340-59
Fuel pressure (psi) 3-6 3-5
Oil pressure (psi) 70-90 70-90
NOTE 3. The following accessory drives are provided:
Direction of
Rotation
(Clockwise or
Counter-
Speed Ratio
(Times
Crankshaft
Maximum Torque
(in. lb.)
**Maximum
Overhang
Clockwise) Speed) Cont. Static (in.-lb.)
Starter CC 1.0 2300 10,000 180
Generator C 1.5 100 300 183
Generator (opt. S3H1-G) C 2.0 140 900 183
(Std. R-1340-59)
Fuel pump CC 1.0 150 450 10
Aux. accessory CC 1.0 *150 450 10
Tachometer R.H. C .5 15 45 10
L.H. CC .5 15 45 10
Goverrnor C 1.144 60 250 -
Vacuum pump C 1.5 *100 300 10
*Maximum combined drive load of vacuum pump and fuel pump must not exceed 150 in.-lb.
**Maximum allowable accessory moments in in.-lb., provided no destructi ve accessory drive or mounting
pad forces resulting from accessory vibration are present.
Early Wasp engines incorporate tongue and groove vacuum and fuel pump drives. All later engines have
spline type drives.
NOTE 4. (a) Ratings are based upon the best power mixture strength and 450°F cylinder head temperature.
(b) With the use of grade 91/96 fuel, the following ratings may be used:
Maximum continuous, hp, rpm, in.Hg., at:
Critical altitude (ft.) 550-2200-33.0-4500
Sea level pressure altitude (ft.) 550-2200-34.0-S.L.
Takeoff (one minute), hp, rpm, in.Hg., at:
Critical altitude (ft.) 600-2250-36.0-2300
Sea level pressure altitude (ft.) 600-2250-36.5-S.L.
NOTE 5. Deleted February 1, 1974.
NOTE 6. Eligible with rear crankcase section fabricated from aluminum alloy instead of magnesium alloy at a
weight increase of 12 lbs.
NOTE 7. R-1340-59 is the same as S3H1-G except for carburetor setting and dry weight.
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