# TCDS E-216: Fairchild Engine Division Fairchild Engine and Airplane Corp.

- Type: Type certificate data sheet
- Status: Current
- Holder: Fairchild Engine Division Fairchild Engine and Airplane Corp.
- Revision: 3
- Revised: June 21, 1960
- Product: Engine
- Registered aircraft: 308, by the registry models matched to it (OpenAirDocs)
- Data sheet PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/13/4e/134ecf315097833b6db08cbc99fa5dc0d2b0a89e8040bb48a82dc30788f6abcd
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/6A586F3A8C564F1A8525670C00523A93.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E-216

## Models (4)

As the data sheet lists them.

- 6-440-C3
- 6-440-C2 (L-440-1)
- 6-440-C5 (Military L-440-2; 3;5;7)
- 6-440-C4

## 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
Rev. No. 3 3
Reformatted 10/94
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
CIVIL AERONAUTICS ADMINISTRATION
E-216
Revision 3
RANGER
6-440-C2 (Military L-440-1)
6-440-C3
6-440-C4
6-440-C5 (Military L-440-2,3,5,7)
June 21, 1960
AIRCRAFT ENGINE SPECIFICATION
Engines of models described herein conforming with this specification and approved data on file with the Civil Aeronautics
Administration are rated as airworthy for use in certificated aircraft in accordance with pertinent aircraft specifications and the
manufacturer's installations, operation, repair and overhaul instructions.
Manufacturer Ranger Aircraft Engines, Division of Fairchild Engine & Airplane Corp.
Farmingdale, L.I., New York
Model       6-440- C2 C3 C4 C5
6LIA - - - - - -
Rating
Max. continuous,
hp, rpm, at sea level
pressure altitude 175-2450-S.L. 180-2450-S.L. 190-2450-S.L. 200-2450-S.L.
Take-off
hp, rpm, at full throttle 175-2450 180-2450 190-2450 200-2450
Fuel (Minimum octane
aviation gasoline) 65 73 80 87
Bore and stroke, inches 4.125 x 5.50 - - - - - -
Displacement, cubic inches 440 - - - - - -
Compression ratio 6.0:1 6.2:1 6.8:1 7.5:1
Weight (dry), lbs. 372 - - - - - -
Propeller shaft, SAE No. 20 - - - - - -
Carburetion Stromberg NAR-4B
carburetor, setting No.
8036 - - - -
Stromberg NAR-4B
carburetor, setting
No. 8038, or Marvel
MA4-5 carburetor,
setting No. C-1417
Ignition, dual Edison-Splitdorf Type RM,
SB6RD-1 or -2 magnetos
with impulse coupling
(retard 45°), or Bendix
Type SB6R-8, -10 or
SB6RN-8, -10, magnetos - - - - - -
Spark Plugs C26, C-27, BG 417, 417S - - - - - -
Ignition timing, °BTC 22 25 - - - -
NOTES 1,2,3,4,5 1,2,3,4,5 1,2,3,4,5 1,2,3,4,5
"- -" indicates "same as preceding model".
"" indicates "does not apply".
Certification basis Type Certificate No. 216
Production basis Production Certificate No. 6

E-216 2
NOTE 1. Maximum permissible cylinder head, barrel, and oil inlet temperature, 500°F, 300°F, and 200°F. respectively.
NOTE 2. Eligible with aluminum parts replacing all magnesium parts except crankshaft oil plugs with a weight increase of
14 lbs.
NOTE 3. The indicated military models are identical to the pertinent commercial model and are characterized as follows:
Military Commercial Characteristics
L-440-1 6-440-C2 Stromberg Carburetor - unshielded ignition
L-440-2 6-440-C5 Stromberg Carburetor - shielded ignition
L-440-3 6-440-C5 Marvel Carburetor - unshielded ignition
L-440-5 6-440-C5 Stromberg Carburetor - shielded ignition
L-440-7 6-440-C5 Marvel Carburetor - shielded ignition
These military models are eligible for installation in certificate aircraft; however, a new nameplate should be
incorporated which bears the commercial model designation and/or Type Certificate No. 216.  The manufacturer will
furnish the new nameplate in exchange for the old one.
NOTE 4. The following accessories are eligible at the indicated weight increases:
Accessory Model Weight
Starters (Hand) Eclipse Type 393, Model 4 12
(Electric) Eclipse Type 396 or 397, Model Y-150 18
Generators Ranger (Electric Specialties Co.) NA-1 18
Champion Aviation Products W-128   9
Eclipse Type 309 22
Regulators Delco Remy No. 116254   5
Eclipse Type 320, Model 1 or 2   4
Fuel Pumps Romeo RB-4360   2
Pesco 227-D or DA   2
Hydraulic Pump Pesco IP-203-RA or IP-204-LC   4
Vacuum Pumps Pesco 3P-207-D   5
Eclipse Type B2A, Model 548-3A   4
Romeo Type B2A, Model R-D-2112   4
Wood Propeller
Hub Warner Part No. 8599 11
NOTE 5. The following accessory drive provisions are available:
Direction of Maximum Torque Maximum Overhang
Rotation Facing Drive Inch - Pounds Moment
Drive Engine Pad Ratio Continuous Static Inch - Pounds
Starter Clockwise 1:1  7600 85.0
Generator Clockwise 1.5:1 268 2400 145.0
Fuel Pump Clockwise 0.5:1 270 1840 2.0
Hydraulic Pump Clockwise 1.5:1 400  12.0
Vacuum Pump Clockwise 1.5:1 123 517 15.0
Tachometer Clockwise 0.5:1   
....END....
```

## ADs (2, in force first)

- [AD 52-03-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/52-03-01): Pistons · Fairchild Engine Division, Fairchild Engine and 6-440-C2 (L-440-1), 6-440-C3, 6-440-C4 and 1 more
- [AD 54-09-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/54-09-01): Carburetor Hotspot Heater Assembly · Fairchild Engine Division, Fairchild Engine and 6-440-C2 (L-440-1), 6-440-C3, 6-440-C4 and 1 more

## Registered aircraft by registry model (OpenAirDocs)

- [Fairchild 6-440 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/fairchild-6-440-series): 292 aircraft (registry code 26003)
- [Fairchild 6-440-C5](https://openairdocs.org/engine/fairchild-6-440-c5): 11 aircraft (registry code 26008)
- [Fairchild 6-440-C2](https://openairdocs.org/engine/fairchild-6-440-c2): 4 aircraft (registry code 26005)
- [Fairchild 6-440-C4](https://openairdocs.org/engine/fairchild-6-440-c4): 1 aircraft (registry code 26007)
- [Fairchild 6-440-C3](https://openairdocs.org/engine/fairchild-6-440-c3): 0 aircraft (registry code 26006)

## STCs approved under this data sheet (6)

- [STC SE04651CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE04651CH): To allow use of l00R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification SPEC-l00R-22. Swift Fuels LLC
- [STC SE01966WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE01966WI): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas in spark ignition piston aircraft engines. General Aviation Modifications Inc.
- [STC SE8776SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE8776SW): Installation of coated cylinders and piston rings.. Continental Motors, Inc.
- [STC SE1-201](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE1-201): Installation of the Richter Aero Equipment Type B-4 or B-5 Temperature Probe. (O-360 SERIES (excl. A1C, C2B, C2D)). MidContinent Instru Co Inc
- [STC SE00129WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00129WI): Approved fuel: Unleaded automotive gasoline, 87 minimum antiknock index and leaded automotive gasoline, 88 minimum antiknock index(RON+MON)/2, per ASTM Spec D-439.. Petersen Aviation Inc
- [STC SE519AL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE519AL): Installation of Ramsey Corporation piston rings.. Aircraft Rebuilders, Inc

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