- Holder
- Air Repair Inc.
- Revision
- 11
- Revised
- January 2, 2002
- Status
- Current
- Product
- Engine
- Models
- 8
- Registered
- 497 aircraft
The release keeps the latest revision of each data sheet. Model names are as the data sheet lists them.
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Models · 8
| Model | Also known as | Note |
|---|---|---|
| R-755A2 | Formerly Jacobs-Page | |
| R-755B2M | Formerly Jacobs-Page | |
| R-755A1 | Formerly Jacobs-Page | |
| R-755A2M1 | Formerly Jacobs-Page | |
| R-755B2 | Formerly Jacobs-Page | |
| R-755B1 | Formerly Jacobs-Page | |
| R-755E | Formerly Jacobs-Page | |
| R-755A2M | Formerly Jacobs-Page |
Airworthiness directives · 0
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Registered aircraft
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Jacobs R755B series210 registered aircraftJacobs R755A series208 registered aircraftJacobs R-755A2M34 registered aircraftJacobs R-755B219 registered aircraftJacobs R-755B2M13 registered aircraftJacobs R-755A211 registered aircraftJacobs R755E series2 registered aircraftJacobs R-755A10 registered aircraftJacobs R-755A2M10 registered aircraftJacobs R-755B10 registered aircraftJacobs R-755E0 registered aircraft
STCs approved under this data sheet · 13
STC SE4842NMInstallation of auxiliary oil sump tank.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 SE572SWInstallation of Jacobs RAS325A exhaust valve rotocaps.STC SE8776SWInstallation of coated cylinders and piston rings.STC SE04136ATInstallation of Bendix Scintilla WL-7A Battery Ignition Timer (distributor) modified from a breaker points and condenser design to a Hall Effect electronic sensor designSTC SE00809WIInstallation of a modified alternate source of supply, engine ignition coil assembly and condenserSTC SE01652WIModification of engine to replace contact points and condenser controlled Bendix Scintilla WL-7A battery timer (distributor) with an electronically controlled WL-7A-M battery timer.STC SE01288WIModification of Engines to replace carburetor with fuel injection. Data required: (1) Butterfly Aviation Master Drawing List Report BA1001-11, dated October 28, 2004, and (2) Butterfly Aviation Instructions for Continued Airworthiness Report BA1001-8, dated October 26, 2004, or later FAA Approved revisions to (1) or (2).STC SE01243WIInstallation of Barron Aviation intake tube drain kits on the engines listed on the attached FAA Approved Model List (AML) No. SE01243WI, dated April 26, 2004, or later FAA Approved revision.STC SE02589ATInstallation of Air Repair, Inc. magneto part numbers VMN7-DF5-ARMOD with automatic advance per Air Repair, Inc. Installation Instructions, document number 1200C, dated 9/5/2002 or lter FAA approved revision. The VMN7-DF5-ARMOD magnetos are obtained from Bendix VMN7-DF5 or VMN7-DFA magnetos modified per Air Repair, Inc. Service Instructions, document number 1200A dtd 9/5/02 or other FAA approved revision.STC SE2416CEAdd the following approved fuel: unleaded automotive gasoline 87 minimum antiknock index and leaded automotive index(RON+MON)/2.STC SE639SWContinental W-670 link rods.
What the data sheet says
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
E-237
Revision 11
Jacobs-Page
R-755A1
R-755A2
R-755A2M
R-755A2M1
R-755B1
R-755B2
R-755B2M
R-755E
January 2, 2002
TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET NO. E-237
Engines of models described herein conforming with this data sheet (which is a part of Type Certificate No. E-237) and other
approved data on file with the Federal Aviation Administration meet the minimum standards for use in certificated aircraft in
accordance with pertinent aircraft data sheets 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.
Type Certificate Holder Air Repair, Inc.
920 Airport Service Road
Cleveland, Mississippi 38732
Type Certificate Holder Record: Air Repair, Inc. assumed ownership of this type certificate from Jacobs Service
Company, 4305 Saturn Way, Chandler, Arizona 85334 on January 2, 2002.
Model R-755A1, R-755A2, R-755B1, R-755B2,
R-755A2M, R-755A2M1 R-755B2M R-755E
Type - 7RA Direct Drive - - .649:1
Rating
Max. continuous, hp, rpm, at:
Sea level pressure altitude (ft.) 300-2200-S.L. 275-2200-S.L. 350-2500-S.L.
Takeoff (5 min.), hp, rpm at:
Sea level pressure altitude (ft.) 300-2200 275-2200 350-2500
full throttle
Fuel (minimum grade aviation gasoline) 80 - - 91
Bore and stroke in. 5.25 X 5.00 - - - -
Displacement, cu. in. 757 - - - -
Compression ratio 6:1 - - 6.5:1
Weight (dry), lb. 505 (A1), 511 (A2) 505 (B1), 511 (B2) 600
504 (A2M & A2M1) 504 (B2M)
C.G. location (dry)
Fwd. of mounting face, in. 6:9 - - 7.4
Below propeller shaft, in. 0.2 - - - -
Propeller shaft end, SAE No. Spline 20 - - 30
Carburetion Stromberg NA-R7A - - - -
Carburetor setting 482-12 - - 482-11
Ignition, dual Combination Scintilla Combination Scintilla Combination Scintilla
VMN7-DF5 magneto VMN7-DF5 magneto VMN7-DF5 magneto and
and Scintilla WL7A and Scintilla WL7A Scintilla WL7A battery
battery ignition unit battery ignition unit ignition unit
(R-755A1, R-755A2), (R-755B1, B2), dual
Dual Scintilla VMN7- Scintilla VMN7-DF5
DF5 magnetos magnetos (B2M).
(R-755A2M, R-755A2M1)
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Ignition, timing °BTC 31 - - 30
Spark plugs See Note 7. - - - -
NOTES 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 1,2,4,5,6,7 - -
"- -" indicates "same as preceding model."
"—" indicates "does not apply."
Certification Basis
Regulations & Amendments Model Date of Application
Date Type Certificate
E-237 issued/revised
CAR 13 effective Aug 1, 1941 R-755A1, A2
R-755E
May 23, 1945
June 28, 1947
August 20, 1945
April 1, 1949
As amended by 13-1 & 13-2 R-755B1 and B2 January 24, 1952 March 6, 1952
CAR 13 effective June 15, 1956
As amended by 13-1, 13-2 & 13-3 R-755A2M, B2M,
R-755A2M1
July 14, 1961
December 1, 1961
July 26, 1961
July 17, 1962
November 3, 2001 TC Holder
transfer
January 2, 2002
Production basis The manufacturer no longer holds a production certificate for engines under this certificate as of
February 20, 1957; therefore, each engine produced is subject to a detailed inspection for workmanship and
conformity with the approved data by an FAA representative. In addition, the engine must have a
satisfactory run-in including at least five hours at rated power and speed. Upon satisfactory completion of
the above, the FAA representative shall tag the engine with Tag Form FAA-186
NOTE 1. Maximum permissible temperatures:
Cyl. Head Cyl. Base Oil Inlet
All except R-755E 500°F 300°F 200°F
R-755E 460°F 300°F 190°F
NOTE 2. Pressure limits for normal operation:
Fuel inlet 2.5 to 4 p.s.i. (pressure feed)
1.0 p.s.i. (gravity feed with carburetor setting revised for corrected float level
or different size float needle and seat)
NOTE 3. Models R-755A1 and A2 eligible with aluminum rear and front crankcases and main bearing plate
replacing the magnesium parts with possible weight increase of 11 lbs.
NOTE 4. Models R-755A2, otherwise similar to Model R-755A1, has provision for hydraulically operated
constant speed or two position propellers.
Model R-755A2M similar to R-755A2 except for dual magneto ignition system.
Model R-755A2M1 similar to R-755A2M except has provisions for propeller governor drive and
propeller governor oil transfer rings in nose case.
Model R-755B1 and B2 respectively, similar to R-755A1 and A2 except for crankcase, cylinders and
oil sump strainer.
Model R-755B2M similar to R-755B2 except for dual magneto ignition system.
Model R-755E incorporates the following redesigned and new features not incorporated in the R-755A
models: Heavier cylinder heads, propeller reduction gearing, silver master rod bearing, new design
crankcase with 3-1/2 order torsional vibration dampers, and new ratings.
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NOTE 5. Accessories such as generators, starters, fuel and vacuum pumps, etc., previously listed in NOTE 5 are
satisfactory for continued use with these engines. Accessories of these types are not integral engine
accessories and, therefore, are not evaluated for approval during engine certification testing. The air-
worthiness of such accessories is substantiated during aircraft installation system approvals. The
suitability of the accessory to the engine mounting provisions as described in NOTE 6 must be
determined when processing such approvals.
NOTE 6. The following accessory drive provisions are available on all models:
Direction
of
Maximum Torque
(in.-lb.)
Maximum Overhang
Moment
Drive Rotation Drive Ratio Continuous Static (in.-lb.)
Starter CC 1.5 :1 — 5500 150
Generator CC 1.4 :1 50 300 110
Fuel pump (rear crankshaft) C 1 :1 20 150 6
Tachometer CC .5 :1 — — —
*Vacuum pump CC 1 :1
or .875:1 30 200 8
*Propeller governor CC 1 :1 30 200 13
*Hydraulic pump CC 1 :1
or .875:1 30 200 6
*Fuel pump CC 1 :1 30 200 3
Propeller governor C 1 :1 50 200 13
(R-755A2M1 model only)
All directions of rotation are given facing engine drive flange.
*Accessories marked with an asterisk are mounted on accessory drive unit. The total continuous torque taken off all the drives
on the accessory drive unit should not exceed 70 inch-pounds.
NOTE 7. The following spark plugs are approved on these engines:
AC S-86R, SR-83P, HSR-83P
Autolite SH-2K, SH-2M, SH-20, SH-20A, 18A-1
BG RB485S
Champion C27, C27S, D4IN, ED4IN, EM4IN, M4IN, RC26S,
RED39N, REM39N, REM40E, RHD39N, RHM39N,
RHM40E, M42E, EM42E, REM39P, RHM38P
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