- Holder
- Franklin Sp. z.o.o.
- Revision
- 6
- Revised
- April 30, 2013
- Status
- Current
- Product
- Engine
- Certification basis
- Part 21
- Models
- 2
- Registered
- 107 aircraft
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Models · 2
| Model | Also known as | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 6A8-215-B9F | Formerly Franklin, then Wytwornia Sprzetu Komunikacyjnego | |
| 6A8-215-B8F | Formerly Franklin, then Wytwornia Sprzetu Komunikacyjnego |
Airworthiness directives · 1
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STCs approved under this data sheet · 6
STC SE04651CHTo allow use of l00R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification SPEC-l00R-22STC SE2932SWInstall carburetor air temperature indicator. Approved for Aircooled Motors (Franklin Engine Co.) equipped with float carburetors. Model eligibility included here may not be inclusive.STC SE1311SOInstallation of Shivers carburetor temperature gauge with a Richter Aero Equipment B-5 carburetor temperature probe.STC SE03309CHInstallation of Engine Preheat Kit, p/n TSP6CYL-2927-115 for 115 volt applicationSTC SE01966WIUse of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas in spark ignition piston aircraft enginesSTC SE1-201Installation of the Richter Aero Equipment Type B-4 or B-5 Temperature Probe. (O-360 SERIES (excl. A1C, C2B, C2D))
What the data sheet says
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REV. 6 6 5 5
LEGEND: "- -" INDICATES "SAME AS PRECEDING MODEL"
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET E-242
TCDS NUMBER E-242
REVISION: 6*
DATE: April 30, 2013
Franklin Sp. z.o.o.
MODELS
FRANKLIN
6A8-215-B8F. -B9F
Engines of models described herein conforming with this data sheet (which is part of Type Certificate Number
242) 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 Federal
Aviation Regulations, provided they are installed, operated, and maintained as prescribed by the approved
manufacturer's manuals and other approved instructions.
TYPE CERTIFICATE (TC) HOLDER Franklin Sp. z.o.o.
Ul. Chelmińska 208
86-300 Grudziądz
Poland
TYPE CERTIFICATE (TC) HOLDER RECORD WSK-PZL-RZESZOW transferred TC E-242 to Franklin
Sp. z.o.o. on August 17, 2006
I. MODELS 6A8-215-B7F 6A8-215-B8F 6A8-215-B9F
TYPE 6HOA Direct Drive
RATINGS
Maximum Continuous
hp, r.p.m., full throttle at:
Sea level pressure altitude
Takeoff
hp, r.p.m., full throttle
215-2500-S.L.
215-2500
- -
- -
- -
- -
FUEL
Minimum grade aviation gasoline
80
- -
- -
COMPRESSION
Bore and stroke, in.
Displacement, cu. in.
Compression ratio
5.00 x 4.25
500
7:1
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
TCDS E-242 2
I. MODELS (Continued) 6A8-215-B7F 6A8-215-B8F 6A8-215-B9F
WEIGHT (DRY) (lb)
(includes cooling fan, and oil
cooler)
432
- -
430
CENTER OF GRAVITY (in)
(with all accessories)
Forward from rear mount C.L.
Below prop. shaft
12.8
0.5
- -
- -
- -
- -
PROPELLER SHAFT SAE No. 20 - - - -
CARBURETION Marvel-Schebler
MA4-5 with 1-13/16 in.
venturi or Bendix PS-5C
- - - -
IGNITION (dual) Two Auto-Lite battery
ignition units Part No.
14611 or Part No.
14612, spark coils Part
No. 14666
Two Eisemann LA-6
magnetos
Left magneto, Bendix
Scintilla S6LN-31;
Right, Auto-Lite battery
ignition unit, Part No.
14812, coil Part No.
14811
TIMING, øBTC 32 (4ø static) 32 32 (magneto), 32 (4ø
static with battery unit)
SPARK PLUGS Champion AJ-66 or
Auto-Lite A4, AH-4, AH-
4A (AH-4A eligible only if
0.125 in. center
electrode incorporated).
- - - -
OIL SUMP CAPACITY, QT. 12 with Sinko strainer,
11 with float strainer
- - - -
NOTES 1- 3, 5 1 - 5 - -
CERTIFICATION BASIS
CAR 13
Type Certificate 242 issued/revised:
Date of Date TC
Model Application Issued/Revised
6A8-215-B7F 12/18/45 12/18/45*
6A8-215-B8F 12/18/45 12/18/45*
6A8-215-B8F 05/28/63 06/11/63**
6A8-215-B9F 11/08/45 11/18/45
Reissued to WSK "PZL-RZESZOW" 11/05/81
Reissued to WSK "PZL-RZESZOW" SA 12/8/94
Reissued to Franklin Sp. z.o.o. 04/30/2013
*Engine models 6A8-215-B7F and 6A8-215-B8F were deleted from Type Certificate
242 on December 5, 1950. Engine Model 6A8-215-B7F is no longer eligible for
installation in certificated aircraft.
**Engine model 6A8-215-B8F was reinstated and added to Type Certificate 242 on
June 11, 1963.
The General Inspectorate of Civil Aviation of Poland originally type certificated this engine.
The FAA validated this product under U.S. Type Certificate Number E-242. Effective
September 28, 2003, the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) began oversight of this
product on behalf of Poland.
TCDS E-242 3
PRODUCTION BASIS 1. Production Certificate No. 9 for U.S. production. There will be no further
production of engines or replacement parts under this production certificate.
2. FAR 21.500 for production of engines or replacement parts under this type
certificate by WSK "PZL-RZESZOW" SA under control of the Republic of Poland
General Inspectorate of Civil Aviation (GICA).
Parts produced under either production basis are eligible to be used
interchangeably.
IMPORT REQUIREMENTS To be considered eligible for installation on U.S. registered aircraft, each new engine to be
exported to the United States with the General Inspectorate of Civil Aviation of Poland or
EASA airworthiness approval shall have a Joint Aviation Authorities (JAA) or EASA Form 1,
Authorized Release Certificate. The JAA or EASA Form 1 should state that the engine
conforms to the type design approved under the U.S. Type Certificate E-242, is in a condition
for safe operation and has undergone a final operational check.
Additional guidance is contained in FAA Advisory Circular 21-23, Airworthiness
Certification of Civil Aircraft, Engines, Propellers, and Related Products, imported into
the United States.
NOTES
NOTE 1. Maximum permissible temperature limits are 550øF cylinder head spark plug gasket, 525ø
F cylinder head well type thermocouple, 325øF cylinder barrel, and 260øF oil inlet.
NOTE 2. Carburetor fuel pressure limits:
Marvel-Shebler MA4-5, 2 to 9 psi.
Bendix PS-5C, 9 to 14 psi.
NOTE 3. The following accessories provisions and typical engine accessories are eligible at the
indicated weight increases:
ACCESSORY
Wt. lbs.
Starter - Delco Remy Part No. 14861 (12 volt)
Auto - Lite Part No. 15159 (12 volt)
Generator - Delco-Remy Part No. 14648 (35 amp.)
Auto-Lite Part No. 14842 (35 amp.)
2 Fuel Pumps - AC Diaphragm type Part Nos. 14825 and 1484
(use with PS-5C carburetor)
AC Diaphragm type Part Nos. 14876 and 1487
(use with MA4-5 carburetor)
24
22
20
25
4 each
4 each
Miscellaneous
Oil Filter - Fram P-2
TCDS E-242 4
NOTE 4. Engines with serial numbers 23,001 to 23,280, inclusive, incorporate a plain thrust bearing
assembly. Engines with serial numbers 23,281 to 23,500, inclusive, incorporate a floating
type thrust bearing assembly. Engines with serial numbers 23,501 and up, incorporate a ball
thrust bearing assembly. Any engine of serial number 23,001 to 23,280, inclusive, which has
been modified to incorporate the floating type thrust bearing assembly will have the suffix
letter "F" affixed to the serial number. Any engine of serial number 23,001 to 23,500,
inclusive, which has been modified to incorporate the ball thrust bearing assembly will have
the suffix letter "B" affixed to the serial number.
NOTE 5. SERVICE INFORMATION:
Each of the documents listed below must state that it is approved by the European Aviation Safety
Agency (EASA) or, for approvals made before September 28, 2003 by the General Inspectorate of
Civil Aviation of Poland. Any such documents including those approved under a delegated authority,
are accepted by the FAA and are considered FAA approved.
• Service bulletins,
• Structural repair manuals,
• Vendor manuals,
• Aircraft flight manuals, and
• Overhaul and maintenance manuals.
These approvals pertain to the type design only.
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