# TCDS E-242: Franklin Sp. z.o.o. - Type: Type certificate data sheet - Status: Current - Holder: Franklin Sp. z.o.o. - Revision: 6 - Revised: April 30, 2013 - Product: Engine - Certification basis: Part 21 - Registered aircraft: 107, by the registry models matched to it (OpenAirDocs) - Data sheet PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/29/f8/29f814bfb4189c3d96d6e39e69bbc9685c9e65cac181f5cd845c65ad5e60e9bf - FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/0D64226BA7791A5186257BA90054E1F0.0001 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E-242 ## Models (2) As the data sheet lists them. - 6A8-215-B9F - 6A8-215-B8F ## 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 1 2 3 4 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. ---THE END--- ``` ## ADs (1, in force first) - [AD 69-09-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/69-09-01): Eisemann Magnetos · Eisemann Magnetos, 2A4-45-B2, 2A4-49-B2 and 158 more ## Registered aircraft by registry model (OpenAirDocs) - [Franklin 6A8 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/franklin-6a8-series): 107 aircraft (registry code 27030) - [Wsk-Pzl 6A8-215-B8F](https://openairdocs.org/engine/wsk-pzl-6a8-215-b8f): 0 aircraft (registry code 67245) - [Wsk-Pzl 6A8-215-B9F](https://openairdocs.org/engine/wsk-pzl-6a8-215-b9f): 0 aircraft (registry code 67246) ## 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 SE2932SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE2932SW): Install carburetor air temperature indicator. Approved for Aircooled Motors (Franklin Engine Co.) equipped with float carburetors. Model eligibility included here may not be inclusive.. Alcor LLC - [STC SE1311SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE1311SO): Installation of Shivers carburetor temperature gauge with a Richter Aero Equipment B-5 carburetor temperature probe.. LegacySTC.com - [STC SE03309CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE03309CH): Installation of Engine Preheat Kit, p/n TSP6CYL-2927-115 for 115 volt application. Hartzell Propeller Inc. - [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 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 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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