# TCDS E-264: Pratt & Whitney Division

- Type: Type certificate data sheet
- Status: Current
- Holder: Pratt & Whitney Division
- Revision: 9
- Revised: June 6, 1962
- Product: Engine
- Data sheet PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/56/b8/56b8c76bc175913271c78af533a03eb313c321feeba56540a6eb652b50569cd9
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/137C165BEA6C0FAE8525670D0060671B.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E-264

## Models (4)

As the data sheet lists them.

- Double Wasp CB16
- Double Wasp CB17
- Double Wasp CB3
- Double Wasp CB4

## 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 3
Rev No. 9 9 9
Reformatted 12/93.
FEDERAL AVIATION AGENCY
E-264-9
PRATT & WHITNEY
Double Wasp
CB3
CB16
CB17
CB4
June 6, 1962
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 Corp.
East Hartford, Conn.
Model           Double Wasp CB3 CB16 CB17 CB4
Type                       18RA .45:1 Reduction gear -  - -  - -  -
Rating
  (With low impeller gear ratio) 7.29:1 -  - -  - -  -
    Maximum continuous, hp, rpm, in.Hg., at:
      Rated pressure altitude (ft.) 1800-2600-46.5-9200 -  - 1900-2600-50.0-7100 -  -
      Sea level pressure altitude 1800-2600-48.5-S. L. -  - 1900-2600-51.5-S. L. -  -
    Takeoff (5 min.), hp, rpm, in.Hg., at:
      Critical altitude 2050-2700-53.0-6900 -  - 2200-2800-59.0-5200 -  -
      Sea level 2050-2700-55.0-S. L. -  - 2200-2800-60.0-S. L. -  -
  or Critical Altitude 1950-2800-51.0-9800 -  -  
      Sea level 1950-2800-53.0-S. L. -  -  
  (With anti-detonant injection)
      Critical altitude 2400-2800-59.0-5000 -  - 2500-2800-61.5-3700 -  -
      Sea level 2400-2800-59.5-S. L. -  - 2500-2800-62.0-S. L. -  -
  (With high impeller gear ratio)  8.58:1 -  - -  -
    Maximum continuous, hp, rpm, in.Hg., at:
      Rated pressure altitude (ft.)  1700-2600-47.5-16250 1750-2600-49.5-15000 
      Low critical pressure alt. (ft.)  1700-2600-49.0-10000 1750-2600-51.5-10000 
    Takeoff (5 min.), hp, rpm, in.Hg., at:
  (With anti-detonant injection)
     High critical pressure altitude  1850-2600-48.0-16500 1900-2600-49.0-15700 
     Low critical pressure altitude  1850-2600-49.5-10000 1900-2600-50.5-10000 
Fuel (minimum grade aviation gas.) 100/130 -  - 108/135 -  -
Lubricating oil See P&WA Service Bulletin -  - -  - -  -
No. 1183
Bore and stroke, in. 5.75 X 6.00 -  - -  - -  -
Displacement, cu. in. 2804 -  - -  - -  -
Compression ratio 6.75:1 -  - -  - -  -
Weight (dry), lbs. 2367 2400 -  - 2367
C.G. location
  Fwd. of mounting lug rear edge, in. 11.6 -  - -  - -  -
  Above propeller shaft CL, in.   .2 -  - -  - -  -
Propeller shaft, SAE No. 60-A -  - -  - -  -
Carburetion Stromberg PR-58E-5 Carb. -  - -  - -  -
Ignition, Dual Scintilla Low or High Tension -  -   -  - -  -
  Timing, °BTC 20 -  - -  - -  -
Spark plugs See NOTE 7 -  - -  - -  -
NOTES 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 1,2,3,4,5,6,
7,8
"-  -" indicates "same as preceding model"
""  indicates "does not apply"

E-264
Page 2
Certification basis Type Certificate No. 264
Production basis Production Certificate No. 2
NOTE 1. Maximum permissible cylinder head, cylinder barrel, and oil inlet temperatures are 500°F, 350°F, and 212°F
respectively.  The cylinder head temperature is measured with a well type thermocouple.
NOTE 2. Pressure Limits - normal operation
Max. Min.
Fuel pressure, p.s.i. 25 21
Oil pressure, p.s.i. 100 60
NOTE 3. The following accessory drives are provided:
Rotation*     Speed**
Maximum Torque
(in.-lb.)
Overhang
Moment
Continuous Static (in.-lb.)
Starter   C 1.000  30000       350***
Generator   C 3.033   600   3000 300
Fuel pump CC 0.864   355   1380   10
Vacuum or hydraulic
  pumps (2 provided)   C 1.400   250   2250   50
Power takeoff   C 1.400 1300 12000        350***
Propeller governor CC 0.964   125    825 
  *"C" - Clockwise viewing pad, "CC" - Counterclockwise.
 **Speed - Times crankshaft speed.
***Maximum combined overhang moment for both generator and power takeoff pads shall not exceed 650 in.-lb.,
       neither drive pad shall exceed 350 in.-lb.
NOTE 4. Models CB16 and CB17 are similar except for the fuel used and power ratings.  Models CB3 and CB4 are similar
except for the fuel used and power settings.  All engines incorporate built-in torquemeters.  Model
designation plate on engines need not be changed for occasional use of alternate fuel and ratings.
NOTE 5. The takeoff ratings using anti-detonant injection are permissible when the engine is equipped with a
Pratt & Whitney water regulator at an additional weight of 13 lbs. ADI fluid flow is 9.2 lbs./min. in low
blower 2400 bhp; 11.5 lbs./min in low blower for 2500 bhp; 7.8 lbs./min. in high blower for 1900 bhp.
The ADI fluid may be composed of any of the following solutions by volume:
Methyl Alcohol 50%, Water 50%
Methyl Alcohol 60%, Water 40% { Per P&W Specification 509
Methyl Alcohol 50%, Ethyl Alcohol 25%, Water 50%
Methyl Alcohol 60 parts, Water 40 parts, Anticorrosion oil 1 part, per British Specification D-Eng.R.D.2470,
dated 1/8/46.
NOTE 6. Scintilla low tension ignition system consists of one DLN-10 dual magneto, two low tension distributor
units and 18 cylinder head mounted ignition coils.  Scintilla high tension ignition system consists of one
DF-18LN dual magneto and two high tension distributors.
NOTE 7. The following spark plugs are approved on these engines:
AC 161, 165, 171, 175*, 181, 261, 265, 271, 27 3, 275*, 281
BG 240, 245, 340, 341, 345, 346, RB19R-2, RB21R-1, RP27R, RB27R-1, RB39R.
Champion R33S*, R37S-1, R56S, R111, R115, REA29N*, REA32N, REA37N, REB29N*, REB32N,
REB37N, RHA29E*, RHA32N, RHA32E, RHA37E, RHA37N, RHB32E, RHB32N, RHB29E*,
RHB29N*, RHB37E, RHB37N.
Lodge RS19-2R.
Autolite Autolite SL30, SL300, SL400**
  *May be used in rear position of both front and rear rows but not in front of either row.
**Rear position front row only.

E-264
Page 3
NOTE 8. Engines incorporating the original CA type crankshaft with the heavyweight front damper and lightweight
rear damper will be identified by having the suffix "H" added to the engine model designation on the
nameplate.  Example:  Double Wasp CB3H.  The CB type crankshaft with two lightweight dampers will
require no change in the engine model designation  for identification of the crankshaft.
....END....
```

## ADs (3, in force first)

- [AD 48-22-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/48-22-01): Water-Alcohol Injection System · Pratt & Whitney Division Double Wasp CA15, Double Wasp CA17, Double Wasp CA18 and 8 more
- [AD 56-03-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/56-03-02): Derichment Valve Cover · Pratt & Whitney Division Double Wasp CA15, Double Wasp CA17, Double Wasp CA18 and 8 more
- [AD 56-06-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/56-06-02): Cylinder Flange Attaching Stud · Pratt & Whitney Division Double Wasp CA15, Double Wasp CA17, Double Wasp CA18 and 115 more

## STCs approved under this data sheet (5)

- [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 SE1047NE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE1047NE): Replacment of Pratt & Whitney intermediate supercharger shaftgears P/N's 145860 and 145861 with Windsor Aerospace P/N's WA-145860 and WA-145861, respectively.. Windsor Gear and Drive Inc
- [STC SE904EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE904EA): Installation of ignition harness parts numbers as alternate parts.. Co-Operative Ind Inc
- [STC SE32SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE32SW): Oil pump housing.. National Aircraft Sales, Inc
- [STC SEW-3](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SEW-3): Modification of crankshafts and reidentification according to their respective counterweight dampers.. National Aircraft Sales, Inc

---
OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.
