# TCDS LTC-31: Rehr Louis S.

- Type: Type certificate data sheet
- Status: Current
- Holder: Rehr Louis S.
- Revision: 3
- Revised: August 24, 2015
- Product: Aircraft, Small Airplane
- Certification basis: CAR 9
- Data sheet PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/cc/27/cc2743dd4415c5894540a448c39116288364899f38e881cbe68bcf8b2fbf117b
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/8C7858D683A0E1E986257EAE0055DB5F.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/tcds/LTC-31

## Models (2)

As the data sheet lists them.

- Army AT-9
- Army AT-9A

## 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. 3 2 3 
Reformatted 8/2015. 
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION 
 
 LTC-31 
Revision 3 
 
L. S. REHR 
(Curtiss) 
  
Army AT-9  
Army AT-9A  
 
August 24, 2015 
 
 
TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET NO. LTC-31 
 
This data sheet (formerly Specification L-31-2) which is part of Limited Type Certificate No. 31, prescribes conditions 
and limitations under which the product for which the retype certificate was issued meets the airworthiness requirements 
of the Civil Air Regulations. 
 
 
Type Certificate Holder L. S. Rehr 
 Coral Gables, Florida 
 
I. - Model Army AT-9 (Curtiss) (Limited Category),  approved January 14, 1948, and 
II. - Model Army AT-9A (Curtiss) (Limited Category),  approved January 14, 1948 
 
Engine Lycoming R-680-9 
 
Fuel 87 minimum octane aviation gasoline  
 
Engine Limits Maximum, except take-off 
  (Sea level) 2200 rpm (285 hp) 
   
 Take-off    
  2300 rpm (300 hp) 
 
Propeller Hamilton Standard 2B20 hub;  
  6135A-6 blades (8’6” diameter) or 
  6135A-15 blades (7’9” diameter) 
 
Airspeed Limits Glide or dive 230.0 mph (see NOTE 2 for other speed limitations) 
 
Maximum Weight 6000 lbs. 
 
C.G. Range 12 percet to 23 percent MAC 78.2 in. to 86.3 in. aft of datum 
 
Datum 123.0 in. forward of Jig Point 
 
MAC 73.9 in. L.E. MAC 69.4 in aft of Datum 
 
Other Operating Limitations Army Technical Orders 01-25KA-1 for the AT-9 and  
 01-25KB-1 for the AT-9A 
 
Certification Basis Limited Type Certificate No. 31 (CAR 9 effective 11/21/46) 
 
Production Basis None may be produced under this approval. 
 
Export Eligibility Not eligible for a Certificate of Airworthiness for Export

LTC-31 
Page 2 
 
Equipment No equipment other than engine and propellers are specified. However, 
equipment as required by Civil Air Regulations Part 43.30 for the particular 
operation authorized for NC aircraft must be installed. Also, any additional 
equipment necessary for the proper operation of the aircraft. In addition, the 
aircraft may incorporate such military equipment (except armament) as was 
originally incorporated in the type for military or naval service. Additional  
equipment may be installed as can be substantiated on the basis that it presents 
no obvious hazard to safety. 
 
NOTE 1. Weight and Balance Report including list of equipment included in the certificated empty weight 
must be submitted for each aircraft. Army or Navy weight records in current condition may be 
submitted in lieu of an actual weight. The equipment list need include no more than the following: 
 
(a) Required equipment as defined under "Equipment" above. 
 
(b) Additional items as may be reasonably considered removable and are so located or of such 
weight that their removal or addition could noticeably affect the weight and balance of the 
aircraft. Items built into the aircraft structure need not be listed. The equipment list must be 
prepared by the applicant for the approval of the certificating C.A.A. representative, and in 
such form that it can be attached to the C.A.A. Operation Limitations. 
 
NOTE 2. The following placards must be prominently displayed in the positions indicated: 
 
(a) In full view of passengers:  
 "This is a military type aircraft and under the Civil Air Regulations shall not be used for the 
carriage of passengers or cargo for compensation or hire." 
 
(b) In the cockpit in full view of the pilot: 
 “Do not lower flaps above 140 mph.” 
 “Do not lower landing gear above 140 mph.” 
 “Do not lower landing lights above 140 mph.” 
 “All acrobatic maneuvers prohibited.” 
 
NOTE 3.  The following statement must appear on the Operation Limitations: 
 
"This airplane must be operated at all times within the limitations set forth in Army Technical 
Order No. AN-01-25KA-1 for the AT-9 and AN-01-25KB-1 for the AT-9A, except for limitations 
specifically called out in Aircraft Specification AL-31 in which case the values given in the 
Specification must be observed. A copy of pertinent Army Technical Order and Aircraft 
Specification AL-31 must be carried during flight." In all cases it will be the responsibility of the 
applicant to secure copies of the Army Technical Orders. The C.A.A. does not have these 
documents available for distribution. 
 
NOTE 4.  If any repairs or modifications are made prior to and/or subsequent to NL certification, it is the 
responsibility of the owner to furnish sufficient evidence to a C.A.A. representative to show that 
the modified airplane maintains the same degree of airworthiness as the original. The C.A.A. can 
give no technical assistance on such matters since complete structural data for NL aircraft are not 
required by Part 9 and therefore are not available in the C.A.A. 
 
NOTE 5.  Prior to obtaining certification for night operation, the following modifications to the exterior 
lighting must be made in order to comply with the general requirements of the Civil Air 
Regulations: 
 
(1) Position Lights 
(a) Wing Tip – The Type A-9 (AN-3033-10 or AN-3033-5 through -8) light assemblies may 
be satisfactorily modified by painting the sand blasted portion of the inner surface of the 
AN-1042-3 and -4 covers black. The AN-3033-9 or AN-3033-1 through -4 light 
assemblies are satisfactory without modification. 
 
(b) Tail - The present lights are unsatisfactory and must be replaced with a certificated unit.

LTC-31 
Page 3 
 
 
(2) Position Light Installation 
 The position lights shall be installed to comply with the requirements of the CAR, Part 
03.538, and as follows: 
 
(3) Position Light Circuit and Control 
 The position lights (wing tips and tail) shall be controlled by one SPST switch. The circuit 
should be protected by its own fuse or circuit breaker. The individual wing tip and tail light 
switches with dim and bright positions and the dimming resistors presently installed shall be 
removed. 
 
(4) Other Exterior lights 
With the exception of the landing light, any other exterior lights are not required and may be 
removed, if so desired. 
 
NOTE 6.   On August 24, 2015 a search of all FAA files and records was conducted and no type design 
records were found. 
 
 
No original NL airworthiness certificates may be issued after 8/31/48. The list of mandatory changes required prior to 
original certification may be obtained from CAA Aircraft Service, Washington 25, D.C. Attn: A-298. 
 
 
...END...
```

## ADs

None name its models.

## STCs approved under this data sheet (3)

- [STC SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC
- [STC SA01757WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01757WI): To allow the use of UL91 or UL94 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Swift Fuels LLC
- [STC SA01967WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01967WI): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas. General Aviation Modifications Inc.

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