TCDS P-885

Page No. 1 2 3 Rev. No. 8 4 8 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORATION FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION P-885 Revision 8 Textron Aviation 279 October 12, 2016 TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET NO. P-885 Propellers of models described herein conforming with these specifications and approved data on file with the Civil Aeronautics Administration are rated as airworthy for use in certificated aircraft in accordance with pertinent aircraft specifications a nd applicable portions of the Civil Air Regulations. Type Certificate Holder Textron Aviation Inc. One Cessna Boulevard Wichita, KS 67215 Type Certificate Holder Record Beech Aircraft Company transferred to Raytheon Aircraft Company on April 15, 1996 Raytheon Aircraft Company transferred to Hawker Beechcraft Corporation on March 26, 2007 Hawker Beechcraft Corporation transferred to Beechcraft Corporation on April 12, 2013 Beechcraft Corporation transferred to Textron Aviation Inc. on October 12, 2016 Model 279 Pitch Hydraulically controllable - feathering. (See NOTES 3 and 4.) Blade shank size 3.45 inches diameter Engine shaft Special flange 4" B.C. Hub material Steel Blade material Aluminum alloy Number of blades 2 Hub model eligible 279-100 (see NOTE 1) P-885 2 Rev. 8 Blades Eligible Maximum Continuous Takeoff Diameter Approx. Max. Wt. Complete (for reference only) (See Note 2) HP RPM HP RPM Limits (See Notes 3 and 7) 279-207-98 to 265 2000 280 2180 98" - 92" 88 lbs. 279-207-92 279-234-94½ to 265 2000 280 2180 94½" - 92" 88 lbs. 279-234-92 Certification Basis Type Certificate No. 885 Production Basis Production Certificate No. 501 NOTE 1. Hub Model Designation Basic model Minor change not affecting eligibility Basic drawing identity 279 - 1 05 NOTE 2. Blade Model Designation Basic blade model Minor change (when used) not affecting eligibility Propeller diameter in inches 279 - 207 96 1 Basic blade design - - NOTE 3. Pitch Control. Eligible only with Beech 279-220 governor (Woodward 210085). Additional weight of governor 3-1/2 lbs. NOTE 4. (a) Feathering. Eligible with full feathering controls installed in accordance with the propeller manufacturer's instructions. (b) Reversing. Not applicable. NOTE 5. Left-Hand Models. Not applicable. NOTE 6. Interchangeable Blades. Only bladed listed in the same group of the following listed groups are sufficiently similar aerodynamically and vibrationwise to permit interchangeability in the same diameter without a flight test. Group (a) 279-207, 275-234 (blades are identical when cut to same length). NOTE 7. Accessories. (a) Propeller Deicing (1) Eligible with Beech fluid deicer slinger ring assembly. (2) Eligible with Beech No. 279-404 (Goodrich No. 37572) propeller deicer fluid feed strips when installed in accordance with instructions issued by Beech. (b) Propeller Spinner. Eligible with Model 279-205 spinner shell, 279-377 bulkhead, 279-381 bulkhead, and associated attaching parts. Weight of spinner and parts is included in aproximate weight of propeller listed above. (Approximately 7 lbs. less if spinner is not used.) NOTE 8. Not applicable. Rev. 8 3 P-885 NOTE 9. Table of Propeller-Engine Combinations Approved Vibrationwise for Use on Single-Engine Tractor Aircraft The maximum and minimum propeller diameters that can be used from a vibration standpoint are shown below. No reduction below the minimum diameter listed is permissible since this figure includes the diameter reduction allowable for repair purposes. Blade Model Engine Model Max. Dia. (inches) Min. Dia. (inches) Placards 279-234-94.5 Lycoming 94-1/2 92 "Avoid continuous operation CO-435-C2D-6 between 2250 and 2450 rpm." 379-234-94.5 Lycoming 94-1/2 92 "Avoid continuous operation CO-480-F-6 between 2200 and 2500 rpm." 279-207-98 Lycoming 98-1/2 and 97-1/2 "Avoid continuous operation CO-480-F-6 94-1/2 92 between 2200 and 2500 rpm." *For aircraft placarded to restrict operation between 2250 and 2500 rpm the minimum diameter is 94 inches. When additional cutoff is desired, the placard must be extended to restrict operation between 2200 and 2500 rpm. ....END....