# TCDS P8EA: Schweizer Aircraft Corporation

- Type: Type certificate data sheet
- Status: Current
- Holder: Schweizer Aircraft Corporation
- Revision: 8
- Revised: April 30, 1982
- Product: Propeller
- Certification basis: CAR 14
- Data sheet PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/a4/73/a473499223bff11b37aa933f1bf48de80d528aeaf5cdf14ebc5c5f9445a3bf63
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/2B00A871EE8A25C585256713004AD142.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/tcds/P8EA

## Models (3)

As the data sheet lists them.

- SR-5404R
- SR-5404
- J-5404

## 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
Rev. No. 8 8
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
P8EA
Revision 8
GRUMMAN
J-5404/MA96K
SR-5404/MA96K
SR-5404R/MA96K
April 30, 1982
TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET NO. P8EA
This data sheet, which is part of Type Certificate No. P8EA, prescribes conditions and limitations under which the product for
which the type certificate was issued meets the airworthiness requirements 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 Holder Schweizer Aircraft Corporation
P O Box 147
Elmira, New York  14902
Type Ground adjustable
Engine shaft SAE #20 spline
Hub material Alloy steel
Blade material Aluminum alloy
Number of blades Two
Hub models eligible J-5404, SR-5404, SR-5404R
Blade Eligible
Maximum
Continuous Takeoff
Diameter
Limits Approx. Max. Wt. Complete
(See Note 2) HP RPM HP RPM Max. Min. (for reference only)
MA-96K-0
       to
MA-96K-2
300 2200 350 2200 96" 94" 81 lbs.
Certification basis CAR 14 effective December 15, 1956.
Type Certificate No. P8EA issued November 27, 1962.
Date of Application for Type Certificate November 19, 1962
T.C. reissued: September 25, 1969
April 19, 1973
September 1, 1978
May 14, 1980
May 11, 1981
Production basis None.  Prior to the certification of each propeller manufactured after January 2, 1973, an
FAA representative must perform a detailed inspection for workmanship materials and
conformity with the approved technical data.
NOTE 1. (a) Hub Model Designation
Hub model designation
SR - 5404R
Navy hub design
Ground adjustable
No. of blades (2)
SAE No. 20
J  - Jacobs (Manufacturer)
SR - Inspected and found acceptable by Sensenich

P8EA 2
(b) Installation These models are for installation on a splined shaft (see Note 1(a) above).  Installation
is to be made in accordance with instructions furnished by the manufacturer (Drawings
No. E-4012 and E-4013).
NOTE 2. Blade Model Designation
Blade model designation
MA - 96 K - N
Number of inches cut off from basic diameter
Basic model or template
Basic diameter in inches
Denotes metal adjustable
NOTE 3. Pitch control.  Not applicable.
NOTE 4. Feathering.  Not applicable.
NOTE 5. Left-Hand Models.  Not applicable.
NOTE 6. Interchangeable Blades.  Not applicable.
NOTE 7. Accessories.  Not applicable.
NOTE 8. Shank Fairings.  Not applicable.
NOTE 9. Special Limits Table of Propeller-Engine Combinations
Approved Vibrationwise for use of Normal Category 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
MA96K-O Continental R-670-4 (MIL W670-6N) 96" 96" None
MA96K-0 Jacobs R755 Series - Direct Drive;
300 hp @2200 rpm or less
96" 94" None
MA96K-0 Jacobs R755S Series - Direct Drive
300 hp @2200 max. continuous and
350 hp @2200 rpm takeoff
96" 94" None
NOTE 10. Special Notes.  The word "eligible" as used herein does not signify approval.  For approval, compliance
with the applicable aircraft airworthiness requirements is necessary.
NOTE 11. The type designs included in this data sheet are controlled by the FAA, New England Region.
.....END.....
```

## ADs

None name its models.

## STCs approved under this data sheet (2)

- [STC SP01222WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SP01222WI): Installation of Aircraft Development propeller vortelators.. Aircraft Development Co
- [STC SP00582NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SP00582NY): Installation of Prop-Guard Polyurethane Protective Tape on the leading edge of metal propellers.. McFarlane Aviation, Inc.

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