# TCDS TC 552: Luscombe Aircraft Corporation

- Type: Type certificate data sheet
- Status: Current
- Holder: Luscombe Aircraft Corporation
- Revision: 0
- Product: Aircraft, Small Airplane
- Registered aircraft: 7, by the registry models matched to it (OpenAirDocs)
- Data sheet PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/3c/38/3c3898ba7f17e8c1627beca239b8c9d5ef335e34f6dc48e57fac1a57ca6f3064
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/032A7BE33A65C8D78525676A0065D5E6.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/tcds/TC%20552

## Models (2)

As the data sheet lists them.

- Phantom 1
- Phantom 1S

## What the data sheet says

This is OCR from the scanned FAA data sheet. OCR can misread letters and numbers.

```text
LUSCOMBE AIRPLANE CORPORATION
MODEIS: luscombe Phantom 1 and 1S
I.C. NUMBER: ATC 552
I - SPECIFICATIONS PERTINENT TO BOTH MODELS
Engine  Warner Super Scarab Series 50
Placard limits  Maximum, except take-off
-- in. Hg.. 2050 rpm (145 np)
Take-off (one minute)
-- in. Hg.. 2050 rpm (145 hp)
Propeller  Maximum permissible diameter
Fuel capacity  33 gallons (two tanks, one 16-1/2 gallon tank in
each wing) (+23)
oil capacity  3-1/2 gallons (-5)
No. passengers
Spec. basis  Approved Type Certificate No. 552
Serial Nos.  101 and up manufactured prior to 7/7/41 eligible.
Approval expired as of that date.
EQUIPMENT: (Datum is wing leading edge) (* Means net increase)
Class I:
Landplane
101.  Propeller - adj. metal  62 1D8.  -38
102.  Engine ring cowl  25 1bs.  (-23
103. 21 in. streamline wheels (Autofan)
with brakes and 4-ply tires  (+6)
104. Tail wheel  (4-1/2 in. diameter with
solid tire)  6 lbs.  (+182)
B. Seaplane:  Items 101 and 102 PLUS
151.  Battery (just aft of firewall)  26 lbs.  (-5)
152.  Starter (Eclipse Y-150)  20  1bs.  (-12)
153-  Generator  (Bosch)  10 1bs.  (-15)
154.  Edo 44-2425 floats
155. Auxiliary Iin
Class II:
Landplane:
Miscellaneous items as noted ir
ipproved weight and balance report.
B. Seaplane:  Item 200 PLUS
251.  Propeller - fixed metal
(Curtiss 55511)  Net decrease 15 lbs.
Iandplane:  Items 151, 152, 153, 251 PLOS
301.  Radio (RCA AVR7  series)  20 1bs.  (+68)
302-  Landing lights  6 lts.
303.  Additional instruments  12 1bs.
304-  8 in. streamline tail wheel  (+182)
305. Bonding and shielding

306.  6.50-10 wheels with brakes  Net decrease 4 1ts. (+6)
307. Tail wheel lock
B. Seaplane:  Items 302ift of firewall)  303 and 305 PLUS
351.  Battery (just  10 1bs.* (-5)
NOTE 1.  All airplanes of the seaplane type (Model 1S) must have approved
wing spoilers approximately 36 inches long installed on the leading
edges of both wings.  The inboard ends of the spoilers are attached to
the first wing ribs inboard of front wing strut  attachment fittings
(approximately 5 inches inboard of the strut points).
NOTE 2. Landplane baggage may be increased to 112 lbs. when substantiated
actual weight and balance report.  This necessitates recheck of C.G.
limits for any future change in equipment.
NOTE 3.  Eligible for export to all countries except Great Britain, Canada,
Australia and New Zealand (July 7, 1941).
II - Model Phantom 1, Designation 2 PCIM
Placard speeds  Level flight or climb - 160 mph True Ind.
Glide or dive - 240 mph True Ind.
Flaps extended - 149 mph True Ind.
Baggage  66 1bs. (+48)  (See NOTE 2)
Standard weight  1950 1bs.
C.G. limits  (+15.25)  and (+18.9)
III - Model Phantom 1S, Designation 2 PCaM
Placard speeds  level flight or climb - 150 mph True Ind.
Glide or dive - 200 mph True Ind.
Flaps extended - 149 mph True Ind.
raggage  32 Ibs. (+48)
Standard weight  2180 Ibs.
C.G. limits  (+18.2)  and (+19.6)
```

## ADs

None name its models.

## Registered aircraft by registry model (OpenAirDocs)

- [Luscombe PHANTOM 1](https://openairdocs.org/model/luscombe-phantom-1): 7 aircraft (registry code 5350102)
- [Luscombe PHANTOM 1S](https://openairdocs.org/model/luscombe-phantom-1s): 0 aircraft (registry code 5350104)

## STCs approved under this data sheet (7)

- [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 SA4503NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4503NM): Remove original cloth covering and install Ceconite covering. Ceconite Division of Poly-Fiber Inc.
- [STC SA01831WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01831WI): To allow the use of UL91 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Petersen Aviation Inc
- [STC SA00478CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00478CH): Installation of Cooper Superflite 102 Fabric.. Aviation Products Systems Inc.
- [STC SA02825NY PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02825NY%20PAGE%201): Installation of Aerospace Logic Aircraft Instruments. Aerospace Logic Inc.
- [STC SA5042NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5042NM): Limited to installation on serial number 131 ONLY.. Combs P Douglas

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