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| Model | Also known as | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 24JS | ||
| 24J (Army UC-61B) |
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MODELS: Fairchild 24J (Army UC-618) and 24 JS, 4 PCI-SM
T.C. NUMBER: 663
I - Specifications Pertinent to All Models:
Engine Warner Super Scarab Series 50 or 504 (See Iten 229)
Placard limits For all operations:
2050 pm (145 hp)
Placard speeds Level flight or climb - 137 nph True Ind.
(See Item 229) Glide or dive - 185 mph True Ind.
Flaps extended - 04 mph True Ind.
Fuel capacity 40 gallons (two tanks, 20 gallons in each wing)
(+24)
oil capacity 3 gallons (-19)
NO. passengers (one front +20, two rear +50)
Baggage 170 1bs. (140 1bs. aft of cabin, 30 1bs. under
rear seat)
Certification basis Type Certificate No. 663
Serial Nos. 3400 and up manufactured prior to 4/27/43, and all
AAF Nos. eligible. Approval expired as of 4/27/43.
EQUIPMENT:
(Datum is wing leading edge) (* Means net increase)
Landplane
tarter (Eclipse Y-150 18 1bs. (-24)
02. Battery (Exide 6TS-7-1
compartment 25 1bs. (-18)
103. 6.50-10 wheels (Warner 3270) with
brakes and tires 55 1bs. (-1)
104. 8 in. streamline tail wheel with heavy
duty 6-ply tire (Wheel must be placarded
for this size tire.) (+206)
105. Engine ring cowl 29 1bs. (-37)
Hub streamlines 4 1bs. (0)
Propeller - wood (fixed pitch) 31 1bs. (-52)
(See Item 228)
B. Seaplane: Items 101, 102, 105, and 209
151. Edo Model 45-2880 floats and water
rudders
152. Seaplane fin 5 1bs. (+197)
Class II:
Landpiane
200. Miscellaneous items as noted in approved
weight and balance report.
201. Parachute front seats
(a) Irvin 35 Ibs. (+28)
(b) Switlik) 30 Ibs. (+28)
Flares - three 1-1/2 minute 20 Ibs. (+46)
Battery (Exide 6-TS-13-1) 38 amp 11 1bs.* (-19)
Bonding Ibs. (+27)
(a) Metalizing and corrosion proofing
(b) Corrosion proofing 1bs. (+39)
Engine shielding 6 1bs. (-38)
Pressure fire extinguisher 20 1bs. (-14)
Seaplane fittings Neglect weight increase
Generators
(a) Leece-Neville 3CG-3 with control
box ano adapter 25 1bs. (-27)
(b) Bosch LE70/12 B-5 with control
box and adapter 17 1bs. (-27)
Wind-driven (Air Associates GE-20) 8 1bs. (+6)
210. 12 1bs.* (+1)
4 1bs.* (+ 1)
211.
Fixed pitch metal 19 1bs.* (-52)
(b) Adj. metal (Hamilton Standard hub
7056H, blades 19B-1/2-16) 36 lbs.* (-52)
212. Landing lights
(a) One or two (Grimes ST-250) 4-1/2 1bs. each
(b) Iwo (Adams-Westlake A-6) 9 1bs.
213. Cabin heater 6 1bs.
214. Cabin ventilator 3 lbs.
215. Dua a 5 1bs.*
216. Miscellaneous extra instruments
217. Quick release door hinges 1 1b.
218. Ca bin 1 1b.
219. Flaps 39 1bs.*
220. Special upholstering # 1bs.*
221. Special paint 3 lbs.*
222. Oi → coc 11 1bs.
223. 7.50-10 4-ply tires and tubes 6 1bs.*
224. teeral 2 lbs. *
225. Radio
(a) Receiver (RCA AV9-7 Series) 34 1bs.
(Chassis under pilot's seat)
(b) Receiver (RCA AVR-10 Series) 11 1bs.
(Chassis at instrument panel)
(c) Receiver (Lear R-3) and Transnitter
(Lear I-30) 30 1bs.
(Receiver and transmitter at
instrument panel - power unit under
front seat)
226. Two wing fuel tanks tanks) Trailing antenna (Aero. Radio) gallons each 9 1bs. (+106)
(replacing standard 17 lbs.* (+24)
227. Skis
(a) Pollack P-3
(b) GS -5
229. Kinner 9-56 enqine installation
(See NOIF 4)
Engine limits for all operations,
1850 cpm (160 hp)
Propeller - fixed pitch wood with
hub 40 1bs. (-34)
Propeller limits - static rpm at
maximum permissible throttle setting
- not more than 1750, not less
than 1750
Diameter - not more than 92 in., not
less than 89 in.
Airspeed limits:
Level flight or climb - 137 mph
Glide or dive - 175 mph True Ind.
Flaps extended - 94 mph
B. Seaplane: Items 200 thru 207,
214, 216 thru 222, 225, 226 and 228
Class III:
None
between stations 2 and 2-3/4, of
serial numbers 3400 and 3502 thru 3508 incorporate special (overstrength)
the manufacturer must be contacted before these members are
NOTE 2. Eligible for export as follows subject to inspection for equipnent
specified in Chapter XII of Inspection Handbook (4/27/43):
- Landplane and Seaplane
- Skiplane - not eligible. However, structure complies with Canadian
ski gear requirements with a maxi nun ski height of 9.25 inches and
with an overhand on the axle not exceeling that when wheels are
(b) All other countries except New Zealand.
In order to be eligible for night operation any UC-61 series airplane
uncertificated position lights should have them replaced with
approved types. If Air Force Type A-9 wing tip lights are installed, they
may be used provided the sand-blasted surface on the inside of the cover
qlass is painted black.
Eligible with Kinner R-66 engine when converted by means of Kinner
approval must be accompanied by
an affidavit to the effect that the alteration has been accomplished
that parts and materials furnished in the kit have been used. eight
and balance should be checked after the alteration to determine that
limit of the aircraft has not been exceeded. Upon approval
of the alteration the aircraft model designation should be modified by
suffixing the letter "K", e.g. Model 24J should be changed to 24JK.
II - Model 24J (Army UC-61B - See NOTE 3), Designation 4 DCIM:
Propeller Maximum permissible diameter 92 inches
Standard weight 2550 1bs.
C.G. limits (+16.6) and (+25.7)
III - Model 24JS, Designation 4 PCSM
Propeller maximum permissible dianeter 100 in.
Standard weight 2750 1bs.
C.G. limits (+17.2) and (+25.9)