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- Fairchild Industries Inc.
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- Aircraft · Small Airplane
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- 6 aircraft
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Models · 2
| Model | Also known as | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 24KS | ||
| 24K (Army UC-61E) |
Airworthiness directives · 3
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STCs approved under this data sheet · 4
STC SA04652CHTo allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specificationSTC SA01734SEApplication of Stewart Systems synthetic fabric covering system to aircraft fuselage, wings, tail surfaces, control surfaces and related parts.STC SA4-1210Installation of Eonnex cover on aircraft surfaces.STC SA384NWInstallation of a Ranger 6-440C-5 engine, Universal (Flottorp) 86RB61 propeller and associated systems
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MODELS: Fairchild 24K (Army UC-61E) and 24 KS, 4 PCL-SM
I.C. NUMBER: 667
- Specifications Pertinent to Both Models:
Engine Ranger 6-410-B1, -B1A, -B2, -B2A, -B2E, or -B3
Placard limits
Placard speeds Level flight or climb - 137 mph True Ind.
Gilde or alve - lab mph jrue ina.
Fuel capacity 40 gallons (two tanks"
Oil capacity
No. passengers
Baggage 170 1bs. (140 1bs. aft of cabin, 30 1bs. under
Certification basis
Serial Nos. 3300 and up manufactured prior to 4/2//43 and all
Approval expired as of 4/27/43.
EQUIPMENT:
(Datum is wing leading edge) (* Means net increase)
Battery (exide 6-SS-Y- NA-1) (-15 (-261
(Eclipse Y-150) (-16)
6.50-10 wheels (Warner 3270) (-1)
streamline tail wheel with heavy
duty 6-ply tire (Wheel must be placarded (+206)
(Harrison No. 3074410) (-23)
Hub streamlines (0)
(-63)
Items 101, 102,
Edo 45-2990 floats with water
152. rudders Seaplane fin 5 1bs. (+197)
Class II:
Landplane and Seaplane
200. Miscellaneous items as noted in approved
weight and balance report.
201. Parachute front seats
(a) 35 lbs. (+28)
(b) Switlik 30 1bs. (+28)
202. Flares (three 1-1/2 minute) 20 1bs. (+46)
203. Metalizing and corrosion proofing 12 1bs. (+30)
204. Corrosion proofing 3 1bs.
205. Radio equipment (a) Receiver (RCA AVR-7 Series) 34 Or 35 Ibs. (+18) OI (+51)
(Chassis under pilot
(b) Receiver (RCA AVR-10 Series) 11 1bs. (+9)
(Chassis at instrument panel)
(c) Lear R-3 receiver and Lear T-30
transmitter 30 1bs. (+10)
(Receiver and transmitter at
instrument panel, power unit
under front seat)
(₫) Receiver (Western Electric 17A) 26 1hs. (*10)
(e) Compass (Fairchild RC-4) 62 1bs. (+48)
(E) Compass (RCA AVR-9D) 61 1bs. (+52)
(9) Radio Compass (RCA AVR-8E) 68 1bs. (+50)
(h) Trailing antenna (Aero. Radio) @ 1bs. (+106)
206. Pressure fire extinguisher (Lux No. 5) 18 1bs. (+44)
207. Seaplane fittings Neglect weight increase
208. Generators
(a) Wind-driven (Air Associates GE-20) Net decrease ? 1bs. (+6)
209. (a) Wheel streamlines 12 lbs.* (+1)
(b) Wheel fenders 4 1bs.* (+ 1)
210. Propeller - fixed pitch metal (Curtiss) 19 1bs." (-63)
211. Engine shielding 5 1bs. (-29)
212. Landing lights
(a) One or two (Grimes SI-250) 4-1/2 1bs. each (+15)
(D) Two (Adams-Westlake A-6) ≥ 1bs. (+2)
213. Cabin heater 4 1bs. (-24)
214. 215. Cabin ventilator Dual brake controls 5 lbs.* 2 lbs. (-10) (-8)
216. Miscellaneous extra instruments
218. 217. Special cabin trim Quick release door hinges 4 1bs.* 1 1b. +37
221. 219. 220. Steerable tail wheel installation Plaps and controls Special exterior finish 39 lbs.* 3 lbs.* 2 1bs. * (+45) (+50) (+197)
222. Battery (EX1C 11 1bs.* (-25)
223_ 7.50-10 4-ply tires and tubes 6 1bs.* (- 1)
224. (replacing stand tanks) 17 1bs.* (+24)
225. Skis
(a) Pollack
(b) Grab and Smith GS-5
Class III:
None
Inasmuch as the lower longerons, between stations 2 and 2-3/4, of
serial numbers 3300 and 3301 incorporate special (over-strength) tubing,
the manufacturer must be contacted before these nembers are repaired or
replaced.
NOTE 2. Eligible for export as follows subject to inspection for equipment
specified in Chapter XII of Inspection Handbook (4/27/43):
(a) Canada
Landplane and Seaplane
- Skiplane - not eligible. However, structure complies with Canadian
sxi gear requirements with naximun ski height of 9.25 in. and with
an overhang on the axle not exceeding that when wheels are installed.
Australia - Landplane.
All other countries except New Zealand.
Prior to certification of any UC-61 Series airplane having uncertifi-
cated position lights, these lights should be replaced with approved
In the event that Air Force Type I-? wing tip lights are installed,
lights may be used provided the sand-blasted surface on the inside
of the cover glass is painted black.
II- Model 24K (UC-61E - See NOTE 3), 4 PCIM:
propeller Maximum permissible dianeter 107 in.
Standard weight 2550 1bs.
C.G. limits (+16.4) and (+24.6)
III - Model 24KS, Designation 4 PCSM:
Propeller Maximum permissible dianeter 105 in.
Standard weight 2750 1bs.
C.G. limits (+16.8) and (+23.5)