- Holder
- Textron Aviation Inc.
- Revision
- 3
- Revised
- October 12, 2016
- Status
- Current
- Product
- Aircraft · Small Airplane
- Certification basis
- CAR 4a
- Models
- 2
- Registered
- 1 aircraft
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Models · 2
| Model | Also known as | Note |
|---|---|---|
| B18S (Army F-2) | Formerly Beech Aircraft Corporation, then Raytheon Aircraft Company | |
| 18S (Army C-45C) | Formerly Beech Aircraft Corporation, then Raytheon Aircraft Company |
Airworthiness directives · 6
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STCs approved under this data sheet · 10
STC SA04652CHTo allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specificationSTC SA01757WITo allow the use of UL91 or UL94 (minimum) grade aviation fuelSTC SA01831WITo allow the use of UL91 (minimum) grade aviation fuelSTC SA5190NMInstallation of Gustin Aviation chip detector light system.STC SA01282NYInstallation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K015 on aircraft powered by Pratt & Whitney radial reciprocating engine Series R-985, R-1340 and R-1830.STC SA02930NYInstallation of Insight Instrument Corporation Graphic Engine Monitor (GEM 610C) models G3, G2, and G1 and 1200C model G4 as primary Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT), Exhaust Gas Temperature (EGT), and Turbine Inlet Temperature (TIT) InstrumentsSTC SA1315WEInstallation of Mixture Monitor (exhaust gas temperature probe, gage and selector) in accordance with Delta Products Part Lists A-192 and A-193, or in accordance with Tri-Star Corporation Mixture Monitor Installation Instructions dated December 9, 1981, or later FAA approved revision and/or Drawing List MM-127 dated November 15, 1981, or later FAA approved revision in aircraft models listed in Master Eligibility List P-80-A-6 revised March 29, 1968, copy attached, or later FAA approved revision.STC SA1512WEInstallation of exhaust gas temperature monitoring systems Model EGT-1.STC SA8075SWInstallation of fiberglass covering. (M-62 SERIES PT-19) (G-73 SCHWEIZER)STC SA176SWAluminum sheet covering of elevator, rudders and ailerons.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
710
Revision 3
Textron Aviation
18S
B18S
October 12, 2016
TYPE CERTIFICATION DATA SHEET NO. 710
Type Certificate Holder Textron Aviation Inc.
One Cessna Boulevard
Wichita, Kansas 67215
Type Certificate Holder Record: Beech Aircraft Corporation 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
710 2 Rev. 2
MODELS: Beechcraft 18S (Army C-45C) and B18S (Army F-2 - See NOTE 7), 11 PCLM
(Approred 11/2/39 and 4/17/40 respectively)
I.C. NUMBER: 710
(Same as 18D, T.C. 684. except engine installation, revised oil and heating
system, revised tail surfaces and control system and minor structural changes.)
Engines 2 Pratt & Whitney Wasps Jr. SB with one 4-1/2N
and one gh damper each (See Item 301) (See NOTE
/ and Item 111 for Army F-2)
Fuel (See NOTE 4) 87 minimum octane aviation gasoline for take-off
80 minimum octane aviation gasoline for maximum
except take-off
Engine limits Maximum continuous
(Sea level) 34.5 in. Hg.. 2200 rpm (400 hp)
(Straight line manifold pressure variation with
altitude to 5000 ft.) 33.5 in. Hg.. 2200 rpm
Take-off (one minute)
36.5 in. Hg.. 2300 rpm (450 hp)
Airspeed limits Level flight or climb - 211 mph
(T.I.A.S.) Glide or dive - 253 mph
Flaps extended - 117 mph
Usable ceiling (a) 11000 ft. at 7500 1bs. in standard air at
indicated airspeed of 95 mph with either engine
inoperative and the inoperative propeller idling
at 680 rpm and the operating engine at fill
(9525 ft. with de-icers installed but not
operating)
Propeller limits Maximum permissible diameter 100 inches
C.G. range Forward (+2.5) at 5900 lbs. and (*5.6) at 7500 1bs.
with straight line variation between
Aft (+15. 1)
Datum Centerline at the wing main beam at the fuselage
Maximum weight 7500 1bs. (See NOTE 5)
No. seats 11 (See Items 114, 115, and 208 for location)
Maximum baggage Maximum capacity of compartments:
Nose compartment 600 1bs. (-74)
Rear compartment 300 1bs. (+141)
Fuel capacity 210 gallons (four tanks in wings, two at 80 gallons
each (+24) and two at 25 gallons each (+53))
(See Item 302)
oil capacity gallons (8-1/2 gallon tank in each nacelle,
8 1bs. each (-10)) (See Item 224)
Control surface
movements Not available
Serial Nos. eligible 222, 225 and up;
375 and up (Nos. 222, 224 and up eligible
when B18S nameplate is installed)
Required eguipment Items 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108,
109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 11:
Specifications Pertinent to All Models
Certification basis Type Certificate No. 710 CAR 4a)
Production basis None (See NOTE A)
Export eligibility Eligible for export to all countries except as
follows, subject to provisions of MOP 2-4:
(a) Canada
- Landplane - eligible.
- Skiplane - not eligible.
Rev. 2 3 710
Propellers and Propeller Accessories (Except De-Icing Equipment)
Propellers - constant speed metal,
Hamilton Standard hubs
For interchangeable blade models see
Prop. Spec. No. 206 (NOTE 6).
Pitch settings:
low 13 degrees; (F-2) High 29
low 14 degrees. 157 1bs. each (-66)
112. Two propeller governors 5 1bs. each (-36)
Engines and Engine Accessories - Fuel and Oil System
Two engine ring cowls 47 1bs. (-52)
Two oil radiators (G. & 0. E-703-1) 12 1bs. each (-25)
Bonding and shielding 30 1bs. (-58)
4 1bs. (-22)
Two engine drive (Pesco 400
series or Romec RD-3080) ibs. each (-3
113. Two carburetor heaters 1bs. each (-40
Auxiliary 50 gallon fuel tank in nose
baggage compartment (See NOTE 2) 35 1bs. (-64)
Mixture analyzer:
(a) . Indicator 2 1bs. (-42)
Two cells and tubing 5 1bs- each (- 11)
Two cells and tubing 8 1bs. each (-11)
20 1bs. each (- 32)
Two 6-1/2 gallon oil tanks (one in
each nacelle)
Engine - P & # Wasp Jr.
(engine limits same as SB) Use actual weight increase
Two 78 gallon fuel tanks (replacing
standard 80 gallon tanks) No weight change
5 inch wheels (Goodyear 5HBM) with
29x13-5 H.D. tires (Stencil on landing
"Use Heavy Duty
Tires only.) (See NOTE 5) (-9)
12x5-3 tail wheel with H.D. tire
(wheel must be placarded for H.D. tire) (+261)
210. Dual brake installation (Drawing (-44)
Electrical Eguipment
Landing gear operating motor (Electric
Specialty, Type HCA3, modified) (-15)
flap operating motor (Dumore
(-8)
Two generators (Eclipse) each (-38)
Two batteries (Exide 6TS-13-1) each
203-
Eclipse 50 amp 32 lbs. (-37)
Eclipse 25 amp 20 1bs. (-37)
206- Battery (in right and/or left wing
leading edge near fuselage
or aft main spar in cabin (+7))
Reading 6-ARI-11 46 1bs. each
Reading 6-AR1-9 56 lbs. each
Exide 6XT-13 64 lbs. each
Exide 6-TS-7-1 26 lbs. each
216- lights (Grimes ST-1220) 5 lbs. each (+36)
220- Electric fan installation (2) 4 1bs- (+5)
Interior Equipment
pilot's seats 16 1bs. each (-15)
115- Four standard or parachute passenger
seats with safety belts
(Drawing 18051-1) 17 1bs. each (+37, +86)
OI (+34, +79,
+45,+921
202. Flares
Wiley A-8 18 1bs. (-52) 0I (+160)
International 3 Min. 23 1bs. (-52) OI (+160)
207. Pressure fire extinguisher (type,
number, weight, and location must
be shown on weight and balance report)
208. Seats (Drawing 18051, arrangements (2)
710 4 Rev. 2
to (7) No. and location will be shown
on weight and balance report.
(2) 5 seats (+22, +54, +86)
17 1bs. each
(locations and weights as
in (2!) with 1 extra chair
(+19 1bs. at +115)
(+22, +54, +36, +25, +59,
17 1bs.
6 seats (locations and weights as
in (2)) with 2 folding chairs
(7 1bs. each at +118)
(39 1bs. with safety
+115, +118)
with safety beits as required) 3 or 4-place couch (40 1bs.
(left side), to 5 (+12, +32, +52, +72)
with from seats at any of
the following locations: (+22,
113. 4115. 91181
209. Vacuum pumps
Eclipse AP-8 and accessories 8 1bs. each (-35)
Romec or Pesco 5 1bs. each (-36)
211. Toilet equipment 7 1bs. (+106) OI (+140)
Parachutes (back pack 24 ft. will fit
standard seat) 16 1bs. each
Cabin heater 10 1bs. (-18)
Camera installation equipment
Operator's seat 17 lbs. (+45)
camera and supports 97 ibs. maximum (+13)
14 1bs. (0)
223. Photographic version
Fuselage alteration includes camera
wells in roof, floor, and door, and
rerouting or control cables
(Drawings 18400P and 187000P) No weight change
Camera installation 352 lbs. (+66)
Photographer's chair and safety
20 1bs. (+100)
Retractable entry step per "Installation
Procedure and Dwg. 62149 and 50' for kit
installation by the feed Co., Municipal
Airport, 3200 Dewey St..
Santa Monica, CA
Flight step +112
Power Unit IDS +127
De-Icing Equipment (Propeller, Wing and Windshield)
219. Surface de-icers (See NOTE 6)
2 wing de-icer boots (removable) • ibs. each (+12
2 stabilizer boots (removable) * 1bs. each (+244
De-icer installation
(fixed portion) 47 1bs. (0)
222. Propeller anti-icer
Anti-icer fluid tank, pump and
lines 11 1bs. (-10)
(b) 2 spinners and slinger rings
Spartan (I-189002) 11 lbs. (-66)
Lockheed (I-189001) 12 1bs. (-66)
Air Associates (I-189680) 10 1bs. (-66)
(c) Anti-icer fluid 20 1bs- (-5)
Miscellaneous (not listed above)
221- Twin venturi installation (18439) 2 1bs. (-38)
Current weight and balance report including list of eguipment
included in certificated
operators having an approved weight control system) .
NOTE 2. When auxiliary 50 gallon fuel tank (Item 205) is installed:
(a) Forward baggage is 300 lbs. maximum (-85)
(b) Placard as follows (unless otherwise substantiated):
At rear fuel valve - "Use Nose Tank First."
Rev. 2 5 710
At nose filler cap - "rill Winq Tanks First."
NOTE 3. Placard lavatory door as follows: "This room not to be occupied
during take-off and landing.
NOTE 4. One fuel tank filler should be marked "87 octane minimum" and the
others marked "80 octane minimum." Tank selector valve placard should
designate the 87 octane tank and state that 87 octane must be used for
take-off..
NOTE 5. Airplanes not equipped with H.D. tires and appropriate stencil are
eligible at maximum weight of 6700 1bs.
NOTE 6. Maximum weight may be increased 45 lbs. when complete de-icer
(Item 219) is installed.
Airplanes of the Army Model F-2 are eligible for certification as
Model B18s under the limitations and provisions of this spec.
airplanes are the same as Model B18S except for Army type equipment
such as generators, batteries, pumps, oxygen system (high pressure),
camera installations, radio, oil dilution system, hopper type oil tank,
and engine (P&W R-985-19) . All items of equipment not listed on the
spec. or bearing a different designation from that listed should be
listed as special equipment.
NOTE A. Prior to original certification of each aircraft manufactured
subsequent to August 7, 1945, a CAA preresentative must perform a
detailed inspection for workmanship, materials, and conformity with
the approved technical data and a check of the flight characteristics.
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