# TCDS TC 710: Textron Aviation Inc. - Type: Type certificate data sheet - Status: Current - Holder: Textron Aviation Inc. - Revision: 3 - Revised: October 12, 2016 - Product: Aircraft, Small Airplane - Certification basis: CAR 4a - Registered aircraft: 1, by the registry models matched to it (OpenAirDocs) - Data sheet PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/14/4c/144c4b7cf86dfcb6f6ae38d303d978a7f7f140faf896cddca63befbde4dc8de9 - FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/2628A114F1FB1EA0862581130064FE31.0001 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/tcds/TC%20710 ## Models (2) As the data sheet lists them. - B18S (Army F-2) - 18S (Army C-45C) ## What the data sheet says Some pages are OCR from the scanned FAA data sheet. OCR can misread letters and numbers. ```text Page No. 1 2 3 4 5 Rev. No. 3 1 1 1 1 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. --- END --- ``` ## ADs (6, in force first) - [AD 2023-10-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-10-02): Indicating/Recording System, Navigation · Boeing 18, 23, 35 and 1,060 more. Effective May 26, 2023 - [AD 83-21-06 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/83-21-06-R1): Crew Seats · AMI Industries Crew Seats, 18A, 18D and 2 more. Effective Apr 26, 1984 - [AD 75-27-09 R2](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-27-09-R2): Wing Structure · Textron 18A, 18D, 18S (Army C-45C) and 27 more. Effective Aug 21, 1980 - [AD 77-19-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/77-19-07): Control Column Assembly · Textron 18A, 18D, 18S (Army C-45C) and 27 more. Effective Sep 29, 1977 - [AD 66-02-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/66-02-01): Air Conditioners · Beechcraft 56TC, 58, 58A and 39 more. Effective Feb 10, 1966 - [AD 75-09-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-09-18) (historical): Center section truss wing spar and the outer wing panel · Beechcraft 18A, 18D and 18S (Army C-45C). Effective May 1, 1975 ## Registered aircraft by registry model (OpenAirDocs) - [Beech 18S](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-18s): 1 aircraft (registry code 1150802) - [Beech B18S](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-b18s): 0 aircraft (registry code 1150806) ## STCs approved under this data sheet (10) - [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 SA01831WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01831WI): To allow the use of UL91 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Petersen Aviation Inc - [STC SA5190NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5190NM): Installation of Gustin Aviation chip detector light system.. A & L Aircraft Parts Inc - [STC SA01282NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01282NY): Installation 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.. Airwolf Filter Corporation - [STC SA02930NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02930NY): Installation 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) Instruments. Insight Instrument Corporation - [STC SA1315WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1315WE): Installation 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.. Universal Corporation - [STC SA1512WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1512WE): Installation of exhaust gas temperature monitoring systems Model EGT-1.. K S Avionics Inc - [STC SA8075SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA8075SW): Installation of fiberglass covering. (M-62 SERIES PT-19) (G-73 SCHWEIZER). Razorback Fabrics Inc - [STC SA176SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA176SW): Aluminum sheet covering of elevator, rudders and ailerons.. Sherman V Cornstubble --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.