TCDS TC 712

KELLIIT AIRCRAFT CORPORATION MODELS: Kellett KD-1, KD-1A, KD-1B I.C. NUMBER: 712 I - Specifications Pertinent to All Models Specification basis Type Certificate No. 712 (Aero. Bulletin 7A requirements) EQUIPMENT: (Datum is center line of Station 1L (lower engine mount attachment to fuselage)) (* Means net increase) Class I: 101- Propeller - fixed metal 54 1bs. (-50) (a) Curtiss-Reed 55501 (for KD-1 and KD-1B) Curtiss-Reed 55501-5 (for KD-1A) 102. 7.00-5 wheels (Hayes) with brakes and tires 33 lbs. (-20) 103. 10.5 in. streamline tail wheel (Bendix B) and tire 6 1bs. (+172) 104. Heywood (for KD-1) (-18) Eclipse E-80 (for KD-1A and KD-1B) 18 1bs. (-19) 105- Battery -12 volt (Reading) and box 31 Ibs. (-5) 106- Generator 15 amp. (Eclipse IV-180) (for KD-1 and KD-1B) 15 1bs. (-21) (b) 15 amp. (Leece-Neville D-3) (for KD- 1A) 16 lhs. (-21) Class II: 200. Miscellaneous items as noted in approved weight and balance report. Class III: Flexible pylon installation 10 Its. 302- Radio (Model KD-1A only) 40 ibs. (+2) Each aircraft manufactured after 1/14/41 must, prior to origina? satisfactorily pass: An inspection for workmanship, materials and conformity before any covering, metal priming or finish is applied. A final inspection of the completed aircraft. A check of flight characteristics. Eligible for export as follows subject to inspection for equipmert specified in Chapter XII of Inspection Fandbook (4/4/41): - Landplane Skiplane - not eligible. (b) All other countries except Australia, Great Britain, and New Zealand. Prior to original certification, the firewall of Model KD-1A aircraft must be brought up to current requirements. side of existing firewall with 1/8 in. asbestos firmly secured and finished with oil and moisture-proof paint will be considered the equivalent of current requirements. NOTE 3. Placard front cockpit on Model KD-1A, "Solo flying from rear seat only." II - Model KD-1, Designation 2 POLAg Engine Jacobs I-4MA Placard limits Takeoff (one minute) - in. # 106 in. Maximum, except takeoff - in. Hg., 2200 rpm (245 hp) 2000 rpm Propeller Maximum permissible diameter Placard speed Never exceed 126 mph True Ind. Fuel capacity 48 gallons (two fuselage tanks at 24 gallons each) (+24) oil capacity 4 gallons (-8) NO. passengers (+31), pilot at (+66) Baggage 30 1bs. (+86) Standard weight 2250 1bs. C.G. limits and (+13.8) Serial Nos. 101 and up eligible per NOTE A III - Model KD-1A, Designation 2 POLAg (Same as U.S. Army Air Corps Model G-1B) Engine Jacobs I-4-MA7 Placard limits ximum, except takeoff - in. Hg.. 2000 rpm (225 hp) Propeller Maximum permissible diameter 106 in. 2200 rpm (245 hp) Placard speed Never exceed 126 mph True Ind. Fuel capacity 30 gallons (two fuselage tanks at 15 gallons each) oil capacity 4 gallons (-8) No. passengers (+66) (See NOTE 3) Baggage Standard weight C.G. limits (+9.2) and (+14.4) Serial Nos. 101 to 106, inclusive, and 108 eligible per NOTES A and 2 IV - Model KD-1B, Designation 1 PCLAg (Same as KD-1 except designation, standard weight and minor structural changes) Engine Jacobs L-4MA Placard limits Maximum, except takeott - in. Hg., 2000 rpm (225 hp - in. Ag.. Propeller Maximum permissible diameter 106 in. Placard speed Never exceed 126 mph True Ind. Fuel capacity 30 gallons (two fuselage tanks at 15 gallons each) oil capacity 4 gallons (-8) No. passengers 300 1bs. (front pit) (+18), 20 1hs. (aft of pilot) Baggage Standard weight C.G. limits (+9.8) and (+14.4) Serial Nos. 101 and up eligible per NOTE A