TCDS TC 732

ROSS AIRCRAFT COMPANY MODELS: Ross RS-1 and RS-21 I.C. NUMBER: T.C. 732 I - MODEI RS-1, 2 POLM (Approved 8/28/40) Engine Continental A-40-5 73 minimum octane aviation gasoline Engine limits For all operations, 2575 rpm (40 hp) Airspeed limits Level flight or climb - 90 mph True Ind. Glide or dive - 122 mph True Ind. (+20.2) to (+24-8) Maximum weight Maximum baggage Cil capacity gallon (-33) Serial numbers eligible 1, 102, 201 and 202 II - MODEI RS-21, 2 POLM (Approved 9/13/48) (Same as Model RS-1 except for revised engine mount per Rose Drawing No. 10058 A, change in engine, front lift strut naification per Braeing No. 10018 10037 Rev. C and stabilizer assembly, modification per Rose Drawing No. Engine Lycoming 0-145-B3 (See also item 103.) minimum octane aviation gasoline Engine limits For all operations, 2550 rpm (65 hp) Airspeed limits Level flight or climb - 100 mph True Ind. (See NOTE 3) Glide or dive - 122 mph True Ind. C.G. range (+20.2) to (+24.8) Maximum weight Maximum baggage Fuel capacity cil capacity 5 quarts (-32) Control surface Elevator 27 degrees up 26 degrees down Aileron 20 degrees up 20 degrees down Rudder 30 degrees left 30 degrees right serial numbers eligible 1 and up Required equirment 2, 102, 201, and 204 SPECIFICATIONS PERTINENT TO ALL MODELS: Datum Level top longerons between cockpits of wing leveling means Certification basis Type Certificate No. 732 (CAR 4a) Froduction basis None Export eligibility eligible for export as follows, subject to provisions - Landplane - eligible - Skiplane - not eligible (b) All other countries except Australia, Great Britain and New Zealand. EQUIPMENT: Fropellers and Propeller Accessories 1. Propeller - Fixed pitch wood 8 1b8. (+44) BS-2T (less hub) rated for required hp and rpm on the following Static rpm at maximum permissible throttle setting - Not over 2450 Ipm Not under 2275 rpm No additional tolerance permitted. Not over 71 inches Propeller - Sensenich 70LY-36 or -- 9 1b8. (+45) any other fixed pitch wood propeller rated for required hp and rpm on the following limits: Static Ipm at maximum permissible throttle setting - Not over 2300 Ipm No additional tolerance permitted. Not over 70 inches Engine and Engine Accessories - Fuel and Oil System (Cmitted) 102. Carburetor air heater . 108. (-32) 2 1bs. (-32) 103- Engine - Lycoming 0-145-B2 -3 1b8.(-25) Landing Gear (See NOTE #) 201. Two main wheels assemblies, 7.00-4, Type II1, Firestone Models 2AV or 2AVT with 4-ply rating tires. 3 1DB- (+183) 24 1bs. (+9) Two main wheel assemblies, 16x7-3, E.L.P. Type, Goodyear Model SIMBA with 4-ply rating 16x7-3 tires. +3 1bs. (+9) Steerable tail wheel (Ort- Lancaster Drawings 10056 and * 1bs.(+189) * 1bs. (+189) Two main wheel and brake semblies, 6.00-6, Type III Goodyear ISMBD (wheel assembly brake assembly 511254A) with 6.00-6, 4-ply rating tires +8 1bs. (+9) Miscellaneous (not listed above) 601. Cockpit canopy 14 1b8. (+40) Prior to original certification each aircraft must satisfactorily pass: An inspection for workmanship, materials, and conformity before any covering, metal priming or final finish is applied. All woodwork may be varnished. A final inspection of the completed aircraft. A check of the flight characteristics. Current weight and balance report including list of equipment included in certificated weight empty, and loading instructions when necessary, must be in each aircraft at the time of original certification and at all times thereafter (except in the case of air carrier operators having an approved weight control system). NOTE 2. Placard front cockpit as follows: "Solo flying from rear seat only." w4-Ply rating tires - 13 1bs. pressure required." For airplane serial number 1 of Model RS-21, the following placar ust be displayed on the instrument panel in full view of the pilot: "Do not exceed 90 mph Indicated for Level Flight or Climb." This placard may te removed provided the front list strut is modified per Rose Drawing No. 10037 Rev. C and the stabilizer assembly is modified per Rose Drawing No. 10018 Rev. E.