TCDS TC 776

PIRTIE. J.C. MODELS: Pirtle (Johnson) Rocket 185, 2 PCLM I.C. NUMBER: T.C. 776 (Approved 9/10/46) Engine Lycoming 0-435-A or 0-435-C Engine limits For all operations, 2550 rpm (190 hp) Fuel 80 minimum octane aviation gasoline Airspeed limits Level flight or climb - 170 mph True Inc. Glide or dive - 230 mph True Ind. Flaps extended - 100 mph True Ind. Landing gear extended - 100 mph True Ind. C.G. range to (+17.7) L.G. extended) Effect of retracting gear +1421 in. lts. Datum of wing 12.5 in. outboard of root rit Leveling means Leveling lugs accessible through baggage compartment Maximum weight NO • seats Maximum baggage 50 1bs. (+55) (See NOTE 1.) Fuel capacity 53 gallons total -- main 2 all ta See NOT and 2.) tank 26 gallons oil capacity 3 gallons (-32) Control surface movement Down 21 degrees Elevator trim tab Down 17 degrees 21 degrees Up 17 degrees Right 18 degrees Left 18 degrees Rudder trim tab Right 15 degrees Left 15 degrees Serial numbers eligible 2 and up per NOTE A Required equipment 103, 104, 105, 201, 202, 203, 301, and 302(a) SPECIFICATIONS PERTINENT TO ALL MODELS: Certification basis Type Certificate No. 776 (CAR 4a) Production basis None (See NOTE A.) Export eligibility Eligible for export as follows, subject to inspection for equipment specified in Chapter 2-4 of Manual of Procedure: (a) Canada - Landplane - eligible. - Skiplane - not eligible. (b) All other countries except Australia, Great Britain and New Zealand. EQUIPMENT: Fropellers and Propeller Accessories Propelles - Koppers Aeromatic 220 with 0-78 blades 48 1bs. (-57) Not more than 78 inches Not less than 76.5 inches High 27.0 degrees Engines and Engine Accessories Starter Acted Remy 110652 or Ee1ipsestem type 397, model 54) 18 1bs. (-20) Oil radiator (G & O Mfg. Co. B-3678) 6 1bs. (-21) Carburetor air heater 2 lbs. (-30) (AC Model 481) 4 1bs. (+16) Engine driven hydraulic pump (Pesco 1P-349 FE) 4 Its. (-25) Landing Gear Main wheels (Hayes 600M) with 6.00-6 6-ply tires and tubes placarded for these tires) 34 lbs. (+26) 202. Nose wheel (Hayes 453M) with 5.00-4 6-ply tire and (wheel must be placarded for this tire) 1bs. (-35) 203. Hydraulic hand pump (Type 97-58024) 4 1bs. (+14) Electrical Equipment 301- Battery 12 volt, 37 amp. Hr., 5 Hr. Rate 38 lbs. (-13) Engine driven generator Delco-Remy 1106704 11 Ibs. (-19) (b) Eclipse type 307, Model 8 16 1bs. (-19) Interior Equipment 401- Cabin air heater 1 1b. (-30) NOTE A. Prior to original certification, each aircraft must satisfactorily pass: An inspection tor workmanship, materials, and conformity before any covering, metal priming or final finish is applied. All woodwork may A final inspection of the completed aircraft. A check of the flight characteristics. NOTE 1. Weight and balance report including list of equipment included in certificated weight empty, and loading instructions including the use of removable ballast and order of filling fuel tanks and using fuel when necessary, must be submitted for each aircraft with original inspector's report and each subsequent report covering change in equipment. When removable ballast is necessary a placard relative to the use thereof must be displayed in full view of the pilot and on baggage compartment. when the order of using fuel is controlled, placards relative to the order using fuel must be displayed at each fuel filler opening and at the fuel selector valve. NOIE 2. The following placards must be displayed: At each filler opening: "80 min. octane aviation gasoline." (k) In full view of pilot: "Intentional spins prohibited." "Do not extend landing gear at speeds in excess of 100 mfh."