# TCDS TC 779: Textron Aviation Inc. - Type: Type certificate data sheet - Status: Current - Holder: Textron Aviation Inc. - Revision: 3 - Revised: October 12, 2016 - Product: Aircraft, Small Airplane - Registered aircraft: 20, by the registry models matched to it (OpenAirDocs) - Data sheet PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/9b/68/9b68a435b5475d94de75daa465c7c17b07c314c174ddc4299e0f56befb3400e0 - FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/088F017BCA2959AA862581130066880D.0001 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/tcds/TC%20779 ## Models (1) As the data sheet lists them. - G17S ## What the data sheet says This is OCR from the scanned FAA data sheet. OCR can misread letters and numbers. ```text DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION 779 Revision 3 Textron Aviation G17S October 12, 2016 TYPE CERTIFICATION DATA SHEET NO. 779 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 MODELS: Beechcraft G17S, 5 PCLB I.C. NUMBER: 779 (Approved 10/11/46) Engine Military R-985-AN-4 with one 4-1/2N and one 9N damper (see also Item 109) Fuel 87 min. octane aviation gasoline Engine limits Maximum, except take-off (See Item 109) (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 Ipm 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 - 240 mph Flaps extended - 115 mph C.G. range (+15.4) (4.9 percent MAC) to (+26.0) (23.4 percent MAC) (landing gear extended) Weight empty (+14.9) to (+18.3) (landing gear extended) C.G. range If empty weight C.G. falls within pertinent range, it is unnecessary to check critical ward and aft C.G. positions. Ranges are not valid for non-standard arrangements. Datum Lower wing leading edge MAC 57.2 in. I.E. MAC (+12.6) Leveling means Airplane is level when stagger (horizontal distance between wing trailing edges near fuselage) is Leveling lugs provided just inside baggage compartment door. Maximum weight No. seats 5 (two at (+18) and three at (+62)) (See NOTE 2) Maximum baggage 125 1bs. (+88) Fuel capacity 124 gellons (one fuselage tank, 29 gallons (+32); one fuselage tank, 49 gallons (+52) ; two lower wing tanks, 23 gallons each (+24)) (See NOTE 3) Page No. 1 2 3 Rev. No. 779 2 Rev. 3 oil capacity 6-1/2 gallons (-17) Control surface 30 degrees up 28 degrees down movements Elevator tab 14.5 degrees up 14.5 degrees down Ailerons 33 degrees up 25 degrees down Rudder 28 degrees right 28 degrees left 20 degrees right 20 degrees left Flaps 43 degrees down Serial Nos. eligible Required equipment 101, 103, 104, 107, 201, 202, 301, 302, Specifications Pertinent to All Models Certification basis Type Certificate No. 779 (Aero. Bulletin 7A and CAR 4 effective prior to 11/9/45) Production basis Production Certificate - None (See NOTE A) Export eligibility Eligible for export as follows, subject to provisions of MOP 2-4: - Landplane - eligible - Skiplane - not eligible. structure complies with Canadian require- ments for ski gear when Item 203 is Maximum pedestal height is Tread is same as landplane. (b) All other countries except New Zealand. EQUIPMENT: A plus (+) sign preceding the weight of an optional item indicates the net weight change between that item and the equivalent reguired item. Propellers and Propeller Accessories 1- Propellers - Hamilton Standard hub 2D30 with (a) le to teh settings, 1ow 11 degrees 157 1bs- 163 1bs. Diameter 8" 3-1/8" maximum, minimum. 2. Constant speed governor - Hamilton Standard Type 1A2 (-30) 3. Propeller spinner and bolts - Montgomery Metal Spinner Works (-62) Engine and Engine Accessories - fuel and Oil Systems Carburetor air heater (muff type) (-31) Starter - Eclipse E80 or Type Model 13 - 30 0il radiator (94-189850) - 29 Wobble - United Aircraft Engine driven - AN 4100 Oil tank 8 gallons No weight change Two 23 gallon auxiliary fuel tanks Oil radiator by-pass valve Pesco, Type B-11 Aro. Type A-3c Engine (must have one 4-1/2N and one Military B-985-AN-1 or AN-3 Use actual weight increase Maximum, except take-off 35 in. Hg-* 2200 pm (400 hp) (Straight line manifold pressure variation with altitude to 3800 34 in.Hg., 2200 rpm (400 hp) Take-off (one minute) 37.5 in. Hg.. 2300 rpm (450 hp) Main wheels and brakes - Goodyear LIOHEM with integral single disk brake with 7.50-10 6-ply tire and tubes 38 1bs. each (+6) 10 inch smooth contour tail wheel with 6-ply tire and tube 6 lbs. (+211) Skiplane landing gear (Drawing D17820 and D17840) +3 1bs. (+20) Electrical Equipment Rev. 3 3 779 301. Generator 25 amp (Eclipse Type 309, Model 8) 22 1bs. (-32) 302- Battery - 12 volt (37 amp hr., 5 hr. rate) 40 1bs. (+92) 303. Landing gear motor (Dumore D5, 3843C) (40 amp fuse required) 9 1bs. (+6) 304. Flap motor (Dumore Type K Special 4253 flexible drive) (30 amp fuse required) 5 lbs. (+42) 305- Two landing lights (Grimes ST1220) 6 1bs. each (+25) Interior Equipment 4.02- Parachute flares (a) Three 1-1/2 min. (International MK-1) 18 1bs. (+78) (b) Four 1-1/2 min. (International MK-1) 24 1bs. (+80) 403- Cabin heater (muff type) 4 lbs.. (-30) Prior to original certification, each aircraft manufactured subsequent to August 1, 1945, must satisfactorily pass: An inspection for workmanship, materials and conformity before covering, metal priming or final finish is applied. A final inspection of the completed aircraft. A check of the flight characteristics. NOTE 1. Curent weight and balance report including list of equipment included in certificated weight empty, and loading instructions when lecessary must be in each aircraft at the time of original certification und at all times thereafter. NOTE 2. The following placard must be displayed in the instrument panel in full view of the pilots: "Intentional spinning prohibited." (b) When one or more passengers are carried the right front seat must be occupied. Due to loading considerations a full restriction placard in full view of the pilot must state: 'Fill fuel tanks in following order: front fuselage, lower wing, upper wing (when installed) and rear fuselage. Use in reverse order." -- END--- ``` ## ADs (3, 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 99-05-13 R1 WD](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-05-13-R1-WD): Withdrawal of AD 99-05-13 · Beech B17B, B17L, B17R (Army UC-43H) and 107 more. Effective Jul 5, 2000 - [AD 99-05-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-05-13) (historical): Fuel Tank Selector · Beech B17B, B17L, B17R (Army UC-43H) and 107 more. 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