AIRCRAFT SPECIFICATION NO. 1A1
Piper PA-16 Clipper · Pilot's Operating Handbook
Overview
This document is the Aircraft Specification No. 1A1 for the Piper PA-16 and PA-16S, issued by the Federal Aviation Administration. It provides essential specifications, operational limits, and equipment requirements for these aircraft models. The handbook is intended for pilots and maintenance personnel, detailing critical information such as engine specifications, weight limits, airspeed limitations, and control surface movements. It serves as a reference for safe operation and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Engine: Lycoming O-235-C1, 2800 RPM take-off limit (115 hp).
- Max weight: 1650 lbs (Normal Category), 1400 lbs (Utility Category).
- Max structural cruising speed: 117 mph (102 knots).
- Fuel capacity: 30 gallons (12 gallons fuselage, 18 gallons left wing).
- Control surface movements: Elevator 26° up, 10° down.
Document
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Document details
- Type
- Pilot's Operating Handbook
- Year
- 2006
- Pages
- 5
- File size
- 88 KB
- Publisher
- www.john2031.com
Specifications & performance
Extracted from this document.
Specifications
- Engine (hp)
- 108
- Propeller
- Sensenich Model 74FM56
- Engine model
- Lycoming O-235-C1
- Max speed (kt)
- 122
- Cruise speed (kt)
- 102
- Fuel capacity (gal)
- 30
- Max takeoff weight (lb)
- 1,650
V-speeds
- VNE
- 122
- VNO
- 102
Weight & balance
- Baggage allowance (lb)
- 50
- Max takeoff weight (lb)
- 1,650
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Engine Specifications
The Piper PA-16 is powered by a Lycoming O-235-C1 engine. The engine limits include a take-off RPM of 2800 for one minute (115 hp) with a specific propeller, and 2600 RPM for all other operations (108 hp). The aircraft requires a minimum fuel octane of 80.
Airspeed Limits
The airspeed limits for the Piper PA-16 include a maximum structural cruising speed of 117 mph (102 knots) and a never exceed speed of 140 mph (122 knots). The maneuvering speed is 105 mph (91 knots) for the Normal Category and 108 mph (94 knots) for the Utility Category.
Weight and Balance
The maximum weight for the Normal Category is 1650 lbs, while for the Utility Category it is 1400 lbs. The center of gravity (C.G.) range varies based on weight, with specific limits provided for both categories.
Fuel and Oil Capacity
The Piper PA-16 has a fuel capacity of 30 gallons, consisting of a 12-gallon fuselage tank and an 18-gallon left wing tank. The oil capacity is 1.5 gallons.
Control Surface Movements
Control surface movements are specified as follows: Stabilizer 1° up and 6.5° down; Elevator 26° up and 10° down; Aileron 12° up and down; Rudder 16° right and left.
Safety notes
- Operate in Normal Category in compliance with Approved Flight Manual; acrobatics prohibited in Normal Category.
- Maximum baggage limit is 50 lbs.
Full document text
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION 1A1 Revision 13 Piper Aircraft, Inc PA-16 PA-16S August 7, 2006 AIRCRAFT SPECIFICATION NO. 1A1 Type Certificate Holder Piper Aircraft, Inc. 2926 Piper Drive Vero Beach, Florida 32960 Type Certificate Holder Record The New Piper Aircraft, Inc transferred TC 1A1 to Piper Aircraft, Inc on August 7, 2006 I - Model PA-16; 4 PCLM (Normal Category), 2 PCLM (Utility Category), Approved October 18, 1948 Engine Lycoming O-235-C1 Fuel 80 minimum octane aviation gasoline Engine Limits Take-off (one minute), 2800 r.p.m. (115 hp) with Item 3 propeller only All other operations, 2600 r.p.m. (108 hp) Airspeed Limits Maneuvering (Normal Category) 105 mph (91 knots) (True Indicated) Maneuvering (Utility Category) 108 mph (94 knots) Max. Structural Cruising 117 mph (102 knots) Never exceed 140 mph (122 knots) C. G. Range Normal Category: (+11.5) to (+23.0) at 1650 lbs. (+10.0) to (+23.0) at 1175 lbs. or less Utility Category: (+10.7) to (+15.5) at 1400 lbs. (+10.0) to (+15.5) at 1175 lbs. or less Straight line variation between points given. 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 1000 1200 1400 LBS. INCHES 1400 1600 22 24 UTILITY CATEGORY NORMAL CATEGORY Gross Weight Empty Weight C. G. Range None Maximum Weight Normal Category: 1650 lbs. Page No. 1 2 3 4 5 Rev. No. 13 11 11 9 10 1A1 2 of 5 Utility Category: 1400 lbs. Number of Seats 4 (2 at +18 to +21 and 2 at +49) Rear seat not to be used when operating in Utility Category. Maximum Baggage 50 lbs. (+67) in Normal Category only. Fuel Capacity 30 gallons (12 gallons fuselage tank at (-8) and 18 gallons left wing tank at (+24)) Oil Capacity 1½ gallons (-29) Control Surface Stabilizer 1° Up 6½° Down . Movements Elevator 26° Up 10° Down Aileron 12° Up 12° Down Rudder 16° Right 16° Left Serial Numbers Eligible 16-1 and up Required Equipment In addition to the pertinent required basic equipment specified in CAR 3, the following items of equipment must be installed: Landplane: Items 1, 201(a), 202(a), 204(a), and 401(a). Skiplane: Items 1, 205, 401(a) and (b). II - Model PA-16S; 3 PCSM (Normal Category Only); Approved July 20, 1949 Engine Lycoming O-235-C1 Fuel 80 minimum octane aviation gasoline Engine Limits For all operations, 2600 r.p.m. (108 hp) Airspeed Limits Maneuvering 105 mph (91 knots) (True Indicated) Max. Structural Cruising 117 mph (102 knots) Never Exceed 140 mph (122 knots) C. G. Range (+14.0) to (+20.0) at 1738 lbs. (+10.0) to (+20.0) at 1300 lbs. or less Straight line variation between points given. 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 1300 1500 1700 INCHES FRONT LIMIT REAR LIMIT Gross Weight (lbs.) Empty Weight C. G. Range None Maximum Weight 1738 lbs. Number of Seats 3 (2 at +18 to +21 and 1 at +49) Maximum Baggage 50 lbs. (+67) 3 of 5 1A1 Fuel Capacity 30 gallons (12 gallon fuselage tank at -8 and 18 gallon left wing tank at +24) Oil Capacity 1½ gallons (-29) Control Surface Stabilizer 1° Up 6½° Down Movements Elevator 26° Up 10° Down Aileron 12° Up 12° Down Rudder 16° Right 16° Left Serial Numbers Eligible 16-1 and up Required Equipment In addition to the pertinent required basic equipment specified in CAR 3, the following items of equipment must be installed: Items 4, 105, 209, and 401(d). Specifications Pertinent to All Models Datum Wing leading edge Leveling Means Plumb from hole in upper channel of front door to center punch mark on front seat cross tube. Certification Basis Type Certificate No. 1A1 (CAR 3) Production Basis Approved for manufacture of spare parts only under Production Certificate No. 206. Export Eligibility Deleted as of - August 14, 1995. Equipment A plus (+) or minus (-) sign preceding the weight of an item of equipment indicates net weight change when that item is installed. Approval for the installation of all items of equipment listed herein has been obtained by the aircraft manufacturer except those items preceded by an asterisk (*). The asterisk denotes that approval has been obtained by someone other than the aircraft manufacturer. Propellers and Propeller Accessories 1. Propeller - Sensenich Model 74FM56, or any other fixed pitch wood propeller eligible for the engine power and speed and which meets the following limits: (Landplane and skiplane only): Static r.p.m. at max. permissible throttle setting: Not over 2400, not under 2050. No additional tolerance permitted. Diameter: Not over 74 inches, not under 70.5 inches. +11 lbs. (-50) *2. Propeller - fixed pitch metal, McCauley Model 1C90-LM-7254 or any other Model 1C90-LM propeller which meets the following limits: Landplane and skiplane only: Static r.p.m. at max. permissible throttle setting: Not over 2290, not under 2180. No additional tolerance permitted. Diameter: Not over 72 inches, not under 70.5 inches. Item 401(c) required. +23 lbs. (-50) *3. Propeller - Koppers Aeromatic (Landplane and skiplane only) (a) F200/00-73E; Parts List Assembly No. 4368 or 4368-1. Koppers Installation Procedure & Operating Limitations No. 34. +19 lbs. (-50) (b) F200/00-74E; Parts List Assembly No. 4292A or 4292A-1. Koppers Installation Procedure & Operating Limitations No. 16B. +32 lbs. (-50) (c) F200-H/00-73E; Parts List Assembly No. 4368H or 4368H-1. Adjustment Instructions & Operating Limitations No. 52A. +33 lbs. (-50) Altitude control Assembly No. 4382 +6 lbs. (-35) 1A1 4 of 5 Propellers and Propeller Accessories (cont.) (d) F200-H/00-74E; Parts List Assembly No. 4292AH-1 Instructions & Operating Limitation No. 52A. +34 lbs. (-50) Altitude Control Assembly No. 4382 +6 lbs. (-35) Diameter: (a), (c) Not over 73 inches, not under 71.5 inches (b), (d) Not over 74 inches, not under 72.5 inches Low pitch settings at 24 in. station: (a), (c) 10.4° (b), (d) 11.0° Static r.p.m. at max. permissible throttle setting (No additional tolerance permitted): (a), (b) Not over 2750, not under 2700
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(c), (d) Not over 2800, not under 2750. The following note must be inserted in the Airplane Flight Manual: "Aeromatic Propeller Model - (a, b, c, or d as applicable) - Installation and operation must be accomplished in accordance with Koppers 'Installation Procedure (or Adjustment Instructions) and Operating Limitations No. ----' " (as applicable) (Items 103 and 401(c) also required). *4. Propeller - fixed pitch metal, Sensenich M76AM-2 or -3 with following diameter and static r.p.m. limits at max. permissible throttle setting (no additional tolerance permitted): (a) Landplane and skiplane (Item 401(c) required): Static r.p.m.: Not over 2500, not under 2150 Diameter: Not over 74 inches, not under 71.5 inches (b) Seaplane (Item 401(d) required): Static r.p.m.: Not over 2500, not under 2400 Diameter: Not over 74 inches, not under 72.5 inches +24 lbs. (-50) *5. Propeller - two-position controllable, Sensenich Hub CS-2FM6-1, with PC276A7-2 blades (Landplane and skiplane only). Diameter: Not over 74 inches, not under 72.5 inches Blade pitch settings at 3/4 radius (28.5 in. station): Low 11.8°, High 15.3° Prop. control installation required per Sensenich Dwg. D-3028. Items 104 and 401(c) required. +27 lbs. (-50) Engines and Engine Accessories - Fuel and Oil Systems 101. Starter - Delco-Remy 1109657 (with Bendix Unit) +17 lbs. (-42) 102. Starter and generator drive +6 lbs. (-42) *103. Oil sump baffle and blast tube, Koppers Company, Inc., Dwg. No. 3351 (required with Propeller Item 3) *104. Oil sump baffle, Sensenich Dwg. No. D-3028, Revision C, required with propeller Item 5. 105. Seaplane bottom engine cowl assembly, Piper P/N 11965-5 Neglect Wt. Change 106. Oil filter, Fram PB-5 Kit No. K-520, Fram Dwg. 62687, and Instructions No. 62686 (weight includes 1 quart oil). +4 lbs (-18.5) Landing Gear and Floats 201. Two main wheel-brake assemblies, 8.00-4 , Type III (a) Goodrich Model 841A Wheel Assembly D-3-13A-1 Brake Assembly D-2-113 +10 lbs. (0) 202. (a) Two main wheel 4-ply rating tires, 8.00-4, Type III with regular tubes +22 lbs. (0) 204. Tail wheel assembly (a) Scott Model 3-24B, Steerable +6 lbs. (+177) 205. Two skis (a) Federal A-1850, A-2000 or A-2000A per Federal Dwg. 11R262 *(b) Wesco per Western Aircraft Equipment Company Dwgs. Nos. 12 and 148: (1) A-20, (2) A-25, (3) AS-2A, (4) AS-2B. Use Actual Wt. Change *206. Consolidair Model 17 wheel fenders (Consolidair Dwg. 0045) +9 lbs. (0) 5 of 5 1A1 Landing Gear and Floats (cont.) 209. Two Edo 88-1650 floats with water rudder installed in accordance with Edo Dwg. No. 05525. Fuselage reinforcement, Piper P/N 12480; seaplane fin, Piper P/N 11030-3; and seaplane bottom engine cowl assembly (Item 105) must be installed in accordance with Piper Dwg. 12479. (Net weight increase is for installation of all above items.) +152 lbs. (+19) *210. Tandem Gear Model GW-100, installed in accordance with A. W. Whitaker, 5001 N.E. Union Avenue, Portland, Oregon, Dwg. T-10 and Installation Instructions dated June 8, 1949. +46 lbs. (0) Electrical Equipment 301. Battery - Reading S24-12V +25 lbs. (+21) 302. Generator - Delco-Remy 1101878 +10 lbs. (-42) 303. Regulator - Delco-Remy 1118259 +2 lbs. (-16) 304. Landing lights in wing leading edge per Piper Dwg. 12534 +4 lbs. (+5) Interior Equipment 401. (a) CAA (FAA) Approved Airplane Flight Manual, dated October 18, 1948 (b) Skiplane Supplement. When skis are installed the following supplemented information shall be appended to the Airplane Flight Manual: "Performance Information with Ski Installation: Climb: Skiplane climb performance is essentially equal to that of the landplane. Take-off and landing: Under the most favorable conditions of smooth packed snow temperature approximating 30°F, skiplane take-off distance approximately 20% greater than the landplane distance. In applying the performance data, caution should be exercised in that lower temperatures or other snow conditions will increase the ski friction and hence increase the take-off and decrease the landing run." (c) When Item 2, 3, 4(a) or 5 propeller is installed, the Airplane Flight Manual shall be revised to reflect this installation under 'Limitations' section and the following statement added under 'Performance' section following Item 4: "5. Performance with the Model _______ propeller has been demonstrated to equal or exceed that presented herein over the altitude and temperature range shown." (d) CAA (FAA) approved Airplane Flight Manual - Seaplane, dated July 18, 1949 *402. Javelin A-2 single axis automatic pilot installed in accordance with Javelin Dwg. 721 and Instructions dated June 15, 1954. (Landplane only). +18 lbs. (+94) NOTE 1. 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. The following placards must be displayed. (a) On the instrument panel in full view of the pilot: (1) "Operate in Normal Category in compliance with Approved Flight Manual. Airplane marked for Normal Category. Acrobatics (including spins) prohibited in Normal Category." (2) "No Smoking." (b) On the baggage compartment: (1) "Maximum Baggage - 50 lbs. See Loading Schedule." (c) Adjacent to fuel valve: (1) "Fuselage tank must be full until wing tank is empty." ....END....







