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A-766 Revision 15
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A-776 Revision 14

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GC-1A
GC-1B

DECEMBER 4, 2003 

AIRCRAFT SPECIFICATION NO. A-766

Holder of Type Certificate:

Swift Museum Foundation, Inc.
P.O. Box 644
Athens, Tennessee 74114 

TYPE CERTIFICATE DATE SHEET NO. A-766

Type Certificate Holder:
Swift Museum Foundation, Inc.
P.O. Box 644
Athens, Tennessee 74114

I - Model GC-1A, 2 PCLM, Approved May 7, 1946
Engine Continental, C-85-12 or C-85-12F
Fuel 73 min. octane aviation gasoline
Engine limits For all operations, 2575 rpm (85 hp)
Airspeed limits Level flight or climb 140 mph (122 knots) True Ind.
Glide or dive 185 mph (161 knots) True Ind.
Flaps extended 90 mph ( 78 knots) True Ind.
C.G. Range (+31.4) to (+35.5) with L.G. extended.
Moment change due to retraction of gear +157 in. lbs.
Empty weight C.G. range (+29.3) to (+30.4)
If empty weight C.G. falls within pertinent range, it is unnecessary to check critical forward and aft C.G. positions. Ranges are not valid for non-standard arrangements.
Maximum weight 1570 lbs.
No. seats 2 (+42.5)\
Maximum baggage 50 lbs. (+60.5)
Fuel capacity 27.8 gals. (+47)
Oil capacity 4.5 qts. (-14.5)

 

Control surface movements	Flaps			Down	39° or 30°
	Elevators Up 22°	Down 20°
	Elevator trim tab	Up	23°	Down	17°
	Ailerons Up 19.5°	Down 15°
	Rudder Right 24°	Left 26°

Serial Nos. eligible 2 to 1000, inclusive (also eligible as GC-1B upon completion of conversion according to TEMCO Customer Service Maintenance Bulletin No. 27, dated June 18, 1948.)

Required equipment In addition to the pertinent required basic equipment specified in CAR 4a, the following items of equipment must be installed: Items 1, 101; 105 or 110 and111; 201, 202, 301, 302, and 303.Page No. 1 2 3 4 5 Rev. No. 14 11 11 14 13 A-766 Page 2 of 5


II - Model GC-1B, 2PCLM, approved September 20, 1946
Engine Continental C-125-1 or C-125-2
Fuel 80 min. octane aviation gasoline
Engine limits For all operations, 2550 rpm (125 hp)
Airspeed limits Level flight or climb 140 mph (122 knots) True Ind.
Glide or dive 185 mph (161 knots) True Ind.
Flaps extended 90 mph ( 78 knots) True Ind.
C.G. Range (+29.6) to (+34.7) with L.G. extended.
(Moment change due to retraction of gear +157 in. lbs.)
Empty weight C.G. range None
Maximum weight 1710 lbs.
No. of seats 2 (+42.5)
Maximum baggage 100 lbs. (+60.5)
Fuel capacity 27.8 gals. (+47)
Oil capacity 2 gals. (-20.3)

 

Control surface movements	Flaps			Down	30°
	Elevators Up 24°	Down 18.5°
	Elevator trim tab	Up	10°	Down	22°
	Ailerons Up 19.5°	Down 16°
	Rudder Right 24°	Left 26°

Serial Nos. eligible 1001 and up. (GC-1A, serial numbers 2 to 1000 inclusive are eligible as GC-1B upon completion of conversion according to TEMCO Customer Service Maintenance Bulletin No. 27, dated June 18, 1948.)

Required equipment In addition to the pertinent required basic equipment specified in CAR 4a, the followingitems of equipment must be installed: Items 3, 107, 110, 111, 201, 202, 301, 302, and 303.


Specifications Pertinent to All Models
Datum Forward face of firewall at bottom
Leveling means Window sill between (+37) and (+62)
Certification basis Type Certificate No. 766 (CAR 4a)
Production basis None. Prior to original certification a CAA agent must perform a detailed inspection for workmanship, materials, and conformity with the approved technical data and a check of the flight characteristics.
Export eligibility Eligible for export to all countries subject to the provisions of MOP 2-4, except as follows: Canada - Landplane - eligible.- Ski plane - not eligible.
Equipment: A plus (+) or minus (-) sign preceding the weight of an optional item indicates the 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. An item marked with an asterisk may not have been manufactured under a CAA monitored or approved quality control system, and therefore attention should be paid to workmanship and conformity with pertinent data called for in this specification.

Propellers and Propeller Accessories GC-1A GC-1B
1 Propeller - Beech controllable, R002 or R003 with R002-205-72, R003-230-72 or R003-235-72 blades. 30 lbs. (-35) - - - - - Dia. 72 in. Pitch at 26 in. sta.: Low 14°, high 19°

2. Propeller - Koppers Aeromatic, F200 with 00-72C, 29 lbs. (-34) - - - - -00-72D or 00-72F blades. Dia. 72 in.Pitch at 27 in. sta.: Low 11°, high 23.5°

3. Propeller - Sensenich 73KR59, 73BR54 or any other - - - - - 14 lbs. (-40) fixed pitch wood propeller eligible for the engine speed and power and which meets the following limits: Static rpm at max. permissible throttle setting: Not over 2250, not under 2000. No additional tolerance permitted. Dia: Not over 73 in., not under 71.5 in.

4. Propeller - Koppers Aeromatic, F200 with 00-73D, 00-73E, or 00-73F blades with the following limits:
(a) Model GC-1A 29 lbs. (-34) - - - - -Parts List Assembly 4305A. Low pitch setting 11° at 24 in. sta. Static rpm at maximum permissible throttle setting: Not over 2525, not under 2525. No additional tolerance permitted. Dia: Not over 73 in., not under 71.5 in. Installation and operation must be accomplished in accordance with Koppers "Installation and Operation Procedure No. 18C."
(b) Model GC-1B - - - - - 29 lbs. (-41) Item 108 required. Parts List assembly 4261 or 4277. Low pitch setting 13.6° at 24 in. sta. Static rpm at maximum permissible throttle setting: Not over 2500, not under 2500. No additional tolerance permitted. Dia: Not under 73 in., not under 71.5 in. Installation and operation must be accomplished in accordance with Koppers "Installation and Procedure No. 9B."

5. Propeller - Beech controllable, R002 or R003 with 29 lbs. (-35) - - - - - R003-201-72T or R003-231-72T blades. Dia. 72 in. Pitch at 27 in. sta.: Low 14.5°, high 19.5°

6. Propeller - Beech controllable R100-101 hub with - - - - - +26 lbs. (-40) R100-217-73T blades. Static rpm at maximum permissible throttle setting: Not over 2275, not under 2175 No additional tolerance permitted. Pitch at 3/4 radius: Low 15°, high 23°. Item 108 required with this item.

7. Hampton Spinner Model No. 1B, Dwg. No. 100 - - - - - 2 lbs. (-40) (Optional with Koppers Aeromatic F-200 propeller)

8. Propeller - McCauley 1A170 (a) Model 1A170-DM7357 - - - - - 33 lbs. (-40) Static rpm at maximum permissible throttle setting: Not over 2050, not under 1950. No additional tolerance permitted. Diameter: Not over 73 in., not under 71.5 in. Approved on Continental C125-2 engine only GC-1A GC-1B (b) Model 1A170-DM735 - - - - - - 33 lbs. (-40) Static rpm at maximum permissible throttle setting: Not over 2180, not under 2080. No additional tolerance permitted. Diameter: Not over 73 in., not under 71.5 in. Approved on Continental C125-2 engine only

*9. Propeller - Sensenich M74DR-1, fixed pitch metal - - - - - - 30 lbs. (-40) Static rpm at maximum permissible throttle setting: Not over 2250, not under 2000. No additional tolerance permitted. Diameter: Not over 73 in., not under 71.5 in. Approved on Continental C125-2 engine only.

10. Propeller – Hartzell BHC-C2YF-1BF/7663DR, constant speed - - - - - - 46 lbs. (-40) Pitch settings at 41" station: low 12.8° + 0.2° high 30.0° + 1.0° Diameter: Not over 76", not under 72", in one inch increments Spinners: Hartzell 82A229802, D-4798P Maintain propeller in accordance with Hartzell Owners Manual #115N and Hartzell Maintenance Manual #113B Approved on Continental IO-360 series engine installed per STC SA53NW only.

Engines and Engine Accessories - Fuel and Oil System
101. Carburetor air heater 2 lbs. (-15) - - - - -
102. Cabin air heater 2 lbs. (-11) - - - - -
103. Oil radiator 4 lbs. (-13) - - - - -
104. Starter - Delco-Remy 1109656 16 lbs. (- 8) - - - - -
105. Two engine-driven fuel pumps 4 lbs. (-26) - - - - - (Upper AC10538-III or Continental 40585-III, lower Continental 40452)
106. Carburetor air filter X X
107. Carburetor air heater - - - - - 1 lb. (-19)
108. Oil radiator (Harrison 3875) - - - - - 4 lbs. (-13) Required when item 4 or 6 is installed.
109. Starter - Delco-Remy A-40098 - - - - - 15 lbs. (- 7)
110. Engine-drive fuel pump (AC1523066) 2 lbs. (-26) 2 lbs. (-33)
111. (a) Wobble pump (Air Corps. Type D-2) 3 lbs. (+34) 3 lbs. (+34) (b) Wobble pump (Aero Supply No. 54609) 1 lb. (+34) 1 lb. (+34)
112. 9-gallon auxiliary fuel tank installation GC-1B - - - - - 14 lbs. (+61) eligible for this installation in the baggage compartment in accordance with Texas Engineering & Manufacturing Company Drawing No. 11-420-5016, Rev A.
113. Fuel tank venting system (TEMCO Drawing No. 11-420-5060). GC-1A (except serial nos. 2 thru 128) and GC-1B below serial no. 3501 eligible for this item in accordance with TEMCO Customer Service Maintenance Bulletin No. 25 dated December 10, 1947. GC-1A, Serial Nos. 2 through 128 eligible for this item in accordance with TEMCO Customer Service Maintenance Bulletin No. 25 Supplement No. 1 dated June 18, 1948.
114. Fram oil-filter (CAA Approved Fram Installation Sheet No. 62604 and 62605) 5 lbs. (- 3) 5 lbs. (- 3)
115. "CODA" exhaust silencers - - - - - 3 lbs. (-22)
116. Davis Model W-125 exhaust silencer installed in accordance - - - - - +8 lbs. (-18) with Davis Installation Dwg. No. W-125-C and Davis Photograph No. P-125-1 (with Item 401 only)
117. Hanlon-Wilson Model 193 muffler-heater exhaust system - - - - - +6 lbs. (-25) per TEMCO Dwg. No. 11-440-5046 "C".

Landing Gear and Floats
201. 6.00-6 wheels and brakes (Goodyear L6H/MBL 31 lbs. (+24) 31 lbs. (+24) or LF6H/MDB) with 6.00-6 tires` GC-1A GC-1B
202. Tail wheel assemblies
(a) Scott 6x2.00 4 lbs. (+179) 4 lbs. (+179)
(b) 6x2.00, steerable, installed in accordance with 4 lbs. (+179) 4 lbs. (+179) Firestone Dwg. DFA-277. (Item 203 required).
(c) 6x2.00, steerable, installed in accordance with 5 lbs. (+179) 5 lbs. (+179) TEMCO Dwg. 11-350-5002. (Item 203 required.)
(d) 6x2.00, steerable, TEMCO Assy. No. 11-350-5120. 5 lbs. (+179) 5 lbs. (+179) (Item 203 required)
(e) Scott 3250, steerable, installed in accordance with 7 lbs. (+179) 7 lbs. (+179) TEMCO Dwg. 11-351-3630, C change. (Item 203 required)
203. Tail wheel steering mechanism 2 lbs. (+170) 2 lbs. (+170)
204. Copilot brake pedal installation. 5 lbs. (+9) 5 lbs. (+9)

Electrical and Radio Equipment
301. (a) Reading R-24 battery and battery box - 26 lbs. (-4) 24 lbs. (-4) 12-volt, 23 amp. hr., 5 hr. rate (b) Willard AW-12-25 manifold vent-battery 12-volt, 24 lbs. (-4) 24 lbs. (-4) 25 amp. hr., 5 hr. rate (c) Concorde RG-35A battery12-volt, 29 amp. hr., 29.5 lbs. (-4) 29.5 lbs. (-4) 5 hr. rate
302. Engine-driven generator (Delco Remy 1101876) 10 lbs. (-8) 10 lbs. (-7)
303. Hydraulic system energizer (Adel model N-15668) 6 lbs. (-3) 6 lbs. (-3)
304. Two-way radio (General Electric AS-1B) 12 lbs. (+16) 12 lbs. (+16)
305. Deleted (equipment same as Item 302)
306. (a) Dual fixed landing lights per TEMCO Dwg. 5 lbs. (+21) 5 lbs. (+21) No. 11-552-R3718, change "B" (b) "CODA" landing lights (Gordon Beach Aircraft 2.5 lbs. (+35) 2.5 lbs. (+35) Service, Installation Dwg. No. S-125-1102)
307. Safe flight stall warning indicator per TEMCO Dwg. No. 11-600-5101, change "B". 1 lb. (+19) 1 lb. (+19)

Interior Equipment
401. Draft seal bulkhead, TEMCO part 11-210-5014 No wt. change No wt. change

Miscellaneous (not listed above)
601. (a) Cabin window installation TEMCO +4 lbs. (+73) +4 lbs. (+73) Dwg. 11-213-5096, Assembly Fuselage "New Look" Kit-without turnover ring. (b) Cabin window and turnover structure installation +7.5 lbs. (+68) +7.5 lbs. (+68) TEMCO dwg. 11-213-5095 change "A" fuselage window and Ring Turnover Structure "New Look" kit.
*602. Hydraulic systems modified in accordance with Ruleto, Use actual Ruleto Industries, Inc., 4823 Rosecrans Avenue, weight change Hawthorne, CA, Drawing Nos. R-1004, R-1005, R1006 and installation instructions SHK-1.

NOTE 1. 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 instrument panel:
(a) "INTENTIONAL SPINS PROHIBITED."
(b) "DO NOT LOWER LANDING GEAR ABOVE 100 MPH."

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