WACO AIRCRAFT COMPANY
MODELS: Waco AGC-8 and ZGC-8
T.C. NUMBER: 664
I - SPECIFICATIONS PERTINENT TO ALL MODELS
Propeller Permissible diameter:
Maximum 103 inches, minimum 99 inches
Placard speeds Level flight or climb - 158 mph True Ind.
Glide or dive - 213 mph True Ind.
Flaps extended - 100 mph True Ind.
Fuel capacity 70 gallons (2 tanks, one in each wing at 35 gallons)
(-14)
Oil capacity 5 gallons (-50)
No. passengers 4 (front -13, rear +22)
Baggage (Passenger type) 100 lbs. (+52)
(Cargo type) (See Item 211)
Standard weight 3800 lbs.
C.G. limits (-19.2) and (-7.2)
Datum Lower wing leading edge
Leveling means Lower surface upper wing at strut point
Specification basis Type Certificate No. 664
EQUIPMENT:
(* Means net increase)
Class I:
101. Engine ring cowl
(ZGC-8) 29 lbs. (-77)
(AGC-8) 33 lbs. (-77)
102. Landing lights (Grimes retractable) 11 lbs. (-23)
103. Starter (direct electric) 20 lbs. (-55)
104. Generator - 15 amp. 21 lbs. (-55)
105. Battery (Exide 6TS-13-1) 42 lbs. (-59)
106. Wheel cuffs 4 lbs.
107. 7.50-10 wheels (Hayes 750M hydraulic)
with 7.50-10 tubes and 8.50-10 tires)
(wheels must be placarded for these
tires)
108. 10.5 inch streamline tail wheel or
10x3 tail wheel with 4-ply H.D. tire
(wheels must be placarded accordingly)
109. Throw-over type control column
110. Standard paint (gunmetal gray)
111. Oil cooler (Drawing 20965) 5 lbs. (-71)
112. Heater and ventilator (cabin)
113. Propeller - fixed metal
(Curtiss-Reed 55501) 55 lbs. (-92)
Class II:
200. Miscellaneous items as noted in
approved weight and balance report.
201. Additional 25 gallon fuel tank
installed under rear seat (including
gage and wobble pump) (Eligible as
4-place type only.) 23 lbs. (+9)
202. 7-1/2 gallon oil capacity (-50)
203. Leather upholstery 12 lbs. (0)
204. Litter
(a) Air Corps type 25 lbs. (+72)
(b) Precision (carried in baggage
compartment as baggage) 25 lbs.
205. Parachute seats - rear 41 lbs.* (+27)
206. Extra door and wing walk 16 lbs.* (+19)
207. Larger generator (-55)
208. Larger battery (Reading AR-9) 8 lbs.* (-59)
209. Larger starter (Eclipse F-141) 10 lbs.* (-55)
210. Additional radio equipment provided
C.G. of installation is between (-22)
and (+25)
211. Cargo type with cargo compartment and
large baggage door (see NOTE 2)
212. Engines Use actual weight increase
(a) Jacobs L-5B or L-5MB
(b) Jacobs L-6E or L-6MB
Class III:
301. Radio
(a) 32 lbs. provided C.G. of instal-
lation is between (-28) and (+25)
(b) 56 lbs. at (+25)
302. Special paint Maximum 45 lbs.* (+17)
303. Miscellaneous extra instruments 40 lbs.* (-43)
304. Pressure fire extinguisher
(a) 15 lbs. (-53)
(b) 19 lbs. (+7)
(Tank under rear seat)
305. Tail wheel lock Neglect weight increase
306. Flares (three 1-1/2 minute electric) 17 lbs.* (+78)
307. Parachute seats - front (Waco-Switlik) 30 lbs.* (-13)
308. "Y" type control column 4 lbs.* (-33)
309. Cactus proof tubes 12 lbs.* (-27)
310. Shielding (Breeze) 11 lbs. (-68)
311. Vacuum pump 4 lbs. (-53)
312. 95 gallon fuel capacity (two tanks
at 47-1/2 gallons) 18 lbs.* (-14)
313. 6 gallon oil tank No weight increase (-50)
314. Wheel pants 22 lbs. (-27)
315. Propeller - controllable metal
(Hamilton Standard hub 2B20, blades
6109A or 6135A) 104 lbs. (-92)
NOTE 1. Eligible for export as follows, subject to inspection for equipment
specified in Chapter XII of Inspection Handbook: (5/31/41)
(a) Canada
- Land plane
- Skiplane - not eligible
(b) All other countries except New Zealand.
NOTE 2. Weight and balance report including list of equipment included in
certificated weight empty, and loading instructions when necessary, must
be submitted for each cargo type aircraft with original inspector's report
and each subsequent report covering changes in such equipment.
II - MODEL AGC-8, DESIGNATION 5 PCLB
Engine Jacobs L-5
Placard limits Maximum, except take-off
-- in.Hg., 2000 rpm (285 hp)
Take-off (one minute)
-- in.Hg., 2000 rpm (285 hp)
Serial numbers 5001 and up manufactured prior to 2/28/41 eligible.
Approval expired as of that date.
III - MODEL AGC-8, DESIGNATION 5 PCLB
Engine Jacobs L-6
Placard limits Maximum, except take-off
(S.L.) 24.5 in.Hg., 2100 rpm (300 hp)
(3700 ft.) 23.5 in.Hg., 2100 rpm (300 hp)
Take-off (one minute)
26 in.Hg., 2200 rpm (330 hp)
Serial numbers 5057 and up manufactured prior to 2/28/41 eligible.
Approval expired as of that date. (5001 to 5056
eligible when changed to conform.)