WACO AIRCRAFT COMPANY
MODELS: Waco EGC-8 (Army UC-72B), 5 PCLB
T.C. NUMBER: 665
Engine Wright R760E-2
Placard limits Maximum, except take-off
2200 rpm (320 hp)
Take-off (one minute)
2400 rpm (350 hp)
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 95 gallons (2 tanks, one in each wing at 47.5 gallons)
(-14)
Oil capacity 6 gallons (-50)
No. passengers 4 (front -13, rear +22)
Baggage (Passenger type) 100 lbs. (+52)
(Cargo type) (See Item 210)
Standard weight 3800 lbs.
C.G. limits (-18.0) and (-8.2)
Datum Lower wing leading edge
Leveling means Lower surface upper wing at strut points
Certification basis Type Certificate No. 665
Production basis None (See NOTE A)
Serial numbers 5051 and up per NOTE A and all AAF numbers eligible
EQUIPMENT:
(* Means net increase)
Class I:
101. Engine ring cowl 29 lbs. (-73)
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. (+23)
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 inches streamline tail wheel or
10x3 with H.D. tire
109. Throw-over type control column
110. Breeze engine shielding
111. Standard paint (gunmetal gray)
112. Oil cooler (Drawing 20965)
113. Heater and ventilator
114. Propeller - Hamilton Standard hub,
2B20, blades 6109A-12. 6104A- 13,
6135A-12 or 6135A 13. Diameter
8'1/8" maximum, 7'9-7/8" minimum. 104 lbs. (-88)
Class II:
200. Miscellaneous items as noted on
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. (+48)
202. 7-1/2 gallon oil capacity (-50)
203. Leather upholstery 12 lbs. (0)
204. Litter
(a) Air Corps type 24 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.* (+23)
209. Extra radio equipment between (-22)
and (+25)
210. Cargo type with cargo compartment and
large baggage door (See NOTE 2)
211. Propeller-
Fixed metal - Curtiss 55503 72 lbs. (-88)
212. Constant speed propeller governor and
governor control installation (Waco
Drawing 45907, pitch range 10 degrees
to 23 degrees). For installation with
item 114. 10 lbs. (-78)
Class III:
301. Radio
(a) 32 lbs. provided C.G. of instal-
lation is between (-22) 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 increase)
306. Flares (three 1-1/2 minimum 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. Larger starter (-55)
311. Vacuum pump 4 lbs. (-53)
312 Wheel streamlines 22 lbs. (-27)
NOTE A. Each aircraft manufactured after 4/13/43, must, prior to original
certification, satisfactorily pass:
(a) An inspection for workmanship, materials and conformity before any
covering, metal priming or final finish is applied. All woodwork may
be varnished.
(b) A final inspection of the completed aircraft.
(c) Check of flight characteristics.
NOTE 1. Eligible for export as follows subject to inspection for equipment
specified in Chapter XII of Inspection Handbook:
(a) Canada
- Landplane
- 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
and each subsequent report covering changes in Class I or Class II equipment.