WACO AIRCRAFT COMPANY
MODELS: Waco AVN-8 and ZVN-8
T.C. NUMBER: 677
I - SPECIFICATIONS PERTINENT TO ALL MODELS
Propeller Maximum permissible diameter 102 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 (two tanks at 35 gallons) (-14)
Oil capacity 6 gallons (-50)
No. passengers 4
Baggage 100 lbs. (+52)
C.G. limits (-18.3) and (-7.5)
Certification basis Type Certificate No. 677
Production basis None (See NOTE A)
Serial Nos. 5018 and up eligible (See NOTE A)
EQUIPMENT: (Datum is lower wing leading edge) (*Denotes net increase)
Class I:
101. Engine ring cow1 29 lbs. (-77)
102. Starter (Eclipse E-80) 20 lbs. (-55)
103. Generator 18 or 21 lbs. (-55)
104. Battery (Exide) 42 lbs. (-43)
105. Wheel streamlines 30 lbs.
106. Landing lights 11 lbs. (-23)
107. Oil cooler 5 lbs.
108. Wing root and strut fairing
109. Landing gear: (Hydraulic brakes)
(a) Front - 6.50-10 Wheel with
7.50-10 tire
(b) Rear - 7.50-10 Wheels with 8.50-10
tires (Wheels must be placarded
for these tires.)
110. Propeller - fixed pitch metal
- Curtiss 55501 51 lbs. (-92)
111. Carburetor heater
112. Throw-over type control column
Class II:
200. Miscellaneous items as noted in
approved weight and balance report.
201. 25 gallon fuel tank installation
(under rear seat in 4-place type
only) 23 lbs. (+9)
202. 7-1/2 gallon oil tank Neglect increase
203. Litter
(a) Air Corps type 25 lbs. (+72)
(b) Precision (carried) as baggage
in baggage compartment) 25 lbs.
204. Parachute seats
(a) Rear 41 lbs.* (+27)
(b) Front 30 lbs.* (-13)
205. Extra door and wing walk 16 lbs.* (+19)
206. Larger battery (Reading AR-9) 8 lbs.* (-59)
207. Cargo type with cargo compartment and
large baggage door (loading instructions
required)
208. Tail wheel lock Neglect increase
209. Cactus proof tubes 12 lbs.* (-27)
210. Vacuum pump 4 lbs.* (-53)
Class III:
301. "Y" type control column 4 lbs.* (-33)
302. Additional instruments 40 lbs. (-43)
303. Optional generator (25 amp) 8 lbs.* (-55)
304. Optional starter 10 lbs.* (-55)
305. Engine shielding 11 lbs. (-75)
306. Pressure fire extinguisher 15 lbs. (-53)
307. Radio equipment
(a) 32 lbs. provided that C.G. of
installation is between (-43)
and (-7.5)
(b) 56 lbs. provided that C.G. of
installation is between (-18.3)
and (+25)
308. Leather upholstery 10 lbs.* (0)
309. Flares (three 1-1/2 minute) 17 lbs. (+79)
310. Special paint Up to 46 lbs.* (+17)
311. 95 gallon fuel capacity (two tanks
at 47.5 gallons) 18 lbs.* (-14)
312. (a) Propeller - Hamilton Standard
2B20 hub, 6135A-9 or 6135A-10
blades. Diameter 8'3-1/8"
maximum, 8'7/8" minimum. 53 lbs.* (-92)
(b) Constant speed control 10 lbs. (-55)
313. Upper wing flaps only
314. Hydraulic snubber (nose wheel)
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) A check of the 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 Australia and New Zealand.
II - MODEL AVN-8, DESIGNATION 5 PCLB
Engine Jacobs L-6, L-6M or L-6MB
Placard limits Maximum, except take-off
(Straight line manifold pressure variation with
altitude to 3700 ft.)
23.5 in.Hg., 2100 rpm (300 hp)
(Sea level)
24.5 in.Hg., 2100 rpm (300 hp)
Take-off (one minute)
26.0 in.Hg., 2200 rpm (330 hp)
Standard weight 3800 lbs.
III - MODEL ZVN-8, DESIGNATION 5 PCLB
Engine Jacobs L-5, L-5M or L-5MB
Placard limits For all operations, 2000 rpm (285 hp)
Standard weight 3800 lbs.