DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION

TC No.                        ATC 542
                              Revision 1
Models:                       WACO
                              YMF

See (Data Pertinent to All Models and Notes)

Date:                         May 18, 1993 (See Note 7)

TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET NO. ATC 542

This data sheet which is part of the approved Type Certificate
542 prescribes conditions and limitations under which the product
for which the Type Certificate was issued meets the airworthiness
requirements of the Aeronautics Bulletin Regulations.

 Type Certificate Holder:     The Waco Aircraft Company (See Note 7)
 
 
  
 
 
   
 



 
 
   
 



 
 
   
 



 
 
   
 



 
 
   
 



 
 
   
 



 
 
   
 



 
 
   
 

I - Model YMF, 3POL-SB (normal category), approved prior to
    September 30, 1939 (See Aircraft Listings Volume VI)
 
  
  
 
 
   
 



 
 
   
 



 
 
   
 



 
 
   
 



 
 
   
 



 
 
   
 



 
 
   
 



 
 
   
 



 
 
   
 



 
 
 

II - Model YMF, 3POL-SB (normal category) modified by Classic
     Aircraft Corporation (Waco F5 modification), Supplemental
     Type Certificate SA1000GL, approved March 10, 1986.

This model is a modernized version of the original YMF. The five
principal areas in which design changes were incorporated are: 
1) throttle control, 2) wheels and brakes, 3) electrical and
starting system, 4) steerable tail wheel, 5) engine and
propeller. Additionally, construction materials and
methods have been updated to current standards.

The items listed below have changed from the original YMF.

Engine: Jacobs R-75582M or Jacobs R-755B2

Fuel: 80 Octane Minimum Aviation Grade Gasoline

Engine Limits:
 245 H.P. 92050 r.p.m. above 1500 MSL
 245 H.P. 91950 r.p.m. SL to 1500 MSL

Propeller and Propeller Limits:
Fixed Pitch Wood, Sensenich Models: W96JA-72, W96JB-72,
W90T6JA-72, W90T6JB-72, W90T6JA-70, W90T6JB-70, W96JA-4-68 or
W96JB-4-68 (See Notes 9 & 10)

Airspeed Limits: Never Exceed = 214 m.p.h.

C.G. Range     (77.0") to (81.0") All weights

Empty weight C.G. Range: None

Datum: 88.2" forward of lower wing leading edge

Leveling Means: Top of upper longeron in rear cockpit or top
longeron under stabilizer.

Maximum Weight: 2650 pounds

Minimum Crew: 1

Number of Seats: 3: (1 at 126"), (2 at 79.0")

Maximum Baggage: 100 pounds maximum (25 pounds front at 65.0", 75
pounds rear at 152.0")

Fuel Capacity:
  Standard - 49 gallons (two 24.5 gallon tanks in upper wing
             center section)(at 75.0").
  Optional - 12.3 gallon tanks in either or both upper wings (at
             75.0").

Oil Capacity: 4 gallons (45.0") Standard
              5 gallons (45.0"), required with auxiliary fuel
              tank installation

Control Surface Movements (Degrees):

(1) Ailerons        25 + /-3 up, no down stop
(2) Elevators       33 +/- 2 up, 27 +/- 5 down (See Note 5)
(3) Rudder          35 +/- 2 left, 35 +/- 2 right (See Note 8)
(4) Rudder Trim Tab is ground adjustable

Manufacturer's Serial Numbers: F5001 thru F5009
 

III - Model YMF, 3POL-SB (normal category) modified by Classic
Aircraft Corporation (WACO F5 modification) Supplemental Type
Certificate SA1000GL, approved January 28, 1988.

This model is a modernized version of the original YMF. The five
principal areas in which design changes were incorporated are: 
1) throttle control, 21 wheels and brakes, 3) electrical and
starting system, 4) steerable tail wheel. 5) engine and
propeller. Additionally, construction materials and methods have
been updated to current standards.

The items listed below have changed from the original YMF. Items
marked "*" are changes made for airplanes designated as "F5",
serial numbers F5010 and up.

Engine: Jacobs R-755B2M or R-755B2

Fuel: 80 Octane Minimum Aviation Grade Gasoline

* Engine Limits: 275 hp. at 2200 r.p.m.

* Propeller and Propeller Limits: Fixed Pitch Wood, Sensenich
Models: W90T6JA-72, W90T6JB-72, W90T6JA-70, W90T6JB-70,
W96JA-4-68 or W96JB-4-68. (See Notes 9 & 10.)

Airspeed Limits: Never Exceed - 214 m.p.h.

C.G. Range     (77.0") to (81.0")
               All weights

Empty Weight C.G. Range: None

Datum: 88.2" forward of lower wing leading edge

Leveling Means: Top of upper longeron in rear cockpit or top
longeron under stabilizer.

* Maximum Weight: 2770 pounds

Minimum Crew: 1

* Number of Seats: 3: (1 at 129.0"), (2 at 79.0")

Maximum Baggage: 100 pounds maximum (25 pounds front at 65.0", 75
pounds rear at 152.0")

Fuel Capacity: Standard - 49 gallons (two 24.5 gallon tanks in
               upper wing center section) (at 75.0")
               Optional - 12.3 gallon tanks in either or both
               upper wings (at 75.0")

Oil Capacity:
     4 gallons (at 45.0") Standard
     5 gallons (at 45.0"), required with auxiliary fuel tank
     installation

* Control Surface Movements (Degrees):

     (1) Ailerons 25 +/- 3 up, no down stop
     (2) Elevator 33 +/- 2 up, 27 +/- 5 down (See Note 5)
     (3) Rudder 30 +/- 2 left, 30 +/- 2 right
     (4) Rudder Trim Tab is Ground Adjustable

Manufacturer's Serial Numbers: F5010 and up
 

IV - Model YMF, 3POL-SB (normal category) modified by Classic
     Aircraft Corporation (WACO F5C modification), Supplemental
     Type Certificate SA1000GL, approved June 24, 1991.

This model is a modernized version of the original YMF. The five
principal areas in which design changes were incorporated are: 
1) throttle control, 2) wheels and brakes, 3) electrical and
starting system, 4) steerable tail wheel, 5) engine and
propeller, 6) fuselage lengthened 6 inches. Additionally,
construction materials and methods have been updated to current
standards.

The items listed below have changed from the original YMF. Items
marked "*" are changes made for airplanes designated as "FSC",
serial numbers FSC040 and up.

Engine: Jacobs R-755B2M or R-755B2

Fuel: 80 Octane Minimum Aviation Grade Gasoline

* Engine Limits: 275 hp. at 2200 r.p.m.

* Propeller and Propeller Limits: Fixed Pitch Wood, Sensenich
Models: W90T6JA-72, W90T6JB-72, W90T6JA-70 W90T6JB-70, W96JA-4-68
or W96JB-4-68. (See Notes 9 & 10.)

Airspeed Limits: Never Exceed - 214 m.p.h.

* C.G. Range:  (78.0") to (82.5")
               All weights

Empty Weight C.G. Range: None

Datum: 88.2" forward of lower wing leading edge

Leveling Means: Top of upper longeron in rear cockpit or top
longeron under stabilizer.

* Maximum Weight: 2950 pounds

Minimum Crew: 1

* Number of Seats: 3: (1 at 131.0"), (2 at 88.0")

* Maximum Baggage: 100 pounds maximum (25 pounds front at 65.0",
75 pounds rear at 158.0")

Fuel Capacity:
 Standard - 49 gallons (two 24.5 gallon tanks in upper wing
            center section) (at 75.0")
 Optional - 12.3 gallon tanks in either or both upper wings (at 75.0")

Oil Capacity:  4 gallons (at 45.0") Standard
               5 gallons (at 45.0"), required with auxiliary fuel
               tank installation

* Control Surface Movements (Degrees)
 (1) Ailerons 25 +/- 3 up, no down stop
 (2) Elevator 33 +/- 2 up, 27 +/- 5 down (See Note 5)
 (3) Rudder 30 +/- 2 left, 30 +/- 2 right
 (4) Rudder Trim Tab is Ground Adjustable

* Manufacturer's Serial Numbers: F5C040 and up.
 

Data Pertinent to All Models:

Import Requirements: Not Applicable

Certification Basis: U. S. Department of Commerce Aeronautics
Branch, Aeronautics Bulletin 7A, effective as amended January 1,
1933. FAA design approval of "Classic Waco F5" and "Classic WACO
F5C" by Supplemental Type Certificate SA1000GL includes
compliance with FAA Part 36, through amendment 36-12 for the "F5"
models, and through amendment 36-18 for the "F5C" models.

Production Basis: Production Certificate 328CE

Equipment: The basic required equipment as prescribed in
Department of Commerce, Aeronautics Bulletin 7A, January 1, 1933,
must be installed in each aircraft for certification. In
addition, a FAA approved flight manual is required for all
airplanes modified by Supplemental Type Certificate SA1000GL.

See Aircraft listings Volumes VI for airplanes approved prior to
September 30, 1939.
 
 
 
  
 
 

NOTES

NOTE 1: The current weight and balance report, including a list
of equipment included in the certificated empty weight, and
loading instructions, when necessary, must be provided for each
aircraft at the time of original certification.

Note 2: All placards specified in the appropriate FAA approved
flight manual must be displayed.

Note 3: There are no life limited structural components for all
airplanes with serial numbers F5001 and up or F5C040 and up.

Note 4: Each airplane manufactured and delivered with serial
number F5001 and up or F5C040 and up will contain:

(a). Airplane log book
(b). Engine log book
(c). FAA Form 337, a record of alterations and return to service
(d). FAA approved airplane flight manual
(e). Operators manual, Jacobs aircraft engine model R-755B series

Note 5: Any aircraft using a fin modified to Drawing 50916, which
incorporates an elevator down stop, should be rigged to have
33 +/- 2 up and 23 +/- 1 down elevator travel.

Note 6: Optional equipment are listed on Classic Aircraft
Corporation Drawing Number 50295, Revision R. dated 3/17/93, or
later FAA approved revision.

Note 7: Ownership of the Type Certificate transferred to the
public domain when the Waco Aircraft Company ceased to exist. The
Type Certificate was cancelled September 30, 1939 and reinstated
March 10, 1986. This is the first Type Certificate data sheet to
exist for ATC 542 (issued October 31, 1988, amended May 18, 1993).

NOTE 8: Aircraft S/N F5001 thru S/N F5006 modified and rigged per
Classic Aircraft Corporation Drawings 18421-2, -3 Revision V, and
18765, Revision G. Aircraft S/N F5007 and up have a rudder travel
in degrees of 30 +/- 2 left and 30 +/- 2 right.

NOTE 9: The Sensenich fixed pitch wood propellers approved for
the Classic WACO F5 and F5C airplane models contain a "JA" or
"JB" in the designation. Propellers designated "JA" are used with
an Air Corps hub which is identifiable by 7/16 inch diameter
bolts. Propellers designated "JB" are used with a Jacobs hub
which is identifiable by 5/8 inch diameter bolts.

NOTE 10: Optional Propeller and Propeller Accessories:
1.   Hamilton Standard constant speed installation to Classic
     Aircraft Corporation drawing number 50670.
          (a) Hub 2B20, blades 6135-15
     Pitch settings at 42 inch station: Low 9° - 12°, high 24° -
     27° (Propeller to be indexed with blades in line with
     crankthrow - 0° or 180°  position)
     Diameter: (Not over 93 inches, not under 91-1/8 inches)
          (b) Governor Hamilton Standard -lA4G5
          (c) Spinner installation per Classic Aircraft
     Corporation Drawing number 50765 is optional for use with
     Hamilton Standard Propeller installation per Drawing 50670.

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