WACO AIRCRAFT COMPANY
MODELS: Waco CUC, CUC-1, CUC-2, 5 PCLB
T.C. NUMBER: ATC 575
I - SPECIFICATIONS PERTINENT TO ALL MODELS
Placard speeds Level flight or climb - 158 mph True Ind.
Glide or dive - 214 mph True Ind.
Flaps extended - 112 mph True Ind.
Fuel capacity 70 gallons (two tanks in upper wings at 35 gallons)
Oil capacity 5 gallons
No. passengers 4 maximum (See NOTE 2)
Baggage 100 lbs. (compartment aft of cabin) (See NOTE 2)
Maximum weight 3200 lbs. (See NOTE 3 for 3350 lbs.)
C.G. limits (-19.8) and (-7.8)
Datum Lower wing leading edge
Leveling means Lower surface upper wing at strut points
Specification basis Approved Type Certificate No. 575
Serial numbers 3951 and up manufactured prior to 9/30/39 eligible.
Approval expired as of that date.
EQUIPMENT:
(* Means net increase)
Class I:
101. Engine ring cowl 40 lbs.
102. Battery (under read seat) 26 lbs.
103. Starter (direct electric) 12 lbs.
104. Generator
105. 6.50-10 wheels and 8.50-10 4-ply
tires (wheels must be placarded
for tires as noted)
106. 10.5 inch streamline tail wheel
107. Throw-over type control column
108. Upper wing flaps - electrically
vacuum operated
109. Propeller
(a) Wood - fixed or adjustable pitch
(Models CUC and CUC-1) 46 lbs.
(b) Controllable metal (Hamilton
Standard, 2B20 hub, 6109A-12 or
6135A-1 blades (Model CUC-2) 105 lbs.
Class II:
200. Miscellaneous items as noted in
approved weight and balance report
Class III:
301. 95 gallon fuel capacity (two tanks at
47.5 gallons each) and 6-1/4 gallon
oil capacity 8 lbs.*
302. Landing lights (retractable) 11 lbs.*
303. Flares (three 1-1/2 minute) 17 lbs.*
304. Leather upholstery 7 lbs.*
305. Litter installation 14 lbs.
306. Radio and shielding 45 lbs.
307. Special paint
308. Miscellaneous extra instruments
309. Propellers
(a) Fixed metal (Curtiss 55501) 51 lbs.
(b) Adjustable metal 86 lbs.
(c) Controllable metal (Hamilton
Standard 2B20 hub, blades 6109A-9
or 6135A-9) (Models CUC and CUC-1) 105 lbs.
(d) Eclipse automatic metal 125 lbs.
310. "Y" type control column 4 lbs.*
311. Aileron tab installation No change in weight
312. Large elevators (Drawing number 32305) No change in weight
313. Heater and ventilator
314. Wheel streamlines 21 lbs.*
315. Extra door and wing walk 16 lbs.*
NOTE 1. Eligible for export as follows subject to inspection for equipment
specified in Chapter XII of Inspection Handbook (1/10/39):
(a) Canada
- Landplane
- Skiplane - not eligible
(b) All other countries except Great Britain and Australia.
NOTE 2. Five-place airplanes must have:
(a) Additional safety belt installed on rear seat.
(b) Baggage compartment placarded as follows unless actual weight and
balance shows a lesser restriction necessary:
"Maximum allowable 100 lbs.
Maximum with 3 passengers on rear seat 0 lbs."
NOTE 3. Standard weight in excess of 3200 lbs. (maximum 3350 lbs.).
(a) Controllable metal or automatic metal propeller must be installed.
(b) Serial numbers 4326 and up are eligible. (These airplanes have revised
interplane strut fitting, landing gear and certain members of the
fuselage structure.)
(c) Serial numbers 3951 thru 4325 are eligible upon receipt of manu-
facturer's affidavit that pertinent airplane has best reinforced in
accordance with approved technical data. (Serial numbers 4304, 4309,
4312, 4313, 4314, 4316 and 4319 have been so reinforced.)
NOTE 4. Models CUC-1 and CUC-2 same as model CUC except engines. Model CUC-1
approximately 20 lbs. heavier than model CUC, and model CUC-2 approximately
40 lbs. heavier than model CUC. All CUC-2 airplanes must have:
(a) One-half inch fuel line and fittings installed between strainer and
carburetor.
(b) Placard displayed in fuel valves stating: "Always use both tanks for
take-off and for flight at low altitudes."
Inspector's report should include notation that above requirements are
complied with
II - MODELS CUC, DESIGNATION 5 PCLB (see NOTES 2 and 4)
Engine Wright R760E
Placard limits Maximum, except take-off
-- in.Hg., 2000 rpm (250 hp)
Take-off (one minute)
-- in.Hg., 2000 rpm (250 hp)
III - MODEL CUC-1, DESIGNATION 5 PCLB (See NOTES 2 and 4)
Engine Wright R760E-1
Placard limits Maximum, except take-off
27 in.Hg., 2100 rpm (250 hp)
Take-off (one minute)
-- in.Hg., 2100 rpm (285 hp)
IV - MODEL CUC-2, DESIGNATION 5 PCLB (see NOTES 2 and 4)
Engine Wright R760E-2
Placard limits Maximum, except take-off
29.5 in.Hg., 2200 rpm (250 hp)
Take-off (one minute)
-- in.Hg., 2400 rpm (350 hp)