Max weight ..... 1,200.0 lb
Empty weight .... 766.5 lb w/ 4 quarts oil
Useful weight ... 453.5 lb (with a full tank of gas, that leaves
381.5 lb for the pilot, crew, and their gear)
Datum: leading edge of wing
Allowable c.g. range: 10.6" to 22.7"
Weight | Arm | Moment
Aircraft empty | 766.5 | 16.52 | 12,659.25
| Oil (included) | 0.0 | -29.00 | 0.00
| Fuel: 12 gallons | 72.0 | -18.00 | (1,296.00)
| Front seat | 9.00 |
| Back seat | 36.00 |
| Baggage (max 20 lb) | 49.00 |
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The New Piper Aircraft, Inc.
2926 Piper Drive
Vero
Beach, Florida 32960
See NOTE 7 regarding conversion to 2 PCLM.
Army L-4 (previously Army 0-59) is the same as Model J3C-65. Army L-4A (previously Army 0-59A) and Army L-4B are the same as Model J3C-65 except for transparent turtledeck enclosure, revised rear seat with seat back belts, addition of rear shelf and rear floorboard. Army L-4H is same as L-4A except for G.F. radio equipment and revised method of installing the transparent cockpit enclosure. Army L-4J (Navy NE-2) same as any L-4, L-4A, L-4B and L-4H except for installation of propeller, Item 1.
Engine
Continental A-65-1 (See Item 311C for optional engines)
Fuel
73 minimum octane aviation gasoline
Engine Limits
For all operations, 2350 r.p.m. (65 hp)
Airspeed Limits (CAS)
Level flight or climb ... 90 mph ( 78 knots)
Glide or dive ... 122 mph (106 knots)
Propeller Limits
Static r.p.m. at maximum permissible throttle setting (No
additional tolerance permitted):
(a) With A-65-1 engine: Not
over 2300, not under 2000.
(b) With optional engines (Item
311C) and propeller Item 2 or 101:
Not over 2300, not under
1950.
Diameter: Not over 81 inches, not under 69.7 inches
(with fixed pitch wood propeller).
Not over 74 inches, not
under 72 inches (with propeller Item 2).
C.G. Range
(+10.6) to (+22.7)
See NOTE 3 for restricted limits on certain Serial Nos. below
4502.
Empty Weight C.G. Range
If placard "Solo flying in rear seat only" is installed (See NOTE
2):
(+8.5) to (+20.3)
When empty weight C.G. falls within
range given, computafion of critical fore and aft C.G. positions
is unnecessary. Range is not valid for non-standard arrangements.
Maximum Weight
Serial Nos. 7842, 7845 through 7883, and 7912 and up are eligible
for 1170 lb. These airplanes are also eligible for 1220 lb.
maximum weight provided the landing gear is revised in accordance
with Piper Dwgs. 31472 and 31423.
Serial Nos. prior to 7912, and not listed above, are eligible
for 1100 lb. maximum weight. These airplanes are also eligible
for 1170 lb. maximum weight provided the lift struts and
attachments are revised in accordance with Piper Dwgs. No. 12352,
13233 and 21642 and for further increase to 1220 lb, upon
revision of the landing gear in accordance with Piper Dwgs. No.
31472 and 31423.
Serial Nos. 10339 and up and 2356-A and up of Model J3C-65
eligible for 1220 lb. maximum weight.
Number of Seats
2 (one at +9 and one at +36)
Maximum Baggage
20 lb. (+49)
Fuel Capacity
12 gallons (-18)
Oil Capacity
1 gallon (-29)
Control Surface Movements
Elevator | 34° Up | 29° Down
| Rudder | 30° Left | 30° Right
| Aileron | 18° up | 18° Down
| Stabilizer | 2.5° Up | 4° Down
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Serial Numbers Eligible
2325, 2327, 2339, 2340, 2342, 2344,
2345, 2347, 2349, 2351, 2355 and up; 2356-A
and up; and 8277-1 through
8277-40.
Required Equipment
In addition to the pertinent required basic equipment specified
in CAR 4a, the following items of equipment must be installed:
Items 101. 102, 103 and 104(a).
Specifications Pertinent to All Models
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