WACO YMF-5 SERVICE INFORMATION LETTER
WACO YMF-5 · Service Bulletins
Overview
This service information letter provides guidance for Waco YMF-5C aircraft owners and operators on changing the engine model from Jacobs R-755B2 or B2M to R-755A2 or A2M. It outlines the necessary steps and compliance requirements for the engine change.
- Applicable to YMF-5 aircraft serial numbers F5C040 thru F5C121.
- Owners can change from R-755B2 or B2M engine to R-755A2 or A2M.
- A new identification plate with serial number containing '-8-' is required.
- The propeller must be one of the approved models listed in TCDS.
- Instructions for engine removal and installation are in the maintenance manual.
- Contact WACO Aircraft Corporation for a new data plate.
- Notify local FSDO of the engine change for document updates.
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Reference only, not for flight. Use the current approved manual for your aircraft. See terms, section 5.
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Source
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Document details
- Type ·
- Service Bulletins
- Year ·
- 2021
- File size ·
- 106 KB
- Copy found at ·
- wacoaircraft.com
- Language ·
- en
What is the WACO YMF-5 SERVICE INFORMATION LETTER?
The WACO YMF-5 SERVICE INFORMATION LETTER is a service bulletins for the WACO YMF-5, dated 2021.
What year was the WACO YMF-5 SERVICE INFORMATION LETTER published?
The WACO YMF-5 SERVICE INFORMATION LETTER — the WACO YMF-5 service bulletins on file — is dated 2021.
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In this document
Purpose
This section explains the intent of the service information letter, which is to provide instructions for changing the engine model.
Effectivity
Lists the specific serial numbers of YMF-5 aircraft that are eligible for the engine model change.
Discussion
Details the interest from owners in changing engine models and compliance with TCDS ATC542.
Action
Outlines the steps for obtaining a new data plate and the requirement to inform the local FSDO.
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Full document text
WACO YMF-5 SERVICE INFORMATION LETTER NUMBER: WA-SIL001 Issued: 18 Jan 2021 Revised: none SUBJECT: INTERCHANGEABILITY OF CERTAIN JACOBS ENGINE MODELS 18 Jan 2021 SERVICE INFORMATION LETTER: WA-SIL001 Revision NR Page 1 of 1 EFFECTIVITY: Waco YMF-5 aircraft serial numbers F5C040 thru F5C121 PURPOSE: This service information letter provides instructions for owners and operators to change the engine model of their YMF-5C aircraft. REFERENCE: TDCS No. ATC542 DISCUSSION: Owners and operators of YMF-5C aircraft have expressed interest in changing from the originally installed Jacobs R-755B2 or B2M engine model to the R-755A2 or A2M model. The aircraft listed in the effectivity field of this SIL are eligible to change the engine model. To be in compliance with TCDS ATC542, when installing an R-755A2 or A2M engine on a YMF WACO F5C delivered from the factory equipped with an R-755B2 or B2M engine a replacement Identification (Data) plate having a new serial number containing the number “-8-“ is required. Additionally, when equipping a YMF-5C with an R-755A2 or A2M engine, the propeller must be one of the approved models listed in the TCDS eligible for the engine model. ACTION: Instructions for the removal and installation of the subject engines are contained in WACO Classic Aircraft Maintenance Manual Part Number YMFAMM-1, Section 7. Interested owners and operators should contact WACO Aircraft Corporation about obtaining a new data plate (part number 50177) with a new aircraft serial number containing “-8-”. The original data plate must be sent to WACO Aircraft Corporation in advance, along with a request for replacement stating the reason for the request to the address below: WACO Aircraft Corporation Attn: Quality Control Manager 15955 South Airport Road Battle Creek, MI 49015 Phone: +1 269-565-1000 Email: flywaco@wacoaircraft.com The owner or operator should inform the local FSDO of the change to update documents to reflect the serial number change.