MINISTRIO DA AERONUTICA

DEPARTAMENTO DE PESQUISAS E DESENVOLVIMENTO

CENTRO TCNICO AEROESPACIAL
PZL MIELEC

TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET No. EA-8904-02

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Type Certificate Holder:

Witwrnia Sprzetu Komunikacyjnego
"PZL-MIELEC"
Ul. Ludowego Wajska Polskiego 3
39.300 - MIELEC - POLAND

M18
M18A
M18B
July 1997

This data sheet, which is a part of Type Certificate no 8904 prescribes conditions and limitations
under which the product for which the type certificate was issued meets the airworthiness
requirements of the Brazilian Aeronautical Regulations.

I-

MODEL M18 (Normal and restricted category - Agricultural and fire fighting
operations) - Approved November 9, 1989.
Engine

1 WSK "PZL-KALISZ" ASz-62IR-M18, supercharged, nine

cylinders, air cooled, reduction gear ratio: 0.687/1.

Fuel

Aviation fuel - 91 octanes minimum grade.

Oil

Aeroshell W 100 (see also the Brazilian Airplane Flight Manual).

Engine Limits
Takeoff (5 min.)
Max. Cont.
Max. Cont.

SHP
(hp)

RPM
_____

MAP
(in Hg)

ALTITUDE
___(ft)____

967
793
812

2200
2100
2100

41.3
35.4
35.4

Sea Level
Sea Level
5000

Propeller

1 WSK "PZL-WARSZAWA" AW-2-30 four blades, constant speed

metallic propeller, nominal diameter 3.3m.

Airspeed Limits

-Normal Category (see note 4)

(IAS)

VNE (never exceed)

VNO (max. structural cruising)
VA (maneuvering)
VFE (max. flap extended)

km/h (knots)
275 (148)
225 (121)
223 (120)
194 (104)

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- Restricted Category (see note 4)

VNE (never exceed )
VNO (max. operating speed)
VA (maneuvering)

Maximum Weights

km/h (knots) .
225 (121)
194 (104)
194 (104)

- Normal Category (see note 4)

Takeoff
Landing

4200 kg
4200 kg

Restricted Category (see note 4)

Takeoff
Landing

C.G. Range

4700 kg
4200 kg

- Normal Category (see note 4)

23% MAC (0.52 m)
to
31% MAC (0.70 m) at 2800 kg
27% MAC (0.61 m)
to
31% MAC (0.70 m) at 4200 kg
Straight line variation between points given.

- Restricted Category (see note 4)

23% MAC (0.52 m)
to
28% MAC (0.63 m) at 2800 kg
27% MAC (0.61 m)
to
31% MAC (0.70 m) at 4200 kg
28% MAC (0.63 m)
to
31% MAC (0.70 m) at 4700 kg.
Straight line variation between points given.

Empty weight
CG range

None

Number of Seats

1 at +2.54 m

Max. Baggage

30 kg at + 3.33 m

Hopper Capacity

- Normal Category: 1500 kg

- Restricted Category: 2000 kg

Fuel Capacity

Standard tank

(total each wing)

(usable each wing)

207 l
200 l (at +0.96 m)

(total each wing)

(usable each wing)
(See note 1 for system unusable fuel)

363 l
356 l (at +0.96 m)

Enlarged tank

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Oil Capacity

70,0 l at -0.49 m (35 l unusable)

(See note 1 for system undrainable oil)

Control surface
Deflections

Aileron
Elevator
Rudder
Elev. trim
Ail. trim
Rud. Trim
Flaps

Equipment

The basic required equipment as described in the applicable

airworthiness regulations (see certification basis) must be installed in
the airplane for certification. In addition, the Brazilian Airplane
Flight Manual whose original issue was CACA approved on June
30, 1989, must be on board of the aircraft at all times. Anyone of
the agricultural or fire fighting dispersing equipment listed below
may be installed in the aircraft:

Up
Up
Left
Up
Up
Left
0 to

21 (1)
27 ( 1)
23 ( 1)
10 ( 1)
7.5 ( 2)
13 ( 2)
15 (1)

Down
Down
Right
Down
Down
Right

17 ( 1)
17 ( 1)
23 ( 1)
17 ( 1)
7.5 ( 2)
13 (2)

1. Mechanical system for spraying (P/N D98.000/01.0 or D98.000/02.0)

2. Mechanical system for dusting (P/N D98.000/06.0)
3. Electrohydraulic sys. for spraying (P/N D98.000/11.0 or P/N D98.000/18.0)
4. Electrohydraulic sys. for dusting (P/N D98.000/16.0)
5. Fire fighting installation (P/N D98.000/07.0 or D98.000/09.0)

Serial Numbers
Eligible

II-

All aircraft S/N when in compliance with the Brazilian

requirements for acceptance of the WSK M18 aircraft
established in the CTA Report H10-1010, revision 05 dated
November 08, 89 or subsequent.

MODEL M18A (Normal and restricted category - Agricultural and fire fighting
operations) - Approved November 9, 1989.
Model M18A differs of model M18 by the installation of an observer seat behind the pilots
seat.
Engine

1 WSK "PZL-KALISZ" ASz-62IR-M18, supercharged, nine

cylinders, air cooled, reduction gear ratio: 0.687/1.

Fuel

Aviation fuel - 91 octanes minimum grade.

Oil

Aeroshell W 100 (see also the Brazilian Airplane Flight Manual).

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Engine Limits
Takeoff (5 min)
Max. Cont.
Max. Cont.

SHP
(hp)

RPM
_____

MAP
(in Hg)

ALTITUDE
___(ft)____

967
793
812

2200
2100
2100

41.3
35.4
35.4

Sea Level
Sea Level
5000

Propeller

1 WSK "PZL-WARSZAWA" AW-2-30 four blades, constant speed

metallic propeller, nominal diameter 3.3m.

Airspeed Limits

- Normal Category (see note 4)

(IAS)

VNE (never exceed)

VNO (max. structural cruising)
VA (maneuvering)
VFE (max. flap extended)

km/h (knots)
275 (148)
225 (121)
223 (120)
194 (104)

- Restricted Category (see note 4)

VNE (never exceed )
VNO (max. operating speed)
VA (maneuvering)
Maximum Weights

km/h (knots) .
225 (121)
194 (104)
194 (104)

- Normal Category (see note 4)

Takeoff
Landing

4200 kg
4200 kg

Restricted Category (see note 4)

Takeoff
Landing

C.G. Range

4700 kg
4200 kg

- Normal Category (see note 4)

23% MAC (0.52 m)
to
31% MAC (0.70 m) at 2800 kg
27% MAC (0.61 m)
to
31% MAC (0.70 m) at 4200 kg
Straight line variation between points given.

- Restricted Category (see note 4)

23% MAC (0.52 m)
to
31% MAC (0.70 m )) at 2800 kg
27% MAC (0.61 m)
to
31% MAC (0.70 m)at 4200 kg
28% MAC (0.63 m)
to
31% MAC (0.70 m) at 4700 kg.
Straight line variation between points given.

Empty weight
CG range

None

Number of Seats

2 - One seat at +2.54 m and other at +3.40 m

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Max. Baggage

30 kg at +3.9 m

Hopper Capacity

- Normal Category: 1500 kg

- Restricted Category: 2000 kg

Fuel Capacity

standard tank

(total each wing)

(usable each wing)

207 l
200 l (at +0.96 m)

(total each wing)

(usable each wing)
(See note 1 for system unusable fuel)

363 l
356 l (at +0.96 m)

enlarged tank

Oil Capacity

70,0 l at -0.49 m (35 l unusable)

(See note 1 for system undrainable oil)

Control surface
Deflections

Aileron
Elevator
Rudder
Elev. trim
Ail. trim
Rud. Trim
Flaps

Equipment

The basic required equipment as described in the applicable

airworthiness regulations (see certification basis) must be installed in
the airplane for certification. In addition, the Brazilian Airplane
Flight Manual whose original issue was CACA approved on June
30, 1989, must be on board of the aircraft at all times. Anyone of
the agricultural or fire fighting dispersing equipment listed below
may be installed in the aircraft:

Up
Up
Left
Up
Up
Left
0 to

21 (1)
27 ( 1)
23 ( 1)
10 ( 1)
7.5 ( 2)
13 ( 2)
15 ( 1)

Down
Down
Right
Down
Down
Right

17 (1)
17 ( 1)
23 (1)
17 ( 1)
7.5 ( 2)
13 (2)

1. Mechanical system for spraying (P/N D98.000/01.0 or D98.000/02.0)

2. Mechanical system for dusting (P/N D98.000/06.0)
3. Electrohydraulic sys. for spraying (P/N D98.000/11.0 or P/N D98.000/18.0)
4. Electrohydraulic sys. for dusting (P/N D98.000/16.0)
5. Fire fighting installation (P/N D98.000/07.0 or D98.000/09.0)

Serial Numbers
Eligible

All aircraft S/N when in compliance with the Brazilian

requirements for acceptance of the WSK M18A aircraft
established in the CTA Report H10-1010, revision 05 dated
November 08, 89 or subsequent.

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III- MODEL M18B (Normal and restricted category - Agricultural and fire fighting
operations) - Approved June 28,1996.
Model M18B differs of model M18 by installation of modified horizontal tail and increased
up to 32% rear C.G. position.
Engine

1 WSK "PZL-KALISZ" ASz-62IR-M18, supercharged, nine

cylinders, air Cooled, reduction gear ratio: 0.687/1.

Fuel

Aviation fuel - 91 octanes minimum grade.

Oil

Aeroshell W 100 (see also the Brazilian Airplane Flight Manual).

Engine Limits
Takeoff (5 min)
Max. Cont.
Max. Cont.

SHP
(hp)

RPM
_____

MAP
(in Hg)

ALTITUDE
___(ft)____

967
793
812

2200
2100
2100

41.3
35.4
35.4

Sea Level
Sea Level
5000

Propeller

1 WSK "PZL-WARSZAWA" AW-2-30 four blades, constant speed

metallic propeller, nominal diameter 3.3m.

Airspeed Limits

- Normal Category (see note 4)

(IAS)

VNE (never exceed)

VNO (max. structural cruising)
VA (maneuvering)
VFE (max. flap extended)

km/h (knots)
275 (148)
225 (121)
223 (120)
194 (104)

- Restricted Category (see note 4)

VNE (never exceed )
VNO (max. operating speed)
VA (maneuvering)
Maximum Weights

km/h (knots)
225 (121)
194 (104)
194 (104)

- Normal Category (see note 4)

Takeoff
Landing

4200 kg
4200 kg

Restricted Category (see note 4)

Takeoff
Landing

5300 kg
4200 kg

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C.G. Range

- Normal Category (see note 4)

23% MAC (0.52 m) to 31% MAC (0.70 m) at 2800 kg
27% MAC (0.61 m) to 31% MAC (0.70 m) at 4200 kg
Straight line variation between points given.
- Restricted Category (see notes 4 and 5)
23% MAC (0.52 m) to 31% MAC (0.70 m) at 2800 kg
27% MAC (0.61 m) to 31% MAC (0.70 m) at 4200 kg
29.% MAC (0.65 m) to 31% MAC (0.70 m) at 5300 kg.
Straight line variation between points given.

Empty weight
CG range

None

Number of Seats

2 - ( 1 pilot and occupant in mechanics cabin)

(Check AFM Section 6 for weight & balance)

Max. Baggage

30 kg at + 4.00 m ( check AFM section 6 for lower loads)

Hopper Capacity

- Normal Category: 1500 kg

- Restricted Category: 2200 kg

Fuel Capacity

726 l ( Check AFM Section 6 for lower loads)

(See note 1 for system unusable fuel)

Oil Capacity

70,0 l at -0.49 m (35 l unusable)

(See note 1 for system undrainable oil)

Control surface
Deflections

Aileron
Up
Elevator
Up
Rudder
Left
Elev. trim
Up
Ail. trim
Up
Rud. Trim
Left
Flaps for Takeoff
for Landing

21 ( 1)
27 ( 1)
23 ( 1)
13 ( 1)
7.30 ( 2)
13 ( 2)
15
30

Down
Down
Right
Down
Down
Right

17 ( 1)
17 ( 1)
23 ( 1)
15 ( 1)
7.30 (2)
13 ( 2)

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Equipment

The basic required equipment as described in the applicable

airworthiness regulations (see certification basis) must be installed in
the airplane for certification. In addition, the Brazilian Airplane
Flight Manual whose original issue was CACA approved on June
18, 1996, must be on board of the aircraft at all times. Anyone of
the agricultural or fire fighting dispersing equipment listed below
may be installed in the aircraft:
1. Mechanical system for spraying (P/N D98.000/01.0, P/N 98.000/02.0,
P/N D98.000/03.0 or P/N D98.000/04.0)
2. Mechanical system for dusting (P/N D98.000/05.0 or D98.000/06.0)
3. Electrohydraulic sys. for spraying (P/N D98.000/10.0, P/N D98.000/11.0
or P/N D98.000/18.0)
4. Fire fighting installation (P/N D98.000/07.0 or D98.000/09.00)
5. Electrohydraulic sys. for dusting (P/N D98.000/13.0 or P/N D98.000/16.0 )

Serial Numbers
Eligible

All aircraft S/N when in compliance with the Brazilian

requirements for acceptance of the WSK M18B aircraft
established in the CTA Report H10-1010, revision 05 dated
November 08, 89 or subsequent.

DATA PERTINENT TO ALL MODELS

Datum

Wing leading edge.

MAC

2.261 m.

MAC Leading edge

4 mm from datum.

Leveling Means

Longitudinal: foot step leveled

Transverse : wing spar at center wing leveled.

Import Requirements

A Brazilian Airworthiness Certificate may be issued on the basis

of the Polish Central Administration of Civil Aviation (CACA)
Export Certificate
of Airworthiness signed by a CACA
representative and containing the
following statement: "The
airplane covered by this certificate has been examined and found
to conform to the Brazilian approved type design under Type
Certificate n 8904, and to be in condition for safe operation".

Certification Basis

RBHA 21.29 and the RBHA 23 up to Amendment 16 (Normal

Category) and RBHA 21.25 (Restricted Category) - see note 4.
Equivalent safety findings in respect to RBHA 23.1545(a), 23.781
and 23.777 (d) were accepted to permit the airspeed indicator not to
be marked in calibrated airspeed and the flap controls (push
buttons) to be installed in the throttle lever.

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NOTES
NOTE 1
MODEL M18/M18A/M18B

Unusable fuel in the system is 14 l (at + 0.152 m from datum).

Undrainable oil in the system is 1.9 l (at -0.135 m from datum).
NOTE 2
MODEL M18/M18A /M18B
All placards listed in the CTA report H10-1010 rev 5 or subsequent shall be installed in the
appropriated locations.
NOTE 3
MODEL M18/M18A/M18B

The airframe service life limit is 6000 flight hours, according to the document Brazilian Airplane
Description and Service Manual PZL M18/M18A/ M18B - DROMADER- equipped with ASz62IR-M18 engine, Airworthiness Limitations, Section 8, dated Nov. 30, 96. This airworthiness
limitation may not be changed without CTA approval.
NOTE 4
MODEL M18/M18A

The Normal Category approval is granted for the aircraft in clean configuration (no agricultural
equipment installed except hopper and its door) - Limit maneuvering load factors: + 3.4; - 1.4.
The Restricted Category approval is granted for all agricultural/fire fighting configurations listed
under paragraph "equipment". - Limit maneuvering load factors : + 3.0; - 1,2.
In the restricted category operations the observer seat shall not be occupied.
MODEL M18B

The Normal Category approval is granted for the aircraft in clean configuration (no agricultural
equipment installed except hopper and its door) - Limit maneuvering load factors: + 3.4; - 1.4.
The Restricted Category approval is granted for all agricultural/fire fighting configurations listed
under paragraph "equipment". - Limit maneuvering load factors : + 2.8; - 1.1.
In the restricted category operations the observer seat shall not be occupied.
NOTE 5
MODEL M18B
For the spraying version with AU-3000 AU-5000 atomizers, the rearmost C.G. position in 32%
MAC is permitted within the whole range of weights.
END

LUIZ ALBERTO C. MUNARETTO - Maj.-Av.

Chefe da Diviso de Homologao Aeronutica

Maj.-Brig.-do-Ar - REGINALDO DOS SANTOS

Diretor do CTA