Carpenter Special Serial number 3 N63Y was built in 1933. The third aircraft built by Walter Staib. Each side of the aircraft has four flying wires and three landing wires, plus N struts. The upper wing is mounted on six cabanes, forming two pylons. It was powered by a Continental C-85 in 1955.
Originally installed was a Continental A-50 engine. Registration N63Y(X), the black and white biplane, called “Little Dea-Dea”, has a fuselage construction of steel tubing and wood stringers, wooden wings and the whole aircraft is fabric covered. Fuel is in a 12 USG wing tank and a 12 USG header tank.
In 1949 Charles E. Rawson bought the Special for $1800, recovered it, and installed a 125 hp Warner Scarab. He later scrapped the Warner as tired out and installed an 85 hp Continental. Rawson also installed Cessna 140 wheels and brakes, and Stinson 108 wheel pants.
Carpenter MLC-3
Engine: Continental C-85-12, 85 hp
Wingspan upper: 21 ft 0 in
Wingspan lower: 19 ft 9 in
Length: 19 ft 6 in
Height: 7 ft 10 in
Wheel tread: 5 ft 8 in
Max speed: 110 mph
Cruise: 100 mph
Landing speed: 65 mph
Fuel capacity: 24 USG
Cruise range: 325 mi
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