Skywagoners, I'm doing the panel decals for my 1954. Higher graphics is making them.
The parts manual lists a "category placard" with a part number. I've looked up the part number and can't find what it supposed to say. Can any of you guys tell me what your panel stuff says, especially the category placard, for that era? Thanks!

The verbiage for required placards can be found in the TCDS for the airplane. For a 180, 180A, 180B the following placard must be displayed "This airplane must be operated as a normal category airplane in compliance with the Flight Manual." There's a couple more required placards so just check the TCDS. You can find it with a quick Google search.

Yup, Note 2 on page 14 in the C180 TCDS. Specifically 2A(1) addresses 180, 180A, & 180B placards.

Besides the one Rob cited, also:

"No acrobatic maneuvers, including spins, approved."

and

"Both tanks on for takeoff and landing."

Every so often, I think there should be a big placard right in front of the pilot of all airplanes, which says, "Don't do something stupid!"

Cary

I'll check the type cert again. Missed that last one but it's probably there....

My 1965 Citabria 7ECA (100 HP Continental O-200) has a placard that reads something to the effect of "Do not exceed 135 mph in inverted flight." This on an airplane that has no inverted systems, and only does about 95 mph IAS (about 110 mph TAS) with WOT @ Sea Level.

I know it's "possible" but really, FAA, THAT was the one you were worried about?