Pietenpol Air Camper B4A - Specifications

N12937 was built by B. H. Pietenpol and the first of the “improved” models that used a split axle landing gear. It’s primary construction material is wood with metal fittings, covered with fabric and finished with dope. The following specifications are form 1933 Pietenpol sales materials.

Seating	2-Place Tandem - Open Cockpit
Color	Orange/Black
Wing Span	29 ft.
Empty Weight	610 lbs.
Gross Weight	1000 lbs.
Powerplant	Model A Ford (Fuel & Oil systems adapted for an airplane)
Maximum Speed	90 mph
Cruise Speed	70 mph
Landing Speed	40 mph

ORIGINAL AIR CAMPER PLANS SPECIFICATIONS

Engine:	Ford Model A (Over 30 types of engines have been adapted by builders)
Length Overall:	17 ft. 8 in.
Height Overall:	6 ft. 6 in.
Wing Span:	29 ft.
Wing Chord:	5 ft.
Wing Area	135 sq. ft.
Gross Weight:	995 lbs.
Empty Weight:	610 lbs.
Useful Load:	385 lbs.
Payload w/10 gal. fuel:	325 lbs.
With Pietenpol wood propeller:
Maximum Speed:	100 mph
Cruise Speed:	90 mph
Climb Light Load:	Over 500 ft. first minute
Climb Full Load:	Over 200 ft. first minute
Landing Speed	40 mph
Fuel Capacity:	10 –18 gal.
Oil Capacity:	N/A
Service Ceiling	N/A
Cruising Range:	N/A