{"product_id":"aeronautica-macchi-mb320-factory-manuals-collection","title":"Aeronautica Macchi M.B.320 — Factory Manuals Collection","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAeronautica Macchi M.B.320 — Factory Manuals Collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the rarest postwar Italian civil aircraft ever documented in primary-source form. The Aermacchi M.B.320 was a twin-engine executive and utility transport designed by \u003cstrong\u003eErmanno Bazzocchi\u003c\/strong\u003e for \u003cstrong\u003eAeronautica Macchi, Varese\u003c\/strong\u003e — only \u003cstrong\u003e8 examples were ever built\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a handful exported to operators including East African Airways. This Living Collection brings together the surviving factory documentation for this exceptional aircraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDocuments in This Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIstruzioni e Norme per il Montaggio, la Regolazione e la Manutenzione del Velivolo Bimotore M.B.320\u003c\/strong\u003e — con Annesse Norme per il Pilotaggio\u003cbr\u003eAeronautica Macchi, Varese · Dicembre 1952\u003cbr\u003eLanguage: Italian · Assembly, rigging, maintenance \u0026amp; pilot operating norms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePresentazione — Velivolo Aer. Macchi M.B.320\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAeronautica Macchi, Varese · c. 1949\u003cbr\u003eLanguage: Italian · Factory presentation document, original issue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAermacchi Production Register — M.B.308 Series (with M.B.320 lineage context)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eC\/N \u0026amp; Registration cross-reference list · Compiled from historical registries\u003cbr\u003eLanguage: English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAircraft Technical Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eAirframe \u0026amp; Structure\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfiguration: Low-wing cantilever monoplane — all-wooden construction with molded plywood skins over wooden ribs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWing geometry: Thin-profile, inherited from the M.B.308 lineage — highly streamlined but labor-intensive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLanding gear: Fully retractable tricycle system with oscillating-fork nose wheel assembly for rough-field absorption\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCabin: Greenhouse-style enclosure with superior external visibility for pilot and co-pilot\/passengers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003ePowerplant\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 × Continental E185 air-cooled, horizontally-opposed flat-six piston engines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput: 138 kW (185 hp) per engine at maximum takeoff RPM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFuel induction: Pressure carburetor for uniform distribution across horizontal cylinders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePropellers: Two-blade, variable-pitch, constant-speed — optional full-feathering for single-engine failure drag mitigation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eHandling \u0026amp; Stability\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean longitudinal stability; demands immediate rudder input during single-engine-out operations (V\u003csub\u003emc\u003c\/sub\u003e critical velocity)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlight controls: Conventional dual cable-actuated ailerons, elevators, and rudder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlaps: Hydraulically operated for high-lift performance on steep approaches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003ePerformance Data — ISA, Maximum Gross Weight\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMetric\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSI\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eImperial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e322 km\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200 mph \/ 174 kn\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCruise Speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e285 km\/h at 2,000 m (70% power)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e177 mph at 6,600 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,000 km\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e620 mi \/ 540 nmi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eService Ceiling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5,200 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17,100 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRate of Climb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,000 m in 3 min 8 s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3,300 ft in 3 min 8 s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEmpty Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,490 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3,285 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGross Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2,250 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4,960 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal Fuel Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e110 US gal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003eRegulatory Notice:\u003c\/strong\u003e Under FAA 14 CFR § 43.13 and EASA Part-M, any mechanic performing maintenance on an active aircraft must use current, manufacturer-approved revision-controlled data. This archival document does not satisfy that requirement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an archival, static-copy edition fixed at its original publication date. Intended for historical reference, flight simulation, museum restoration, and educational use only. Not approved for active airworthiness maintenance under FAA 14 CFR § 43.13, EASA Part-M, or equivalent international regulations. Operators of active aircraft must use current, revision-controlled publications from the Type Certificate holder or an authorized distributor.\u003cbr\u003e\nLiving Collections with Free Lifetime Updates — Please review our Disclaimer and Export Notice before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Online Aviation Library","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53610869064027,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4788\/3867\/files\/aermacchi-m-b-320-square-dual-photo-banner.png?v=1784268405","url":"https:\/\/onlineaviationlibrary.com\/products\/aeronautica-macchi-mb320-factory-manuals-collection","provider":"Online Aviation Library","version":"1.0","type":"link"}