- Holder
- USDA Forest Service
- Revision
- 3
- Revised
- January 16, 2008
- Status
- Current
- Product
- Aircraft · Large Airplane
- Certification basis
- Part 21, Part 25, Part 43, Part 91, Part 137
- Models
- 1
- Registered
- 2 aircraft
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Models · 1
| Model | Also known as | Note |
|---|---|---|
| P2V-5F (SP-2E) | Formerly Lockheed Aircraft Corp., then U. S. Department of Agriculture |
Airworthiness directives · 2
ADs whose products are models on this data sheet, matched by model and maker.
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Registry models that point at this data sheet, with their registered aircraft.
STCs approved under this data sheet · 4
STC SA2622NMInstallation of Precise Flight Pulselite Control Unit in landing/taxi system. (767-200 B17) (DHC-8 101)STC ST09037SCInstallation of two Curtiss-Wright R-3350-32WA engines.STC ST09038SCInstallation of two Westinghouse J34-WE-36 engines.STC ST163RMInstallation of 3100 gallon tank for fire retardant material delivery.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
A17EA
Revision 3
USDA Forest Service
(SP-2E) P2V-5F
January 16, 2008
RESTRICTED TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET NO. A17EA
This data sheet which is a part of Restricted Type Certifi cate No. A17EA prescribes conditi ons and limitations under which the
product for which the Restricted Type Certificate was issued meets the airworthiness require ments of the Federal Aviation
Regulations.
Type Certificate Holder USDA Forest Service
2 nd Floor, SW Wing
201 14 th Street SW
Washington, DC 20090-6090
Type Certificate Holder Record U. S. Department of Agriculture
Forest Service
Washington, D.C. 20250
I - Model P2V-5F (SP-2E) (Restricted Category) Approved 13 October 1971.
Engines 2 Curtiss-Wright R-3350-36WA
2 Westinghouse J34-WE-34
Fuel * MIL-G-5572 Grade 115/145
Engine limits * R-3350-36WA (Fuel Grade 115/145 Low Blower)
R.H.P.
R.P.M.
Man. Press.
(In. Hg.)
Altitude
(Ft.)
Takeoff (5 minutes) wet 3500 2900 57.5 Sea Level
Takeoff (5 minutes) wet 3500 2900 57.5 4500
Takeoff (5 minutes) dry 3250 2900 59.5 Sea Level
Takeoff (5 minutes) dry 3250 2900 59.5 4200
Maximum continuous 2600 2600 48.5 Sea Level
Maximum continuous 2640 2600 46.5 6500
*Fuel grade 100/130 is also eligible at lower power ratings. High blower and reverse
pitch operation are restricted to a maximum of 2600 r.p.m. See NAVWEPS 01-75
EDA-1 for Engine Operating Limits Tables.
Engine limits J-34-WE-34 (Sea Level Standard Day)
Static Thrust
Lb.
R.P.M.
Exhaust Gas Temp.
°F/°C
Takeoff (5 minutes) 2750 12500 (101%) **
Maximum continuous 2300 11800 (94.6%) **
Starting 1500/816
Acceleration 1400/760
**These limits are individually calibrated and therefore must be obtained from the log book
for each engine.
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Propeller and Hubs - 2 Hamilton Standard 24260
propeller limits Bl ades - 3 2J17H3-36S
Diameter Limits: 14 ft. 2 in. - no cutoff permitted
Continuous ground operation between 2000 and 2400 r.p.m. is prohibited.
Pitch Setting at 72 in. Station
Low Pitch + 16°
Feathered + 82°
Reverse - 22°
Airspeed limits Vmo (Maximum Operating) 242 m.p.h. (210 knots)
(C.A.S.)
Vfe (Flaps Extended 5°) 242 m.p.h. (210 knots)
Vfe (Flaps Extended 10°) 242 m.p.h. (210 knots)
Vfe (Flaps Extended 15°) 230 m.p.h. (200 knots)
Vfe (Flaps Extended 20°) 201 m.p.h. (175 knots)
Vfe (Flaps Extended 25°) 178 m.p.h. (155 knots)
Vfe (Flaps Extended 32°) 167 m.p.h. (145 knots)
Vle (Maximum Speed Landing 178 m.p.h. (155 knots)
Gear Extended)
Va (Maneuvering Speed) 184 m.p.h. (160 knots)
Vmc (Minimum Control Speed) 124 m.p.h. (108 knots)
Fire Retardant Dumping Envelope (See Note 2)
120 knots to 145 knots (Full Flaps)
120 knots to 150 knots (All Other Flap Settings)
Center of Gravity (26.0) to (38.0) at 80,000 lb.
(C.G. range) (19.4) to (38.0) at 61,800 lb.
Straight-line variation between points given
18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38
CENTER OF GRA VITY % M AC
48
52
56
60
64
68
72
76
80
84
88
61,800
19.4
80,000
26.0 38.0
Gross
Weight
lb. X 1000
Empty weight C.G. range None
Datum The reference datum is located at fuselage station 0
Mean aerodynamic chord The leading edge of th e M.A.C. is located at fuselage station 330.1
(M.A.C.)
The length of the M.A.C. is 126.2 inch.
Leveling means Longitudinal : Use the leveling hook in the nose gear wheel well
Lateral : Level airplane laterally by adjusting wing jacks
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Maximum weights Takeoff 80,000 lb.
Landing 67,000 lb.
Minimum crew Two (Pilot and Co-Pilot)
Number of seats None
Maximum baggage None
Fuel capacity ***
No. Total Fuel
Tanks Gal. Gal. Lb.
Center section 2 790 1580 9480
Main (outboard wing panel) 2 715 1430 8580
Total Permanent Tankage 3010 18060
***Arm variable - refer to individual airplane weight and balance data.
Wing tip fuel tanks or bomb bay fuel tanks are not approved.
Oil capacity ****
No. Total Oil
Tanks Gal. Gal. Lb.
Bureau Number 124856 through
128422
Nacelle Tank 2 60 120 852
(Expansion space) 2 27 - -
Auxiliary Tank 1 35 35 249
(Expansion space) 1 4 - -
Bureau Number 131400 and
subsequent
Nacelle tank 2 80 160 1136
(Expansion space) 2 20 - -
Jet Pod Oil Tank 2 1.38 2.75 20.6
****Arm variable - refer to indivi dual airplane weight and balance data.
Water injection No. Total ADI
Tank capacity (ADI) Tanks Gal. Gal. Lb.
Nacelle Tank 2 25 50 375
Fluid - 50% Federal Specificati on O-M-232 Grade A 50% Distilled Water
Control surface movements Aileron Up 20° Down 18.5°
Aileron Trim Tab Up 15°45' + 2° Down 16°20' + 2°
Aileron Spring Tab Down 20°
Flaps Down 32°
Spoilers Up 55° - 60°
Elevator Up 27°37' + 1 1/2° Down 27° + 1 1/2°
Elevator Trim Panel Up 7° (+ 1/4° -0°) Down 3° (+ 1/4° -0)
Rudder Left 21° Right 21°
Rudder Trim Tab Left 10° Right 10°30'
Serial Nos. eligible All U.S. Na vy Bureau Nos. (See Notes 4 and 5)
A17EA 4 of 5
Certification basis 14 Code of Fede ral Regulations (CFR) part 21 & 21.25 (a) (2) and (b) (2). CAR Part 4B
as effective Oct. 1, 1959. FAR 21.50 (b), 25.571 and 25.1529 to Amendment 25-54 as
effective Sept. 11, 1980 (see Note 3). Type Certificate No. A17EA issued 13 October
1971 for the special purpose of forest and wildlife conservation (aerial dispensing of
fluids) under FAR Part 91. Da te of Application: 8 July 1970.
Production basis None
Equipment The basic required equipm ent as prescribed in the applicable airworthiness regulations
(see Certification Basis) must be inst alled in the aircraft for certification.
Equipment necessary for the particular speci al purpose operation must be installed. See
Note 5.
NOTE 1. The current weight and balance report including a lis t of equipment included in certificated empty weight, and
loading instructions when necessary must be provided for in each aircraft at the time of original airworthiness
certification.
NOTE 2. The aircraft shall be operated in accordance with the Navy Flight Handbook NAVWEPS 01-75 EDA-1 for the
SP-2E Neptune dated 1 Sept ember 1965 and in conjunction with the Flight Manual Supplement required for
the special purpose.
NOTE 3. Revise. For FAR Part 91 operations, the aircraft mu st be maintained in accordance with the Instructions for
Continued Airworthiness as specified in AAS-IC A-05-001 which is certified to the requirements of FAR
25.571 and 25.1529. This document specifies mandatory replacements and inspection intervals which are not
subject to change without the express approval of the F AA. All maintenance, struct ural repair, alteration and
modification to those areas specified in AAS-ICA-05- 001 must be performed to the requirements of FAR
25.571 and FAR 25.1529.
NOTE 4. Prior to civil certification, compliance with the following Department of the Navy P-2 Service Bulletins,
Aircraft Bulletins, Aircraft Servi ce Changes, Engine and Propeller Bu lletins and Powerplant Changes in
addition to the P-2 "Maintenance Requirement Cards NA01-75EEB-6 Series" must be established.
Airframe Bulletins
2, 3, 6,10 Rev. A, 11, 31, 31 Am. 1; 40, 43, 45, 47, 48, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 67, 70, 72, 73, 75, 76 Am.1, 79, 80*,
81, 84, 94, 99, 99 Am. 1, 100, 108, 109, 110, 113, 116, 117, 118.
*Partial compliance required (Reference U.S. Navy Speed Letter to Federal Aviation Administration (EA-212)
dated 15 October 1971).
Aircraft Bulletins
150, 221
Aircraft Service Changes
378, 378A, 383, 385, 398, 399, 434, 463, 521, 540, 598, 601, 622, 658, 714, 735, 751, 756, 807, 819, 820, 826,
830B, 848, 848A, 851, 852, 852A, 854, 862, 885, 903, 910, 912, 922, 924**, 924 Am . 1**, 940, 943, 951,
955A, 984**.
**Applicable only to stainless steel nacelles.
R-3350 Engine Bulletins
424, 753A, 754
J-34 Turbo-Jet Engine Bulletins
177, 177 Am. 1, 261, 336, 336 Am. 1, 376, 376 Am. 1, 379
J-34 Powerplant Changes
16, 17
Hamilton Standard Propeller Bulletins
422B, 444, 476A, 486, 488, 489, 491, 505A
A17EA 5 of 5
NOTE 5. Modification to these aircraft or special equipment will be necessary, reference FAR 21.25(a)(2), prior to civil
airworthiness certification for the special purpose of fo rest and wildlife conservation (aerial dispensing of
fluids) and for any other FAA approved special purpose operation.
The fire retardant tank and installation in accordance with Rosenbalm Aviation, Inc.
Drawing List "P2V-5 Aerial Tanker" date d 8 December 1971 together with the Rosenbalm
Aviation, Inc. Installation Instructions "C onversion of P2V-5 A/C to Aerial Tanker General
Instructions" dated 8 December 1971 is an a pproved modification for the special purpose of
forest and wildlife conservation (aerial dispensing of fluids). Lockheed Model SP-2E (P2V-5F) Air
Tanker Conversion U. S. Forest Service F light Manual Supplement #1, dated 13 October 1971
is required for this special purpose. "This modification is approved only for one
aircraft, manufacturer's S/N 5044, Navy Bureau No. 124904."
NOTE 6. Restricted aircraft airworthiness certificates i ssued are effective as long as maintenance and preventive
maintenance, replacement times and inspection intervals are performed in accordance with “P2V-5 Instructions
for Continued Airworthiness” AAS-ICA-05-001, “Maint enance Requirement Cards NA01-75EEB-6 Series”,
Department of the Navy Service Bulletins Nos. 116, 117, and 118; and FAR Parts 21, 43 and 91.
NOTE 7. No agricultural aircraft operati ons shall be conducted unless approval ha s been issued under provisions of FAR
Part 137.
NOTE 8. The FAA representative responsible for the issuance of Restricted Ai rworthiness Certificates shall make Notes
6 and 7 part of the operating limitations issued with the Airworthiness Certificate.
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