# TCDS A17EA: USDA Forest Service - Type: Type certificate data sheet - Status: Current - Holder: USDA Forest Service - Revision: 3 - Revised: January 16, 2008 - Product: Aircraft, Large Airplane - Certification basis: Part 21, Part 25, Part 43, Part 91, Part 137 - Registered aircraft: 2, by the registry models matched to it (OpenAirDocs) - Data sheet PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/8b/d5/8bd559a9c7941e97060f57407f73d938cbb246a3c386ca93484fac58bb6f6309 - FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/D9ED0F62D5B6FFD886257410004EA92A.0001 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A17EA ## Models (1) As the data sheet lists them. - P2V-5F (SP-2E) ## What the data sheet says From the PDF's text layer, line by line; tables lose their columns. The PDF is the record. ```text Page No. 1 2 3 4 5 Rev. No. 3 1 1 3 2 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. A17EA 2 of 5 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 A17EA 3 of 5 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. .....END..... ``` ## ADs (2, in force first) - [AD 2012-03-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-03-51): Wings · Aero Union SP-2H (P2V-7), SP-2H (P2V-7), SP-2H (P2V-7) and 4 more. Effective Mar 2, 2012 - [AD 2002-19-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-19-13): Left and Right lower wing surface · Aero Union SP-2H (P2V-7), SP-2H (P2V-7), SP-2H (P2V-7) and 4 more. Effective Oct 1, 2002 ## Registered aircraft by registry model (OpenAirDocs) - [Lockheed P2V-5F](https://openairdocs.org/model/lockheed-p2v-5f): 2 aircraft (registry code 5260110) ## STCs approved under this data sheet (4) - [STC SA2622NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2622NM): Installation of Precise Flight Pulselite Control Unit in landing/taxi system. (767-200 B17) (DHC-8 101). Precise Flight Inc. - [STC ST09037SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST09037SC): Installation of two Curtiss-Wright R-3350-32WA engines.. Neptune, Inc - [STC ST09038SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST09038SC): Installation of two Westinghouse J34-WE-36 engines.. Neptune, Inc - [STC ST163RM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST163RM): Installation of 3100 gallon tank for fire retardant material delivery.. Evergreen Air Center Inc --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.