# TCDS A21WE: Aero Union Corporation

- Type: Type certificate data sheet
- Status: Current
- Holder: Aero Union Corporation
- Revision: 5
- Revised: February 10, 2003
- Product: Aircraft, Large Airplane
- Certification basis: Part 21
- Registered aircraft: 2, by the registry models matched to it (OpenAirDocs)
- Data sheet PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/38/60/3860a7b5ed39946551058431714f051ce208805b7cc5223d62f7fba34500f12b
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/A9C1F0958B217E5986256D02005FD32D.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A21WE

## Models (2)

As the data sheet lists them.

- C-119G
- C-119C

## What the data sheet says

From the PDF's text layer, line by line; tables lose their columns. The PDF is the record.

```text
P a g e  N o . 1234
Rev. No. 5 - 4 -
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
A21WE
Revision 5
FAIRCHILD
C-119C
C-119G
February 10, 2003
TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET NO. A21WE
This data sheet which is a part of type certificate No. A21WE prescribes conditions and limitations under which the product for 
which the type certificate was issued meets the airworthiness requirements of the Federal Aviation Regulations.
Type Certificate Holder Aero Union Corporation
100 Lockheed Avenue
Chico, California 95973
I - MODEL C-119C (RESTRICTED CATEGORY) Approved March 11, 1970
Engine 2 - Pratt & Whitney R4360-20 WD
Fuel 115/145 Minimum Grade Aviation Gasoline
Engine limits 2700 rpm (3500 hp) Take-off (5 minutes) (Rich Setting)
2550 rpm (2650 hp) Sea Level (Rich Setting)
2550 rpm (2355 hp) 10,000 ft. Alt. (Rich Setting)
2550 rpm (2100 hp) 14,000 ft. Alt. (Rich Setting)
2550 rpm (2145 hp) 20,000 ft. Alt. (Rich Setting)
Propeller Hamilton Standard 24260-611 or 619
Blades 2J17Y3-26R or 2J17AE3-26R
Airspeed limits Vne - Never exceed 225 mph (195 knots)
Vc  - Structural Cruising 203 mph (176 knots)
Va  - Maneuver 187 mph (162 knots)
Flaps or gear extended 161 mph (140 knots)
Max speed aerial delivery
Doors Open 150 mph (130 knots)
C.G. range Aft of datum +318.3" to +335.2" at all Wts.
Datum Fus. Sta. 0 (103.8" forward of jig point fitting on front jack pad)
Max. gross wt. (Aft 71,500 lb. (take-off) and 69,970 lb. (landing) Cargo Doors On)
See NOTE 1(a).
Max. zero fuel wt. 62,724 lb. (Outer wing tanks to be full before fuel is added to inner wing tanks)
Leveling means Eye bolt at cabin ceiling station 310 for plumb bob suspension to crosslined plates under 
cargo floor between stations 310 and 333.
No. seats Limited to the Flight Crew & number of persons essential to perform the intended 
function of this operation.  Cargo Handlers - must wear safety harnesses that are secured 
to aircraft structure during all drop operations.

A21WE Page 2 of 4
I - MODEL C-119C (RESTRICTED CATEGORY)    (cont'd)
Fuel capacity 3624 Gal. total - 2 outboard fuel tanks 855 Gal.
each (+354.5) - 2 inboard fuel tanks 457 Gal.
each (+354.5) - 2 auxiliary fuel tanks in fuselage 
500 Gal. each (+338.0).
Oil capacity 120 gal. total - 2 n acelle A/C Serial No. Applicable
tanks 60 gal. each (+461.3)
48-319 thru 51-2584
120 gal. total - 2 nacelle
tanks 60 gal. each (+338.4) 51-2587 and subsequent
Cargo capacity See T.O. 1C-119B-5 Section III
Control surface movements Aileron Up 24° + 1° Down 12° +  1°
  (See Sec. VIII T.O. Flettner Tab Up 17° + 4° -2° Down 30° + 6° -2°
  1C-119C-2-1, Trim Tab Up 15° + 1 1/2° *Down 15° +  1 1/2°
  Page 8-4) Elevator Up 24 1/2° + 1 1/2° Down 20 1/2° +  1 1/2°
Spring Tab Up 17° + 0° -5° Down 24° + 2° -0°
Trim Tab Up 12° + 2° Down 22° +  2°
Rudder Right 25° + 2° -0° Left 20° + 2° -0°
Spring Tab Right 5° + 1° Left 5° + 1°
Trim Tab Right 10 1/2° + 1° Left 10 1/2° +  1°
Wing Flaps Take-off Down 15°
Landing Down 40°
*48-319 thru 50-161, Aileron Tab Spec. on 50-162 and subsequent is Down 12° ± 1 1/2°.
Serial Nos. eligible 48-319 thru 48-355
49-101 thru 49-199
50-119 thru 50-171
51-2532 thru 51-2584
51-2587 thru 51-2661
51-8233 thru 51-8273
II - MODEL C-119G (RESTRICTED CATEGORY) Approved September 29, 1971
Engine 2 - Wright R-3550-89, -89A
Fuel 115/145 Minimum Grade Aviation Gasoline
 Engine limits 2900 rpm (3500 hp) Take-off (5 minutes) Low Blower
 2600 rpm (2600 hp) Sea Level (Low Blower)
 2600 rpm (2400 hp) 10,000 ft. Alt. (High Blower)
 2600 rpm (2400 hp) 14,000 ft. Alt. (High Blower)
 2400 rpm (1780 hp) 20,000 ft. Alt. (High Blower)
Propeller Aeroproducts A6441FN-C2
Airspeed limits Vne - Never exceed 225 mph (195 knots)
Vc  - Structural Cruising 203 mph (176 knots)
Va  - Maneuver 187 mph (162 knots)
Flaps or gear extended 161 mph (140 knots)
Max speed aerial delivery
Doors Open 150 mph (130 knots)
C.G. range Aft of datum +318.3" to +335.2" at all Wts.
Datum Fus. Sta. 0 (103.8" forward of jig point fitting on front jack pad)

Page 3 of 4 A21WE
II - MODEL C-119G (RESTRICTED CATEGORY)     (cont'd)
Max. gross wt. (Aft 71,500 lb. (take-off) and 69,970 lb. (landing) Cargo Doors On)
See NOTE 1(b).
 Max. zero fuel wt. 61,240 lb. (Outer wing tanks to be full before fuel is added to inner wing tanks)
 
Leveling means Eye bolt at cabin ceiling station 310 for plumb bob suspension to crosslined plates under 
cargo floor between stations 310 and 333.
No. seats Limited to the Flight Crew & number of persons essential to perform the intended 
function of this operation.  Cargo Handlers - must wear safety harnesses that are secured 
to aircraft structure during all drop operations.
Fuel capacity 3624 Gal. total - 2 outboard fuel tanks 855 Gal.
each (+354.5) - 2 inboard fuel tanks 457 Gal.
each (+354.5) - 2 auxiliary fuel tanks in fuselage 
500 Gal. each (+338.0). 
Oil capacity Applicable Serial No.
120 gal. total - 2 nacelle 51-2662  thru 51-8030
tanks 60 gal. each (+338.4) 51-8098  thru 51-6168
51-17365 thru 51-17367
52-6000  thru 52-6003
53-8069  thru 53-8132
109 Gal. total - 2 nacelle 51-8031 thru 51-8097
tanks 54.5 gal. each (+338.4) 52-5840  thru 52-5954
(Applies to aircraft with 52-6004  thru 52-7884
 Manufacturer's Serial No's. listed 53-8133  thru 53-8156
 below)
Cargo capacity See T.O. 1C-119G-1 Section V.
Control surface movements Aileron Up 24° + 1° Down 12° +  1°
  (See Sec. VIII T.O. Flettner Tab Up 17° + 4° -2° Down 30° + 6° -2°
  1C-119C-2-1, Trim Tab Up 15° + 1 1/2° Down 12° +  1 1/2°
  Page 8-4) Elevator Up 24 1/2° + 1 1/2° Down 20 1/2° +  1 1/2°
Spring Tab Up 17° + 0° -5° Down 24° + 2° -0°
Trim Tab Up 12° + 2° Down 22° +  2°
Rudder Right 25° + 2° -0° Left 20° + 2° -0°
Spring Tab Right 5° + 1° Left 5° + 1°
Trim Tab Right 10 1/2° + 1° Left 10 1/2° +  1°
Wing Flaps Take-off Down 15°
Landing Down 40°
Serial Nos. eligible Air Force Serial No's.  Manufacturer's Serial No's.
51-2662  thru 51-8168 For aircraft exported and returned to
51-17365 thru 51-17367 United States:
52-6000  thru 52-7884 10676-10678
52-5840  thru 52-5954 10735-10738
53-8069  thru 53-8156 10773-10776
10823-10825
10859-10861
10870-10872
10905-10908
10942-10945
10954-10957
10992-10994

A21WE Page 4 of 4
SPECIFICATIONS PERTINENT TO ALL MODELS (EXCEPT WHERE NOTED)
Certification basis FAR 21.25(a)(2) effective 1 February 1965
Application for Type Certificate dated 21 March 1968.
Production basis None.  
Prior to original certification of each aircraft,  an FAA representative must perform an 
inspection for workmanship, materials, and conformity with the approved technical data. 
Equipment The basic required equipment as prescribed in the applicable Airworthiness Regulations 
(see Certification Basis) must be installed in the aircraft for certification.  
For the C-119C, an FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual Supplement
dated July 19, 1974 is required in addition to the operating
limitations specified in Sec. V of T.O. 1C-119C-1.
For the C-119G, an FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual Supplement
dated 29 September 1971 is required in addition to the operating
limitations specified in Sec. V of T.O. 1C-119G-1.
NOTE 1. (a) Current weight and balance report and loading instructions for Model C-119C aircraft must agree with 
data on pages 16 thru 31 of Sec. III, T.O. 1C-119B-5.
(b) Instructions for Model C-119G aircraft must agree with Sec. V of T.O. 1C-119G-1.
NOTE 2. (a) This approval applies to:
(1) Basic Air Force Airplane with no modification other than the internal floor rollers per Aero Union 
Corporation Dwg. No's. 7000 & 7001 and
(2) Airplane certificated for special purpose of forest and wildlife conservation, with following 
limitations:
a.  Aft cargo door must be "ON" aircraft.
(b) In addition to the operating limitations in this data sheet, area, economic, passenger and other appropriate 
operating limitations in accordance with FAR 21.25 shall be shown on placards or listing accessible to the 
pilot.
(c) The following placards must be displayed in front of and in clear view of the pilot:
(1) "This airplane must be operated as a restricted category airplane in compliance with the operating 
limitations stated in the form of placards, markings, and manuals."
(d) Red radial line required on airspeed indicator at 195 Kts. (225 mph).
.....END.....
```

## ADs (1, in force first)

- [AD 81-18-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-18-06): Aileron Control System · Aero Union C-119C, C-119G, C-119G-3E and 3 more. Effective Sep 10, 1981

## Registered aircraft by registry model (OpenAirDocs)

- [Fairchild C-119G](https://openairdocs.org/model/fairchild-c-119g): 2 aircraft (registry code 3372108)
- [Fairchild C-119C](https://openairdocs.org/model/fairchild-c-119c): 0 aircraft (registry code 3372106)

## STCs approved under this data sheet (8)

- [STC SA2915WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2915WE): Installation of a 2400 gallon fire retardant tank assembly.. United Aeronautical Corporation
- [STC SA2996WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2996WE): Installation of a 2400 gallon fire retardant tank assembly.. United Aeronautical Corporation
- [STC SA2997WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2997WE): Installation of a 2400 gallon fire retardant tank assembly.. United Aeronautical Corporation
- [STC SA1533NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1533NM): Installation of Hamilton Standard Hydromatic propeller 43H60-603 and integral oil controls.. Hawkins & Powers Avn Inc
- [STC SA74RM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA74RM): Modification of floor and bottom fuselage for water and chemical tank installation.. Hawkins & Powers Avn Inc
- [STC SA20RM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA20RM): Install Westinghouse J-34-WE36 jet engines on top of center line of fuselage.. Hawkins & Powers Avn Inc
- [STC SA49RM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA49RM): Operation with cargo door removed.. Hawkins & Powers Avn Inc
- [STC SA46RM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA46RM): Operation with cargo door removed.. Hawkins & Powers Avn Inc

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