TCDS A24SO

Page No. 1 2 3 Rev. 1 - 1 Reformatted 6/94. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION A24SO Revision 1 CENTER EQUITIES CORP. USAF KC-97G July 31, 2015 TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET NO. A24SO Type Certificate Holder Center Equities Corp. Suite 234 Two Northside 75 Atlanta, GA 30318 I. Model USAF KC-97G (Boeing) (Restricted Category), approved March 8, 1983 Engines 4 P & W R-4360-59B Fuel Aviation Gasoline 115/145 Grade For Alternate Fuels see T.O. 1C-97G-1 Section V Engine Limits Maximum Wet Power, Sea Level 3500 BHP @ 2700 RPM and 247 TPSI (Torque Pressure) Maximum Dry Power, Sea Level 3250 BHP @ 2700 RPM and 230 TPSI (Torque Pressure) See Airplane Flight Manual T.O. 1C-97G-1 and Appendix T.O. 1C97G-1-1 Part 2 for complete engine power and performance data. Propellers 4 Hamilton Standard 34G60, Blade No. R-C7021D-8 See T.O. 1C-97G-1 Section V for limitations Airspeed Limits Vne = 302 knots or Mach 0.62 whichever is less Va = 206 knots IAS Maneuvering Vf = 155 knots IAS for 55% to 100% flaps = 190 knots IAS with flaps to 55% Vlo = 200 knots IAS Landing Gear Extension Speed M axi mum Cargo Doors Open and A eri al Del i very Speed V = 155 knots IAS C.G. Range Operating Range 18.5% to 30.5% MAC Datum 50 inches forward of nose (Distance from datum to nose jacking cone 228.6 inches) L evel i ng M eans Indicator below floor in forward lower compartment (Sta. 356) Maximum Gross Weight Take Off = 153,000 lbs. Landing Weight (10 FPS Sink Speed) = 130,000 lbs. (8.3 FPS Sink Speed) = 153,000 lbs. (NOTE: Chart for Contact Sinking Speed between 130,000 and 153,000 lbs. provided in Flight Manual T.O. 1C-97G-1) A24SO Page 2 Maximum Zero Fuel Weight = 128,000 lbs. (See Flight Manual for Fuel Loading distribution and limitations) Minimum Crew Pilot, Copilot, and Flight Engineer and the number of persons essential to perform the special purpose operation. Fuel Capacity 7,790 gallons total - 2 outboard tanks 1,770 gallons each - 2 inboard tanks 1,520 gallons each - 1 Center Wing tank 1,210 gallons Oil Capacity 186 gallons total - 4 engine tanks 32.5 gallons each - 2 transfer tanks 56 gallons Cargo Capacity See Flight Manual T.O. 1C-97G-1 Section V CONTROL SURFACE POSITION MOVEMENT FROM NEUTRAL POSITION IN DEGREES TRAILING EDGE MOVEMENT IN INCHES Aileron Up 25 (± 1) 9.22 (± .38) Down 25 (± 1) 9.22 (± .38) Aileron Trim Tabs Up 5.5 (± 1) .78 (± .06) Down 5 (± 1) .75 (± .06) Elevators Up 20 (± 1) 12.45 (± .62) Down 15 (± 1) 9.36 (± .62) Elevator Trim Tabs Right Up 12 (± 2) 2.55 (± .43) Down 12 (± 2) 2.55 (± .43) Left - Wing Flaps Up, Neutral position of trim tab with elevator in neutral position Up 1.5 (± .5/-.25) .32 (± .11/-.05) Wing Flaps Down 45 degrees, elevator in neutral position measured from position given above Up 3 (± 1/2) .64 (± .11) Rudder (By pedal with rudder boost on) Right 22 (± 1) 24.94 (± 1.12) Left 22 (± 1) 24.94 (± 1.12) (By trim knob with rudder boost on) Right 15.5 (± 1/-1.5) 17.62 (+ 1.11/-1.69) Left 15.5 (± 1/-1.5) 17.62 (+ 1.11/-1.69) Rudder Tab Right 20 (± 1) 2.95 (± .15) Left 20 (± 1) 2.95 (± .15) Wing Flaps Down 45 (± 2) Serial Numbers Eligible USAF Serial Number 53-244 Certification Basis FAR 21.25(a)(2) dated May 1974, Amendment 21-1 through 21-53 Production Basis None - Prior to original airworthiness certification of each aircraft, an FAA representative must perform inspection for workmanship, materials and conformity with the approved technical data, and witness a flight check. Equipment The basic required equipment as prescribed in the applicable Airworthiness Regulations (See Certification Basis), must be installed in the aircraft for certification. In addition, Airplane Flight Manual, T.O. 1C-97G-1, must be included in the airplane. NOTE 1. Current weight and balance report and loading instructions for Model USAF KC-97G aircraft will agree with Section V of T.O. 1C-97G-1 Manual. NOTE 2. A. This approval applies to USAF (Boeing) KC-97G airplanes with Center Equities Corporation modification as described in Report No. 83-0111, dated March 8, 1983, or later FAA approved revision. A24SO Page 3 B. Airplane to be certified for the special purpose of carrying cargo, consisting of minerals, equipment, agriculture, aquatic creatures, animals, perishable goods, and other hardwares from one destination to another. (1) Operation over densely populated areas will be avoided. (2) 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. (3) The following placard will be displayed in front of and in clear view of the pilot: "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." (4) Carriage of hazardous material is prohibited unless compliance is shown with applicable Regulations in Code of Federal Regulations Title 49, Part 715. NOTE 3. The aircraft will be serviced and maintained in accordance with USAF T.O. 1C-97(K)E(C)-2-1. NOTE 4. On July 29, 2015 a search of all FAA files and records was conducted and no type design records were found. ...END...