# TCDS A30SO: Connair International - Type: Type certificate data sheet - Status: Current - Holder: Connair International - Revision: 2 - Revised: July 31, 2015 - Product: Aircraft, Large Airplane - Certification basis: Part 21, Part 91 - Data sheet PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/ef/b7/efb7e3a3cd5a387b15ee760b44bd679d001b1bff48c97b1e8658c1ef8c89f321 - FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/37043CB57F13FB8386257E9A00722C92.0001 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A30SO ## Models (1) As the data sheet lists them. - USAF KC-97G ## 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 Rev. No. 2 1 2 Reformatted 6/94. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION A30SO Revision 2 CONNAIR INTERNATIONAL USAF KC-97G July 31, 2015 TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET NO. A30SO Type Certificate Holder Connair International P.O. Box 131 Dothan, Alabama 36302 I. - Model USAF KC-97G (Boeing) (Restricted Category), approved September 20, 1984 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 at 2700 RPM adn 147 TPSI (Torque Pressure) Maximum Dry Power, Sea Level 3250 BHP at 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 VN = 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 Maximum Cargo Doors Open and Aerial Delivery Speed V = 155 knots IAS C.G. Range Operating 18.5% to 30.5% MAC Datum 50 in. fwd of nose (Distance from datum to nose jacking cone 228.6 in.) Leveling Means Indicator below floor in forward lower compartment (Station 356) Maximum Gross Weight Take Off = 153,000 lbs. Landing Weight (10 FPS Sink Speed) = 130,000 lbs. (8.3 FPS Sink Speed) = 264,000 lbs. (NOTE: Chart for Contact Sinking Speed between 130,000 and 153,000 lbs. provided in Flight Manual T.O. 1C-97G-1) Maximum Zero Fuel Weight = 128,000 lbs. (See Flight Manual for Fuel Loading distribution and limitations) A30SO Page 2 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 Movements Position Movement From Neutral Position in Degrees Trailing Edge Movement in inches Ailerons 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 15 (± 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 give above Up 3 ( ± ½) . 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 See Connair International Report No. 97, dated September 17, 1984 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, adn 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. A30SO Page 3 NOTE 2. A. This approval applies to USAF (Boeing) KC-97G airplanes with Connair International modification as described in Connair International Report No. 97, dated September 17, 1984. B. An additional data plate as described in Connair Report No. 97, page 2, dated September 17, 1984, ill be installed in the airplane adjacent to the existing data plate. C. 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. Liquids may be carried in the tanks installed in accordance with Connair International Report No. 97, dated September 17, 1984, adn when the installation is FAA approved. (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 an din clear view of the pilot: "This airplane must be operated as a restricted category airplane in compliance with FAR 91.39 and 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 175. 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... ``` ## ADs None name its models. --- 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.