# TCDS A5NW: Starbird Inc.

- Type: Type certificate data sheet
- Status: Current
- Holder: Starbird Inc.
- Revision: 4
- Revised: June 29, 1981
- Product: Aircraft, Large Airplane
- Certification basis: Part 21
- Data sheet PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/37/44/3744170a15f32a932d4b787e5395d1f149a8bfa84f86710996828ca911024668
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/A7782C983B18D46D852567270060E6F7.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A5NW

## Models (1)

As the data sheet lists them.

- C-119L

## 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. 4 4 4
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
A5NW
Revision 4
FAIRCHILD
C-119L
June 29, 1981
TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET NO. A5NW
This data sheet which is a part of Type Certificate No. A5NW prescribes the 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 Starbird, Inc.
9333 Stitch Road
Lake Stevens, Washington  98258.
I - MODEL UNITED STATES AIR FORCE (FAIRCHILD) C-119L (RESTRICTED CATEGORY) APPROVED May 31, 1979
Engine 2 Wright R-3350-89, 89A, 89B/95W
Fuel 100/130 Minimum Grade Aviation Gasoline
Engine limits 2900 rpm (3500 hp) Takeoff, wet, low blower
2900 rpm (2800 hp) Maximum, dry, low blower
2600 rpm (2600 hp) Meto, low blower
2600 rpm (1760 hp) 10,000 ft. Alt., Meto, high blower
2300 rpm (1560 hp) 10,000 ft. Alt., Cruise, high blower
2100 rpm (1460 hp) 10,000 ft. Alt., Cruise, high blower
Propeller Hamilton, Standard 43H60-603 or 605 Hubs with R-A6959B-0 blades. See Note 2.
Airspeed limits Vne - Never exceed (217 knots)
Vc  - Structural Cruising (176 knots)
Va  - Maneuver (162 knots)
Flaps or gear extended (140 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)
Maximum gross wt. 71,500 lbs.
Maximum landing weight 69,970 lbs.
Maximum zero fuel weight 61,240 lbs. (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 cross lined plates under
cargo floor between stations 310 and 333.
Number of seats Limited to the Flight Crew and number of persons essential to perform the intended
function of this operation.
Fuel capacity 3624 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).

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Oil capacity 120 gal. total - 2 nacelle Applicable Serial No. (AF)
tanks 60 gal. each (+338.4) 51-2662 thru 51-8030
51-5098  "   51-8168
51-17365 "   51-17367
52-6000  "   52-6003
53-8069  "   53-8132
Oil capacity (cont'd) 109 gal. total - 2 nacelle 51-8031 thru 51-8097
tanks 54.5 gal. each (+338.4) 52-5840 thru 52-5954
(includes any AF C-119G 52-6004 thru 52-7884
Serial No. except those listed 53-8133 thru 53-8156
above.
Cargo capacity See T.O. 1C-119L-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-119G-1-1, Trim Tab Up 15" + 1 1/2" Down 12" + 1 1/2"
  Page 8-4) Elevator Up 24 1/2 + 1 1/2" Down 12" + 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 Numbers eligible Air Force Serial Numbers Manufacturers Serial Numbers
  (See NOTE 2A) 51-2662  thru 51-8168 For aircraft exported and returned to U.S.
51-17365 thru 51-17367 10676-10678
52-6000    "  52-7884 10702-10726
52-5840    "  52-5954 10735-10738
53-3137    "  53-3193 10773-10776
53-3201    "  53-3216 10823-10825
53-7836    "  53-7884 10870-10872
53-8069    "  53-8156 10905-10908
10942-10945
10954-10957
10992-10994
11219
Certification basis FAR 21.25(a)(2) dated May 1974 Amendment 21-1 thru 21-46
Restricted Category Type Certificate issued on May 31, 1979.
Date of Application:  January 21, 1979.
Airplane certified for the special purpose of carriage of cargo.
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.  In addition, an
FAA Approved Starbird Airplane Flight Manual Supplement is required in addition to
the operating limitations specified in Sec. V of T. O. 1C-119L-1.
NOTE 1. Current weight and balance report and loading instructions must agree with Sec. V of T.O. 1C-119L-1.

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NOTE 2. This approval applies to:
A. Basic United States Air Force C-119G airplanes modified to C-119L in accordance with USAF T.O.
1C-119-688 with no other major modification except loading assist device installation per Starbird
Drawing SI-1000.
B. Airplane certified for special purposes of carriage of cargo.
(1) Operation over densely populated areas is prohibited.
(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 must 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 state in the form of placards, markings, and manuals."
(4) Red radial line required on airspeed indicator at 217 knots.
(5) Carriage of hazardous materials is prohibited unless compliance is shown with the applicable
regulations in the Code of Federal Regulation 49, Part 175.
NOTE 3. The aircraft must be serviced and maintained in accordance with USAF T.O. 1C-119G-2-1.
.....END.....
```

## ADs

None name its models.

## STCs approved under this data sheet (2)

- [STC SA2675NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2675NM): Modify Type Design by the Installation of Buld Liquid Cargo Tank Assembly Installed.. Sorm Inc
- [STC SA1549NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1549NM): Installation of Westinghouse J34-WE-34, J34-WE-36 jet engine on top center line of fuselage.. Hawkins & Powers Avn Inc

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