# TCDS AR-32: Acme Aircraft Company - Type: Type certificate data sheet - Status: Current - Holder: Acme Aircraft Company - Revision: 0 - Revised: November 23, 1959 - Product: Aircraft, Small Airplane - Certification basis: CAR 8 - Registered aircraft: 9, by the registry models matched to it (OpenAirDocs) - Data sheet PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/04/18/041882568ae6cf5d3d1e3d26b04b714a9dc9e96b03218812699cc33e8b5b8f1b - FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/612E9EB64BB2F0248525673700704D0A.0001 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/tcds/AR-32 ## Models (1) As the data sheet lists them. - F8F-2 ## 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. - - - FEDERAL AVIATION AGENCY AR-32 GRUMMAN F8F-2 November 23, 1959 TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET NO. AR-32 This data sheet which is a part of type certificate No. AR-32 prescribes conditions and limitations under which the product for which the type certificate was issued meets the airworthiness requirements of the Civil Air Regulations. Type Certificate Holder Acme Aircraft Company Lomita, California I - Model F8F-2 (Restricted Category), Approved November 2, 1959 Engine P&W R-2800-30W Fuel 115/145 or 100/130 Minimum grade aviation gasoline Engine limits Low - inter. - high impeller ratio. A.E.C. 7.29 9.15 10:55 MP HP RPM In. Hg. Alt. Maximum continuous 1700 2600 44.0 S.L. 115/145 Fuel 1800 2600 44.0 6000 1450 2600 44.0 22000 *Military Power 2250 2800 60.0 S.L. *Military Power 2090 2800 57.0 6000 *Military Power 1550 2800 56.0 22000 Maximum continuous - 2600 44.0 S.L. 100/130 FUEL - 2600 44.0 6000 - 2600 44.0 22600 *Military Power - 2800 55.0 S.L. *Military Power - 2800 55.0 6000 *Military Power - 2800 55.0 22000 *Takeoff Power Propeller Aeroproducts Model No. A642-G4 Blade No. H20C1-162-11M5 or H20F-162-11M5 Airspeed limits Never exceed (Under 10,000 feet) 487 m.p.h. (425 knots) I.A.S. With Landing Gear extended 160 m.p.h. (140 knots) I.A.S. With Flaps extended 254 m.p.h. (220 knots) I.A.S. Reduce Vne 2 knots/1000 feet above 10,000 feet C.G. range (+20.0) (19.26% M.A.C.) to (+25.9) (26.% M.A.C.) Empty weight C.G. range None Datum Wing leading edge (35 in. outboard of fuselage sta. 68.57) M.A.C. 87.55 in. (L.E. M.A.C. +3.1 in. aft of datum) Leveling means Lugs inside fuselage at sta. 196 and 213 AR-32 Page 2 Maximum weight 10,200 lb. No. of seats 1 (+83.5) Maximum baggage None Fuel capacity 185 gal. - Main Fuselage 150 gal. - Droppable Type Fuselage 100 gal. - Droppable Type Wing (See NOTE 4 for restrictions on auxiliary fuel tanks) Oil capacity 17 gal. Other operating limitations Buaer Pilot's Handbook A-01-85FD-1 Control surface movements Wing flaps Down 40° Aileron tab Up 5° Down 5° Aileron Up 23° Down 21° Elevator tab Up 8° Down 20° Elevator Up 23° Down 13 1/2° Rudder tab Right 17° Left 17° Rudder Right 31° Left 24° Serial Nos. eligible 121523 through 122708 Certification basis CAR 8 as amended to October 11, 1950. Type Certificate No. AR-32 issued November 2, 1959 for the special purpose of aerial photography. Date of application for Type Certificate October 20, 1958. Production basis None. No aircraft may be produced under this approval. 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, equipment necessary for the special purpose of aerial photography must be installed. NOTE 1. Current weight and balance report including list of equipment included in certificated empty weight, and loading instructions when necessary, must be in each aircraft at the time of original certification and at all times thereafter. NOTE 2. The following placards and/or markings must be prominently displayed in the cockpits in full view of the pilot: (a) "This airplane approved in restricted category for aerial photography only." (b) "This airplane must be operated within the limitations set forth in BUAER PILOTS HANDBOOK AN 01- 85FD-1 except for limitations specifically called out in F.A.A. Type Certificate Data Sheet AR-32, in which case values in Data Sheet must be observed." (c) "Do not exceed 288 m.p.h. (250 knots) IAS with oil cooler shutter open." (d) "Do not extend or retract landing gear at speeds in excess of 160 m.p. (140 knots) IAS." (e) "Avoid prolonged operation below 25 in.Hg. in normal mixture. Operation below 25 in.Hg. is normal exceeding approximately two minutes may cause the engine to cut-out." (f) "When cranking the AEC lever must not be advanced more than 1/3 of its travel. Otherwise the resulting large surge of uncontrollable power can create a hazard." AR-32 Page 3 NOTE 3. Prior to civil certification the following must be accomplished: (a) Provide oxygen for pilot if airplane is to be operated above 10,000 ft. (b) Ascertain compliance with Department of Navy service changes 56, 60, 62, 81, 90, 110, and 135. NOTE 4. Use of droppable type fuel tanks is permitted provided they are permanently fixed to the aircraft and not capable of being dropped in flight. - END - ``` ## ADs None name its models. ## Registered aircraft by registry model (OpenAirDocs) - [Grumman F8F-2](https://openairdocs.org/model/grumman-f8f-2): 9 aircraft (registry code 3950802) ## STCs approved under this data sheet (11) - [STC SA239SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA239SW): Installation of Alcor exhaust gas temperature (EGT) indicator kits. Alcor LLC - [STC SA4503NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4503NM): Remove original cloth covering and install Ceconite covering. Ceconite Division of Poly-Fiber Inc. - [STC SA04776NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04776NY): The HIPEC Covering and Finishing System must be performed and maintained. HIPEC Aircraft Coatings Inc. - [STC SA8075SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA8075SW): Installation of fiberglass covering. (M-62 SERIES PT-19) (G-73 SCHWEIZER). Razorback Fabrics Inc - [STC SA5925NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5925NM): Installation of oil pressure/temperature instrument.. Electronics International - [STC SA5924NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5924NM): Installation of RPM instrument.. Electronics International - [STC SA2-952](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2-952): Installation of fiberglass covering.. Razorback Fabrics Inc - [STC SA5926NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5926NM): Installation of manifold pressure instrument.. Electronics International - [STC SA1351WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1351WE): Replace existing fabric on wings, fuselage, empennage, and/or control surfaces, with Ceconite101 material. (262A Series -12). Ceconite Inc - [STC SA49GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA49GL): Installation of reinforcement of wing center section lower spar cap.. Balz G W - [STC SA4-1447](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-1447): Ceconite 101 covering of control surfaces and flaps.. 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