TCDS E-250

Page No. 1 Rev. No. 10 Reformatted 11/94 FEDERAL AVIATION AGENCY E-250 Revision 10 AEROJET 15NS-250 November 23, 1964 TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET NO. 250 Engines of models described herein and conforming with this data sheet (which is a part of Type Certificate No. 250) and the approved data on file with the Federal Aviation Agency are rated as airworthy for use in certificated aircraft in accordance with pertinent aircraft specifications and applicable portions of the Civil Air Regulations, provided they are installed, operated, and maintained as prescribed by the manufacturer's approved manuals and other approved instructions. Manufacturer Aerojet-General Corporation Sacramento, California Model 15NS-250 Type Cylindrical case, self-contained, solid propellant, reloadable, electrically fired Thrust characteristics (nominal value) Temperature of propellant -65°F. (53.9°C.) 60°F. (15.6°C.) 160°F. (71.1°C.) Thrust, lb. 195 260 260 Duration, seconds 19.5 15.0 11.0 Nominal rated thrust, lbs. 60°F. 250 Rated impulse, lb-second at sea level 3,750 Maximum usable impulse, lb-sec 3,750 Operating and storage temperature range -65° to 160°F. (-53.9° to +71.1°C.) Operating and storage altitude limit Sea level to 35,000 ft. Propellant Solid NS smokeless Principal dimensions 6.0" diameter case by 26.75" over-all length Weight 42 lbs. Weight, expended 21 lbs. Recommended ignition current 12 or 24 volts, 35 a. Ignition interval 0.5 seconds maximum Certification basis CAR 13 effective 6-15-56 and Special Conditions; Type Certificate for Model 12AS-250 issued 7-9-47; deleted 4-24-58; Date of Application for Type Certificate, 1947. Model 15NS-250 approved 4-24-58; Date of Application for Type Certificate 2-19-47. Production basis None NOTE 1. Engines and igniters shall only be rebuilt by the manufacturer. NOTE 2. All 15NS-250 JATO installations basically shall be in accordance with the engineering criteria in Aerojet-General Corporation Report No. 981. Each new type installation shall be reviewed and concurred in by Aerojet-General and approved by the Federal Aviation Agency. NOTE 3. Maximum storage period shall be two years from shipping date stenciled on the unit. Temperature storage limits are -65°F. (minimum) and +160°F. (maximum) or 53.9°C. (minimum to 71.1°C.) (maximum). NOTE 4. 15NS-250 rocket engines may be carried on an aircraft ready for operation for a maximum of 900 hours cumulative flying time or 22 months, whichever occurs first. However, total storage and aircraft installed time shall not exceed 3½ years. Units which exceed these time limits must be removed from aircraft. NOTE 5. The rocket engines may be fired just prior to removal for pilot familiarization and checkout if desired. ....END....