- Holder
- Lockheed Aircraft Corporation
- Revision
- 3
- Revised
- April 7, 1947
- Status
- Current
- Product
- Aircraft · Large Airplane
- Certification basis
- CAR 9
- Models
- 4
- Registered
- 8 aircraft
The release keeps the latest revision of each data sheet. Model names are as the data sheet lists them.
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Models · 4
| Model | Also known as | Note |
|---|---|---|
| P-38J (F-5E) | ||
| P-38L (F-5F and F-5G) | ||
| P-38E (Army) | ||
| P-38M |
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LOCKHEED AIRCRAFT CORPORATION
MODELS: Lockheed (Army) P-38Е, P-38J (F-SE), P-381 (F-5F, F-5G), P-38M
SPEC: NUMEER: L-10-3 (Approved 4/7/47)
(Eligible for Certification in Limited Category only.)
(Holder of Limited Type Certificate: Lockheed Aircraft Corp., Burbank, CA)
Engine 2 Allison V-1710-27, -29, -89, -91, -111 or -113
Fuel Grade 100/130
Engine limits V-1710-27 and -29:
Maximum, except takeoff
36.5 in. Hg., 2600 rpm (1000 hp)
(Sea level to 25,000 ft. with turbo-supercharger)
Takeoff (five minutes)
39.5 in. Hg., 3000 rpm (1,150 hp)
V-1710-89, -91, -111 and -113:
Maximum, except takeoff
44 in. (Sea level Hg.. - 27,000 it. with turbo-supercharger) 2600 Ipm (1,100 hp)
Takeoff (five minutes)
54 in. Hg.. 3,000 Ipm (1,1425 hp)
Propellers
C532D-F61 hub, 88966-18 blades.
C532D-F62 hub, 89303-18 blades.
Pitch stops (ref. 42 in. 22.7 degrees low,
57.7 degrees high, 87.5 degrees feather.
:532D-F40 or F56 hub, 89303-18 blades.
C532D-39 or -55 hub,
Pitch stops (ref. 42 in. sta.) 22.7 degrees low,
57.7 degrees high, 87.5 degrees feather.
C532D-F40 or -F56 hub, 89303-18 blades.
C532D-39 or -55 hub, 88996-18 tlades.
Pitch stops (ref. 42 in. sta.) 20.3 degrees low,
55.3 degrees high, 87.5 degrees feather.
Diameter 11'6.
Airspeed limits (See NOTE 2)
Altitude to 10,000 ft. Maximum glide or dive speed 420 mph
10,000 to 20,000 ft. 360 mph
20,000 to 30,000 It. 290 mph
Level flight or climb speed 290 mph
Maximum weight 18,500 1bs.
C.G. range 20 percent to 28.5 percent MAC gear down (landing
gear retraction has negligible effect on C.G.
movement)
Datum MAC 34.25 inches [.D. the +11.40 in from nose)
Other operating
limitations Army Technical Order AN-01-75-1
Certification basis Limited Type Certificate No. 10 (CAR 9)
Production basis None may be produced unjer this approval
Export eligibility Not eligible for a certificate of airworthiness
No equipment other than engines and propellers are specified.
such equipment as required by CAR Part 43.30 for the particular operation
authorized for NC aircraft must be installed. Also, any additional equipment
necessary for the proper operation of the aircraft must be installed.
aircraft may incorporate such military equipment (except armament) as was
incorporated in the type for military or naval service.
equipment may be installed as can be substantiated on the basis that it
presents no obvious hazard to safety.
Weight and Balance Report including list of equipment included in
empty weight must be submitted for each aircraft.
Army or Navy weight records in current condition may be submitted in
lieu of an actual weight. The equipment list need include no more than
Required equipment as defined under "EQUIPer Feve. items as may be reasonably considered removable and
are so located or of such weight that
could noticeably affect the weight and balance of the aircraft.
Items built into the aircraft structure need not be listed.
can be attached to the FAA Operating Limitations.
The following placards must be prominently displayed in the positions
n full view of all passengers: &This is a military type aircraft and
ir Requlations shall not be used for the carriag
of passengers or cargo for compensation or hire."
In the cockpit in full view of the pilot:
"Do not extend landing gear above 175 mph."
"Do not extend landing light above 140 mph.
"Do not operate extended flaps above 150 mph."
operate maneuvering flaps above 250 mph."
A dive limits placard in accordance with Figure 25a I. 0. AN-01-75-1.
The airspeed indicator shall be marked as follows:
A red radial line at 420
A green radial line at 290 mph.
A yellow arc (precautionary range) shall extend from the green
line to the red radial line.
The following statement must appear on the Operating Limitations:
This airplane must be operated at all times within the limitations
forth in Army Technical Order AN-01-75 except for limitations specifically
called out in Aircraft Specification AL-10 in which case the values given
in the specification must be observed. A copy of the pertinent Army
Technical Order and Aircraft Specification AL-10 must he carried during
In all cases it will be the responsibility of the applicant
to secure a copy of the correct Technical Orders. The FAA does not have
these documents available for distribution.
Order AN-01-75FF-3. any repairs or modifications (other than those
covered in the pertinent Army repair manual) are made prior to and/or
subsequent to Ni certification, it is the responsibility of the owner
sufficient evidence to a FAA representative to show that the
modified airplare maintains the same degree of airworthiness as the
The FAA can give no technical assistance on such matters since
complete structural data for NI aircraft are not required ty Part 9 and
therefore are not available in the FAA.
NOTE 5. Prior to obtaining certification for night operation, the following
modifications to the exterior lighting must be made in order to comply
with the general requirements of the Civil Air Regulations:
Position lights
(a) Wing Tif - If type A-7 or A-8 light assemblies are installed,
they must be replaced with type certificated light assemblies.
If type A-9 (AN-3033-10 or AN-3033-5 through -8) light assemblies
installed, they may be satisfactorily modified by painting
che sand blasted portion of the inner surface of the AN-1042-3
and -4 covers black. The AN-3033-1 through -4 light assemblies
are satisfactory without modification.
rail - The present lights on the vertical stabilizers are not
satisfactory and must be replaced with type certificated units.
Position light installation
The position lights shall be installed to comply with the require-
ment of the CAR, Parts 15.2 and 3.538.
Position light circuit and control
The position lights (wing tips and tail) shall be controlled by
one SPST switch. The circuit should be protected by its own fuse
or circuit breaker. The individual wing tip and tail light
switches with dim and bright positions shall be removed and the
dimming resistors presently installed shall be disconnected.
Other exterior lights
with the exception of the landing lights, any other exterior lights
are not required and may be removed if so desired.
The F-5C is the same as the P-38J and F-5F and F-50 are the same
as the F-38L except for photographic equipment. The P-38M is the night
fighter version of thep-381 with the following major changes:
fuel system, standard canopy replaced with larger canopy, and installation
of observer's seat.
he list of mandatory changes required prior to original certification may be
obtained from Federal Aviation Agency, Washington 25, D.C.