TCDS LTC-17

GRUMMAN AMERICAN AVIATION CORPORATION MODEIS: Grumman (Navy) J2P-3, J2P-4, J2F-5 and J2F-6 (Approved 5/6/47) SPEC. NUMBER: L-17-2 (Eligible for Certification in Limited Category only.) (Holder of Limited Type Certificate: R.B. Utterback, Long Beach, CA.) Engine aight k-1020-30, -34, -20 01 724 Fuel R-1820-30 - 87 octane R-1820-34 and -50 - 91 octane Engine limits level) 36 in. Hg.. Etel 36 in. 9. 1950 pm (755 ) 36.5 in. Hg.. 1950 rpm (770 hp) Maximum continuous (low blower) Takeoff (five minutes) Maximum continuous (high blower) (9300 ft.) 41.5 in. HJ.. 2100 rpm (800 hp) (14700 ft.) 37.6 in. Hg., 2100 Ipm (800 hp) Hamilton Standard 3D40 hub; 6101A-13 oI - 14 blades; 33D60 hub; 6383A-13 blades Glide or dive - 259 mph Maximum gross weight J2F-3, J2F-4 -- 6530 1bs. J2F-5, J2F-6 -- 7185 1bs. 20.7 percent (96 inches) 78.2 inches forward of jig point (notch on edge of step located at intersection of hull-fuselage division line and station 3A) 63.1 inches L.E. MAC 81.? inches Other Operating Navy Technical Orders 32-39 and 40-38 for J2F-3 and J-F-4; and I.0. 21-46 for J2F-5 Certification basis Limited Type Certificate No. 17 (CAR o effective Production basis None may be produced under this approval for a Certificate of No equipment other than engines and propellers are specified. particular operation authorized for any additional eguipment necessary for the proper operation of the aircraft. In addition, the aircraft may incorporate such military equipment (except armament) as was originally incorporated in the type for military or naval Additional 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 eguipment included in the certificated empty weight must be submitted for or Navy weight records in current condition may be submitted in lieu of The equipment list need include no more than the Reguired equipment as defined under "EQUIPMENT" above. Additional items as may be reasonably considered removable and are so located or of such weight that their removal or addition noticeably affect the weight and balance of the aircraft. built into the aircraft structure need not be listed. The equipment list must be prepared by the applicant for the approval of the certificating C.A.A. representative, and in such form that it can be attached to the C.A.A. Operation Limitations. The following placards must be prominently displayed in the positions In full view of all passengers: "This is a military type aircraft and under the Civil Air Regulations shall not be used carriage of passengers or cargo for compensation or hire." The following statement must appear on the Operation limitations: ¿This airplane must be operated at all times within the limitations set forth in Navy Technical Order No. 32-39 and 40-38 for the J2F-3 and J2F-4, and Navy Technical Order 31-46 for the J2F-5 and J2F-6 except for limitations specifically called out in Aircraft Specification AL-1 in which case the values given in the specification must be observed. A copy of the pertinent Navy Technical Order and aircraft specificatior besee the . . A dog not have these document red able for distribution. AL-17 must be carried during flight. orders, any repairs or modifications are made prior to and/or subsequent to NI certification, it is the responsibility of the owner to furnish to a C.A.A. representative to show that the modified airplane maintains the same degree of airworthiness as the criginal. The C.A.A. can give no technical assistance on such matters since complete structural data for NI aircraft are not required by Part 9 and therefore are not available in the C.A.A. NOTE 5. Prior to obtaining certification for night operation, the airplane position lights must be installed in compliance with the requirements of CAR 3.538 and the following: Position Lights Wing Tip - The present type lights are satisfactory if equipped Tail - The present tail lights are not satisfactory and must be replaced with a certificated unit. 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 and the dimming resistors presently installed shall be removed. (3) Other Bxterior Lights lith the exception of the landing lights, any other exterior lights are not required and may be removed if so desired lo original NL airworthiness certificates may be issued after 8/31/48. list of mandatory changes required prior to original certification may be obtained from CAA Aircraft Service, Washington 25, D.C.