# TCDS LTC-17: Utterback B.

- Type: Type certificate data sheet
- Status: Current
- Holder: Utterback B.
- Revision: 2
- Revised: May 6, 1947
- Product: Aircraft, Small Airplane
- Registered aircraft: 7, by the registry models matched to it (OpenAirDocs)
- Data sheet PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/09/b2/09b2c3b12203166713048d27da5cd54a20432b640c94ceadef4a7794ba8ef78d
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/4A6F541E23F4D8F4852567370073070B.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/tcds/LTC-17

## Models (4)

As the data sheet lists them.

- J2F-4 (Navy)
- J2F-5 (Navy)
- J2F-3 (Navy)
- J2F-6 (Navy)

## What the data sheet says

This is OCR from the scanned FAA data sheet. OCR can misread letters and numbers.

```text
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.
```

## ADs

None name its models.

## Registered aircraft by registry model (OpenAirDocs)

- [Grumman J2F6](https://openairdocs.org/model/grumman-j2f6): 6 aircraft (registry code 3950208)
- [Grumman J2F4](https://openairdocs.org/model/grumman-j2f4): 1 aircraft (registry code 3950204)
- [Grumman J2F3](https://openairdocs.org/model/grumman-j2f3): 0 aircraft (registry code 3950202)
- [Grumman J2F5](https://openairdocs.org/model/grumman-j2f5): 0 aircraft (registry code 3950206)

## STCs approved under this data sheet (8)

- [STC SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC
- [STC SA4503NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4503NM): Remove original cloth covering and install Ceconite covering. Ceconite Division of Poly-Fiber Inc.
- [STC SA01967WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01967WI): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas. General Aviation Modifications Inc.
- [STC SA04776NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04776NY): The HIPEC Covering and Finishing System must be performed and maintained. HIPEC Aircraft Coatings Inc.
- [STC SA02268CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02268CH): Installation of Airwolf Filter Corp. Air Oil Separator. Airwolf Filter Corporation
- [STC SA01406NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01406NY): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K017 on single and multi-engine fixed light aircraft and
rotary wing. Airwolf Filter Corporation
- [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 SA1028WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1028WE): Ceconite 101 covering of wings, ailerons, rudder and elevators.. Cooper Engineering Corporation

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