# TCDS LTC-8: Air Trading Corporation - Type: Type certificate data sheet - Status: Current - Holder: Air Trading Corporation - Revision: 2 - Revised: March 17, 1947 - Product: Aircraft, Large Airplane - Certification basis: CAR 9 - Registered aircraft: 39, by the registry models matched to it (OpenAirDocs) - Data sheet PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/21/d6/21d66b1f434864ff22c35e72a6cc57e47792c2aaccd12b245a318e2320146537 - FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/6B191F1738406AE8852567370070A850.0001 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/tcds/LTC-8 ## Models (6) As the data sheet lists them. - TBM-1 (Navy) - TBF-1C (Navy) - TBM-3 (Navy) - TBM-1C (Navy) - TBM-3E (Navy) - TBF-1 (Navy) ## What the data sheet says This is OCR from the scanned FAA data sheet. OCR can misread letters and numbers. ```text MODELS: Grumman (Navy) ТВР-1, ІВР-1С, ТВМ-1, ТВМ-1С, ТВМ-3, ТВМ-ЗЕ (Approved 3/17/47) SPEC. NUMBER: L-8-2 (Eligible for Certification in Limited Category Only.) (Holder of Limited Type Certificate, Air Trading Corp., New York, NI.) Engines Wright R-2600-8 or -20 Fuel Grade 100/130 Engine limits Maximum, except takeoff (low blower) (Sea level) 39.5 in. Hg., 2400 rpm (1500 hp) (6700 ft.) 37.5 in. Hg.. 2400 pm (1500 hp) naximum, except takeoff (high blower) (9700 ft.) 42 in. Hg.. 2400 rpm (1350 hp) (13,000 ft.) 41 in. Hg.. 2400 rpm (1350 hp) Takeoff (five minutes) (Sea level) 44.5 in. Hg., 2600 rpm (1700 hp) 44.5 in. Hg.. 2800 rpm (1700 hp) Maximum, except takeoff (low blower) (Sea level) 42 in. Hg•' 400 rom (1600 ho) 2400 Ipm (1600 hp) Takeoff (five 46.5 in. Hg., 2600 rpm (1900 hp) Propellers familton Standard 23E50-311, or -489 hub; 6359A-12 or 6507A blades. (6501A blades may be used in place of 6507A blades if Navy IBF/TBM Change No. 216 complied with.) Diameter 13"1". Governor 4G10 Airspeed limits (See NOTE 2) Glide or dive - 355 mph Maximum weight Landing 15,500 1bs. Takeoff 17,600 1bs. C.G. range TBP-1, TBF-1C, TBM-1 and TBM-1C 25 percent to 32.1 percent MAC (wheels down) 24 percent to 33 percent MAC (wheels down) Datum 105.5 inches forward of jig point on leading edge MAC 117.18 inches, L.E. MAC 115.83 inches Other Operating Navy Technical Order 49-45 Restrictions and Limitations Permissible Maneuvers dated 5/23/45 Certification basis Limited Type Certificate No. 8 (CAR 9 effective Production basis None may be produced under this approval Export eligibility Not eligible for a Certificate of Airworthiness for Export No equipment other than engines and propellers are specified. required by Civil Air Regulations Part 43.30 for the particular operation authorized for NC aircraft must be installed. any additional equipment 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. NOTE 1. Weight and Balance Report including list of equipment included in the certificated empty weight must be submitted for each aircraft. records in current condition may be submitted in lieu of an actual weight. The equipment list need include no more than the following: Reguired equipment as defined under "EQUIPMENT" above. (b) Additional items as may be reasonably considered removable and are so located or of such weight that their removal or addition could 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. representation Limitations. and in such form that it can be attached to the C.A.A. Operation following placards must be prominently displayed in the positions In full view of passengers: This is a military type aircraft and under the Civil Air Regulations shall not be used for the carriage passengers or cargo for compensation or hire." In the cockpit in full view of the pilot: "Do not extend flaps above 150 mph." "Do not extend aileron fiaps full throw above 230 mph." "Do not extend landing gear above 230 mph." "Do not raise landing gear above 170 nph." 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. 49-45 (5/23/45) except for limitations specifically called out in aircraft specification AL-8 in which the values given in the specification must be observed. A copy of the pertinent Navy Technical Orders and Aircraft Specification AL-7 must be carried during flight.' In all cases it will be the responsibility of the applicant to secure a copy of the correct Navy Technical and Navy Service Change Orders. The CAA Does not have these documents availaple NOTE 4. If any repairs or modifications are made prior to or subsequent to certification, it is the responsibility of the owner to furnish sufficient evidence to a Civil Aeronautics Adninistration representative to show that the modified airplane maintains the same degree of air- worthiness as the original. The C.A.A. can give no technical assistance on such matters since complete structural data for NL aircraft are not reguired by Part 9 and therefore are not available in the C.A.A. Prior to obtaining certification for niynt 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 Wing Tip - The AN-3033-9 or AN-3033-1 through -4 or the AN-3032-1 through -4 light assemblies are satisfactory without modification. Tail - If Type D-1 (AN-3091-1 through -3) or the Type D-2 (AN-3092-1 through -3) light assembly is installed it must be replaced with a type certificated unit. Position Light Installation The position lights shall be installed to comply with the reguirements 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 must be removed and the dimming resistors shall be disconnected. Other Exterior LIghts with the exception of the landing lights, any other exterior lights are not reguired and may be removed if so desired. No original NL airvorthiness certificates may be issued after 9/31/49. list of mandatory changes required prior to original certification may be obtained from CAA Aircraft Service, Washington 25, D.C. Attn: A-298. ``` ## ADs (2, in force first) - [AD 64-26-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/64-26-03): Elevator Push Rod Assembly · Air Trading TBF-1 (Navy), TBF-1C (Navy), TBM-1 (Navy) and 3 more. Effective Dec 25, 1964 - [AD 58-19-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/58-19-01): Fire Resistant Hose · Air Trading TBF-1 (Navy), TBF-1C (Navy), TBM-1 (Navy) and 3 more ## Registered aircraft by registry model (OpenAirDocs) - [Grumman TBM-3E](https://openairdocs.org/model/grumman-tbm-3e): 28 aircraft (registry code 3950310) - [Grumman TBM-3](https://openairdocs.org/model/grumman-tbm-3): 11 aircraft (registry code 3950308) - [Grumman TBF-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/grumman-tbf-1): 0 aircraft (registry code 3950302) - [Grumman TBF-1C](https://openairdocs.org/model/grumman-tbf-1c): 0 aircraft (registry code 3950304) - [Grumman TBM-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/grumman-tbm-1): 0 aircraft (registry code 3950306) - [Grumman TBM-1C](https://openairdocs.org/model/grumman-tbm-1c): 0 aircraft (registry code 3950901) - [Grumman-General Motors TBM-3E](https://openairdocs.org/model/grumman-general-motors-tbm-3e): 0 aircraft (registry code 3950311) ## STCs approved under this data sheet (10) - [STC SA4503NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4503NM): Remove original cloth covering and install Ceconite covering. Ceconite Division of Poly-Fiber Inc. - [STC ST334CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST334CH): Installation of Superflite 102 fabric.. Aviation Products Systems Inc. - [STC SA8075SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA8075SW): Installation of fiberglass covering. (M-62 SERIES PT-19) (G-73 SCHWEIZER). Razorback Fabrics Inc - [STC SA1008WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1008WE): Installation of Poly-Fiber covering material.. Poly-Fiber Inc. - [STC ST70CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST70CH): Surrendered and incorporated into STC ST334CH.. Cooper Aviation Supply Company, Inc. - [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 SA4-1210](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-1210): Installation of Eonnex cover on aircraft surfaces.. Ceconite, Inc - [STC SA4-911](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-911): Eonite covering on ailerons, rudder, elevators.. Lott William C - [STC SA4-1187](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-1187): Ceconite 101 covering of ailerons, rudder and elevators.. Cooper Engineering Corporation - [STC SA4-1504](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-1504): Neoprene expander tube to replace piston brake seal.. Sierra Aviation --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.