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- Dennis Reid
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- Revised
- December 3, 1998
- Status
- Current
- Product
- Aircraft · Large Airplane
- Certification basis
- Part 5, Part 21, Part 25, Part 36, Part 91
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| HU-16RD | Grumman (Navy) HU-16C (UF-1) Albatross |
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
T00003LA
Reid Dennis
HU-16RD
December 3, 1998
TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET NO. T00003LA
This data sheet, which is a part of the Type Certificate No. T00003LA, prescribes conditions and limitations under
which the product for which the type certificate was issued meets the airworthiness requirements of the Federal
Aviation Regulations.
Type Certificate Holder Reid Dennis
300 Sand Hill Road
Building 2, Suite 290
Menlo Park, California 94025
I - Model HU-16RD (Albatross) (Restricted Category) approved
Engine (2) Wright 982C9HE3 (Military Designation R-1820-82C)
See TCDS E-259-6
Fuel Minimum 100 octane low lead (100LL)
Fuel Capacity Usable Total Capacity Arm
Right & left main tanks 338 US gal. (each) 340 US gal. (each) +297.3
Right & left aux tanks 320 US gal. (each) 323 US gal. (each) +297.3
Right & left float tanks 206 US gal. (each) 209 US gal. (each) +307.5
Engine Oil MIL-L-6082 Grade 1120 or Grade 1100
MIL-L-22851 (WEP) Grade 1120 or Grade 1100
Oil Capacity 29 US gal. (each tank) usable and total, (+262.0)
Engine Limits Phase BHP RPM MP Altitude
Takeoff (5 min) 1475 2800 54.5 SL
Takeoff (5 min) 1475 2800 54.0 1250 ft.
Max continuous 1275 2500 46.5 SL
Max continuous 1275 2500 45.5 2550 ft.
Operations between 2100 and 2200 RPM; 2550 and 2650 is restricted to passing
through only.
Minimum allowable oil pressure at idle speed is 15 PSI.
Minimum allowable oil pressure above 1450 RPM is 65 PSI. At or below 1450
lower pressures may be observed. These values are acceptable providing the oil
pressure check is within limits.
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Propeller & Propeller Limits (2) Hamilton Standard 43D51-667
See TCDS P-851-16
(3) 7113( )-5 blades
11 ft. 2 in. diameter
Pitch setting at the 54 inch blade station
Full reverse -18 °
Low pitch stop +13 °
High pitch stop +84 °
Maximum allowable engine RPM in reverse pitch is 2500 RPM
Airspeed Limits V NE 260 KIAS
VNO 206 KIAS
VA 130 KIAS
VFE 15° 175 KIAS
30° 135 KIAS
40° 115 KIAS
VLO 130 KIAS
VLE 130 KIAS
VLLE 120 KIAS
VRB 150 KIAS
VMC 85 KIAS
C. G. Range 294” to 304”
Datum 149” forward of the jig point in the nose wheel well.
Leveling Means Leveled laterally by leveling lugs located in the nose wheel well and
longitudinally by a plumb bob drop from the small hole located in the shelf of
the left wheel well.
Maximum Weight Phase Landplane Seaplane
Ramp/water taxi 33,650 lbs. 29,650 lbs.
Takeoff 33,500 lbs. 29,500 lbs.
Landing 29,500 lbs. 29,500 lbs
Minimum Crew 2 (pilot & copilot)
Maximum number of crew shall not exceed 12 including pilot and copilot.
Maximum number of seats is 13 including pilot and copilot.
Capacity Arm
Baggage Compartment 1 200 lbs. +248.0
2 150 lbs. +300.0
3 100 lbs. +417.0
4 50 lbs. +456.0
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Control Surface Movement Ailerons Up 17° ±1°
Down 17° ±1°
Elevator Up 30° ±1°
Down 20° ±1°
Rudder Right 20° ±1°
Left 15° ±1°
Aileron Trim Tab Up 18° ±1°
Down 12° ±1°
Elevator Trim Tab Up 5° ±1°
Down 12° ±1°
Rudder Trim Tab Right 16° ±1°
Left 26° ±1°
Serial Numbers Eligible 137932
Certification Basis Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) 21.25(a)(2) and (b)(3) effective February 1,
1965, Amendment 21-1 through 21-75. For the special purpose of aerial
surveying. For modifications made to the airplane, CAR 4b and/or FAR Part 25
was required only for the following specific paragraphs: CAR 4b.200, 4b201(c),
4b.221, 4b.270(a)(2), 4b.301, 4b.302, 4b.303, 4b.304, 4b.306, 4b.307(c) for
Structures, CAR 4b.300, 4b.301, 4b.325, 4b.326, 4b.329, 4b.334(c), 4b.335
through .337, 4b.350, 4b.356, 4b358, 4b.371, 4b.381 thro ugh .385, 4b.650,
4b.652 through 4b.655, 4b.601, 4b.603(b), 4b.604(d)(h), 4b.605(f), 4b.606,
4b.612(f), 4b.624, 4b.625, 4b.630(i), 4b.631(d), 4b.632, 4b.633, 4b.634, 4b.636,
4b.637, FAR 25.1316(b)(c) for Systems & Equipment; 4b.400 through 4b.407 for
engines and propellers; and 4b.410 through 4b.437 for Fuel Systems; FAR
25.143, .145, .147, .149, .171, .175, .177, .181, .201, .203 for Flight Test; 14CFR
Part 36, effective December 1, 1969, through amendment 36-1 for noise.
Date of application for Type Certificate: June 30, 1994.
A Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the modified Grumman (Navy)
Model HU-16C (UF-1) aircraft has been accomplished and approved on March
1, 1998. A finding under the applicable provisions of the Noise Control Act of
1972 has been accomplished and approved on March 21, 1998, for the modified
Grumman HU-16C (UF-1) aircraft (Restricted Category - Military Surplus).
Production Basis None. Prior to original certification, an FAA representative must perform an
inspection for workmanship, materials and conformity with the approved
technical data.
Equipment The basic required equipment as prescribed in the applicable Airworthiness
Regulations (see Certification Basis) must be installed in the aircraft for
certification. In addition, the FAA approved Airplane Flight Manual dated
November 25, 1998, or later FAA approved revision, is required.
Tires Mains Goodyear P/N 402F03B1
B. F. Goodrich P/N 033-753
Nose Goodyear P/N 266F08-4
B. F. Goodrich P/N 038-657-2
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NOTES
Note 1 Current weight and balance report including a list of equipment included in the
certificated empty weight, and loading instructions, when necessary, must be in
the aircraft at the time of the original certification.
Note 2 The following placard must be installed in clear view of the pilot:
RESTRICTED CATEGORY
This airplane must be operated as a restricted category airplane and in
accordance with the operating limitations stated in the FAA approved Airplane
Flight Manual.
The following note must be placed under “exceptions” on all Export Certificates
of Airworthiness for this airplane: “This airplane is type certificated in the
restricted category and may not meet the applicable airworthiness code as
provided by Annex 8 of the Convention of International Civil Aviation.”
Note 3 This aircraft must be serviced and maintained in accordance with TO 1U-
16(H)A/B-2 or NAVWEPS 01-85AB-2 and the approved inspection program.
Note 4. This approval applies to airplane S/N 137932 modified in accordance with
Drawing RD100000, Rev. Z, or later FAA approved revisions.
Note 5 The modification data plate in restricted category must be installed next to the
manufacturer’s data plate in the cockpit.
Note 6 Flight into known icing conditions is prohibited.
Note 7 This aircraft is not equipped or approved for operation with the JATO system.
Note 8 This aircraft is not equipped or approved for operation with an APU.
Note 9 No persons may be carried on a restricted category civil aircraft unless they are
necessary for the accomplishment of the work activity directly associated with
that special purpose of 21.25 (b)(3) Aerial Surveying (ref. FAR 91.313). Seating
configuration is defined by drawing number RD252301, revision 6, dated
December 2, 1998, or later FAA approved revisions.
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