# TCDS T00006LA: United Aeronautical Corporation - Type: Type certificate data sheet - Status: Current - Holder: United Aeronautical Corporation - Revision: 4 - Revised: April 15, 2015 - Product: Aircraft, Large Airplane - Certification basis: Part 21, Part 25, Part 91 - Registered aircraft: 17, by the registry models matched to it (OpenAirDocs) - Data sheet PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/14/71/1471d7c0f955f1f4a7a1cc26aa10aca22149c95d4ea83d0b63806d3d6670f693 - FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/1D8882FD74F1803286257E2E0056D23D.0001 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/tcds/T00006LA ## Models (2) As the data sheet lists them. - P3A - P3B ## What the data sheet says From the PDF's text layer, line by line; tables lose their columns. The PDF is the record. ```text DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION T00006LA Revision 4 United Aeronautical Corporation P3A P3B April 15, 2015 TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET NO. T00006LA This data sheet which is a part of Type Certificate No. T00006LA prescribes the 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: United Aeronautical Corporation 7360 Laurel Canyon Boulevard North Hollywood, California 91605-3710 Type Certificate Holder Record: Aero Union Corporation 100 Lockheed Avenue Chico, California 95973 I. Model P3A, P3B (Restricted Category) Approved April 29, 1999. Engines 4 - Allison T-56-A-10W Fuel Commercial aviation turbine fuels conforming to ASTM Specification No. D 1655-62T (Jet A), -66T (Jet A-1), Jet B types, or commercial equivalents of MIL-T-5624, grade JP- 4 or JP-5. Lubricating Oil Synthetic oil conforming to Allison Specification EMS-35, MIL-L-7808 or MIL-L- 23699. Engine Limits Static, Standard Day, Sea Level: Turbine Inlet Temp. H.P. Oil Temp Takeoff (5 min.) 971° C Max 4300 100° C Max Maximum Continuous 932° C Max 3950 90° C Max Propeller and Propeller Limits 4 - Hamilton Standard hydromatic propellers Hub 54H60-77, Blade A7121B-2 Diameter: 13 ft. 6 in. 2% reduction allowable for repair Constant speed propeller, full feathering and reverse pitch. Single rotation, four blade assembly with governing speed setting 1020 rpm (13820 erpm). Propeller assembly is complete with spinner, feathering and reversing provisions, constant speed control, negative torque control, synchrophaser. Page No. 1 2 3 4 5 Rev. No. 4 1 2 - 3 T00006LA -2- Propeller and Propeller Limits (Cont’d) Blade Angles Feather 86.65 ±- .10° Low-pitch stop (min. flt idle) 9.5 + .5° - 1° Ground idle, beta - 7° Reverse - 14° ± .5° Propeller Oil - Complies with MIL-H-5606B, MIL-H-83282 Airspeed Limits (Knots IAS at 100% RPM) VMO (Maximum operating) 367K At Sea Level See NAVAIR 01-75PAA-1 VA (Maneuvering) 275K VB (Turbulent air penetration) 220K VFE (Takeoff and Approach) 190K VFE (Landing) 170K VLO (Landing gear operation) 190K VLE (Landing gear extended) 300K VLL (Landing light extended) 260K C.G. Range Aft of datum, landing gear extended, MAC (sta.) 16% (572.89) to 29% (594.82) at 60,000 lbs. 20% (579.64) to 32% (599.88) at 97,500 lbs. 22% (583.01) to 32% (599.88) at 105,000 lbs. Straight line variation between points given Empty Weight C.G. 572.89 to 594.82 (16% to 29% MAC) Datum 573.7 inches forward of jig points (white circled screws) located .75 inches outboard of wing station 65 joint, 2.5 inches aft of leading edge joint. Maximum Weights Max Takeoff Wt.: 105,000 lbs. Max Landing Wt.: 105,000 lbs. Max Zero Fuel Wt.: 83,500 lbs. Leveling Means Plumb bob leveling suspension fitting is located in the cabin ceiling at station 723 on the center-line. The leveling grid is directly below the plumb bob fitting under the floor. Minimum Crew Two (2): Pilot, Co-pilot Passengers None, limited to the flight crew and number of persons essential to operations. Fuel Capacity Tanks 1 & 4: 1606 US gallons each Tanks 2 & 3: 1671 US gallons each Total fuel: 6554 US gallons Oil Capacity Four nacelle tanks (Arm 492.0). Capacity for each tank 8.65 gallons. Cargo Capacity None T00006LA -3- Maximum Operating Altitude 24,000 ft. Control Surface Aileron: (Measurements at inboard end of aileron at trailing edge) Up Down Boost On: 15 7/32 (± ½”) 10 ½ (± ½”) Boost Off (Manual): 5 3/8 (± ½”) 6 (± ½”) Elevator: (Measure elevator travel from top inboard edge of elevator above force link tab hinge.) Up Down Boost On: 14 ¼ (± ¾”) 7 (± ½”) Boost Off (Manual): 6 (± 1”) 5 ¼ (± 1”) Rudder: (Measure from trailing edge of vertical stabilizer to lower end of rudder trailing edge) Left Right Boost On: 27 (±3/4”) 34 5/16 (± 3/4”) Boost Off (Manual): 17 (± 1”) 17 (± 1”) Serial Numbers Eligible US Navy Bureau Numbers: 150510, 150513, 151361, 151369, 151372, 151385, 151387, 151391 Certification Basis The certification basis is FAR 21.25(a)(2), (b)(2). Aircraft must be modified in accordance with Aero Union Master Drawing List 11700, dated 1/17/90, or later FAA approved revision, special purpose of Forest and Wildlife Conservation. Aircraft certified under this type certificate are not eligible for multiple airworthiness certification under FAR 21.187. Type Certificate T00006LA dated April 29, 1999. Application for Type Certificate dated 1/20/98. Production Basis None. Prior to original certification of each aircraft, an FAA representative must perform a detailed inspection for workmanship, materials, and conformity with the approved technical data, and a check of the flight characteristics. Equipment The basic required equipment as prescribed in the applicable Airworthiness Regulations (see Certification Basis), must be installed in the aircraft for certification. If electric windshield heat is operative, it must be used for all flight operations. Operation without windshield heat on any or all portions of the windshield is permissible provided (1) the airplane is not flown in known icing conditions, and (2) the maximum speed limit below 10,000 feet is 240K. Note 1 A. Current weight and balance report including list of equipment included in certificated weight empty, and loading instructions when necessary, must be in each aircraft at the time of original certification and at all times thereafter. T00006LA -4- B. The location of the center of gravity for any gross weight configuration, determined from NAVAIR 01-1B-40, Technical Manual, Weight and Balance Data, must fall within the percent of the Mean Aerodynamic Chord (MAC) shown on the Center of Gravity Table, Chart E. For information and method of calculating the airplane center of gravity, refer to NAVAIR 01-1B-40, Technical Manual, Weight and Balance Data. C. The weight of the system (unusable) fuel and oil as defined in NAVAIR 01-1B-40, Chart E, must be included in the airplane empty weight. D. Fuel Loading and Usage. 1. Fuel must be loaded and used to provide compliance with the “Fuel Unbalance” limitation contained in NAVAIR 01-75PAA-1 for normal fuel management procedures. 2. Phillips fuel additive PFA-55MB may be used in concentrations not to exceed 0.15 percent by volume. No fuel system anti-icing credit is allowed. Note 2 This approval applies to: A. Basic United States Navy P3A/P3B airplane with no major modifications except as required by Aero Union Report AUC 1137, dated December 22, 1989 or later FAA approved revisions. B. Airplane certified for “special purpose operations” in accordance with FAR Part 21.25 with the following limitations: 1. The following placard is to be installed in clear view of the pilot: “Restricted Category: “This airplane must be operated as a restricted category airplane and in compliance with the operating limitations stated in NAVAIR 01-75PAA-1, and in the form of placards, markings, and manual.” “Windshield Heat” “With windshield heat inop, aircraft is restricted to 240 KTS below 10,000 ft.” “Passengers” “None, limited to flight crew and number of persons essential to operations”. 2. Carriage of hazardous materials is prohibited unless compliance is shown with FAR Part 91 and the applicable regulations in Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 175. 3. Dispensation of economic poisons is prohibited. Note 3 Latest revisions of the following documents applicable to the model aircraft are required: A. NAVAIR 01-75PAA-1 must be available in the P3 series aircraft for all flight operations. B. NAVAIR 01-1B-40, Technical Manual, Weight and Balance Data. T00006LA -5- Note 4 The aircraft must be serviced and maintained in accordance with the applicable P3 manuals listed in the NAVAIR 01-75PAA-0, P3 Technical Documentations List. An inspection program prepared in accordance with guidelines outlined in § Part 91.409. A depot level inspection and maintenance procedure developed from the Department of the Navy’s Phase Depot Maintenance program (PDM) which consists of three phases and a general. One phase and general performed at 54 mo. Intervals. Reference AUC docs: 359 thru 362. The damage tolerance and fatigue evaluation, per § 25.571, will be met in accordance with FAA approved Avenger document AAS-ALS-07-001, Nov. 2007, Revision A, or later FAA approved revision. Note 5 Prior to civil airworthiness certification, the owner must show that the following have been accomplished: A. A master document of FAA Airworthiness Directives and equivalent military documents (Technical Directives, etc.) for Lockheed P3/L-188 series aircraft, Allison T-56-10 (501-D22) series engines and Hamilton Standard 54H60-77 series propellers, and applicable appliances must be prepared in Aero Union Corporation (AUC) Report No. ASD154. B. Compliance with applicable time compliance technical orders for the aircraft, engines and propellers must be complied with IAW NAVAIR 01-75PAA-6 manual. C. Inspection of all wing joints between planks for sealant deterioration and corrosion. Repairs will be accomplished IAW NAVAIR 01-75PAA-3 series manuals. D. Major airframe repairs will be accomplished IAW NA 01-75PAA-3 series manuals and any other data acceptable to the Administrator. E. Life-limited parts applicable to the military product model, including engines and/or propellers certificated as part of the aircraft, are listed in AUC Report No. ASD154. Note 6 When operating the P3B with -10 engines, comply with P3 Local Engineering Specification #P-3/AL58-0-0060 for the engine installation. Note 7 Goodrich Main Landing Gear Wheel P/N Approved Part Number Manufacturer Physical Description 3-1267 Goodrich Non-insert 3-1267-1 Goodrich New Design ---END--- ``` ## ADs (1, in force first) - [AD 2018-11-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-11-02): Flight Controls · Lockheed Martin 188A, 188C, P3A and 2 more. Effective May 23, 2018 ## Registered aircraft by registry model (OpenAirDocs) - [Lockheed P3B](https://openairdocs.org/model/lockheed-p3b): 14 aircraft (registry code 5260217) - [Aero Union P3A](https://openairdocs.org/model/aero-union-p3a): 3 aircraft (registry code 5780800) ## STCs approved under this data sheet (4) - [STC ST04186AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04186AT): Incorporation of P3A Airworthiness Limitation Section for aircraft operated in Restricted Category for the special mission of aerial dispensing of liquids. Avenger Aerospace Solutions Inc - [STC ST00788LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00788LA): Installation of a Champion or Unison engine ignition system. United Aeronautical Corporation - [STC ST00792LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00792LA): Installation of Retardant Tanks for the special purpose of Forest and Wildlife Conservation.. United Aeronautical Corporation - [STC ST03718AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03718AT): Incorporation of P3A Airworthiness Limitation Section for aircraft operated in Restricted Category for the special mission of aerial dispensing of liquids in accordance with Avenger Aircraft and Services Report No. AAS-MDL-09-002, Revision NC dated April 30, 2009, or later FAA approved revision.. Avenger Aircraft and Services --- 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.