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- November 18, 2002
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
T00009LA
Revision 2
Marsh Aviation Company
S-2F3AT
November 18, 2002
TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET NO. T00009LA
This data sheet, which is a part of Type Certificate No. T00009LA, 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: California Depart ment of Forestry and Fire Protection
1416 Ninth Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Type Certificate Ownership Record: Marsh Aviation transferred ownership of TC T00009LA to California
Department of Forestry and Fire Protection on January 23, 2002
I - Model S-2F3AT (Restricted Category) Approved November 30, 2001
Engine 2, Honeywell/AlliedSignal/Garrett 331-14GR
TC E18NE
Fuel Engine operation is approved with the following fuels:
Garrett EMS53111 (Type A)
Garrett EMS53112 (Type A1) (JP-8)
(British D. Eng. R.D. 2494 Issue 7)
Garrett EMS53113 (Class A-JP4)
Class B-type (British D. Eng. R.D. 2486 Issue 8)
Garrett EMS53116 (Type JP-5)
Garrett EMS53122 (Grade 100 LL)
Anti-icing additive conforming to PFA-55MB or MIL-I-27686 must be used
when operating in conditions where the fuel temperature is 40/g176 F or less.
Shell ASA-3 anti-static additive, or equivalent, to bring fuel up to 300
conductivity units and no more than 1 ppm.
Sohio Biobor JF Biocide additive or equivalent not to exceed 270 ppm
maximum (220 ppm of elemental boron), for pesticide purposes.
Aviation gasoline MIL-G-5572D, Grade 100/130 (low lead), not in excess of 50
gallons per 100 hours of operation (per engine), may be used for emergency
operation. Total usage must be limited to 7000 gallons during any 3000 hour
period. Aviation gasoline MIL-G-5572D, Grade 80/87 not in excess of 1000
gallons per 100 hours of operation, may be used for emergency operation. If
25% or more Avgas is used at any time, one quart of Aviation grade 120 mineral
oil must be added to mixture per 100 gallons of Avgas. (Aviation grade oil to
MIL-L-6082).
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Fuel (cont’d) If combinations of aviation gasoline are used, the following formula is required
for establishing proportions of combinations during any 3000 hour period:
Gals. 100/130 (low lead) + Gals. 80/87 /g60 or /g61 1
7000 Gals 30,000 Gals
Fuel Type Avgas, JP-4, Jet-B JP-5/I, JetA/A-1 JP-8
Min. Temp for
Starting
-50/g176C -44/g176C -42/g176C
Alcohol Water Injection fluid:
A mixture of 70% distilled water and 30% Methyl alcohol (methanol) complying
to EMS53123 is approved for use in the Alcohol Water Injection (AWI) system.
Methyl alcohol (methanol) having a minimum purity of 99.8 weight percent and
nonvolatile content of <0.001 weight percent shall be used.
Water shall conform to the following requirements; it shall be treated by a
demineralization process or shall be distilled if necessary to ensure conformance
to the following table:
MIN MAX
Total Solids, ppm 10
pH 6.0 8.0
Chlorides, ppm 1
Sulfates, ppm 1
Sulfates, ppm 1
Engine Limits Engine Ratings and Operating Limits:
Takeoff and Maximum Continuous SHP 1650
Takeoff and Maximum Continuous SHP 4534 Ft - Lb (100%)
Takeoff and Maximum Continuous RPM 1552 (101%)
Ground Idle - Minimum RPM 992 (64%)
CONDITION TORQUE
RPM %
MIN/MAX
OIL PRESS
MIN/MAX EGT
OIL TEMP
MIN/MAX
Takeoff 100% 100/101 45/70 100% (2) 55/110/g176C
Max. Cont. 100% 96/101 45/70 100% (2) 55/110/g176C
Ground Idle --- 64 (Min) 15/70 --- 55/100/g176C
Starting --- --- --- 770/g176C 44/110/g176C
Transient 104%
(Max) 30
Sec.
104%
(Max) (1)
--- 37 Above ---
(1) Do not exceed 106% RPM at any time. Transient engine speed maximum
limit is from 101% to 104% RPM. Engine speed for Overspeed Governor
(OSG) check is limited to 30 seconds from 104% to 105% RPM and
seconds from 105% to 106% RPM.
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Engine Limits (Cont’d) (2) Maximum limits for EGT during all operations, including Automatic Power
Reserve (APR) and Continuous Power Reserve (CPR) is 100% with single
redline system EGT (SRL) operative, see approved Flight Manual
Supplement/Pilot’s Operating Handbook 4DE6105 dated November 20,
2001, for EGT values with SRL system inoperative.
Reverse; Landing 93% RPM
Minimum
Maximum airspeed (on
ground) for reverse
operation is 90 KIAS
Reverse; Static 64% RPM
Minimum
If Beta light is inoperative,
do not use reverse
Windmilling 5-20%
Above 20%
5 Minute maximum
10 Minute maximum
Backward Rotation Not recommended
Propeller & Propeller Limits Hartzell Five Blade Single Acting
TC No. P44GL Rev 8 December 1999
Hub Model - HC-B5MA-5H
Blade Model - M11692N
Diameter – 118.7 inches
Blade Angle (measured at Station 42 inches):
Reverse -11.5/g176 /g177 0.5/g176
Start Lock -1.8/g176 /g177 0.1/g176
Feather 80/g176 /g177 0.5/g176
Flight Idle 5.5/g176 to 6.5/g176
Counterweight 100/g176 (Fixed)
Limitations – None
Airspeed Limits (IAS) VD (Dive) 280 KIAS
VMO (Maximum Operating ) (1) 235 KIAS
VA (Maneuvering) 175 KIAS
VFE (Flaps Extended) 150 KIAS
VLE (Landing Gear Extended)
Maximum speed for retardant release
150 KIAS
150 KIAS
(1) V MO is 250 KCAS 17,000 feet and below. Above 17,000 feet straightline
variation to 215 KCAS at 25,000 feet.
Center of Gravity (C.G.) Range Landing Gear Extended (all flight weights)
Forward Limit 213.41 in. aft of Datum (21.0% MAC)
Aft Limit 221.22 in. aft of Datum (29.85 MAC)
Landing Gear Retracted (all flight weights)
Forward Limit 215.35 in. aft of Datum (23.2% MAC)
Aft Limit . 223.16 in. aft of Datum (32.0% MAC)
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Empty Weight C. G. Range None.
Datum The Datum is a point 24 inches forward of the most forward structure of the
aircraft.
Leveling Means Floor inside cabin entrance door at Station No. 189.
Maximum Weights Takeoff 29,150 lbs
Landing 24,800 lbs
Minimum Crew One pilot at Station No. 104.7 left side.
Number of Seats Two at Station No. 104.7.
Fuel Capacity Two wing tanks total 765 U.S. gallons at Station No. 228.9.
Oil Capacity One tank each engine of 7 quart capacity. Oil tank is supplied with engine and
forms an integral part of engine.
Engine is approved for Type II oils meeting MIL-L-23699B or EMS53110.
Operating oil temperature range is as follows:
Ground Start Minimum -40/g176C
Ground Idle Maximum 127/g176C
Cruise Maximum 110/g176C
Takeoff Maximum 127/g176C
(5 minute limit above 110/g176C for takeoff)
Maximum Operation Altitude 25,000 Feet
Control Surface Movements
CONTROL SURFACE DIRECTION
DEGREES
ALLOWABLE
Left Aileron Up 18 + 1/-2
Down 15 +1/-2
Right Aileron Up 18 +1/-2
Down 15 +1/-2
Left Elevator Up 25 /g177 1
Down 15 /g177 1
Right Elevator Up 25 /g177 1
Down 15 /g177 1
Rudder Left 21 /g177 1
Right 21 /g177 1
Rudder Trimmer (Hydraulic @ Left 15
Electric Actuator Extended) Right 25
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Control Surface Movements
(cont’d) CONTROL SURFACE DIRECTION
DEGREES
ALLOWABLE
Rudder Trimmer (Hydraulic @
Electric Actuator Retracted)
Left
Right
25
15
Rudder Trimmer Left 20 /g177 1
(Hydraulic Actuator Only) Right 20 /g177 1
Rudder Trimmer Left 5 /g177 0.10’
(Electric Actuator Only) Right 5 /g177 0.10’
Left Elevator Trim Tab Up 20 /g177 1
Down 20 /g177 1
Right Elevator Trim Tab Up 20 /g177 1
Down 20 /g177 1
Aileron Trim Tab (L. Only) Up 20 /g177 1
Down 20 /g177 1
Rudder Tab Left 14 /g177 2
Left Elevator Geared Tab Down Elevator 5 /g177 1
Up Elevator 20 /g177 2
Right Elevator Geared Tab Down Elevator 5 /g177 1
Up Elevator 20 /g177 2
Left Elevator Spring Tab Up 15 /g177 1
Down 20 /g177 2
Right Elevator Spring Tab Up 15 /g177 1
Down 20 /g177 2
Left Outboard Flap Down 30 /g177 2
Right Outboard Flap Down 30 /g177 2
Left Inboard Flap Down 40 /g177 2
Right Inboard Flat Down 40 /g177 2
Left Outboard Spoiler Up 52 /g177 3
Right Outboard Spoiler Up 52 /g177 3
Left Inboard Spoiler Up 37 /g177 2
Right Inboard Spoiler Up 37 /g177 2
Manufacturer’s Serial Numbers The original Navy designation for the eligible airplanes was S2F-3. Variations
in installed mission equipment resulted in new designations for the S2F-3
airframe. These variations were designated S2F-3S, S-2D, ES-2D, S-2E, and S-
2G.
S2F-3 aircraft eligible for airworthiness certification under this Type Certificate,
must be modified for the special purpose forest and wildlife conservation (fire
fighting) by installing Honeywell/AlliedSignal/Garrett 331 engines and Hartzell
propellers in accordance with the latest FAA approved revision of Marsh
Aviation Master Drawing List 4-DE1104.
Refer to Marsh Aviation Serial Number Eligible Report Number 4-DE1106
dated October 9, 2001, or later FAA Approved revision. A current copy is on
file at the Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office.
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Certification Basis FAR 21.25 (a) (2) FAR 21.101 (a) (b) (c /g41 and FAR Part 25 dated June, 1964,
Amendments 25-1 through 25-79.
Restricted Category Type Certificate T00009LA issued November 30, 2001 for
the special purpose of forest and wildlife conservation (fire fighting). The
application for this Restricted Type Certificate is dated July 16, 1997.
A Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the modified Grumman Model
S2F-3 aircraft has been accomplished and approved on February 22, 2001.
A finding under the applicable provisions of the Noise Control Act of 1972 has
been accomplished and approved on February 22, 2001, for the modified
Grumman S2F-3 aircraft (Restricted Category – Military Surplus).
Production Basis None. Prior to original certifi cation of each aircraft an FAA representative must
perform a detailed inspection for workmanship, materials, conformity with
approved technical data, and a check of flight characteristics in accordance with
the Acceptance Test Procedure for Production Flight Test and System
Operational Check 80001 dated April 9, 2001 or later FAA approved revision.
Equipment S-2F3AT
Basic required equipment as prescribed in applicable airworthiness regulations
(see Certification Basis) must be installed in the aircraft for certification.
Aircraft must be equipped with Honeywell/AlliedSignal/Garrett 331-14GR
engines, Hartzell HC-B5MA-5 propellers and retardant delivery system installed
in accordance with the latest FAA approved revision of Marsh Aviation Master
Drawing List Number 4-DE1104 to be eligible for airworthiness certification
under Type Certificate T00009LA.
NOTE 1 Current Weight and Balance report containing a list of equipment included in the
certified empty weight, and loading instructions, when necessary, must be
provided for each aircraft at time of original certification.
NOTE 2 All required placards listed in th e FAA approved S-2F3AT Flight Manual
Supplement/Pilot Operating Handbook 4-DE6105 dated November 20, 2001,
must be installed in the aircraft.
NOTE 3 The S-2F3AT must be maintained in accordance with NAVAIR 01-85SAD-2
and the latest revision of Marsh Aviation Maintenance Manual Supplement 4-
DE6106 which contain the original minimum scheduled maintenance program
required for the S-2F3AT to meet the requirements for continued airworthiness.
NOTE 4 The S-2F3AT shall be operated in accordance with NATOPS Flight Manual 01-
855AE-1, plus the FAA approved S-2F3AT Flight Manual Supplement/Pilot
Operating Handbook 4-DE6105 dated November 20, 2001 .
NOTE 5 Prior to issuance of airworthiness certificate for each aircraft:
A. Each aircraft must pass a conformity inspection in accordance with Marsh
Aviation Configuration Report 4-DE1108 dated June 21, 2001, or later FAA
Approved revision. Marsh Aviation Report 4-DE1109, dated May 9, 2001,
identifies the military MWOs accomplished on the aircraft and the MWOs
which have been removed. Additionally each aircraft must pass an
inspection for any possible hidden damage and the Military Records
reviewed for acceptability of any repairs or alterations.
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Note 5 (Cont’d) B. The maintenance, overhaul, and modification records of each airplane must
be reviewed for military changes that may affect the airworthiness of the
aircraft
C. After the required inspections, the aircraft must be found to be in a good
state of preservation, repair, and in a condition for safe operation.
D. Compliance must be shown for each airworthiness directives for the aircraft
and engine identified in Marsh Aviation Airworthiness Directives and
Service Bulletin List 4-DE1109 dated 05/09/01 or later FAA Approved
revision.
E. At prescribed intervals all inspections and modifications must be
accomplished Marsh Aviation Airworthiness Directives and Service Bulletin
List 4-DE1109 dated 05/09/01 or later FAA Approved revision.
NOTE 6 Upon completion of conversion to certif ied status in Restricted category, an
additional data plate, incorporating the S-2F3AT designation which includes a
statement that the aircraft has been modified per TC T00009LA, must be
installed near the original data plate. Under no circumstances should the original
or any succeeding data plate be removed from the aircraft.
NOTE 7 Restricted category aircraft may not be operated in a foreign country without the
express written approval of that country.
NOTE 8 Aircraft modified in accordance w ith TC T00009LA have not been shown to
meet the requirements of the applicable comprehensive and detailed
airworthiness code as provided by Annex 8 to the Convention on International
Civil Aviation.
NOTE 9 Any alteration to the type design of this aircraft may require Instructions for
Continued Airworthiness. These instructions must be submitted and accepted by
LB-AEG, Aircraft Evaluation Group Office, prior to approval for return to
service.
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