# TCDS TC 590: Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company

- Type: Type certificate data sheet
- Status: Current
- Holder: Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company
- Revision: 1
- Revised: June 15, 2012
- Product: Aircraft, Small Airplane
- Registered aircraft: 2, by the registry models matched to it (OpenAirDocs)
- Data sheet PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/67/b4/67b4a35f5e13e79acc278ba4f01c6830acb2712f5ea53704484bd6b8030ae051
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/BB257A0A8DDD577886257A29005F7989.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/tcds/TC%20590

## Models (1)

As the data sheet lists them.

- Electra 10-E

## What the data sheet says

From the PDF's text layer, line by line; tables lose their columns. The PDF is the record.

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Rev. No. 1 1 1 
 
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION 
590 
REVISION 1 
 
LOCKHEED ELECTRA 
 10-E, 12 PCLM 
  
June 15, 2012 
 
This data sheet which is part of Type Certificate No. 590 prescribes conditions and limitations under which the product for which 
the type certificate was issued meets the airworthiness requirements of the Civil Air Regulations. 
 
Type Certificate Holder Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company 
 86 South Cobb Drive 
 Marietta, GA 30063 
 
Type Certificate Holder Record Lockheed Aircraft Corporation 
  Burbank, California 
 
(Same as Model 10A except engines and nacelles) 
 
Engines 2 P&W Wasps S3H1 
  
Placard limits Maximum, except takeoff 
 Below 4,000 feet pressure alt. 
   30-1/2 in. Hg., 2,000 rpm (450 hp) 
 4, 000 ft. pressure alt. and up 
   29 in. Hg., 2,000 rpm (450 hp) 
 Takeoff (one minute) 
   34-1/2 in. Hg., 2,200 rpm (550 hp) 
  
Placard speeds Level flight or climb – 210 mph True Ind. 
 Glide or dive – 261 mph True Ind. 
 Flaps extended – 125 mph True Ind. 
  
Placard ceiling (a)  9,500 ft. absolute (density altitude) at 10,500 lbs. with either engine inoperative with 
propeller (Item 61) idling at 700 rpm (6101A-12 blades) 
 (b)  0 ft. usable ceiling (density altitude) at 10,500 lbs. with either propeller brakes (see Item 
63) (Data on usable ceiling not available) 
  
Fuel capacity 250 gallons (6 tanks in wing – 2 main 81 gallons each, 2 auxiliary forward of spar at 16 
gallons each, 2 reserve rear of spar 28 gallons each) 
  
Oil capacity 17 gallons (one 8-1/2 gallon tank in each nacelle) 
  
No. passengers 10 
  
Baggage Maximum capacity of compartments.  Comp artment in nose 300 lbs. (-97 ½):  compartment 
in each wing stub 25 lbs. (+20 ½ 
  
Maximum weight 10,500 lbs. (See NOTE 2) 
  
C.G. limits  (-11.65) and (+2.9) 
  
Spec. basis Type Certificate No. 590 (Aero Bulletin 7A requirements) 
  
Serial Numbers 1008 and 1041 and up eligible per NOTE A

590  2  
 
EQUIPMENT:  (Data is centerline of the center section spar) (*Denotes net increase)  
 
Class I: 
  1.  2 Engine ring cowls 93 lbs. (-70) 
  2.  2 Exhaust collector rings 87 lbs. (-60) 
  3.  2 Oil radiators (UAP 7”) 38 lbs. (-54) 
  4.  2 Landing lights and 1 warning light (in wing) 25 lbs.  
  5.  Position lights   
  6.  Flares (two 3-minute) and brackets 50 lbs. (-85) 
  8.  2 Starters (electric)   
  9.  Battery (exide 6XT-13-12V) 64 lbs.  (-58) 
10.  Generator (50 amp) 36 lbs.  (-61) 
11.  Pressure fire extinguisher system 35 lbs. (-45) 
12.  35 x 15-6 wheels (Goodyear 6HBM) 68 lbs. (-23) 
13.  35 x 15-6 (Goodyear) heavy duty 6 ply tires and plain tubes (wheels must be placarded for those 
tires) 
109 lbs. (-23) 
14.  Retracting landing gear, electric worm driv e 12.5:1 gear and EDC No. 45040 electric motor (100 
amp. fuse required) 
275 lbs. (-20) 
15.  Shock struts (Aerol SP-400E) 96 lbs. (-23) 
16.  Wing split training edge flaps, electric operated (30 amp. fuse required) 75 lbs. (+55) 
17.  Rudder equipped with trailing edge tab (single) and spring type bungee 3 lbs.  
18.  Elevator equipped with balance weights (external 12 lbs.; auxiliary flap 3 lbs.; tabs 2 lbs.) 17 lbs. (+310) 
20.  Ventilating system 20 lbs. (+85) 
21.  Cabin heaters 40 lbs. (+45) 
22.  Toilet equipment 15 lbs. (+180) 
23.  Container and 1 gallon water 12 lbs. (+168) 
25.  2 baggage straps (nose compartment) 4 lbs.  (-98) 
26. 16 x 7-3 tail wheel 12 lbs. (+313) 
27.  Tail wheel strut (Aerol 300ET) 17 lbs. (+300) 
28.  Instruments with panel 56 lbs. (-74) 
61.  (a) Propellers – Hamilton Standard hubs 12D40, blades 6101A-12 to 6101A-14, inclusive.  Diameter 
9’1” maximum, 8’ 10-5/8” minimum.  Low pitch setting 11 degrees  
175 lbs. 
ea. 
(-93.5) 
 
Class II: 
31.  2 Wheel fenders 8 lbs. (-20) 
32.  Rudder lock in cockpit 1 lb. (-65) 
33.  Control wheel lock 2 lbs. (-29) 
34.  Tail wheel centering lock control 3 lbs. (-70) 
35.  Abrasion strips on lower fins 2 lbs.  (+284) 
36.  Abrasion strips on tail surfaces (complete) 5 lbs.  (+270) 
37.  De-icer installation (fixed portion 58 lbs., removable 58 lbs.) (See NOTE 2) 113 lbs * (-24) 
38.  Small type generator (25 amp. ) (K & K) 28 lbs. (-61) 
39.  Heavy duty battery 70 lbs. (-32) 
40  2 Cactus-proof tire liners 22 lbs. (-23) 
43.  Tail wheel tire liner 3 lbs.  (+313) 
44.  Standard passenger seats remove d  Deduct 20 lbs. each.  (NOTE:  Number of seats removed will be 
noted by addition of Roman numeral after Item 44.  “44(V)” represents five seats removed 100 lbs.) 
  
45.  Two heavy gage 81 gallon fuel tanks (Lockheed No. 47534 replacing standard 81 gallon fuel tanks) 26 lbs.*  
46,  Rudders equipped with fixed trimming tabs (replacing adjustable tabs) and 3 lbs. spring type bungee No 
change 
in 
weights 
 
47.  Landing gear (Knuckle type) retracting mech. With 12.5:1 gear ratio and EDC No. 45040 electric 
motor (140 amp. Fuxe required) (replaces standard worm and sector type) 
275 lbs.  (-20) 
48.  Fuel capacity increased 49 gallons (1 tank in fuselage, Lockheed No. 43826) 40 lbs.* (+26) 
49.  Oil capacity 22 gallons (11 gallon tank, Lockh eed No. 45859, in each nacelle replacing standard 7-
1/2 gallon tanks) 
10 lbs. (-44) 
50.  Couch, 3 place, leather covered 130 lbs. (+40) 
58.  Oil immersion heaters 6 lbs. (-44)

3 590 
61.  (b) Constant speed propeller control 20 lbs.* (-65) 
63.  Air Associates (Quick) propeller brake inst allation (Hamilton Standard  constant speed 12D40, 
Propeller) 
62 lbs. (-87) 
66.  Lockheed Model 10 ski and ski gear (Lockheed Drawing 45204) 624 lbs.; tail ski and gear 
(Lockheed Drawing 45205) 51 lbs.; and original portion of landing gear structure retained 11 lbs. 
686 lbs.  
 
Class III: 
62.  New beaded (hydrocompressed) type wing ribs (Lockheed Drawing No. 40200K) No 
weight 
change 
 
64.  Fuel dump valve and chute nsta llation (FAA Drawings E-1, E-2, E-3,  E-4, E-5, E-6, E-7, and E-8) 
(see NOTE 4) 
19 lbs. (+2) 
 
NOTE A. Each aircraft manufactured after 10/7/41 must, prior to original certification, satisfactorily pass: 
  
(a)  An inspection for workmanship, ma terials and conformity before any cove ring, metal priming or final finish 
is applied.  All woodwork may be varnished. 
 
(b)  A final inspection of the completed aircraft. 
 
(c)  A check of flight characteristics. 
 
NOTE 1. Weight and balance report including list of equipm ent included in certificated weight empty, and loading 
instructions when necessary, must be submitted for each  aircraft with original inspector’s report and each 
subsequent report covering changes in equipment. 
 
NOTE 2. Maximum weight may be increased 63 lb s. when complete de-icer is installed. 
 
NOTE 3. Eligible for export as follows , subject to provisions of MOP 2-4: 
 (a)  Canada 
       - Landplane – eligible. 
       -  Skiplane – not eligible.  However, structure complies with Canadian requirements for ski installation when 
          iIem 66 is installed.  
(b)  All other countries except Australia and New Zealand. 
 
NOTE 4. A.  If provisions other than Item 64 are made fo r dumping, the fuel dump valves must be made positively 
inoperative. 
 
B.  If Item 64 is installed, the airworthiness certificate shall incorporate one of the following statements, as case 
may be: 
  
(1)   Non-Air Carrier.  “Fuel shall not be dumped except in accordance with the provisions of Civil Air 
        Regulations 60.900.” 
 
(2) Air Carrier.  “Fuel shall not be dumped except in accordance with Civil Air Regulations 61.7811.” 
 
NOTE 5. Placard lavatory door as follows:  “This room  not to be occupied during take-off and landing.” 
 
-END-
```

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## Registered aircraft by registry model (OpenAirDocs)

- [Lockheed ELECTRA 10-E](https://openairdocs.org/model/lockheed-electra-10-e): 2 aircraft (registry code 5261314)

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- [STC SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC
- [STC SA01757WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01757WI): To allow the use of UL91 or UL94 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Swift Fuels LLC
- [STC SA01831WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01831WI): To allow the use of UL91 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Petersen Aviation Inc
- [STC SA01828SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01828SE): Installation of J.P. Instruments (JPI) EDM-960 Primary Engine Data Management System. J. P. Instruments
- [STC SA6070NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA6070NM): Installation of a 'quick-disconnect drain plug' on the engine rocker sump for the oil drain retrieval system after engine shutdown.. West Coast Air Creations
- [STC SA01282NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01282NY): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K015 on aircraft powered by Pratt & Whitney radial reciprocating engine Series R-985, R-1340 and R-1830.. Airwolf Filter Corporation

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