# TCDS TC 785: Catalina Aircraft Trust LLC - Type: Type certificate data sheet - Status: Current - Holder: Catalina Aircraft Trust LLC - Revision: 1 - Revised: June 23, 2009 - Product: Aircraft, Large Airplane - Certification basis: CAR 3, CAR 4a - Registered aircraft: 10, by the registry models matched to it (OpenAirDocs) - Data sheet PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/0d/6e/0d6eb6638eb377ce7cfb3fc4a7fc226f256cff7212b5106ed68b505200230fee - FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/9A1FFCA00D7CC667862575F60064120F.0001 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/tcds/TC%20785 ## Models (1) As the data sheet lists them. - 28-5ACF ## What the data sheet says From the PDF's text layer, line by line; tables lose their columns. The PDF is the record. ```text Page No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Rev. No. 1 1 1 1 1 1 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION 785 Revision 1 CATALINA AIRCRAFT TRUST (Consolidated Vultee) 28-5ACF (Army/Navy PBY-5A) June 23, 2009 TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET NO. 785 This data sheet, which is part of Type Certificate No. 785, 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: Catalina Aircraft Trust, LLC 5380 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Suite 105 Longboat Key, Florida 34228 Type Certificate Ownership October 5, 1948 to Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation Record August 6, 1951 Reissued to Babb Company, Inc. April 28, 1971 Reissued to Steward-Davis, Inc May 13, 1993 Reissued to Robert P. and/or Claudette R. Schlaefli April 27, 2009 Reissued to Catalina Aircraft Trust, LLC I - Model 28-5ACF (Army/Navy/RCAF PBY-5A, and RCAF 28-5AMC), 25 PCAmM Approved October 5, 1948 Engine: 2 P&W R-1830-92 (SIC-3G); or 2 P&W R-1830-75 (2SC9G) installed per NOTE 10. Fuel: 91/96 minimum grade aviation fuel. (see NOTE 3) Engine Limits: Airspeed Limits: Maneuvering – 122 mph (106 knots) (T.I.A.S.) Cruising – 158 mph (137 knots). Never Exceed – 199 mph (173 knots), (see NOTE 10 for Vne with under-wing boats) Landing Gear Opr. – 140 mph (122 knots). Landing gear Ext. – 160 mph (139 knots). C.G. Range: (+242.2) (22.9 percent MA C) to (+251.0) (28.2 percent MAC) Effect of landing gear retraction +12,485 in. lbs. moment Datum: 302 in. forward of step (bulkhead No. 5) HP RPM *MP In. Hg. Alt. R-1830-92: Maximum continuous 1050 2550 41.5 S.L Maximum continuous 1050 2550 39.5 7500 Take-off (2 Minutes) 1200 2700 48.0 S.L. Take-off (2 Minutes) 1200 2750 47.0 S. L R-1830-75: Maximum continuous 1100 2600 43.5 S.L. Maximum continuous 1100 2600 42.7 7300 Take-off (2 minutes) 1200 2700 47.0 S.L. Take-off (2 minutes) 1200 2700 46.0 6500 *(Straight line manifold pressure variation with altitude shown) TC 785 Page 2 of 6 MAC 165.3 in., L.E. of MAC Sta. (+204.4) Leveling Means: Leveling lugs in tail between bulkheads 7 and 8 (+500 and 550), or longitudinal inclometer at Flight Engineer’s station (right side at deck line). Weight Limits: Take-off and landing 28,000 lbs. (S ee Notes 5A-2, 6, 9 and 10 for further limits). Minimum Crew: 2 (+110) or 2 (+110) and 1 (+260) (See NOTE 5B-5) No. of Seats: Maximum passengers 22 (loca tion variable) (See Notes 5A-12 and 5A-16) Maximum Baggage: (See NOTE 5A-11) Fuel Capacity: Total capacity 1750 ga llons (2 tanks, 875 gallons each). (See Notes 4 and 7) Maximum allowable capacity variable. (See NOTE 7) (+267) Oil Capacity: 110 gallons (2 tanks, 1 each nacelle , 55 gallons each) 825 lbs. (+208) (See NOTE 4) Maximum Operating 21,100 feet Altitude: Control Surface Movements: Serial Numbers Eligible: 9747, 9749, all Army and Navy PBY-5A and RCAF PBY-5A and 28-5AMC serial numbers 9751 through 9805 (See NOTE 5) Certification Basis: Type Cert. No. 785 (Comb. Civil Air Regulation (CAR) 3 and 4a). Production Basis: None Export Eligibility: Eligible for export to all count ries subject to the provisions of MOP 2-4. Required Equipment: Items 1(a), 2(a), 3(a), 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 201(a), 202(a) (or 202(b), see NOTE 6), 203, 204, 301, 302, 401, 402, 403, 404, 405, 501, 601 EQUIPMENT: Propellers and Propeller Accessories 1. (a) Propellers, Hamilton Standard hubs 23E50, blades 6353-12. For interchangeable blade models see Prop. Spec. No. 603 (NOTE 6). Diameter: Maximum 12’3/8”, minimum allowable for repairs 11’9-1/4”. No further reduction permitted. Low pitch setting 18 degrees at 42” sta. See NOTE 2(d) for required placard. 796 lbs. (+135) 2. (a) 2 Propeller governors, Hamilton Standard model 4L11-GOT, 4L11-GOJ, and 4G8-G23G1 or equivalent. 12 lbs. (+161) 3. (a) 2 Propeller feathering pump installations, Pesco Type 1E-R280-BH or equivalent. 47 lbs. (+198) Engines and Engine Accessories - Fuel and Oil System 101. 2 fuel pumps, Type G-9 AN4101, 2P-R600-CWT or equivalent. 6 lbs. (+181) 102. 2 oil coolers, either AiResearch No. 2E-5050, No. 2J-6232, or equivalent. 80 lbs. (+187) Elevator Aileron Rudder Elevator tab Rudder tab Up 30 degrees Up 21 degrees Right 17 degrees Up 5 degrees Right 15 degrees Down 20 degrees Down 19-3/4 degrees Left 17 degrees Down 15 degrees Left 20 degrees Page 3 of 6 TC 785 103. 2 oil temperature regulator valves, U.A.P. 2D-3058-4 or equivalent. 8 lbs. (+198) 104. 2 fuel booster pumps, Pesco 2P-R600-CWX-1 or equivalent. 105. System fuel and oil (See NOTE 4) (a) System fuel (b) System oil 66 lbs. 112 lbs. (+267) (+206) 106. Firewall shut-off valves (a) 2 oil system valves, General Controls 40R584 or equivalent. (b) 2 fuel system valves, Whittaker W7951, 1- 1/4″ D or equivalent. (c) 2 hydraulic system valves, Whittaker W7950, 1-1/4″ D, or equivalent. Landing Gear 201. Two (2) main wheel-brake assemblies, 47″ Type I (a) Goodyear Model A47SC Wheel Assembly #530144A-1 Brake Assembly #510628A 202. (a) Two (2) main wheel 12-ply-rating tires, 47″, SC, Type I, with regular tubes. (b) Two (2) main wheel 10-ply-rating tires, 47″, SC Type I, with regular tubes. (See NOTE 6) 203. Nose wheel assembly, 30″, SC, Type I, Hayes 5950A (G-3-96). 204. Nose wheel 8-ply-rating tire, 30″, SC, Type I, with regular tubes. Electrical Equipment 301. 2 generators, Type P1 or equivalent. 89 lbs. (+191) 302. 2 batteries, AN 3152 or equivalent. 80 lbs. (+210) Interior Equipment 401. (a) FAA approved Airplane Flight Manual (Basic) (b) FAA approved Flight Manual, Southern California Aircraft Corp., Report No. R1007 dated 6/25/51, when P&W R-1830-75 engines are installed. 402. Indicator, carburetor air temperature, Lewis 77B3 or equivalent. 403. Gage, hydraulic press, Hollsman AU-Q-148 or equivalent. 404. Indicator, cowl flap position, GE8DJ-12-PBC or equivalent. 405. Indicator, cylinder head temperature AN 5536-2A or equivalent. De-Icing Equipment 501. 2 carburetor alternate air installations, CVAC 28P5008 Y or equivalent. Miscellaneous 601. 2 windshield wipers, Marquette D12364 or equivalent. NOTES TC 785 Page 4 of 6 NOTE 1. 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 (except in the case of air carrier operators having an approved weight control system). NOTE 2. The following placards must be installed in front of and in clear view of the pilot: (a)“This airplane must be operated in compliance with the ‘Approved Operating Limitations” of the Airplane Flight Manual”. (b) “No acrobatic maneuvers, including spins are approved”. (c) “Do not exceed engine temperature limits during water taxiing”. (d) “Avoid continuous operations between 1700 and 1850 rpm”. NOTE 3. The dash-one setting on the Stromberg PD12H1 or H4 carburetors and standard 25 degree BTC ignition timing should be used on R-1830-92 engines to permit use of either 91 or 100 grade fuel. NOTE 4. (a) “System Fuel and Oil” (Equipment Item 105) is that amount required to fill both systems and the tanks up to the tank outlets to the engines when the airplane is in the level altitude. “System Fuel and Oil” and all hydraulic fluid must be included in certificated weight empty. (See also NOTE 7). (b) Fuel and Oil tank capacities do not include any “System Fuel and Oil”. NOTE 5. The Model 28-5ACF is either a Model PBY-5A or a Model 28-5AMC modified in accordance with the requirements of CAR 3 for passenger-carrying operations. (Aircraft Specification 2-548 describes the modifications which are necessary to modify the Model PBY-5A aircraft to provide eligibility for cargo-carrying operations only). Listed as follows are the modifications which are necessary to convert the Army/Navy Model PBY-5A, and RCAF Models PBY-5A and 28-5AMC to a Model 28-5ACF. A. Modifications required for PBY-5A aircraft previously certificated in accordance with Aircraft Specification 2-548: (1) Modifications in accordance w ith the following CVAC Drawings: 28T15000 D Empennage Inst., Mod. (Details shown on Dwgs. 28T15001 to 28T15020, and 28T15022 to 28T15024 inclusive), 28D5000 BD Cowl Inst., Engine, 28P5012 Springs – Carburetor Air Scoop Rework (Installation of these springs shown on Drawing 28P5008 Y). (2) To be eligible for maximum weight of 28,000 lb s., a clipper bow in accordance with CVAC Drawing No. 28B15001 B and pertinent detail drawings must be installed. The airplane is eligible for a maximum weight of only 27,000 lbs. with the original PBY-5A nose and turret installed, provided the turret revolving mechanism is removed or made inoperative and the opening between the nose and turret are faired over. (3) The rear gun blisters must be removed and a satisfactory passenger door installed. The number of auxiliary exits required will be governed by CAR 3.387. The navigator’s escape hatch in the top of the cabin near bulkhead 3 will be considered as one auxiliary exit, provided it is properly placarded and a suitable ladder or other equivalent means of access is stowed adjacent to the hatch so as to readily permit easy egress through the hatch. CVAC Drawings which cover approved entrance doors and auxiliary exits are: 28R5223 A, Door-Hull Cargo (one left, one right) 28B15000, Hull, Rework Assembly 28B15016 A, Escape Hatch – Sta. 6.4 R. H. 28B15017 B, Main Entrance Hatch 28B15030 A, Rework Blister Compartment – Station 6-7 (See NOTE 9) with reference to waist blisters. (4) At or near the firewalls, emergency shut-off valves (Equipment Item 106, a, b and c) must be incorporated in all lines carrying inflammable fluid into the engine compartments. If these valves are located forward of the firewall, they and any other system components between the valves and the firewall must be fireproof or adequately protected by fireproof wrapping or stainless steel shrouds. The control installation shall be acceptable to the FAA representative and the operating name shall be located convenient to the pilot and co-pilot or to the flight engineer, and shall be properly marked. (5) The identification plate must be marked to show the designation as Model 28-5ACF and to indicate the date of conversion. (6) Combustion heaters for tail de-icer or cabin heating, if installed, must be of type approved by the FAA. Their installation, fuel system, etc., must be thoroughly inspected to insure that no hazardous conditions may exist (see paragraph A-10 below). Page 5 of 6 TC 785 (7) If an exhaust heat-type wing de-icer system is installed, the system must be thoroughly inspected for evidence of corrosion, deterioration or possible hazardous conditions, with particular attention given to the engine section. (8) A stainless steel diaphragm must be installed between the power and accessory sections of each engine. All openings in these diaphragms shall be sealed with close-fitting fire resistant grommets, bushings or firewall-type fittings. (9) If not previously accomplished, the firewall must be completed by downward extension to the nacelle skin. (10) Unless installed in an otherwise approved manner, all equipment (such as auxiliary power plants, fuel- burning heaters, etc.) which create potential fire zones during flight must be isolated from the remainder of the airplanes by means of fireproof material, or adequately protected by a fire detection and extinguishing system. In either case, suitable means must be provided to shut off the flow of inflammable fluids to this equipment. (11) Cargo and baggage compartment flooring and floor beams and all new interior equipment installations must be substantiated for ultimate load factors of 6.5 (positive) and 1.7 (negative). The cargo and baggage compartments must be provided with adequate tie-down fittings and contain adequate placards to indicate the maximum approved capacities. If the original flooring and floor support structure are retained, the following approved compartment capacities based upon uniformly distributed loads and use of the airplane as a cargo carrier may be used as a basis for determination of allowable compartment loads and placards. Compartment Total Capacity C. G. (Approx.) (hull stations) (lbs.) 2-4 3740 +172 4-5 936 +266 5-6 4100 +344 6-7 3240 +422 (12) Safety belt and passenger seat installation other than originally provided by the manufacturer must be shown to at least meet the strength requirements of CAR 4a. (13) The bottom of the forward super-structure compartment (forward of the flight engineer’s instrument panel) must be sealed to prevent any spilled fluid from entering the hull, and the compartment must be adequately drained and vented. (14) The compartment containing the flight engineer’s station must be placarded against smoking. (15) All hose connections in the oil return line in each engine accessory section must be double clamped. (16) Installation of provisions for more than 22 passengers is contingent upon incorporation of additional emergency exits complying with CAR 3.387. (17) The pilot static head of the airspeed system must be modified by adding a ring to the head 15/32 inch forward of the center line of the static opening. The ring should be made of .063 music wire, should fit tightly on the head, and be attached to the head with silver solder. (18) For operation of the airplane as an amphibian, it is necessary that the original PBY-5A (or their equivalent) water-tight doors be supplied for hull-bulkhead Sta. 2, 4, 6 and 7. These doors must not be closed during takeoffs and landings, but should either be hinged to, or positioned adjacent to their respective bulkheads, so that they may be readily positioned in case of a water emergency. B. Any PBY-5A not previously certificated in accordance with Aircraft Specification 2-548, as well as all RCAF 28-5AMC aircraft, must comply with all the provisions of NOTE 5A, above, plus the following: (1) Two sea anchors and life rafts as required by th e operations which are authorized, with adequate stowage provisions for these items, must be provided. (2) The firewall either must be completely replaced by, or covered, or backed up by one of the following materials: (a) Stainless steel - .015 in. thick (b) Nickel-chromium-iron-alloy - .015 in. thick (c) Low carbon steel - .018 in. thick (aluminum coated or otherwise protected against corrosion) (d) Monel metal - .018 in. thick (e) Terneplate - .018 in. thick (3) Guards must be installed to prevent the inadvertent operation of switches on control column and on forward side of bulkhead aft of pilot’s compartment. (4) The supports for the servo control fluid lines forward of the servo must be replaced with supports having adequate strength and rigidity. (5) Positive means of communication between the flight engineer, if utilized, and the pilot and co-pilot must be installed. TC 785 Page 6 of 6 (6) Fuel dump valves must be removed or made positively inoperative. (7) Instruments must be marked for approved operations limits. (8) The carburetor air intake systems must be modified in either of the following manner: (a) Install a carburetor alcohol de-icing system with a capacity of not less than 5 gallons per engine. The capacity of the alcohol pumps should be sufficient to provide a flow of 10 gallons per hour to each engine simultaneously. (CVAC Drawing 28P15000 or equivalent.) (b) Modify the carburetor air preheat system to provide a heat rise of 100 degrees F, when operating at 75 percent power at an outside air temperature of 30 degrees F. (Equipment Item 501 not adequate.) (9) All fuel tank filler caps or adjacent surface must be marked with the word “Fuel”, the minimum fuel octane rating, and the tank capacity. (10) The oil tank filler caps must be marked with the word “oil” and the oil tank capacity. (11) FAA approved number “5E-4” should be added to the military engine identification plates in lieu of the Type Certificate No. (12) All electrical system circuit protectors must be made accessible in flight. (13) The drain outlets for the A.E.L. strainer-wobble pump units must be moved to a position remote from the auxiliary power plant exhaust outlet, if the latter is installed. NOTE 6. When equipment item 202 (b) is installed, landplane operations are limited to a maximum weight of 27,000 lbs. NOTE 7. The total fuel tank capacity for this model is 1,750 gallons (10,500 lbs.), but the usual empty weight of these airplanes is such that this total cannot be utilized. The maximum allowable capacity for each airplane should be determined in the following manner: From the maximum certificated weight, subtract the sum of the airplane empty weight (as equipped), fuel, oil, and minimum crew weight (170 lbs. each). The difference is the maximum allowable fuel in pounds. The fuel tank filler necks (or adjacent surface) and the fuel quantity indicators should be placarded accordingly (see also NOTE 4) and pertinent notes added to the loading schedule, if utilized, and to the Airplane Operating Limitations. NOTE 8 Prior to certification as a Model 28-5ACF, each aircraft must satisfactorily pass: (a) An inspection for possible hidden damage, for workmanship and materials used in making any repairs and/or alterations, and for conformity with drawings describing all required changes (see NOTE 5). (b) A check of flight characteristics when the FAA representative considers it necessary. NOTE 9. Model 28-5ACF is approved with re tention of waist blisters and a modified clipper bow at a maximum take-off and landing weight of 27,880 lbs. when modified per So. California Aircraft Corp., Ontario, CA., Form ACA-337, dated 12/27/48. Airplane Flight Manual must be revised in accordance with approved manual for aircraft N69043 owned by the So. California Aircraft Corp., Ontario, CA. When such blisters are retained, the fixed elevator trim tab, described in CVAC Drawing 28T15024, must not be incorporated. NOTE 10. Under wing boats may be installe d in accordance with So. California Aircraft Corp., Ontario, CA, Form ACA-337, dated 6/6/50. P&W R-1830-75 engines may be installed in accordance with So. California Aircraft Corp., Form ACA-337, dated 5/2/51. Item 401(b) is required with this installation. When either or both of these installations are incorporated, the following limitations apply: P&W P&W Engine Installation R-1830-92 R-1930-75 Take-Off and Landing without boats under wing 28,000 lbs. 29,310 lbs. Take-off and Landing with boats under wing 26,800 lbs. 28,030 lbs. When under wing boats are installed, the never exceed speed must be reduced to 175 mph (152 knots). .....END..... ``` ## ADs None name its models. ## Registered aircraft by registry model (OpenAirDocs) - [Consolidated Vultee 28-5ACF](https://openairdocs.org/model/consolidated-vultee-28-5acf): 9 aircraft (registry codes 2422202, 2421230) - [General Dynamics 28-5ACF](https://openairdocs.org/model/general-dynamics-28-5acf): 1 aircraft (registry code 3790203) ## STCs approved under this data sheet (9) - [STC SA01757WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01757WI): To allow the use of UL91 or UL94 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. 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