A4SW Rev42
A4SW Rev42
A4SW Rev42
Certification Basis
For S/N 6000 thru 6049 and T34-001 thru T34-450: CAR 8 effective October 11, 1950, Restricted Category
For S/N T34-451 and subsequent, and for S/N T34-273 thru T34-450 when modified in accordance with Thrush Custom
Kit CK-AG-45:
Airworthiness Standards for Components and Areas Not Affected by the Change:
The original certification basis (airworthiness standards only) for the S2R-T34 airplane (as equipped prior to
modification):
CAR 3 effective May 15, 1956, with Amendments 3-1 through 3-8; and
Only for regulations applicable to turboprop engine installations, 14 CFR Part 23 effective February 1,
1965, with Amendments 23-1 through 23-16.
Airworthiness Standards for Components and Areas Affected by the Change:
14 CFR 21.101
14 CFR 21.25(a)(1) for the special purposes of
a. 21.25(b)(1) agricultural aircraft operations, and
b. 21.25(b)(2) forest conservation (only for aerial dispensing of liquids or other materials for fires).
Civil Air Regulations (CAR) 3, effective May 15, 1956, including Amendments 3-1 through 3-8.
14 CFR Part 23, Subpart C, effective February 1, 1965, Amendments 23-1 through 23-34, only Subpart C
regulations.
14 CFR Part 23, effective February 1, 1965, Regulations and Amendments as listed below: (Note: Dash
number in parentheses is amendment level)
23.49(c)(1) (-21) * 23.175 (-14) 23.1043 (-7) *
23.65(c) (-21) * 23.177 (-0) 23.1045 (-7)
23.75(b) (-7) 23.562 (-50) * 23.1529 (-26)
23.77(b) (-21) 23.629(e) (-31) 23.1583 (-10)
23.173 (-14) 23.1041 (-7) 23.1587(a) (-7)
* Compliance with the regulation was demonstrated in accordance with FAA policy memorandum
ACE-110_19971201, dated December 1, 1997.
Compliance with §23.221 Spinning was not required in accordance with FAA Advisory Circular 21.25-1,
Appendix 1, and compliance was not shown.
Equivalent Level of Safety Finding (ELOS) No. ACE-04-05 to 14 CFR 23.473(b), dated July 26, 2004, for a
landing weight of 7,600 lbs.
CAR 8 is not part of the certification basis for S/N T34-451 and up, or for S/N T34-273 thru S/N T34-450 when
equipped or modified with Thrush Custom Kit CK-AG-TBD for operating at 10,500 pounds. These
airplanes are certified to an approved maximum takeoff weight of 10,500 pounds and cannot use the
provisions of CAR 8 to operate over 10,500 pounds.
Engine Pratt & Whitney (United Aircraft of) Canada PT6A-15AG or PT6A-27
Due to anticipated operating environment, servicing and overhaul interval for both
the PT6A-15AG and PT6A-27 engines shall be in accordance with Pratt &
Whitney's recommendations for the PT6A-15AG engine.