ELECTRA
The design of the L188 Electra began in
1954 to an American
Airlines specification and first flew in 1957. Two variants
were introduced, the basic L188 and the long-range L188C
which incorporated additional fuel tanks and higher weights.
Unfortunately the aircraft
suffered two catastrophic in-flight
structural failures which necessitated major modifications
to the wing and nacelle structure.
This caused a loss of
public confidence in the aircraft and
production ceased early after 172 had been produced. Most
survivors have been converted to freight aircraft.
This CD contains the
flight manual for the Lockheed L188C
Electra.
The manual is titled "Operating Manual" and includes
both the FAA Approved Flight Manual plus a complete technical
description of the aircraft. The CD has been scanned from the
original flight manual and retains any colour pages.
The Electra formed the
basis of the P-3 patrol aircraft. For
flight manuals for the P-3 go to here.
This CD contains: