LOCKHEED L188C
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.

The Electra formed the basis of the P-3 patrol aircraft. For
flight manuals for the P-3 go to here.

This CD contains two flight manuals for the Lockheed L188C
Electra plus two additional publications. The CD has been
scanned from the original flight manuals and retains any
colour pages.

   

 

This CD contains:

1.  Lockheed L188C Operating Manual, Lockheed Report 13774  
     dated 7-10-58, approx 471 pages. This manual includes both
     the FAA Approved Flight Manual plus a complete technical
     description of the aircraft.

2.  Qantas Operations Manual Electra L188C Part II Volume I,
     covering description, limitations and procedures. Amended
     to Jan 1970, with 598 pages.

3.  Qantas Operations Manual Electra L188C Part II Volume II,
     covering Performance. Amended to Jan 1970, with 270 pages.

4.  American Airlines Reading Program - Turbine aircraft. Book
     8 - Flying the Lockheed Electra. Dated 1958, an interesting
     49 page booklet written for pilots transitioning from piston
     aircraft such as the DC-7.

5.  Lockheed manufacturers 12 page colour brochure extolling
     the design of the cockpit for the new Lockheed Electra.

CD TITLE	ELECTRA
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