Advisory Circular TITLE 14 OF THE CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS (14 CFR) GUIDANCE MATERIAL Subject: ANNOUNCEMENT OF AVAILABILITY — AIRCRAFT, AIRCRAFT
ENGINES, AND PROPELLER TYPE
CERTIFICATE DATA SHEETS AND
SPECIFICATIONS Date: Apr 14, 1999 Initiated by: AFS-610 AC No: 21-15L Change:
1. PURPOSE. This advisory circular (AC) announces the availability of the 1999 edition of the Aircraft, Aircraft Engines, and Propeller Type Certificate Data Sheets and Specifications.
2. CANCELLATION. AC 21-15K, Announcement of Availability — Aircraft, Aircraft Engines, and Propeller Type Certificate Data Sheets and Specifications, dated March 13, 1997, is canceled.
3. BACKGROUND. Type Certificate Data Sheets (TCDS’s) and Specifications (set forth) essential factors and other conditions which are found necessary for U.S. airworthiness certification. Aircraft, engines, and propellers which conform to a U.S. type certificate are eligible for U.S. airworthiness certification when found to be in a condition for safe operation and ownership requisites are fulfilled. The TCDS’s are available free of charge on the Internet at http://av-info.faa.gov. They are available for purchase in paper copy and microfiche editions.
4. DESCRIPTION OF PAPER COPY EDITIONS.
a. The TCDS’s are published in six volumes, each of which may be purchased separately. The volume titles and contents are:
(1) Volume I — Single-Engine Airplanes — contains material for all single-engine, fixed-wing airplanes regardless of maximum certificated takeoff weight.
(2) Volume II — Small Multiengine Airplanes — contains material for multiengine, fixed-wing airplanes of 12,500 pounds or less maximum certificated takeoff weight (plus airplanes certified under SFAR 41 and commuter category.
(3) Volume III — Large Multiengine Airplanes — contains material for multiengine, fixed-wing airplanes of more than 12,500 pounds maximum certificated takeoff weight (plus airplanes certified under SFAR 41 and commuter category).
(4) Volume IV — Rotorcraft, Gliders, Balloons, and Airships — contains material for all rotorcraft, gliders, manned balloons, and airships.
(5) Volume V — Aircraft Engines and Propellers — contains material for engines and propellers of all types and models.
(6) Volume VI — Aircraft Listing and Aircraft Engine and Propeller Listing — contains information pertaining to older aircraft models of which 50 or less are shown on the FAA Aircraft Registry. It also includes engine and propeller information for which approvals have expired or for which the manufacturer no longer holds a production certificate. These are not subject to frequent revisions.
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b. Paper copies of Volume I through V are sold by subscription only. Subscription service includes the basic volume and monthly supplements for a 2-year period, beginning with the publication date of the basic volume. The basic volume is reprinted in January of each odd-numbered year. It is a consolidated reprint of all documents which are still in effect.
c. Paper copies of Volume VI are sold separately. Because of infrequent changes to the material therein, Volume VI is available as a single-sale publication.
5. DESCRIPTION OF MICROFICHE EDITIONS. The microfiche edition is sold by subscription only.
One consolidated file of the six TCDS’s volumes is prepared in January of each year. Subscription service includes the basic volumes and monthly supplements from January through December. The price for the microfiche edition changes every year. Monthly supplements to all six volumes are collated into a single, separate addendum. Each new addendum incorporates all previous monthly supplements. A user guide and current index are provided monthly. Document images appear in rows from left to right and top to bottom on 24 by 98 inch frame microfiche (nominal size 4 by 6 inch frame microfiche).
6. HOW TO ORDER. A price list is attached as appendix 1 of this AC, and order forms are attached as appendixes 2 and 3.
a. Be sure to indicate whether you are requesting paper copies or microfiche. Identify the required publications by title, volume number, and stock number.
b. Orders for paper copies of Volume VI should not be submitted on the same form used for Volumes I through V. Subscription orders and single-sale items are processed by different departments within the U.S. Government Printing Office.
c. Send an accompanying check or money order, payable to the Superintendent of Documents, in the amounts indicated. Full payment must accompany each order. C.O.D orders are not accepted.
d. Orders may be charged to VISA, MasterCard, or an established Superintendent of Documents deposit account and called in to the order desk (202) 512-1800 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. (Eastern time), Monday through Friday.
e. Mail orders should be forwarded to: Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, P.O. Box 371954, Pittsburgh, PA 15250-7954.
Joseph K. Tintera Manager, Regulatory Support Division
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TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEETS AND SPECIFICATIONS Publication Identification and Price List
VOLUMES SOLD ON SUBSCRIPTION SERVICE Paper copy edition (2-year subscription, 1999-2000):
PRICE VOL TITLE U.S. International I. Single-Engine Airplanes $255.00 $318.75 II. Small Multiengine Airplanes $229.00 $286.25 III. Large Multiengine Airplanes $248.00 $310.00 IV. Rotorcraft, Gliders, Balloons & Airships $231.00 $288.75 V. Aircraft Engines & Propellers $243.00 $303.75 Microfiche 24x edition (1-year subscription):
PRICE VOL TITLE U.S. International I-VI. Type Certificate Data Sheets and Specifications - Microfiche $160.00 $200.00
VOLUME SOLD ON SINGLE-SALE BASIS Paper copy edition: (This is only for Volume VI.)
PRICE VOL TITLE STOCK NO. U.S. International VI. Aircraft, Engine and Propeller Listing 050-007-00893-7 $ 31.00 $ 38.75 (contains info on older aircraft, engines, and propellers not subject to frequent revisions) All documents are ordered from Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, P.O. Box 371954, Pittsburgh, PA 15240-7954; Telephone (202) 512-1800; FAX (202) 512-2250.
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SUBSCRIPTION ORDER FORM
TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEETS AND SPECIFICATIONS Remit check or money order, made payable to the Superintendent of Documents, or charge to your GPO Deposit account, VISA or MasterCard. Mail to:
Superintendent of Documents Government Printing Office P.O. Box 371954 Pittsburgh, PA 15250-7954 Phone: (202) 783-3238 FAX: (202) 512-2250
TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEETS AND SPECIFICATIONS Paper Format 2-year subscription 1999-2000 Symbol Title Vol Qty U.S.* International Amount TCDS1 Single-Engine Airplanes I $255.00 $318.75 TCDS2 Small Multiengine Airplanes II $229.00 $286.25 TCDS3 Large Multiengine Airplanes III $248.00 $310.00 TCDS4 Rotorcraft, Gliders, Balloons, and Airships IV $231.00 $288.75 TCDS5 Engines & Propellers V $243.00 $303.75 TOTAL Volume VI is a single-sale item, rather than a subscription item, and ordered on a separate form. The data sheets in Volume VI contain info on older aircraft, engines, and propellers not subject to frequent revisions.
Microfiche (1-year subscription 1999) TCDSM 24X Microfiche edition (all type certificate data sheets) I thru VI $160.00 $200.00 TOTAL *U.S. prices include the United States and its possessions only.
FOR CREDIT CARD ORDERS ONLY:
Charge to: GPO Superintendent of Documents Deposit Account Number -- Order Number VISA or Mastercard:
Expiration Date:
Month Year Name and address of card holder: Phone:
Name:
Address:
City, State, Zip Code:
Shipping Address:
Please print or type.
Name:
Address:
City, State, Zip Code:
Phone: ( ) FAX: ( ) International Country Mail Code
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AC 21-15L Appendix 2 Page 1 (and 2)
SUBSCRIPTION ORDER FORM
TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEETS AND SPECIFICATIONS Remit check or money order, made payable to the Superintendent of Documents, or charge to your GPO Deposit account, VISA or MasterCard. Mail to:
Superintendent of Documents Government Printing Office P.O. Box 371954 Pittsburgh, PA 15250-7954 Phone: (202) 783-3238 FAX: (202) 512-2250
TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEETS AND SPECIFICATIONS Paper Format 2-year subscription 1999-2000 Symbol Title Vol Qty U.S.* International Amount TCDS1 Single-Engine Airplanes I $255.00 $318.75 TCDS2 Small Multiengine Airplanes II $229.00 $286.25 TCDS3 Large Multiengine Airplanes III $248.00 $310.00 TCDS4 Rotorcraft, Gliders, Balloons, and Airships IV $231.00 $288.75 TCDS5 Engines & Propellers V $243.00 $303.75 TOTAL Volume VI is a single-sale item, rather than a subscription item, and ordered on a separate form. The data sheets in Volume VI contain info on older aircraft, engines, and propellers not subject to frequent revisions.
Microfiche (1-year subscription 1999) TCDSM 24X Microfiche edition (all type certificate data sheets) I thru VI $160.00 $200.00 TOTAL *U.S. prices include the United States and its possessions only.
FOR CREDIT CARD ORDERS ONLY:
Charge to: GPO Superintendent of Documents Deposit Account Number -- Order Number VISA or Mastercard:
Expiration Date:
Month Year Name and address of card holder: Phone:
Name:
Address:
City, State, Zip Code:
Shipping Address:
Please print or type.
Name:
Address:
City, State, Zip Code:
Phone: ( ) FAX: ( ) International Country Mail Code
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ORDER FORM
SINGLE SALE PUBLICATION
TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEETS AND SPECIFICATIONS MAIL TO: Superintendent of Documents US Government Printing Office Washington, DC 20402 Telephone: (202) 512-1800 Fax: (202) 512-2250 Customer Telephone Number (____)_____________ Payment:
Enclosed find $ ____________ (check or money order) Charge to my Superintendent of Documents Deposit Account Number -- Credit Card Orders Only Total Charges $___________ Fill in boxes below Credit Card Number Charge orders may be telephoned to our order desk at Expiration Date (202) 783-3238 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. EST Month/Year Monday thru Friday (except holidays) NOTE: Complete this portion if different from shipping address.
Name Street Address City and State Zip Code Publication: TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEETS AND SPECIFICATIONS
STOCK NUMBER TITLE VOL QTY PRICES Domestic* International** AMOUNT 050-007-00896-7 Aircraft Listing, Aircraft Engine & Propeller Listing VI $31.00 $38.75 TOTAL Shipping Address Please print PERSONAL NAME OR COMPANY NAME or type.
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