- Holder
- K & L Soaring LLC
- Revision
- 7
- Revised
- November 29, 2010
- Status
- Current
- Product
- Aircraft · Glider
- Certification basis
- Part 5, CAR 5
- Models
- 6
- Registered
- 407 aircraft
The release keeps the latest revision of each data sheet. Model names are as the data sheet lists them.
On this page
Models · 6
| Model | Also known as | Note |
|---|---|---|
| SGS 1-26B | Formerly Schweizer Aircraft Corporation | |
| SGS 1-26C | Formerly Schweizer Aircraft Corporation | |
| SGS 1-26 | Formerly Schweizer Aircraft Corporation | |
| SGS 1-26A | Formerly Schweizer Aircraft Corporation | |
| SGS 1-26E | Formerly Schweizer Aircraft Corporation | |
| SGS 1-26D | Formerly Schweizer Aircraft Corporation |
Airworthiness directives · 2
ADs whose products are models on this data sheet, matched by model and maker.
Registered aircraft
Registry models that point at this data sheet, with their registered aircraft.
Schweizer SGS 1-26E131 registered aircraftSchweizer SGS 1-26B92 registered aircraftSchweizer SGS 1-26A64 registered aircraftSchweizer SGS 1-26C55 registered aircraftSchweizer SGS 1-26D50 registered aircraftSchweizer SGS 1-2615 registered aircraftSchweizer-Holland Hill Flying SGS 1-26C0 registered aircraftSchweizer-Holland SGS 1-26C0 registered aircraft
STCs approved under this data sheet · 10
STC SA4503NMRemove original cloth covering and install Ceconite coveringSTC SA01734SEApplication of Stewart Systems synthetic fabric covering system to aircraft fuselage, wings, tail surfaces, control surfaces and related parts.STC SA1008WEInstallation of Poly-Fiber covering material.STC SG01164CHInstall Cooper superflite 102 fabric.STC SG1265GLSurrendered and incorporated into STC SG01164CH.STC SA1351WEReplace existing fabric on wings, fuselage, empennage, and/or control surfaces, with Ceconite101 material. (262A Series -12)STC SG10WEReplace existing fabric on wings, fuselage, empennage, and/or control surfaces with Ceconite103 material.STC SG1676NMInstallation of a left wing rear spar repairSTC SG4-1240Installation of Eonnex cover on aircraft surfaces.STC SG4WECeconite 101 covering of complete aircraft.
What the data sheet says
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORATION
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
1G10
Revision 7
K & L Soaring, LLC
SGS 1-26
SGS 1-26A
SGS 1-26B
SGS 1-26C
SGS 1-26D
SGS 1-26E
November 29, 2010
GLIDER SPECIFICATION NO. 1G10
Type Certificate Holder K & L Soaring, LLC
5996 State Route 224
Cayuta, New York 14824
Type Certificate Holder Record Schweizer Aircraft Corporation
County Airport
Elmira, New York
I - Model SGS 1-26, 1 PCLM, Approved December 14, 1954: Model SGS 1-26A, 1 PCLM, Approved May 10, 1955:
Models SGS 1-26B and SGS 1-26C, 1 PCLM, Approved June 4, 1956.
Model SGS 1-26 glider assembled from kit designated as Model SGS 1-26A: Model SGS 1-26B glider assembled from kit
designated as Model SGS 1-26C. Model SGS 1-26B same as Model SGS 1-26 except for metal wing skin and increase in
maximum weight.
Type Class I. High performance
Airspeed limits (CAS). Vne. Glide or dive 104 m.p.h.
Vta. Airplane tow 95 m.p.h.
Vtaw. Auto-winch tow 60 m.p.h.
Spoilers extended 104 m.p.h.
Center of Gravity
(C.G. Range) (+15.6) to (+20.0)
Maximum weight Models SGS 1-26: SGS 1-26A 575 lb.
Models SGS 1-26B: SGS 1-26C 600 lb.
No. of seats 1 (-4.4)
Baggage None
Control surface movements Limits
Elevator 25° Up 25° Down +0, -3°
Rudder 30° Right 30° Left + 2°
Aileron 36° Up 18° Down +0, -3°
Spoilers 80° Up 0° Down + 5°
Serial Nos. eligible 1 and up
II - Model SGS 1-26D, 1 PCLM, Approved July 11, 1968, Model SGS 1-26E, 1 PCLM, Approved 30 March 1971.
Model SGS 1-26D same as Model SGS 1-26B & C except for stronger wing, all-metal fuselage nose some heavier fuselage
tubes, minor changes, and increase in maximum weight. Model SGS 1-26E same as model SGS 1-26D except for semi-
monocoque structure replacing the steel tube and fabric structure from STA. 76 to STA. 236.
Type Class I. High performance
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Airspeed limits (CAS). Vne. Glide or dive 114 m.p.h.
Vta. Airplane tow 114 m.p.h.
Vtaw. Auto-winch tow 63 m.p.h.
Dive brakes extended 114 m.p.h.
Center of Gravity
(C.G. Range) (+15.6) to (+20.0)
Maximum weight 700 lb.
No. of seats 1 (-4.4)
Baggage None
Control surface movements Limits
Elevator thru SGS
1-26E, S/N 649 25° Up 25° Down +0°, -3°
For S/N 650 & up +
optional retrofit of
1-26D & 1-26E gliders 21° Up 21° Down +0°, -3°
Rudder 30° Right 30° Left + 2°
Aileron 36° Up 18° Down +0, -3°
Dive brakes Top Up 85° Bottom down 75° + 5°
Serial Nos. eligible SGS 1-26D - 400- 445, 448-466, 470-481, SGS 1-26E - 500 and up.
Specifications Pertinent to All Models
Datum Wing leading edge at root (Fuselage Sta. 58.37).
Mean Aerodynamic Chord 49.77 in. (Leading edge of M. A.C. 3.27 in. aft of wing leading edge at root).
Leveling means Longeron be tween Stations 74 and 90.
Certification basis CAR 5, Ma rch 5, 1952 and Amendment 5-1.
Glider Type Certificate No. 1G10.
Production basis None
Equipment: The basic equipment as prescribed in the applicable airworthiness regulations (See
Certification Basis) must be installed in the glider for certification.
NOTE 1. A suitable placard to cover the maximum and minimum pilot weights must be installed in full view of the
pilot as determined from the manufact urer's weight and balance report.
NOTE 2. The following placards must be installed in full view of the pilot:
(a) For the Model SGS 1-26 and Model SGS 1-26A, B, and C:
"Max. glide or dive 104 m.p.h.
Max. airplane tow 95 m.p.h.
Max. auto-winch tow 60 m.p.h.
Max. Spoiler operation 104 m.p.h."
(b) For the Model SGS 1-26D and Model SGS 1-26E
"Max. glide or dive 114 m.p.h.
Max. aero tow 114 m.p.h.
Max. auto-winch tow 63 m.p.h.
Max. dive-brake operation 114 m.p.h."
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NOTE 3. An approved safety belt a nd shoulder harness is required.
NOTE 4. Each Model SGS 1-26 and SGS 1-26B glider asse mbled from a kit is designated Model SGS 1-26A and
SGS 1-26C respectively and will be eligible for an airworthiness certificate when accompanied by an
affidavit certifying that the glider is constructed in exact accordance with the approved drawings and
manual: that the parts and materials furnished by the manufacturer in the kit have been used: and further
when the following inspections have been satisfactorily passed:
(a) An inspection for workmanship, materials and conformity before any covering is applied.
(b) A final inspection of the completed glider.
(c) Check of flight characteristics.
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