# TCDS 1G10: K & L Soaring LLC - Type: Type certificate data sheet - Status: Current - Holder: K & L Soaring LLC - Revision: 7 - Revised: November 29, 2010 - Product: Aircraft, Glider - Certification basis: Part 5, CAR 5 - Registered aircraft: 407, by the registry models matched to it (OpenAirDocs) - Data sheet PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/c0/37/c037fd8d80c4de9e6ae8a953a8346792b043fc4548b51de5cefe14cda726f64e - FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/BFE7E67B628B58498625780E005A2F28.0001 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/tcds/1G10 ## Models (6) As the data sheet lists them. - SGS 1-26B - SGS 1-26C - SGS 1-26 - SGS 1-26A - SGS 1-26E - SGS 1-26D ## What the data sheet says From the PDF's text layer, line by line; tables lose their columns. The PDF is the record. ```text Page No. 1 2 3 Rev. No. 7 7 5 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 1G10 2 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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." 3 1G10 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. ...END... ``` ## ADs (2, in force first) - [AD 87-17-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/87-17-01): Tow Release Installation · K & L Soaring SGS 1-23, SGS 1-23D, SGS 1-23F and 25 more. Effective Aug 19, 1988 - [AD 87-02-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/87-02-01): Tow-Release Installation Inspection · K & L Soaring SGM 2-37, SGS 1-23, SGS 1-23D and 32 more. Effective Jan 21, 1987 ## Registered aircraft by registry model (OpenAirDocs) - [Schweizer SGS 1-26E](https://openairdocs.org/model/schweizer-sgs-1-26e): 131 aircraft (registry code 8050124) - [Schweizer SGS 1-26B](https://openairdocs.org/model/schweizer-sgs-1-26b): 92 aircraft (registry code 8050118) - [Schweizer SGS 1-26A](https://openairdocs.org/model/schweizer-sgs-1-26a): 64 aircraft (registry code 8050116) - [Schweizer SGS 1-26C](https://openairdocs.org/model/schweizer-sgs-1-26c): 55 aircraft (registry code 8050120) - [Schweizer SGS 1-26D](https://openairdocs.org/model/schweizer-sgs-1-26d): 50 aircraft (registry code 8050122) - [Schweizer SGS 1-26](https://openairdocs.org/model/schweizer-sgs-1-26): 15 aircraft (registry code 8050114) - [Schweizer-Holland Hill Flying SGS 1-26C](https://openairdocs.org/model/schweizer-holland-hill-flying-sgs-1-26c): 0 aircraft (registry code 8050121) - [Schweizer-Holland SGS 1-26C](https://openairdocs.org/model/schweizer-holland-sgs-1-26c): 0 aircraft (registry code 8050521) ## STCs approved under this data sheet (10) - [STC SA4503NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4503NM): Remove original cloth covering and install Ceconite covering. Ceconite Division of Poly-Fiber Inc. - [STC SA01734SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01734SE): Application of Stewart Systems synthetic fabric covering system to aircraft fuselage, wings, tail surfaces, control surfaces and related parts.. Andrew D. Humphrey - [STC SA1008WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1008WE): Installation of Poly-Fiber covering material.. Poly-Fiber Inc. - [STC SG01164CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SG01164CH): Install Cooper superflite 102 fabric.. Aviation Products Systems Inc. - [STC SG1265GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SG1265GL): Surrendered and incorporated into STC SG01164CH.. Cooper Aviation Supply Company, Inc. - [STC SA1351WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1351WE): Replace existing fabric on wings, fuselage, empennage, and/or control surfaces, with Ceconite101 material. (262A Series -12). Ceconite Inc - [STC SG10WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SG10WE): Replace existing fabric on wings, fuselage, empennage, and/or control surfaces with Ceconite103 material.. Ceconite Inc - [STC SG1676NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SG1676NM): Installation of a left wing rear spar repair. Rodney Engeman - [STC SG4-1240](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SG4-1240): Installation of Eonnex cover on aircraft surfaces.. Ceconite, Inc - [STC SG4WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SG4WE): Ceconite 101 covering of complete aircraft.. Cooper Engineering Corporation --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.