# TCDS 3G1: University Of Minnesota

- Type: Type certificate data sheet
- Status: Current
- Holder: University Of Minnesota
- Revision: 0
- Revised: January 12, 1950
- Product: Aircraft, Glider
- Certification basis: CAR 5
- Data sheet PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/4a/03/4a03bd4cc256f1d3383179233b916b8c17d4209e4366e24f2be5ba036bc74a65
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/3F721D099B2A9C4685256720004F39A7.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/tcds/3G1

## Models (1)

As the data sheet lists them.

- UMG-3

## 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 
Rev. No. - - 
 
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE 
CIVIL AERONAUTICS ADMINISTRATION 
 
3G1 
Sheet 1 
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA 
UMG-3 
January 12, 1950 
 
GLIDER SPECIFICATION NO.  3G1 
 
A glider complying with the terms of this specification and conforming with approved data on file with the Civil Aeronautics  
Administration will be issued an airworthiness certificate when, in the opinion of the Administrator, the glider is in condition for  
safe operation. 
 
Manufacturer: University of Minnesota 
  Minneapolis, Minnesota 
 
I - Model UMG-3, 2 PCLM, Approved December 23, 1949 
 
 Type Class I 
 
 Airspeed limits Glide or dive 100 mph True Ind. 
  Airplane tow 100 mph True Ind. 
  Auto-winch tow   67 True Ind. 
 
 C.G. range Front limit (+25.7) at 970 lbs. 
  Rear limit (+26.8) at 970 lbs. 
  with straight line to (+28.5) at 795 lbs. 
 
 
 
 Datum Leading edge of wing at root 
 
 Leveling means Four (4) lugs at fuselage panel points 
 
 Maximum weight 970 lbs. 
 
 No. of seats 2 (1 at -20), (1 at +22) (Placard: "Solo only from front seat.") 
 
 Control surface movements Elevator 25° Up 25° Down 
  Aileron 21° Up 21° Down 
  Rudder 15° Right 15° Left 
  Adjustable stabilizer 1° Up 
 
 Serial Nos. eligible No. 1 and up 
 
 Required equipment Items 201, 202, 204, 205, 401, 601 and 602 
 
600
700
800
900
1000
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29
FRONT
LIMIT
REAR
LIMIT
LBS.
INCHES

3G1 2 
Specifications Pertinent to All Models 
 
 Certification basis Glider Type Certificate No. 3G1 (CAR 5) 
 
 Production basis None.  Prior to original certification a CAA representative must perform a detailed  
  inspection for workmanship, materials, and conformity with the approved technical  
  data, and a check of the flight characteristics. 
 
 Equipment: A plus (+) or minus (-) sign preceding the weight of an item indicates net weight change  
  when that item is installed. 
 
 Landing Gear 
 201. 12x5-3 wheel (Goodyear Airwheel Tail wheel) 10 lbs. (+28) 
 202. 12x5-3 4-ply rating tire (SM) and tube 5 lbs. (+28) 
 204. Tail skid, Dwg. No. 3042B Use Values as Measured 
 205. Nose skid, Dwg. No. 6004A 4 lbs. (-20) 
 
 Interior Equipment 
 401. Airspeed indicator 
 402. Extra instruments 
  (a) Front instrument panel 4 lbs. (-40) 
  (b) Rear instrument panel 4 lbs. (- 2) 
 
 Miscellaneous 
 601. Non-trimming aileron trailing edge strip, Dwg. No.  2024C 
 602. Ballast-Variable per NOTES 1 and 2 (-20) 
 
NOTE 1. The following placards must be installed in full view of the pilot: 
 (1) "Solo only from front seat." 
 (2) "Instrument flight prohibited." 
 (3) "When flown solo, weight of pilot, parachute and ballast must not be less than 180 lbs.  For other  
  loadings, see Loading Schedule." 
 
NOTE 2. The following "Loading Schedule" must be displayed: 
 
 DUAL OPERATION Weight in front seat should be: 
 When weight in rear seat is: Not less than:  Not more than: 
 120 lbs. 165 lbs. 235 lbs. 
 130 lbs. 165 lbs. 225 lbs. 
 140 lbs. 165 lbs. 215 lbs. 
 150 lbs. 160 lbs. 205 lbs. 
 160 lbs. 160 lbs. 195 lbs. 
 170 lbs. 160 lbs. 185 lbs. 
 180 lbs. 160 lbs. 175 lbs. 
 190 lbs. 155 lbs. 165 lbs. 
 200 lbs. 155 lbs. 155 lbs. 
 
 
 
...END...
```

## ADs

None name its models.

## Registered aircraft by registry model (OpenAirDocs)

- [University Of Minnesota UMG-3](https://openairdocs.org/model/university-of-minnesota-umg-3): 0 aircraft (registry code 9330102)

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