# TCDS 7G9: SCHEIBE-AIRCRAFT-GMBH

- Type: Type certificate data sheet
- Status: Current
- Holder: SCHEIBE-AIRCRAFT-GMBH
- Revision: 2
- Revised: February 26, 2016
- Product: Aircraft, Glider
- Certification basis: CAR 10
- Registered aircraft: 6, by the registry models matched to it (OpenAirDocs)
- Data sheet PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/2c/b8/2cb8e544d3ce276c409ecf59e7aa3ad4703de2e62aea1d47b1ebf83448612c60
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DD70C007541537F686257F6B0050088C.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/tcds/7G9

## Models (2)

As the data sheet lists them.

- Bergfalke-III
- Bergfalke-II/55

## What the data sheet says

From the PDF's text layer, line by line; tables lose their columns. The PDF is the record.

```text
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Rev. No. 2 2 2 
 
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION 
 
7G9 
Revision 2 
SCHEIBE 
Bergfalke II/55 
Bergfalke III 
February 26, 2016 
 
 
TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET NO.  7G9 
 
This data sheet which is a part of Type Certificate No. 7G9 prescribes conditions and limitations under which the product for  
which the Type Certificate was issued meets the airworthiness requirements of the Federal Aviation Regulations. 
 
Type Certificate Holder: SCHEIBE-AIRCRAFT-GMBH 
Sudetenstraße 57/2, Flugplatz Heubach 
D-73540 Heubach 
Germany 
 
Type Certificate Holder Record: SCHEIBE-Flugzeugbau GmbH transferred TC 7G9 to SCHEIBE-AIRCRAFT-GMBH 
on August 25, 2006. 
 
 
I.  Model Bergfalke II/55, Glider, approved June 7, 1961 
 
Description: The Bergfalke II/55 is a two seat glider constructed from metal and wood.  It has a 
cantilevered mid wing, a conventional tail configuration, a mainwheel with a skid, and 
airbrakes. 
 
Airspeed Limits: Glide or dive 99 mph 86 knots 
Airplane tow 74 mph 64 knots 
Auto-winch tow 53 mph 46 knots 
Spoilers extended 99 mph 86 knots 
 
C.G. Range: +3.0 in (76 mm) to +11.0 in (279 mm) 
 
Datum: Wing leading edge at rib 0 
 
Leveling Means: Tangent on wing rib 1 horizontal 
 
Maximum Weight: 970 lbs 
 
No. of Seats: 2 
 
Baggage: None 
 
Control Surface Movements: Elevator Up 22.5° Down 22.5° 
Rudder Right 30° Left 30° 
Aileron Up 27.5° Down 8.5° 
 
 
II.  Model Bergfalke III, Glider,  approved October 7, 1965 
 
Description: The Bergfalke III is a two seat glider constructed from metal and wood.  It has a 
cantilevered mid wing, a conventional tail configuration, a mainwheel with a skid, and 
airbrakes.

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Airspeed Limits: Glide or dive 112 mph 97 knots 
Airplane tow 75 mph 65 knots 
Auto-winch tow 59 mph 51 knots 
Spoilers extended 112 mph 97 knots 
 
C.G. Range: +3.0 in (76 mm) to +11.0 in (279 mm) 
 
Datum: Leading edge of wing rib 0 (root rib) 
 
Leveling Means: Tangent on wing at rib 6 (approximately) 65 in (1,651 mm) from the inner side of the 
root rib 
 
Maximum Weight: 1025 lbs 
 
No. of Seats: 2 
 
Baggage: None 
 
Control Surface Movements: Elevator Up 22.5° Down 22.5° 
Rudder Right 28° Left 28° 
Aileron Up 26.5° Down 8.5° 
 
 
Data Pertinent to All Models 
 
Serial Nos. Eligible: See Import Requirements.  
 
Import Requirements: A U.S. Airworthiness Certificate may be issued on the basis of a Certificate of 
Airworthiness for Export signed by a representative of the German Airworthiness 
Authority, the Luftfahrt-Bundesamt (LBA), on behalf of the European Community, 
containing the following statement:  “The glider covered by this certificate has been 
examined, tested, and found to conform to the type design approved under FAA Type 
Certificate 7G9 and is in a condition for safe operation.” 
 
Certification Basis: CAR 10, and Federal Republic of Germany Glider Airworthiness Requirements dated 
August 1939.  (These requirements are equivalent to CAR 5 effective February 15, 
1956). 
 
Type Certificate No. 7G9 issued June 7, 1961. 
Date of application for Type Certificate, March 21, 1961. 
 
The German Airworthiness Authority (LBA) originally type certificated glider Model s 
Bergfalke II/55 and Bergfalke III under its Type Certificate No. 104.  Effective August 
25, 2006, the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) began oversight of these 
products on behalf of the LBA.  The EASA Type Certificate No. is EASA.A.099. 
 
Equipment: The basic required equipment as prescribed in the applicable airworthiness regulations 
(see Certification Basis) must be installed in the glider for certification. 
 
Service Information: Each of the documents listed below may state that it is approved by the European 
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) or – for approvals made before August 25, 2006 – by 
the German Airworthiness Authority (LBA).   
• Service bulletins 
• Structural repair manuals 
• Vendor manuals 
• Aircraft flight manuals 
• Overhaul and maintenance manuals

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Service Information (cont’d): 
The FAA accepts such documents and considers them FAA-approved for type design 
data unless one of the following conditions exist: 
• The documents change the limitations, performance, or procedures of the FAA 
approved manuals. 
 
The FAA uses the post type validation procedures to approve these documents.  The 
FAA may delegate case-by-case approval to EASA on behalf of the FAA for the U.S. 
type certificate.  If this is the case it will be noted on the document.  
 
 
NOTES: 
 
NOTE 1. Current weight and balance report including list of equipment included in certificated empty weight, and 
loading instructions when necessary, must be in each glider at the time of original certification and at all 
times thereafter. 
 
NOTE 2. The following placards must be installed in full view of the pilots: 
 a) "No acrobatic maneuvers including spins approved" 
 b) "Instrument and night flying are prohibited" 
 c) "When flying in rough air do not exceed 75 knots” 
 
 
 
...END...
```

## ADs (3, in force first)

- [AD 2009-24-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-24-02): Flight controls · Scheibe-Flugzeugbau Bergfalke-III, Bergfalke-II/55, SF-26A Standard and 1 more. Effective Jan 4, 2010
- [AD 75-26-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-26-14): Elevator Control · Scheibe-Flugzeugbau Bergfalke-III and Bergfalke-II/55. Effective Dec 29, 1975
- [AD 67-06-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/67-06-05): Aileron Bell Crank · Scheibe-Flugzeugbau Bergfalke-III and Bergfalke-II/55. Effective Mar 1, 1967

## Registered aircraft by registry model (OpenAirDocs)

- [Scheibe BERGFALKE II-55](https://openairdocs.org/model/scheibe-bergfalke-ii-55): 4 aircraft (registry code 3801315)
- [Scheibe BERGFALKE-III](https://openairdocs.org/model/scheibe-bergfalke-iii): 2 aircraft (registry code 3801318)

## STCs approved under this data sheet (5)

- [STC SA7965SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA7965SW): Application of fabric and polyurethane finishing system.. Shady Aviation LLC
- [STC SA4503NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4503NM): Remove original cloth covering and install Ceconite covering. Ceconite Division of Poly-Fiber Inc.
- [STC SG03715NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SG03715NY): Iunstallation and maintenance of Oratex 6000 Covering and Coating System. Lanitz-Prena Folien Factory GmbH
- [STC SG04702NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SG04702NY): Installation and maintenance of Oratex UL600 Covering and Coating System. Lanitz-Prena Folien Factory GmbH
- [STC SA1008WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1008WE): Installation of Poly-Fiber covering material.. Poly-Fiber Inc.

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