# TCDS A00002NY: Appalachian Aircraft Corporation - Type: Type certificate data sheet - Status: Current - Holder: Appalachian Aircraft Corporation - Revision: 2 - Revised: March 26, 2008 - Product: Aircraft, Small Airplane - Certification basis: Part 21, Part 23, Part 36 - Registered aircraft: 1, by the registry models matched to it (OpenAirDocs) - Data sheet PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/35/a4/35a4b12244839fd45d9428640db9171b8c5ae0b6f09d871499c7ac2ffb45eae7 - FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/54137F30040868CA862575D90046E79A.0001 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A00002NY ## Models (1) As the data sheet lists them. - El-1 ## 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. 2 1 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION A00002NY Revision: 2 Appalachian EL-1 March 26, 2008 TYPE CERTIFICATION DATA SHEET NO. A00002NY This data sheet which is a part of Type Certificate No. A00002NY prescribes conditions and limitations under which the product for which the type certification was issued meets the airworthiness of the Federal Aviation Regulations. 1. This TC was revoked on March 26, 2008. Only standard airworthiness certificates signed prior to March 26, 2008 are valid. 2. Future unsafe conditions occurring to this product may result in the revocation of the airworthiness certificate of the aircraft (or aircraft on which an engine or propeller is installed) because there is no entity to comply with 14 CFR § 21.99(a), “Required design changes.” 3. Replacement parts may not be available in the future. 4. No product may be exported as of March 26, 2008 with an FAA Export Certificate of Airworthiness. Type Certificate Holder Record: EL Gavilan S.A. transf erred ownership to Appalachian Aircraft Corporation on December 31, 2000. Appalachian Aircraft Corporation Type Certificate No. A00002NY is revoked/cancelled, effective March 26, 2008. Model EL-1 (Gavilan) 2PCLM (Normal Category) Approved May 26, 1998 Engine: Lycoming TIO-540-W2A Fuel: 100/130 minimum grade aviation gasoline Engine Limits: For all operations: 2600 r.p.m. (350 hp) sea level to 15,000 ft. Max. MAP is 50.6" Hg. Propeller and Propeller Limits: Hartzell, Hub HC-C3YR-1RF, Blade F8468A-6R Pitch: High 34.0° ± 1.0°, Low 12.4° ± 0.1 at 30" station Diameter: Not over 80", no cut off allowed Governor: Hartzell V-3-9 Spinner & Mtg. Kit: Hartzell C3570 & A-2476-6 Airspeed Limits (KIAS): Never exceed: 155 knots Maximum structural cruising: 123 knots Maneuvering: 123 knots Flaps extended: 36° 85 knots A00002NY 2 of 3 Maximum Operating Altitude: 12,500 feet C. G. Range - Normal Category Forward (at 4200 lb.) 117.9 in. aft of Datum (at 3350 lb. or less) 112.0 in. aft of Datum Rearward (at all weights) 126.0 in. aft of Datum Straight line variation between points given. The datum is 105.80 in. forward of wing leading edge. Empty Weight C.G. Range: None Model EL-1 (Gavilan) (cont.) Leveling Means: Seat tracks in cabin section Maximum Weight: 4200 lb. (Normal Category) Number of Seats: 2 (2 at 105.0) Fuel Capacity: 105 gallons at (135.0) (2 wing tanks) Control Surface Movements: Wing Flaps ± 2° Up 0° Down 15°, 30°, 36° Ailerons (±2°) Up 25° Down 20° Rudder (±1°) Left 26° Right 26° Elevator (±2°) Up 26° Down 19° Elevator Trim (±2°) Up 14° Down 29° Nose Wheel Travel: Full Swivel Serial Numbers Eligible: E1 and subsequent. Aircraft manufactured in Columbia, indicated by the letter “C” in the serial number sequence, are not eligible for importation to the United States. Certification Basis: FAR Part 23, as amended by Amendments 23-1 through 23-46, and FAR 36 Append G, including Amendments 36-1 through 36-20; and Equivalent Level of Safety for EL Gavilan EL-1, compliance to FAR 23.1143 (g) and 23.1147 (b), Ref. Throttle and Mixture Control Cables. Production Basis: None Equipment: The basic required equipment as prescribed in the applicable airworthiness regulations (see Certification Basis) must be installed in the aircraft for operation in DAY/VFR ONLY.In addition, the following document is required: (1) Pilots Operating Manual, EL Gavilan Report Number 1208, dated May 26, 1998. NOTE 1: Current weight and balance report, including list of equipment included in certificated empty weight, and loading instructions when necessary, must be provided. The certificated empty weight and corresponding center-of-gravity locations must include undrainable system oil (not included in oil capacity) and unusable fuel as noted below: Unusable Fuel & Undrainable Oil Quantity Fuel 3.0 gal. Oil 3.80 lb. at (+29.0) NOTE 2: The following placards must be di splayed in clear view of the pilot: 3 of 3 A00002NY “OPERATING LIMITATIONS WHICH MUST BE COMPLIED WITH WHEN OPERATING THIS AIRPLANE IN NORMAL CATEGORY ARE CONTAINED IN THE PILOTS OPERATING MANUAL.” “INTENTIONAL SPINS IN ANY CONFIGUR ATION ARE NOT APPROVED FOR THIS AIRPLANE.” “THIS AIRPLANE IS APPROVED FOR FLIGHT IN DAY VFR CONDITIONS ONLY WHEN EQUIPPED IN ACCORDANCE WITH FAR 91. FLIGHT INTO KNOWN ICING CONDITIONS IS PROHIBITED.” NOTE 3: The following GATS, Inc. reports are considered to be part of the type design; Report 1208, No Revision, dated May 26, 1998, “Pilot’s Operating Manual” Maintenance Manual for El Gavilan 358, “I nstructions for Continued Airworthiness” NOTE 4: All interior configurations for passenger s eating or cargo must be separately FAA approved. .....END..... ``` ## ADs None name its models. ## Registered aircraft by registry model (OpenAirDocs) - [Gavilan EL-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/gavilan-el-1): 1 aircraft (registry code 05603B5) ## STCs approved under this data sheet (2) - [STC SA01435LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01435LA): Installation of engines modified with Firewall Forward Technologies LLC modified camshaft. Centri-Lube Technologies LLC - [STC SA01435DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01435DE) (historical): Installation of engines, modified with a Firewall Forward Technologies.. 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