# TCDS A00008DE: Liberty Aerospace Inc. - Type: Type certificate data sheet - Status: Current - Holder: Liberty Aerospace Inc. - Revision: 8 - Revised: February 19, 2025 - Product: Aircraft, Small Airplane - Certification basis: Part 23 - Registered aircraft: 51, by the registry models matched to it (OpenAirDocs) - Data sheet PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/e5/6b/e56be0d732bc5b6ac27f892b69956c0e4beab56e4f06736d5710669b397fc9da - FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID191725668020250224154625.0001 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A00008DE ## Models (1) As the data sheet lists them. - XL-2 ## 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 4 Rev. No. 8 7 7 7 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET NO. A00008DE This data sheet which is part of Type Certificate No. A00008DE 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: Liberty Aerospace Inc. 20 Tower Drive Greenville, South Carolina 29607 Type Certificate Holder Record: Liberty Aerospace Incorporated transferred TC A00008DE to Liberty XL2 Holdings, LLC December 13, 2013 Liberty Holdings, LLC transferred TC A00008DE to Discovery Aviation, Inc. May 4, 2015 Discovery Aviation, Inc. transferred TC A00008DE to Liberty Aerospace Inc. September 25, 2024 I. Model XL-2, 2PCLM (Normal Category), Approved February 19, 2004 Engine Teledyne Continental IOF-240-B, Type Certificate Data Sheet (TCDS) E7SO. Engines controlled by Full Authority Digital Electronic Control (FADEC). Fuel 100/100LL minimum grade aviation gasoline RH95/130 (China) Engine Limits For all operations: Maximum engine speed 2800 RPM (125 hp) Minimum engine speed 825 RPM Propeller and Propeller Limits Sensenich Corp W69EK7-63G, TCDS P00001NY Diameter: 69 inches Number of blades: 2 MT Propeller MT175R127-2Ca, TCDS P19BO Diameter: 175 centimeters Number of blades: 2 Airspeed Limits For serial numbers (S/N) 0007 and 0009 through 0125 without Liberty gross weight increase kit RKI-SIL-08-001 installed: VNE Never Exceed Speed 162 KIAS VNO Maximum Structural Cruising Speed 125 KIAS VA (1653 lbs) Maneuvering Speed 100 KIAS VFE Maximum Flap Extension Speed 80 KIAS A00008DE Revision 8 Liberty Aerospace Inc. XL-2 February 19, 2025 A00008DE Page 2 of 4 For S/N 0007 and 0009 through 0125 with Liberty gross weight increase kit RKI-SIL-08-001 installed, and for S/N 0126 and up: VNE Never Exceed Speed 157 KIAS VNO Maximum Structural Cruising Speed 122 KIAS VA Maneuvering Speed 100 KIAS VFE Maximum Flap Extension Speed 86 KIAS C.G. Range For S/N 0007 and 0009 through 0125 without gross weight increase kit RKI-SIL-08-001 installed: Forward Limit: 82.20 inches aft of datum up to 1554 lbs. with a straight line taper to 83.48 inches at 1653 lbs. Aft Limit: 86.75 inches aft of datum up to 1653 lbs. For S/N 0007 and 0009 through 0125 with gross weight increase kit RKI-SIL-08-001 installed, and for S/N 0126 and up: Forward Limit: 81.00 inches aft of datum up to 1598 lbs. with a straight line taper to 83.00 inches at 1750 lbs. (If only operating up to 1653 lbs., 1653 lbs. equates to a point on this forward limit line of 81.75 inches.) Aft Limit: 86.75 inches aft of datum up to 1750 lbs. Datum Station 0 (STN 0) is located 70.75 inches forward of vertical rollover hoop (forward face of opening). Water line 0 (WL 0) located 50.0 inches below airplane centerline through nose cone. Empty wt. C.G. Range None. Leveling Means Door sill as defined in AFM Maximum Weight For S/N 0007 and 0009 through 0125 without gross weight increase kit RKI-SIL-08-001 installed: 1653 lbs For S/N 0007 and 0009 through 0125 with gross weight increase kit RKI-SIL-08-001 installed, and for S/N 0126 and up: 1750 lbs. No. of Seats 2 at 79.78 inches aft of datum Maximum baggage 100 lb. at 118 inches aft of datum Fuel Capacity 29.5 US gallons at 101.80 inches aft of datum 28 US gallons usable. (See NOTE 1 regarding unusable fuel) Oil Capacity 6 quarts at 34.5 inches aft of datum Maximum Operating Altitude 12,500 feet Control Surface Movements Stabilator Leading edge Up 5° ± 0.5° Leading edge Down 13° ± 0.5° Ailerons Up 24° ± 1.0° Down 19° ± 1.0° Rudder Left 30° + 0.5°/-1.5° Right 30° + 0.5°/-1.5° Flaps Up 0° Down 29° ± 1.0° A00008DE Page 3 of 4 Design Data: The airplane shall be manufactured in accordance with the latest FAA approved revision of Liberty Aerospace, Inc. Master Drawing List, Document Number 135A-900-005, or other FAA approved data. Serial Nos. Eligible 0007, 0009 and subsequent Certification Basis 14 CFR Part 23 effective February 1, 1965, as amended by Amendment 23-1 thru 23-55 (Normal Category) and Part 36 as amended thru Amendment 36-24. Special Condition (23-119-SC) for Installation of Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC) and the protection of the system from the effects of High Intensity Radiated Fields (HIRF). See NOTE 6 regarding electronic equipment. Findings of Equivalent Levels of Safety as follows: ACE-02-06, 14 CFR Part 23.777(d) and §23.781(b), Single Power Lever ACE-03-03, 14 CFR Part 23.1143(g) and §23.1147(b), Throttle and mixture cable failures Exemptions: Exemption number 7865 was granted for 14 CFR Part 23.562, Emergency landing dynamic condition and is applicable to S/N 0007 and 0009 through 0125 that have not been modified per Liberty gross weight increase kit RKI-SIL-08-001. This Exemption is not applicable to S/N 0007 and 0009 through 0125 with Kit RKI-SIL-08-001 installed, nor for S/N 0126 and up, because this newer airplane configuration has been tested to meet the requirements of the emergency landing dynamic condition and is in full compliance with §23.562. Type Certificate Number A00008DE issued February 19, 2004 Application for Type Certificate dated October 26, 2000 Production Basis Production Certificate Number PC344CE was issued to Liberty Aerospace on April 6, 2006 for production of S/N 0017 and subsequent. S/N’s 0007 through 0016 were built under Type Certificate A00008DE by Liberty Aerospace with 100% FAA conformity inspections. Equipment The basic required equipment as prescribed in the applicable airworthiness regulations (see Certification Basis) must be installed in the aircraft for certification. In addition to the above required equipment, the following equipment are also required: 1. For S/N 0007 and 0009 through 0125: Airplane Flight Manual, Liberty Aerospace, Inc. Document Number 135A-970-005, Revision D, dated October 31, 2005, or later FAA approved revision, or Document Number 135A-970-300, no revision, dated March 30, 2010, or later FAA approved revision. For S/N 0126 and up: Airplane Flight Manual, Liberty Aerospace, Inc. Document Number 135A-970-200, no revision, dated October 20, 2008, or later FAA approved revision. 2. Stall Warning indicator. 3. Cylinder head temperature gage. A00008DE Page 4 of 4 Note 1 Current weight and balance report, including a list of equipment included in certificated empty weight, must be provided for each aircraft at the time of the original certification. This is in accordance with 14 CFR 23.23, §23.25, and §23.29. The certified empty weight and corresponding center of gravity location must include unusable fuel of 1.5 US gallons (9.3 lb) at 101.80 inches aft of the datum. Note 2 All placards required by the FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual (AFM), the applicable operating rules, or the Certification Basis must be displayed in the airplane in the appropriate locations. Note 3 Airworthiness Limitations for mandatory retirement life or mandatory inspection are included in the Maintenance Manual (Instructions for Continued Airworthiness) Document Number 135A-970-100, Chapter 04 Airworthiness Limitations Section. Note 4 Exterior colors are to be limited to those specified in Instructions for Continued Airworthiness Chapter 04 (Liberty Aerospace Inc. Maintenance Manual Document Number 135A-970-100). Registration marks shall be located above the structural bond line and shall be 10 inches in height. Note 5 Major structural repairs must be accomplished in accordance with Liberty Aerospace repair methods in 135A-970-100 or other methods approved by the FAA. Note 6 Installation of additional flight-critical electronic equipment, such as an Electronic Flight Instrument System (EFIS), will require review by the FAA Aircraft Certification Service to determine whether aircraft-level lightning and/or High Intensity Radiated Field (HIRF) testing is required. Aspen Avionics Flight Display(s) System and components installed via FAA Form 337 are acceptable if installed in accordance with an Aspen Avionics Installation Manual(s) referenced in Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) SA10822SC. Note 7 The second battery is to be utilized as a power source for FADEC and attitude and turn coordinator gyros only. Note 8 Any change to the canopy transparency will require review by the FAA Aircraft Certification Service to determine compliance with 14 CFR 23.807(c). ……END….. ``` ## ADs (3, in force first) - [AD 2022-03-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-03-15): Fuel Quantity Indicator · Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System (STC SA01899WI or SA02658SE). Effective Mar 21, 2022 - [AD 2009-08-05 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-08-05-R1): Exhaust muffler · Liberty Aerospace XL-2. Effective Apr 19, 2010 - [AD 2009-08-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-08-05) (historical): Exhaust muffler · Liberty Aerospace XL-2. Effective Apr 20, 2009 ## Registered aircraft by registry model (OpenAirDocs) - [Liberty Aerospace LIBERTY XL-2](https://openairdocs.org/model/liberty-aerospace-liberty-xl-2): 48 aircraft (registry codes 5200000, 05627EZ) - [Liberty Aerospace XL-2](https://openairdocs.org/model/liberty-aerospace-xl-2): 3 aircraft (registry code 5200001) ## STCs approved under this data sheet (41) - [STC SA02571SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02571SE): Installation of Garmin G500/G600 TXi Integrated Avionics System (Primary Flight Display, Multi-Function Display, and Engine Indicating System Display).. Garmin International Inc. - [STC SA12406WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA12406WI): Installation of a Garmin AXIS Flight Display System. Garmin International Inc. - [STC SA02636SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02636SE): Installation of Garmin GPS 175 Navigation System and GNX 375 Navigation System with ADS-B In/Out Transponder.. Garmin International Inc. - [STC SA02019SE-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02019SE-D): Installation of Garmin Model GTN 625/635/650; 725/750 Navigation System. Garmin International Inc. - [STC SA00079NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00079NY): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K008 on single and multi engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Teledyne Continental reciprocating engines of 450 horsepower or less.. Airwolf Filter Corporation - [STC SA02738CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02738CH): Installation of L-3 Communications Avionics Systems. Acron Aviation Inc. - [STC SA04046CH PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04046CH%20PAGE%201): Installation of L-3 GENESIS (TM) Electronic Standby Instrument System (ESI-500/MAG-500). Acron Aviation Inc. - [STC SA03488AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA03488AT): Installation of a S-Tec System 30 Autopilot.. Liberty Aerospace Inc. - [STC SA02594SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02594SE): SkyView HDX Instrumentation and Autopilot System manufactured. Dynon Avionics - [STC SA02658SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02658SE): Installation of Garmin GI 275 Multi-Function Display System. Garmin International Inc. - [STC SA01899WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01899WI): Installation of Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System. Garmin International Inc. - [STC SA01967WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01967WI): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas. General Aviation Modifications Inc. - [STC SA02444AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02444AK): Approval of the L-3 Communications NGT 9000/9000R ADS-B system installed. ADS-B Technologies LLC - [STC SA11174SC PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA11174SC%20PAGE%201): Installation of BendixKing by Honeywell KSN 770 and KSN 765 WAAS LPV approach capable nav/comm systems. Honeywell International Inc (Bendix King) - [STC SA10822SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA10822SC): Installation of EFD1000 Primary Flight Display. Aspen Avionics Inc. - [STC SA00401BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00401BO): Installation of a SkyTrax100B UAT receiver. Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA00410BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00410BO): Installation of an AV-30-C Multi-Mode Indicator. uAvionix Corporation - [STC SA01714WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01714WI): Installation of a Garmin transponders: (a) GTX 330/330D/33/33D with ADS-B Out functionality; (b) GTX 335/335R/345/345R with ADS-B Out and In functionality; or (c) GTX 335R/345R with ADS-B Out functionality in select airplanes installed with G950/G1000 systems.. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA01435SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01435SE): Installation of J.P. Instruments (JPI) Primary Engine Data Management System. J. P. Instruments - [STC SA02153LA-D PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02153LA-D%20PAGE%201): Installation of Garmin G600 Primary Flight Display (PFD) and Multifunction Display (MFD) System. Garmin International Inc. - [STC SA01933LA-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01933LA-D): Installation of Garmin Model 400W / 500W Series GPS-WAAS Navigation System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA00343BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00343BO): Installation of a single configuration or a dual configuration Avidyne Corporation Integrated Flight Display, Model IFD540 loaded with Release 10.0 software (or later FAA approved release). Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA00352BO PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00352BO%20PAGE%201): Installation of an Avidyne Corporation Mode A/C/S Transponder with ADS-B Out capability, Model AXP340 loaded with Version 3.13 software (or later FAA approved version),. Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA02547AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02547AT): Installation of a Voice Alert System.. Aircraft Components Inc - [STC SA02119SE PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02119SE%20PAGE%201): Installation of Garmin GDL 88 ADS-B UAT Transceiver System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA01969SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01969SE): Installation of a Mid-Continent MD302 Standby Attitude Module. Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics - [STC SA01229SE PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01229SE%20PAGE%201): Installation of GNS 480 (CNX80) GPS WAAS Navigator with integrated VHF Navigation and Communication radios. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA02442AK PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02442AK%20PAGE%201): Approval of the L-3 Communications NGT 2000/2500 ADS-B system. ADS-B Technologies, LLC - [STC SA01933LA-D PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01933LA-D%20PAGE%201): Installation of Garmin Model 400W / 500W Series GPS-WAAS Navigation System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA02717NY PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02717NY%20PAGE%201): Installation of VoiceFlight Systems LLC VFS101 Speech Recognition Module. VoiceFlight Systems LLC - [STC SA02015SE-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02015SE-D): Installation of Garmin G500 Primary Flight Display (PFD) and Multifunction Display (MFD) System.. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA01692SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01692SE): Installation of a Garmin GMX 200 Multi-Function Display. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA03860AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA03860AT): Installation of the Honeywell KN62A Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) System. Chippewa Aerospace, Inc. - [STC SA03859AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA03859AT): Installation of a Garmin GTX-330 Transponder.. Chippewa Aerospace, Inc. - [STC SA02033AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02033AT): Modification to install an air-oil separator to prevent oil from being aspirated from the engine breather line.. M-20 Oil Separators LLC - [STC SA01695SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01695SE): Installation of an antenna. Garmin AT Inc. - [STC SA001410BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA001410BO) (historical): Installation of an AV-30-C Multi-Mode Indicator. uAvionix Corporation - [STC SA02153LA-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02153LA-D) (historical): Installation of Garmin G600 Primary Flight Display (PFD) and Multifunction Display (MFD) System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA02717NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02717NY) (historical): Installation of VoiceFlight Systems LLC VFS101 Speech Recognition Module. VoiceFlight Systems LLC - [STC SA02153LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02153LA) (historical): Installation of Garmin G600 Primary Flight Display (PFD) and Multifunction Display (MFD) System.. Garmin AT Inc. - [STC SA01933LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01933LA) (historical): Installation of Garmin Model 400W / 500W Series GPS-WAAS Navigation System. 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