# TCDS A00011LA: GA8 Airvan (Pty) Ltd

- Type: Type certificate data sheet
- Status: Current
- Holder: GA8 Airvan (Pty) Ltd
- Revision: 13
- Revised: July 7, 2021
- Product: Aircraft, Small Airplane
- Certification basis: Part 23
- Registered aircraft: 58, by the registry models matched to it (OpenAirDocs)
- Data sheet PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/0a/79/0a79b2ea7ce2f7a16680dd3a2ed3301f6d4c8f198b8e603a7dcde5a0ee0a69ba
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/B02679A5291DD3368625870C0058FCEC.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A00011LA

## Models (2)

As the data sheet lists them.

- GA8
- GA8-TC320

## 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. 13 11 11 8 13 11 11 12 
 
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION 
 
A00011LA 
Revision 13 
GA8 Airvan (Pty) Ltd  
GA8 
GA8-TC320 
July 7, 2021 
TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET A00011LA 
 
This data sheet, which is part of the Type Certificate No. A00011LA, 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 GA8 Airvan (Pty) Ltd                    
 C/O GippsAero Pty Ltd. (ACN 119 523 830) 
 Latrobe Regional Airport, Traralgon, VICTORIA 3844, Australia 
 Mail Correspondence:  P.O. Box 881 Morwell, Victoria 3840, Australia 
 
Type Certificate Holder record Gippsland Aeronautics Pty. Ltd. transferred TC A00011LA to GA8 Airvan (Pty) Ltd on 8 
August 2006. 
 
  
I. GA8 (Normal Category) Approved May 30, 2003 
 
Engine Textron Lycoming IO-540-K1A5 
 Type Certificate:  1E4 
 
Engine Limits Maximum Takeoff Power 2700 R.P.M. and 300 HP  
 Maximum Continuous Power 2500 R.P.M. and 275 HP 
 
Propeller and Propeller Limits Hartzell HC-C2YR-1BF/F8475R metal constant speed 
 Type Certificate:  P920 
 Not over 84 inches (2134 mm) diameter 
 Not under 78 inches (1981 mm) diameter 
 No further reduction permitted 
 Pitch settings at 30 in. sta.: 
  High: 29 ±1° 
  Low: 12 ±0.2° 
                            
or                                                           Hartzell HC -C3YR-1RF/F8068 three-blade metal constant speed (Note 10) 
  Type Certificate:  P25EA 
  Not over 82 inches (2083 mm) diameter 
  Not under 78 inches (1981 mm) diameter 
  No further reduction permitted 
  Pitch settings at 30 in. sta.: 
  High: 29 ±1° 
  Low: 12.8 ±0.2° 
 
Airspeed Limits (IAS)                 Never Exceed   Vne  185 kts 
 Max structural cruise  Vno  143 kts 
 Manoeuvring Va    121 kts 
 Max flaps extended Vfe     97 kts 
 
Maximum Weight Take-off  4000 lbs. (1814 kg.) (Note 11) 
 Landing  4000 lbs. (1814 kg.) 
 
Center of Gravity  Forward Limit: 
(C.G.) Range +48.0 inches (+1219 mm) aft of datum at 2400 lbs. (1089 kg.) or less. 
 +56.0 inches (+1422 mm) aft of datum at 4000 lbs. (1814 kg.) 
 Variation is linear between 2400 lbs. (1089 kg) and 4000 lbs. (1814 kg.)

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 Aft Limit: 
 +64.0 inches (+1626 mm) aft of datum at 4000 lbs. (1814 kg) or less 
 
II. GA8-TC 320 (Normal Category) Approved September 11, 2009  (See Note 12) 
 
Engine Textron Lycoming TIO-540-AH1A 
 Type Certificate:  E14EA dated 08/05/2008 
 
 
Engine Limits Normal Takeoff  2500 RPM and 38 in HG (MAP (300 HP)  
 Alternate Takeoff  2500 R.P.M. and 40 in HG MAP below 5,000 Feet  
                                                                 Pressure Altitude (See Note 7)                                                      
                                                                                                                         
 Maximum Continuous Power 2500 R.P.M at 38 in HG (300 HP)  
 
Propeller and Propeller Limits Hartzell HC-C3YR-1RF/F8068 metal constant speed 
 Type Certificate:  P25EA 
 Not over 82 inches (2083 mm) diameter 
 Not under 78 inches (1981 mm) diameter 
 No further reduction permitted 
 Pitch settings at 30 in. sta.: 
  High: 29±1° 
  Low: 14.5±0.2° 
 
Airspeed Limits (IAS)                 Never Exceed   Vne  185 kts 
 Max structural cruise  Vno  143 kts 
 Manoeuvring Va    121 kts 
 Max flaps extended Vfe     97 kts 
 
 
Maximum Weight Take-off  4000 lbs. (1814 kg.) 
 Landing  4000 lbs. (1814 kg.) 
 
Center of Gravity  Forward Limit: 
(C.G.) Range +48.0 inches (+1219 mm) aft of datum at 2400 lbs. (1089 kg.) or less. 
 +56.0 inches (+1422 mm) aft of datum at 4000 lbs. (1814 kg.) 
 Variation is linear between 2400 lbs. (1089 kg) and 4000 lbs. (1814 kg.)  
 Aft Limit: 
 +64.0 inches (+1626 mm) aft of datum at 4000 lbs. (1814 kg) or less 
 
For Aircraft incorporating Service Bulletin SB-GA8-2011-65 PART A (AFMS C01-04-78 dated 6 Jul 2011 and ICA C01-00-06 
dated 17 Jun 2011 or later approved versions) the following limits apply 
 
Airspeed Limits (IAS) Never Exceed  Vne 190 kts 
 Max structural cruise  Vno 147 kts 
 Manoeuvring Va 121 kts 
 Max flaps extended Vfe 100 kts 
 
Maximum Weight Take-off  4200 lbs. (1905 kg.)  
 Landing  4000 lbs. (1814 kg.) 
 
Center of Gravity  Forward Limit: 
(C.G.) Range +48.0 inches (+1219 mm) aft of datum at 2400 lbs. (1089 kg.) or less. 
 +57.0 inches (+1448 mm) aft of datum at 4200 lbs. (1905 kg.) 
 Variation is linear between 2400 lbs. (1089 kg) and 4200 lbs. (1905 kg.) 
 Aft Limit: 
 +64.0 inches (+1626 mm) aft of datum at 4200 lbs. (1905 kg) or less 
 
For Aircraft incorporating Service Bulletin SB-GA8-2011-65 PART B (AFMS C01-04-161 dated 27 Oct 2017 and ICA C01-00-
06 dated 17 Jun 2011 or later approved versions) the following limits apply

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Airspeed Limits (IAS) Never Exceed  Vne 190 kts 
 Max structural cruise  Vno 147 kts 
 Manoeuvring Va 121 kts 
 Max flaps extended Vfe 100 kts 
 
Maximum Weight Take-off  4200 lbs. (1905 kg.)  
 Landing  4100 lbs. (1860 kg.) 
 
Center of Gravity  Forward Limit: 
(C.G.) Range +48.0 inches (+1219 mm) aft of datum at 2400 lbs. (1089 kg.) or less. 
 +57.0 inches (+1448 mm) aft of datum at 4200 lbs. (1905 kg.) 
 Variation is linear between 2400 lbs. (1089 kg) and 4200 lbs. (1905 kg.) 
 Aft Limit: 
 +64.0 inches (+1626 mm) aft of datum at 4200 lbs. (1905 kg) or less 
 
 
DATA PERTINENT TO BOTH MODELS – GA8 and GA8-TC 320 
 
Fuel 100LL or 100/130 aviation gasoline. 
 
Empty Weight C. G. Range None. 
 
Datum Aft face of Fuselage firewall at fuselage station 0 (stated arms are positive aft; negative 
forward).   
 
Leveling Means Longitudinal: Level between pop rivets so marked, on left hand side of fuselage. 
 Lateral: Level across floor at rear door. 
 
Minimum Flight Crew 1 pilot. 
 
No. of seats Eight (8) 
   2 at +38.0 inches (+965 mm) aft of datum 
   2 at +69.8 inches (+1772 mm) aft of datum 
   2 at +99.3 inches (+2523 mm) aft of datum 
   2 at +127.8 inches (+3247 mm) aft of datum 
 
 
  Fuel Capacity Main wing tanks 2 (1 tank each wing) 
      Total each tank 44.9 US Gallons (170 litres) at +67.5 inches (+1715 mm) 
      Useable each tank 43.8 US Gallons (166 litres) at +67.5 inches (+1715 mm) 
      Unusable each tank 1.1 US Gallons (4 litres) at +72.0 inches (+1829 mm) 
  
Collector tank 
 
Total capacity 2.4 US Gallons (9 litres) is unusable fuel at 
+27.75 inches (+705 mm) 
 
See Note 1 for data on weight and balance 
 
Oil Capacity Total capacity 12 US Quarts (11.4 litres) at –21.3 inches (-540 mm) 
 Useable 9.25 US Quarts  (8.8 litres) at –21.3 inches (-540 mm) 
 
See Note 1 for data on weight and balance 
 
  Control Surface Movements Aileron Up 17  0.5 
  Down 16  0.5 
 Elevator Up 15  0.5 (1) 
  Down 19  0.5 (1) 
 Rudder L & R 21  0.5 
 Horizontal Stabiliser Up 2  0.5 (2) 
  Down 5  0.5 (2)

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 Wing flaps Retracted 0  1.0 
  Take-off 14  1.0 
  Landing 38  1.0 
 
(1) Elevator control surface movements measured between the chord line of the Elevator and the chord line of the 
horizontal stabiliser with the horizontal stabiliser in the full leading edge down position. 
(2) Horizontal Stabiliser movement measured between the chord line of the Horizontal Stabiliser and the airplane 
horizontal reference. 
 
 
Serial Numbers Eligible 
  
GA8 Model GA8-00-004 and subsequent. GA8 aircraft with turbocharged engine option installed  are 
eligible if GippsAero (See Note 9) Engineering Release GA8-9671140 at latest issue has 
been complied with.   
 
 
GA8-TC 320 Model     GA8-TC 320 –08-130 and subsequent.  (See Note 12) 
  
                                                           
 
Import Requirements Model GA8: Serials GA8-00-004 through GA8-03-025: 
 
 A United States airworthiness certificate may be issued on the basis of an Australian 
Export Certificate of Airworthiness signed by a representative of the Civil Aviation 
Safety Authority (CASA) containing the following statement:  
 “The airplane covered by this certificate has been examined, tested and found to comply 
with the Master Drawing GA8-010001 and Engineering Release GA8-970001 at latest 
revision, and GippsAero (See Note 9) Service Bulletins SB-GA8-2003-04 (if applicable) 
and SB-GA8-2003-05, approved under U.S. Type Certificate No. A00011LA and to be in 
a condition for safe operation.” 
 
 GippsAero (See Note 9) Service Bulletins SB-GA8-2003-04  (if applicable) and SB-
GA8-2003-05 must be accomplished, before the U.S. Type Certificate No. A00011LA 
can be added to the aircraft data plate by the manufacturer.  
 
 Model GA8: Serials GA8-03-026 and subsequent: 
 
 A United States airworthiness certificate may be issued on the basis of an Australian 
Export Certificate of Airworthiness signed by a representative of the Civil Aviation 
Safety Authority (CASA) containing the following statement:  
 “The airplane covered by this certificate has been examined, tested and found to comply 
with the Master Drawing GA8-010001 and Engineering Release GA8-970002 at latest 
revision, and GippsAero (See Note 9) Service Bulletins SB-GA8-2003-05, approved 
under U.S. Type Certificate No. A00011LA and to be in a condition for safe operation.” 
 
 GippsAero (See Note 9) Service Bulletins SB-GA8-2003-05 must be accomplished, 
before the U.S. Type Certificate No. A00011LA can be added to the aircraft data plate by 
the manufacturer.  
  
 Model GA8 with turbocharged engine installation option: 
 
 A United States airworthiness certificate may be issued on the basis of an Australian 
Export Certificate of Airworthiness signed by a representative of the Civil Aviation 
Safety Authority (CASA) containing the following statement:  
 “The airplane covered by this certificate has been examined, tested and found to comply 
with the Master Drawing GA8-010001 CASA approved revisions, and GippsAero (See 
Note 9) Engineering Release GA8-9671140 at latest issue has been implemented by 
GippsAero, approved under U.S. Type Certificate No. A00011LA and to be in a 
condition for safe operation.”

Page 5 of 8 A00011LA 
 
 GippsAero (See Note 9) Engineering Release GA8-961140 at latest issue must be 
accomplished, before the U.S. Type Certificate No. A00011LA can be added to the 
aircraft data plate by the manufacturer.  
 
 Model GA8-TC 320: 
 
 A United States airworthiness certificate may be issued on the basis of an Australian 
Export Certificate of Airworthiness signed by a representative of the Civil Aviation 
Safety Authority (CASA) containing the following statement: 
 “The airplane covered by this certificate has been examined, tested and found to comply 
with the GippsAero (See Note 9) Engineering Release GA8-970004, Issue 1 or later as 
approved under U.S. Type Certificate No. A00011LA and to be in a condition for safe 
operation.” 
 
  The U.S. airworthiness certification basis for this airplane type certificated 
under FAR 21.29 and exported by the country of manufacture is FAR 21.183(c). 
 
 Both Models GA8 and GA8-TC320: 
 
 Refer to the applicable bilateral agreement to verify eligibility for import into the United 
States of both new and used aircraft based on the scope of the agreement, to identify any 
required statements by the exporting authority on the export certificate of airworthiness 
(or equivalent document), and for procedures for coordinating exceptions to conformity 
statements on these documents. Refer to FAA Order 8130.2, Airworthiness Certification 
of Aircraft, for requirements for issuance of an airworthiness certificate for imported 
aircraft 
 
 
Certification Basis 
 
GA8 Model:  FAR 23, dated December 18, 1964, with amendments 1 through 54 “Airworthiness 
Standards for Normal Category Airplanes”: 
 
 FAR 36.1(a)(2), dated December 1, 1969 with amendments 1 through 24 “Noise 
Standards: Aircraft Type and Airworthiness Certification” 
 
 TC A00011LA issued on May 30, 2003. 
  
For aircraft eligible for IFR operations the certification basis is FAR 23 dated December 
18, 1964 with amendments 1 through 55 “Airworthiness Standards for Normal Category 
Airplanes” 
 
Additions for the Garmin G500 System only, Federal Aviation Regulations, FAR 
§23.1308 at Amendment 57. (See Note 13) 
 
 
GA8-TC 320  FAR 23, dated December 18, 1964, with amendments 1 through 55 “Airworthiness 
Standards for Normal Category Airplanes”: 
 
 FAR 36.1(a)(2), dated December 1, 1969 with amendments 1 through 28 “Noise 
Standards: Aircraft Type and Airworthiness Certification” 
                                                                
 Amended TC for GA8-TC 320 issued September 11, 2009 
 
 For aircraft eligible for IFR operations the certification basis is FAR 23 dated December 
18, 1964 with amendments 1 through 55 “Airworthiness Standards for Normal Category 
Airplanes” 
 
Additions for the Garmin G500 System only, Federal Aviation Regulations, FAR 
§23.1308 at Amendment 57. (See Note 13)

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Equipment The basic required equipment as prescribed in the applicable airworthiness regulations 
(see Certification Basis) must be installed in the airplane for certification.   
 
For GA8 Model:    In addition the approved Aircraft Flight Manual Report No C01-01-04 dated May 29, 
2003, or later approved version, must be carried. (See Note 5) 
 
To be eligible for IFR operations AFM Report No. C01-01-04, dated December 22, 
2003, or later CASA approved versions, must be carried. 
 
IFR required equipment is shown in AFM Limitations section 2, table 2-11, dated 
December 22, 2003, or later revisions. 
 
Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA) {Service Manual} document C01-00-04 
(See Note 3 and 4) 
 
For GA8-TC 320 Model:                       Aircraft Flight Manual Report No C01-01-09 dated July 31, 2009 or later approved 
version must be carried (See Note 5) 
                    
Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA) {Service Manual} document C01-00-06   
dated March 20, 2009 or later revisions (See Note 3 and 4) 
 
For Airplanes with SB-GA8-2011-65 PART A (increase MTOW to 4200 lbs), AFMS 
document C01-04-78 dated 6 Jul 2011 or later approved version must be carried (See 
Note 5) and ICA {Service Manual} document C01-00-06 chapter 4 dated 17 Jun 2011 or 
later approved version must be followed (See Note 3).   
 
For Airplanes with SB-GA8-2011-65 PART B (increase MTOW to 4200 lbs. and 
increase in MLW to 4100 lbs.), AFMS document C01-04-161 dated 27 Oct 2017 or later 
approved version must be carried (See Note 5) and ICA {Service Manual} document 
C01-00-06 chapter 4 dated 17 Jun 2011 or later approved version must be followed (See 
Note 3).   
 
 
Service Information Each of the documents listed below must state that it is approved by the Civil Aviation 
Safety Agency (CASA): 
   • Aircraft flight manuals, and  
   • Airworthiness Limitations Section of the Service Manual.  
 
The FAA accepts such documents and considers them FAA-approved for type design data 
only unless one of the following conditions exists: 
 
• The documents change the limitations, performance, or procedures of the FAA approved 
manuals; or 
 
•The documents make an acoustical or emissions changes to this product’s U.S. type 
certificate as defined in 14 CFR § 21.93.  
 
The FAA uses the post type validation procedures to approve these documents.  The FAA 
may delegate on case-by-case to CASA to approve 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. A current weight and balance report, including a list of equipment included in the certificated empty weight, 
and loading instructions when necessary, must be provided for each airplane at the time of original 
certification.

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 The certificated empty weight and the corresponding center of gravity location must include full oil [22.5 lbs. 
(10.3 kg) at -21.3 inches (-540 mm)] and unusable fuel [12.7 lbs. (5.7 kg) in main tanks at +79.6 inches 
(+2022 mm) and 14.3 lbs. (6.5 kg) in collector tank at +27.75 inches (+705mm)]. 
 
Note 2. All required placards are contained in Chapter 2 of the Airplane Flight Manual, Report C01 -01-04 and C01-
00-09, and must be installed in the appropriate locations. 
 
Note 3. Service life of structural components are listed in the Airworthiness Limitations Section, Chapter 4, of the 
Airplane Service Manual, Report No. C01-00-04 and C01-00-06 (GA8-TC 320).  The Airworthiness 
Limitations Section was approved by CASA and the FAA. Revisions to this section must be approved by 
CASA and the FAA. 
 
Note 4. Instructions for continued airworthiness are contained in the Airplane Service Manual, Report No. C01 -00-
04. The instructions for continued airworthiness for aircraft eligible for IFR operations are contained in the 
Airplane Service Manual, Report No. C01-00-04 dated December 22, 2003 or later CASA approved version. 
 
Note 5. The Airplane Flight Manual, Report No. C01-01-04 (GA8) and C01-00-09 (GA8-TC 320), was approved by 
CASA and the FAA.   Revisions to this report may be approved by CASA on behalf of the FAA, unless they 
are changes to the limitation section. These changes require FAA approval for the US version.   
 
Note 6.                    Airplanes must comply with the requirements of GippsAero Service Bulletin SB-GA8-2003-08 Issue 2, dated 
December 22, 2003 or later CASA approved revisions, to be eligible for IFR operations.     
 
Note 7.                    The TIO-540-AH1A has an alternate takeoff rating of 40.0 in Hg at 2500 RPM limited to 5000 feet pressure 
altitude.  
 
Note 8. Cargo Pod, part number GA8-255004-17 (standard) or GA8-255004-19 (Optional rear Door) is approved 
equipment on the Model GA8-TC 320 when installed in accordance with the latest issue of GippsAero 
Service Bulletin SB-GA8-2004-14 dated 31 July 2009 and when Flight Manual Supplement C01-04-87 dated 
31 July 2009 or later issue is inserted into the aircraft’s approved flight manual.  
 
Note 9 As of July 2012 all service documentation and engineering releases for the US type certificate now refer to 
GippsAero in place of Gippsland Aeronautics.  
 
Note 10                  The optional Hartzell HC-C3YR-1RF/F8068 three-blade propeller for the GA8 model is approved when 
installed by GA8 Airvan (GippsAero) in accordance with Engineering Release GA8-9661149 (Option 149), 
or when incorporated on a specific aircraft serial number in accordance with GippsAero Service Bulletin 
GA8-SB-2009-62 Issue 15 or later revisions. The required AFM supplement for this option is C01-04-125 
dated November 13, 2013 or later CASA approved revisions and the required ICA is C05-96-34 dated 27 
November 2013 or later approved issue.  
 
 Note 11 The maximum take-off weight for the GA8 model (naturally aspirated) with either the two-blade or three-
blade propeller is 4,000 lbs. US registered aircraft are not eligible for incorporation of Service Bulletin SB-
GA8-2011-66 PART A or PART B. 
 
Note 12                   Specific aircraft of model GA8-TC 320 may be converted to a model GA8 through the application of Service 
Bulletin SB-GA8-2014-110 Issue 2 or later approved Issue. Following the application of SB-GA8-2014-110 
the aircraft shall be modified in accordance with SB-GA8-2003-05 at latest issue. These airplanes will be 
limited to maximum take-off weight of 4,000lbs for the GA8 model with either the two-blade or three-blade 
propeller. US registered aircraft are not eligible for incorporation of Service Bulletin SB-GA8-2011-66 
PART A or PART B. 
 
Note 13 Garmin G500 system installation is approved as optional equipment (Option 223 and Option 228) on serial 
numbers GA8-14-206 and subsequent and GA8-TC 320-15-207 and subsequent, when installed in 
accordance with: 
i) GippsAero Engineering Release GA8-9634228 Issue 1 or later approved issue for G500 core system 
installation (Option 228), or, 
ii) Engineering Release GA8-9634223  Issue 1 or later approved issue for G500 system installation with 
interface to KFC 225 Automatic Flight Control System installed in accordance with FAA STC SA 01418WI-
D (Option 223).

A00011LA Page 8 of 8 
The required AFM supplement for these options is C01-04-128 dated February 5, 2015 or later CASA 
approved issue and the required ICA is C05-96-40 dated February 5, 2015 or later approved issue. 
Engineering   Releases GA8-9634223 and GA8-9634228 are only applicable to new build aircraft and may 
only be incorporated by GippsAero during aircraft production. 
 
Note 14 The Model GA8 and Model GA8-TC 320 are collectively referred to in manufacturers marketing literature as 
the “Airvan 8”. This name is strictly a marketing designation and is not part of the official model designation. 
 
 
Note 15 For serial numbers GA8-TC 320-20-261 and subsequent, and GA8-20-262 and subsequent: Garmin G500 
TXi avionics suite is optional equipment for the GA8 and GA8-TC 320 models, and is approved when 
installed by GippsAero in accordance with: 
i) Engineering Release ER-GA8-9634271 Option 271 - Installation of Garmin G500 TXi 10" EFIS in 
accordance with FAA STC SA02571SE 
ii) Engineering Release ER-GA8-9677272 Option 272 - G500 TXi Engine Indicator System 
iii) Engineering Release ER-GA8-9623274 Option 274 - Installation of Avionics Package 51. 
 
Where required, the following additional options may be installed in conjunction with the Garmin G500 TXi 
avionics suite: 
i) Engineering Release ER-GA8-9634280 Option 280 - G500 TXi Co-pilot PFD/MFD Display 
ii) Engineering Release ER-GA8-9634282 Option 282 - Installation of L-3 ESI-500 in accordance with FAA 
STC SA04046CH 
   
The required AFM supplement for these options is C01-04-171 Issue 2 dated August 18, 2020 or later CASA 
approved issue and the required ICAs are: Service Manual Supplement “Avionics Package 51” – C05-96-89 
dated 18 July 2020 or later approved; Service Manual Supplement “G500 TXI EFIS and EIS” – C05-96-90 
dated 30 July 2020 or later approved; and  Service Manual Supplement “L-3 Harris ESI-500” – C05-96-91 
dated 18 July 2020 or later approved.  
 
The above listed Engineering Releases are only applicable to new build aircraft and may only be incorporated 
by GippsAero during aircraft production.  
 
  
                                                                                              END
```

## ADs (19, in force first)

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- [AD 2024-07-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-07-07): Cargo/Baggage Doors · GA 8 Airvan GA8 and GA8-TC320. Effective Jun 3, 2024
- [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 2020-17-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-17-09): Time Limits · GA 8 Airvan GA8 and GA8-TC320. Effective Sep 29, 2020
- [AD 2019-07-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2019-07-08): Wings · GA 8 Airvan GA8 and GA8-TC320. Effective May 23, 2019
- [AD 2018-05-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-05-08): Fuel System · GA 8 Airvan GA8 and GA8-TC320. Effective Apr 12, 2018
- [AD 2015-06-02 R2](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-06-02-R2): Power Plant · GA 8 Airvan GA8 and GA8-TC320. Effective Dec 3, 2015
- [AD 2012-24-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-24-04): Ice and Rain Protection · GA 8 Airvan GA8 and GA8-TC320. Effective Jan 7, 2013
- [AD 2010-10-01 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-10-01-R1): Stabilizers · GA 8 Airvan GA8 and GA8-TC320. Effective Oct 7, 2010
- [AD 2006-19-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-19-11): Seat stop relocation · GA 8 Airvan GA8. Effective Oct 25, 2006
- [AD 2005-02-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-02-11): Pilot and co-pilot control column wheels · GA 8 Airvan GA8. Effective Mar 4, 2005
- [AD 2015-06-02 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-06-02-R1) (historical): Power Plant · GA 8 Airvan GA8-TC320. Effective Aug 20, 2015
- [AD 2015-06-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-06-02) (historical): Power Plant · GA 8 Airvan GA8-TC320. Effective Apr 24, 2015
- [AD 2013-19-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-19-12) (historical): Fuel System · GA 8 Airvan GA8 and GA8-TC320. Effective Oct 15, 2013
- [AD 2010-18-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-18-06) (historical): Doors · GA 8 Airvan GA8 and GA8-TC320. Effective Aug 30, 2010
- [AD 2010-10-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-10-01) (historical): Horizontal Stabiliser · GA 8 Airvan GA8 and GA8-TC320. Effective May 10, 2010
- [AD 2009-05-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-05-01) (historical): Horizontal Stabiliser · GA 8 Airvan GA8. Effective Mar 2, 2009
- [AD 2007-04-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-04-12) (historical): Horizontal Stabiliser · GA 8 Airvan GA8. Effective Mar 8, 2007
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## Registered aircraft by registry model (OpenAirDocs)

- [Gippsaero PTY GA8 TC-320](https://openairdocs.org/model/gippsaero-pty-ga8-tc-320): 24 aircraft (registry code 3900105)
- [Gippsland GA-8](https://openairdocs.org/model/gippsland-ga-8): 21 aircraft (registry code 3900102)
- [Gippsaero PTY GA8](https://openairdocs.org/model/gippsaero-pty-ga8): 8 aircraft (registry code 3900110)
- [Gippsland Aeronautics PTY GA 8](https://openairdocs.org/model/gippsland-aeronautics-pty-ga-8): 4 aircraft (registry code 3900103)
- [Ga8 Airvan GA8-TC320](https://openairdocs.org/model/ga8-airvan-ga8-tc320): 1 aircraft (registry code 3900104)

## STCs approved under this data sheet (55, first 50)

- [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 SA12428CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA12428CH): Installation of the Lycoming Engines Electronic Ignition System (EIS). Lycoming Engines, An Operating Division of AVCO Corporation
- [STC SA04837NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04837NY): Installation of AeroLED's Holdings, LLC., position lights, navigation lights, strobe lights and beacon lights. AeroLED's Holdings, LLC
- [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 SA02511SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02511SE): Installation of replacement fuel quantity indicator sending unit(s). CiES Inc.
- [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 SA04378CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04378CH): Installation of an engine modified per STC SE04349CH. SureFly Partners Ltd.
- [STC SA02658SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02658SE): Installation of Garmin GI 275 Multi-Function Display System. Garmin International Inc.
- [STC SA02575AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02575AK): Installation of the nose tire scraper P/N TSL-100. Aero Twin Inc.
- [STC SA02576AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02576AK): Installation of Cleveland and ABI, LLC Wheel and Brake Kits. ABI LLC
- [STC SA02019WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02019WI): Installation of the Trig Avionics TX56, TX56A, TX57, or TX57A VHF Nav-Com Radio.. Peregrine
- [STC SA01967WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01967WI): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas. General Aviation Modifications Inc.
- [STC SA02518AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02518AK): Fabrication of Main Gear Gravel Deflectors. Airforms LLC.
- [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 SA09902AC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA09902AC): Installation of BendixKing KFD 900 Flight Display System. Honeywell International Inc. (Bendix King)
- [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 SA00401BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00401BO): Installation of a SkyTrax100B UAT receiver. Avidyne Corporation
- [STC SA02268CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02268CH): Installation of Airwolf Filter Corp. Air Oil Separator. Airwolf Filter Corporation
- [STC SA01418WI-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01418WI-D): Installation of the Bendix/King KFC 225 Automatic Flight Control System: Required Data.. Honeywell International Inc
- [STC SA01560WI-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01560WI-D): Installation of the Honeywell KFD 840 Primary Flight Display System.. Honeywell International Inc
- [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 SA03286CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA03286CH): Install an electronic engine ignition system. Electroair Acquisition Corporation
- [STC SA04032CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04032CH): Install rocker switch assemblies. Electroair Acquisition Corporation
- [STC SA00344BO PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00344BO%20PAGE%201): Installation of Parmetheus Plus LED PAR36 and PAR46 taxi and landing lights.. Whelen Aerospace Technologies
- [STC SA00744DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00744DE): Installation of the Automatic Dependent Surveillance  Broadcast (ADS-B) Out Equipment using a Trig Avionics TT31 Transponder and an approved position sensor. Peregrine
- [STC SA00765DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00765DE): Installation of Automatic Dependent Surveillance  Broadcast (ADS-B) Out functionality using the BendixKing KT74 Transponder and qualified position sensor. Peregrine
- [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 SA04424AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04424AT): Installation of Continental Motors, Inc. (CMI) Shower-of-Sparks  Starting Vibrator Booster Systems. Continental Motors, Inc.
- [STC SA01835WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01835WI): Installation of Trig Avionics TY-96 or TY-97 VHF Communications Radio. Peregrine
- [STC SA00024NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00024NY): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K007 on single or multi-engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Lycoming reciprocating engines of 450 horsepower or less.. Airwolf Filter Corporation
- [STC SA01933LA-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01933LA-D): Installation of Garmin Model 400W / 500W Series GPS-WAAS Navigation System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA02212AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02212AK): Replacement of existing landing and/or taxi light reflector and bulbs with high intensity discharge (HID) lighting systems. Seaplanes North LLC
- [STC SA00382BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00382BO): Installation of Globalstar Antenna and Cradle provisions to support a Globalstar GPS-1700 in non-composite airplanes. Avidyne Corporation
- [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 SA03845NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA03845NY): The installation of MT-Propeller Entwicklung GmbH's Model# MTV-9-B/200-58 three Blade constant speed propeller and
spinner. MT- Propeller Entwicklung GmbH
- [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 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 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 SA02441AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02441AK): Installation of 8.50  x 6 , 6-ply nose tires utilizing an Airglas, Inc. PA32-206LA-GA8 Nose Fork Kit. Airglas Inc.
- [STC SA02283SE PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02283SE%20PAGE%202): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In Flight Data) CGR-30P. Electronics International Inc.
- [STC SA02402SE PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02402SE%20PAGE%201): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In-Flight Data) CGR-30C. Electronics International Inc.
- [STC SA02121SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02121SE): Installation of Garmin GTS 825 (TAS) or GTS 855 (TCAS I) Traffic System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA02304SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02304SE): Installation of vortex generators on the wings and tail surfaces. Micro AeroDynamics Inc
- [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 SA00432SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00432SE): Installation of EGT 701 series fuel flow instrument.. J P Instruments
- [STC SA00861SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00861SE): Installation of J.P. Instruments (JPI) fuel flow indicating system. J P Instruments
- [STC SA02016SE-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02016SE-D): Installation of Garmin GTS 800, GTS 820 or GTS 850 Traffic System. Garmin International Inc

All 55: https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A00011LA/stcs.md

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