# TCDS A17SO: Cougar Aircraft Corporation - Type: Type certificate data sheet - Status: Current - Holder: Cougar Aircraft Corporation - Revision: 12 - Revised: August 14, 2019 - Product: Aircraft, Small Airplane - Certification basis: Part 21, Part 23, Part 36 - Registered aircraft: 44, by the registry models matched to it (OpenAirDocs) - Data sheet PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/dc/36/dc36dd61a38ae99a3bca312ee5efa4c231009f56f4bdd3e6d18ac2328dd64c5b - FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/120860991C2332D686258457005DE962.0001 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A17SO ## Models (1) As the data sheet lists them. - GA-7 ## 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. 12 11 11 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION A17SO Revision 12 Cougar GA-7 August 14, 2019 TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET NO. A17SO This data sheet, which is a part of Type Certificate (TC) Number A17SO, 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 Cougar Aircraft Corporation c/o Wayne Mansfield 28 Glendale Road Boxford, MA 01921 Type Certificate Holder Record SOCATA, S.A. (known now as Daher Aerospace) 65009 Tarbes Cedex France transferred IMPORT TC A17SO to Cougar Aircraft Corporation c/o Wayne Mansfield on May 23, 2019. Grumman American Aviation Corporation transferred to SOCATA, S.A. 65009 Tarbes Cedex France, circa 1995. The Direction Générale de l’Aviation Civile (DGAC) France originally type certificated this aircraft under its type certificate Number TC 190, circa 1997. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) began oversight of this product on September 28, 2003, on behalf of France, deeming the DGAC France TC 190 to be an EASA TC in accordance with Article 3 of Commision Regulation (EU) No. 748/2012. The FAA subsequently validated this product as IMPORT TC A17SO. There was no production. Grumman American Aviation Corporation, original holder, date of application August 09, 1974, date of issuance September 22, 1977. Production ceased with serial number 0115. I. - Model GA-7, Cougar, 4 PCLM Normal Category, approved September 22, 1977 Engine 2 each Lycoming Engines model O-320-D1D with Marvel Schebler Carburetor HA - 6 Setting 10-5189 or 10-5224, TC E-274 Fuel 100 Minimum grade aviation gasoline Engine Limits For all operations, 2700 RPM (160 HP) Propeller and Propeller Limits 2 each Hartzell model HC-F2YL-2UF/FC7663D-3, TC P27EA Pitch setting at 30 inch station: Feather 81.0° ± 1.0°; High 17.0° ± 1.5° Low 11.5° ± 0.1° Diameter: Maximum 73 inches, Minimum 72 inches, no further tolerance permitted Spinners: Spinner Assembly 7P10608 Governors: Hartzell F-6-40 Airspeed Limits Vne (never exceed) 191 knots (220 mph) (calibrated airspeed) Vno (maximum structural cruise) 162 knots (186 mph) Va (maneuvering, 3800 lbs.) 121 knots (139 mph) Va (maneuvering, 2800 lbs.) 105 knots (121 mph) Vfe (flaps extended 30°) 110 knots (127 mph) Vlo (landing gear operating extend) 146 knots (168 mph) Vlo (landing gear operating retract) 115 knots (132 mph) Vle (landing gear extended 146 knots (168 mph) Vmc (minimum control speed) 59 knots (68 mph) Page 2 A17SO C.G. Range (+97.8 to (+101.6) at 3800 lbs. Landing Gear Extended. (+93.3) to (+101.6) at 2,900 lbs. Straight line variation between points given. 93.3 97.8 101.6 2900 3800 GROSS WEIGHT LBS. Fuselage Station, Inches Empty weight C.G. Range None Datum 50.00 inches forward of the forward fuselage bulkhead. Leveling Means Bottom of Fuselage WL 23.0 Maximum Weight 3800 lbs. Minimum Crew One, left seat. Number of Seats 2 at (+91.0) 2 at (+128.0) Maximum Compartments Weight 75 lbs. at (+26.0) 175 lbs. at (+160.0) Fuel Capacity 118 U.S. gallons (2 wing tanks) at 112.0. (114. U.S. gallons usable) See NOTE 1 for unusable fuel. Oil Capacity 8 quarts per engine (6 quarts usable, each engine) See NOTE 1. Control Surface Movements Ailerons Up 25° ± 2° Down 15° ± 2° (Nominal from Neutral) Elevator Up 17° ± 1° Down 16° ± 1° Elevator Trim Tab (elevator neutral) trailing edge Up 4° ± 1° Down 30° + 2° -3° Flaps Down 30° + 2° Rudder (left & right) 40° ± 2° Rudder Trim Tab (left & right) (rudder neutral 15° ± 1.5° Nose wheel travel, (controllable left and right) 18° ± 2° Manufacturer’s Serial Numbers 0001 through 0115 reserved for original TC holder, EASA confirms that no aircraft where manufactured by SOCATA, S.A. 0116 and subsequent reserved for current TC holder Page 3 A17SO Certification Basis FAR 23 effective February 1, 1965, and amendments 23-1 through 23-14; and FAR 36 effective December 1, 1969, and amendments 36-1 through 36-4. Findings of equivalent levels of safety were made for the emergency exit window (FAR 23.807), and the airspeed indicator (FAR 23.1545(a)). Production Basis None. Before original airworthiness certification of each aircraft, an FAA representative must perform a detailed inspection for workmanship, materials, conformity with the approved technical data, and a check of the flight characteristics. In the event of an application for a standard airworthiness certificate or, if an applicant intends to produce a new aircraft under 14 CFR §21.183(d), and the applicant is manufacturing, building, or assembling to another person’s type certificate, the applicant must provide written evidence of permission from the type certificate holder. Conduct of such activity without written evidence of permission may be a violation of 49 U.S.C. §44704(a)(3). 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, Aircraft Flight Manual GA-7, dated September 22, 1977 for serial number 0001 through 0040 is required; Pilot's Operating Handbook and Aircraft Flight Manual dated April 10, 1978, revised October 15, 1978, for serial number 0041 and subsequent is required. NOTE 1: Weight and Balance A current weight and balance report, including the list of equipment included in the certificated empty weight and loading instructions when necessary, must be provided for each aircraft at the time of original certification. The certificated empty weight and corresponding center-of-gravity locations must include undrainable oil and unusable fuel as noted below: Fuel (both tanks) 24 lb. at 112.0 Oil (both tanks) 7.5 lb. at 64.4 NOTE 2: Required Placards All placards required by either the FAA approved Aircraft Flight Manual, the applicable operating rules, or the certification basis must be installed as specified. NOTE 3: Instructions for Continued Airworthiness Information with respect to service life limited parts on this model is contained in section "Service Life Limited Components" of the Model GA-7 Service Manual. Service life limits appearing in this manual may not be changed without FAA engineering approval. See GA-7 service manual for inspection requirements Service Life Limited parts must be retired in accordance with the following schedule: Component Part Number Service Life (hours) Inboard Spar Assembly 7W10201-1 47,674 ...END... ``` ## ADs (10, 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 2005-01-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-01-19): Mode S transponders · GARMIN International GTX 330D, GTX 330, GTX 33D and 830 more. Effective Feb 23, 2005 - [AD 92-06-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/92-06-08): Elevator Binding/Pitch Control · SOCATA - Groupe Aerospatiale GA-7. Effective Apr 17, 1992 - [AD 89-18-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/89-18-08): Fuel Tank/Fuel System · True Flight Holdings AA-5, AA-5A, AA-5B and 1 more. Effective Sep 21, 1989 - [AD 85-26-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/85-26-05): Rudder Torque Tube · SOCATA - Groupe Aerospatiale GA-7. Effective Jan 3, 1986 - [AD 79-05-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-05-06): Chafing and Leakage of Main Fuel Line · SOCATA - Groupe Aerospatiale GA-7. Effective Mar 9, 1979 - [AD 79-05-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-05-07): Fuel Leakage in Tank Ribs · SOCATA - Groupe Aerospatiale GA-7. Effective Mar 9, 1979 - [AD 79-03-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-03-06): Rudder Assembly · SOCATA - Groupe Aerospatiale GA-7. Effective Feb 15, 1979 - [AD 78-22-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-22-06): Elevator Control · SOCATA - Groupe Aerospatiale GA-7. Effective Nov 2, 1978 - [AD 78-20-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-20-09): Fuel Selector Valves · SOCATA - Groupe Aerospatiale GA-7. Effective Oct 9, 1978 ## Registered aircraft by registry model (OpenAirDocs) - [Grumman American Avn. GA-7](https://openairdocs.org/model/grumman-american-avn-ga-7): 43 aircraft (registry code 3960401) - [Gulfstream American GA-7](https://openairdocs.org/model/gulfstream-american-ga-7): 1 aircraft (registry code 3970107) ## STCs approved under this data sheet (105, first 50) - [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 SA12406WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA12406WI): Installation of a Garmin AXIS Flight Display System. Garmin International Inc. - [STC SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC - [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 SA04046CH PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04046CH%20PAGE%202): 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 SA01757WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01757WI): To allow the use of UL91 or UL94 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Swift Fuels LLC - [STC SA02658SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02658SE): Installation of Garmin GI 275 Multi-Function Display System. Garmin International Inc. - [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 SA02019WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02019WI): Installation of the Trig Avionics TX56, TX56A, TX57, or TX57A VHF Nav-Com Radio.. Peregrine - [STC SA04192NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04192NY): KFD 900 Primary Flight Display System Additional Functions. Honeywell International Inc - [STC SA00756DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00756DE): Installation of Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Out Equipment using a Trig Avionics TT22 Transponder and an approved Global Positioning System (GPS) Position Sensor. Peregrine - [STC SA11137SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA11137SC): Installation of Plane-Power ALT-FLX alternator. Hartzell Engine Technologies, LLC - [STC SA00076IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00076IB): Installation of Photo luminescent Safety Systems. STG AEROSPACE GERMANY GmbH - [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 SA01818WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01818WI): Installation of Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Instrument. Garmin International Inc. - [STC SA09902AC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA09902AC): Installation of BendixKing KFD 900 Flight Display System. Honeywell International Inc. (Bendix King) - [STC SA11174SC PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA11174SC%20PAGE%202): 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 SA01831WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01831WI): To allow the use of UL91 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Petersen Aviation Inc - [STC SA10236SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA10236SC): Installation of a GDC 31 Roll Steering Converter. DAC International Inc - [STC SA1425CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1425CE): Installation of the King KFC-200 automatic flight control system.. 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 SA00344BO PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00344BO%20PAGE%202): 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 SA04165NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04165NY): Installation of Latitude Technologies Skynode S200 Satcom system must be performed. Latitude Technologies Corporation - [STC SA02153LA-D PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02153LA-D%20PAGE%202): Installation of Garmin G600 Primary Flight Display (PFD) and Multifunction Display (MFD) System. Garmin International Inc. - [STC SA01828SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01828SE): Installation of J.P. Instruments (JPI) EDM-960 Primary Engine Data Management System. J. P. Instruments - [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 SA2586NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2586NM): Installation of J.P. Instruments temperature monitoring systems.. J P Instruments - [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 SA02428SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02428SE): Installation of an Air Stream Switch for an electric time recording device on non-pressurized aircraft. Henry F Rogers/David E Polley - [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 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00352BO%20PAGE%202): 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 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02119SE%20PAGE%202): Installation of Garmin GDL 88 ADS-B UAT Transceiver System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA01229SE PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01229SE%20PAGE%202): Installation of GNS 480 (CNX80) GPS WAAS Navigator with integrated VHF Navigation and Communication radios. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA02442AK PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02442AK%20PAGE%202): Approval of the L-3 Communications NGT 2000/2500 ADS-B system. ADS-B Technologies, LLC - [STC SA01933LA-D PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01933LA-D%20PAGE%202): Installation of Garmin Model 400W / 500W Series GPS-WAAS Navigation System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA01669CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01669CH): Installation of Challenger Reusable Air Filter. Challenger Aviation Products Inc. - [STC SA02930NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02930NY): Installation of Insight Instrument Corporation Graphic Engine Monitor (GEM 610C) models G3, G2, and G1 and 1200C model G4 as primary Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT), Exhaust Gas Temperature (EGT), and Turbine Inlet Temperature (TIT) Instruments. Insight Instrument Corporation - [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 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02402SE%20PAGE%202): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In-Flight Data) CGR-30C. Electronics International Inc. All 105: https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A17SO/stcs.md --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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