# TCDS A38EU: General Avia Costruzioni Aeronautiche - Type: Type certificate data sheet - Status: Current - Holder: General Avia Costruzioni Aeronautiche - Revision: 1 - Revised: February 18, 2022 - Product: Aircraft, Small Airplane - Certification basis: Part 23 - Data sheet PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/13/4e/134e8cfad9a92db1ceb2013a4db081a030c34feeb070ad9be368a2db48742f4a - FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/81EC3015B3CDFDCC862587F300688C34.0001 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A38EU ## Models (1) As the data sheet lists them. - F.20 Pegaso ## What the data sheet says From the PDF's text layer, line by line; tables lose their columns. The PDF is the record. ```text DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION A38EU GENERAL AVIA F.20 "Pegaso" Revision 1 February 18, 2022 TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET NO. A38EU This data sheet which is a part of type certificate No. A38EU 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 GENERAL AVIA Costruzioni Aeronautiche Pioltello (Milan) Italy I - Model F.20 "Pegaso" (Normal Category), Approved May 14, 1975. Engine 2 Continental IO-520-F Fuel 100/130 minimum grade aviation gasoline Engine limits 2850 rpm (300 hp) maximum 5 minutes 2700 rpm (285 hp) maximum continuous Propeller and Two Hartzell HC-C2YF-2CDF/C8475-6 propeller limits Diameter: 78 in., maximum and minimum (No further reduction permitted) Pitch setting at 30 in. station: Low : 13° 40' Feathered : 80° 30' Spinners : 2 Hartzell 836-30 Governors : 2 Woodward 210675 Airspeed limits (CAS) Never exceed (Vne) Maximum structural cruising (Vno) Maneuvering (Va) Flaps operating and extended up to 20° (Vfo) Flaps operating and extended up between 20° and 48° (Vfe) Landing gear operating and extended (Vlo & Vle) Minimum control speed (Vmc) 233 kts (268 mph) 182 kts (210 mph) 159 kts (183 mph) 140 kts (160 mph) 126 kts (145 mph) 140 kts (160 mph) 70 kts ( 81 mph) C.G. range (+109.5) to (+115.6) at 3527 lb or less (+111.2) to (+115.6) at 4408 lb. (+113.9) to (+115.6) at 4784 lb. Straight line variation between points given. Empty weight C.G. range (+109.5) to (+111.2) Datum 63.8 in. forward of frame No. 1 (aircraft leveled) Leveling means Two red screws under the left rear window. Maximum weight 4784 lb. | Page No. 1 2 3 Rev. No. 1 1 - A38EU 2 Number of seats Minimum crew Maximum baggage Fuel capacity Oil capacity Control surface movements Serial Nos. eligible Certification basis Validation basis Import requirements Equipment 6 (2 at +111.0, 2 at +148.4 and 2 at +176.0) 1 pilot at (+111.0) 75 lb. (forward compartment at +45.3) 2 x 45 lb. (nacelle compartments at +155.5) 65 lb. (rear compartment at +198.8) 132.1 gal. total (2 main tanks of 32.7 gal. each at +115.0, and 2 tip tanks of 33.3 gal. each at +118.9). Usable fuel: 129.4 gal. See NOTE 1 for unusable fuel. 24 qt. total (12 qt. in each engine at +73.2) See NOTE 1 for undrainable oil. Wing flaps Down 48° + 2° Ailerons Up 24° + 2° Down 14° + 2° Elevator Up 26° + 2° Down 14° + 2° Elevator trim tab Up 20° + 1° Down 23° + 1° Rudder Right 30° + 2° Left 30° + 2° Rudder trim tab Right 20° + 1° Left 20° + 1° A Registro Aeronautico Italiano (RAI) Certificate of Airworthiness for Export as noted below under "Import Requirements" must be submitted for each individual aircraft for which an application for airworthiness certification is made. FAR 21.29 and FAR 23 effective 1 February 1965 including Amendments 23-1 through 23-12 inclusive. Application for Type Certificate dated 20 November 1970. Application extended per FAR 21.17(c)(2) by FAA letters dated 23 January 1974, 27 June 1974, and December 1974. Type Certificate No. A38EU issued May 14, 1975. Type Certificate A38EU was issued pursuant to FAR 21.29(a)(1)(ii) in validation of the Registro Aeronautico's (RAI) certification of compliance with the aforementioned type certification basis. A U.S. Certificate of Airworthiness may be issued on the basis of a Certificate of Airworthiness for Export signed by a representative of the Registro Aeronautico Italiano (RAI) containing the following statement: "The airplane covered by this certificate has been examined, tested and found to conform to the type design approved under FAA Type Certificate A38EU and is in condition for safe operation". 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. The basic required equipment as prescribed in the applicable airworthiness regulations (see Certification Basis) must be installed in the aircraft for certification. In addition, the following items of equipment are required: a) Pre-stall warning indicator, Safe Flight Instrument Corp., Type 164F or equivalent. b) "RAI-Approved Airplane Model F.20 "Pegaso" Flight Manual", RAI-approval No. 119.496/T dated 19 November 1974 and later RAI-approved revisions. 3 A38EU NOTE 1. Current weight and balance report including list of equipment included in certificated empty weight, and loading instructions when necessary, must be provided for each aircraft at time of original certification, and at all times thereafter. The certificated empty weight and corresponding center of gravity locations must include: - Unusable fuel (12 lb at +115.0, and 3.4 lb at +118.9) - Undrainable oil (2 lb at +73.2) NOTE 2. a) The following placard must be displayed on the instrument panel in clear view of the pilot: "THIS AIRPLANE MUST BE OPERATED AS A NORMAL CATEGORY AIRPLANE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPERATING LIMITATIONS STATED IN THE FORM OF PLACARDS, MARKINGS AND MANUAL." ACROBATIC MANEUVERS, INCLUDING SPINS, PROHIBITED." In addition, all other placards required in the RAI-approved Airplane Flight Manual must be installed in the appropriate locations. b) Each individual airplane will be supplied with a placard that specifies the kind of operation such as VFR or IFR, DAY or NIGHT, or ICING, to which the airplane is limited by the equipment installed. NOTE 3. Service Life Limits. Airplane components which are life limited are listed in the RAI-approved portion of the F.20 "Pegaso" Maintenance Manual, and must be replaced as indicated therein. NOTE 4. Maximum load on the rear seats (+176.0): 220 lb. .....END..... ``` ## ADs None name its models. ## STCs approved under this data sheet (12) - [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 SA01967WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01967WI): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas. General Aviation Modifications Inc. - [STC SA02268CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02268CH): Installation of Airwolf Filter Corp. Air Oil Separator. Airwolf Filter Corporation - [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 SA2586NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2586NM): Installation of J.P. Instruments temperature monitoring systems.. J P Instruments - [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 SA593CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA593CH): Install Champion SlickSTART magneto booster system.. Champion Aerospace LLC - [STC SA00729SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00729SE): Installation of twin temperature indicating system with fuel flow in accordance with J.P. Instruments (JPI) Installation manual Report No. 760, Revision -, dated 7/20/99, or later FAA approved revision.. J P Instruments - [STC SA00061LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00061LA): Installation of JPI digital tachometer.. J P Instruments - [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 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.