# TCDS A48EU: Alpha Aviation Concept Limited - Type: Type certificate data sheet - Status: Current - Holder: Alpha Aviation Concept Limited - Revision: 5 - Revised: May 5, 2010 - Product: Aircraft, Small Airplane - Certification basis: Part 23, Part 36 - Registered aircraft: 10, by the registry models matched to it (OpenAirDocs) - Data sheet PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/98/00/9800e18f36d0f766d6e09cb1ce6be49531c4d48b131de493885b159c38d9bbec - FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/EA1E6E8A8A5E55618625771F0046A818.0001 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A48EU ## Models (1) As the data sheet lists them. - R2160 ## 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 5 Rev No. 5 4 4 4 5 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION A48EU Revision 5 ALPHA AVIATION CONCEPT LTD R2160 May 5, 2010 TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET No. A48EU This data sheet, which is a part of Type Certificate No. A48EU, prescribes conditions and limitations under which the Type Certificate was issued meets the airworthiness requirements of the Federal Aviation Regulations. Type Certificate Holder: Alpha Aviation Concept Limited Ingham Road Hamilton Airport RD2 Hamilton 3282 New Zealand Type Certificate Holder Record: AVIONS PIERRE ROBIN was previous holder of A48EU. Effective July 18, 2002, APEX became TC holder. APEX Aircraft 9, rue de l'Aviation 21121 Darois France transferred TC A48EU to Alpha Aviation Design Limited Ingham Road Hamilton Airport R.D.2. Hamilton 2020 New Zealand on June 16, 2006. Alpha Aviation Design Limited transferred TC A48EU to Alpha Aviation Concept Ltd on February 8, 2010. I. Model R2160, 2 PCLM (Acrobatic and Utility Categories), approved November 15, 1982 Engine Lycoming O-320 D2A or Lycoming O-320D2A with "Christen" inverted oil system, TCDS E-274 Fuel 100LL minimum aviation grade gasoline. Engine limits For all operations 2700 rpm (160 HP) Maximum normal operating rate 2600 rpm. Propeller Sensenich 74DM-6S5-2-66 (Serial numbers 001 to 378) or 74DM-6S5-2-64 (All serial numbers) TCDS P-886 A48EU Page 2 of 5 Propeller limits Static r.p.m. at maxi mum permissible throttle setting -- 2200 ± 50 Diameter 72 inches. No cutoff permitted. Spinner Robin 5860. (Serial numbers 001 to 378) Airspeed limits Never exceed 205 mph (178 kts) Maximum structural cruising 146 mph (127 kts) Maneuvering 146 mph (127 kts) Flaps extended (35°) 112 mph ( 97 kts) (See Flight Manual for acrobatic maneuver entry speeds.) Flight Maneuvering Load Acrobatic category (1764 lbs MTOW) Factors (G’s) Flaps up +6.0 -3.0 Flaps down +2.0 0 Utility category (1984 lbs MTOW) Flaps up +4.4 -1.8 Flaps down +2.0 0 C.G. range Acrobatic category (1764 lbs MTOW) Forward limit 9.0 in. @ 1543 lbs. Intermediate limit 13.0 in. @ 1764 lbs. Aft limit 16.5 in. @ 1764 lbs. Straight line variation between points given: 9.0 in. @ 1543 lbs. to 13.0 in. @ 1764 lbs. 13.0 in. @ 1764 lbs. to 16.5 in. @ 1764 lbs. Utility category (1984 lbs MTOW) Forward limit 9.0 in. @ 1543 lbs. Intermediate limit 13.0 in. @ 1984 lbs. Aft limit 18.9 in. @ 1984 lbs. Straight line variation between points given: 9.0 in. @ 1543 lbs. to 13.0 in. @ 1984 lbs. 13.0 in. @ 1764 lbs. to 18.9 in. @ 1984 lbs. Datum Leading edge Rib No. 5. Leveling Means Top fuselage spar horizontal. Empty weight C.G. range None. Maximum weight Acrobatic category Takeoff 1764 lb. Landing 1764 lb. Utility category Takeoff 1984 lb. Landing 1984 lb. No. of seats 2 at (+18.0) Maximum baggage 77 lbs. at (+47.6). None for acrobatic category. Page 3 of 5 A48EU Fuel capacity 31.7 Gal. at (+43.9) (total) (Standard for serial numbers 001 to 378) 31.0 Gal. at (+43.9) (usable) 42.2 Gal. at (+43.9) (total) (Optional for serial numbers 001 to 378 41.7 Gal. at (+43.9) (usable) St andard for serial numbers 160A-06001 up) Minimum fuel quantity for acrobatic: 2.6 Gal. Oil capacity Maximum Capacity: 8 qts. Minimum: 8 qts. Maximum oil quantity for acrobatics: 8 qts. Control surface movements Wing Flaps 35° ± 2.0 Ailerons up 20° ± 1.5 Down 15° ± 1.5 Rudder (L&R) 30° ± 2 Elevator up 10° ± 0.5 Down 12.5° ± 0.5 Elevator Trim Tab Elevator Up Tab up 33° ± 3.0 Down 5° ± 3.0 Elevator Down Tab up 14° ± 3.0 Down 22° ± 3.0 Serial Nos. eligible 001 through 378 (See Note 4) 160A-06001 and up (See Note 5) Import Requirements A US airworthiness certificate may be issued on the basis of a New Zealand Certificate of Airworthiness for Export signed by a representative of the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand, containing the following statement: "The airplane covered by this certificate has been examined, tested and found to comply to the type design approved under US Type Certificate No. A48EU, and to be in condition for safe operation." Certificates of Airworthiness for Export signed by a representative of the DGAC of France before June 16, 2006 may be accepted. For issuance of an airwor thiness certificate in accordance with §21.183(c), the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand must certify that the aircraft conforms to the type design and is in condition for safe operation. In that regard, the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand will certify that the aircraft complies with all applicable mandatory continuing airworthiness information that it has issued, in addition to all other requirements of this type certificate data sheet. For issuance of an airworthiness certificate in accordance with §21.183(d), the certificating inspector, or other authorized person, must find, among other things, that the product is in a condition for safe operation. Certification Basis Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), 14 CFR part 23 effective February 1, 1965, including Amendments 23-1 through 23-9 14 CFR part 36 effective November 18, 1969, including Amendments 36-1 through 36-9 French AIR 2052 Paragraphs 3.3.97 and 3.3.99, Special Certification Review: "The canopy (forward slid ing) must be jettisonable." Model R2160 serial numbers 001 to 378 approved for day VFR only. Model R2160 serial numbers 160A-06001 and on approved for day-night VFR. A48EU Page 4 of 5 Certification Basis, contd Date of appli cation for type certification: October 16, 1980. Equipment The basic required equipment as pr escribed in the applicable airworthiness regulations (see Certification Basis) must be installed in the aircraft for certification. In addition the following is required: FAA-approved Alpha Aviation R2160 Flight Manual (AIR 2702) issued June 2006 - (Serial numbers 001 to 378). FAA-approved Alpha Aviation R2160 Flight Manual (AIR 3001) issued June 2006 - (Serial numbers 160A-06001 and up). NOTES. NOTE 1. Current weight and balance report, including list of equipment in certificated empty weight, and loading instructions if applicable, must be in each aircraft at the time of original certification. Empty weight must include unusable fuel of 0.7 lbs. at (+43.9). Basic empty weight includes engine oil of 16.5 lbs. NOTE 2. In addition to the placards required in the approved Airplane Flight Manual the following placards must be installed in the appropriate locations as indicated: 1. In full view of the pilot Limits of Utilization Acrobatic Category: Takeoff and landing 1764 lb. Load factors +6, -3 No Smoking. No objects permitted on floor. Va = 146 MPH 2. In the Baggage Compartment In full view on aft bulkhead: Max. weight 77 lbs. No luggage allowed during acrobatic flights. 3. On Instrument Panel For acrobatic category operations, refer to Airplane Flight Manual. All placards required in the basic a pproved Flight Manual, installed in the appropriate location. 4. Each individual airplane w ill be supplied with a placard that specifies the operation as VFR DAY or VFR NIGHT to which the operation of the airplane is limited by the equipment installed. NOTE 3. Serial numbers 001 to 378 - Aircraft struct ure life limit of 3008 hours is suppressed provided main wing structure and its fuselage attachment visual check operations recommended in Avions Pierre Robin Service Bulletin Number 123 are completed every 750 hours after life limit time. Serial numbers 160A-06001 and up - Service Life lim its of components are given in Section 3, Time Limits & Maintenance Instructions, Alpha Aviati on Service Manual for the R2000 series dated June 2006. NOTE 4. Aircraft assembled in Canada may have a C in front of the basic serial number. Page 5 of 5 A48EU NOTE 5. Aircraft serial numbers 160A-06001 thr ough 160A-0018 were manufactured by Alpha Aviation manufacturing Ltd under New Zealand Part 148 aircraft manufacturing organization certificate AM 66328 between June 2006 and June 2008. For serial numbers 160A-06001 through 160A-07014 the following format was used: xxxx-xxxxx The first sequence defines the Model. 160A = R2160 The second sequence of five numbers describes th e production year (first 2 digits) and the production serial number (final three digits). For serial numbers 160A-0015 and up the production year is deleted from the serial number. - END - ``` ## ADs (22, 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 2015-25-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-25-07): Time Limits · Alpha Aviation Concept R2160. Effective Jan 25, 2016 - [AD 2014-26-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-26-01): Engine Fuel & Control · Alpha Aviation Concept R2160. Effective Jan 28, 2015 - [AD 2014-09-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-09-12): Ignition · Alpha Aviation Concept R2160. Effective Jun 13, 2014 - [AD 2012-20-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-20-02): Power Plant · Alpha Aviation Concept R2160. Effective Nov 9, 2012 - [AD 2012-11-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-11-10): Engine Oil · Alpha Aviation Concept R2160. Effective Jul 12, 2012 - [AD 2008-03-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-03-11): Rudder bars · Alpha Aviation Concept R2160. Effective Mar 11, 2008 - [AD 2007-20-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-20-08): Bronze/brass hollow threaded fuel line fittings · Alpha Aviation Concept R2160. Effective Nov 9, 2007 - [AD 2007-13-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-13-15): Unchecked corrosion · Alpha Aviation Concept R2160. Effective Aug 10, 2007 - [AD 2007-06-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-06-16): Fuel shut-off valve · Alpha Aviation Concept R2160. Effective Apr 24, 2007 - [AD 2007-05-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-05-03): Fuel shut-off control · Alpha Aviation Concept R2160. Effective Apr 9, 2007 - [AD 2007-04-25](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-04-25): Production aircraft may not have a metal barrier between the cabin and the fuel tank bay. · Alpha Aviation Concept R2160. Effective Apr 3, 2007 - [AD 2006-26-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-26-03): Fuel pressure indication system · Alpha Aviation Concept R2160. Effective Jan 30, 2007 - [AD 99-10-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-10-01): Wing Attachment Bolts · Alpha Aviation Concept R2160. Effective Jun 18, 1999 - [AD 99-10-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-10-02): Fuel Venting System Parts · Alpha Aviation Concept R2160. Effective Jun 18, 1999 - [AD 99-09-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-09-08): Aileron/Flap Common Support Bracket · Alpha Aviation Concept R2160. Effective Jun 7, 1999 - [AD 99-07-20](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-07-20): Veritcal Stabilizer Spar · Alpha Aviation Concept R2160. Effective May 17, 1999 - [AD 99-02-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-02-15): Engine Bearer · Alpha Aviation Concept R2160. Effective Mar 29, 1999 - [AD 97-06-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-06-05): Strut and Lower Plate of Nose Landing Gear Leg · Alpha Aviation Concept R2160. Effective May 16, 1997 - [AD 2008-09-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-09-01) (historical): Wing structure and assembly · Alpha Aviation Concept R2160. Effective May 27, 2008 - [AD 99-01-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-01-04) (historical): Rudder Bars · Alpha Aviation Concept R2160. Effective Mar 12, 1999 - [AD 87-08-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/87-08-01) (historical): Rudder · Alpha Aviation Concept R2160. Effective Apr 20, 1987 ## Registered aircraft by registry model (OpenAirDocs) - [Avions Pierre Robin PIERRE ROBIN R2160](https://openairdocs.org/model/avions-pierre-robin-pierre-robin-r2160): 8 aircraft (registry code 0960101) - [Alpha Aviation Manufacturing L R2160](https://openairdocs.org/model/alpha-aviation-manufacturing-l-r2160): 2 aircraft (registry code 0960120) ## STCs approved under this data sheet (15) - [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 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 SA00410BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00410BO): Installation of an AV-30-C Multi-Mode Indicator. uAvionix Corporation - [STC SA01831WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01831WI): To allow the use of UL91 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Petersen Aviation Inc - [STC SA02268CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02268CH): Installation of Airwolf Filter Corp. Air Oil Separator. Airwolf Filter 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 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 SA593CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA593CH): Install Champion SlickSTART magneto booster system.. Champion Aerospace LLC - [STC SA2557NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2557NM): Installation of KS Avionics EGT/CHT-2( ) combined exhaust gas and cylinder head temperature monitoring system.. K S Avionics Inc - [STC SA00061LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00061LA): Installation of JPI digital tachometer.. J P Instruments - [STC SA5159NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5159NM): Installation of chip detector system.. Northwest Aircraft Inc - [STC SA001410BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA001410BO) (historical): Installation of an AV-30-C Multi-Mode Indicator. uAvionix Corporation --- 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.