# TCDS A75EU: General Avia Costruzioni Aeronautiche

- Type: Type certificate data sheet
- Status: Current
- Holder: General Avia Costruzioni Aeronautiche
- Revision: 3
- Revised: February 16, 2022
- Product: Aircraft, Small Airplane
- Certification basis: Part 23, Part 23, Part 23
- Registered aircraft: 1, by the registry models matched to it (OpenAirDocs)
- Data sheet PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/db/0f/db0f73a20a4a9dd458a03b079e99b17b053e2880cc2def7e0347a2d3610586fb
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/E1FB4B6B1A1FCBA3862587F3006A21FE.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A75EU

## Models (3)

As the data sheet lists them.

- F22R
- F22B
- F22C

## 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 
A75EU 
Revision 3 
General Avia 
F22B 
F22C 
F22R 
February 16, 2022 
TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET No. A75 EU 
This data sheet, which is a part of Type Certificate No. A75EU, 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 
Via Ubaldo Comandini, 38 
00173 Rome 
Italy 
Type Certificate Ownership Record 
(1) This TC was considered not valid by the state of design on August 22, 2007, and has been 
replaced by European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Specific Airworthiness Specification 
(SAS) number EASA.SAS.A.053, issued August 22, 2007. Only standard airworthiness 
certificates issued prior March 1, 2012 are valid. 
(2) Future unsafe conditions existing in the aircraft may result in the revocation of the 
airworthiness certificates of the aircraft if there is no entity to comply with 14 CFR 
§ 21.99(a), “Required design changes.” 
(3) Replacement parts may not be available in the future. 
I. Model F22B (Acrobatic and Utility Category), approved May 9, 1994 
Engine. 1 Lycoming 0-320 D2A 
Fuel. Avgas 100 LL 
Engine Limits. 2700 rpm maximum continuous (@ 160 HP) 
Propeller and Propeller Limits. 1 MT Propeller MT-180R-140-3D 
Diameter 70.8" (1.8 mt) 
Airspeed Limits (IAS). Never exceed (VNE) 205 kts 
Max. structural cruising (VNO) 163 kts 
Maneuvering (VA) (Aerobatic Category) 143 kts 
(Aerobatic Category) 
Flaps operating and extended up to 20º (VFO) 110 kts 
Flaps operating and extended up between 
20º and 40º (VFE) 100 kts 
C.G. Range. From 95.0" (2.414 mt) at 1674 lbs (760 Kg) to 98.7" (2.507 mt) at 1872 lbs (850 Kg) 
Page No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 
Rev. No. 3 3 2 3 1 3 
׀

A75EU 2 
Datum. 
Maximum Weights. 
Leveling Means. 
Number of Seats. 
Maximum Baggage. 
Fuel Capacity. 
Oil Capacity. 
Control Surface Movements. 
Serial Number Eligible. 
Certification Basis. 
Import Requirements. 
From 96.6" (2.454 mt) to 99.8" (2.534 mt) at 1762 lbs (800 Kg) 
From 98.7" (2.507 mt) to 100.8" (2.560 mt) at 1872 lbs (850 Kg) 
Straight line variation between given points. 
56.9" (1.445 mt) forward of frame No. 1. 
1762 lbs (800 Kg) Acrobatic Category. 
1872 lbs (850 Kg) Utility and Normal Categories. 
Two red screws on fuselage left side close to frame No. 2. 
2 (at 100.4" / 2.55 mt) 
66.0 lbs (30 Kg) at 120.1" (3.050 mt) 
35.7 gal. (135 lt) total at 137.0" (3.480 mt) 
Usable fuel: 35.3 (133.5 lt). See NOTE 1 for unusable fuel. 
8 qts (7.6 lt) at 30.9" (0.786 mt). 
Usable oil: 6 qts (5.7 lt). 
Wing flaps (Take-off) 
Wing flaps (Landing) 
Down 
Down 
20º ± 2º 
40º ± 2º 
Ailerons Up 
Elevator Up 
Elevator trim tab Up 
Rudder Right 
20º ± 2º 
26º ± 2º 
23º ± 2º 
30º ± 2º 
Down 
Down 
Down 
Left 
10º ± 2º 
16º ± 2º 
27º ± 2º 
30º ± 2º 
Only those aircraft serials holding a standard airworthiness certificate issued prior to 
March 1, 2012 are eligible. 
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 23 effective November 26, 1990 including Amendments 23-1 through 23-41 
inclusive, and I.C.A.O. Annex 16 (Vol. 1, Ch. 10). 
Application for Type Certificate dated May 10, 1991. 
Type Certificate No. A75EU issued March 30, 1994 
None eligible after March 1, 2012. 
Previous to this date: 
An FAA Standard Airworthiness Certificate may be issued on the basis of a 
Certificate of Airworthiness for Export signed by a representative of the 
Italian RAI containing the following statement in the English language: "The 
airplane covered by this certificate has been examined, tested and found to 
conform to the type design approved under Type Certificate Number A75EU, 
and to be in condition for safe operation." 
The United States Airworthiness Certification basis for the airplane is under 
FAR Section 21.29 and exported by Italy per FAR Section 21.183(c). The 
United States Airworthiness Certification Basis for the aircraft certified under 
FAR 21.29 exported from countries other than the country of manufacture 
(e.g., third party country) is FAR Section 21.183(d). 
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.

3 A75EU 
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, the following item of equipment is required: 
(a) RAI- approved Airplane Model F 22 Flight Manual, RAI-approval 
No. GA-F22B-FM/E dated January 10, 1994 and later RAI approved revisions. 
NOTES 
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. 
The certificated empty weight and corresponding center of gravity locations 
must include: 
- Unusable fuel 2.4 lbs (1.08 Kg) at 137.0" (3.480 mt) 
- Lubricating oil: 15.0 lbs (6.8 Kg) at 30.9" (0.786 mt) 
NOTE 2. All of the placards required in RAI-approved Airplane Flight Manual must be 
in the English language and installed in the appropriate locations. Moreover 
the following placard must be displayed on the fuel tank top surface: 
"BEWARE: THIS FUEL TANK TOP PANEL MUST NOT BE PAINTED 
ON." 
NOTE 3. Kind of Operation: VFR - DAY 
II. Model F 22 R (Acrobatic and Utility Categories). Approved October 31, 1994. 
Engine. 1 Lycoming O-320 D1A 
Fuel. Avgas 91/96 or 100/130 
Engine Limits. 2700 rpm maximum continuos (@ 160 Hp) 
Propeller and 
Propeller Limits. 
1 Hartzell HC-2CYL - 1BF / F7663A - 4 
Diameter 72.0" (1.83 mt) No reduction allowed 
Airspeed Limits. 
(IAS) 
Never exceed (VNE) 
Max. structural cruising (VNO) 
Maneuvering (VA) 
Max. landing gear operating speed (VLO) 
Max. landing gear extended speed (VLE) 
Flaps operating and extended up to 20° (VFO) 
216 Kts 
169 Kts 
149 Kts 
90 Kts 
100 Kts 
110 Kts 
Flaps operating and extended up between 20° and 40° (VFE)100 Kts 
C. G. Range. Forward Limit: 
95.0" (2.414 mt) at 1806 lbs (820 Kg) 
96.1" (2.441 mt) at 1872 lbs (850 Kg) 
Rearward Limit: 
100.8" (2.560 mt) at 1872 lbs (850 Kg) (Utility and Normal Categories) 
99.8 " (2.534 mt) at 1872 lbs 9850 Kg) (Acrobatic Category) 
Straight line variation between given points. 
Datum. 56.9" (1.445 mt) forward of frame No. 1. 
Maximum Weights. 1872 lbs (850 Kg) Acrobatic Category. 
1872 lbs (850 Kg) Utility and Normal Categories. 
Leveling Means. Two red screws on fuselage left side close to frame No. 2.

A75EU 4 
Number of Seats. 2 (at 100.4"/2.55 mt) 
Maximum Baggage. 66.0 lbs (30 Kg) at 120.1" (3.050 mt) 
Fuel Capacity. 35.7 gal. (135 lt) total at 137.0" (3.480 mt) 
Usable fuel: 35.3 (133.5 lt). See NOTE 1 for unusable fuel. 
Oil Capacity. 8 qts (7.6 lt) at 30.9" (0.786 mt). 
Usable oil: 6 qts (5.7 lt). 
Control Surface. Wing flaps (Take off) 
Wing flaps (Landing) 
Ailerons 
Elevator 
Elevator trim tab 
Rudder 
Up 
Up 
Up 
Right 
20° ± 2° 
26° ± 2° 
20° ± 2° 
30° ± 2° 
Down 
Down 
Down 
Down 
Down 
Left 
20° ± 2° 
40° ± 2° 
14° ± 2° 
16° ± 2° 
30° ± 2° 
30° ± 2° 
Serial Number 
Eligible 
From Serial Number 002 and up 
Only those aircraft serials on the U.S. registry as of March 1, 2012 are eligible. 
Certification Basis. F.A.R. 23 effective November 26, 1990 including Amendments 23-1 through 
23-41 inclusive, and I.C.A.O. Annex 16 (Vol. 1, Ch. 10). 
Application for Type Certificate dated May 10, 1991. 
Type Certificate No. A75EU issued October 31, 1994. 
Import Requirements. None eligible after March 1, 2012. 
Previous to this date: 
An FAA Standard Airworthiness Certificate may be issued on the basis of a 
Certificate of Airworthiness for Export signed by a representative of the Italian RAI 
containing the following statement in the English language: 
"The airplane covered by this certificate has been examined, tested and found to conform 
to the type design approved under Type Certificate A75EU, and to be in condition for 
safe operation". 
The United States Airworthiness Certification Basis for the airplane is under FAR 
Section 21.29 and exported by Italy per FAR Section 21.183(c). The United States 
Airworthiness Certification Basis for the aircraft certified under FAR 21.29 exported 
from countries other than the country of manufacture (e.g. third party country) is FAR 
Section 21.183(d). 
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. 
Equipment. The basic required equipment as prescribed in the application airworthiness 
regulations (see certification basis) must be installed in the aircraft for certification. In 
addition the following equipment is required: 
a) R.A.I. - approved Airplane Model F22 R Flight Manual, R.A.I. - approval 
dated October 24, 1994 and later R.A.I. approved revisions. 
NOTES 
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. 
The certificated empty weight and corresponding center of gravity locations 
must include:

5 A75EU 
- Unusable fuel 2.4 lbs (1.08 Kg) at 137.0" (3.480 mt) 
- Lubricating oil: 15.0 lbs (6.8 Kg) at 30.9" (0.826 mt) 
NOTE 2. All of the placards required in RAI-approved Airplane Flight Manual must be 
in English and installed in the appropriate locations. Moreover the following 
placard must be displayed on the fuel tank top surface: 
"BEWARE: THIS FUEL TANK TOP PANEL MUST NOT BE PAINTED ON." 
NOTE 3. Kind of Operation: VFR - DAY 
III. Model F 22 C (Acrobatic and Utility Categories). Approved October 31, 1994. 
Engine. 1 Lycoming O-360 A1A 
Fuel. Avgas 100 LL 
Avoid continuous operation between 2000 and 2250 r.p. (See Note 2.) 
Engine Limits. 2700 rpm maximum continuous (@ 180 Hp) 
Propeller and 1 Hartzell HC-2CYK - 1BF / F7663A - 4 
Propeller Limits. Diameter 72.0" (1.83 mt) No reduction allowed 
Airspeed Limits. Never exceed (VNE) 216 Kts 
(IAS) Max. structural cruising (VNO) 169 Kts 
Maneuvering (VA) 149 Kts 
Max. landing gear operating speed (VLO) 90 Kts 
Max. landing gear extended speed (VLE) 100 Kts 
Flaps operating and extended up to 20° (VFO) 110 Kts 
Flaps operating and extended up between 20° and 40° (VFE)100 Kts 
C. G. Range. Forward Limit: 
95.0" (2.414 mt) at 1806 lbs (820 Kg) 
97.9" (2.487 mt) at 1982 lbs (900 Kg) 
Rearward Limit: 
100.8" (2.560 mt) at 1982 lbs (900 Kg) (Utility and Normal Categories) 
99.8" (2.534 mt) at 1872 lbs (850 Kg) (Acrobatic Category) 
Straight line variation between given points. 
Datum. 56.9" (1.445 mt) forward of frame No. 1. 
Maximum Weights. 1872 lbs (850 Kg) Acrobatic Category. 
1982 lbs (900 Kg) Utility and Normal Categories. 
Leveling Means. Two red screws on fuselage left side close to frame No. 2. 
Number of Seats. 2 (at 100.4"/ 2.55 mt) 
Maximum Baggage. 66.0 lbs (30 Kg) at 120.1" (3.050 mt) 
Fuel Capacity. 42.3 gal. (160 lt) total at 138.2" (3.511 mt) 
Usable fuel: 41.9 (158.5 lt). See NOTE 1 for unusable fuel. 
Oil Capacity. 8 qts (7.6 lt) at 30.9" (0.817 mt). 
Usable oil: 6 qts (5.7 lt). 
Control Surface. Wing flaps (Take off) 
Wing flaps (Landing) 
Ailerons 
Elevator 
Elevator trim tab 
Rudder 
Up 
Up 
Up 
Right 
20° ± 2° 
26° ± 2° 
20° ± 2° 
30° ± 2° 
Down 
Down 
Down 
Down 
Down 
Left 
20° ± 2° 
40° ± 2° 
14° ± 2° 
16° ± 2° 
30° ± 2° 
30° ± 2°

A75EU 6 
Serial Numbers Eligible From Serial Number 005 and up. 
Only those aircraft serials on the U.S. registry as of March 1, 2012 are eligible. 
Certification Basis. F.A.R. 23 effective November 26, 1990 including Amendments 23-1 through 
23-41 inclusive, and I.C.A.O. Annex 16 (Vol. 1, Ch. 10). 
Application for Type Certificate dated May 10, 1991. 
Type Certificate No. A75EU issued October 31, 1994. 
Import Requirements. None eligible after March 1, 2012. 
Previous to this date: 
An FAA Standard Airworthiness Certificate may be issued on the basis of a 
Certificate of Airworthiness for Export signed by a representative of the Italian RAI 
containing the following statement in the English language: 
"The airplane covered by this certificate has been examined, tested and found to conform 
to the type design approved under Type Certificate Number A75EU, and to be in 
condition for safe operation". 
The United States Airworthiness Certification Basis for the airplane is under FAR 
Section 21.29 and exported by Italy per FAR Section 21.183(c). The United States 
Airworthiness Certification basis for the aircraft certified under FAR 21.29 exported 
from countries other than the country of manufacture (e.g. third party country) is FAR 
Section 21.183(d). 
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. 
Equipment. The basic required equipment as prescribed in the application airworthiness 
regulations (see certification basis) must be installed in the aircraft for certification. In 
addition the following equipment is required: 
NOTES 
a) R.A.I. - approved Airplane Model F22 C Flight Manual, R.A.I. - approval 
dated October 24, 1994 and later R.A.I. approved revisions. 
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. The certificated empty weight 
and corresponding center of gravity locations must include: 
- Unusable fuel 2.4 lbs (1.08 Kg) at 138.2" (3.511 mt) 
- Lubricating oil: 15.0 lbs (6.8 Kg) at 30.9" (0.817 mt) 
NOTE 2. All of the placards required in RAI-approved Airplane Flight Manual must be 
in English and installed in the appropriate locations. 
Moreover the following placard must be displayed on the fuel tank top surface: 
"BEWARE: THIS FUEL TANK TOP PANEL MUST NOT BE PAINTED ON." 
The following placard must be displayed on the Instrument panel: 
"Avoid continuous operation between 2000 and 2250 R.P.M." 
NOTE 3. Kind of Operation: VFR - DAY 
.....END.....
```

## ADs (1, in force first)

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