# TCDS G-18: K & L Soaring LLC - Type: Type certificate data sheet - Status: Current - Holder: K & L Soaring LLC - Revision: 6 - Revised: November 29, 2010 - Product: Aircraft, Glider - Certification basis: CAR 5 - Registered aircraft: 74, by the registry models matched to it (OpenAirDocs) - Data sheet PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/48/e0/48e005270917192fdca462f329a13302492869a17070dc1472029ead07668699 - FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/84E69A40252F9FB18625780E0065A39A.0001 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/tcds/G-18 ## Models (7) As the data sheet lists them. - SGU 2-22EK - SGU 2-22A - SGU 2-22CK - SGU 2-22 - SGU 2-22C - SGU 2-22E - SGU 2-22B ## 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 Rev. No. 6 6 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION G-18 Revision 6 K & L Soaring, LLC SGU 2-22 SGU 2-22A SGU 2-22B SGU 2-22C SGU 2-22CK SGU 2-22E SGU 2-22EK November 29, 2010 GLIDER SPECIFICATION NO. G-18 Type Certificate Holder K & L Soaring, LLC 5996 State Route 224 Cayuta, NY 14824 Type Certificate Holder Record Schweizer Aircraft Corporation County Airport Elmira, New York I - Model SGU 2-22, 2 PCLM, Approved October 4, 1946; Models SGU 2-22A, SGU 2-22B and SGU 2-22C, 2 PCLM, Approved May 24, 1957; Model SGU 2-22CK, 2 PCLM, Approved May 9, 1958; Model SGU 2-22E, 2 PCLM, Approved April 10, 1963; Model SGU 2-22EK, 2 PCLM, Approved February 7, 1964. Model SGU 2-22A same as Model SGU 2-22 except for increase in weight, and modified landing gear, nose seats, and enclosures. Model SGU 2-22B same as Model SGU 2-22 except for increase in weight and modified landing gear. Model SGU 2-22C same as Model SGU 2-22 except for increase in weight, and modified landing gear, ailerons, nose, seats, and enclosures. Model SGU 2-22CK is Model 2-22C constructed from kit (See NOTE 4 for eligibility requirements). Model SGU 2-22 may have model designation changed to 2-22A, 2-22B, or 2-22C provided manufacturer's approved changes are complied with. Model SGU 2-22E same as Model SGU 2-22C except for modified wing root structure and larger spoilers. Model SGU-2-22EK is Model 2-22E constructed from kit (See NOTE 4 for eligibility requirements). Type Class II Airspeed limits (CAS) Vne (Glide or dive) 90 m.p.h. Vta (Airplane tow) 90 m.p.h. Vtaw (Auto-winch tow) 69 m.p.h. Spoilers extended 90 m.p.h. C.G. range (+11.4) to (+19.3) Maximum weight Model SGU 2-22 830 lb. Models SGU 2-22A, 2-22B, 2-22C, 2-22CK, 2-22E, and 2-22EK 900 lb. No. seats 2 (1 at -23) (1 at +8) Baggage None G-18 2 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Control surface movements SGU 2-22 SGU 2-22A, 2-22B, 2-22C, 2-22CK, 2-22E, 2-22EK Elevator Up 25° Down 21° Up 23° Down 23° Rudder Right 30° Left 30° Right 30° Left 30° Aileron Up 38° Down 21° Up 38° Down 18° Spoilers Up 75° Down 0° Up 80° Down 0° Serial nos. eligible 2 and up (See NOTE 3 for Serial No. 1) SGU 2-22E and 2-22EK: 155, 160 & up Required equipment Items 201 or 202, and 401 Specifications Pertinent to All Models Datum Wing leading edge at root Leveling means Top of upper longeron aft of wing. Certification basis CA R 5 dated June 1, 1940. Date of Application for Type Certificate December 10, 1945. Type Certificate No. G-18 issued October 4, 1946. Production basis None Equipment: Landing Gear 201. 6.00-6 wheel (Goodyear L6MBD) with 6.00-6 4-ply tire and Goodyear disc brake. 17 lb. (+25) 202. 6.00-6 wheel and brake (Cleveland Ai rcraft Prod. 3050 wheel and C-7000 brake) with 6.00-6 4-ply tire in accordance w ith Schweizer Drawing 22D-209. 16 lb. (+25) Interior Equipment 401. Airspeed Indicator Neglect weight NOTE 1. Suitable placards to cover the various pilot and passenge r weights must be installed in full view of the pilot as determined from the manufactur er's weight and balance report. NOTE 2. The following placards must be installed in full view of the pilot: (a) "Solo flying from front seat only." (b) "Instrument flight prohibited." NOTE 3. Serial No. 1 is also eligib le as Model SGU 2-22 and differs from Serial Nos. 2 and up as follows: (a) Elevator control system has push-pull tubes instead of cables in the aft fuselage portion. (b) The spoiler brake control system in the fuselage is slightly modified. (c) The wing root rib is constructed of alumi num sheet instead of extruded capstrips and sheet. (d) The method of fabric attachment to th e wing leading-edge skin has been modified. NOTE 4. Each Model SGU 2-22C or SGU 2-22E glider a ssembled from a kit is designated Model SGU 2-22CK or SGU 2-22EK, respectively. These K models will be eligible for an airworthiness certificate when accompanied by an affidavit certifying that the glider is constructed in exact accordance with the approved drawings and manual, and that the parts and materials furnished by the manufacturer in the kit have been used; and further when the following insp ections have been satisfactorily passed: (a) An inspection for workmanship, materials, and conformity before any covering is applied. (All woodwork may be sealed.) (b) A final inspection of the completed glider. (c) Check of flight characteristics. ...END... ``` ## ADs (3, in force first) - [AD 87-17-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/87-17-01): Tow Release Installation · K & L Soaring SGS 1-23, SGS 1-23D, SGS 1-23F and 25 more. Effective Aug 19, 1988 - [AD 76-13-11 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/76-13-11-R1): Aft Fuselage Longerons · K & L Soaring SGS 2-33, SGS 2-33A, SGU 2-22C and 3 more. Effective May 25, 1988 - [AD 87-02-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/87-02-01): Tow-Release Installation Inspection · K & L Soaring SGM 2-37, SGS 1-23, SGS 1-23D and 32 more. Effective Jan 21, 1987 ## Registered aircraft by registry model (OpenAirDocs) - [Schweizer SGU 2-22E](https://openairdocs.org/model/schweizer-sgu-2-22e): 32 aircraft (registry code 8050612) - [Schweizer SGU 2-22C](https://openairdocs.org/model/schweizer-sgu-2-22c): 16 aircraft (registry code 8050608) - [Schweizer SGU 2-22CK](https://openairdocs.org/model/schweizer-sgu-2-22ck): 11 aircraft (registry code 8050610) - [Schweizer SGU 2-22](https://openairdocs.org/model/schweizer-sgu-2-22): 10 aircraft (registry code 8050602) - [Schweizer SGU 2-22EK](https://openairdocs.org/model/schweizer-sgu-2-22ek): 5 aircraft (registry code 8050614) - [Schweizer SGU 2-22A](https://openairdocs.org/model/schweizer-sgu-2-22a): 0 aircraft (registry code 8050604) - [Schweizer SGU 2-22B](https://openairdocs.org/model/schweizer-sgu-2-22b): 0 aircraft (registry code 8050606) ## STCs approved under this data sheet (7) - [STC SA4503NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4503NM): Remove original cloth covering and install Ceconite covering. Ceconite Division of Poly-Fiber Inc. - [STC SA01734SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01734SE): Application of Stewart Systems synthetic fabric covering system to aircraft fuselage, wings, tail surfaces, control surfaces and related parts.. Andrew D. Humphrey - [STC SG01164CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SG01164CH): Install Cooper superflite 102 fabric.. Aviation Products Systems Inc. - [STC SA1351WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1351WE): Replace existing fabric on wings, fuselage, empennage, and/or control surfaces, with Ceconite101 material. (262A Series -12). Ceconite Inc - [STC SG10WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SG10WE): Replace existing fabric on wings, fuselage, empennage, and/or control surfaces with Ceconite103 material.. Ceconite Inc - [STC SG4-1240](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SG4-1240): Installation of Eonnex cover on aircraft surfaces.. Ceconite, Inc - [STC SG4-1411](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SG4-1411): Ceconite 103 covering of glider.. 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