TCDS G-21

Page No. 1 2 Rev. No. 1 1 FEDERAL AVIATION AGENCY G-21 Revision 1 SLINGSBY Type 43 Series 3D April 1, 1964 GLIDER SPECIFICATION Manufacturer Slingsby Sailplanes Ltd. Kirbymoorside, York, England I Model Skylark Type 43 Series 3D, Approved July 3, 1957 Airspeed limits Glide or dive 118 knots IAS (136 mph IAS) Airplane tow 71 knots IAS (82 mph IAS) Auto-winch tow 71 knots IAS (82 mph IAS) Dive brakes extended 118 knots IAS (136 mph IAS) C.G. range (+12.5) to (+16.55) Maximum weight 790 lbs. No. seats 1 (+21) Baggage None Control surface Movements Elevator Up 25°54' Down 25°54' Rudder Right 35°26' Left 25°26' Aileron Up 29°54' Down 11°2' Dive brakes 5.25" above and below wing surfaces Serial Nos. eligible Each provided glider accompanied by United Kingdom certificate of airworthiness as indicated under "Certification basis" Required equipment Item 401 Specifications Pertinent to All Models Datum Wing leading edge at root Leveling means Glider level when top of rear fuselage slopes 1° tail down Certification basis Type Certificate No. G-21 issued under CAR 10. Airworthiness certificate may be issued on basis of a United Kingdom certificate of airworthiness signed by a representative of the Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation. Equipment: Interior Equipment 401. Airspeed Indicator 402. Altimeter 403. Compass 404. Turn and Slip Indicator G-21 2 NOTE 1. Current weight and balance report including list of equipment included in certificated weight empty, must be in each glider at the time of original certification and at all times thereafter. NOTE 2. The following placards must be installed in full view of the pilot: (a) "Flight in clouds: - Permissible only when altimeter and turn and slip indicator are fitted." (b) "Maneuvres permissible: - Tight turn, loop, spin." (c) "Night flight is prohibited." (d) "This glider must not be landed witht he undercarriage wheel in place. The wheel must be jettisoned after take-off at a height of 10 feet or more and at a speed not in excess of 48 knots." ...END...