TCDS G12EU

Page No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Rev. No. 5 5 5 5 5 5 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION G12EU Revision 5 Glasflugel H 301 "Libelle H 301B "Libelle" Standard "Libelle" Standard Libelle-201B Club Libelle 205 8 September 1975 TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET NO.G12EU This data sheet which is a part of Type Certificate No. G12EU 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. Glasflugel Ing. Eugen Hanle 7311 Schlattstall Federal Republic of Germany I. Model H 301 "Libelle", approved 31 May 1967 - Model H 301B "Libelle", approved 26 November 1968 - (Model H 301B similar to Model H 301, except for revised control surface travels). Airspeed Limits. Glide or dive 108 knots (124 m.p.h.) Max. speed in rough air 95 knots (109 m.p.h.) Flaps extended 76 knots (87 m.p.h.) Airplane tow 76 knots (87 m.p.h.) Auto-winch tow 65 knots (74 m.p.h.) Dive brake 108 knots (124 m.p.h.) C.G. Range. (+ 8.48 inches) to (+ 13.9 inches) Datum. Wing leading edge, position at 16.7 inches from centerline of fuselage. Leveling Means. Wing chord of root-rib horizontal Maximum Weight. 660 lb. No. of Seats. 1 Baggage. None Control Surface Movements. Model H 301 Model H 301B Elevator Up 18° Up 18° Down 18° Down 18° Aileron Up 18° Up 21° Down 8° Down 11° Rudder Right 22° Right 25° Left 22° Left 25° Flaps Up 8° Up 7° Down 11.5° Down 10° G12EU 2 II. Model "Standard Libelle", approved 30 December 1968. (Similar to Model H 301 except for elimination of flaps. Both fixxed and retractable landing gear configurations are approved). Model "Standard Libelle-201B", approved 5 February 1973. (Similar to "Standard Libelle", except for increased maximum weight with optional installation of wing water ballast system. Also increased speed limitations.) (See NOTES 6 and 7). Airspeed Limits. Standard Libelle Standard Libelle 201B Glide or dive 119 knots (137 m.p.h.) 135 knots (155 m.p.h.) Max. speed in rough air 119 knots (137 m.p.h.) 135 knots (155 m.p.h.) Maneuvering speed - - - - 81 knots ( 93 m.p.h.) Airplane tow 81 knots ( 93 m.p.h.) 81 knots ( 93 m.p.h.) Auto-winch tow 65 knots ( 74 m.p.h.) 65 knots ( 74 m.p.h.) Dive brake 119 knots (137 m.p.h.) 135 knots (155 m.p.h.) C.G. Range. (+9.6 inches) to (+13.7 inches) Datum Wing leading edge, position at 16.7 inches from centerline of fuselage. Leveling Means. Slope of rear top surface of fuselage: 100 to 7 tail down. Maximum Weights. Standard Libelle: Max. take-off weight 640 lb. Standard Libelle 201B: Max. take-off weight without water ballast 695 lb. Max. take-off weight with water ballast* 770 lb. (* Total weight of glider must not exceed 695 lb. before water ballast is added. Gliders without water ballast tanks installed therefore have a maximum take-off weight limit at 695 lb.) No. of Seats. 1 ( - 14 inches) Baggage. None Control Surface Movements. Elevator Up 18° ± 1° Down 18° ± 1° Aileron Up 20° ± 1° Down 11° ± 1° Rudder Right 25° ± 1° Left 25° ± 1° Weak Link for Towing. 1100 lb. (Airplane/Auto/Winch). III. Model Club Libelle 205, approved 8 September 1975 Airspeed Limits (I.A.S.) VNE (Never Exceed) 108 knots (124 m.p.h.) VA (Maneuvering) 81 knots ( 93 m.p.h.) Airplane Tow 73 knots ( 84 m.p.h.) Auto-winch Tow 65 knots ( 75 m.p.h.) Dive Brakes 108 knots (124 m.p.h.) C.G. Range. (+ 10.10 in.) to (+ 15.0 in.) at all weights. Empty Weight C.G. Range. See Flight-and Service Manual. Datum. Wing leading edge measured 16.73 in. outboard of fuselage center line. 3 G12EU III. Model Club Libelle 205 (cont’d) Leveling Means. Slope of rear top surface of fuselage: 100 to 5.2 tail down. Maximum Weight. 770 lb. (350 kg). Number of Seats. 1 (at -17.65 in., most aft position for pilot weight of 143 lb, at -14.65 in., most aft position for pilot weight of 243 lb.) Baggage. None. Control Surface Movements. Elevator Up 17.5° ±1.5° Down 17.5° ±1.5° Aileron Up 22° ±2° Down 10° ±2° Rudder Right 25° ±2° Left 25° ±2° Dive Brake Open 60° ±0° -5° Weak Link for Towing. 1100 lb. (Airplane/Auto/Winch Tow). DATA PERTINENT TO ALL MODELS. Serial Nos. Eligible. The Federal Republic of Germany Certificate of Airworthiness for Export endorsed as noted below under "Import Requirements" must be submitted for each individual glider for which application for certification is made. Certification Basis. FAR 21.23 effective 1 February 1965. For Models H 301 and H 301B: Federal Republic of Germany Glider AAirworthiness requirements, dated August 1939. For Model Standard Libelle, Standard Libelle, Standard Libelle 201B, and Club Libelle 205: Federal Republic of Germany Airworthiness Requirements for Sailplanes, dated February 1966. These requirements were found to provide a level of safety equivalent to FAR 21.123 effective 1 February 1965, to enable certification under the provisions of FAR 21.29(a)(ii). Type Certificate G12EU issued 31 May 1967. Date of Application for Type Certificate: 4 November 1964. Import Requirements. A U.S. Airworthiness Certificate may be issued on the basis of a Certificate of Airworthiness for Export signed by a representative of the LuftahrtBundesamt, containing the followin statement: a) For Models H 301 and H 301B: "The glider covered by this certificate has been examined and found to comply fully with the Federal Republic of Germany glider airworthiness requirements dated August 1939, and conforms to Type Certificate No. G12EU.” b) For Model Standard Libelle: "The glider covered by this certificate has been examined and found to comply with the Federal Republic of Germany glider airworthiness requirements for Sailplanes, dated February 1966, and conforms to Type Certificate No. G12EU". c) For Model Standard Libelle 201B, Work No. 322 and subsequent: "The glider covered by this certificate has been examined, tested, and found to conform to the type design approved under FAA Type Certificate No. G12EU and is in a condition for safe operation". G12EU 4 d) For Model Club Libelle 205: "The glider covered by this certificate has been examined, tested, and found to conform to the type design approved under Type Certificate G12EU and is in a condition for safe operation". Equipment. The basic required equipment as prescribedin the applicable airworthiness regulations (See Certification Basis) must be installed in the glider for certification. In addition the following equipment must be installed on the Model Standard Libelle 201B or Club Libelle 205. a) Instruments (non-cloud flying): (1)Airspeed Indicator marked as follows: Standard Libelle 201B Red Radial 135 knots (155 m.p.h.) Yellow Arc 81 to 135 knots (93 to 155 m.p.h.) Green Arc 43 to 81 knots (50 to 93 m.p.h.) Club Libelle 205 Red Radial 108 knots (124 m.p.h.) Yellow Arc 81 to 108 knots (93 to 124 m.p.h.) Green Arc 43 to 81 knots (50 to 93 m.p.h.) (2) Altimeter (3) Magnetic Compass b) Additional Instruments for cloud flying: (1) Turn and Bank Indicator (2) Variometer c) Additional Equipment for Club Libelle 205 Parachute, or a cushion with a thickness of 4 in. in compressed state. NOTES NOTE 1. Current weight and balance report including list of equipment in certificated empty weight, and loading instructions, when necessary, must be provided for each glider at the time of original airworthiness certification. NOTE 2. The following information must be provided on placards installed in full view of the pilot: a) For Models H 301 and H 301B: (1) "When flying in rough air do not exceed 95 knots (109 m.p.h.)". (2) "No acrobatic maneuvers including spins approved". b) For Model Standard Libelle: "No acrobatic maneuvers including spins approved". c) For Model Standard Libelle 201B: (1) "This glider must be operated in compliance with the operating limitations (2) "Cloud flying: Permitted only when the following instruments are installed: (i) Airspeed Indicator (ii) Altimeter (iii) Mangetic Compass (iv) Turn and Bank (v) Variometer". (3) "No acrobatic maneuvers, including spins, approved". (4) "Night flying is prohibited". (5) "Maneuvering speed 81 knots (93 m.p.h.) Airplane tow speed 81 knots (93 m.p.h.) Auto-winch tow speed 65 knots (74 m.p.h.) Stall speed - dive brakes extended 46 knots (53 m.p.h.)". 5 G12EU (6) For gliders without water ballast system installed: "Maximum weight 695 lb.". (7) For gliders with water ballast system installed: "Maximum weight without water ballast 695 lb. Maximum weight with water ballast 770 lb. (8) "Weak Link - Airplane/Auto/Winch Tow 1100 lb." d) For Model Club Libelle 205: (1) "This glider must be operated in compliance with the operating limitations stated in the form of placards, markings, and manuals". (2) "Cloud flying: Permitted only when the following instruments are installed: (i) Airspeed Indicator (ii) Altimeter (iii) Magnetic Compass (iv) Turn and Bank (v) Variometer". (3) "The following acrobatic maneuvers are approved and the limitations, minimum equipment and procedures for acrobatic flight are given in the LBA October 1974 approved Airplane Flight Manual or later revisions. Maximum speed for all maneuvers 200 km/h (108 knots, 124 m.p.h) Recommended: Spin: Entry speed VIN 38 knots (44 m.p.h.) MAX + 3g to 4g Note: Height loss on spin 80-115m (260-380 ft) + pull out Inside Loop: Entry Speed VIN 97 knots (112 m.p.h.) MAX + 3g to 3.5g Stall Turn (Hammerhead): Entry speed VIN 97 knots (112 m.p.h.) MAX + 3g V vertical climb 65 knots (75 m.p.h.) Lazy Eight: Entry speed VIN 97 knots (112 m.p.h.) MAX + 3.5g" (4) "Night flying is prohibited". (5) "Maneuvering speed 81 knots (93 m.p.h.) Airplane tow speed 73 knots (84 m.p.h.) Auto-winch tow speed 65 knots (75 m.p.h.) Stall speed - dive brakes closed 38 knots (44 m.p.h.) (6) "Maximum weight 770 lb.". (7) "Weak Link - Airplane/Auto/Winch Tow 1100 lb.". NOTE 3. All external portions of the glider exposed to sunlight must be painted white. Registration and competition numbers must be painted blue-gray or in any other light color. NOTE 4. Information essential for the proper operation, maintenance, inspection, and repair of the glider is contained in the Glasflugel "Flight- and Service Manual", applicable to the model concerned. Repair information is supplemented by document: "Petite Plastic Plane Patch Primer", by Ursula Hanle and available from Glasflugel. Glasflugel should be consulted for all major repairs. NOTE 5. (Deleted - See NOTE 4.) G12EU 6 NOTE 6. A Model Standard Libelle glider may be converted to a Model Standard Libelle 201B glider by installing the placards listed under NOTE 2(c). The nameplate and glider records must be altered to redesignate the glider a Model "Standard Libelle 201B". The Model Standard Libelle 201B, Flight- and Service Manual became applicable. Model Standard Libelle 201B placards, and Flight- and Service Manual are available from Glasflugel. An optional water ballast system may be installed per NOTE 7. NOTE 7. The Glasflugel optional water ballast system may be installed in Model Standard Libelle 201B gliders when the installation is accomplished in accordance with Glasflugel Drawing Nos. 201-60-11 and 201-60-12. The maximum weight limitaion placard must also be changed to read as specified yb NOTE 2(c)(7). .....END.....