# TCDS G14CE: DG Aviation GmbH - Type: Type certificate data sheet - Status: Current - Holder: DG Aviation GmbH - Revision: 3 - Revised: February 7, 2023 - Product: Aircraft, Glider - Certification basis: Part 21, Part 21, Part 21 - Registered aircraft: 27, by the registry models matched to it (OpenAirDocs) - Data sheet PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/47/3e/473e1b28c5168bb4fa5f2c3356acb91219e2830080464648c9853e4865686103 - FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID182489060620230213205546.0001 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/tcds/G14CE ## Models (2) As the data sheet lists them. - LS8-18 - LS8-a ## 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 Rev. No. 3 3 3 3 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION G14CE Revision 3 DG Aviation GmbH LS 8-a LS 8-18 February 7, 2023 TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET NO. G14CE This data sheet which is a part of Type Certificate no. G14CE 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. DG Aviation GmbH Otto-Lilienthal-Weg 2 D 76646 Bruchsal Germany Type Certificate Holder Record. DG Flugzeugbau GmbH transferred TC G14CE to DG Aviation GmbH on August 10, 2022. ROLLADEN-SCHNEIDER Flugzeugbau Gmbh transferred TC G14CE to DG Flugzeugbau GmbH on July 18, 2006. I. Model LS 8-a, Glider, Utility Category, approved October 3, 2002 Wing span 15 m (49.2 ft) with winglets. Maximum mass of non-lifting parts 244 kg (538 lbs), may be higher according to LS 8-a Flight Manual section 2.4 and Maintenance Manual chapter 2. II. Model LS 8-18, Glider, Utility Category, approved October 3, 2002 Wing span 15 m (49.2 ft) with winglets or 18 m (59.1 ft) with outer wingtips with winglets. Maximum mass of non-lifting parts 239 kg (527 lbs), may be higher according to LS 8-18 Flight Manual section 2.4 and Maintenance Manual chapter 2. III. DATA PERTINENT TO ALL MODELS Airspeed Limits (I.A.S.). Maximum Airspeeds in Calm Air Never Exceed (VNE) km/h kts MPH 0-6500 ft alt. 280 151 174 6500-9800 ft alt. 266 144 165 9800-13100 ft alt. 253 137 157 13100-19700 ft alt. 227 122 141 19700-26200 ft alt. 202 109 126 26200-32800 ft alt. 179 97 111 32800-39400 ft alt 156 84 97 Never Exceed All Altitudes Dive Brakes 280 151 174 Landing Gear (VL) 280 151 174 In Rough Air (VB) 190 103 118 Maneuvering (VA) 190 103 118 Aero Tow (VT) 190 103 118 Winch Tow (VW) 140 76 87 C.G. Range. 280 mm (11.02 in) to 400 mm (15.75 in) aft of datum. G14CE Page 2 of 4 Datum. Leading edge of wing at root. Empty Weight C.G. See the LS 8-a or LS 8-18 Maintenance Manual. Leveling Means. Underside of fuselage boom placed horizontal. Maximum Weight. 525 kg (1157 lbs) including water ballast. No. of Seats. 1, adjustable seat back, with seat location at station 495 to 580 mm (19.49 to 22.83 in) forward of datum. Baggage. Maximum 5 kg (11 lbs) at station 200 mm (7.87 in) aft of datum. See the LBA-approved LS 8-a or LS 8-18 Flight Manual. Ballast Fixed. Fixture for 3 ballast weights of 2.45 kg (5.5 lbs) each at station 1650 mm (64.96 in) forward of datum, compensating 5 kg (11 lbs) each at seat position. Water Ballast. 2 integral water tanks per wing, max. 95 liters (25.10 US-gallons or 95 kg, 209.44 lbs) per wing at station 195 mm (7.68 in) aft of datum. Possible vertical tail fin tank versions: Slide-in tank max. 5.5 liters (1.45 US-gallons or 5.5 kg, 12.1 lbs); when combined with a vertical tail fin battery box, max. 4.1 liters (1.08 US-gallons or 4.1 kg, 9 lbs); Integral tank max. 12 liters (3.17 US-gallons or 12 kg, 26.46 lbs), compensation 80% of C.G. forward movement due to wing water ballast or heavy pilots. See the LS 8-a or LS 8-18 Flight Manual. Control Surface Movements. Elevator Up 28º to 30º Down 22º to 26º Rudder To both sides 26º to 30º Aileron Up 26º to 30º Down 13º to 15º Dive brake Up minimum average 150 mm (5.91 in) Rated Load for Winch Winch Tow Maximum 825 kg (1819 lbs) and Aero Tow. Aero Tow Maximum 670 kg (1477 lbs) Serial Nos. Eligible. See Import Requirements. Certification Basis 1. Code of Federal Regulations (CRF), 14CRF21, Effective February 1, 1965, Amendment 21-1 through 21-71. 2. "Joint Airworthiness Requirements (JAR) for Sailplanes and Powered Sailplanes", JAR-22 through Change 5, Issued October 28, 1995. 3. The FAA act of 1958 Section 611(b). 4. Alternate Means of Compliance; Joint Aviation Requirements (JAR) 22, Change 5, dated 28 October 1995; Rolladen Schneider LS-8 Series Certification Basis; Stalling Speed JAR 22.49 (b) (2) (ii); Finding No. ACE-01-05, dated July 9, 2001. LBA Type Certificate 402: for LS 8-a originally dated 17 May 1996; for LS 8-18 dated 20 January 2000. Date of Application for U.S. Type Certificate: 29 March 2000. The German Airworthiness Authority, the Luft fahrt-Bundesamt (LBA), originally type certificated this glider under its Type Certificate Number 402. The FAA validated this product under U.S. Type Certificate Number G 14CE. Effective September 28, 2003, the Page 3 of 4 G14CE European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) began oversight of this product on behalf of Germany. The EASA TCDS number is EASA.A.047. Import Requirements. The FAA can issue a U.S. airworthiness certificate based on a German Export Certificate of Airworthiness (Export C of A) signed by a representative of the LBA. The Export C of A should contain the following statement: “The aircraft covered by this certificate has been examined, tested, and found to conform to the type design approved under U.S. Type Certificate No. G14CE and to be in a condition for safe operation.” 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. All model LS 8-a and LS 8-18 gliders are eligible for a U.S. Standard Airworthiness Certificate, if all import requirements of this TCDS are satisfied. Model LS 8-a or LS 8-18 glider serial numbers 8096, 8100, 8154, 8155, 8211, 8212, 8216, 8219, 8213, 8220, 8221, 8230, 8231, 8234, 8236, 8272, 8288, 8292, 8296, 8302, 8319, 8325, 8334, 8335, 8337, 8341, 8342, 8344, 8345, 8347, 8355, 8367, 8371, 8374 to 8378, 8385, 8386, 8387, 8388, 8394, and 8405 are eligible for U.S. Standard Airworthiness Certification when: 1) The FAA inspector is provided with the original Export Certificate of Airworthiness issued by the LBA which certifies the glider conforms to the LBA type certificate number 402. 2) The glider has been modified in accordance with the LBA-approved ROLLADEN-SCHNEIDER Technical Bulletin 8012, dated May 23, 2002, and 3) The glider is found to be in condition for safe operation by the FAA inspector. Equipment. The required equipment for the kinds of approved operations must be installed and are listed in the following manuals: LS 8-a Maintenance Manual, LBA approved on May 17, 1996, or later approved revision. LS 8-18 Maintenance Manual, LBA approved on January 20, 2000, or later approved revision. The equipment approved for the LS 8-a and LS 8-18 gliders are listed in the respective Mainteance Manual. Service Information. Each of the documents listed below must state that it is approved by the EASA or – for approvals made before September 28, 2003 – by the LBA. • Service bulletins • Structural repair manuals • Vendor manuals • Aircraft flight manuals • Overhaul and maintenance manuals The FAA accepts such documents and considers them FAA-approved for type design data unless one of the following conditions exist: • The documents change the limitations, performance, or procedures of the FAA approved manuals. The FAA uses the post type validation procedures to approve these documents. The FAA may delegate case-by-case approval to EASA on behalf of the FAA for the U.S. type certificate. If this is the case it will be noted on the document. G14CE Page 4 of 4 NOTES. NOTE 1. Current weight and balance report including list of equipment in certificated empty weight, and loading instructions when necessary must be provided at the time of original certification. NOTE 2. The placards listed in the LS 8-a or LS 8-18 Maintenance Manual must be displayed in the locations defined. NOTE 3. The LS 8-a or LS 8-18 Maintenance Manual section titled "Airworthiness Limitations Section", is FAA- approved, and it specifies mandatory replacement times, structural inspection intervals, and related structural inspection procedures. These airworthiness limitations may not be changed without FAA approval. Flight Manual limitations may not be changed without FAA approval. NOTE 4. All external portions of the glider exposed to sunlight must be painted white. Other colors may be used for the wing tips, nose of fuselage and rudder. NOTE 5. Major repairs must be accomplished at FAA certificated repair stations rated for composite aircraft structure work or by a certified mechanic, in accordance with DG Aviation GmbH (or DG Flugzeugbau GmbH or ROLLADEN-SCHNEIDER) repair methods approved by the FAA or by other methods approved by the FAA. NOTE 6. Factory manufactured 15 meter winglets and 18 meter wing extensions for LS 8-18 are approved. Exchange of wing extensions permit 15 and 18 meter class operation. Name plate changes are not required. .....END..... ``` ## ADs None name its models. ## Registered aircraft by registry model (OpenAirDocs) - [Rolladen-Schneider LS8-18](https://openairdocs.org/model/rolladen-schneider-ls8-18): 21 aircraft (registry code 3801267) - [Rolladen Schneider LS-8A](https://openairdocs.org/model/rolladen-schneider-ls-8a): 6 aircraft (registry code 3801265) --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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