# TCDS G15CE: DG Aviation GmbH - Type: Type certificate data sheet - Status: Current - Holder: DG Aviation GmbH - Revision: 5 - Revised: February 7, 2023 - Product: Aircraft, Glider - Certification basis: Part 21, Part 21, Part 21 - Registered aircraft: 28, by the registry models matched to it (OpenAirDocs) - Data sheet PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/87/2e/872e04c509e327f1e0d603b8ae749238f5d24d51c49b38d737ab42cdbf04dc39 - FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID120992942420230214152121.0001 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/tcds/G15CE ## Models (1) As the data sheet lists them. - DG-1000S ## 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. 5 5 5 5 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION G15CE Revision 5 DG Aviation GmbH DG-1000S February 7, 2023 TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET No. G15CE This data sheet, which is part of Type Certificate No. G15CE 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 G15CE to DG Aviation GmbH on August 10, 2022. I. Model DG-1000S, Glider, Utility and Aerobatic Category, approved July 24, 2002 Airspeed Limits (IAS). VNE (never exceed) 10,000 ft 168 mph 270 km/h 146 knots 13,000 ft 159 mph 256 km/h 138 knots 16,000 ft 151 mph 243 km/h 131 knots 20,000 ft 143 mph 230 km/h 124 knots 23,000 ft 135 mph 217 km/h 117 knots 26,000 ft 128 mph 205 km/h 111 knots VRA (in rough air) 115 mph 185 km/h 100 knots VA (maneuvering) 115 mph 185 km/h 100 knots VLO (Landing Gear 118 mph 190 km/h 103 knots operating) VT (Aero-tow) 115 mph 185 km/h 100 knots VW (Winch launch) 93 mph 150 km/h 81 knots C.G. Range. 7.48 to 17.32 in (190 to 440 mm) aft of Datum. Empty Weight C.G. See Flight Manual. (Record of Weight and Balance) Datum. Wing leading edge at wing root Leveling Means. Aft fuselage boom slope 1000:33 (tail down) Maximum Weight. 1389 lbs (630 kg) Aerobatic Category 1653 lbs (750 kg) Utility Category 1742 lbs (790 kg) Utility Category (See Note 8) Weak Link for Towing (Winch, Autotow, and Aerotow). Maximum 2200 lbs (10,000 N) ± 10% (± 220 lbs or 1000 N) No. of Seats. Two Maximum Baggage. 33 lbs (15 kg) Water Capacity. Each wing 21.2 U.S. gal (80 liter) Fin Ballast 1.64 U.S. gal (6.19 liter) G15CE Page 2 of 4 Control Surface Movements. Aileron Up 25˚ 2.8 ± 0.08 in (71 ± 2 mm) Down 12˚ 1.34 ± 0.08 in (34 ± 2 mm) Measured 6.46 in (164 mm) from hinge line (at the aileron root) Elevator: Up 27˚ 3.07 ± .04 in (78 ± 1 mm) Down 21˚ 2.44 ± .04 in (62 ± 1 mm) Measured 6.61 in (168 mm) from hinge line Rudder: 29˚ 6.45 ± 0.1 in (163 ±2 mm) to the right and left. Measured 13 in (330 mm) behind hinge line Serial Nos. Eligible. See Import Requirements Certification Basis. 1) FAR 21.23, 21.29 and 21.50 effective February 1, 1965 including Amendment 21-1 through 21-53 2) Joint Airworthiness requirements for Sailplanes and Powered Sailplanes (JAR-22) Change 5, dated October 28, 1995. Equivalent Level of Safety to JAR 22.207(c) 3) Exemption No. 4988 to 14CFR45, Effective April 20, 1964, Amendments 45-1 through 45-16, Section 45.11(a) and (d) (External Identification Plate), pursuant to 14CFR11, Effective November 10, 1962, Amendments 11-1 through 11-36, Section 11.25 and 11.27 4) Date of Application for Type Certificate February 12, 1998. The German Airworthiness Authority, the Luftfahrt Bundesamt (LBA), originally type certificated this glider under its type certificate No. 413. The FAA validated this product under U.S. Type Certificate No. G15CE. Effective September 28, 2003, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) began oversight of this product on behalf of Germany. The EASA TCDS number is EASA.A.072. Production Basis. No FAA production certificate. Volocopter Production GmbH Bruchsal, Germany EASA Production Organization Approval DE.21G.0012. Manufacturer Historical Record: Prior to January 2, 2023, DG Flugzeugbau GmbH, Bruchsal, Germany 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 comply with U.S. airworthiness regulations 14 CFR Part 21.17(b) approved under U.S. Type Certificate No. G15CE and to be in a condition for safe operation.’ All model DG-1000S gliders are eligible for a U.S. Standard Airworthiness Certificate, if all import requirements of this TCDS are satisfied. The U.S. airworthiness certification basis for aircraft type certificated under 14CFR21 section 21.29 exported from countries other than the country of manufacturer (e.g. third party country) is 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. Page 3 of 4 G15CE Equipment. The basic required equipment as prescribed in the applicable airworthiness regulations (see Certification Basis) must be installed in the glider for certification. In addition, the DG-1000S Flight Manual is required. Service Information. Each of the documents listed below must state that it is approved by EASA or for approvals made before September 28, 2003, by the LBA. • Service bulletins, • Structural repair manuals, • Vendor manuals, • Aircraft flight manuals, and • Overhaul and maintenance manuals. The FAA accepts such documents and considers them FAA-approved for type design data only unless one of the following conditions exists: • 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 on a case-by-case basis to EASA to approve on behalf of the FAA for the U.S. type certificate. If this is the case it will be noted on the document. Operating and Service Instructions. 1) Flight Manual for DG-1000S, issued in March 2002, or later approved revision 2) Maintenance Manual for DG-1000S, issued in March 2002, or later approved revision 3) Repair Manual for DG-1000S, issued March 2002, or later approved revision 4) Operating Instructions for TOST Model “E 85” nose tow release, latest approved revision 5) Operating Instructions for TOST Model “EUROPA G 88” safety tow release, latest approved revision NOTES NOTE 1. Current weight and balance data together with list of equipment included in the certificated empty weight, and loading instructions, when necessary, must be provided for each glider at the time of original certification. NOTE 2. The placards listed in the Flight Manual must be displayed. A complete listing of placards is in the Maintenance Manual. NOTE 3. Airworthiness Limitations of the DG-1000S are incorporated in the Maintenance Manual, and are FAA-approved. This section specifies mandatory replacement times, and structural repair procedures. These airworthiness limitations may not be changed without FAA approval. NOTE 4. All external portions of the glider exposed to sunlight must be painted white except the surfaces for the registration numbers and anti-collision paint as specified by the manufacturer. NOTE 5. Major structural repairs must be accomplished by a properly certificated mechanic in accordance with DG repair methods or those methods approved by the FAA. NOTE 6. Information essential for the proper operation, maintenance and inspection of the glider is contained in the Model DG-1000S Flight Manual and Maintenance Manual. NOTE 7. Optional 18m Wingtips with Winglets or 17.2m End Plates Operation with 18m wingtips with winglets or 17.2m end plates for gliders incorporating DG Technical Note (TN) No. 1000/25. Gliders with this TN incorporated must have DG-1000S Flight Manual, Revision 14 issued February 2016, or later approved revision. G15CE Page 4 of 4 NOTE 8. Optional Weight Increase and 20m Wingtips with Neo-Winglets Maximum weight increase to 1741 lbs (790 kg) in the Utility Category and operation with 20m wingtips with neo-winglets for gliders incorporating DG Technical Note (TN) No. 1000/45. Gliders with this TN incorporated must have DG-1000S Flight Manual, Revision 20 issued October 2021, or later approved revision, and DG-1000S Maintenance Manual, Revision 21 issued October 2021, or later approved revision. - END - ``` ## ADs (4, in force first) - [AD 2024-19-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-19-12): Elevator Control System · DG DG-400, DG-500 Elan Orion, DG-500 Elan Trainer and 10 more. Effective Oct 15, 2024 - [AD 2020-13-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-13-09): Cabin Systems · DG Flugzeugbau DG-1000S, DG-1000T, DG-500 Elan Orion and 5 more. Effective Aug 26, 2020 - [AD 2008-23-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-23-06): Bell crank · DG Flugzeugbau DG-1000S and DG-1000T. Effective Nov 26, 2008 - [AD 2006-16-20](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-16-20): Elevator control at the stabilizer assembly, placard on the fin, and sailplane flight manual. · DG Flugzeugbau DG-1000S. Effective Sep 18, 2006 ## Registered aircraft by registry model (OpenAirDocs) - [DG Flugzeugbau DG 1000S](https://openairdocs.org/model/dg-flugzeugbau-dg-1000s): 28 aircraft (registry code 3802570) --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.