# TCDS G16EU: Airbus Defence and Space GmbH - Type: Type certificate data sheet - Status: Current - Holder: Airbus Defence and Space GmbH - Revision: 4 - Revised: April 18, 2022 - Product: Aircraft, Glider - Certification basis: Part 21 - Registered aircraft: 14, by the registry models matched to it (OpenAirDocs) - Data sheet PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/2d/5c/2d5cf0af53f193959d6eacfc41cb45302a55f6f03125032a460d0bb0d6cbf027 - FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/359060D5C4A29A278625882900567795.0001 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/tcds/G16EU ## Models (3) As the data sheet lists them. - Phoebus C - Phoebus B1 - Phoebus A1 ## 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 Rev. No. 4 4 3 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION G16EU Revision 4 AIRBUS Phoebus A1 Phoebus B1 Phoebus C April 18, 2022 TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET NO. G16EU This data sheet which is a part of Type Certificate No. G16EU 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 Airbus Defence and Space GmbH Willy-Messerschmitt-Strasse 1 82024 Taufkirchen Germany Type Certificate Holder Record Entwicklungsgemeinschaft Sport- und Segelflug transferred TC G16EU to Messerschmitt-Bölkow-Blohm GmbH on June 29, 1972. Messerschmitt-Bölkow-Blohm GmbH transferred TC G16EU to Messerschmitt- Bölkow-Blohm AG on April 01, 1992. Messerschmitt-Bölkow-Blohm AG transferred TC G16EU to Deutsche Aerospace AG on September 30, 1992. Deutsche Aerospace AG transferred TC G16EU to Daimler-Benz Aerospace AG on January 02, 1995. Daimler-Benz Aerospace AG transferred TC G16EU to Daimler Chrysler Aerospace AG on November 17, 1998. Daimler Chrysler Aerospace AG transferred TC G16EU to EADS Deutschland GmbH on July 10, 2000. EADS Deutschland GmbH transferred TC G16EU to Airbus Defence and Space GmbH on July 01, 2014. I. Models Phoebus A1 and Phoebus B1 Gliders approved June 23, 1967; Model Phoebus C Glider approved March 13, 1968 (Model 'B1' same as 'A1' except for retractable landing gear) (Model 'C' same as 'B1' except for increased wing span) Airspeed Limits Glide or dive 108 knots Max. speed in rough air 108 knots Airplane tow 97 knots Auto-winch tow 65 knots Dive Brake 108 knots C.G. Range From (+87.79 inches) to (+96.06 inches) Datum 78.74 inches forward of wing leading edge Leveling Means Trapezoidal template on top of fuselage horizontal Maximum Weight 772 lbs. (Models 'A1' and 'B1'); 825 lbs. (Model 'C') No. of Seats 1 G16EU 2 Baggage None Control Surface Movements Elevator Up 12° + 2° Down 12° + 2° Aileron Up 40° + 5° Down 20° + 2.5° Rudder Right 35° + 2° Left 35° + 2° Serial Nos. Eligible The German 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 21.29 and Federal Republic of Germany glider airworthiness requirements dated August 1939 (These requirements are equivalent to FAR 21.23). Type Certificate G16EU issued June 23rd, 1967 Date of Application for Type Certificate: June 27th, 1966 The German Airworthiness Authority, the Luftfahrt-Bundesamt (LBA), originally type certificated glider Models Phoebus A1, Phoebus B1, and Phoebus C under its Type Certificate No. 252. Effective September 20, 2016, the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) began oversight of this product on behalf of the LBA. The EASA Type Certificate No. is EASA.A.635. 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 German Airworthiness Authority (LBA), on behalf of the European Community, containing the following statement: "The glider covered by this certificate has been examined, tested, and found to conform to the type design approved under FAA Type Certificate G16EU and is 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. Equipment: The basic required equipment as prescribed in the applicable airworthiness regulations (see Certification Basis) must be installed in the glider for certification. Service Information: Each of the documents listed below may state that it is approved by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) or – for approvals made before September 20, 2016 – by the German Airworthiness Authority (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. 3 G16EU 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 certification. NOTE 2: The following placards must be installed in full view of the pilot: a. "When flying in rough air do not exceed 108 knots" b. "No acrobatic maneuvers including spins approved" 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 colors. NOTE 4: Maintenance, Inspections and Repairs must be accomplished in accordance with Phoebus Flight and Service Manual and Repair Manual. NOTE 5: Major repairs must be performed using data approved by the FAA. NOTE 6: Waggon-und Machinenbau A.G. Donauworth, Werk Laupheim, Germany were licensed by Entwicklungagemeinschaft Sport und Segelflug for the manufacturer of the Phoebus A1, B1 and C. ...END... ``` ## ADs (2, in force first) - [AD 75-18-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-18-01): Rudder Control · Entwicklungsgemeinschaft Sport- und Segelflug Phoebus A1 and Phoebus B1. Effective Aug 18, 1975 - [AD 70-21-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/70-21-03): Chute Coupling · Entwicklungsgemeinschaft Sport- und Segelflug Phoebus A1, Phoebus B1 and Phoebus C. Effective Nov 5, 1970 ## Registered aircraft by registry model (OpenAirDocs) - [Bolkow PHOEBUS A-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/bolkow-phoebus-a-1): 6 aircraft (registry code 1403008) - [Bolkow PHOEBUS C](https://openairdocs.org/model/bolkow-phoebus-c): 3 aircraft (registry code 1403014) - [Bolkow PHOEBUS B-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/bolkow-phoebus-b-1): 2 aircraft (registry code 1403012) - [Waggon-Und Maschinenbau PHOEBUS B1](https://openairdocs.org/model/waggon-und-maschinenbau-phoebus-b1): 2 aircraft (registry code 9620210) - [Entwicklungsgemeinschaft PHOEBUS B1](https://openairdocs.org/model/entwicklungsgemeinschaft-phoebus-b1): 1 aircraft (registry code 3321206) - [Entwicklungsgemeinschaft PHOEBUS A1](https://openairdocs.org/model/entwicklungsgemeinschaft-phoebus-a1): 0 aircraft (registry code 3321204) - [Entwicklungsgemeinschaft PHOEBUS C](https://openairdocs.org/model/entwicklungsgemeinschaft-phoebus-c): 0 aircraft (registry code 3321210) - [Waggon UND Maschinenbau PHOEBUS C](https://openairdocs.org/model/waggon-und-maschinenbau-phoebus-c): 0 aircraft (registry code 9620212) --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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