# TCDS G18EU: Slingsby Aviation Ltd.

- Type: Type certificate data sheet
- Status: Current
- Holder: Slingsby Aviation Ltd.
- Revision: 0
- Revised: September 3, 1968
- Product: Aircraft, Glider
- Certification basis: Part 21
- Data sheet PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/e5/bb/e5bb2d29672e5944c005a2fd42bbb8981e66389edd879461936e05ce5a8f7136
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DCAB29DBDBDD21DD8525673E00496597.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/tcds/G18EU

## Models (1)

As the data sheet lists them.

- Type T.49.B.

## 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
Rev. No. 1 1
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORATION
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
G18EU
SLINGSBY
Type T.49.B
September 3, 1968
TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET NO.  G18EU
This data sheet which is a part of type certificate No.  G18EU 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 Slingsby Aircraft Co. Ltd.
Kirkbymoorside
Yorkshire, England
Model T.49.B., approved September 3, 1968
Airspeed limits (IAS) Glide or dive 111 knots (129 mph)
Airplane tow 76 knots (88 mph)
Auto-winch tow 66 knots (77 mph)
Max. speed in rough air 82 knots (95 mph)
C.G. range (+17.70) to (+25.80)
Datum The C. of G. horizontal datum is the wing root leading edge.
Leveling means The fuselage horizontal datum is level when the top of the rear fuselage slopes nose
down at 2°20'
Maximum weight 1250 lb.
No. of seats 2
Baggage None
Control surface Movements Elevator Up 22.2° Down 24°
Rudder Right 30° Left 30°
Aileron Up 24° Down 14.5°
Dive brakes 8.50" out (upper)
8.50" down (lower)
Serial Nos. eligible The United Kingdom Certificate of Airworthiness for Export endorsed as noted under
"Import Requirements" must be submitted for each individual glider for which
Application for Certification is made.
Certification Basis FAR 21.23, effective June 6, 1968.  British Civil Airworthiness Requirements, Section
E, Gliders, Issue 2, dated May 16, 1960, was found to provide a level of safety
equivalent to FAR 21.23, effective June 6, 1968, to enable certification under the
provisions of FAR 21.29 (a) (ii).
Type Certificate No. G18EU issued September 3, 1968.
Date of Application for Type Certificate:  June 27, 1968
Import requirements A U.S. Airworthiness Certificate may be issued on the basis of a U.K. Certificate of
Airworthiness for Export signed by a representative of the Civil Aviation Department,
Board of Trade containing the following statement:
"The glider covered by this certificate has been examined and found to comply with the
British Civil Airworthiness Requirements, Section E, Gliders, Issue 2, dated May 16,
1960 and conforms to Type Certificate No.  G18EU.

G18EU 2
Equipment: The basic required equipment as prescribed in the applicable airworthiness regulations
(see Certification basis) must be installed in the glider for certification.
NOTE 1. Current weight and balance report including list of equipment included 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) "Flight in cloud is permitted providing the following instruments of an approved type are installed" -
"Altimeter and Turn and Bank."
(b) "The following acrobatic manoeuvers are permitted - loops, stall turns, tight turns (3 1/2g) spins and
chandelles."
(c) "Night flying" is prohibited.
(d) The following I.A.S. must not be exceeded.
Glide or dive 111 knots (129 mph)
Airplane tow 76 knots (88 mph)
Auto-winch tow 66 knots (77 mph)
Max. speed in rough air 82 knots (95 mph)
(e) The breaking lose of the weak link in the towing cable is not to exceed 1000 lb.
...END...
```

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