# TCDS G1NE: K & L Soaring LLC

- Type: Type certificate data sheet
- Status: Current
- Holder: K & L Soaring LLC
- Revision: 3
- Revised: November 29, 2010
- Product: Aircraft, Glider
- Certification basis: Part 21, Part 23
- Data sheet PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/3d/c4/3dc43c8e5ac7cbd6a7db462ce06729e5818e99ae568c5f4068905fbab2a86991
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/E0239737FE4A00258625780E005DA810.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/tcds/G1NE

## Models (1)

As the data sheet lists them.

- SGM 2-37

## What the data sheet says

From the PDF's text layer, line by line; tables lose their columns. The PDF is the record.

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Rev No. 3 3 1 1 1 1 
 
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION 
 
G1NE 
 Revision 3  
 K & L Soaring, LLC 
SGM 2-37 
 November 29, 2010 
 
TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET NO. G1NE 
 
This data sheet which is a part of type certificate No. G1NE, 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 K & L Soaring, LLC  
  5996 State Route 224  
  Cayuta, New York  14824  
 
 
Type Certificate Holder Record Schweizer Aircraft Corporation 
  Elmira Corning Regional Airport 
  P.O. Box 147 
  Elmira, New York  14902 
 
I - Model SGM 2-37, 2 PCLM, Approved March 22, 1983 
 
 Type Sailplane, utility category (motorglider) 
 
 Engine Lycoming O-235-L2C (with Slick mags.) 
 
 Fuel 100/130 minimum grade aviation gasoline 
 
 Engine Limits For all ope rations, 2600 R.P.M. (112 H.P.) 
 
 Propeller & Propeller Limits Sensenic h 72CK-0-50 (2) bladed, fixed pitch 
  Diameter:  72 in. maximum, 70 in. minimum 
  Static RPM at max. permissible throttle setting: 
   2450 RPM maximum, 2300 RPM minimum 
 
 Airspeed Limits (CAS) 
VS (Stall) 48 mph (42 kts.) 
VSO (Stall, dive brakes open) 52 mph (45 kts.) 
VA (Maneuvering) 90 mph (78 kts.) 
VRA (Rough Air) 100 mph (87 kts.) 
VNE (Never exceed) 135 mph (117 kts.) 
VDB (Dive brakes open) 135 mph (117 kts.) 
 
 C.G. Range +82.45 (22.6% MAC) to +86.20 ( 31.7% MAC) at max. gross weight or less. 
 
 Maximum Weight 1850 lb. for airc raft having wing modifications detailed on dwgs. 37401R, 37402R, and  
  37408R. 
 
 Maximum Baggage 1850 lb. gross weight aircraft: 
  100 lbs. (+110.00) (20 lbs./sq. ft. maximum) 
 
 No. of Seats 2 (For CG locations see Weight and Balance Section in Pilot's Operating Handbook)

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        Fuel Capacity 1850 lb. gross weight aircraft: 
  15.6 gal. (1.4 gal. unusable) with single ta nk in left hand portion of wing center section  
  (+80.30); 
  31.2 gal. (2.8 gal. unusable) with two 15. 6 gal. tanks in wing center section (+80.30) 
 
 Oil Capacity 6 qt., 2 qt. unusable (+19.6) (See Note 1) 
  
        Control Surface Movements Stabilator: Up 19 1/2  (+0, -3), anti-servo/trim tab up 55.1 +/-3 relative to  
   stabilator 
   Down 9 1/2  (+0. -3); anti-servo/trim tab down 30.7 +/-3  
   relative to stabilator 
  Rudder: Left 28  to 30, Right 28 to 30 
  Aileron: Up 30 1/2  to 33 1/2, Down 10 to 13 
  Dive Brakes: Upper: Up 87  to 97 
   Lower: Down 68  to 78 
  Anti-servo trim tab: Up 3.6  (+2, -0), Down 16.5 (+2, -0), relative to stabilator  
   with stabilator at neutral position 
 
 Serial Nos. Eligible S/N 1 and up 
 
Data Pertinent to All Models 
 
 Datum 70.39 inches ahead of wing leadi ng edge at center section (F.S. 0.00) 
 
 Mean Aerodynamic Chord 41.38 inches (Leading edge of M.A.C. 73.10 inches aft of datum) 
 
 Leveling Means See Weight & Balan ce Section in Pilot's Operating Handbook 
 
 Certification Basis FAR 21.23 and in accordance with AC  21.23-1, JAR 22, revised April 1, 1980, plus the  
  additional criteria specified in paragraph 5e(6) of Advisory Circular 21.23-1, dated  
  January 12, 1981, and the following: 
 
  FAR 23.483 and FAR 23.485, since JAR 22 re fers to single centerline wheel landing  
  gear. 
 
  FAR 23.473 through 23.497, and 23.723 thr ough 23.727, in lieu of JAR 22.473 through  
  22.497, and 22.721 through 22.725, respectively. 
 
  FAR 23.221 for normal category airplanes, including a placard prohibiting intentional  
  spins, in lieu of JAR 22.221 and 22.223. 
 
  A glide ratio not exceeding 10:1 at a speed of 1.3 V s, in lieu of the value of 7:1 of JAR  
  22.75. 
 
  FAR 23, Appendix A, para graph A 23.11, using the acrobatic load factor of Nz=6, in 
  lieu of JAR 22.423, 22.425, 22.441, and 22.443, for vertical and horizontal tail design. 
 
  In lieu of JAR 22.71, W/ b2 in metric units equal to 3 or less, was used as an equivalent  
  method to differentiate powered sailplane s from FAR 23 small airplanes in accordance  
  with AWS-1 memorandum to ANE-170, dated October 5, 1984. 
 
 Production Basis None 
 
 Equipment The basic required equipment as pr escribed in the applicable airworthiness  
  requirements (see Certification Basis) must be installed in the aircraft for certification. 
 
NOTE 1. Pilot's Operating Handbook, Report No. 37-17, date d Oct. 5, 1984, Reissue (1), dated March 9, 1988,

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 including current weight and balance report with list of equipment included in certificated empty weight, 
 and loading instructions when necessary, must be provided for each aircraft at the time of original 
 certification and kept in the aircraft thereafter. 
 
 The certificated empty weight and corresponding center of gravity location must include unusable fuel of 
 8.4 lbs. (+78.00), with a single tank or 16.8 lbs. (+ 78.80), with two tanks, and system oil of 11.25 lb.  
 (+19.6). 
 
NOTE 2 The following placards must be displayed in locations as indicated: 
 
 In full view of the pilot: 
 
 EXCEPT AS MAY BE OTHERWISE INDICA TED ON A PLACARD, THE MARKINGS AND  
 PLACARDS INSTALLED IN THIS MOTORGLIDER CONTAIN OPERATING LIMITATIONS WHICH  
 MUST BE COMPLIED WITH WHEN OPERAT ING THIS MOTORGLIDER IN THE UTILITY  
 CATEGORY.  OTHER OPERATING LIMITATIONS WHICH MUST BE COMPLIED WITH WHEN  
 OPERATING THIS MOTORGLIDER IN THIS CATEGORY ARE CONTAINED IN THE PILOTS  
 OPERATING HANDBOOK. 
 
 THIS MOTORGLIDER IS APPROVED FOR FLIGHT  IN DAY/VFR ONLY.  FLIGHT INTO KNOWN  
 ICING CONDITIONS IS PROHIBITED. 
 
In full view of the pilot:  
  
TAKEOFF CHECK LIST 
  
FUEL - ON/QUANTITY DIVE BRAKES - CLOSED 
STATIC DRAIN - CLOSED TRIM - SET 
MIXTURE - RICH CONTROLS - FREE 
ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP - ON CANOPY - LATCHED 
CARBURETOR HEAT - OFF ALTIMETER - SET 
ENGINE GAGES - CHECKED PARKING BRAKE - OFF 
BELTS & HARNESS - FASTENED  
  
LANDING CHECK LIST 
  
BELTS & HARNESS - FASTENED TRIM - AS REQUIRED 
MIXTURE - RICH FUEL - ON 
ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP - ON PARKING BRAKE - OFF 
  
In full view of the pilot:  
  
N-NUMBER 
FLIGHT LIMITS 
& 
NORMAL OPERATING SPEEDS 
  
MODEL SGM 2-37 SER. NO. IAS 
  
NEVER EXCEED SPEED (VNE) 136 mph 
MANEUVERING SPEED (VA) 89 mph 
ROUGH AIR SPEED (VRA) 101 mph 
MAX. DIVE BRAKES OPEN 136 mph 
MAX. GROSS WEIGHT 1850 lbs 
STALL SPEED (BRAKES CLOSED) 53 mph 
LANDING APPROACH MINIMUM 66 mph 
BEST GLIDE 62 mph 
MINIMUM SINK 60 mph 
DEMONSTRATED CROSSWIND COMPONENT 17 mph

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_____________________________________________________________________________________________________ 
 
NOTE 2 (cont) 
 
  
AEROBATIC MANEUVERS PROHIBITED  
SPINS PROHIBITED  
DAY V.F.R. NON-ICING ONLY  
TIRE PRESSURE 35 psi 
FOR IN-FLIGHT STARTS AND OTHER CONDITIONS SEE  
PILOTS OPERATING HANDBOOK  
 
Above parking brake control:  
PARKING BRAKE 
 TO BE OFF PRIOR TO LANDING.  
 TO LOCK - PRESS PEDAL, PULL AND HOLD CONTROL.  
 TO UNLOCK - PRESS PEDAL OR RELEASE CONTROL.  
  
In full view of pilot next to corresponding controls:  
  
For aircraft S/N 1 thru 4 and 6 thru 9:  
 
 INCREASE RICH 
 
 THROTTLE MIXTURE 
 
 DECREASE LEAN 
 
 For aircraft S/N 5, 10, & up:  
  
 THROTTLE MIXTURE 
 
 PUSH OPEN PULL LEAN 
 
 On console next to trim wheel: 
 
 UP NOSE DOWN 
  TRIM 
 
 
 Adjoining dive brake controls: 
 
OPEN DIVE CLOSED 
 
BRAKE 
 
   
On overhead structure next to latch mechanism: 
   
LOCK CANOPY UNLOCK 
 
LATCH 


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 Also on overhead structure is a red canopy latch indicator line. 
 
  
NOTE 2 (cont) 
                            On instrument panel in full view of pilot: 
 
 FUEL PUMP MASTER PRIMER CABIN HEAT 
    PULL FOR HEAT 
     
MIC. ON ON   
JACK OFF OFF   
 
 On instrument panel under corresponding breaker: 
 
 For aircraft S/N 1 thru 4 AND 6 thru 9: 
 
 MAIN, ALT., FLD, START, INST., RADIO, FUEL 
  PUMP 
 
 For  aircraft S/N 5, 10, & up optional: 
 if equipped 
 
  
  MAIN, ALT., FIELD, START, GAUGES, FUEL PUMP, TURN COORD., TRANSPONDER, 
 RADIO 
 
 In full view of the pilot, above the fuel indictor gauge(s): 
 
 For aircraft having one-tank fuel system: 
 
 FUEL REMAINING WHEN THE QUANTITY INDI CATOR READS ZERO CANNOT BE USED  
 SAFELY IN FLIGHT. 
 
 14.2 U.S. GAL. USABLE 
 
 FUEL GRADE (MIN. OCTANE).....100/130 - GREEN 
 
 For aircraft having optional two-tank fuel system: 
 
 FUEL REMAINING WHEN THE QUANTITY INDI CATORS READ ZERO CANNOT BE USED  
 SAFELY IN FLIGHT 
 
  28.4 U.S. GAL. USABLE 
  FUEL GRADE (MIN. OCTANE).....100/130 GREEN 
 
 In full view of the pilot, below the throttle quadrant: 
 
 For aircraft having one tank fuel system: 
 
   FUEL 
  ON  OFF 
 
 For aircraft having optional two-tank fuel system: 
 
   FUEL 
 
  L  R 
 
   OFF

G1NE                                                                                             6 
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NOTE 2 (Cont) 
 In full view of the pilot, n ear the carburetor heat control: 
 
 For aircraft S/N 1 thru 4 and 6 thru 9: 
 
   OFF 
 
   CARB. 
   HEAT 
 
   ON 
 
 For aircraft S/N 5, 10, and up: 
 
   CARB HEAT 
   PULL ON 
 
 In full view of the pilot, above static system drain: 
 
   STATIC DRAIN 
 
 In baggage compartment: 
 
 MAX. BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT LOAD 100 LBS. DI STRIBUTE LOAD AT 20 LBS./SQ. FT. MAX. 
 
Note 3. An approved Safety Belt and shoul der harness is required for each occupant. 
 
Note 4. All SGM 2-37 motorgliders, serial numbers 1 and up,  have been modified to a maximum gross weight of  
 1850 pounds.  The pilot's operating Handbook, dated Oc tober 5, 1984, and reissued March 9 1988,  
 supersedes all preceding handbooks and is a pplicable to all SGM 2-37 motorgliders. 
 
 
 
...END...
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## ADs (1, in force first)

- [AD 87-02-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/87-02-01): Tow-Release Installation Inspection · K & L Soaring SGM 2-37, SGS 1-23, SGS 1-23D and 32 more. Effective Jan 21, 1987

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