# TCDS G23EU: Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH - Type: Type certificate data sheet - Status: Current - Holder: Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH - Revision: 4 - Revised: February 10, 2022 - Product: Aircraft, Glider - Certification basis: Part 21 - Registered aircraft: 65, by the registry models matched to it (OpenAirDocs) - Data sheet PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/54/8e/548ea8f1643c2dce2b92d9e5f301eeb640beb694422e355abf7c5f83ae997f82 - FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/D3548C72454053A1862587E90055B90B.0001 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/tcds/G23EU ## Models (1) As the data sheet lists them. - Standard-Cirrus ## What the data sheet says From the PDF's text layer, line by line; tables lose their columns. The PDF is the record. ```text DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORATION FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION G23EU Revision 4 Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH STANDARD CIRRUS February 10, 2022 TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET NO. G23EU This data sheet which is a part of Type Certificate No. G23EU 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: Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH Krebenstrasse 25 73230 Kirchheim/Teck Germany Type Certificate Holder Record: SHK Segelflugzeugbau GmbH transferred TC G23EU to Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH on January 16, 1981. Schempp-Hirth K.G. transferred TC G23EU to SHK Segelflugzeugbau GmbH on April 6, 1976. I - Model STANDARD CIRRUS Glider, approved December 11, 1970 Airspeed Limits: (I.A.S.) Glide or dive 119 knots Max. speed in rough air 119 knots Airplane tow 81 knots Auto-winch tow 65 knots Airbrakes extended 119 knots C.G. Range: (+9.8 inches) to (+15.7 inches). Empty Weight C.G. Range: Refer to page 14 of LBA-Approved STANDARD CIRRUS Flight and Service Manual. Datum: Wing leading edge at root rib. Leveling Means: Slope of rear top edge of fuselage 100 to 5.1 Maximum Weight: 728 lbs (See NOTE 6 and 7) No. of Seats: 1 Baggage: None Control Surface Movements: Elevator Up 2.65 in Down 1.77 in Rudder Right 7.48 in Left 5.31 in Page No. 1 2 3 Rev. No. 4 4 4 G23EU 2 Aileron Up 2.60 in Down 1.30 in For elevator, rudder and aileron measuring point see LBA-Approved STANDARD CIRRUS Flight and Service Manual. Weak Links and Towing: 1100 lbs (500 Kg) max. Serial Nos. Eligible: The NAA Export Certificate of Airworthiness (Export C of A) endorsed as noted below under "Import Requirements" must be submitted for each individual glider for which application for standard airworthiness certification is made. Sailplanes, S/Nos. 44, 45, 47, 50 and subsequent must have an elevator control rod inspection window installed on the horizontal tail surface in accordance with Schempp-Hirth K.G. Technical Note No. 1/70 dated June 16, 1970 or an FAA-approved equivalent. See NOTE 8. Import Requirements: A U.S. Airworthiness Certificate may be issued on the basis of an NAA Export C of A signed by a representative of the German Airworthiness Authority, the Luftfahrt-Bundesamt (LBA), containing the following statement: "The glider covered by this certificate has been examined and found to comply with the Federal Republic of Germany Glider Airworthiness Requirements dated February 1966 and conforms to Type Certificate No. G23EU." 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. Certification Basis: FAR 21.23, effective February 1, 1965. Federal Republic of Germany Glider Airworthiness Requirements, dated February 1966 were found to provide a level of safety equivalent to provisions of FAR 21.23, to enable certification under the provisions of FAR 21.29. Type Certificate G23EU issued December 11, 1970. Date of application for Type Certificate: October 9, 1969. Equipment: The basic required equipment as prescribed in the application airworthiness regulations (see Certification Basis) must be installed in the glider for standard airworthiness certification. In addition , the following equipment must be installed: Instruments: (1) Airspeed Indicator (2) Altimeter LBA-Approved STANDARD CIRRUS Flight and Service Manual. 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. G23EU 3 NOTE 2. The following placards must be installed in full view of the pilot (See NOTE 7): (a) "Cloud flying: Permitted only when the following instruments are installed: (1) Airspeed indicator (2) Altimeter (3) Turn and bank (4) Variometer (5) Compass" (b) "Night flying is prohibited". (c) "The following four acrobatic maneuvers only are permitted: (a) Inside loops (b) Stall turns (c) Tight turns (d) Spins in accordance with the instructions of the Flight manual". (d) For gliders with water ballast tanks installed in the wings: "The glider is equipped with water ballast tanks. When flying with water ballast check the takeoff weight. It must not exceed the permitted maximum weight. Observe the instructions of the Flight Manual". 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 Schempp-Hirth STANDARD CIRRUS Flight and Service Manual. NOTE 5. Major repairs must be performed in accordance with repair methods approved by Schempp-Hirth or by the FAA. NOTE 6. Maximum weight, 728 lbs, with water ballast tanks in the wings, is approved when tanks are installed during original manufacture or when installed in accordance with Schempp-Hirth K.G. Technical Note No. 1/71, dated June 4, 1971 provided that Amendment 3 (addition of Appendix A) dated June 1971 is incorporated in the LBA-approved STANDARD CIRRUS Flight and Service Manual. NOTE 7. Maximum weight, 860 lb., with water ballast, is approved per Schempp-Hirth Technical Note 1-72 dated June 72 for gliders which have the approved water ballast system installed (see NOTE 6) and has the STANDARD CIRRUS Flight and Service Manual with Amendments 1 through 6 inclusive incorporated. Also, placards per page 3A of Amendment 6 of the STANDARD CIRRUS Flight and Service Manual must be installed in addition to the required placard of Data Sheet NOTE 2(d). Installation of a thermometer for outside air temperature is required. NOTE 8. Burkhart Grob Flugzuegbau, Industriestrasse, 8948 Mindelheim, West Germany is licensed by Schempp-Hirth to manufacture STANDARD CIRRUS gliders under Type Certificate G23EU and these gliders are eligible for U.S. Standard Airworthiness Certificates. A "G" is added to the serial number. ...END... ``` ## ADs (7, in force first) - [AD 2026-03-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-03-04): Elevator Structure · Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau Standard-Cirrus. Effective Apr 9, 2026 - [AD 2022-06-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-06-04): Flight Control System · Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau JANUS, Mini-Nimbus HS-7, Nimbus-2 and 1 more. Effective May 9, 2022 - [AD 99-03-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-03-01): Tailplane Locking Hook · Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau JANUS, Mini-Nimbus HS-7, Nimbus-2 and 1 more. Effective Mar 12, 1999 - [AD 97-08-06 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-08-06-R1): Quick Connectors · Alexander Schleicher AS-K 13, AS 12, ASK 21 and 39 more. Effective Aug 1, 1997 - [AD 83-16-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/83-16-02): Air Brake Drive Lever · Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau Standard-Cirrus. Effective Aug 24, 1983 - [AD 76-11-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/76-11-03): Tow Release Mechanism · Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau Standard-Cirrus. Effective Jun 10, 1976 - [AD 76-09-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/76-09-10): Aileron Control System · Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau Standard-Cirrus. Effective May 20, 1976 ## Registered aircraft by registry model (OpenAirDocs) - [Schempp-Hirth STANDARD CIRRUS](https://openairdocs.org/model/schempp-hirth-standard-cirrus): 64 aircraft (registry code 38019VE) - [Burkhart Grob Flugzeugbau STANDARD CIRRUS](https://openairdocs.org/model/burkhart-grob-flugzeugbau-standard-cirrus): 1 aircraft (registry code 1660210) --- 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.