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- Part 21
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| Model | Also known as | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Calif A21 | Formerly Caproni | |
| Calif A21S | Formerly Caproni |
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
G29EU
Revision 4
CAPRONI
"Calif" A21
"Calif" A21S
March 1, 2012
TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET No. G29EU
This data sheet which is part of Type Certificate No. G29EU 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 Agusta S.p.A.
Via Giovanni Agusta 520
21017 Cascina Costa Samarate (VA)
Italy
Type Certificate Ownership Record
(1) This TC was considered not valid by the state of design on April 6, 2011, and has been replaced by
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Specific Airworthiness Specification (SAS) number
EASA.SAS.A.118, issued April 6, 2011. Only standard airworthiness certificates issued prior to
March 1, 2012 are valid.
(2) Future unsafe conditions existing in the aircraft may result in the revocation of the airworthiness
certificates of the aircraft if there is no entity to comply with 14 CFR § 21.99(a), “Required design
changes.”
(3) Replacement parts may not be available in the future.
I. Model "Calif" A21 Glider, approved May 30, 1973.
Airspeed Limits (I.A.S.)
Never exceed speed 156 m.p.h. (136 knots)
Maximum air brakes operating speed 156 m.p.h. (136 knots)
Maximum maneuvering and rough air speed 105 m.p.h. (91 knots)
Maximum flap speed (with any flap setting below the 8
"UP" setting)
100 m.p.h. (86 knots)
Maximum landing gear extension speed 100 m.p.h. (86 knots)
Maximum aero-tow speed 87 m.p.h. (75 knots)
C.G. Range (+87.1 inches) to (98.0 inches)
Empty Weight C.G. Range None
Datum 78.7 inches forward of wing leading edge at root.
Leveling Means Template P/N 001 on rear top surface of fuselage (Slope 206' tail down)
Weight Limitations 1420 lb. maximum
Number of Seats 2 (at +56.4 inches)
Maximum Baggage None
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Control Surface Movements Elevator Up 18 2
(see NOTE 4) Down 7 2
Rudder Right 5.7 1/2 inches
Left 5.7 1/2 inches
Flaps Up 8 1 The flap root ribs aligns with the fuselage
Down 8 1 wing fairings when flaps are in the 8 "UP"
position.
Ailerons Up 45 3
Down 24 3
Air Brakes: The plane of the spoilers on the upper wing surface rotates 76 when air
brakes are selected. Flap sections are driven down by spoilers.
Weak Link for Towing 1200 lb. max.
II. Model "Calif" A21S Glider, approved July 13, 1976.
(Similar to "Calif" A21 except for: horizontal a nd vertical tail, trim device, flap down setting.)
Airspeed Limits (I.A.S.)
Never exceed speed 156 m.p.h. (136 knots)
Maximum air brakes operating speed 156 m.p.h. (136 knots)
Maximum maneuvering and rough air speed 105 m.p.h. (91 knots)
Maximum flap speed (with any flap setting below the 8
UP setting)
98 m.p.h. (84 knots)
Maximum landing gear extension speed 100 m.p.h. (86 knots)
Maximum aero-tow speed 87 m.p.h. (75 knots)
C.G. Range (+87.1 inches) to (+98.0 inches)
Empty Weight C.G. Range None
Datum 78.7 inches forward of wing leading edge at root.
Leveling Means Template P/N 001 on rear top surface of fuselage (Slope 206' tail down).
Weight Limitations 1420 lb. maximum
Number of Seats 2 (at +56.4 inches)
Maximum Baggage None
Control Surface Movements Elevator Up 30 3
Down 25 3
Rudder Right 26 2
Left 26 2
Flaps Up 8 1 The flap root ribs aligns with the fuselage
Down 12 2 wing fairings when flaps are in the 8 "UP"
position.
Ailerons Up 45 3
Down 24 3
Air Brakes: The plane of the spoilers on the upper wing surface rotates 76 when air
brakes are selected. Flap sections are driven down by spoilers.
Weak Link for Towing 1200 lb. max.
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DATA PERTINENT TO ALL MODELS
Serial Numbers Eligible Only those aircraft serials hol ding a standard airworthiness certificate issued prior to
March 1, 2012 are eligible.
The Registro Aeronautico Italiano Certifi cate of Airworthiness for Export endorsed as
noted below under "Import Requirements" mu st be submitted for each individual glider
for which application for standard airworthiness certification is made.
Certification Basis FAR 21.29 and FA R 21.23, effective 1 February 1965.
Type Certificate No. G29EU, issued 30 May 1973.
Date of Application for Type Certificate: 18 September 1970.
Validation Basis Type Certificate No. G29EU was issued pursuant to FAR 21.29(a)(1)(ii), effective
1 December 1969, in validation of the Regist ro Aeronautico Italiano's certification of
compliance with the British Ci vil Airworthiness Requirements, Section E, Issue 2, dated
16 May 1960 (Italian Certification Basis) whic h was found to provide a level of safety
equivalent to the aforemen tioned FAA Certification Basis.
Import Requirements None elig ible after March 1, 2012.
Previous to this date:
A U.S. airworthiness certificate may be issued on the basis of a Certificate of
Airworthiness for Export signed by a represen tative of the Registro Aeronautico Italiano,
containing the following statement:
a) For the Model "Calif" A21
"The glider covered by this certificat e has been examined, tested, and found to
conform to the type design approved unde r FAA Certificate No. G29EU and is in a
condition for safe operation".
In addition, for glider Serial Nu mber 201, 204, 205, 206, 207, and 208, as
applicable, the glider must be modi fied in accordance with the following Caproni-
Vizzola Service Bulletins before origin al Standard Airworthiness Certification:
(1) Service Bulletin No. 72-02, RAI-a pproved on 3 January 1973 for modification
of the landing gear retraction lever. (Not applicable to S/N 208).
(2) Service Bulletin No. 72-03, RAI-approved on 3 January 1973 to ensure correct
angular travel of the ailerons. (Not applicable to S/N 208).
(3) Service Bulletin No. 72-04, RAI-approved on 3 January 1973 to provide a
means to visually inspect the fin front attachment.
b) For the Model "Calif" A21S
"The glider covered by this certificat e has been examined, tested, and found to
conform to the type design approved under FAA Type Certificate No. G29EU and
is in a condition for safe operation".
Service Information Service bulletins, structural repa ir manuals, aircraft flight manuals, and overhaul and
maintenance manuals, which contain a st atement that the document is Registro
Aeronautico Italiano (RAI) approved, are accepted by the FAA and are considered FAA
approved. These approvals pertain to the type design only.
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Equipment The basic required equipm ent as prescribed in the applicable airworthiness regulations
(See Certification Basis) must be installe d in the glider for standard airworthiness
certification.
In addition the following equipment must be installed:
A. For the Model "Calif" A21
(1) Instruments (non-cloud flying):
a) Airspeed indicator marked as follows:
Red Radial 156 m.p.h. (136 knots)
Yellow Arc 105-156 m.p.h. (91-136 knots)
Green Arc 43.5-105 m.p.h. (38-91 knots)
White Arc 39.0-100 m.p.h. (34-86 knots)
b) Altimeter
c) Magnetic Compass
(2) Additional instruments required for cloud flying:
a) Turn and Bank Indicator
b) Variometer
B. For the Model "Calif" A21S
(1) Instruments (non-cloud flying):
a) Airspeed indicator marked as follows:
Red Radial 156 m.p.h. (136 knots)
Yellow Arc 105-156 m.p.h. (91-136 knots)
Green Arc 43.5-105 m.p.h. (38-91 knots)
White Arc 39.0-98 m.p.h. (84 knots)
b) Altimeter
c) Magnetic Compass
(2) Additional instruments required for cloud flying:
a) Turn and Bank Indicator
b) Variometer
(3) RAI approved Model "Calif" A21S Flight Manual.
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.
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NOTE 2. a) The following placard must be installed in full view of the pilot:
(1) "This glider must be operated in compliance with the Operating Limitations stated in the form of
placards, markings, and manuals".
(2) "Cloud flying: permitted only when the following instruments are installed:
1) Airspeed Indicator
2) Altimeter
3) Magnetic Compass
4) Turn and Bank
5) Variometer"
(3) "The following acrobatic maneuvers are approved: Spins (Flap up), spins (airbrakes extended),
steep turns, and chandelles. Spins with flaps down are prohibited".
Recommended entry speeds:
- Steep Turns 150 km/h. 81 knots 98 m.p.h.
- Chandelles 160 km/h. 86 knots 99 m.p.h.
- Spins See Flight Manual
(4) "Night flying is prohibited".
(5) i) (For the Model "Calif" A21)
Max. Air Brakes Operating Speed 156 m.p.h. (136 knots)
Max. Maneuvering, and Rough Air Speed 105 m.p.h. (91 knots)
Max. Flap Speed 100 m.p.h. (86 knots)
Max. Landing Gear Extensi on Speed 100 m.p.h. (86 knots)
Max. Aero-Tow Speed 87 m.p.h. (75 knots)
Stall Speed - Air Brakes Extended 38.5 m.p.h. (33 knots)
The max. flap speed limit applies to all flap positions below the 8 "Up" position.
ii) (For the Model "Calif" A21S)
Max. Air Brakes Operating Speed 156 m.p.h. (136 knots)
Max. Maneuvering, and Rough Air Speed 105 m.p.h. (91 knots)
Max. Flap Speed 98 m.p.h. (84 knots)
Max. Landing Gear Extensi on Speed 100 m.p.h. (86 knots)
Max. Aero-Tow Speed 87 m.p.h. (75 knots)
Stall Speed - Air Brakes Extended 38.5 m.p.h. (33 knots)
The max. flap speed limit applies to all flap positions below the 8 UP position.
(6) "Maximum Weight: 1420 lb.
C.G. Range: 87.1 inches to 98.0 inches".
(7) "Weak Link - 1200 lb."
(8) "Auto or winch launching prohibited".
b) The following placard must be installed on the wing center carry-through section in the cabin.
"No baggage allowed"
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NOTE 3. (Reserved)
NOTE 4. a) For the Model "Calif" A21
Locations for measuring the elevator, rudder, flaps, and aileron control surface movements are given in
Table 4 of the RAI-approved "Calif" A21 Flight and Service Manual". Rigging information for the
flaps and air brake spoilers, when the flap control ha ndle is in the air brake position is given in the Calif
A21 Maintenance Manual.
b) For the Model "Calif" A21S
Locations for measuring the elevator, rudder, flap s and aileron control surface movements as well as
rigging information for the flaps and air brake spoilers when the flap control handle is in the air brake
position, are given in the Calif A21S Maintenance Manual.
NOTE 5. a) For the Model "Calif" A21
Information essential for the prope r operation, maintenance, and inspection of the glider is contained in
the RAI-approved "Calif A21 Flight and Service Manual".
b) For the Model "Calif" A21S
Information essential for the prope r operation, maintenance, and inspection of the glider is contained in
the RAI-approved "Calif A21S Flight Manual" and in the "Calif A21S Maintenance Manual".
NOTE 6. As of November 30, 1989, Caproni Vizzola Costru zioni Aeronautiche S.p.A. became a member of the
Agusta S.p.A. Group.
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