# TCDS G2EA: K & L Soaring LLC - Type: Type certificate data sheet - Status: Current - Holder: K & L Soaring LLC - Revision: 6 - Revised: November 1, 2021 - Product: Aircraft, Glider - Certification basis: Part 21 - Registered aircraft: 212, by the registry models matched to it (OpenAirDocs) - Data sheet PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/07/60/0760e7d7e8281cc52346cc471392512c80f3faa6a77e3fc4b379f6435f0e03e6 - FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID179712728120230720133933.0001 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/tcds/G2EA ## Models (4) As the data sheet lists them. - SGS 2-33AK - SGS 2-33 - SGS 2-33A - SGS 2-33B ## 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 TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION G2EA Revision 6 K & L Soaring, LLC SGS 2-33 SGS 2-33A SGS 2-33AK SGS 2-33B November 01, 2021 GLIDER DATA SHEET NO. G2EA This data sheet which is a part of type certificate No. G2EA 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 County Airport Elmira, New York 14902 I - Model SGS 2-33, 2 PCLM, Approved February 10, 1967; Model SGS 2-33A, 2 PCLM, Approved March 7, 1968; Model SGS 2-33AK, 2 PCLM, Approved April 19, 1973; Model SGS 2-33B, 2PCLM, Approved November 01, 2021. Model SGS 2-33A same as SGS 2-33 except for larger rudder with aerodynamic balance; Model SGS 2-33AK is same as Model SGS 2-33A constructed from a kit (see Note 4 for eligibility requirements); Model SGS 2-33B same as Model SGS 2-33A except for forward release assembly, nose wheel that replaces nose skid, and 5” stretch of fuselage between forward and aft seats. Type Class II, Utility Airspeed limits G.W. 1040 lb. G.W. 1080 lb. (CAS) Vne-Glide or dive 98 m.p.h. 100 m.p.h Vta-Airplane tow 98 m.p.h. 100 m.p.h Vtaw-Auto-winch tow 69 m.p.h. 70 m.p.h. C.G. range (+11.9) to (+19.8) (Fuselage Sta. 78.2 to 86.1) Maximum weight 1040 lb or 1080 lb (See NOTE 5) No. seats SGS 2-33, SGS 2-33A & SGS 2-33AK; 2 (1 at -22.54) (1 at +8.36) SGS 2-33B; 2 (1 at -27.54) (1 at +3.86 to +8.36) Baggage None Control surface movements Limits Elevator (G.W. 1040 lb) Up 23° Down 23° + 2° Elevator (G.W. 1080 lb) Up 25° + 1° Elevator (G.W. 1080 lb) Down 23° + 2° Rudder Left 30° Right 30° + 2° Aileron Up 38° Down 18° + 2° Dive Brakes Top Up 85° Bot. Down 75° + 5° Serial nos. eligible 1 and up Specifications Pertinent to All Models Datum Wing leading edge at root (Fuselage Sta. 66.3) M.A.C. 53.54 in. (L.E. of M.A.C. 2.35 in. aft of wing leading edge at root) Page No. 1 2 Rev. No. 6 6 G2EA 2 Leveling means Top of fuselage upper longeron aft of wing. Certification basis FAR 21 and Basic Glider Criteria Handbook, 1962. Date of Application for Type Certificate April 1, 1966. Type Certificate No. G2EA issued February 10, 1967. Nose wheel & forward tow hook Same as above with JAR 22.499 (al & 2), (b1&2) and JAR22. 731 (b) Production basis None Equipment: The basic equipment as prescribed in the applicable airworthiness regulations (See Certification basis) must be installed in the aircraft for certification. NOTE 1. Suitable placards to cover the various pilot and passenger weights must be installed in full view of the pilot as determined from the manufacturer's weight and balance report. NOTE 2. The following placards must be installed in full view of the pilot: (a) "Solo front seat only." (b) G.W. 1040 lb. G. W. 1080 lb. "Max. glide or dive 98 m.p.h. 100 m.p.h. Max. aero tow 98 m.p.h. 100 m.p.h. Max. auto-winch tow 69 m.p.h. 70 m.p.h. NOTE 3. Approved safety belt and shoulder harness required for each occupant. NOTE 4. Each Model SGS 2-33A glider assembled from a kit is designated Model SGS-2-33AK. These K models will be eligible for an airworthiness certificate when accompanied by an affidavit certifying that the glider is constructed in exact accordance with the approved drawings and manual, and that the parts and materials furnished by the manufacturer in the kit have been used; and further when the following inspections have been satisfactorily passed: (a) An inspection for workmanship, materials, and conformity before any covering is applied. (All woodwork may be sealed.) (b) A final inspection of the completed glider. (c) Check of flight characteristics. NOTE 5. For Models SGS 2-33 and SGS 2-33A gliders with field kit 33928-1 maximum weight is 1080 lb. For Model SGS 2-33B maximum weight is 1080 lb. NOTE 6. SGS 2-33B is the same as SGS 2-33A at 1080 G.W. with a 5" fuselage extension and nose wheel and forward tow hook and is available by K & L Soaring with retrofit. NOTE 7. For Models SGS 2-33 and SGS 2-33A the nose wheel and forward tow hook are available by K & L Soaring with retrofit. ...END... ``` ## ADs (4, in force first) - [AD 87-17-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/87-17-01): Tow Release Installation · K & L Soaring SGS 1-23, SGS 1-23D, SGS 1-23F and 25 more. Effective Aug 19, 1988 - [AD 76-13-11 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/76-13-11-R1): Aft Fuselage Longerons · K & L Soaring SGS 2-33, SGS 2-33A, SGU 2-22C and 3 more. Effective May 25, 1988 - [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 - [AD 77-23-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/77-23-10): Spar Web and Bolts · K & L Soaring SGS 2-33, SGS 2-33A and SGS 2-33AK. Effective Jun 21, 1978 ## Registered aircraft by registry model (OpenAirDocs) - [Schweizer SGS 2-33A](https://openairdocs.org/model/schweizer-sgs-2-33a): 173 aircraft (registry code 8051606) - [Schweizer SGS 2-33](https://openairdocs.org/model/schweizer-sgs-2-33): 38 aircraft (registry code 8051604) - [Schweizer SGS 2-33AK](https://openairdocs.org/model/schweizer-sgs-2-33ak): 1 aircraft (registry code 8050210) ## STCs approved under this data sheet (5) - [STC SA4503NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4503NM): Remove original cloth covering and install Ceconite covering. Ceconite Division of Poly-Fiber Inc. - [STC SA01734SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01734SE): Application of Stewart Systems synthetic fabric covering system to aircraft fuselage, wings, tail surfaces, control surfaces and related parts.. Andrew D. Humphrey - [STC SG01164CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SG01164CH): Install Cooper superflite 102 fabric.. Aviation Products Systems Inc. - [STC SG1186GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SG1186GL): Surrendered and incorporated into STC SG01164CH.. Cooper Aviation Supply Company, Inc. - [STC SG305GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SG305GL): Install full swivel tail wheel, Cronig P/N SK-1, utilizing existing mounting points, bolts and hardware.. Cronig Alvin --- 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.