# TCDS G38EU: Glasflugel - Type: Type certificate data sheet - Status: Current - Holder: Glasflugel - Revision: 0 - Revised: June 21, 1978 - Product: Aircraft, Glider - Certification basis: Part 21 - Registered aircraft: 26, by the registry models matched to it (OpenAirDocs) - Data sheet PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/24/7a/247a40e6da2b90b4c215f8c82ca2150962f89c7016d194c8f9bcbde8084a1947 - FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/613FDABBCD6A223A85256720004CDF7F.0001 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/tcds/G38EU ## Models (1) As the data sheet lists them. - Mosquito ## 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 3 4 Rev. No. - - - - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION G38EU Glasflugel Mosquito June 21, 1978 TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET NO.G38EU This data sheet which is a part of Type Certificate No. G38EU 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. Glasflugel Holighaus und Hillenbrand GmbH & Co. KG 7318 Lenningen/Wurtt.1 Federal Republic of Germany I. Model Mosquito sailplane, approved June 21, 1978 Airspeed Limits (I.A.S.). VNE(Never exceed) Up to 13000 ft MSL 135 kts 155 mph 13000 - 24000 ft MSL 113 kts 130 mph 24000 - 36000 ft MSL 92 kts 106 mph VA (Maneuvering) 108 kts 124 mph VB (Extreme turbulence) 108 kts 124 mph VFE (Never Exceed, flap setting +1, +2) 108 kts 124 mph VW (Winch Tow, Auto Tow) 81 kts 93 mph VT (Aerotow) 81 kts 93 mph C.G. Range. (+9.25 in.) to (+14.17 in.) at all weights rear of reference point Empty Weight C.G. Range. See Flight Manual Pages 56, 57, and 61. Datum. Wing leading edge measured 16.73 in. outboard of fuselage center line. Leveling Means. Slope of rear top surface of fuselage 100 to 5.2 tail down. Maximum Weight. 992 lb. (450 kg) 838 lb. (380 kg) for aerobatics Maximum Weight of Water Ballast. 254 lb. (115 kg) Moment arm 12.44 in aft of Datum Point Number of Seats. 1 (at -17.56 in., most aft position for pilot weight of 143 lb., at -14.65 in, most aft position for pilot weight of 243 lb.) Storage Compartment. Max. load 22 lb. including all installed equipment. G38EU 2 Control Surface Movements. Elevator Up and down 1.61 in + 0.197 in. measuring distance from control-surface axis 5.43 in. Rudder Right 4.61 in. + 0.35 in. Left 4.61 in. + 0.35 in. measuring distance from control-surface axis 10.63 in. Aileron at flap setting ø Up 1.30 in. + 0.12 in. Down 0.55 in. + 0.08 in. measuring distance from control-surface axis 3.19 in. Flaps setting -2: 0.79 in. + 0.098 in. setting +2: 1.16 in. + 0.098 in. measuring distance from control-surface axis 5.55 in. Airbrakes Airbrake leading edge up 4.72 in + 0.197 in. measuring distance from airbrake-axis 4.72 in. Weak Link for Towing. 1433 lb. (Airplane/Auto/Winch Tow) Serial Numbers Eligible. A Federal Republic of Germany Certificate of Aiworthiness for Export endorsed as noted below under "Import Requirements" must be submitted for each individual glider for which application for standard airworthiness certification is made. Import Requirements. A U.S. Standard Airworthiness Certificate may be issued on the basis of a Certificate of Airworthiness for Export signed by a representative of the Federal Republic of Germany Luftfahrt Bundesamt (LBA), containing the following statement: "The glider covered by this certificate has been examined, tested, and found to conform to the type design approved under FAA Type Certificate No. G38EU and is in condition for safe operation". Mosquito Serial Nos. 1 through 92 are eligible for a U.S. Standard Airworthiness Certificate when modified in accordance with LBA-approved Glasflugel Technical Note 303-1 and other import requirements of this TCDS are satisfied. Certification Basis. FAR 21.29 and 21.23, effective February 1, 1965. Type Certificate issued on June 21, 1978. Application for Type Certificate June 3, 1976. Validation Basis. Type Certificate G38EU was issued pursuant to FAR 21.29(a)(ii) in validation of the Luftfahrt Bundesamt (LBA) certification of compliance with the Federal Republic of Germany "Airworthiness Requirements for Sailplanes", Edition: October 1975, which were found to provide a level of safety equivalent to the aforementioned FAA certification basis. Equipment. The basic required equipment as prescribed in the applicable airworthiness regulations (see Certification Basis) must be installed in the glider for standard airworthiness certification. In addition, and as listed on the Master Equipment List No. 1, LBA-approved February 24, 1978, the following equipment must be installed: 1. Instruments (non-cloud flying): (a) Airspeed indicator marked as follows: Red Radial and placard 13000 ft. 135 kts 155 mph 24000 ft. 113 kts 130 mph 36000 ft. 92 kts 106 mph Yellow Arc 124 mph 155 mph 108 kts 135 kts Green Arc 58 mph 124 mph 51 kts 108 kts White Arc 48 mph 124 mph 42 kts 108 kts Yellow Mark 46 kts 53 mph (b) Altimeter (c) Magnetic Compass 3 G38EU 2. Additional Instruments for cloud flying: (a) Turn and bank indicator (b) Variometer 3. "Mosquito" Flight and Service Manual approved by the LBA (West Germany) February 24, 1978, or later approved revisions. 4. Parachute, or a cushion with a thickness of 4 in. in compressed state. 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 the original airworthiness certification. NOTE 2. The following information must be provided on placards 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: (a) Airspeed indicator (b) Altimeter (c) Magnetic compass (d) Turn and bank (e) Variometer" (3) "The following acrobatic maneuvers are approved and the limitations, minimum equipment and procedures for acrobatic flight are given in the LBA, February 1978. approved Airplane Flight Manual or later revisions. Spin: Entry speed VIN 37 mph (32 knots) NMAX +3g to 4g Note: Height loss on spin 80 - 100 m (260 - 330 ft.) + pull out Inside Loop: Entry speed VIN 108 kts (124 mph) NMAX : + 3g to + 4g Stall Turn (Hammerhead): Entry speed 108 kts (124 mph) NMAX : + 3g V vertical climb 65 kts (75 mph) Lazy Eight: Entry speed VIN = 97 kts (112 mph) NMAX = 3.5g Aerobatic maneuvers are only approved without water ballast and maximum weight 838 lb. (380 kg) (4) "Night flying is prohibited" (5) "Maneuvering speed 108 kts 124 mph Airplane tow speed 81 kts 93 mph Auto-winch tow speed 81 kts 93 mph Stall speed-dive brakes closed 43 kts 50 mph Maximum speed at positive flap settings 108 kts 124 mph" (6) "Maximum weight: 992 lb" (7) "Weak Link - Airplane/Auto/Winch Tow 1433 lb. G38EU 4 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 color. NOTE 4. Information essential for the proper operation, maintenance, inspection and repair of the glider is contained in the Glasflugel "Flight-and Service Manual, Sailplane Type Mosquito. Glasflugel should be consulted for all major repairs. NOTE 5. The following release-manuals belong to the Sailplane: Operation and maintenance instruction for towing hook "Bugkupplung E 72 and E 75", Edition May 1975. Operation and maintenance instruction for towing hook "Sonderkupplung S 72 and SH 72", Edition May 1975. .....END..... ``` ## ADs (6, in force first) - [AD 2020-19-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-19-12): Equipment/Furnishing · Glasflugel Club Libelle 205, H 301 Libelle, H 301B Libelle and 4 more. Effective Oct 22, 2020 - [AD 2012-15-07 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-15-07-R1): Flight Controls · Glasflugel Club Libelle 205, Kestrel, Mosquito and 1 more. Effective Sep 25, 2012 - [AD 2004-08-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-08-14): Rudder actuator arm · Glasflugel Club Libelle 205 and Mosquito. Effective May 28, 2004 - [AD 96-03-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-03-12): Canopy System · Glasflugel Mosquito. Effective Apr 1, 1996 - [AD 2018-21-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-21-04) (historical): Equipment/Furnishing · Glasflugel Club Libelle 205, H 301 Libelle, H 301B Libelle and 4 more. Effective Nov 13, 2018 - [AD 2012-15-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-15-07) (historical): Flight Controls · Glasflugel Club Libelle 205, Kestrel, Mosquito and 1 more. Effective Sep 11, 2012 ## Registered aircraft by registry model (OpenAirDocs) - [Glasflugel MOSQUITO](https://openairdocs.org/model/glasflugel-mosquito): 26 aircraft (registry code 3800350) - [Glasflugel Aerosport MOSQUITO](https://openairdocs.org/model/glasflugel-aerosport-mosquito): 0 aircraft (registry code 056294B) --- 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.