# TCDS G3EA: K & L Soaring LLC - Type: Type certificate data sheet - Status: Current - Holder: K & L Soaring LLC - Revision: 4 - Revised: November 29, 2010 - Product: Aircraft, Glider - Certification basis: Part 21 - Registered aircraft: 51, by the registry models matched to it (OpenAirDocs) - Data sheet PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/dd/08/dd08120bb83847f4c06e1d904edd5becfa739f270791440f8e306dd6d2490d8d - FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/66A1948AF0B790AE8625780E005DEF73.0001 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/tcds/G3EA ## Models (2) As the data sheet lists them. - SGS 1-34 - SGS 1-34R ## 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 Rev No. 4 4 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION G3EA Revision 4 K & L Soaring, LLC SGS 1-34 SGS 1-34R November 29, 2010 GLIDER DATA SHEET NO. G3EA This data sheet, which is a part of Type Certificate No. G3EA, 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 P.O. Box 147 Elmira, New York 14902 I. - Model SGS 1-34, 1 PCLM, Approved October 16, 1969. Type Class I, High Performance Airspeed Limits (CAS ) Vne Glide or dive, dive brakes open 142 mph Vne Glide or dive, di ve brakes closed 135 mph Vta Airplane tow 115 mph Center of Gravity (+15.66) to (-19.54) (30% to 40% MAC) (C.G.) Range Maximum Weight Model SGS 1-34 840 lb. Mean Aerodynamic Chord 38.79 in. (leading edge of M. A.C. 4.02 in. aft of wing leading edge at root). No. of Seats 1 adjustable (-15.91) to (-23.91) Baggage None Control Surface Movements Elevator 28  - 31 Up 24  - 27 Down Rudder 30  - 33 Right 30  - 33 Left Aileron 30 1/2  - 33 1/2 Up 10  - 13 Down Dive brakes Upper 87  - 97 Up Lower 68  - 78 Down Serial No. Eligible 1 and up II - Model SGS 1-34R, 1 PCLM, Approved June 15, 1971 Type Class I, High Performance Airspeed Limits (CAS ) Vne Glide or dive, dive brakes open 142 mph Vne Glide or dive, di ve brakes closed 135 mph Vta Airplane tow 115 mph Center of Gravity (-15.66) to (-19.54) (30% to 40% MAC) G3EA 2 (C.G.) Range Maximum Weight Model SGS 1-34R 840 lb. Mean Aerodynamic Chord 38.79 in. (Leading edge of M.A.C. 4.02 in. aft of wing leading edge at root). No. of Seats 1 Adjustable (-15.91) to (-23.91) Baggage None Control Surface Movements Elevator 28  - 31 Up 24  - 27 Down Rudder 30  - 33 Right 30  - 33 Left Aileron 30 1/2  - 33 1/2 Up 10  - 13 Down Dive brakes Upper 87  - 97 Up Lower 68  - 78 Down Serial No. Eligible 1 and up Data Pertinent to all Models Datum Wing leading edge at root (Fuselage Sta. 79.91) Leveling Means Rivet line along si de longeron, aft of wing T.E. Certification Basis FAR 21.23 (Basic Glider Crite ria Handbook (1962)) Date of Application for Type Certificate, March 7, 1968 Glider Type Cer tificate No. G3EA issued October 16, 1969; Type Certificate No. G3EA ame nded June 15, 1971 for Model SGS 1-34R. Production Basis None Equipment The basic equipment as prescribed in the applicable airworthiness regulations (See Certification Basis) must be installed in the glider for certification. Note 1. A suitable placard to cover the maximum and minimum pilot weights must be installed in full view of the pilot as determined from the manufact urer's weight and balance report. Note 2. The following placard must be installed in full view of the pilot: "MAX. GLIDE OR DIVE, DIVE BRAKE CLOSED 135 M.P.H. MAX. AERO TOW 115 M.P.H. MAX. DIVE-BRAKE OPERATION 142 M.P.H." Note 3. An approved safety belt and s houlder harness is required for occupant. Note 4. Glider characteristics are suitable for instrument f light, and the glider may be so approved for Class I, High Performance, provided that minimum equipment required by Federal Aviation Regulations is installed and operable. Flight in clouds permissible when turn-and-bank indicator is also installed. ...END... ``` ## ADs (2, 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 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 ## Registered aircraft by registry model (OpenAirDocs) - [Schweizer SGS 1-34](https://openairdocs.org/model/schweizer-sgs-1-34): 45 aircraft (registry code 8050146) - [Schweizer SGS 1-34R](https://openairdocs.org/model/schweizer-sgs-1-34r): 6 aircraft (registry code 8050147) ## STCs approved under this data sheet (2) - [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 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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