TCDS G3EU

Type certificate data sheet · Sezione Sperimentale Volvo A Vela · Aircraft · Glider

Holder
Sezione Sperimentale Volvo A Vela
Revision
0
Revised
March 13, 1964
Status
Current
Product
Aircraft · Glider
Certification basis
CAR 10
Models
1

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ModelAlso known asNote
EC 40

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Page No. 1 2 Rev. No. - - FEDERAL AVIATION AGENCY G3EU S.S.V.V. EC 40 March 13, 1964 TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET NO. G3EU This data sheet which is a part of type certificate No. G3EU prescribes conditions and limitations under which the product for which the type certificate was issued meets the airworthiness requirements of the Civil Air Regulations. Type Certificate Holder Sezione Sperimentale Volo a Vela (SSVV) Via le Aviazione 65, Milano, Italy. I. Model EC 40 approved March 9, 1964 Airspeed limits (IAS) Glide or dive 89 kts (still air) 102 m.p.h. " " " 72 kts (rough air) 83 m.p.h. Airbrakes extended 89 kts (still air) 102 m.p.h. " " 72 kts (rough air) 83 m.p.h. Airplane tow 72 kts 83 m.p.h. C.G. range 1172 lbs. (+92.52) to (+96.46) 908 " (+92.52) to (+98.82) with linear variation between. Datum Glider nose Leveling means Tangent to lower surface of wing rib 2:2° nose down Maximum weight 1172 lbs. No. of seats 2 (+47.24), (+86.61) Baggage None Control surface Movements Elevator Up 25° + 2° down 25° + 2° Rudder Right 34° + 2° left 34° + 2° Ailerons Up 28° + 2° down 21° + 2° Serial Nos. eligible An Italian Certificate of Airworthiness for Export endorsed as noted under "Certification basis" must be submitted for each individual glider for which applciation for certification is made. Certification basis CAR 10. Type Certificate No. G3EU issued March 9, 1964 Date of Application for Type Certificate May 24, 1963 Each glider and any replacement part manufactured in Italy must be identified as imported. A U.S. Airworthiness Certificate may be issued on the basis of a Certificate of Airworthiness for Export signed by a representative of the Registro Aeronautico Italiano, containing the following statement: "The glider covered by this certificate has been examined and found to comply with Type Certificate No. G3EU and BCAR Sect. E (issued May 16, 1960) which has been determined to be equivalent to CAR 5. Equipment Non cloud flying and Acrobatic: safety harness, airspeed indicator and altimeter. Cloud flying: above items plus: turn and bank indicator, compass and variometer. G3EU 2 NOTE 1. Current weight and balance report, including list of equipment included in certificated empty weight, and loading instructions when necessary, must be in the glider at the time of original certification and at all times thereafter. NOTE 2. The following placards must be installed in full view of the pilot: "Max speed (Vne) still air 89 kts (102 m.p.h.) (airbrakes extended or closed) Max speed rough air 72 kts (82 m.p.h.) Max speed aero tow 72 kts (82 m.p.h.) "Permitted acrobatics: looping: entry speed 81 kts (93 m.p.h.) chandelle: " " 70 kts (80 m.p.h.) spin: " " 33 kts (38 m.p.h.) tight turns Max. 3.5 g. All other acrobatics are prohibited." "Night flying is prohibited" "Auto/winch tow is prohibited" ...END...