# TCDS G3WE: Peterson Sailplane Corporation - Type: Type certificate data sheet - Status: Current - Holder: Peterson Sailplane Corporation - Revision: 1 - Revised: May 1, 1976 - Product: Aircraft, Glider - Certification basis: Part 23 - Registered aircraft: 2, by the registry models matched to it (OpenAirDocs) - Data sheet PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/21/6a/216a6935585fa2cd1c85eff510f4f2c5d6475fa5d5cfe999ca90ee4a728c5ff6 - FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/8B7261470F10836185256721004E3F30.0001 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/tcds/G3WE ## Models (1) As the data sheet lists them. - J-4 ## 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. 1 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION G3WE Revision 1 Peterson J-4 May 1, 1976 TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET NO. G3WE Type Certificate Holder Peterson Sailplane Corporation 24250 Valley Street Newhall, California 91321 I - Model J-4, Approved 6 February 1973 Type Utility Glider Airspeed limits Vd - Design Dive Speed 140 MPH (122 knots) (EAS) Vg - Design Glide Speed 140 MPH (122 knots) Vne - Never Exceed Speed 120 MPH (104 knots) Vta - Aero Tow Speed 86 MPH (75 knots) Va - Maneuvering Speed 88 MPH (77 knots) Vsp - Vmax for spoiler Operation 88 MPH (77 knots) C.G. range 97.0 to 101.0 at 804 lbs. 97.0 to 102.2 at 724 lbs. and less. Straight line variation between points given. Datum Nose of Fuselage (100 inches forward of main wheel axle). Leveling means Level the top of the fuselage at STA 160. Maximum weight 804 lbs. Minimum Crew One. Number of Seats One. Baggage None. Control surface movements Elevator Up 7.0 in. min.; Down 6.0 in. min. (trailing edge movement from faired position) Rudder Right 7.0 in. min.; Left 7.0 in. min. (trailing edge movement from faired position) Spoilerons Up 60° + 5°; Down Flush Spoilers Up 80° + 10°; Down Flush Serial Nos. eligible 001 and up. Certification Basis FAR 23 effective 1 February 1965 with Amendments 23-1 through 23-6 and Amendment 23-8; FAR 21 dated 1 February 1965 with Amendments 21- 1 through 21- 38 and Glider Criteria Handbook, 1962. Production Basis None. Prior to original airworthiness certification of each sailplane, an FAA representative must perform a detailed inspection for workmanship, materials, and conformity with approved technical data, and a check of the flight characteristics. Poly Industries, Ontario, California is producing this aircraft under a licensing arrangement with Peterson Sailplane Corporation, the type certificate holder. G3WE 2 Equipment The basic required equipment as prescribed in the applicable airworthiness regulations (see certification basis) must be installed in the Sailplane for certification. In addition the following items are required. (A) FAA approved Flight Manual dated 6 February 1973, or subsequent revisions thereto. (B) Set of ballast weights in accordance with Peterson Sailplane Corporation Drawing 4-20043. NOTE 1. Current weight and balance report including list of equipment in certificated empty weight, and such loading instruction when necessary must be provided for each sailplane at the time of original certification. NOTE 2. All placards required in the approved sailplane flight manual must be installed in the appropriate locations. NOTE 3. Information necessary for the proper maintenance of the sailplane is contained in Peterson Model J-4 Maintenance Manual which must be made available to the owner at the time of delivery of the sailplane. NOTE 4. All external fiberglass portions of the fuselage exposed to the sunlight must be white except for a minimum amount of light shaded markings. ...END... ``` ## ADs None name its models. ## Registered aircraft by registry model (OpenAirDocs) - [Peterson J4](https://openairdocs.org/model/peterson-j4): 1 aircraft (registry code 056030N) - [Peterson Sailplane-Poly Ind. J-4](https://openairdocs.org/model/peterson-sailplane-poly-ind-j-4): 1 aircraft (registry code 6820502) - [Peterson Sailplane J-4](https://openairdocs.org/model/peterson-sailplane-j-4): 0 aircraft (registry code 6820102) --- 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.