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- May 29, 2015
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| Model | Also known as | Note |
|---|---|---|
| GROB G 109B | Formerly Burkhart Grob Luft-Und | |
| GROB G 109 | Formerly Burkhart Grob Luft-Und |
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
G43EU
Revision 6
Grob Aircraft AG
GROB G 109
GROB G 109B
May 29, 2015
TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET No. G43EU
This data sheet, which is part of Type Certificate No. G43EU 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: GROB Aircraft AG
Lettenbachstrasse 9
86874 Tussenhausen-Mattsies
Germany
Type Certificate Holder Record: Grob Aerospace GmbH i.l. transferred TC G43EU to GROB Aircraft AG on
February 2009.
Grob Aerospace GmbH transferred TC G43EU to Grob Aerospace GmbH i.l.
on August 2008.
Burkhart Grob Luft – und Raumfahrt GmbH & Co. KG transferred TC G43EU
to Grob Aerospace GmbH on December 2006.
GROB-WERKE GMBH & Co. KG transferred TC G43EU to Burkhart Grob
Luft – und Raumfahrt GmbH & Co. KG on November 1989.
I. Model GROB G 109, Self-Launching (Powered) Glider, Utility Category, approved 9 August 1982
Engine. Limbach L 2000 1.A
Fuel. Aviation gasoline 100LL or minimum ROZ 96 octane
Engine Limits. For all operations 3400 r.p.m. (80 hp)
Propeller and Propeller Limits. Hoffman HO-V 62-R/L 160 T
Diameter range maximum 65 in
minimum 61 in
(No further reductions permitted)
Blade Angle settings - 3 fixed positions: start, cruise, and feather
Spinner: Hoffman VP 30-81
Airspeed Limits (IAS). Maximum Airspeeds in calm air
VNE (never exceed) kts mph km/h
0 - 6500 ft 130 149 240
6,501-10,000 ft 122 140 225
10,001-13,000 ft 116 133 214
13,001-16,500 ft 110 126 203
16,501-20,000 ft 104 119 192
With Airbrakes extended 130 149 240
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Airspeed Limits (IAS), cont’d.
Vb (in rough air) 100 115 185
VA (maneuvering) 100 115 185
C.G. Range. 15.0 in. to 18.3 in. (380 mm to 465 mm) aft of datum.
Empty Weight C.G. See Flight Manual
Datum. Wing leading edge at root rib
Leveling Means. Level on top surface of fuselage between 20 in. in front of vertical stabilizer,
see Flight Manual.
Maximum Weight. 1820 lbs (825 kg)
Minimum Crew One pilot
No. of Seats. Two, (3.6 in. (90 mm) aft of datum).
Maximum Baggage. 44 lbs (39 in. aft of datum).
Fuel Capacity. Total: 21.1 U.S. gal. (41 in. aft of datum) (See Note 1.)
Oil capacity 2.6 qt. total (54 in. forward of datum)
Control Surface Movements. Aileron: Up 4.21 ± 0.40 in. (107 ± 10 mm)
Measurement radius 9.5 in. (242 mm) on inboard of aileron
Down 2.50 +0.20/-0.40 (63 +5/-10 mm)
Stabilizer: Up 4.3 ± 0.45 in. (108 ± 12 mm)
Measurement radius 11.0 in. (282 mm) on middle of stabilizer
Down 3.9 ± 0.40 in. (97 ± 10 mm)
Rudder: Left 8.6 ± 0.60 in. (215 ± 15 mm)
Measurement radius 16.4 in. (420 mm) on bottom of rudder
Right 8.6 ± 0.60 in. (215 ± 15 mm)
Trim: Up 1.6 ± 0.20 in. (40 ± 5 mm)
Measurement radius 4.0 in. (100 mm) on inboard of trim tab
Down 1.2 ± 0.20 in. (31 ± 5 mm)
All measured from hinge line. (See GROB G 109 Instructions for Continued
Airworthiness).
Serial Nos. Eligible. See Import Requirements
II. Model GROB G 109B, Self-Launching (Powered) Glider, Utility Category, approved 2 April 1984
(Similar to G 109 except for engine, wing, and cockpit configuration)
Engine. GROB 2500 E 1
Fuel. Aviation gasoline 100LL or minimum ROZ 96 octane
Engine Limits. For all operations 3400 r.p.m. (80 hp)
Propeller and Propeller Limits. Hoffman HO-V 62-R/L 160 BT
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Propeller and Propeller Limits, cont’d.
Diameter range maximum 63 in
minimum 62.5 in
(No further reductions permitted)
Blade Angle settings - 3 fixed positions: start, cruise, and feather
Spinner: Hoffman VP 30-82
Airspeed Limits (IAS). Maximum Airspeeds in calm air
VNE (never exceed) kts mph km/h
0- 6500 ft 130 149 240
6,501-10,000 ft 122 140 225
10,001-13,000 ft 116 133 214
13,001-16,500 ft 110 126 203
16,501-20,000 ft 104 119 192
With Airbrakes extended 130 149 240
Vb (in rough air) 92 106 170
VA (maneuvering) 92 106 170
C.G. Range. 11.1 in. to 16.8 in. (232 mm to 427 mm) aft of datum.
Empty Weight C.G. See Flight Manual
Datum. Wing leading edge at span distance of 4.3 ft 91.3 M) out of oblique wing-
fuselage fairing.
Leveling Means. Level on edge of door frame. (See flight manual.)
Maximum Weight. 1874 lbs (850 kg)
Minimum Crew One pilot
No. of Seats. Two, 3.3 in. (83 mm) aft of datum.
Maximum Baggage. 44 lbs (39 kg) (28.3 in. aft of datum).
Fuel Capacity. Total: 26.4 U.S. gal. (39.4 in. aft of datum) (See Note 1.)
Oil capacity 3.7 qt. total (58.3 in. forward of datum)
Control Surface Movements. Aileron: Up 4.0 ± 0.40 in. (102 ± 10 mm)
Measurement radius 9.25 in. (235 mm) on inboard of aileron
Down 2.0 ± 0.20 (51 ± 5 mm)
Stabilizer: Up 4.4 ± 0.43 in. (112 ± 11 mm)
Measurement radius 11.54 in. (293 mm) on middle of stabilizer
Down 4.0 ± 0.40 in. (102 ± 10 mm)
Rudder: Left 8.3 ± 0.60 in. (210 ± 15 mm)
Measurement radius 16.54 in. (420 mm) on bottom of rudder
Right 8.3 ± 0.60 in. (210 ± 15 mm)
Trim: Up 0.94 ± 0.16 in. (24 ± 4 mm)
Measurement radius 2.68 in. (68 mm) on inboard of trim tab
Down 0.94 ± 0.16 in. (24 ± 4 mm)
All measured from hinge line. (See GROB G 109B Instructions for Continued
Airworthiness).
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Serial Nos. Eligible. See Import Requirements
Data Pertinent to all Models
Certification Basis. FAR 21.23, 21.29, and 21.50 effective February 1, 1965, Amendment 21-1
through 21-53.
For Model GROB G 109
Compliance with FAR 21.23 has been shown utilizing the provisions of
Advisory Circular 21.23-1, dated 12 January, 1981, Section 5, paragraph a.
The airworthiness requirements met under this provision are the Joint
Airworthiness Requirements for Sailplanes and Powered Sailplanes (JAR22)
dated 1 April, 1980, and Section 5, paragraph (e)(6) of Advisory Circular
21.23-1 dated 12 January, 1981. FAR 23.471, 23.473, 23.477, 23.479, 23.481,
23.483, 23.485, 23.493, and 23.497 in effect on 23 June, 1981.
Type Certificate No. G43EU issued 9 August, 1982.
Date of Application for Type Certificate 23 June, 1981.
For Model GROB G 109B
Compliance with FAR 21.23 has been shown utilizing the provisions of
Advisory Circular 21.23-1, dated 12 January, 1981, Section 5, paragraph a.
The airworthiness requirements met under this provision are the Joint
Airworthiness Requirements for Sailplanes and Powered Sailplanes (JAR22)
dated 1 April, 1980, including Amendments 1 through 2, and Section 5,
paragraph (e)(6) of Advisory Circular 21.23-1 dated 12 January, 1981. FAR
23.471, 23.473, 23.477, 23.479, 23.481, 23.483, 23.485, 23.493, and 23.497 in
effect on 11 November, 1983.
Type Certificate No. G43EU issued 2 April, 1984.
Date of Application for Type Certificate 11 November, 1983.
For all Models
The German Airworthiness Authority, the Luftfahrt -Bundesamt (LBA),
originally type certificated glider Models GROB G 109, and GROB G 109B
under i ts Type Certi f i cate No. 817. The FAA validated these products under
U.S. Type Certi f i cate No. G43EU. Ef f ecti ve September 28, 2003, the European
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) began oversight of these products on behalf
of Germany. EA SA rel eased Type Certi f i cate No. EASA.A.249 for these glider
models but at this time, EAS A has mai ntai ned the L BA Type Certi f i cate Data
Sheet No. 817.
Import Requirements. For Model GROB G 109
Model G 109 gliders: Serial numbers 6001 through 6159 are eligible for a U.S.
Standard Airworthiness Certificate when:
1) Either:
(a) The FAA inspector is provided with the original Export
Certificate of Airworthiness issued by a representative of
the German Civil Aviation Authority, the LBA, on
behalf of the European Community, 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 G43EU and is in a condition for safe
operation.”
Or,
(b) The glider has been modified in accordance with the
LBA approved GROB Technical Information TM817-5.
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Import Requirements, cont’d.
2) The glider is found to be in condition for safe operation by the
FAA inspector.
3) All other import requirements for the G 109 of this TCDS are
satisfied.
Modifications pre-dating the issuance of this Type Certificate and not included
in paragraph 1 and 2 of this note, and modifications dated after the issuance of
this Type Certificate not covered by note contained in the Service Information
paragraph of this Type Certificate must be assumed not to be approved under
this Type Certificate.
For Model GROB G 109B
Model G 109B gliders: Serial numbers 6200 through 6445, and 6501 through
6579, except 6577 (fatigue test vehicle) are eligible for a U.S. Standard
Airworthiness Certificate when:
1) Either:
(a) The FAA inspector is provided with the original Export
Certificate of Airworthiness issued by a representative of
the German Civil Aviation Authority, the LBA on behalf
of the European Community, 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 G43EU
and is in a condition for safe operation.”
Or,
(b) The glider has been modified in accordance with the
LBA approved GROB Technical Information TM817-
14.
2) The glider is found to be in condition for safe operation by the
FAA inspector.
3) All other import requirements for the G 109B of this TCDS are
satisfied.
Modifications pre-dating the issuance of this Type Certificate and not included
in paragraph 1 and 2 of this note, and modifications dated after the issuance of
this Type Certificate not covered by note contained in the Service Information
paragraph of this Type Certificate must be assumed not to be approved under
this Type Certificate.
Equipment. For Model GROB G 109
The equipment approved for the GROB G 109 is listed in the GROB G 109
Master Equipment.
The Required Equipment for the kinds of Approved Operations are listed in the
LBA approved GROB Flight Manual, dated 15 June, 1982. LBA approved
GROB G 109 Flight Manual, dated 15 June, 1982, is required.
For Model GROB G 109B
The equipment approved for the GROB G 109B is listed in the GROB G 109B
Master Equipment List dated 21 November, 1983.
The Required Equipment for the kinds of Approved Operations are listed in the
LBA approved GROB G 109B Flight Manual, LBA approved 1 February,
1984. GROB G 109B Flight Manual, LBA approved 1 February, 1984, is
required.
Service Information. Each of the documents listed below may state that it is approved by the
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) or – for approvals made before
September 28, 2003 – by the German Airworthiness Authority (LBA).
• Service bulletins
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Service Information, cont’d.
• Structural repair manuals
• Vendor manuals
• Aircraft flight manuals
• Overhaul and maintenance manuals
The FAA accepts such documents and considers them FAA-approved for type
design data unless one of the following conditions exist:
• The documents change the limitations, performance, or procedures of the
FAA approved manuals.
The FAA uses the post type validation procedures to approve these documents.
The FAA may delegate case-by-case approval to EASA on behalf of the FAA
for the U.S. type certificate. If this is the case it will be noted on the document.
Available Documents for Model GROB G 109:
Flight Manual, LBA Approved 15 June, 1982.
Instructions for Continued Airworthiness dated 5 April, 1982.
Available Documents for Model GROB G 109:B
Flight Manual, LBA Approved 1 February, 1983.
Instructions for Continued Airworthiness dated 1 October, 1983.
NOTES
NOTE 1. Current weight and balance data including list of equipment included in
the certificated empty weight, and loading instructions, when necessary, must
be provided for each glider at the time of original certification, and at all times
thereafter. The certificated empty weight and corresponding center of gravity
locations must include the following:
For Model GROB G 109
a) Unusable fuel of 3 lb. (41 in. aft of datum).
b) Undrainable engine oil of o.2 lb. (54 in. forward of datum)
For Model GROB G 109B
a) Unusable fuel of 3 lb. (34.4 in. aft of datum).
b) Undrainable engine oil of o.1 lb. (58.3. forward of datum)
NOTE 2. The placards listed in section II of the LBA approved GROB G 109 or GROB
G 109B Flight Manual must be displayed.
NOTE 3. Section 6 of the GROB G 109/G 109B Instructions for Continued
Airworthiness (LBA Approved 15 June, 1982 for Model G 109 and 1 October,
1983, for Model G 109B) specifies mandatory replacement times, structured
inspection intervals, and related structural procedures. The Airworthiness
Limitations may not be changed without FAA approval.
NOTE 4. All external portions of the powered glider exposed to sunlight must be
painted white except wing tips, nose of fuselage and rudder.
NOTE 5. Removed.
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