TCDS G46EU

Page No. 1 2 3 4 Rev. No. 1 - 1 1 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION G46EU Revision 1 CENTRAIR 101, 101P 101A, 101AP July 18, 2022 TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET NO. G46EU This data sheet which is a part of T ype Certificate No. G46EU 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 CENTRAIR Aerodrome B.P.N. 44 36300 Le Blanc France I. Model Centrair 101 (Category U), approved 17 January 1984 Airspeed Limits (I.A.S.) Never Exceed (VNE) 250 km/h 135 kts 155 mph In Rough Air (VB) 170 km/h 92 kts 105 mph Aero Tow (VT) 170 km/h 92 kts 105 mph Maneuvering (VA) 170 km/h 92 kts 105 mph Winch Tow (VW) 120 km/h 65 kts 74 mph C.G. Range 9.06 to 14.76 in. (230 to 375 mm) aft of datum. Empty Weight c.g. See diagram in Section 6 of the Centrair Model 101 Flight Manual approved by the D.G.A.C. Maximum Weights Glider not equipped with water-ballast: Max. approved weight 800.3 Lbs (363 Kg) Glider equipped with water-ballast: Max. approved weight with loaded water-ballast 1003.1 Lbs (455 Kg) Max. approved weight with empty water-ballast 811.3 Lbs (368 Kg) Minimum Crew One pilot. Number of Seats One located at 25.59 in. (0.65m) in front of datum. Maximum Baggage 33 lbs (15 Kg) 7.87 in aft of datum. II. Model CENTRAIR 101P (Category U), approved 17 January 1984 Airspeed Limits (I.A.S.) Never Exceed (VNE) Without winglets 250 Km/h 135 kts 155 mph With winglets 220 Km/h 119 kts 136 mph Manuevering Speed VA 170 Km/h 92 kts 105 mph In Rough Air (VE) 170 Km/h 92 kts 105 mph Aero Tow (VT) 170 Km/h 92 kts 105 mph Wind Launching Speed (VW) 120 Km/h 65 kts 74 mph C.G. Range 9.06 to 14.76 in (230 to 375 mm) aft of datum. Empty Weight C.G. Range See diagram in section 6 of the Centrair Model 101P Flight Manual approved by the D.G.A.C. G46EU 2 II. Model CENTRAIR 101P (Category U), approved 17 January 1984 (cont’d) Maximum Weights Glider not equipped with water-ballast: 15 M version 15 M version without winglets with winglets Max. approved weight 365 Kg = 804.7 Lbs 368 Kg = 811.3 Lbs Glider equipped with water-ballast: 15 M version 15 M version without winglets with winglets Max. approved weight with loaded water ballast 455 Kg = 1003.1 Lbs 455 Kg = 1003.1 Lbs Max. approved weight with empty water ballast 370 Kg = 815.7 Lbs 373 Kg = 822.3 Lbs Minimum Crew One pilot. Number of Seats One located at 25.59 in. (0.65 m) in front of datum. Maximum Baggage 33 Lbs (15 Kg) 7.87 in aft of datum. III. Model CENTRAIR 101A (Category U), approved 17 January 1984 Airspeed Limits (I.A.S.) Never Exceed (VNE) 250 Km/h 135 kts 155 mph Maneuvering Speed (VA) 170 Km/h 92 kts 105 mph Rough Air Speed (VB) 170 Km/h 92 kts 105 mph Aero Tow Speed (VT) 170 Km/h 92 kts 105 mph Winch Launching Speed (VW) 120 Km/h 65 kts 74 mph Max. Landing Gear Extended Speed (VLE) 170 Km/h 92 kts 105 mph Max. Landing Gear Operating Speed (VLO) 170 Km/h 92 kts 105 mph C.G. Range 9.06 to 14.76 in. (230 to 375 mm) aft of datum. Empty Weight C.G. Range See diagram in section 6 of the Centrair Model 101A Flight Manual approved by the D.G.A.C. Maximum Weights Glider not equipped with water-ballast Max. approved weight 800.3 Lbs (363 Kg) Glider equipped with water-ballast Max. approved weight with loaded water-ballast 1003.1 Lbs (455 Kg) Max. approved weight with empty water-ballast 811.3 Lbs (368 Kg) Minimum Crew One pilot. Number of Seats One located at 25.59 in. (0.65 m) in front of datum. Maximum Baggage 33 Lbs (15 Kg) 7.87 in aft of datum. IV. Model CENTRAIR 101AP (Category U), approved 17 January 1984 Airspeed Limits (I.A.S) Never Exceed Speed VNE Without winglets 250 Km/h 135 kts 155 mph With winglets 220 Km/h 119 kts 136 mph Maneuvering Speed (VA) 170 Km/h 92 kts 105 mph Rough Air Speed (VB) 170 Km/h 92 kts 105 mph Aero Tow Speed (VT) 170 Km/h 92 kts 105 mph Winch Launching Speed (VW) 120 Km/h 65 kts 74 mph Max. Landing Gear extended speed (VLE) 170 Km/h 92 kts 105 mph Max. Landing Gear operating speed (VLO) 170 Km/h 92 kts 105 mph G46EU 3 C.G. Range 9.06 to 14.76 in (230 to 375 mm) aft of datum. Empty Weight C.G. Range See diagram in section 6 of the Centrair Model 101AP Flight Manual approved by the D.G.A.C. Maximum Weights Glider not equipped with water-ballast: 15 M version 15 M version without winglets with winglets Max. approved weight 365 Kg = 804.7 Lbs 368 Kg = 811.3 Lbs Glider equipped with water-ballast: 15 M version 15 M version without winglets with winglets Max. approved weight with loaded water ballast 455 Kg = 1003.1 Lbs 455 Kg = 1003.1 Lbs Max. approved weight with empty water ballast 370 Kg = 815.7 Lbs 373 Kg = 822.3 Lbs Minimum Crew One pilot. Number of Seats One located at 25.59 in. (0.65 m) in front of datum. Maximum Baggage 33 Lbs (15 Kg) 7.87 in aft of datum. DATA PERTINENT TO ALL MODELS Datum Wing leading edge at wing root. Levelling Means On top surface of fuselage tail cone, level using a gradient wedge of 45/1000. Control Surface Movements Aileron up 2.25 ± 0.20 in. (57.1 ± 5.1 mm) down 1.44 ± 0.20 in. (36.5 ± 5.2 mm) Measurement on inboard of trailing edge. Stabilizer up 2.36 ± 0.4 in. (60 ± 10 mm) down 1.97 ± 0.2 in. (50 ± 5 mm) Measurement on inboard angle of trailing edge. Rudder ± 6.30 ± 0.59 in (± 160 ± 15 mm) Measurement on bottom of rudder. Import Requirements A U.S. Standards Airworthiness Certificate may be issued on the basis of a Certificate of Airworthiness for Export signed by a representative of the Direction Generale de l'Aviation Civile (D.G.A.C.), containing the following statement: "The glider covered by this certificate has been examined, tested, and found to conform to the type design approved under F.A.A. Type Certificate G46EU and is in condition for safe operation". Serial numbers 101 002 through 101 099 are eligible for a United States standard Airworthiness Certificate when modified in accordance with D.G.A.C. APPROVED CENTRAIR Service Bulletin No. 101/02 bis, dated 18 July 1988, and ot her import requirements of this TCDS are satisfied. Refer to the applicable bilateral agreement to verify eligibility for import into the United States of both new and used aircraft based on the scope of the agreement, to identify any required statements by the exporting authority on the export certificate of airworthiness (or equivalent document), and for procedures for coordinating exceptions to conformity statements on these documents. Refer to FAA Order 8130.2, Airworthiness Certification of Aircraft, for requirements for issuance of an airworthiness certificate for imported aircraft. G46EU 4 Certification Basis FAR 21.23, and 21.29, effective February 1, 1965 including Amendments 21-1 through 21-53. Joint Airworthiness Requirements for Sailplanes and Powered Sailplanes (JAR-22), dated April 1, 1980, including Amendment Number 1, dated 18 May 1981. Section 5(e)(6) of Advisory Circular No. 21.23-1 dated 12 January 1981. Date of application for Type Certificate: 20 July 1982. Equipment The basic required equipment as prescribed in the applicable airworthiness regulations (see Certification Basis) must be installed in the glider for certification. In addition, the CENTRAIR 101-101P-101A-101AP Flight Manual, D.G.A.C. approved dated July 18, 1983, is required. The required equipment for Day VFR flight is listed in this Flight Manual. The equipment approved for these CENTRAIR gliders is listed in the Centrair Master Equipment List dated May 1983. Service Information CENTRAIR Technical Informations (Service Bulletins), published in the English language for the U.S. Type Design that carry a Statement "Approved by the Direction Generale de l'Aviation Civile" may be interpreted as "F.A.A. approved." Available Documents for the models CENTRAIR 101, 101P, 101A, 101AP: - Flight Manual, issue 2 dated 18 July 1983. - Maintenance Manual, issue 2 dated June 1983. NOTES NOTE 1: Current weight and balance report including list of equipment included in certificated empty weight, and loading instructions when necessary must be provided for each glider at the time of original certification. NOTE 2: All placards listed in Section II of the D.G.A.C. approved CENTRAIR 101, 101P, 101A, 101AP Flight Manual must be installed in the appropriate locations. NOTE 3: Section 5 of the CENTRAIR Maintenance Manual, titled "Airworthiness Limitations", is FAA-approved and it specifies mandatory replacement times, structural inspection intervals, and related structural inspection procedures. These airworthiness limitations may not be changed without F.A.A. approval. NOTE 4: Information essential for the proper operation maintenance, and inspection of the gliders is contained in the CENTRAIR Flight Manual, and Maintenance Manual. NOTE 5: Major airframe repairs must be accomplished at F.A.A. certificated repair stations rated for composite aircraft structure work, in accordance with CENTRAIR repair methods or using other methods acceptable to the Administrator. NOTE 6: The approved flight instruments, for day VFR, for the models CENTRAIR 101, 101P, 101A, 101AP are listed in the CENTRAIR Master Equipment List dated May 1983. ....END...