TCDS G47EU

Page No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Rev. No. 4 3 2 2 3 4 4 4 4 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION G47EU Revision 4 Alexander Schleicher GmbH ASK 21 ASK 21 B ASK 21 Mi June 12, 2023 TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET NO. G47EU This data sheet which is a part of Type Certificate No. G47EU 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. Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. Segelflugzeugbau Alexander-Schleicher-Str. 1 36163 Poppenhausen Germany I. - Model ASK 21 Glider, Utility and Aerobatic Category, approved October 18, 1983. Description. The ASK 21 is a two-seat, mid-winged, all composite glider with a T-shaped tail, a 56 ft (17 m) wingspan, and airbrakes on the upper wing surface. It has a non-retractable landing gear with a nose wheel and a shock-absorbing, braked main wheel. Airspeed Limits (I.A.S.). mph km/h kts VNE (Never exceed) 174 280 151 VB (In rough air) 124 200 108 VA (Maneuvering) 112 180 97 Air Brakes 174 280 151 VT (Aero tow) 112 180 97 VW (Winch tow) 93 150 81 C.G. Range. 9.2 to 18.4 in (234 to 469 mm) aft of datum Empty Weight C.G. See Section 6 of the ASK 21 Flight Manual Datum. Wing leading edge of the straight center part of the wing Leveling Means. Wedge on the rear top edge of fuselage 1000:52 horizontal Maximum Weight. 1323 lbs (600 kg) Minimum Crew. One pilot No. of Seats. Two seats Front seat: 46.6 to 49.2 in (1185 to 1250 mm) forward of datum Rear seat: 3.1 in (80 mm) forward of datum Maximum Baggage. 2 times 22 lbs (2 x 10 kg) at 7.9 in (200 mm) behind datum. Control Surface Movements. Aileron Up: 4.33 ± 0.40 in (110 ± 10 mm) Down: 1.80 ± 0.20 in (45 ± 5 mm) Distance from hinge line = 9.45 in (240 mm) Elevator Up: 3.50 ± 0.20 in (90 ± 5 mm) Down: 2.56 ± 0.20 in (65 ± 5 mm) G47EU 2 Distance from hinge line = 9.06 in (230 mm) Rudder Right / Left 7.10 ± 0.80 in (180 ± 20 mm) Distance from hinge line = 14.80 in (375 mm) Airbrakes gap 1.0 to 1.3 in (25 to 35 mm) Weak Link. Ultimate strength: For winch launch Max 1870 lbs (850 daN) For aero tow Max 1320 lbs (600 daN) Tow release: Both releases connected Max 26 lbs (12.5 daN) Serial Nos. Eligible. See Import Requirements. Certification Basis. Based on the Special Class provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 21, § 21.17(b), the following airworthiness requirements form the FAA Certification Basis for this design: 1) 14 CFR Part 21, effective February 1, 1965 including Amendments 21-1 through 21- 53, as applicable; 2) Airworthiness Requirements for Sailplanes and Powered Sailplanes – (LFSM), dated October 23, 1975; 3) Advisory Circular 21.23-1, Section 5(e)(6), dated January 12, 1981; 4) Joint Airworthiness Requirements for Sailplanes and Powered Sailplanes (JAR-22), dated April 1, 1980, including Amendment No. 1, dated May 18, 1981; 5) Date of Application for Type Certificate: October 1, 1982. 6) The following kinds of operation are allowed: - VFR - Day - “Cloud Flying” (if properly equipped, see NOTE 8) The German Airworthiness Authority, the Luftfahrt-Bundesamt (LBA) originally type certificated this glider under its Type Certificate (TC) No. 339, issued April 18, 1980. Effective March 4, 2008, the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) began oversight of this model and the LBA TCDS was transferred to EASA. The EASA Type Certificate No. is EASA.A221. Import Requirements. A U.S. Standard Airworthiness Certificate may be issued on the basis of an Export Certificate of Airworthiness (Export C of A) signed by a representative of the German Airworthiness Authority (LBA), on behalf of the European Community. The Export C of A should contain 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 G47EU and is in condition for safe operation." Serial numbers 21 131, 21 174 and 21 179 are eligible for a United States Standard Airworthiness Certificate when modified in accordance with LBA approved Alexander Schleicher ASK 21 Technical Note No. 9, dated February 24, 1983, and when other 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. Equipment. The basic required equipment as prescribed in the applicable airworthiness regulations (see Certification Basis) must be installed in the glider for certification. Also, see NOTE 7. In addition, the ASK 21 Flight Manual, LBA-approved dated March 1, 1983 is required. G47EU 3 Service Information. Each of the documents listed below must state that it is approved by the EASA or – for approvals made before March 4, 2008 – by the German Airworthiness Authority (LBA): • Service bulletins • 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 only unless one of the following conditions exists: • The documents change the limitations, performance, or procedures of the FAA approved manuals. The FAA uses post type validation procedures to approve these documents. The FAA may delegate on a case-by-case basis to EASA to approve these on behalf of the FAA for the U.S. type certificate. If this is the case, it will be noted on the document. ASK 21 Operating and Service Instructions: 1) Flight Manual, Issue March 9, 1983, or later approved revision. 2) Maintenance Manual, Issue March 9, 1983, or later approved revision. NOTES. NOTE 1. Current weight and balance report including list of equipment in certificated empty weight, and loading instructions, when necessary, must be provided for each glider at the time of original certification. NOTE 2. The placards listed in Section II of the ASK 21 Flight Manual must be displayed. NOTE 3. Section 5 of the ASK 21 Maintenance Manual, is FAA- approved and it specifies mandatory replacement times, and structural repair procedures. These airworthiness limitations may not be changed without FAA approval. NOTE 4. All external portions of the glider exposed to sunlight must be painted with white gelcoat. Wing tips, nose of fuselage and rudder may be painted with an additional color. NOTE 5. Information essential for the proper operation, maintenance and inspection of the glider is contained in the ASK-21 Flight Manual, and Maintenance Manual. NOTE 6. Major structural repairs must be accomplished by a properly certificated mechanic in accordance with data approved by the FAA. NOTE 7. The approved flight and navigation instruments, for all types of operations for the Model ASK-21 are listed on page 8 of the ASK-21 Flight Manual dated March 9, 1983. NOTE 8. “Cloud Flying” is considered flying in Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC) and requires an Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) clearance in the U.S. This is permissible in the U.S. provided the pilot has the appropriate rating per 14 CFR 61.3, the glider contains the necessary equipment specified under 14 CFR 91.205, and the pilot complies with IFR requirements. II. - Model ASK 21 B Glider, Utility and Aerobatic Category, approved July 3, 2019. Description. The ASK 21 B is a two-seat, mid-winged, all composite glider with a T-shaped tail, a 56 ft (17 m) wingspan, and airbrakes on the upper wing surface. It has a non-retractable landing gear with a nose wheel and a shock-absorbing, braked main wheel. Airspeed Limits (I.A.S.). mph km/h kts VNE (Never exceed) 174 280 151 VB (In rough air) 124 200 108 VA (Maneuvering) 112 180 97 Air Brakes 174 280 151 G47EU 4 VT (Aero tow) 112 180 97 VW (Winch tow) 93 150 81 C.G. Range. 9.2 to 18.4 in (234 to 469 mm) aft of datum Empty Weight C.G. See Section 6 of the ASK 21 B Flight Manual Datum. Wing leading edge at the wing root rib Leveling Means. Wedge on the rear top edge of fuselage 1000:52 horizontal Maximum Weight. 1323 lbs (600 kg) Minimum Crew. One pilot No. of Seats. Two seats Front seat: 4 4.88 to 48.82 in (1140 to 1240 mm) forward of datum Rear seat: 1.18 to 3.54 in (30 to 90 mm) forward of datum Maximum Baggage. 22 lbs (10 kg) at 9.84 in (250 mm) behind datum. Control Surface Movements. Aileron Up: 5.51 ± 0.39 in (140 ± 10 mm) Down: 2.05 ± 0.20 in (52 ± 5 mm) Distance from hinge line = 9.45 in (240 mm) Elevator Up: 3.54 ± 0.20 in (90 ± 5 mm) Down: 2.56 ± 0.20 in (65 ± 5 mm) Distance from hinge line = 9.06 in (230 mm) Rudder Right / Left: 7.09 ± 0.79 in (180 ± 20 mm) Distance from hinge line = 14.76 in (375 mm) Airbrakes gap 0.98 to 1.38 in (25 to 35 mm) Weak Link. Ultimate strength: For winch launch Max 2248 lbs (1000 daN ± 10%) For aero tow Max 2248 lbs (600 daN ± 10%) Serial Nos. Eligible. 21954 and up. See Import Requirements. Certification Basis. Based on the Special Class provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 21, § 21.17(b), the following airworthiness requirements form the FAA Certification Basis for this design: 1) 14 CFR Part 21, effective February 1, 1965, including Amendments 21-1 through 21-53, as applicable; 2) Airworthiness Requirements for Sailplanes and Powered Sailplanes – (LFSM), issued October 23, 1975; 3) Joint Airworthiness Requirements for Sailplanes and Powered Sailplanes (JAR-22), dated April 1, 1980, including Amendment 1, dated May 18, 1981; 4) Certification Specification for Sailplanes and Powered Sailplanes (CS-22), Amendment 2, dated March 5, 2009 for the following regulations: 22.147, 22.455, 22.477, 22.561 except (b)(2), 22.595, 22.597, 22.629, 22.677, 22.685, 22.689, 22.721, 22.771, 22.773, 22.777, 22.779, 22.780, 22.781, 22.785, 22.786, 22.787, 22.788, 22.807, 22.831; 5) Advisory Circular 21.23-1, Section 5(e)(6), dated January 12, 1981; 6) The following kinds of operation are allowed: - VFR - Day - “Cloud Flying” (if properly equipped, see NOTE 8); 7) Date of application for FAA Type Certificate: August 16, 2018. 8) EASA type certificated this glider model under its Type Certificate No. EASA.A.221 on August 9, 2018. Production Basis. Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. Segelflugzeugbau G47EU 5 Alexander-Schleicher-Straße 1 D-36163 Poppenhausen, Germany EASA Production Organization Approval Number: DE.21G.0010 Import Requirements. A U.S. Standard Airworthiness Certificate may be issued on the basis of an Export Certificate of Airworthiness (Export C of A) signed by a representative of the German Airworthiness Authority (LBA), on behalf of the European Community. The Export C of A should contain 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 G47EU and is in condition for safe operation." 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. Equipment. The basic required equipment as prescribed in the applicable airworthiness regulations (see Certification Basis) must be installed in the glider for certification. Also, see NOTE 7. In addition, a copy of the ASK 21 B Flight Manual, dated November 23, 2018 is required. Service Information. Each of the documents listed below must state that it is approved by EASA: • Service bulletins • 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 only unless one of the following conditions exists: • The documents change the limitations, performance, or procedures of the FAA approved manuals. The FAA uses post type validation procedures to approve these documents. The FAA may delegate on a case-by-case basis to EASA to approve these on behalf of the FAA for the U.S. type certificate. If this is the case, it will be noted on the document. ASK 21 B Operating and Service Instructions: 1) Flight Manual, Issue November 23, 2018, or later approved revision. 2) Maintenance Manual, Issue June 15, 2018, or later approved revision. NOTES. NOTE 1. Current weight and balance report including list of equipment in certificated empty weight, and loading instructions, when necessary, must be provided for each glider at the time of original certification. NOTE 2. The placards listed in Section 2 of the ASK 21 B Flight Manual must be displayed. NOTE 3. Section 4 of the ASK 21 B Maintenance Manual, titled “Airworthiness Limitations”, is FAA- approved, and specifies mandatory replacement times, structural inspection intervals, and related procedures. These Airworthiness Limitations may not be changed without FAA approval. NOTE 4. All external portions of the glider exposed to sunlight must be painted with white gelcoat. Wing tips, nose of fuselage and rudder may be painted with an additional color. NOTE 5. Information essential for the proper operation, maintenance and inspection of the glider is contained in the ASK-21 B Flight Manual, and Maintenance Manual. G47EU 6 NOTE 6. Major structural repairs must be accomplished by a properly certificated mechanic in accordance with data approved by the FAA. NOTE 7. The manufacturer’s approved minimum equipment for all types of operations are listed in Section 2.11 of the ASK 21 B Flight Manual. NOTE 8. “Cloud Flying” is considered flying in Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC) and requires an Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) clearance in the U.S. This is permissible in the U.S. provided the pilot has the appropriate rating per 14 CFR 61.3, the glider contains the necessary equipment specified under 14 CFR 91.205, and the pilot complies with IFR requirements. III. - Model ASK 21 Mi Self-Launching (Powered) Glider, Utility Category, approved June 12, 2023. Description. The ASK 21 Mi is a two-seat, mid-wing, self-launching, all composite glider with a retractable engine and fixed pitch propeller mounted in the center fuselage behind the cockpit. It has a 56 ft (17 m) wingspan and airbrakes on the upper wing surface. The glider has a T-shaped tail, a non-retractable landing gear with a steerable nose wheel and a hydraulic disc braked main wheel. Engine. Austro Engine IAE50R-AA Fuel. AVGAS 100LL preferred. In the US, fuel grades with a minimum 95 Octane rating comply. Also, EUROSUPER in compliance with EN 228, or equivalent quality. Only fuel without two-stroke oil may be used. Engine Limits. Takeoff (maximum 3 minutes): 7750 r.p.m. (37.3 kW) Continuous Operation: 7100 r.p.m. (35.8 kW) Propeller and Propeller Limits. Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. AS2F1-1/R153–92–N1 Diameter 47.2 to 59.1 in (1200 to 1550 mm) 2 right-hand turning blades Fixed pitch at 0.75 blade radius: 23.6 to 47.2 in (600 to 1200 mm) Airspeed Limits (I.A.S.). mph km/h kts VNE Never exceed 174 280 151 VRA Rough air 112 180 97 VA Maneuvering 112 180 97 VW Winch tow 93 150 81 VT Aero tow 112 180 97 VPOmax Max extend/retract propeller 75 120 65 VPOmin Min extend/retract propeller 56 90 49 VPE Max with propeller extended 99 160 86 VNE Speed Limit High Altitude: Altitude MSL (ft) VNE IAS mph km/h kts 0 – 6,500 174 280 151 < 8,000 170 267 147 < 12,000 160 2 55 1 39 < 16,000 150 239 130 < 20,000 140 226 121 C.G. Range. 9.21 to 18.46 in (234 to 469 mm) aft of datum Empty Weight C.G. See Section 6 of the ASK 21 Mi Flight Manual Datum. Wing leading edge at the wing root rib Leveling Means. Wedge on the rear top edge of fuselage 1000:52 horizontal G47EU 7 Maximum Weight. Max take-off: 1554 lbs (705 kg) Max non-lifting parts: 1124 lbs (510 kg) Minimum Crew. One pilot. When operated solo, the pilot must occupy the front seat. No. of Seats. Two seats Front seat: 46.6 to 49.2 in (1185 to 1250 mm) forward of datum Rear seat: 3.0 to 3.1 in (77 to 80 mm) forward of datum Maximum Baggage. 22 lbs (10 kg) total or 11 lbs (5 kg) per side at 9.8 in (250 mm) behind datum. Fuel Capacity. One fuselage tank of 6.13 gallons at 35.4 in. (23.2 liters at 900 mm); 0.05 gallons (0.2 liters) non-usable fuel Oil Capacity. 0.19 gallons (0.73 liters) total; 0.18 gallons (0.70 liters) usable in-flight; 0.01 gallons (0.03 liters) non-usable oil Maximum Operating Altitude. 1 4000 ft (4267 m) MSL with engine running. See Engine Manual. Control Surface Movements. Aileron Up: 4.33 ± 0.39 in (110 ± 10 mm) Down: 1.77 ± 0.20 in (45 ± 5 mm) Distance from hinge line = 9.45 in (240 mm) Elevator Up: 3.54 ± 0.20 in (90 ± 5 mm) Down: 2.56 ± 0.20 in (65 ± 5 mm) Distance from hinge line = 9.06 in (230 mm) Rudder Right / Left: 7.09 ± 0.79 in (180 ± 20 mm) Distance from hinge line = 14.76 in (375 mm) Weak Link. Ultimate strength: For winch launch Max 2248 lbs (1000 daN) For aero tow Max 1911 lbs (850 daN) Serial Nos. Eligible. Serial numbers 21784 and up are eligible for a U.S. Standard Airworthiness Certificate if the Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. Segelflugzeugbau Technical Note (TN) No. 21, original revision, issued September 21, 2022, or later approved revision, is incorporated, and the applicable Import Requirements of this TCDS are satisfied. Certification Basis. Based on the Special Class provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 21, § 21.17(b), the following airworthiness requirements form the FAA Certification Basis for this design: 1) 14 CFR Part 21, effective February 1, 1965, including Amendments 21-1 through 21-81, as applicable; 2) Joint Airworthiness Requirements for Sailplanes and Powered Sailplanes (JAR-22), Amendment 6, dated August 01, 2001; 3) “Standards for Structural Substantiation of Sailplanes and Powered Sailplane Components Consisting of Glass or Carbon Fibre Reinforced Plastics”, LBA document no. I4-FVK/91, issued July 1991. 4) The following kinds of operation are allowed: - VFR - Day - “Cloud Flying” (if properly equipped, see NOTE 8); 5) EASA Type Certificate Data Sheet No. EASA.A.221, Issue 05, dated August 9, 2018. 6) Date of application for FAA Type Certificate: August 2, 2022. Production Basis. Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. Segelflugzeugbau Alexander-Schleicher-Straße 1 D-36163 Poppenhausen, Germany EASA Production Organization Approval Number: DE.21G.0010 G47EU 8 Import Requirements. A U.S. Standard Airworthiness Certificate may be issued on the basis of an Export Certificate of Airworthiness (Export C of A) signed by a representative of the German Airworthiness Authority (LBA), on behalf of the European Community. The Export C of A should contain 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 G47EU and is in condition for safe operation." 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. 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, see NOTE 7. Finally, a copy of the ASK 21 Mi Flight Manual is required. Service Information. Each of the documents listed below must state that it is approved by EASA: • Service bulletins • 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 only unless one of the following conditions exists: • The documents change the limitations, performance, or procedures of the FAA approved manuals. The FAA uses post type validation procedures to approve these documents. The FAA may delegate on a case-by-case basis to EASA to approve these on behalf of the FAA for the U.S. type certificate. If this is the case, it will be noted on the document. ASK 21 Mi Operating and Service Instructions: 1) Flight Manual, Issue December 1, 2007, or later approved revision. 2) Maintenance Manual, Issue December 1, 2007, or later approved revision. 3) Repair Manual, Issue April 1999, or later approved revision. 4) Engine Manual, Austro Engine IAE50R-AA, Document No. E1.01.05-E, Revision 10 dated April 1, 2021, or later approved revision. 5) Operating and Maintenance Manual for Propeller AS2F1, Issue February 2000, or later approved revision. NOTES. NOTE 1. Current weight and balance report including list of equipment in certificated empty weight, and loading instructions, when necessary, must be provided for each glider at the time of original certification. NOTE 2. The placards listed in Section 2 of the ASK 21 Mi Flight Manual must be displayed. NOTE 3. Section 4 of the ASK 21 Mi Maintenance Manual, titled “Airworthiness Limitations”, is FAA- approved, and specifies mandatory replacement times, structural inspection intervals, and related procedures. These Airworthiness Limitations may not be changed without FAA approval. NOTE 4. All external portions of the glider exposed to sunlight must be painted with white gelcoat. Wing tips, nose of fuselage and rudder may be painted with an additional color. NOTE 5. Information essential for the proper operation, maintenance and inspection of the glider is contained in the ASK-21 Mi Flight Manual and Maintenance Manual. G47EU 9 NOTE 6. Major structural repairs must be accomplished by a properly certificated mechanic in accordance with data approved by the FAA. NOTE 7. The manufacturer’s approved minimum equipment for all types of operations are listed in Section 2.13 of the ASK 21 Mi Flight Manual. NOTE 8. “Cloud Flying” is considered flying in Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC) and requires an Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) clearance in the U.S. This is permissible in the U.S. provided the pilot has the appropriate rating per 14 CFR 61.3, the glider contains the necessary equipment specified under 14 CFR 91.205, and the pilot complies with IFR requirements. ...END...