# TCDS G49EU: Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH - Type: Type certificate data sheet - Status: Current - Holder: Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH - Revision: 1 - Revised: February 10, 2022 - Product: Aircraft, Glider - Certification basis: Part 21, Part 21 - Registered aircraft: 12, by the registry models matched to it (OpenAirDocs) - Data sheet PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/e8/e1/e8e12247ae80ca72934b5399c4a35318dcb89c616a965f93eb2cf4f7f081aa7d - FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/480FCE81BB147FC2862587E9005404F0.0001 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/tcds/G49EU ## Models (2) As the data sheet lists them. - Mini-Nimbus HS-7 - Mini-Nimbus B ## What the data sheet says From the PDF's text layer, line by line; tables lose their columns. The PDF is the record. ```text DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION G49EU Revision 1 Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH Mini-Nimbus HS-7 Mini-Nimbus B February 10, 2022 TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET NO. G49EU This data sheet which is a part of Type Certificate No. G49EU 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: Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH Krebenstrasse 25 73230 Kirchheim/Teck Germany Type Certificate Holder Record: SHK Segelflugzeugbau GmbH transferred TC G49EU to Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH on January 16, 1981. Schempp-Hirth K.G. transferred TC G49EU to SHK Segelflugzeugbau GmbH on April 6, 1976. I - Model Mini-Nimbus HS-7 (Utility Category), approved September 21, 1984 Airspeed Limits: (I.A.S.) Maximum Airspeeds In Calm Air Never Exceed (Vne) 0 - 9800 ft alt. 135 kts 155 mph 250 km/h 9801 - 19700 ft alt. 120 kts 139 mph 223 km/h 19701 - 32800 ft alt. 96 kts 110 mph 177 km/h Never Exceed With Airbrakes Extended 135 kts 155 mph 250 km/h Maximum Airspeed In rough air (Vb) 108 kts 124 mph 200 km/h Maneuvering Speed (VA) 108 kts 124 mph 200 km/h Airplane Tow (Vt) 97 kts 112 mph 180 km/h Winch tow 81 kts 93 mph 150 km/h With flaps extended (Vfe) Position 0, +6, or +10 (down) 97 kts 112 mph 180 km/h Position -4, or -7 (up) 135 kts 155 mph 250 km/h C.G. Range: +8.66 to +13.97 in (+220 to 355 mm) aft of datum at all weights. Datum: Wing leading edge at root rib. Empty Weight C.G. Range: Refer to Page 11 of the LBA-approved Mini-Nimbus HS-7 Glider Flight Manual. Leveling Means: Slope of rear top surface of fuselage: 100 to 5.1 tail down, i.e . main landing wheel on the ground and tailskid jacked up about 19.3 in (49 cm). Page No. 1 2 3 4 5 Rev. No. 1 1 1 1 1 G49EU 2 Maximum Weight: Maximum takeoff weight 992 lbs (450 kg) with water ballast. No. of Seats: 1 at 21.65 in (550 mm) ahead of datum. Maximum Baggage: Refer to Page 9 of the LBA-approved Mini-Nimbus Glider Flight Manual. Control Surface Movements: Elevator Up 2.16 + .4 in - (radius 11.3 in) Down 2.16 + .4 / - .2 in The radius is the distance measured from the hingeline of the elevator at the inboard edge of the elevator to the rear upper edge. Rudder Left 5.31 + .8 / - .4 in - (radius 13.8 in) Right 5.31 + .8 / - .4 in The radius is the distance measured from the hingeline of the rudder at the base of the rudder. Ailerons with flaps in position 0 Up 1.22 + .12 in - (radius 3.23 in) Down 0.59 + .08 in The radius is the distance measured from the hingeline of the aileron at the outboard edge of the aileron. Flaps Maximum Up 1.14 + .2 in - (radius 9.25 in) Maximum Down 1.77 + .2 in The radius is the distance measured from the hingeline of the wing flaps at the inboard edge of the wing flaps. Weak Links for Towing: 1320 + 66 lbs (600 + 30 kg). II - Model Mini-Nimbus B (Utility Category), approved September 21, 1984 (Similar to Mini-Nimbus HS-7 except horizontal tail incorporates an elevator instead of a single piece stabilator) Airspeed Limits: (I.A.S.) Maximum Airspeeds In Calm Air Never Exceed (Vne) 0 - 9800 ft alt. 135 kts 155 mph 250 km/h 9801 - 19700 ft alt. 120 kts 139 mph 223 km/h 19701 - 32800 ft alt. 96 kts 110 mph 177 km/h Never exceed With Airbrakes Extended 135 kts 155 mph 250 km/h Maximum Airspeed In rough air (Vb) 108 kts 124 mph 200 km/h Maneuvering Speed (VA) 108 kts 124 mph 200 km/h Airplane Tow (Vt) 97 kts 112 mph 180 km/h Winch tow 81 kts 93 mph 150 km/h With flaps extended (Vfe) Position 0, or +8 (down) 97 kts 112 mph 180 km/h Position -4, or -7 (up) 135 kts 155 mph 250 km/h C.G. Range: +8.66 to +14.96 in (+220 to 380 mm) aft of datum at all weights. Datum: Wing leading edge at root rib. Empty Weight C.G. Range: Refer to Page 11 of the LBA approved Mini-Nimbus B Glider Flight Manual. G49EU 3 Leveling Means: Maximum Weight: No. of Seats: Maximum Baggage: Control Surface Movements: Weak Links for Towing: Data Pertinent to All Models Serial Numbers Eligible: Import Requirements: Slope of rear top surface of fuselage: 100 to 5.1 tail down, i.e . main landing wheel on the ground and tailskid jacked up about 19.3 in (49 cm). Maximum takeoff weight 992 lbs (450 kg) with water ballast. 1 at 21.65 in (550 mm) ahead of datum. Refer to Page 9 of the LBA-approved Mini-Nimbus B Glider Flight Manual. Elevator Up 1.93 + .2 in - (radius 6.38 in) Down 1.93 + .2 in The radius is the distance measured from the hingeline of the elevator at the inboard edge of the elevator to the rear upper edge. Rudder Left 5.31 + .8 / - .4 in - (radius 13.8 in) Right 5.31 + .8 / - .4 in The radius is the distance measured from the hingeline of the rudder at the base of the rudder. Ailerons with flaps in position 0 Up 1.22 + .12 in - (radius 3.23 in) Down 0.59 + .08 in The radius is the distance measured from the hingeline of the aileron at the outboard edge of the aileron. Flaps Maximum Up 1.14 + .2 in - (radius 9.25 in) Maximum Down 1.30 + .2 in The radius is the distance measured from the hingeline of the wing flaps at the inboard edge of the wing flaps. 1320 + 66 lbs (600 + 30 kg). See Import Requirements. A U.S. Standard Airworthiness Certificate may be issued on the basis of an NAA Export Certificate of Airworthiness (Export C of A) signed by a representative of the German Airworthiness Authority, the Luftfahrt-Bundesamt (LBA), 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 No. G49EU and is in condition for safe operation," and the FAA inspector finds that the glider conforms to the U.S. Type Design and is in condition for safe operation. For the Model Mini-Nimbus HS-7: Schempp-Hirth Mini-Nimbus HS-7 glider serial numbers 02, 05, 11, 16, 26, 27, 47, 48, 50, 53, 61, and 62 are eligible for U.S. Standard Airworthiness Certification when: 1) The FAA inspector is provided with the original Export Certificate of Airworthiness issued by the LBA, which certifies the glider conforms to the U.S. type certificate, 2) The glider has been modified in accordance with the LBA- approved Schempp-Hirth Technical Note Nos. 328-5 and 328-6, and 3) The glider is found to be in condition for safe operation by the FAA inspector. Modifications pre -dating the issuance of this Type G49EU 4 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 the note contained in the Service Information paragraph of this Type Certificate must be assumed not to be approved under this Type Certificate. For the Model Mini-Nimbus B: Schempp-Hirth Mini-Nimbus B glider serial numbers 67, 79, and 88 are eligible for U.S. Standard Airworthiness Certification when: 1) The FAA inspector is provided with the original Export Certificate of Airworthiness issued by the LBA, which certifies the glider conforms to the U.S. type certificate, 2) The glider has been modified in accordance with the LBA- approved Schempp-Hirth Technical Note Nos. 328-6 and 328-5, and 3) The glider is found to be in condition for safe operation by the FAA inspector. 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 the note contained in the Service Information paragraph of this Type Certificate must be assumed not to be approved under this Type Certificate. 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. Certification Basis: FAR 21.23 and FAR 21.29 effective February 1, 1965. For the Model Mini-Nimbus HS-7: Federal Republic of Germany Airworthiness Requirements for Sailplanes and Powered Sailplanes (LFSM); Dated 1975 which has been found to provide a level of safety equivalent to that provided by the airworthiness requirements of FAR 23 through amendment 16 appropriate to gliders. Type Certificate G49EU issued September 21, 1984. Date of application for Type Certificate: August 25, 1976. For the Model Mini-Nimbus B: Federal Republic of Germany Airworthiness Requirements for Sailplanes and Powered Sailplane (LFSM); dated October 1975 which has been found to provide a level of safety equivalent to that provided by the airworthiness requirements of FAR 23 through amendment 21 appropriate to gliders. Type Certificate G49EU issued September 21, 1984. Date of Application for Type Certificate: August 16, 1978. Equipment: For Model Mini-Nimbus HS-7: Schempp-Hirth Model Mini-Nimbus HS-7 Glider Flight Manual dated July, 1979. The approved equipment is listed in the Schempp-Hirth Master Equipment List dated July 23, 1984. The minimum required equipment for the kinds of approved operations are listed in the Glider Flight Manual. For Model Mini-Nimbus B: Schempp-Hirth Model Mini-Nimbus B Glider Flight Manual dated July 1979. The approved equipment is listed in the Schempp-Hirth Master G49EU 5 Equipment List dated July 23, 1984. The minimum required equipment for the kinds of approved operations are listed in the Glider Flight Manual. Service Information: Schempp-Hirth Technical Information (Service Bulletins), published in the English language for the U.S. Type Design that carry a statement "Approved by the Luftfahrt-Bundesamt (LBA)" may be interpreted as "FAA-Approved." Available documents for Model Mini-Nimbus HS-7: - Flight Manual, Maintenance and Service Manual, dated July 1979. Available Documents for Model Mini-Nimbus B: - Flight Manual, Maintenance and Service Manual, dated July 1979. 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 airworthiness certification. NOTE 2. The placards listed in the LBA-approved Schempp-Hirth Flight Manual must be displayed in the location defined. NOTE 3. Information essential for proper operation, maintenance, inspection, and repair of the glider is contained in the Schempp-Hirth "Flight and Service Manual for the Sailplane Mini-Nimbus HS-7" and the Schempp-Hirth "Flight and Service Manual for the Sailplane Mini-Nimbus B". Schempp- Hirth should be consulted for all major repairs. The service life of the Schempp-Hirth Model Mini-Nimbus HS-7 and Model Mini-Nimbus 2B is limited to 3000 flight hours without repetitive inspection other than the obligatory annual inspections. Extension of the service life beyond 3000 flight hours may be obtained provided the structural inspection procedures and limitations contained in the LBA-approved Schempp-Hirth Technical Information (Service Bulletin) No. XXXX (number to be provided at a later date) are used. NOTE 4. All external portions of the glider exposed to sunlight must be painted white except for wing tips, nose of fuselage and rudder. NOTE 5. Major repairs must be accomplished in accordance with repair methods approved by Schempp- Hirth or by the FAA. ...END... ``` ## ADs (5, in force first) - [AD 2022-06-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-06-04): Flight Control System · Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau JANUS, Mini-Nimbus HS-7, Nimbus-2 and 1 more. Effective May 9, 2022 - [AD 2006-22-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-22-10): Ffailure in flap actuating circuit · Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau Mini-Nimbus B and Mini-Nimbus HS-7. Effective Dec 1, 2006 - [AD 99-03-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-03-01): Tailplane Locking Hook · Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau JANUS, Mini-Nimbus HS-7, Nimbus-2 and 1 more. Effective Mar 12, 1999 - [AD 97-08-02 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-08-02-R1): Load Test of Elevator Control System · Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau Discus a, Discus b, Mini-Nimbus B and 1 more. Effective Apr 17, 1998 - [AD 88-17-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/88-17-05): Elevator Drive Bracket · Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau Mini-Nimbus B and Nimbus-2B. Effective Aug 19, 1988 ## Registered aircraft by registry model (OpenAirDocs) - [Schempp-Hirth MINI-NIMBUS HS7](https://openairdocs.org/model/schempp-hirth-mini-nimbus-hs7): 8 aircraft (registry code 38019VJ) - [Schempp-Hirth MINI-NIMBUS B](https://openairdocs.org/model/schempp-hirth-mini-nimbus-b): 4 aircraft (registry code 38019VH) --- 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.