# TCDS G83EU: DG Aviation GmbH

- Type: Type certificate data sheet
- Status: Current
- Holder: DG Aviation GmbH
- Revision: 3
- Revised: February 7, 2023
- Product: Aircraft, Glider
- Certification basis: Part 21
- Registered aircraft: 1, by the registry models matched to it (OpenAirDocs)
- Data sheet PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/36/91/3691ddd2b13e8b840a7922c4c591ccb87ee783d1bf0f9794a279187e45de1962
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID159144325420230214160058.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/tcds/G83EU

## Models (1)

As the data sheet lists them.

- LS6-c

## What the data sheet says

From the PDF's text layer, line by line; tables lose their columns. The PDF is the record.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION 
 
G83EU 
Revision 3 
DG Aviation GmbH 
LS 6-c 
February 7, 2023 
 
TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET No. G83EU 
 
This data sheet which is a part of Type Certificate no. G83EU 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. DG Aviation GmbH 
Otto-Lilienthal-Weg 2 
D 76646 Bruchsal 
Germany 
 
Type Certificate Holder Record. DG Flugzeugbau GmbH transferred TC G83 EU to DG Aviation GmbH on August 10, 
2022. 
Rolladen-Schneider Flugzeugbau Gmbh transferred TC G83EU to DG Flugzeugbau 
GmbH on July 18, 2006. 
 
 
I.  Model LS 6-c, Glider, Utility Category, approved March 3, 1995  
 
Airspeed Limits (I.A.S.).  Maximum Airspeeds in Calm Air 
     Never Exceed (VNE)  km/h kts MPH 
 0-6500 ft alt.   270 146 168 
 6500-9800 ft alt.  257 139 160 
 9800-13100 ft alt.  244 132 152 
 13100-19700 ft alt.  219 118 136 
 19700-26200 ft alt.  195 105 121 
 26200-32800 ft alt.  173   93 107 
 
     Never Exceed All Altitudes 
 Dive Brakes  270 146 168 
 Landing Gear (VL)  270 146 168 
 In Rough Air (VB)  190 103 118 
 Maneuvering (VA)  190 103 118 
 Aero Tow (VT)  190 103 118 
 Winch Tow (VW)  140   76   87 
 
C.G. Range. 250 mm (9.84 in) to 400 mm (15.75 in) aft of datum. 
 
Datum. Leading edge of wing at root. 
 
Empty Weight C.G. See the LS 6-c Maintenance Manual.  
 
Leveling Means. Underside of fuselage boom placed horizontal. 
 
Maximum Weight. 525 kg (1157 lbs) including water ballast. 
 
No. of Seats. 1, adjustable seat back, with seat location at station 615 mm (24.21 in) forward of datum. 
 
Baggage. Maximum 5 kg (11 lbs) at station 200 mm (7.87 in) aft of datum.  See the LS 6-c Flight 
Manual. 
 
Ballast Fixed. Fixture for 3 ballast weights of 2.45 kg (5.5 lbs) each at station 1650 mm (64.96 in) 
forward of datum, compensating 5 kg (11 lbs) each at seat position.

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Water Ballast. 2 water bags per wing, max. 75 liters (19.81 US-gallons or 75 kg, 165.4 lbs) per wing at 
station 210 mm (8.27 in) aft of datum.  Optional vertical tail fin tank, max. 5.5 liters (1.45 
US-gallons or 5.5 kg, 12.1 lbs); when combined with a vertical tail fin battery box, max. 
4.1 liters (1.08 US-gallons or 4.1 kg, 9 lbs), compensation 80% of C.G. forward 
movement due to wing water ballast or heavy pilots.  See the LS 6-c Flight Manual. 
 
Control Surface Movements. Elevator   Up 25º to 30º 
Down 22º to 26º 
 
Rudder   T o both sides 26º to 28º 
 
Aileron at flap position -5 
Up  13º to 15º 
Down 10º to 15º 
 
Flaps with aileron in neutral position 
Up     0º to 2º 
Down  18º to 20º 
Further details regarding permissible deflections of ailerons and flaps are given in the LS 
6-c Maintenance Manual. 
 
Dive brake with flap in "L" position 
Up  minimum average 150 mm (5.91 in) 
 
Rated Load for Winch Winch Tow Maximum 825 kg (1819 lbs) 
and Aero Tow. Aero Tow Maximum 670 kg (1477 lbs) 
 
Serial Nos. Eligible. See Import Requirements. 
 
Certification Basis. 1. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), 14CFR21, Effective February 1, 1965, 
Amendments 21-1 through 21-71. 
2. "Joint Airworthiness Requirements (JAR) for Sailplanes and Powered Sailplanes", 
JAR-22 through Change 4, Issued May 7, 1987; and the following requirements 
from FAA Advisory Circular 21.17-2, dated July 13, 1989: 
 22.177(b) Including AC 21.17-2 par. 6.c.(6)(i)(D) 
 22.1545    Including AC 21.17-2 par. 6.c.(6)(iii) 
3. The FAA Act of 1958 Section 611(b). 
 
LBA Type Certificate 357 dated  12 September 1991. 
 
Date of Application for U.S. Type Certificate:  1 November 1993. 
 
The German Airworthiness Authority, the Luftfahrt -Bundesamt (LBA), originally type 
certificated this glider under its Type Certificate Number 357. The FAA validat ed this 
product under U.S. Type Certificate Number G83EU. Effective September 28, 2003, the 
European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) began oversight of this product on behalf 
of Germany. The EASA TCDS number is EASA.A.095. 
 
Import Requirements. The FAA can issue a U.S. airworthiness certificate based on a German Export Certificate 
of Airworthiness (Export C of A) signed by a representative of the LBA. The Export C of 
A should contain the following statement: “The aircraft covered by this certificate has been 
examined, tested, and found to conform to the type design approved under U.S. Type 
Certificate No. G83EU and to be in a condition for safe operation.” 
 
All model LS 6-c gliders are eligible for a U.S. Standard Airworthiness Certificate, if all 
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

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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. 
 
Model LS 6-c glider serial numbers 6261, 6288, 6306, 6308 and 6333 are eligible for 
U.S. Standard Airworthiness Certification when: 
1) The FAA inspector is provided with the original Export C of A issued by the 
LBA which certifies the glider conforms to the foreign type certificate. 
2) The glider has been modified in accordance with the LBA-approved 
ROLLADEN-SCHNEIDER Technical Bulletin 6028, dated February 28, 1995, 
and 
3) The glider is found to be in condition for safe operation by the FAA inspector. 
 
Equipment. The required equipment for the kinds of approved operations must be installed and are 
listed in the LS 6-c Maintenance Manual, LBA approved on October 15, 1994, or later 
approved revision. 
The equipment approved for the LS 6- c glider is listed in the LS6-c Maintenance Manual. 
 
Service Information. Each of the documents listed below must 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 
• 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.  
 
NOTES. 
 
NOTE 1. Current weight and balance report including list of equipment in certificated empty weight, and loading 
instructions when necessary must be provided at the time of original certification. 
 
NOTE 2. The placards listed in the LS 6-c Maintenance Manual must be displayed in the locations defined. 
 
NOTE 3. The LS 6-c Maintenance Manual section titled "Airworthiness Limitations Section", 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 FAA approval. 
Flight Manual limitations may not be changed without FAA approval. 
 
NOTE 4. All external portions of the glider exposed to sunlight must be painted white.  Other colors may be used for 
the wing tips, nose of fuselage and rudder. 
 
NOTE 5. Major repairs must be accomplished at FAA certificated repair stations rated for composite aircraft structure 
work or by a certified mechanic, in accordance with DG Aviation GmbH (or DG Flugzeugbau GmbH or 
ROLLADEN-SCHNEIDER) repair methods approved by the FAA or by other methods approved by the 
FAA.

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NOTE 6. Factory manufactured 15 and 17.5 meter wing extensions are approved.  Exchange of wing extensions permit 
15 and 17.5 meter class operation.  Name plate changes are not required. 
 
 
 
.....END.....
```

## ADs (4, in force first)

- [AD 86-25-07 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/86-25-07-R1): Flight Controls · Rolladen-Schneider Flugzeugbau LS6-c. Effective Jan 19, 2011
- [AD 2001-10-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-10-08): Airbrake Levers and Bearings · Rolladen-Schneider Flugzeugbau LS-3, LS 4 and LS6-c. Effective Jul 13, 2001
- [AD 2000-01-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-01-06): Instrument Panel · DG Flugzeugbau LS6-c. Effective Feb 4, 2000
- [AD 86-25-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/86-25-07) (historical): Placard & Changes-Airspeed · DG Flugzeugbau LS6-c. Effective Dec 30, 1986

## Registered aircraft by registry model (OpenAirDocs)

- [Rolladen Schneider LS-6C](https://openairdocs.org/model/rolladen-schneider-ls-6c): 1 aircraft (registry code 3801264)

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