TCDS GTC 10

MODELS: Piper Glider TG-8 (Army TG-8, Navy XINP-1), 3 PCIM I.C. NUMBER: GTC 10 (Approved 8/19/42) Type Class II Airspeed limits Glide or dive - 122 mph True Ind. Airplane tow - 122 mph True Ind. Spoilers open - 122 mph True Ind. Auto-winch tow - Not authorized C.G. range (+13.5) to (+22.5) Datum Leading edge of wing Leveling means Lugs at sliding window on left longeron Maximum weight 1160 1p8 (+9), 1 at (+36), and pilot at (-26)) Number seats 3(1 at (See NOTE Maximum baggage 20 1b8. (+49) Control surface Elevator Up 34 degrees Down 29 degrees movement Aileron Up 18 degrees Down 18 degrees Rudder Right 30 degrees Left 30 degrees Stabilizer Up 2.5 degrees Down 4 degrees Spoilers Up 50 degrees Down 0 degrees Serial numbers eligible G-1 and up (See NOTE A) Required equipment Items 101, 102 and 103 SPECIFICATIONS PERTINENT TO ALL MODELS: Certification basis Glider Type Certificate No. 10 (CAR 5) Production basis None (See NOTE A) EQUIPMENT: Ianding Gear 102. 8.00-4 (Hayes 841) wheels with tires and expander tube brakes 32 1bs. (+3) 103. 6x2.00 steerable tail wheel (Scott Aviation Corp. Model CST-12) with solid tire 7 1bs. (+193) Electrical Equipment 301- Battery - Reading 324LD (with box) 16 lbs. (+20) 302. Position lights 3 1bs. (+79) Interior Equipment Airspeed indicator 1 1b. (-44) Extra instruments Front instrument panel 1.5 1bs. (-44) Middle instrument panel 2.5 1bs. 1+91 304. Parachutes Front seat 20 1bs. (-26) Middle seat 20 1bs. (+9) Rear seat 20 1bs. (+36) Each glider manufactured for civil use subsequent to 3/20/45 must, prior to original certification, satisfactorily pass: (a) An inspection for workmanship, materials and conformity refore any covering or final finish is applied. All woodwork may be varnished. (b) A final inspection of the completed glider. (C) A check of flight characteristics. NOTE 1. The following placards must be installed in full view of the pilot: (1) isolo flight from front seat only. Minimum weight pilot and chute 145 1bs." (2) "2nd person must use middle seat." (3) "Auto-winch tow prohibited." (4) "Instrument flight prohibited." NOTE 2. Army TG-8 gliders having serial numbers G-1 and up are eligible for certification as J3 series airplanes under the provisions of the pertinent and conformity with the approved Piper data. provided they are converted to J3 series airplanes Conversion procedure is given in Safety Regulation Release No. 186.