# TCDS GTC 19: Nelson Aircraft Corporation - Type: Type certificate data sheet - Status: Current - Holder: Nelson Aircraft Corporation - Revision: 0 - Revised: April 21, 1947 - Product: Aircraft, Glider - Certification basis: CAR 5 - Registered aircraft: 1, by the registry models matched to it (OpenAirDocs) - Data sheet PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/f4/1d/f41d795b536cea0247089f66b7c8df54c8d7c5f293e0909d3c3faab2295efe30 - FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/8DB86E618C946C038525673C00665B17.0001 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/tcds/GTC%2019 ## Models (1) As the data sheet lists them. - BB-1 ## What the data sheet says This is OCR from the scanned FAA data sheet. OCR can misread letters and numbers. ```text NELSCN AIRCRAFT CORPORATION MODELS: Nelson Auxiliary Power Glider BB-1, 2 PCIM I.C. NUMBER: GTC 19 (Approved 4/21/47) Type Glider with auxiliary power (See NOTE 3) Airspeed limits Glide or dive 88 mph True Ind. C.G. range (+79.2) to (+85) (See NOTE 5) Datum 69.4 inches forward of leading edge of wing at root leveling means Maximum weight NO. seats 2 (+57.5) (See NOTE 5) Maximum baggage Fuel capacity 3 gallons (fuel-oil mixture) Control surface 26.5 degrees up 12.5 degrees down movements 12.5 degrees up 6.0 degrees down 20.0 degrees right 20.0 degrees left Serial Nos. eligible Required equipment Items 1, 101, 102, 201, 202, 301, 401, 402, 403 SPECIFICATIONS PERTINENT TO ALL MODELS: Certification basis Type Certificate No. 19 (CAR 5) Froduction basis None (See NOTE A) Propeller and Propeller Accessories: Propeller fixed pitch wood (See NOTE 2) U.S. Propellers 42RB20 4 1bs. (+130) U.S. Propellers 42RBX24 4 1bs. (+130) U.S. Propellers 42RB21 4 1bs. (+130) Engine and Engine Accessories - Fuel System 101. Engine (a) Nelson Model H-44 (See NOTE 3) (b) Nelson Model H-49 (See NOTE 3) 102. Batteries (2) Eveready #1461 6-volt drycell 18 1bs. (+13) 2 wheels with brakes - Nelson B-100 (+9405) 2 tires Firestone 4.00-4 commercial +94.= tubes 4.00-4 commercial grade *94.5 Nose wheel items Wheel and tire - General E63 5 1bs. (+18) Flectrical Equipment 301- One voltmeter Interior Equipment Airspeed indicator Tachometer CAA Approved Operating Limitations (equivalent to and acceptable as an "Airplane Flight Manual") NOTE A. Prior to original certification each glider must satisfactorily pass: An inspection for workmanship, material and conformity during construction. (b) A final inspection of the completed glider. (c) Check of flight characteristics. NOTE 1. Current weight and balance report including list of equipment included in certificated weight empty, and loading instructions when necessary, must be in each glider at the time of original certification and at all times thereafter. Propeller is not required to be certificated, but is to be approved on oasis of conformity of either U.s. Propellers, Inc. drawings 42RB-03, Change A; 42RB21; or 42RBX24. Propeller diameter 42" maximum, 41" minimum; static limits 3900 RPM maximum, 3750 RPM minimum. NOTE 3. Engine is not required to be type certificated but is to be approved on the basis of conformity with following requirements: Manufacturer: Nelson Specialty Welding Equipment Company, San leandro, CA Model H-44 H-49 Assembly Drawing No. E-80 E-80 with E-225 cylinder туре 4HOA-2 cylinder Rating ximum except I.O. HP, RPM at pressure Altitude 25-3900 S.L. 28-4000 S.I. Take-off (one minute) HP. RPM, full throttle 25-3900 28-4000 Minimum Idling Speeds Spark advanced-2000 RPM Spark retarded-1500 RPM Fuel 12 parts 80 octane gasoline to 1 part SAE 30 oil by volume Bore and Stroke, In. 2.25 × 2.75 2.375 × 2.75 Displacement Cu. In. 44 49 Compression Ratio 9.0:1 Weight (dry) Ib. 40 Crankshaft Gearing Direct drive Propeller Shaft Special tapered Supercharger Ratio None Carburetion Carter WA1 No. 413-S, Part No. E-192 Ignition, Single Used two 6-volt dry cell batteries, two breakers and two coils (See NOTE 4) Ignition timing; Degrees btc 40 degrees Spark Plugs Champion J-10 or AC-44 Lubrication Fuel-Oil mixture (crankcase induction) Temperature Limits Cylinder heads 500 degrees F Cylinder Bases 280 degrees F NOTE 4. The following placards must be mounted in full view of the pilot: "This aircraft must be operated in compliance with the CAA Approved Operations Limitations Manual. ' "No acrobatic maneuvers authorized, including spins." "Airplane, auto or winch tow is prohibited." "Instrument flight prohibited. " "Avoid continuous engine operation below 3000 RPM." (Adjacent to tachometer.) "Minimum battery voltage 4.0 volts." (Adjacent to voltmeter.) Total weight in both seats must be greater than a certain minimum value when glider is flown solo. This minimum value shall be established as prescribed by the Approved Operations Limitations Manual, and shall be shown on a placard reading as follows: "Total weight in seats must be at least -- 1b. for balance reasons. When ballast is required, secure in all locations.' This placard must be mounted in full view of the pilot. ``` ## ADs None name its models. ## Registered aircraft by registry model (OpenAirDocs) - [Nelson BB-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/nelson-bb-1): 1 aircraft (registry code 6200102) ## STCs approved under this data sheet (3) - [STC SA4503NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4503NM): Remove original cloth covering and install Ceconite covering. Ceconite Division of Poly-Fiber Inc. - [STC SA01734SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01734SE): Application of Stewart Systems synthetic fabric covering system to aircraft fuselage, wings, tail surfaces, control surfaces and related parts.. Andrew D. Humphrey - [STC SG4-1240](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SG4-1240): Installation of Eonnex cover on aircraft surfaces.. Ceconite, Inc --- 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.