TCDS GTC 5

Page No. 1 2 Rev. No. 2 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION GTC 5 Revision 2 K & L Soaring, LLC SGS 2-8 SGS 2-8A November 29, 2010 TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET NO. GTC 5 This data sheet which is a part of Type Certificate No. 5 prescribes conditions and limitations under which the product for which the type certificate was issued meets the airworthiness requirements of the Civil Aviation Regulations. Type Certificate Holder K & L Soaring, LLC 5996 State Route 224 Cayuta, New York 14824 Type Certificate Holder Record Schweizer Aircraft Corporation County Airport P.O. Box 147 Elmira, New York 14902 I - Models SGS 2-8 and SGS 2-8A, Approved June 28, 1940 and April 3, 1941, respectively. Type Class II Airspeed limits Glide or dive 72 m.p.h. (True Ind.) (CAS) Airplane tow 72 m.p.h. (True Ind.) Spoilers open 72 m.p.h. (True Ind.) Auto-winch tow 54 m.p.h. (True Ind.) C.G. Range (+16.0) to (+23.1) Datum Wing leading edge Maximum Weight 860 lbs. No. Seats 2 [1 (-24) and 1 (+30) ] Baggage None Control Surface Movements Elevator up 28 degrees down 22 degrees Rudder right 33 degrees left 33 degrees Aileron up 25 degrees down 15 degrees Datum Wing leading edge Serial numbers eligible 1 and up (See Notes 1 and 2) Required equipment: Items 101, 102, 103 101. Dual Controls 102. Airspeed Indicator 103. 5.00-4 wheel with 6-ply tire (wheel must be placarded for 6-ply tire) 7 lbs. (-2 6) Certification Basis Glider Type Certificate No. 5 (CAR 5) Production Basis None (See NOTES 1 and 2) NOTE 1. Each glider assembled from a kit is designated M odel SGS 2-8A and will be eligible for an airworthiness certificate when accompanied by an affidavit to the effect that the glider is constructed in accordance with the approved drawings and that the parts and materials furnished in the kit have been used, and further when the following inspections have been satisfactorily passed: (a) An inspection for workmanship, materials, and conformity before any covering, metal priming or final finish is applied. All woodwork may be varnished. (b) A final inspection of the completed glider. (c) Check of flight characteristics. NOTE 2. Each model SGS 2-8 glider manufactured after 9/22/ 42 must, prior to original certification, satisfactorily pass the inspection required in NOTE 1. NOTE 3. The following placards must be installed in full view of the pilot: (a) “Inverted Flying Prohibited.” (b) (1) “Solo – Use Front Seat Only - Minimum Weight, Pilot and Parachute, 105 lbs. (2) Dual – Front Seat – Minimum Weight of Occupant and Parachute 140 lbs. Rear Seat – Maximum Weight of Occupant and Parachute, 230 lbs. “ ...END...