# TCDS TA1CH: Quicksilver Aeronautics LLC.

- Type: Type certificate data sheet
- Status: Current
- Holder: Quicksilver Aeronautics LLC.
- Revision: 2
- Revised: June 9, 2014
- Product: Aircraft, Small Airplane
- Certification basis: Part 21
- Registered aircraft: 12, by the registry models matched to it (OpenAirDocs)
- Data sheet PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/51/6a/516a063526f952acc1f63fe3225ace31212ceebc9020da25216efcf5c8a476ed
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/347448E848A17B3B86257D2D00538FEA.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/tcds/TA1CH

## Models (1)

As the data sheet lists them.

- GT500

## What the data sheet says

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

```text
Page No. 1 2 3 
Rev. No. 2 1 - 
 
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION 
TA1CH 
Revision 2 
QUICKSILVER 
GT500 
 
June 9, 2014 
 
TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET NO. TA1CH 
 
This data sheet which is part of type certificate No. TA1CH 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:   Quicksilver Aeronautics, LLC. 
  42214 Sarah Way 
  Temecula, CA 92590 
 
Type Certificate Ownership 
Record: Quicksilver Enterprises, Inc. 
  P. O. Box 1572 
  Temecula, CA 92593 
 
I.  GT500 (Primary Category) July 26, 1994 
 
 Engine Rotax 582/48 with C Model Gear Box 
  Reduction Ratio 3.47:1 
 
 Fuel Approved Fuel 
  Automoble Gasoline 87 Octane Minimum (R +M/2 method) 
  Aviation Gasoline 100LL Grade Aviation Fuel (Blue) 
 
  WARNING: See Maintenance Manual for specific maintenance instructions  
  when using Aviation Fuel. 
 
 Engine Limits Maximum Takeoff Rating 64.1 hp at 6700 r.p.m. 
  Maximum Continuous Rating 64.4 hp at 6500 r.p.m. 
 
 Propeller and Warp Drive HPL-3-CP-72 Ground Adjustable 
   Propeller Limits 
  Hub is:  Model HPL-3 
  Blades are:    CP-72 
 
  Diameter Maximum Limit 72 in. 
            Minimum Limit 70 in. 
            No further reduction allowed 
 
  Initial Blade Pitch Limit is 16o(minimum pitch setting) measured at the 75%  
  station (27 inches from Center of Hub).  Adjust pitch as required to allow for  
  correct static RPM at full power.

TA1CH   -2- 
 
 
 
  Pitch must be adjusted so that the Static Engine r.p.m. is not less than 6200 or 
  greater than 6500 r.p.m. 
 
  Maximum propeller r.p.m. 1930 
 
 Airspeed Limits Vne Never Exceed Speed 103 m.p.h. CAS 
  Vno Max. Structural Cruising Speed   90 m.p.h. CAS 
  VA Maneuver Speed   90 m.p.h. CAS 
  Vfe Maximum Flap Extended Speed   78 m.p.h. CAS 
 
 Center of Gravity Range (+69.0) to (+73.5) at 1000 lb. 
  (+67.5) to (73.5) at 900 lb. or less 
  Straight line variation between points given. 
 
 Empty Weight C.G. Range None 
 
 Datum Centerline of Nosewheel 
 
 Leveling Means Bottom of Root Tube 
 
 Maximum Weight 1000 lbs. 
 
 Number of Seats 2 Foreward Seat (+29.0 to +32.0) 
   Aft Seat   (+77.0) 
 
 Maximum Baggage  None 
 
 Fuel Capacity 16.0 Gallons (2 Wing Tanks) at (+59.4) 
  Unusable Fuel: 2.25 gal.(with 3 gallons of fuel remaining in each tank flight 
  time is limited to 15 minutes per tank). 
 
 Oil Capacity 4.6 U.S. Fluid Pints at (+105.5) 
 
 Maximum Operating Altitude  12,500 ft 
 
 Control Surface Movements     Wing Flaps  Left Down 33o(+0o, -3o) Right Down  33o (+0o, -3o) 
  Ailerons Up 30o ± 1.5o  Down 18o ±  1.5o 
  Rudder Left  25o ± 1.5o Right  25o ± 1.5o 
  Elevator Up  26o ± 1.5o Down  26o ±1.5o 
 
 Serial Numbers Eligible GT5 TC0101 and up 
 
 Certification Basis 14 CFR § 21.24 effective September 9, 1992. 
 
      Compliance with 14 CFR § 21.24 has been shown utilizing TP101 41E effective 
  June 8, 1993. 
 
  Application for Type Certificate dated June 24, 1993 
 
  Type Certificate No. TA1CH issued July 26, 1994 
 Production Basis Production Certificate No. 703NM

TA1CH   -3- 
 
 
 Equipment The basic required equipment as prescribed in the applicable airworthiness 
  regulations (see Certification Basis) must be installed in the aircraft for 
  certification. 
 
  In addition to the basic equipment required by the certification the FAA 
  Approved Airplane Flight Manual dated July 25, 1994, or later FAA approved 
  revision is required. 
 
 Maintenance Maintenance and Inspection of this aircraft must be done in accordance with 
   and Inspection Quicksilver Assembly, Maintenance and Parts Manual, (Section 9)  
  Airworthiness Limitations DOC #932-01, Rev. -, approved September 8, 1994. 
  Cylinder compression check:  See Section 8, page 8-28 of the Assembly  
  Maintenance and Parts Manual, DOC #932-01, Rev. -, dated September 15,  
  1993. 
 
NOTE 1 Current Weight and Balance report including list of equipment included in certificated empty  
  weight and loading instructions when necessary must be provided for each aircraft at the time  
  of original certification.  The certified empty weight and corresponding center of gravity location 
  must include unusable fuel of 13.50 lbs. at (+59.4). 
 
NOTE 2 All placards specified in the FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual must be displayed in the  
  airplane in the appropriate locations. 
 
NOTE 3 See Airworthiness Limitations Section 9 of the Assembly Maintenance and Parts Manual  
  DOC #932-01 approved September 8, 1994, for service life limits on structural components and 
  powerplant.  The limitations may not be changed without FAA engineering approval. 
 
....END.....
```

## ADs

None name its models.

## Registered aircraft by registry model (OpenAirDocs)

- [Quicksilver GT 500](https://openairdocs.org/model/quicksilver-gt-500): 8 aircraft (registry codes 0590068, 7350000)
- [Quicksilver GT500](https://openairdocs.org/model/quicksilver-gt500): 1 aircraft (registry codes 05904J8, 05904S8)
- [Quicksilver Manufacturing GT 500](https://openairdocs.org/model/quicksilver-manufacturing-gt-500): 1 aircraft (registry codes 05902GD, 059026M)
- [Quicksilver Mfg GT500 R912](https://openairdocs.org/model/quicksilver-mfg-gt500-r912): 1 aircraft (registry code 05903OM)
- [Quicksilver Northeast GT500](https://openairdocs.org/model/quicksilver-northeast-gt500): 1 aircraft (registry code 05901A7)
- [Quicksilver Enterprises GT500](https://openairdocs.org/model/quicksilver-enterprises-gt500): 0 aircraft (registry code 05904YB)
- [Quicksilver Mfg GT 500](https://openairdocs.org/model/quicksilver-mfg-gt-500): 0 aircraft (registry code 060001D)
- [Quicksilver Mfg GT500](https://openairdocs.org/model/quicksilver-mfg-gt500): 0 aircraft (registry codes 05904LZ, 0600031)
- [Quicksilver Mfg QUICKSILVER GT500](https://openairdocs.org/model/quicksilver-mfg-quicksilver-gt500): 0 aircraft (registry code 05904LY)

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