TCDS TC G-8

LAISTER-KAUFFMAN AIRCRAFT CORPORATION MODELS: Laister-Kauffmann (Bowlus) BA-100 Glider, 1 PCLM I.C. NUMBER: G8 (Approved 8/11/41) Type Class II Airspeed limits Glider or dive - 65 mph True Ind. Airplane tow - 85 mph True Ind. Auto-winch tow - 50 mph True Ind. C.G. range (+10-2) to (+15.1) Datum Leading edge of wing at root leveling means Level boom for weighing Maximum weight 505 1bs. No. seats 1 (pilot at -9.3) Baggage None Control surface Elevator Up 18 degrees Down 14 Jegrees movement Up 30 degrees Down: (Left) 7 degrees (Right) 8 degrees Right 23 degrees Left 23 degrees Serial Nos. eligible 103, 131. 137, 149. 151, 164 and up (See NOTES A Required equipment Items 101 and 102 Specifications Pertinent to All Models: Certification basis Glider Type Certificate No. 8 (CAR 5) Production basis None (See NOTES A and B) Landing Gear 102. 4.00-4 Goodyear or Firestone Industrial wheel, tire and tube 8 1bs. (+15) 303. Brake, Bowlus 1 1b. (+13) Interior Equipment 101- Airspeed indicator Miscellaneous (not listed above) 301. Cockpit hood, Drawing p-2009 5 lbs. (-12) 302. Miscellaneous instruments (not to exceed) 5 lbs. (-31) Prior to original certification, each glider must satisfactorily An inspection for workmanship, materials and conformity before any covering or final finish is applied. All woodwork may be varnished. A final inspection of the completed glider. A check of flight characteristics. Gliders assembled from partially pre-fabricated kits and satis- factorily passing the above inspections will be eligible for airworthi- ness certificate when accompanied by an affidavit to the effect that the glider is constructed in exact accordance with the approved manufacturer's instruction manuals and that parts and materials furnished in the kit have been used. NOTE 1. The following placards must be installed in full view of the pilot: "Instrument flight prohibited." "Shock-cord launching prohibited."