BGA glider data sheet ASW 15B (See separate sheet for ASW 15A)

Data source: Flight & Operational Manual

Date of issue: 1972

Manufacturer: Schleicher

Phone: 0049 6658 890

Fax: 0049 6658 8940

UK Agent: Peter Wells

E Mail: zuluglasstek@clara.net

Phone: 01844 208

157

Link to mandatory mods:

Fax: 01844 201 028

URL : http://www.as-segelflugzeuge.de/englisch/e_main.htm

Weighing Data:

Control deflections in mm

Kg Max weight (dry) (Landing weight)

Pounds

Up Down Distance - Max

hinge to

free

measuring point

play

BGA concession non-aerobatic max weight (dry) [+3%]
Max weight with water

408 900

Ailerons 85 50 ±10 ±5

200

Max weight of non-lifting 220 485 components (everything except wings)

Elevator 60 55 ±10 ±5
Trim

340

BGA concession non-aerobatic
max weight of non-lifting components [+5%]
Max pilot weight (seat load)

231 509 115 253

Rudder
Airbrakes

Left 254 ±25

Right 254 ±25

490

mm inches

Forward C of G limit (aft of datum) 210 8.27

Aft C of G limit (aft of datum)

380 14.96

Pilot position (forward of datum) 576* 22.69*

*These figures were derived from a weighing by Dave Bullock in Sept 2009 using a 190 lb pilot sitting as far back as possible, they are thus conservative.

The cockpit airbrake lever must be in the same position ±5mm with each airbrake connected separately (& locked). Min 5 mm surplus forward travel of the cockpit lever.

Longitudinal datum: Wing root LE (not the fairing).

Horizontal datum: Rear fuselage top 1000:50 tail down

Maximum speeds

Knots Kph

VNE

119 220 Aerotow

Rough air

92 170 Winch / auto tow

Manoeuvre 92 170

Knots 92 65

Kph 170 120

Max winch weak link: 500kg (Tost white). BGA concession 600 Kg (Tost blue).

Tyre pressure:

37-40 psi 2.6-2.8 Bar

Semi aerobatic and cloud flying permitted without water ballast.

Notes: -

Excess play at the wing-root to fuselage junction can cause major tailplane oscillations at high speed.

This sheet compiled by: Tim Macfadyen Last update: 21 Sept 2009 (pilot position changed)