The Piper TG-8 (ICAO type GLID) is an aircraft of United States origin, certificated in the Glider category. It has a maximum take-off weight of 527 kg. It offers seating for up to 3 across its variants.
Piper TG-8
GLID
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Year
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Owner
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Last seen
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MTOW
527 kg
Range
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Seats
3
TG-8
Piper · TG-8
Model overview
Fleet & certification
- Built
- 2
- Active
- 2
- Origin
- United States
Certifying authorities
FAA
Market
Comparable listings
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$86,000VH-PEL · 1964 · 4,565 hrs
$95,000Variants
Per-variant specifications
| Variant | Engine | MTOW | Range | Cruise | Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TG-8 TG-8 | — | 527 kg | — | — | 2 |
Type certification
The FAA paperwork
TCDS GTC 10 · issued 1942-08-19
- Category
- Glider
- MTOW
- 527 kg
- Seats
- 1 crew · 2 passengers
Certification basis
Glider Type Certificate No. 10 (CAR 5)
Safety & ops history
Where to look next
Detailed safety & ops history coming soon — view this model's FAA Airworthiness Directives at FAA.gov.
This aircraft
Tools
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TG-8 — frequently asked
How many people can the Piper TG-8 carry?
The Piper TG-8 seats up to 3 across its variants.
What is the MTOW of the Piper TG-8?
The Piper TG-8's maximum take-off weight is 527 kg.
What is the ICAO type designator for the Piper TG-8?
The Piper TG-8's ICAO type designator is GLID.
How many Piper TG-8 aircraft are registered worldwide?
Sprinkle tracks 2 registered Piper TG-8 airframes worldwide.
Registered TG-8 aircraft
Individual TG-8 airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.