EASA-TCDS-A.379 MS 890 and Rallye 235 Series-01-26112010 PDF

TCDS No. EASA.A.
379 MS 890 and Page 1 of 43

Issue 01, 26 November 2010 RALLYE 235 series
European Aviation Safety Agency
EASA
TYPE-CERTIFICATE
DATA SHEET
EASA.A.379
MS 890 and Rallye 235 Series
Type Certificate Holder:
SOCATA
65921 Tarbes Cedex 9
France
For models: MS 890 and its variants: MS 890 A, MS 890 B

MS 892 and its variants: MS 892 A.150, MS 892 B, MS 892 E,
MS 892 E-D
MS 893 and its variants: MS 893 A, MS 893 B, MS 893 E, MS 893 E-D
MS 894 and its variants: MS 894 A, MS 894 C, MS 894 E
RALLYE 235 and its variants RALLYE 235 E, RALLYE 235 E-D,
RALLYE 235 A, RALLYE 235 C, RALLYE 235 F
Issue 01: 26 November 2010
EASA Form NR 90 CS-23

Issue 01
TCDS No. EASA.A.379 MS 890 and Page 2 of 43
CONTENT
SECTION A: MODEL MS 890 TYPE DESIGN
A.I. General
A.II. Certification Basis
A.III. Technical Characteristics and Operational Limitations
A.IV. Operating and Service Instructions
A.V. Notes
SECTION B: MODEL MS 892 TYPE DESIGN
B.I. General
B.II. Certification Basis
B.III. Technical Characteristics and Operational Limitations
B.IV. Operating and Service Instructions
B.V. Notes
SECTION C: MODEL MS 893 TYPE DESIGN
C.I. General
C.II. Certification Basis
C.III. Technical Characteristics and Operational Limitations
C.IV. Operating and Service Instructions
C.V. Notes
SECTION D: MODEL MS 894 TYPE DESIGN
D.I. General
D.II. Certification Basis
D.III. Technical Characteristics and Operational Limitations
D.IV. Operating and Service Instructions
D.V. Notes
SECTION E: MODEL RALLYE 235 TYPE DESIGN
E.I. General
E.II. Certification Basis
E.III. Technical Characteristics and Operational Limitations

E.IV. Operating and Service Instructions
E.V. Notes
SECTION F: GENERAL NOTES
ADMINISTRATIVE SECTION
I. Acronyms
II. Type Certificate Holder Record
III. Change Record
SECTION A: MODEL MS 890 TYPE DESIGN
A.I. General
1. Data Sheet No.: EASA.A.379 - Issue 01 Date : 26 November 2010

2. a) Type: MS 890
b) Model: MS 890 A
c) Variant: MS 890 B
(see Section F, Note 1)
3. Airworthiness Category: Normal and Utility Categories
4. Type Certificate Holder: SOCATA
65921 TARBES Cedex 9
FRANCE
5. Manufacturer: SOCATA
FRANCE
6. Certification Application April 1961
Date:
7. National Certifying Authority D.G.A.C. (Direction Générale de l'Aviation Civile)
8. National Authority Type 11-December-1962
Certificate Date:
9. National Authority Type DGAC-France Type Certificate No.22
Certificate: The present EASA Type Certificate replaces
DGAC-France Type Certificate No.22
A.II. EASA Certification Basis
1. Reference Date for

determining the applicable April 1961
requirements:
2. Airworthiness Requirements: French Norme AIR 2052 - Ed. Novembre 1959
3. Special Conditions: None
4. Exemptions: None
5. Deviations: None
6. Equivalent Safety Findings: None
7. Requirements elected to None
comply:
8. Environmental Standards: CS 36 (ICAO Annex 16, volume I, as applicable)
9. (Reserved) Additional None

National Requirements:
10. (Reserved) /
A.III. Technical Characteristics and Operational Limitations
1. Type Design Definition: MS 890 Airplane main drawing No. 890-00.0.001

2. Description: Single-engine, all-metal, four seats, low-wing airplane,
conventional tail, fixed tricycle landing gear.
3. Equipment: The basic required equipment as prescribed in the
applicable airworthiness regulations (see certification
basis) must be installed in the aircraft for airworthiness
certification.
The applicable DGAC/EASA approved Flight Manual is
required for all operations. Included within the Flight
Manual (if necessary) is information in the form of
supplements, which cover installation of optional
systems and equipment that are required for safe
operation of the aircraft.
4. Dimensions: Span 9.740 m (31.95 ft) for large wing tips,
9.600 m (31.50 ft) for small wing tips
Length 7.100 m (23.29 ft)
Height 2.800 m (9.18 ft)
Wing area 12.28 m2 (132.18 sq.ft)
5. Engine:
5.1.1 Model: Continental 0.300 A, B, C or D
5.1.2 Type Certificate: /
5.1.3 Limitations: All operations: 2700 RPM (108 kW - 145 HP)
6. Load factors: Utility Category, Flaps up: + 4.4
- 1.8
Normal Category, Flaps up: + 3.8
- 1.5
7. Propeller:
7.1.1 Model: Continental 0.300 A or B engine:
McCauley: 1C 172 MDM 7652
Or
Continental 0.300 C or D engine
McCauley: 1C 172 EM 7652
7.1.3 Number of blades: 2
7.1.4 Diameter: 1.93 m (75.98 in.)
7.1.5 Sense of /
Rotation:
7.1.6 Minimum Static 2300 RPM (full throttle)
RPM at sea level:
8. Fluids:
8.1 Fuel: 80/87 minimum aviation grade gasoline
8.2 Oil: SAE 20 for OAT < 5°C,
SAE 40 for OAT > 5°C
8.3 Coolant: Not Applicable
9. Fluid capacities:
9.1 Fuel: 2 structural wing tanks
With sight tube gauges (see Note 1)
Total capacity 180 litres (47.55 US Gal):
Each tank: 90 litres (23.76 US Gal)
Total usable capacity 178 litres (47.02 US Gal):
With electrical gauges
Total capacity 184 litres (48.61 US Gal):
Total usable capacity 170 litres (44.91 US Gal):
Unusable capacity 4.4 litres (1.16 US Gal)
9.2 Oil: Maximum capacity: 7.5 litres (7.93 qts)
Usable capacity: Refer to Airplane Flight Manual
9.3 Coolant system Not Applicable
capacity:
10. Air Speeds: (Indicated Airspeeds) (see Section F, Note 10)
VNE (Never Exceed speed): 290 km/h (156 KIAS)
Vd (Design diving speed): 322 km/h (174 KIAS)
VNO (Maximum structural
cruising speed): 250 km/h (135 KIAS)
VA (Maneuvering speed): 210 km/h (113 KIAS)
VFE (Maximum Flap Extended): 140 km/h (76 KIAS)
11. Maximum Operating Refer to Airplane Flight Manual
Altitude:
12. Allweather Operations - Day VFR
Capability: - Night VFR if required equipment installed as defined
in Flight Manual Supplement for Night VFR
- Flight in icing conditions is prohibited
13. Maximum Weights: (see Note 3)

Normal Category
Maximum Takeoff: 980 kg (2160 lbs)
Maximum Landing: 980 kg (2160 lbs)
Utility Category
Maneuvers: 980 kg (2160 lbs)
14. Centre of Gravity (see Section F, Notes 4 and 11)
Range:
Forward Limit: 0.780 m (30.71 in.)
aft of datum under 685 kg (1510 lbs)
Intermediate limit: 0.943 m (37.13 in.)
aft of datum at 980 kg (2160 lbs)
Straight line variation between points given.
Aft Limit: 1.047 m (41.22 in.) aft of datum
Fuel:
From firewall: at Station + 1.067 m (41.01 in.)
Oil in the sump:
From firewall: at Station - 0.493 m (19.41 in.)
15. Datum: Front face of engine firewall
16. Control surface Elevator: Up 25° ± 1°
deflections: Down 28° ± 1°
Elevator tab: Up 20°
Down 28°
Rudder relative to fin: Right 30° + 1°
Left 30° + 1°
Ailerons relative to wing: Up 17° ± 1°
Down 13° ± 1°
Flaps relative to wing: Up 0°
Down 30° ± 1°
17. Levelling Means: Upper spar of horizontal frame (canopy rail)
18. Minimum Flight Crew: 1 (Pilot) at Station + 0.947 m (37.28 in.)
19. Maximum Passenger One at front R.H. Station + 0.947 m (37.28 in.),
Seating Capacity: Two at rear Station + 1.777 m (69.96 in.) provided a
total maximum weight of 154 kg (339 lbs) (see Note 2)
20. Baggage/Cargo 45 kg (99 lbs) at Station + 2.447 m (96 in.)
Compartments:
21. Wheels and Tyres:

21.1 Nose landing Wheel: Morane Saulnier
gear: Tire: 330 x 130
Pressure: 1.4 bars (20.31 psi)
Shock absorbers: Eram, air-over-oil type
Inflation: 30 bars (435 psi)
21.2 Main landing gear: Track: 2000 mm (78.74 in.)
Wheels: Morane Saulnier
Tires: 420 x 150
Inflation: 31 bars (449.5 psi)
22. Serial Numbers Eligible: List available at SOCATA
A.IV. Operating and Service Instructions
1. Flight Manual:
DGAC/EASA approved Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH) original issue or later
revision.
2. Technical Manual:
SOCATA Rallye Maintenance Manual at revision 10 or later revision ∗
3. Repair Manual:
SOCATA Rallye Repair Manual at revision 10 or later revision
4. Manual for Operation:

N/A
5. Spare Parts Catalogue:

SOCATA Rallye Spare Parts Catalogue at revision 12 or later revision
6. Table of Dimensions, Limits and Clearances:

N/A
7. Instruments and aggregates:

N/A
∗
Refer to Section E for SOCATA Rallye 235 Maintenance Manual
A.V. Notes
1) Indications of sight tube gauges are valid only when the aircraft is in a level
flight attitude.
2) Passenger(s) are allowed on the rear seat if the front passenger seat is
already occupied, preferably by the passenger with the highest weight.
3) The aircraft empty weight must include unusable fuel quantity.

SECTION B: MODEL MS 892 TYPE DESIGN
B.I. General

2. a) Type: MS 892
b) Model: MS 892 A.150
c) Variant: MS 892 B.150, MS 892 E.150, MS 892 E-D.150
FRANCE
FRANCE
6. Certification Application January 1964
Date: May 1972 for E variants
8. National Authority Type MS 892 A.150 and B.150: 26-June-1964
Certificate Date: MS 892 E.150: 09-May-1972
MS 892 E-D.150: 22-June-1976
9. National Authority Type DGAC-France Type Certificate No. 22
DGAC-France Type Certificate No. 22
B.II. EASA Certification Basis
1. Reference Date for January 1964

determining the applicable
requirements: May 1972 for E variants

4. Exemptions: None
5. Deviations: None
comply:

10. (Reserved) /
B.III. Technical Characteristics and Operational Limitations
1. Type Design Definition: MS 892 Airplane main drawings No. 892-00.0.001 and
892-00.0.002
certification.
Length 7.100 m (23.29 ft)
Height 2.800 m (9.18 ft)
Wing area 12.28 m2 (132.18 sq.ft)
5. Engine:
5.1.1 Model: Lycoming 0-320 E
5.1.3 Limitations: All operations 2700 RPM (112 kW - 150 HP)
(see Note 1)
- 1.8
- 1.5
7. Propeller: (see Note 2)
7.1. Only MS 892 A.150 and B.150
7.1.1 Model: McCauley: 1C 172 MGM 7650
or
McCauley: 1C 172 MGM 7652

7.1.4 Diameter: 1.93 m (75.98 in.)
7.1.5 Sense of /
Rotation:
7.1.6 Minimum Static 2450 RPM (McCauley 1C 172 MGM 7650)
RPM at sea level: 2350 RPM (McCauley 1C 172 MGM 7652)
(full throttle)
7.2. All
7.2.1 Model: Sensenich: M.74 DM 058 to 054
or
Sensenich: M.74 DM 6-058 to 6-054
7.2.3 Number of 2
blades:
7.2.4 Diameter: 1.88 m (74 in.)
7.2.5 Sense of /
Rotation:
7.2.6 Minimum Static 2250 to 2450 RPM (full throttle)
RPM at sea level:
8. Fluids:
8.2 Oil: (see Note 3)
Aircraft MS 892
Gauge type Sight tube gauges
(see Note 4) Electrical gauges
Capacity
Total:
Both tanks ............. 180 litres 184 litres 235 litres
(47.55 US Gal) (48.61 US Gal) (62.08 US Gal)
Each tank .............. 90 litres 92 litres 117.5 litres
Total usable:
Each tank .............. 89 litres 85 litres 110 litres
Unusable: 4.4 litres (1.16 US Gal)

Usable capacity: 5.5 litres (5.81 qts)
capacity:
Altitude:
Capability: - Night VFR if required equipment installed as defined
in Flight Manual Supplement for Night VFR
Normal Category
Utility Category
Range:
Forward Limit: 0.780 m (30.71 in.)
Fuel:
Oil in the sump:
16. Control surface MS 892 A and B:

deflections: Elevator: Up 25° ± 1°
Down 28° ± 1°
MS 892 E and E-D:
Elevator: Up 25° ± 1°
Down 20° ± 1°
All:
Down 28°
Left 30° + 1°
Down 13° ± 1°
Down 30° ± 1°
Seating Capacity:
Two at rear Station + 1.777 m (69.96 in.) provided a
Compartments:
Wheels: Morane Saulnier or Cleveland
Tires: 420 x 150
for Morane Saulnier wheels
435 x 155
for Cleveland wheels (see Note 7)
B.IV. Operating and Service Instructions
1. Flight Manual:
revision.
3. Repair Manual:

N/A


N/A

N/A
B.V. Notes
1) Specific limitation for operation in Germany:

The MS 892 E-D.150 is limited for maximum continuous operation to
2600 RPM.
2) The installation of the propellers Sensenich M.74 DM 058 or 74 DM 6-058 and

Mac Cauley 1C 172 MGM 7652 or 7650 is possible on MS 892 A.150 only if
not equipped with SOCATA modification No. 89 (Installation of Cleveland
wheels on main landing gear).
3) above + 15° C SAE 50

from - 0° C to + 32° C SAE 40
from - 15° C to + 21° C SAE 30
below - 12° C SAE 20
flight attitude.
∗
7) Cleveland wheels on main landing gear installed in series for MS 892 E.150
and E-D.150; optional (modification No. 89) for MS 892 A.150.
SECTION C: MODEL MS 893 TYPE DESIGN
C.I. General

2. a) Type: MS 893
b) Model: MS 893 A
c) Variant: MS 893 B, MS 893 E and MS 893 E-D
FRANCE
FRANCE
6. Certification Application August 1964
Date:
8. National Authority Type MS 893 A and B: 27-April-1965
Certificate Date: MS 893 E: 09-May-1972
MS 893 E-D: 22-June-1976
C.II. EASA Certification Basis
1. Reference Date for August 1964

requirements: May 1972 for E variants

4. Exemptions: None
5. Deviations: None
comply:

10. (Reserved) /
C.III. Technical Characteristics and Operational Limitations
1. Type Design Definition: MS 893 Airplane main drawings No. 893-00.0.001,

893-00.0.004 and 893-00.0.007
certification.
Length 7.100 m (23.29 ft)
Height 2.800 m (9.18 ft)
Wing area 12.28 m2 (132.18 sq.ft)
5. Engine:
5.1.1 Model: Lycoming O.360.A
(see Note 1)
- 1.8
- 1.5
7. Propeller:
7.1.1 Model: Sensenich: M 76 EMM-54 to 60 or
Sensenich: M 76 EM8 -54 to 60
or
McCauley: 1 A 200 FA 8044 or
McCauley: 1 A 200 FA 8046
or
Hartzell: HC C2.YK.1B/7666 A-2
(Hartzell regulator F4-4A with O-360 A.1 only)
7.1.4 Diameter: 1.93 m (75.98 in.) (Sensenich)
2.03 m (79.92 in.) (McCauley)
1.88 m (74 in.) (Hartzell)
7.1.5 Sense of /
Rotation:
7.1.6 Minimum Static 2450 to 2310 RPM * (Sensenich)
RPM at sea level: 2300 RPM (McCauley)
(full throttle)
(*) (see Notes 2 and 3)
7.1.7 Pitch limits: Hartzell propeller:
High pitch 31°, low pitch 11°30’ (see Note 4)
8. Fluids:
8.2 Oil: See Note 5
Aircraft MS 893
Capacity
Total:
Total usable:


capacity:
Altitude:
Capability: - Night VFR and IFR if required equipment installed as
defined in Flight Manual Supplement for Night VFR
and Flight Manual Supplement for Night IFR
Normal Category
Utility Category
Range:
14.1 For MS 893 A up Forward Limit: 0.780 m (30.71 in.)
to s/n 746: aft of datum under 685 kg (1510 lbs)
0.969 m (38.15 in.)
14.2 For MS 893 A Forward Limit: 0.780 m (30.71 in.)
from s/n 747 and aft of datum under 685 kg (1510 lbs)
MS 893 B, MS 893 Intermediate limit:
0.839 m (33 in.)
E, MS 893 E-D:
0.900 m (35.43 in.)
0.969 m (38.15 in.)
Fuel:
Oil in the sump:
16. Control surface MS 893 A and B:
Down 28° ± 1°
MS 893 E and E-D:
Down 20° ± 1°
All:
Down 28°
Left 30° + 1°
Down 13° ± 1°
Down 30° ± 1°
Compartments:
Wheels: Morane Saulnier or Cleveland
Tires: 420 x 150
for Morane Saulnier wheels
435 x 155
for Cleveland wheels (see Note 8)
C.IV. Operating and Service Instructions
1. Flight Manual:
revision.
3. Repair Manual:

N/A


N/A

N/A
C.V. Notes

The MS 893 E-D is limited for maximum continuous operation to 2575 RPM.
2) Diameter reduction not allowed for repair purpose.
3) Avoid continuous operation between 2150 RPM and 2350 RPM, except for
Lycoming O-360.A4A.
4) Avoid continuous operation between 2000 RPM and 2250 RPM.
5) above + 15° C SAE 50

from - 0° C to + 32° C SAE 40
from - 15° C to + 21° C SAE 30
∗
flight attitude.
8) Cleveland wheels on main landing gear installed in series for MS 893 E and
E-D; optional (modification No. 89) for MS 893 A.

SECTION D: MODEL MS 894 TYPE DESIGN
D.I. General

2. a) Type: MS 894
b) Model: MS 894 A
c) Variant: MS 894 C, MS 894 E
(see Section F, Notes 1 and 2)
FRANCE
FRANCE
6. Certification Application September 1967
Date:
8. National Authority Type MS 894 A: 24-April-1968
Certificate Date: MS 894 C: 08-April-1970
MS 894 E: 09-May-1972
D.II. EASA Certification Basis
1. Reference Date for September 1967

requirements: May 1972 for E variant

4. Exemptions: None
5. Deviations: None
comply:

10. (Reserved) /
D.III. Technical Characteristics and Operational Limitations
1. Type Design Definition: MS 894 Airplane main drawings No. 894-00.0.001,

894-00.0.002 and 894-00.0.004
conventional tail, fixed tricycle landing gear (MS 894 A
and E) or conventional landing gear (MS 894 C).
certification.
Length 7.150 m (23.46 ft)
Height 2.800 m (9.18 ft)
Wing area 12.28 m2 (132.18 sq.ft)
5. Engine:
5.1.1 Model: Franklin 6.A.350 C1 (see Note 1)
- 1.8
- 1.5
7. Propeller:
7.1.1 Model: McCauley: 2A31-C.21/84 S-8
(Woodward regulator 210453 or 210660)
or
Hartzell: HC C2YK.1B/8459-4 A-2
(Woodward regulator 210453 or 210660)

7.1.4 Diameter: 1.93 m (75.98 in.) (McCauley)
2.03 m (79.92 in.) (Hartzell)
7.1.5 Sense of /
Rotation:
7.1.6 Minimum Static /
RPM at sea level:
7.1.7 Pitch limits: Mc Cauley propeller:
High pitch 22°, low pitch 13°30’
Hartzell propeller:
High pitch 31°, low pitch 11°30’
8. Fluids:
8.2 Oil: SAE 30 for OAT < 5 °C, SAE 50 for OAT > 5°C
Aircraft MS 894
Capacity
Total:
Total usable:
9.2 Oil: Maximum capacity: 9 litres (9.5 qts)

capacity:

10.1 Normal Category VNE (Never Exceed speed): 305 km/h (165 KIAS)
10.2 Utility Category VNE (Never Exceed speed): 325 km/h (175 KIAS)
Altitude:
Capability: - Night VFR and IFR if required equipment installed as
Normal Category
Utility Category
14. Centre of Gravity Range: (see Section F, Notes 4 and 11)
14.1 MS 894 A and C: Forward Limit: 0.800 m (31.50 in.)
0.969 m (38.15 in.)
14.2 MS 894 E: Forward Limit: 0.787 m (30.98 in.)
0.963 m (37.91 in.)

Fuel:
Oil in the sump:
16. Control surface MS 894 A and C:
Down 30° ± 1°
MS 894 E:
Down 20° ± 1°
All:
Down 28°
Left 30° + 1°
Rudder tab: Right 10° + 1°
Left 25° + 1°
Down 13° ± 1°
Down 30° ± 1°
Compartments:
21.1 MS 894 A and E (Tricyle type landing gear)
21.1.1 Nose landing Wheel: Morane Saulnier
Shock absorbers:
21.1.2 Main landing Track: 2000 mm (78.74 in.)

gear: Wheels: Morane Saulnier or Cleveland
Tires: 420 x 150 (Morane Saulnier wheels)
or 435 x 155 (Cleveland wheels)
(see Note 4)
Shock absorbers:
21.2 MS 894 C (Conventional type landing gear)
gear: Wheels: Morane Saulnier
Tires: 420 x 150
Pressure: 2.3 bars (33 psi)
Shock absorbers:
21.2.2 Tail landing Wheel: Morane Saulnier
gear: Tire: 2.80/2.50-4
Shock absorbers:
D.IV. Operating and Service Instructions
1. Flight Manual:
revision.
3. Repair Manual:

N/A

∗

N/A

N/A
D.V. Notes
1) Carburettor Marvel MA.5-10-4865, setting BC.11.
flight attitude.
4) Cleveland wheels on main landing gear installed in series for MS 894 E;

optional (modification No. 89) for MS 894 A.

SECTION E: MODEL RALLYE 235 TYPE DESIGN
E.I. General

2. a) Type: RALLYE 235
b) Model: RALLYE 235 E
c) Variant: RALLYE 235 E-D, RALLYE 235 A, RALLYE 235 C,
RALLYE 235 F
(see Section F, Notes 1 and 2)
FRANCE
FRANCE
6. Certification Application April 1975
Date:
8. National Authority Type RALLYE 235 E: 04-November-1975
Certificate Date: RALLYE 235 E-D: 22-June-1976
RALLYE 235 A: 23-June-1976
RALLYE 235 C: 07-March-1978
RALLYE 235 F: 06-June-1984
A.II. EASA Certification Basis
1. Reference Date for April 1975

requirements: December 1983 for Rallye 235 F

4. Exemptions: None
5. Deviations: None

comply:
10. (Reserved) /
E.III. Technical Characteristics and Operational Limitations
1. Type Design Definition: RALLYE 235E

Airplane main drawing No. 895-00.0.001,
RALLYE 235E-D
RALLYE 235A
RALLYE 235C
RALLYE 235F
Airplane main drawing No. 895-00.0.028
conventional tail, fixed tricycle landing gear (RALLYE
235 E, E-D, A, F) or conventional landing gear
(RALLYE 235 C).
certification.
Length 7.280 m (23.88 ft)
Height RALLYE 235 E, E-D, A, F
2.800 m (9.18 ft)
RALLYE 235 C
2.310 m (7.60 ft)
Wing area 12.28 m2 (132.18 sq.ft)
5. Engine:
5.1.1 Model: Lycoming 0-540-B4B5
(see Note 1)
With option No. 343: Rallye 235 F muffler version
All operations 2500 RPM (112 kW – 150 HP)
(see paragraph 7.1: MT Propeller)
- 1.8
- 1.5
7. Propeller:
7.1.1 Model: Hartzell HC-C2YK-1-BF/F8468 A-4
(Woodward regulator 210-681)
or
With option No. 343 – see Section F, Note 8:
MT Propeller: MTV-14-B/190-17, Spinner: P 431
7.1.3 Number of blades: 2 (Hartzell)
4 (MT Propeller)
7.1.4 Diameter: 2.03 m (79.92 in.) (Hartzell)
1.90 m (74.80 in.) (MT Propeller)
7.1.5 Sense of /
Rotation:
7.1.6 Minimum Static /
RPM at sea level:
7.1.7 Pitch limits: Hartzell propeller:
High pitch 28°18, low pitch 12°50’
MT propeller:
High pitch 30°, low pitch 12°, at 0.665 m (26.18 in .)
8. Fluids:
8.2 Oil: See Note 2
Rallye235 E, Rallye
Aircraft 235 A and 235 F 235 C
Gauge type Electrical gauges
Capacity
Total:
Both tanks ............... 280 litres 254 litres
(73.97 US Gal) (68 US Gal)
Each tank ................ 140 litres 127 litres
(36.98 US Gal) (33.55 US Gal)
Total usable:
Both tanks ............... 270 litres 246 litres
(71.33 US Gal) (64.99 US Gal)
Each tank ................ 135 litres 123 litres
(35.66 US Gal) (32.49 US Gal)
9.2 Oil: Maximum capacity: 12 litres (12.68 qts)

capacity:
10.1 Normal Category VNE (Never Exceed speed): 315 km/h (170 KIAS)
VA (Maneuvering speed):
Rallye 235 E, A, C............ 210 km/h (113 KIAS)
Rallye 235 F ....................... 220 km/h (119 KIAS)
10.2 Utility Category VNE (Never Exceed speed): 337 km/h (182 KIAS)
Altitude:
12. Allweather Operations All

Capability: - Day VFR
RALLYE 235 E, 235 A, 235 C
- Night VFR and IFR if required equipment installed as
RALLYE 235 E,
RALLYE 235 F
235 A, 235 C
13.1 Normal Category Max. Takeoff: 1200 kg 1250 kg
(2645 lbs) (2755 lbs)
Max. Landing: 1140 kg 1250 kg
(2513 lbs) (2755 lbs)
13.2 Utility Category Maneuvers: 1000 kg 1000 kg
(2204 lbs) (2204 lbs)
Range:
14.1 RALLYE 235 E, Forward Limit: 0.787 m (30.98 in.)
235 A, 235 C: aft of datum under 800 kg (1763 lbs)
0.852 m (33.54 in.)
0.969 m (38.15 in.)
14.2 RALLYE 235 F: Forward Limit: 0.813 m (32.00 in.)
0.826 m (32.51 in.)
0.854 m (33.62 in.)
Fuel:
Oil in the sump:

16. Control surface RALLYE 235 A, C and F:
Down 28° ± 1°
RALLYE 235 E:
Down 20° ± 1°
All:
Down 28°
(see Note 5)
Left 30° + 1°
Rudder tab: Right 10° + 1°
Left 25° + 1°
Down 13° ± 1°
Down 30° ± 1°
18. Minimum Flight Crew: 1 (Pilot):
RALLYE 235 A and F: at Station + 0.947 m (37.28 in.),
RALLYE 235 E and C: at Station + 0.967 m (38.07 in.)
19. Maximum Passenger One at front R.H. Station:
Seating Capacity: RALLYE 235 A and F: + 0.947 m (37.28 in.),
RALLYE 235 E and C: + 0.967 m (38.07 in.)
Two at rear Station + 1.777 m (69.96 in.) provided a
Compartments:
21.1 RALLYE 235 E, 235 A, 235 F (Tricyle type landing gear)
21.1.1 Nose landing Wheel: Morane Saulnier
Shock absorbers:

gear: Wheels: Cleveland
Tires: 435 x 155
Shock absorbers:
21.2 RALLYE 235 C (Conventional type landing gear)
gear: Wheels: Morane Saulnier
Tires: 420 x 150
Shock absorbers:
21.2.2 Tail landing Wheel: Morane Saulnier
gear: Tire: 2.80/2.50-4
Shock absorbers:
E.IV. Operating and Service Instructions
1. Flight Manual:
revision.
SOCATA Rallye 235 Maintenance Manual at revision 2 or later revision
3. Repair Manual:

N/A


N/A

N/A
E.V. Notes

The Rallye 235 is limited for maximum continuous operation to 2525 RPM.
2) above + 15° C SAE 50

from - 0° C to + 32° C SAE 40
from - 15° C to + 21° C SAE 30
5) Elevator automatic tab: automaticity ratio = 100 %

SECTION F: GENERAL NOTES
Note 1: Design differences between models:

Models “A”: equipped with a pitch and roll control stick,
Models “B” and “E”: equipped with a pitch and roll control wheel,
Models “C”: equipped with a “conventional” landing gear (main +
tail landing gear).
Note 2: Specific equipment and devices:

MS 894: Thermometer monitoring air temperature at carburetor
outlet.
Rallye 235: Thermometer monitoring air temperature at carburetor
outlet,
Exhaust gas temperature indicator (ALCOR).
Note 3: (a) Normal Category: all aerobatic maneuvers are prohibited.

(b) Utility Category:
- The following maneuvers are only authorized during utility
category operation with the following initial speeds (Vi):
• MS 890/892/893/894
Climb zoom: Vi = 240 km/h (129 kt)
Lazy heights: Vi = 220 km/h (118 kt)
High bank turns (60 °):
Vi = 175 km/h (94 kt)
190 km/h (102 kt) for MS 894
• RALLYE 235
Climb zoom: Vi = 260 km/h (140 kt)
Lazy heights: Vi = 230 km/h (124 kt)
High bank turns (60 °):
Vi = 200 km/h (108 kt)
• All
Stalls
- Inverted flight and Spinning are prohibited.
Note 4: Loading on rear seats and in baggage compartment:

Normal loading on rear seats is 154 kg (339 lbs). If both rear places are
occupied, check baggage loading in order to be within weight and
balance limits.
Note 5: Glider or banderole towing is authorized under the following conditions:

The equipment necessary for such operation is installed. This equipment
is defined in SOCATA Options No. 22 or No. 350.
Models:
All
Limitations:
- Maximum Takeoff weight:
• MS 890 and MS 892: 760 kg (1675 lbs)
• MS 893: 780 kg (1719 lbs)
• MS 894: 850 kg (1873 lbs)
• RALLYE 235: 900 kg (1984 lbs)
- Towed glider maximum weight:
• MS 890 and MS 892: 500 kg (1102 lbs)
• MS 893: 600 kg (1322 lbs)
• MS 894: 850 kg (1873 lbs)
• RALLYE 235: 900 kg (1984 lbs)
- Towed banderole:
• Towed banderole 100Cx.S (drag coefficient) must be equal or
below:
o MS 890 and MS 892: 120
o MS 893: 180
o MS 894: 230
o RALLYE 235: 245
- Mandatory engine instruments:
• MS 894 and RALLYE 235:
- Air temperature thermometer at carburetor intake
• RALLYE 235:
- Exhaust gazes temperature indicator (ALCOR)
- Minimum speed with towed glider:
• IAS = 100-110 km/h (54 – 59 kt), depending on glider weight.
- Towing speed envelope:
• 100 km/h (54 kt) < IAS < 120 km/h (65 kt), depending on glider
limitations.
- Placard must be placed on instruments panel in clear view of the pilot:
• French version:
REMORQUAGE PLANEUR OU MS 890, MS 893 MS 894 RALLYE

BANDEROLE MS 892 235
Masse maximum au décollage (kg) 760 780 850 900
Vitesse minimum de remorquage
100 100 100/110 100/110
(km/h)
Vitesse optimum de montée (km/h) 110 to 115 km/h volets 0°
Masse maximale planeur remorqué
500 600 850 900
(kg)
100Cx.S maximum des banderoles 120 180 230 245
• English version:
GLIDER OR BANDEROLE MS 890, MS 893 MS 894 RALLYE

TOWING MS 892 235
Maximum takeoff weight [kg (lbs)] 760 780 850 900
(1675) (1719) (1873) (1984)
Minimum towing speed [km/h (kt)] 100 100 100/110 100/110
(54) (54) (54/59) (54/59)
Optimum climb speed [km/h (kt)] 110 to 115 km/h (59 to 62 kt) with flaps up
Towed glider maximum weight [kg 500 600 850 900
(lbs)] (1102) (1322) (1873) (1984)
Maxi. 100Cx.S (drag coefficient) for
120 180 230 245
banderoles
Note 6: Parachutes dropping is authorized for the following models with regard to
the following limitations: Doit-on mentionner l’arrêté de 1991 ?
The equipment necessary for such operation is defined in SOCATA
Option n° 63.
Models:
MS 893, MS 894, Rallye 235
Limitations:
- Flight with fully opened canopy is authorized only if SOCATA
modification n° 62 is embodied and according to the Flight Manual
requirements.
- Only jumps with manually activated opening are authorized, in the
conditions described in the approved Flight Manual.
Note 7: Skis:
The following models may be equipped with SOCATA Option n° 117
“Snow skis.
Models:
MS 894 C, RALLYE 235 C
Limitations:
MS 894 C RALLYE 235 C
- Maximum takeoff weight:
• Airfield with snow or not: 1100 kg (2425 lbs) 1200 kg (2645 lbs)
• Mountain airfield or glacier:
Pressure altitude ≤ 7000 ft 1100 kg (2425 lbs) 1200 kg (2645 lbs)
Pressure altitude > 7000 ft 1020 kg (2248 lbs) 1120 kg (2469 lbs)
- Maximum load in skis compartment:
• 4 pairs with sticks, excluding any other load
[the authorized maximum load in baggage compartment remains
45 kg (99 lbs)]
- Maximum speeds [km/h (KIAS)]:
• in Normal and Utility categories: Vne = 275 km/h (148 KIAS)
Va = 200 km/h (107 KIAS)
- Mandatory engine equipment:
• MS 894 C: Carburetor Marvel-Schebler MA 4-5.
- Maximum crosswind:
• 20 kts (32 km/h)
Note 8: RALLYE 235 F in Low noise configuration (SOCATA Option No. 343):
- Silencer: GOMOLZIG
- 4 blades propeller: MT PROPELLER
- Engine RPM limitation: 2500 RPM
Note 9: Agricultural spray operation:

Agricultural spray kit is defined by SOCATA Options No. 104 and 104.1.
Models:
MS 893 A and MS 894 A
Limitations:
- Mandatory propeller configurations:
• MS 893 A: Sensenich M 76 EM8 054 to 058,
Mac Cauley 1A 200 FA 8044 to 8046
Hartzell HC C2YK.1B/7666A-2
• MS 894 A: Hartzell HC C2YF.1B/8459-4
- Maximum liquid weight in tank:
• 310 kg (683 lbs)
- CG envelope is not changed.
- Maximum fuel quantity:
• MS 893 A: 60 litres (15.85 US Gal)
• MS 894 A: 70 litres (18.49 US Gal)
- Maximum takeoff weight:
• MS 893 A: 1050 kg (2314 lbs)
• MS 894 A: 1100 kg (2425 lbs)
- Never exceed speed:
• Vne = 220 km/h (118 KIAS)
- No passenger allowed.
Note 10: Lateral wind limit:

- MS 890, MS 892, MS 893
• 20 kts (35 km/h)
- MS 894, Rallye 235
• 25 kts (46 km/h)
Note 11: Medical flight:

For medical flight with 1 pilot, 1 injured person weighing 77 kg (169 lbs)
laying on a stretcher, 1 nurse or other person weighing 77 kg (169 lbs)
on the rear bench, the balance is satisfactory.
ADMINISTRATIVE SECTION
I. Acronyms
II. Type Certificate Holder Record
1961 to 1963 Société MORANE-SAULNIER

5, rue Volta
PUTEAUX (Seine)
FRANCE
1963 to 1979 Société d'Exploitation des Etablissements MORANE-SAULNIER

46, Avenue Kléber
PARIS 16è
FRANCE
1979 to 2000:: Société de Construction d'Avions de Tourisme et d'Affaires

"S.O.C.A.T.A." - Groupe AEROSPATIALE
Boîte Postale n° 930
65009 TARBES
FRANCE
2000 to 2009: EADS SOCATA

FRANCE
Since 2009: SOCATA

FRANCE
III. Change Record
TC Issue No. &

Issue Date Changes
Date
Issue 01 26 November 2010 Transfer from the DGAC TCDS No. 71 issue 26 November 2010
12 dated May 1997 to the EASA TCDS form.

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TCDS No. EASA.A.

379 MS 890 and Page 1 of 43

European Aviation Safety Agency

MS 890 and Rallye 235 Series

Type Certificate Holder:

For models: MS 890 and its variants: MS 890 A, MS 890 B

Issue 01: 26 November 2010

EASA Form NR 90 CS-23

SECTION A: MODEL MS 890 TYPE DESIGN

SECTION B: MODEL MS 892 TYPE DESIGN

SECTION C: MODEL MS 893 TYPE DESIGN

SECTION D: MODEL MS 894 TYPE DESIGN

SECTION E: MODEL RALLYE 235 TYPE DESIGN

E.III. Technical Characteristics and Operational Limitations

SECTION F: GENERAL NOTES

SECTION A: MODEL MS 890 TYPE DESIGN

1. Data Sheet No.: EASA.A.379 - Issue 01 Date : 26 November 2010

A.II. EASA Certification Basis

1. Reference Date for

9. (Reserved) Additional None

A.III. Technical Characteristics and Operational Limitations

1. Type Design Definition: MS 890 Airplane main drawing No. 890-00.0.001

13. Maximum Weights: (see Note 3)

21. Wheels and Tyres:

A.IV. Operating and Service Instructions

4. Manual for Operation:

5. Spare Parts Catalogue:

6. Table of Dimensions, Limits and Clearances:

7. Instruments and aggregates:

3) The aircraft empty weight must include unusable fuel quantity.

SECTION B: MODEL MS 892 TYPE DESIGN

1. Data Sheet No.: EASA.A.379 - Issue 01 Date : 26 November 2010

B.II. EASA Certification Basis

1. Reference Date for January 1964

2. Airworthiness Requirements: French Norme AIR 2052 - Ed. Novembre 1959

8. Environmental Standards: CS 36 (ICAO Annex 16, volume I, as applicable)

B.III. Technical Characteristics and Operational Limitations

7.1.3 Number of blades: 2

9.2 Oil: Maximum capacity: 7.5 litres (7.93 qts)

16. Control surface MS 892 A and B:

B.IV. Operating and Service Instructions

4. Manual for Operation:

5. Spare Parts Catalogue:

6. Table of Dimensions, Limits and Clearances:

7. Instruments and aggregates:

1) Specific limitation for operation in Germany:

2) The installation of the propellers Sensenich M.74 DM 058 or 74 DM 6-058 and

3) above + 15° C SAE 50

6) The aircraft empty weight must include unusable fuel quantity.

SECTION C: MODEL MS 893 TYPE DESIGN

1. Data Sheet No.: EASA.A.379 - Issue 01 Date : 26 November 2010

C.II. EASA Certification Basis

1. Reference Date for August 1964

2. Airworthiness Requirements: French Norme AIR 2052 - Ed. Novembre 1959

8. Environmental Standards: CS 36 (ICAO Annex 16, volume I, as applicable)

C.III. Technical Characteristics and Operational Limitations

1. Type Design Definition: MS 893 Airplane main drawings No. 893-00.0.001,

9.2 Oil: Maximum capacity: 7.5 litres (7.93 qts)

9.3 Coolant system Not Applicable