EASA CS-23

A Cessna 172

EASA CS-23 is the European Union Aviation Safety Agency Certification Specification for Normal, Utility, Aerobatic and Commuter Aeroplanes.

Description

This certification procedure applies to light aircraft:

Depending on the chosen category, CS-23 prescribes several maneuvers (CS 23.3):

Aircraft not certified in the commuter category can be certified for multiple categories.

It describes the minimum requirements that must be met for the certification of an aircraft in this class. If the manufacturer of the aircraft has sufficiently demonstrated all points, the certification authority issues a type certificate.

Certification Specifications are "soft law", which is not legally binding. Manufacturers may apply for exemptions from CS-23 where necessary.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "EASA.IM.A.051 - Cessna 172 Series (Skyhawk)". 2 November 2021.
  2. ↑ "Regulations Structure" (PDF). EASA. 18 March 2014. Retrieved 13 March 2024. These AMC/GM are so-called 'soft law' (non-binding rules), and put down in form of EASA Decisions. A comprehensive explanation on AMC in form of questions and answers can be found on the FAQ section of the EASA website.. Furthermore, Certification Specifications are also related to the implementing regulations, respectively their parts. Like AMC/GM they are put down as Decisions and are non-binding.