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AMC1 23.2300 Flight control systems

ED Decision 2026/003/R

ASTM F44 F3264 Standard Specification for Normal Category Aeroplanes Certification

7.1 Flight Control Systems

F3061/F3061M-24a Standard Specification for Systems and Equipment in Small Aircraft

F3232/F3232M-25 Standard Specification for Flight Controls in Small Aircraft

F3066/F3066M-18 Standard Specification for Aircraft Powerplant Installation Hazard Mitigation

F3117/F3117M-24a Standard Specification for Crew Interface in Aircraft

Remarks

Except as follows:

For Level 1 single-engine aeroplanes with a stall speed in the landing configuration (VS0) of more than 45 knots, ASTM F3264-24, paragraph 7.1 does not include means for showing that the aeroplane is protected from loss of control when any one connecting or transmitting element in the primary flight control system fails. If applying for certification of a Level 1 single-engine aeroplane with a VS0 greater than 45 knots, applicants may use the requirements of CS 23.677(b)(1) at Amendment 4 as a means of complying with this aspect of CS 23.2300, or may propose a different means of compliance in accordance with CS 23.2010.

For powered trim, applicants may use the provisions of CS 23.677(d) at Amendment 4 as a means of complying with CS 23.2010.

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