Navigate / EASA

CS-LSA.5  Applicability

ED Decision 2013/015/R

This Certification Specification is applicable to Light Sport Aeroplanes to be approved for day-VFR only that meet all of the following criteria:

(a)     A Maximum Take-Off Mass of not more than 600 kg for aeroplanes not intended to be operated on water or 650 kg for aeroplanes intended to be operated on water.

(b)     A maximum stalling speed in the landing configuration (VS0) of not more than 83 km/h (45 knots) CAS at the aircraft’s maximum certificated Take-Off Mass and most critical centre of gravity.

(c)      A maximum seating capacity of no more than two persons, including the pilot.

(d)     A single, non-turbine engine or electric propulsion unit fitted with a propeller.

(e)     A non-pressurised cabin.

[Amdt LSA/1]