ED Decision 2003/13/RM
(a) Maximum weight. The maximum weight must be established so that it is:
(1) Not more than:
(i) the highest weight selected by the applicant;
(ii) the design maximum weight, which is the highest weight at which compliance with each applicable structural loading condition of this Part is shown; or
(iii) the highest weight at which compliance with each applicable flight requirement of this Part is shown.
(2) Not less than the weight which results from the empty weight of the sailplane, plus a weight of occupant(s) and parachute(s) of 110 kg for a single seat sailplane or 180 kg for a two seat sailplane, plus the required minimum equipment, plus any expendable ballast and for a powered sailplane sufficient fuel for at least half an hour of flight at maximum continuous power.
(b) The minimum weight must be established so that it is not more than the sum of:
(1) the empty weight determined under CS 22.29; and
(2) a weight of occupant and parachute of 55 kg, plus any ballast as defined in CS 22.31(c).
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