Navigate / EASA

VTOL.2005 Certification of small-category VTOL-capable aircraft

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(a)     Certification with this small category Special Condition applies to an aircraft with a passenger seating configuration of 9 or less and a maximum certified take-off mass of 5 700 kg or less.

(b)     The aircraft must be certified in one or both of the following categories:

(1)     Category Enhanced: the aircraft is capable of continued safe flight and landing and meets all applicable requirements. Aircraft intended for operations over congested areas or for Commercial Air Transport operations of passengers must be certified in this category;

(2)     Category Basic: the aircraft is capable of a controlled emergency landing and meets all applicable requirements.