What type of aircraft are certified under the CS – Very Light Aircraft (VLA; EASA) design requirements, but have more design restriction than the broad category? (Choose all that a... What type of aircraft are certified under the CS – Very Light Aircraft (VLA; EASA) design requirements, but have more design restriction than the broad category? (Choose all that apply.) A) Stall speed of 45 kt or less, in the landing configuration B) Single engine C) MTOW of 750 kg or less D) Two seats or less E) Multi-engine F) More than two seats
Understand the Problem
The question is seeking to identify the specific types of aircraft that meet the CS – Very Light Aircraft (VLA) certification requirements from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). It provides a list of options, and the user must select all that apply based on the stricter design criteria that are imposed on this category of aircraft.
Answer
A) Stall speed of 45 kt or less, in the landing configuration B) Single engine C) MTOW of 750 kg or less D) Two seats or less
The final answer is A, B, C, and D
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is A, B, C, and D
More Information
The CS-VLA specification applies to single-engine aircraft, with a maximum of two seats and a maximum take-off weight (MTOW) of 750 kg or less. Additionally, they must have a stall speed of 45 knots or less in the landing configuration.
Tips
A common mistake is to confuse the CS-VLA requirements with general light aircraft categories which may have different criteria.
Sources
- Certification Specifications for Very Light Aeroplanes CS-VLA - EASA - easa.europa.eu
- Preliminary Sitzing of Part 23 and Part 25 Aircraft - HAW Hamburg - fzt.haw-hamburg.de
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