Part 23 of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASR) sets out the airworthiness standards for small aeroplanes. These include:
- normal category aeroplanes:
- not intended for acrobatic operation
- having up to 9 passenger seats
- maximum takeoff weight up to 5,700 kg
- utility category aeroplanes:
- intended for limited acrobatic operation
- having up to 9 passenger seats
- maximum takeoff weight up to 5,700 kg
- acrobatic category aeroplanes:
- intended for acrobatic operation
- having up to 9 passenger seats
- maximum takeoff weight up to 5,700 kg
- commuter category aeroplanes:
- propeller-driven multi-engine aeroplanes that are not intended for acrobatic operation
- having up to 19 passenger seats
- maximum takeoff weight up to 8,618 kg.
Who it affects
Part 23 of CASR affects:
- people who design small aeroplanes
- people who design modifications and repairs for small aeroplanes.