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Under which Certification Specifications (CS) is a helicopter with a maximum mass of 3175 lb and 4 passenger seats certified?

  • A

    CS-25.

  • B

    CS-27.

  • C

    CS-23.

  • D

    CS-29.

Certification Specifications (CS) means technical standards adopted by the Agency indicating means to show compliance with Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 and its Implementing Rules and which can be used by an organisation for the purpose of certification.

CS 27 and CS 29 cover the Airworthiness Requirements applying to small and large rotorcraft respectively, whereas CS 23 and CS 25 to small and large aeroplanes respectively.

According to CS 29.1 - Applicability: This Airworthiness Code is applicable to large rotorcraft, with maximum weights greater than 3175 kg (7000 lb) and ten or more passenger seats.

According to CS 27.1 - Applicability: This Airworthiness Code CS-27 is applicable to small rotorcraft with maximum weights of 3175 kg (7000 lb) or less and nine or less passenger seats.

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