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The positive manoeuvring limit load factor for a light aeroplane in the aerobatic category in the clean configuration may not be less than…

  • A

    2.5

  • B

    6.0

  • C

    4.4

  • D

    3.8

The maximum load factors which must be allowed for during maneuvers are shown in an envelope of load factor against speed (EAS).
The limit load factors will depend on the design category of the aircraft.

The EASA regulations state that:

  • For normal category aircraft, the positive limit load factor is 3.8.
  • The positive limit load factor for modern high-speed jet transport aircraft is 2.5.
  • For utility category aircraft the positive limit load factor is 4.4.
  • For aerobatic category aircraft the positive limit load factor is 6.0.

The negative limit load factor may not be less than:

  • -1.0 for normal category aircraft.
  • -1.76 for utility category aircraft.
  • -3.0 for aerobatic category aircraft.

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