Aircrafts below 2000 kg

[flutter123]

Hello,

does any of you know any details regarding EASA regulations for flight testing of aircrafts with MTOW below 2000 kg? As far as I know, in such a case there is no need for any test pilot rating. Does it really work in that way? And if yes - is MTOW the only limit?

Thank you in advance.

[Genghis the Engineer]

That is correct - but whoever is overseeing the flight testing : either EASA or your national authority will have to approve the flight test structure and pilot qualifications. You just don't need the specific EASA flight test rating.

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[flutter123]

Thank you Genghis.

I did not find it in FCL.820 but are there any other restrictions except for MTOW? Such as propulsion type, speeds etc.

[Genghis the Engineer]

Not that I am aware of.

Here in the UK , we have a mechanism called "E-conditions " that permits qualified individuals to supervise flight testing under 2000kg.

There are a mixture of rules and guidelines about *how* we may do this, but the restriction is basically to true flight testing of manned aircraft of any configuration under 2000kg MTOW.

G

[NutLoose]

IN-2016/081: Eligibility of Pilots to Conduct Check Flights

https://www.easa.europa.eu/system/fi...%202012-08.pdf

[212man]

Originally Posted by NutLoose

IN-2016/081: Eligibility of Pilots to Conduct Check Flights

https://www.easa.europa.eu/system/fi...%202012-08.pdf

Those are not relating to 'test' flights, but 'maintenance check' flights.

[idle stop]

No need for an EASA FTR only if an aeroplane <2000kg. FTR needed for an experimental or development (ie class 1 or 2 as defined in Part 21) test flight of any helicopter, regardless of MAUW.