Airworthiness

Question 1

Describe “normal category airplanes”? (Part 23.2005)

Answer 1

Certifications in the normal category applies to airplanes with:

-Passenger-seating configuration of 19 or less and a maximum certificated takeoff weight

Question 2

What are certification levels for aircraft in the normal category? (23.2005.b)

Answer 2

Level 1: a/c with max seating of 0 to 1 passengers

Level 2: a/c with max seating of 2 to 6 passengers

Level 3: a/c with max seating of 7 to 9 passengers

Level 4: a/c with max seating of 10 to 19 passengers

Question 3

For airplanes not certified for aerobatics, what maneuvers may be conducted? (23.2005.d.1-2)

Answer 3

• Any maneuver incident to normal flying
• Stalls (except whip stalls)
• Lazy eights, chandelles, and steep turns, in which the angle of bank is not more than 60 degrees