EASA CS-VLA

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EASA CS-VLA is the European Aviation Safety Agency Certification Specification for Very Light Aircraft.

The Very Light Aircraft or VLA aircraft certification category introduced in 2003 by the EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) is intended to make it easier and less costly to get full Europe wide certification of a general aviation aircraft. The somewhat relaxed certification procedure is available for aircraft satisfying the following criteria:

• A single engine with spark or compression ignition (i.e. no jets).
• One or two seats.
• Maximum take-off weight (MTOW) of not more than 750 kg.
• Stall speed in the landing configuration (V_S0) of no more 83 km/h (45 knots).

A CS-VLA aircraft is not certified for aerobatics and may be flown under daylight visual flight rules only.

Examples of CS-VLA certified aircraft include:

• Tecnam Sierra
• Aero AT-100

See also:

• CS-VLA in PDF format.
• The full set of the EASA's Certification Specifications.
• The US FAA's Light-sport Aircraft, for contrast.