Change is afoot for the light sport aircraft class as the rules governing it—and its rough equivalents in the EU—adapt to fit the future. One change lies in the EU’s last EASA Basic Regulation for lightweight aircraft, which now allows for 600 kg “ultralight” or UL aircraft (akin to an LSA’s 1,320 lb limit) to certify under each country’s separate civil aviation authority. Germany is the first of the countries under EASA to declare itself part of this “opt-out” and implementing its own technical rules, under LTFUL 2018, and publish the regulations that allow companies to certify aircraft under these rules.
Tecnam P92 Echo MkII Enters New Era
Key Takeaways:
- New EASA regulations now allow member countries to implement their own technical rules for certifying 600 kg ultralight aircraft, with Germany being the first to adopt this "opt-out."
- Tecnam has secured certification for its updated P92 Echo MkII two-seat airplane under Germany's new LTFUL 2018 rules.
- This certification enables the P92 Echo MkII, which features an increased cabin volume, wider seats, and advanced avionics, to be used in Germany and other countries recognizing German certification.
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