ED Decision 2023/022/R

DS for Part 21 Light (DS-21LD) — Issue 1

Detailed Technical Specifications and Guidance Material for declaration of design compliance in accordance with Part 21 Light, Section A, Subpart C (DS for Part 21 Light (DS-21LD) — Issue 1

This Decision provides the Detailed Technical Specifications to enable an aircraft manufacturer to declare compliance of their design in accordance with Annex Ib (Part 21 Light) to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012.

The objective is to maintain a high level of safety for less complex aircraft whilst also providing cost-efficient specifications in the field of initial airworthiness.

This ED Decision will facilitate the implementation of the new Annex (Part 21 Light) to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012 that introduced the possibility for aircraft manufacturers to declare compliance of their design.