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CS 23.2100 Mass and centre of gravity

Normal-Category Aeroplanes (CS-23) · CS-23 · EAR revision 13 May 2026

IRImplementing rule

CS 23.2100Mass and centre of gravity

(a)The applicant must determine limits for mass and centre of gravity that provide for the safe operation of the aeroplane.

(b)The applicant’s design must comply with each requirement of this Subpart at critical combinations of mass and centre of gravity within the aeroplane’s range of loading conditions using acceptable tolerances.

(c)The condition of the aeroplane at the time of determining its empty mass and centre of gravity must be well defined and easily repeatable.

IR · CS 23.2100 — CS-23 · ED Decision 2017/013/R · CS-23 Easy Access Rules · EAR revision 13 May 2026

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AMC1 23.2100Mass and centre of gravity

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ASTM F44 F3264 Standard Specification for Normal Category Aeroplanes Certification

5.1 Weight/Mass and Centre of Gravity

5.1.1 F3082/F3082M-22 Standard Specification for Weights and Centers of Gravity of Aircraft

5.1.2 F3114-21 Standard Specification for Structures [AMC & GM to CS-23: Issue 4] [AMC & GM to CS-23: Issue 5]

AMC · AMC1 23.2100 — CS-23 · ED Decision 2026/003/R · CS-23 Easy Access Rules · EAR revision 13 May 2026

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AMC2 23.2100Mass and centre of gravity

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CS-23 Amdt 4

23.21 Proof of compliance

23.23 Load distribution limits

23.25 Weight limits

23.29 Empty weight and corresponding center of gravity

23.31 Removable ballast

23.871 Levelling means

AMC · AMC2 23.2100 — CS-23 · ED Decision 2017/025/R · CS-23 Easy Access Rules · EAR revision 13 May 2026

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AMC3 23.2100Mass and centre of gravity

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CS VLA Amdt 1 VLA.21 Proof of compliance VLA.23 Load distribution limits VLA.25 Weight limits VLA.29 Empty weight and corresponding center of gravity VLA.871 Levelling means

AMC · AMC3 23.2100 — CS-23 · ED Decision 2017/025/R · CS-23 Easy Access Rules · EAR revision 13 May 2026

All rules in SUBPART B — FLIGHT

Consolidated from the EASA Easy Access Rules (revision 13 May 2026, extracted 17 Aug 2026) for convenience. Not the official publication — verify against the Official Journal of the European Union and the EASA publications before operational use.

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