CS 23.2610 Instrument markings, control markings and placards

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

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CS 23.2610Instrument markings, control markings and placards

(a)Each aeroplane must display in a conspicuous manner any placard and instrument marking necessary for operation.

(b)The design must clearly indicate the function of each cockpit control, other than primary flight controls.

(c)The applicant must include instrument marking and placard information in the Aeroplane Flight Manual.

IR · CS 23.2610 — CS-23 · ED Decision 2017/013/R · CS-23 Easy Access Rules · EAR revision 13 May 2026

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ASTM F44 F3264 Standard Specification for Normal Category Aeroplanes Certification

10.3 Instrument Markings, Control Markings, and Placards F3061/F3061M-24a Standard Specification for Systems and Equipment in Small Aircraft F3063/F3063M-21 Standard Specification for Aircraft Fuel Storage and Delivery F3117/F3117M-24a Standard Specification for Crew Interface in Aircraft F3120/F3120M-20 Standard Specification for Ice Protection for General Aviation Aircraft F3408/F3408M-21 Standard Specification for Aircraft Emergency Parachute Recovery Systems [AMC&GM to CS-23: Issue 4] [AMC & GM to CS-23: Issue 5]

AMC · AMC1 23.2610 — CS-23 · ED Decision 2026/003/R · CS-23 Easy Access Rules · EAR revision 13 May 2026

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CS-23 Amdt 4

23.733 Tires

23.777 Cockpit controls

23.841(b)(7) Pressurised cabins

23.1001(g) Fuel jettisoning system

23.1321 Arrangement and visibility

23.1337(d) Powerplant instruments installation

23.1450(c) Chemical oxygen generators

23.1501 General

23.1505 Airspeed limitations

23.1507 Operating manoeuvring speed

23.1511 Flap extended speed

23.1513 Minimum control speed

23.1519 Weight and center of gravity

23.1521 Powerplant limitations

23.1522 Auxiliary power unit limitations

23.1523 Minimum flight crew

23.1524 Maximum passenger seating configuration

23.1525 Kinds of operation

23.1527 Maximum operating altitude

23.1541 Marking and Placards - General

23.1543 Instrument marking: general

23.1545 Airspeed indicator

23.1547 Magnetic direction indicator

23.1549 Powerplant and auxiliary power unit instruments

23.1551 Oil quantity indicator

23.1553 Fuel quantity indicator

23.1555 Control markings

23.1557 Miscellaneous marking and placards

23.1559 Operating limitations placard

23.1561 Safety equipment

23.1563 Airspeed placards

23.1567 Flight manoeuvre placard

AMC · AMC2 23.2610 — CS-23 · ED Decision 2017/025/R · CS-23 Easy Access Rules · EAR revision 13 May 2026

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CS VLA Amdt 1 VLA.777 Cockpit controls VLA.1321 Arrangement and visibility VLA.1337 Powerplant instruments VLA.1501 General VLA.1505 Airspeed limitations VLA.1507 Manoeuvring speed VLA.1511 Flap extended speed VLA.1519 Weight and center of gravity VLA.1521 Powerplant limitations VLA.1525 Kinds of operation VLA.1541 Marking and Placards - General VLA.1543 Instrument marking: general VLA.1545 Airspeed indicator VLA.1547 Magnetic direction indicator VLA.1549 Powerplant instruments VLA.1551 Oil quantity indicator VLA.1555 Control markings VLA.1557 Miscellaneous marking and placards VLA.1559 Operating limitations placard VLA.1561 Safety equipment

AMC · AMC3 23.2610 — CS-23 · ED Decision 2017/025/R · CS-23 Easy Access Rules · EAR revision 13 May 2026

All rules in SUBPART G — FLIGHT CREW INTERFACE AND OTHER INFORMATION

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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