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CS 25.1533 Additional operating limitations

Large Aeroplanes (CS-25) · CS-25 · EAR revision 26 Jan 2023

IRImplementing rule

CS 25.1533Additional operating limitations

(See AMC 25.1533)

(a)Additional operating limitations must be established as follows:

(1)The maximum take-off weights must be established as the weights at which compliance is shown with the applicable provisions of this CS-25 (including the take-off climb provisions of CS 25.121(a) to (c), for altitudes and ambient temperatures).

(2)The maximum landing weights must be established as the weights at which compliance is shown with the applicable provisions of this CS-25 (including the landing and approach climb provisions of CS 25.119 and 25.121(d) for altitudes and ambient temperatures).

(3)The minimum take-off distances must be established as the distances at which compliance is shown with the applicable provisions of this CS-25 (including the provisions of CS 25.109 and 25.113, for weights, altitudes, temperatures, wind components, runway surface conditions (dry and wet) and runway gradients) for smooth, hard-surfaced runways. Additionally, at the option of the applicant, wet runway take-off distances may be established for runway surfaces that have been grooved or treated with a porous friction course and may be approved for use on runways where such surfaces have been designed, constructed and maintained in a manner acceptable to the Agency. (See AMC 25.1533(a)(3).)

(b)The extremes for variable factors (such as altitude, temperature, wind, runway gradients) are those at which compliance with the applicable provisions of this CS-25 is shown.

(c)For aeroplanes certified in accordance with CS 25.1420(a)(1) or (a)(2), an operating limitation must be established to:

(1)Prohibit intentional flight, including take-off and landing, into icing conditions defined in Appendix O for which the aeroplane has not been certified to safely operate; and

(2)Require exiting all icing conditions if icing conditions defined in Appendix O are encountered for which the aeroplane has not been certified to safely operate.

[Amdt 25/16]

[Amdt 25/18]

IR · CS 25.1533 — CS-25 · ED Decision 2016/010/R · CS-25 Easy Access Rules · EAR revision 26 Jan 2023

AMCAcceptable means of compliance

AMC 25.1533(a)(3)Take-off distances on runways with a grooved or porous friction course surface

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Runways that have a grooved or porous friction course (PFC) surface can maintain a significantly higher wheel-braking coefficient of friction when wet than can runways that lack such surface treatments. Where take-off distance information specifically applicable to such runways has been established, this higher level of friction has been taken into account in accordance with CS 25.109(d). It is therefore essential that such information is only approved for use on runways having a grooved or PFC surface that has been constructed and maintained to acceptable standards. FAA AC 150/532012B ‘Measurement, Construction and Maintenance of Skid-Resistant Airport Paving Surfaces’ provides guidance on such standards. Where such operational approval has not been obtained, the performance information applicable to a smooth, hard-surfaced runway must be used.

AMC · AMC 25.1533(a)(3) — CS-25 · ED Decision 2003/2/RM · CS-25 Easy Access Rules · EAR revision 26 Jan 2023

All rules in SUBPART G – OPERATING LIMITATIONS AND INFORMATION

Consolidated from the EASA Easy Access Rules (revision 26 Jan 2023, 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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