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IN GENERAL
ELSA-D 1 USABILITY
ELSA-D 2 ABBREVIATIONS
ELSA-D 3 LA 1
ELSA-D 4 LA 2
ELSA-D 5 LA 3
ELSA-D 6 LA 6
ELSA-D 7 UL1
ELSA-D 8 UL2 – PART I
ELSA-D 8 UL3
This ELSA-D regulation complements the ELSA-A regulation (Airworthiness requirements for amateur-built ELSAs), indicating the differences of the ELSA category from the SFD regulations. For the needs of the ELSA category, the UL-2 regulation (SFD ULL airworthiness requirements) is replaced by the ELSA-A regulation. All other regulations valid for the SFD are also valid for the ELSA category. Exceptions and additions are listed in this Addendum.
This ELSA Airworthiness Requirements Supplement may be used for aerodynamically controlled airplanes built by an individual builder to their own design or from a kit that meets the requirements defined by the ELSA-A regulation.
1.1. The trial period of validity of the ELSA regulations is 3 years from their introduction.
1.2. During the trial period, ELSA's operation is limited to flights within the airspace of the Czech Republic.
1.3. Flights abroad are only possible with the approval of foreign aviation authorities, the pilot is responsible for meeting the conditions of the flight abroad.
SFD – Sport flying device
ELSA – Aerodynamically controlled aircraft up to a take-off weight of 600 kg built by an individual builder according to his own design or from a kit meeting the requirements defined by the ELSA-A regulation
Regulations:
LA 1 – Organizational system and procedures for ensuring defined activities of LAA ČR in SFD administration
LA 2 – Procedures of LAA ČR for verifying the airworthiness of SFD
LA 3 – SFD take-off and landing areas
LA 6 – Conditions for organizing public air shows SFD
UL1 – Interpretation of the rules of flying and operation of civil aircraft with deviations for individual types of SFD
UL2 - SFD airworthiness requirements, aerodynamically controlled ultralight aircraft
UL3 – Ultralight Pilot Training Syllabus
ELSA-A – Airworthiness requirements for amateur built ELSAs
ELSA-K – Consolidated version of the ELSA regulation
Regulation LA 1 is supplemented as follows:
Paragraph 1.5 Add abbreviations:
ELSA – aerodynamically controlled airplanes up to a take-off weight of 600 kg built by an individual builder according to his own design or from a kit meeting the requirements defined by the ELSA-A regulation
Regulation LA 2 is supplemented as follows:
Chapter 1 Introductory provisions
Paragraph 1.1. The authorization is valid for the following types of SFD:
Added h) ELSA
Paragraph 1.5. Abbreviations used
Add: ELSA – aerodynamically controlled airplanes up to a take-off weight of 600 kg built by an individual builder according to his own design or from a kit meeting the requirements defined by the ELSA-A regulation
Chapter 2 Conditions for issuing a SFD type or technical hop certificate
Paragraph 2.1 The applicant for a Type or TP SFD must demonstrate compliance with all the requirements of the relevant technical regulation:
Add regulation - ELSA-A regulation for ELSA
2.4. Conditions for issuing TypeP and TP for ELSA
2.4.1 The applicant must confirm in writing on the ELSA builder declaration form that the ELSA built by him meets the requirements of Basic Regulation 216/2008 Appendix II letter c): aircraft, of which at least 51% were built by an amateur or a non-profit organization of amateurs for their own purposes and without business goal
2.4.2. In the case of a factory-built kit, the kit manufacturer will prepare a list of works so that the 51% rule is met. The scope of the kit will be submitted to the LAA CR for approval.
Chapter 4 Technical certificates SFD
In paragraph 4.1.2, add the following paragraph after the words ... LAA ČR
– in the case of ELSA, it is intended for individually built aircraft from the LAA ČR type-approved kit manufactured by the manufacturing company.
Paragraph 4.1.3. does not apply to ELSA.
Chapter 5 Procedures for verifying and extending the airworthiness of individual SFDs
Paragraph 5.1.1 is added
In the case of ELSA, the applicant will notify the chief technical inspector of ULL of his intention and he will designate the relevant technical inspector who will carry out professional construction supervision.
Paragraph 5.1.7 Issue of TP is added
In the case of ELSA, the applicant will additionally submit the ELSA Builder's Declaration.
Paragraph 5.2.1 is added
In the case of ELSA, the applicant will notify the chief technical inspector of the ULL of his intention and he will designate the relevant technical inspector who will carry out professional construction supervision. It is possible to build only from a kit that is type-approved by the LAA CR.
Paragraph 5.2.7 Issue of TP is added
In the case of ELSA, the applicant will additionally submit the ELSA Builder's Declaration.
Paragraph 5.6 is added. Requirements for the transition of existing SFDs to the ELSA category
5.6.1 The applicant will notify the chief technical inspector of ULL and he will determine the next procedure.
5.6.2 To transfer existing ULLs to the ELSA category, the following requirements must be met:
– technical license category “Z” or “A”
– basic aerodynamic and strength calculation of the aircraft for the increased limit of max. take-off weight
– the necessity of a verification stress test will be assessed by the chief technical inspector of ULL LAA CR
– corresponding documents in the case of a kit purchased from the manufacturer
– verification of flight characteristics and performance, including a fall speed of 75 km/h
– change of flight manual, change of license plate
Chapter 9 Identification marks and labels
Paragraph 9.1. Each SFD must be marked with a license plate. Point 9.1.1. Added d) SFD designation – “A” ELSA (example OK-PAS 11)
Regulation LA 3 is supplemented as follows:
Chapter 2 SFD take-off and landing areas
Paragraph 2.6 Requirements for the selection of areas for take-offs and landings ULL, MZK, ULV, MPK, ELSA
2.6.1. The basic dimensional assumptions for the selection of the take-off and landing runway (VPD) are based on the values given in the flight manual of the given individual SFD. This is especially true for ELSA. However, the minimum dimensions must be as follows: …
Without influence
The UL1 regulation is supplemented as follows:
Chapter 1 Definitions
Point 1.6.7 Sports flying equipment - SFD
Added to) ELSA
Chapter 2 Scope of UL-1
Interpretation of the rules of flying and operation of civil aircraft with deviations for individual types of SFD - ultralight aircraft, motorized paragliders, autogyrocraft, ultralight helicopters, ELSA.
Paragraph 2.2.
point 2.2.3. UL-2, ZL-2, PL-2, UH 2 with ELSA-A
– Summary of technical standards for airworthiness approval of individual types of SFD.
The UL2 regulation – I.Part is replaced by the ELSA-A regulation for ELSA.
The UL3 regulation is supplemented as follows:
Chapter 1 Introductory provisions
Paragraph 1.1
Add point 1.1.1. This training curriculum also applies to ELSA pilots.
1.1.2. For the purposes of the UL3 regulation, the abbreviation ULL also includes ELSA.