EASA certification for Bristol B23

EASA certification for Bristell B23

Czech manufacturer Bristell has received EASA type certification for its all-new Bristell B23 – which Bristell calls its ‘next-generation aircraft’.

The B23 has been designed to satisfy European CS-23/ U.S. FAR-23 certification requirements. Bristell says it listened to feedback from more than 500 customers of its previous model, the Bristell LSA, before designing the new aircraft.

While the B23 looks similar to the classic Bristell LSA, there are numerous differences. The fuselage is longer and the tail, flaps and stabiliser are larger. The composite main landing gear legs have been redesigned to carry higher loads and the aircraft’s handling characteristics are said to be much improved. There’s also a twin elevator trim tab function.

The B23’s maximum take-off weight is 750kg and it has an empty weight of 435kg, giving a 315kg payload. With max fuel of 120 litres on board, that leaves 229kg for passengers and baggage making it useful as a tourer as well as for training.

“The airframe is designed for long life and has a robust structure, which makes it particularly well-suited to flight training,” said Bristell.

Basic equipment includes steerable nosewheel and a BRS ballistic parachute rescue system. Garmin avionics are fitted including twin G3X flightdecks. The standard equipped aircraft meets night-VFR requirements and can be upgraded to meet IFR requirements.

Bristell is offering the first 30 B23 aircraft at a discount of €20,000 on the list price of €199,000.

Fast Facts

Bristell B23

Price €199,000

Engine 100hp Rotax 912S3

Prop 3-blade MTV adjustable

Avionics Garmin including dual G3X displays

Empty weight 435kg

Max take-off weight 750kg

Useful load 315 kg

Fuel tanks capacity 120 litres

Stall speed with flaps 41kt Max speed 117kt

Max rate of climb 732ft/min

Take-off roll 363m

Landing roll 134m

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Cockpit and panel of the B23, with full Night-VFR Garmin avionics which can be upgraded for IFR flying

Two new Bristell B23 aircraft leaving the Czech factory for German customers