CS-23 Certification Course (Light Aircraft)
About our
The CS-23 Certification Course (Light Aircraft) provides comprehensive training in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) regulations applicable to light aircraft certification. It covers key aspects such as aircraft design, structural engineering, aircraft systems, and flight performance, ensuring compliance with the safety requirements of Part 23 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). Participants gain knowledge of the certification processes, documentation, and conformity analysis necessary to obtain airworthiness approval. The course prepares professionals for roles in aeronautical engineering, aircraft certification, and project management, providing the skills needed to understand and apply CS-23 certification regulations. Topics include stability and control, propeller design, flight safety, and risk assessment. Participants will learn to interpret and apply regulations to ensure that light aircraft meet the highest safety and quality standards.
CS-23 Certification Course (Light Aircraft)
- Format: Hybrid
- Duration: 3 months
- Hours: 300 H
- Language: English / Spanish
- Registration date: 23-10-2026
- Start date: 12-12-2026
- Available places: 2
480 $
Competencies and results
What you will learn
1. Complete Mastery of CS-23 Certification: Essential Skills in Light Aircraft
- Identify and understand the fundamentals of CS-23 certification and its application to light aircraft.
- Interpret and apply CS-23 design and manufacturing requirements.
- Evaluate the structure of light aircraft, including wings, fuselages, and control surfaces.
- Analyze flap-lag-torsion, whirl flutter, and fatigue couplings.
- Dimension laminates in composites, joints, and bonded joints with FE.
- Implement damage tolerance and NDT (UT/RT/thermography).
- Apply structural testing and analysis methodologies for certification.
- Master the use of structural analysis software for design and evaluation.
Understand the importance of safety and compliance in light aircraft design.
Prepare for the CS-23 certification exams.
2. Comprehensive Master's Degree in Aerial Propeller Design and Performance (CS-23)
2. **Comprehensive Master’s Degree in Aircraft Propeller Design and Performance (CS-23)**
- Model the aerodynamic and structural behavior of aircraft propellers, including the application of specialized software for simulation and analysis.
- Analyze propeller design principles, considering parameters such as pitch, blade profile, and airflow distribution.
- Evaluate propeller performance under different flight conditions, including the analysis of propulsive efficiency, noise, and vibration.
- Gain in-depth knowledge of CS-23 regulations, understanding the certification requirements for aircraft propellers and their compliance in design and manufacturing.
- Study propeller materials and manufacturing processes, including the use of advanced composites and additive manufacturing techniques.
- Understand and apply optimization methodologies for propeller design, seeking to improve performance, reduce weight, and optimize lifespan Useful.
Analyze flap-lag-torsion, whirl flutter, and fatigue couplings.
Dimension laminates in composites, joints, and bonded joints with FE.
Implement damage tolerance and NDT (UT/RT/thermography).
Develop skills in managing propeller design and development projects, including planning, cost control, and risk management.
Analyze existing propeller case studies, identifying best practices and lessons learned.
Apply research and development techniques for innovation in propeller design, exploring new technologies and approaches.
3. Comprehensive user-oriented design and validation (from modeling to manufacturing)
You will learn to integrate the entire product development process, from initial model conception to final validation, applying user-centered methodologies. You will develop skills in parametric design, ergonomics, simulation, sustainable materials, 3D visualization, and manufacturing management, ensuring efficient, safe solutions that meet current industry standards.
4. Excellence in Modeling and Performance of Propellers for Light Aircraft, CS-23 Certification
4. Excellence in Propeller Modeling and Performance for Light Aircraft, CS-23 Certification
Master propeller modeling and simulation, considering aerodynamics, structure, and materials.
Apply CS-23 standards to the design and analysis of propellers for light aircraft.
Optimize propeller performance to maximize efficiency and reduce noise.
Utilize specialized software tools for propeller design and analysis.
Understand the principles of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and its application to propeller design.
Perform finite element analysis (FEA) to evaluate the structural strength and fatigue of propellers.
Analyze the effects of propeller-wing interaction and its impact on aircraft performance.
Design and analyze propellers considering different materials. and manufacturing processes.
Understand and apply vibration and noise control techniques in propeller design.
Prepare technical reports and design documentation in accordance with aerospace industry standards.
5. Detailed Analysis and Optimization of Rotor Performance in Light Aviation (CS-23)
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Identify and evaluate the aerodynamic and structural complexities of rotors in light aircraft under the CS-23 standard.
- Thoroughly analyze crucial dynamic couplings: flap–lag–torsion, fundamental for rotor stability.
- Study the whirl flutter phenomenon, determining its causes and effects on the rotor’s structural integrity.
- Understand fatigue mechanisms in rotors, predicting their behavior and applying mitigation methods.
- Apply design and manufacturing principles for composite materials, efficiently dimensioning laminates.
- Use finite element (FE) analysis tools to optimize rotor design and validate structural strength.
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Design and analyze structural joints and bonded joints, ensuring Load transfer and rotor integrity.
Implement damage tolerance strategies, evaluating the rotor’s ability to tolerate damage and continue operating safely.
Apply non-destructive testing (NDT) techniques such as ultrasonic testing (UT), radiography (RT), and thermography for defect detection.
Interpret NDT test results, assessing the severity of defects and making informed maintenance decisions.
6. Modeling and Optimization of Rotor Performance for Light Aircraft (CS-23)
- Understand advanced rotor aerodynamics, including flow analysis and load calculation.
- Apply finite element analysis (FEA) methods for the structural modeling of rotors.
- Study the dynamic behavior of rotors, including modal and vibration analysis.
- Design and optimize rotor geometry to improve performance and efficiency.
- Analyze flap-lag-torsion, whirl flutter, and fatigue couplings.
- Dimension laminates in composites, joints, and bonded joints using FE.
- Implement damage tolerance and NDT (UT/RT/thermography).
- Evaluate and mitigate the effects of corrosion in the rotors.
Use specialized software for rotor design and analysis.
Interpret and apply CS-23 regulations and other relevant regulations.
Optimize rotor design for different types of light aircraft.
Perform flight simulations to evaluate rotor performance.
Who this program is for:
CS-23 Certification Course (Light Aircraft)
- Aerospace Engineers with a focus on light aircraft design.
- Mechanical Engineering Professionals interested in CS-23 aeronautical systems.
- Industrial Engineering Graduates seeking to specialize in the light aviation industry.
- Automation Engineers wishing to apply their knowledge to light aircraft control and systems.
- Rotorcraft/eVTOL OEM Professionals wishing to expand their knowledge of CS-23 certification.
- MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) Personnel needing to understand CS-23 requirements for light aircraft.
- Consultants and experts in Technology centers working on projects related to aircraft certification.
Flight Test Engineers seeking specialization in testing and certification under CS-23 regulations.
Aeronautical certification experts wishing to update their knowledge of CS-23 regulations.
Avionics professionals interested in applying CS-23 requirements to avionics systems.
Control and Dynamics Engineers wishing to deepen their knowledge of the design and analysis of control systems for light aircraft.
Aviation regulators/authorities requiring expertise in compliance and CS-23 regulations.
Professionals involved in the development of projects for UAM/eVTOL that require knowledge of CS-23.
- Standards-driven curriculum: you will work with CS-27/CS-29, DO-160, DO-178C/DO-254, ARP4754A/ARP4761, ADS-33E-PRF from the first module.
- Accreditable laboratories (EN ISO/IEC 17025) with rotor bench, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibrations/acoustics.
- Evidence-oriented TFM: safety case, test plan, compliance dossierand operational limits.
- Mentored by industry: teachers with experience in rotorcraft, tiltrotor, eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
- Flexible modality (hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
- Ethics and security: safety-by-design approach, cyber-OT, DIH and compliance as pillars.
2.1. Introduction to Aircraft Propulsion and CS-23
2.2. Propeller Design: Fundamental Principles
2.3. Propeller Geometry and Key Parameters
2.4. Thrust Element Theory (BET)
2.5. Airfoil Selection for Propellers
2.6. Flow and Drag Analysis in Propellers
2.7. Propeller Performance Modeling
2.8. Factors Affecting Propeller Performance
2.9. CS-23 Certification Compliance
2.10. Case Studies and Practical Applications
3.1. Introduction to Light Aviation and Rotors
3.2. Rotor Aerodynamics: Basic Principles
3.3. Rotor Design: Parameters and Considerations
3.4. Rotor Modeling: Theories and Methods
3.5. Rotor Performance: Analysis and Evaluation
3.6. Stability and Control in Aircraft with Rotors
3.7. Vibration and Noise in Rotors
3.8. Compliance with CS-23 Requirements
3.9. Simulation and Analysis Tools
3.10. Case Studies and Practical Applications
4.1. Introduction to Propeller Modeling
4.2. Detailed Propeller Design for Light Aircraft
4.3. Material Selection and Manufacturing
4.4. Advanced Aerodynamic Analysis of Propellers
4.5. Propeller Design Optimization
4.6. Performance Evaluation: Metrics and Parameters
4.7. CS-23 Certification Compliance
4.8. Testing and Validation of Propeller Models
4.9. Software and Modeling Tools
4.10. Case Studies and Practical Examples
5.1. Introduction to Rotor Analysis
5.2. Flow Theory in Rotors
5.3. Rotor Performance Modeling Methods
5.4. Rotor Design Optimization
5.5. Performance Data Analysis
5.6. Stability and Control Considerations
5.7. Noise and Vibration Reduction
5.8. CS-23 Certification Requirements
5.9. Software Applications and Tools
5.10. Practical Examples and Case Studies
6.1. Introduction to Rotor Modeling
6.2. Rotor Design Principles
6.3. Rotor Modeling Techniques
6.4. Performance Analysis: Metrics and Parameters
6.5. Design Optimization for Greater Efficiency
6.6. Stability and Control Considerations
6.7. CS-23 Certification Compliance
6.8. Software and Simulation Tools
6.9. Model Validation and Testing
6.10. Case Studies and Practical Applications
7.1. Introduction to Advanced Optimization
7.2. Optimization Methods in Rotor Design
7.3. Sensitivity Analysis and Design of Experiments
7.4. High-Performance Modeling Techniques
7.5. Rotor Performance Under Different Conditions
7.6. CS-23 Requirements Compliance
7.7. Integration with Simulation Tools
7.8. Design for Manufacturing and Maintenance
7.9. Case Studies and Practical Examples
7.10. Certification Strategies
8.1. Review of Rotor Fundamentals and CS-23
8.2. Advanced Rotor Performance Modeling
8.3. Detailed Rotor Flow Analysis
8.4. Rotor Optimization Techniques
8.5. Stability and Control Considerations
8.6. Design for Noise and Vibration
8.7. CS-23 Certification Process
8.8. Modeling Tools and Software
8.9. Model Validation and Testing
8.10. Case Studies and Practical Applications
2.2 Introduction to Propeller Design for Light Aircraft (CS-23)
2.2 Fundamental Principles of Propeller Aerodynamics
3.3 Geometric Design and Airfoil Selection
4.4 Propeller Performance Analysis: Thrust, Power, and Efficiency
5.5 Material Selection and Manufacturing Considerations
6.6 Calculation Methods and Simulation Tools
7.7 Design of Fixed-Pitch and Variable-Pitch Propellers
8.8 Propeller Design Optimization
9.9 Regulatory Aspects and CS-23 Certification
20.20 Case Studies and Practical Examples
3.3 Introduction to CS-23 Certification and Its Importance
3.2 Structure and Content of the CS-23 Standard
3.3 Fundamental Principles of Propeller Design
3.4 Propeller Geometry and Terminology
3.5 Design Factors: Material Selection and Manufacturing
3.6 Aerodynamic Analysis of Propellers (Rotor Element Theory)
3.7 Structural Design of Propellers (Load and Strength Calculations)
3.8 Certification Requirements for Propellers (CS-23)
3.9 Tests and Trials for CS-23 Certification
3.30 Case Studies: Propellers Certified under CS-23
4.4 Propeller Design and Performance: Fundamentals and Principles
4.2 Material Selection and Manufacturing of Propellers for Light Aircraft
4.3 Propeller Aerodynamics: Theory and Analysis
4.4 Propeller Design: Methodologies and Tools
4.5 Optimizing Propeller Performance: Efficiency and Noise
4.6 Structural Analysis and Certification of Propellers
4.7 Propeller Control and Timing Systems
4.8 Testing and Evaluation of Propellers on Light Aircraft
4.9 CS-23 Certification Legislation and Regulations for Propellers
4.40 Case Studies: Successful Propeller Applications on Light Aircraft
5.5 Introduction to CS-53 Certification and its Scope
5.5 Regulations Applicable to Light Aircraft: FAR 53 and Equivalents
5.3 Fundamental Aerodynamic Concepts: Lift, Drag, Thrust, and Weight
5.4 Light Aircraft Structure and Design: Materials and Construction
5.5 Aircraft Systems: Engine, Propellers, Flight Controls, and Electrical Systems
5.6 Load Factors and Flight Limits
5.7 Flight Performance: Speed, Range, and Endurance
5.8 Stability and Control in Light Aircraft
5.9 Safety and Risk Management in Light Aviation
5.50 Design Considerations for CS-53 Compliance
5.5 Fundamental Principles of Aircraft Propeller Design
5.5 Blade Element Theory
5.3 Propeller Geometry: Airfoil, Pitch, and Diameter
5.4 Aerodynamic Propeller Design: Airfoil Selection and Load Distribution
5.5 Propeller Material Selection and Design
5.6 Propeller Performance: Efficiency, Thrust, and Power Input
5.7 Propeller Selection for Engine and Aircraft
5.8 Vibration and Fatigue Analysis of Propellers
5.9 Design Factors for Propellers in CS-53 Compliance
5.50 Propeller Testing and Certification
3.5 Introduction to Rotor Modeling in Light Aircraft
3.5 Fundamentals of Rotor Aerodynamics: Actuator Disc Theory
3.3 Rotor Geometry Modeling and Airfoil Selection
3.4 Airflow Analysis Through the Rotor: CFD and Simplified Methods
3.5 Estimating Rotor Performance: Thrust, Power, and Efficiency
3.6 Ground Effect and Other Relevant Phenomena
3.7 Rotor-Flowwork Interaction Modeling
3.8 Vibration and Noise Analysis of Rotors
3.9 Rotor Design and Optimization for CS-53 Compliance
3.50 Software and Tools Rotor Modeling
4.5 Propeller Design for Light Aviation: Key Principles
4.5 Aerodynamic Modeling of Propellers: Tools and Techniques
4.3 Airfoil Selection and Pitch Distribution
4.4 Performance Evaluation: Thrust, Power, and Efficiency
4.5 Propeller Materials and Manufacturing
4.6 Vibration Analysis and Vibration-Resistant Design
4.7 Certification and Compliance with Regulations (CS-53)
4.8 Design Optimization for Different Applications
4.9 Case Studies: Practical Examples of Propeller Design
4.50 Future Trends in Propeller Design
5.5 Rotor Design Optimization: Advanced Methodologies
5.5 Rotor Performance Analysis: Techniques and Metrics
5.3 CFD Modeling and Simulation for Rotors
5.4 Design To Minimize Noise and Vibration
5.5 Selection and Design of Composite Materials
5.6 Integration of the Rotor with the Overall Aircraft Design
5.7 Compliance with Regulations and Standards (CS-53)
5.8 Case Studies: Rotor Optimization in Different Scenarios
5.9 Software Tools for Rotor Optimization
5.50 Trends in Rotor Research and Development
6.5 Introduction to Rotor Modeling: Fundamental Concepts
6.5 Modeling Rotor Geometry and Airfoil Selection
6.3 Aerodynamic Analysis Techniques: Theory and Applications
6.4 Performance Evaluation: Thrust, Power, and Efficiency
6.5 Design Considerations for Stability and Control
6.6 Vibration Analysis and Anti-Vibration Design
6.7 Rotor Performance Optimization: Advanced Methodologies
6.8 Modeling and Airflow Simulation in Rotors
6.9 Regulatory Compliance and Certification (CS-53)
6.50 Case Studies: Modeling and Analysis of Rotors in Light Aviation
7.5 Advanced Optimization Strategies: Multi-Objective Design
7.5 High-Fidelity Simulation Methodologies (CFD)
7.3 Performance Analysis Under Specific Operating Conditions
7.4 Design for Noise and Vibration Reduction
7.5 Material Selection and Advanced Manufacturing Processes
7.6 Rotor Integration with Aircraft Systems
7.7 Design for Energy Efficiency and Sustainability
7.8 Optimization for Different Mission Types and Environments
7.9 Specialized Software Tools for Rotor Optimization
7.50 Regulatory Compliance and CS-53 Certification: Practical Cases
8.5 Mastery of Rotor Modeling Fundamentals
8.5 Advanced Aerodynamic Analysis of Rotors
8.3 Optimization Techniques for Different Variables
8.4 Design for Noise and Vibration Reduction
8.5 Material Selection and Structural Design
8.6 Rotor-Fuselage Interaction Analysis
8.7 Rotor Integration with the Flight Control System
8.8 Compliance with Regulations and CS-53 Certification
8.9 Software and Simulation Tools for Rotor Analysis
8.50 Case Studies: Practical Applications and Problem Solving
6.6 Principles of Rotor Modeling and Performance in Light Aircraft
6.2 Fundamentals of CS-23 Certification Applied to Rotors
6.3 Aerodynamic Design of Rotors: Theory and Practice
6.4 Load and Structural Analysis of Rotors
6.5 Material Selection and Rotor Manufacturing
6.6 Rotor Testing and Validation: CS-23 Compliance
6.7 Rotor Performance Optimization: Methods and Tools
6.8 Numerical Modeling and Simulation of Rotors
6.9 Integration of the Rotor into the Overall Design of the Light Aircraft
6.0 Case Studies: Practical Application and Challenges
- Hands-on methodology: test-before-you-trust, design reviews, failure analysis, compliance evidence.
- Software (depending on licenses/partners): MATLAB/Simulink, Python (NumPy/SciPy), OpenVSP, SU2/OpenFOAM, Nastran/Abaqus, AMESim/Modelica, acoustics tools, planning toolchains DO-178C.
- SEIUM Laboratories: scale rotor bench, vibrations/acoustics, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL for AFCS, data acquisition with strain gauging.
- Standards and compliance: EN 9100, 17025, ISO 27001, GDPR.
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Admissions, fees, and scholarships
- Profile: Background in Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or related fields; practical experience in NLP and valued information retrieval systems.
- Documentation: Updated CV, academic transcript, SOP/statement of purpose, project examples or code (optional).
- Process: Application → Technical evaluation of profile and experience → Technical interview → Review of case studies → Final decision → Enrollment.
- Fees:
- Single payment: 10% discount.
- Payment in 3 installments: No fees; 30% upon registration + 2 equal monthly payments of the remaining 35%.
Monthly payment: available with a 7% commission on the total; annual review.
Scholarships: based on academic merit, financial need, and promoting inclusion; agreements with companies in the sector for partial or full scholarships.
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F. A. Q
Frequently asked questions
Yes, we have international certification
Yes: experimental models, real data, applied simulations, professional environments, real case studies.
It is not mandatory. We offer leveling tracks and tutoring.
Completely. It covers e-propulsion, integration, and emerging regulations (SC-VTOL).
Recommended. There are also internal challenges and consortiums.
Yes. Online/hybrid modality with planned labs and visa support (see “Visa & Residence”).