Aircraft Category and Class Flashcards
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Aircraft Category and Class Flashcards

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What are the categories of an aircraft with respect to the certification of airmen? (Select all that apply)

  • Rotorcraft (correct)
  • Airplane (correct)
  • Glider (correct)
  • Powered parachute (correct)
  • Powered lift (correct)
  • Lighter than air (correct)
  • Weight-shift-control (correct)
  • What are the classes of an aircraft with respect to the certification of airmen? (Select all that apply)

  • Helicopter (correct)
  • Gyroplane (correct)
  • Airship (correct)
  • Single engine for land (correct)
  • Multi engine for water (correct)
  • What is meant by the type of an aircraft with respect to the certification of airmen?

    C172 (does not require type rating); B738 (requires type rating)

    What are the categories of an aircraft with respect to the certification of the aircraft? (Select all that apply)

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    What are the classes of an aircraft with respect to the certification of the aircraft? (Select all that apply)

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    What is meant by the type of an aircraft regarding the certification of the aircraft?

    <p>Any plane that has received a type certificate from the FAA: C172, CJ2, SC12, CRJ200, B737, A330, AN225</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Aircraft Certification Categories

    • Categories define the general classification of an aircraft in airman certification: airplane, rotorcraft, powered lift, glider, lighter than air, powered parachute, and weight-shift-control.

    Aircraft Classifications

    • Classes are specific groupings within categories based on aircraft capabilities: includes single/multi-engine land/water, gyroplane, helicopter, and airship.

    Aircraft Types

    • Types refer to specific models of aircraft requiring different levels of certification: C172 does not require a type rating, while B738 does.

    Certification Categories for Aircraft

    • Categories for aircraft certification include various operational classifications: Transport, Normal, Utility, Acrobatic, Limited, Restricted, and Provisional.

    Class Definitions for Aircraft

    • Classes of aircraft as per certification include: Airplane, Rotorcraft, Glider, Balloon, Landplane, and Seaplane.

    Type Certification

    • Type refers to any aircraft that has received a type certificate from the FAA, including models like C172, CJ2, SC12, CRJ200, B737, A330, and AN225.

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    Test your knowledge of aircraft categories and classes with these flashcards. Each card presents key definitions and types related to the certification of airmen. Perfect for aviation students and enthusiasts looking to deepen their understanding of aircraft classifications.

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