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Definition - Complex aeroplanes

Definition Complex aircraft

Definition: Complex aeroplanes

An aeroplane is classified as complex if it belongs to the category of “complex aircraft” because of its construction, size or configuration. Aircraft are classified as “complex” if:

  • they have a certified maximum take-off weight exceeding 5,700 kg or
  • they have a maximum approved passenger seating configuration of more than 19, or
  • they are certified for operation with a crew of at least 2 pilots, or
  • they are equipped with one or more jet engines or with more than one turboprop engine.

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