Light aircraft
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Small aircraft
)
DHC-6 Twin Otter
is an example of the upper limit of the light aircraft category.
A light aircraft is an
maximum gross takeoff weight of 12,500 lb (5,670 kg) or less.[1]
Light aircraft are used as utility aircraft commercially for passenger and freight transport, sightseeing, photography, and other roles, as well as personal use.
Examples of aircraft that are at the maximum gross takeoff weight for this category include the de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter and Beechcraft B200 Super King Air.[2][3]
Uses
Uses include aerial surveying, such as monitoring pipelines,floatplanes also fall into the category of light aircraft.
See also
- Aviation safety
- General aviation
- Large aircraft, those over 12,500 lb (5,670 kg) MTOW
- Light-sport aircraft
- List of current production certified light aircraft
- Ultralight aviation
References
- ISBN 1-56027-287-2
- ^ Viking Air (26 September 2014). "Twin Otter Series 400". Retrieved 20 December 2016.
- ISBN 0-7106-2684-3.
- ^ Collins, Mike (August 6, 2009). "Piper project honors pipeline patrols". aopa.org. Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. Retrieved 20 December 2016.
- ^ "Mountain Air Cargo". Archived from the original on July 17, 2012. Retrieved December 30, 2012.
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