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of sophistication and redundancy as those that transport
in which the aircraft is approved to operate along with
passengers commercially. Most aircraft are designed with
any significant alterations and specific limitations. There
a specific mission in mind, and based on modifications
have been cases where an aircraft has been purchased
and various types of certification, a great deal of flexibilon an assumption that it can operate in a "normal
ity can be realized for operators knowing how to work
category," but in a previous life, an alteration of some
within the guidelines. Sometimes, making the determinatype may have it listed as a "restricted category." Missed
tion of how and what can be accomplished is not always
information such as this can have a significant impact
taken into account, or at least not well communicated to
on the aircraft return to service.
the customer on the front side of a project, as "that is the
The term "category" finds its way into many routine
way we've always done it" often prevails.
day-to-day conversations and can have many specific
It is projected that the number
meanings based on where it
of aircraft in the global fleet
is being applied; for the most
will double by the year 2030,
part, it signifies "any general or
and recent and ongoing
comprehensive division of a broader
UNDERSTANDING
technological advancements
group."
HOW AND WHY
make relatively young
As used with respect to aviation,
AN AIRCRAFT IS
airframes somewhat obsolete.
it can apply to certification, ratings,
DESIGNED, CERTIFIED
It has been hypothesized that
privileges and even limitations of
AND OPERATED
there may not be enough
airmen. It also pertains to a broad
shop hours available to ensure all
classification of aircraft, including
currently affected aircraft will be
airplane, rotorcraft, glider and
outfitted with required ADS-B
lighter-than-air certification of
equipment by the mandated
aircraft. In the words of the FAA,
implementation year 2020.
this means "a grouping of aircraft
A desirable first step in the new equipment
based upon intended use or operating limitations, some
installation process is to validate the pedigree of the
of which include transport, normal, utility, acrobatic,
aircraft, and the manufacturer's data plate is a logical
limited, restricted and provisional."
target. In the United States, the Federal Aviation
The standard airworthiness certificate is the FAA's
Administration states in Federal Air Regulation Part
official authorization allowing for the operation of
45.11 that a fireproof data plate be affixed to the
type certificated aircraft in the specific categories and
airframe, and pertinent information contained in
remains valid as long as the aircraft meets its approved
FAR Part 45.13, including the builder's name, model
type design, is in a condition for safe operation, and
designation, builder's serial number, type certificate
maintenance, preventative maintenance and alterations
number and any production certificate number, be listed.
are performed in accordance with applicable regulations.
A logical second stop is the airworthiness certificate
The type certificate data sheet is a formal description
(FAA form 8100-2 displayed in the aircraft). It can be
of the aircraft, engine or propeller and is the basis for
worthwhile to confirm the information on this document
matches the data plate, plus it will contain the category
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