Aircraft Category
Aircraft are grouped into six categories reflecting similarity of aircraft size, mission and operations. In general, Category 1 aircraft are turboprops and very light jets, 10,000 pounds or less; Category 2 are light jets less than 20,000 pounds max gross weight; Categories 3 and 4 are jets over 20...
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