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Complex aeroplane

EASA defines “Complex aeroplane” in one regulation. The wording below is reproduced verbatim from the EASA Easy Access Rules, with a link to the paragraph it comes from.

‘Complex aeroplane’ means an aeroplane that meets either of the following characteristics:

(i)with a maximum certificated take-off mass exceeding 5 700 kg;

(ii)certificated for a maximum passenger seating configuration of more than nineteen;

(iii)certificated for operation with a minimum crew of two pilots;

(iv)equipped with a turbojet engine or turbojet engines or more than one turboprop engine;

Article 2 · Aircrew · Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011 · Easy Access Rules, 25 Nov 2025 revision · Read Article 2