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;
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