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Complex helicopter

EASA defines “Complex helicopter” 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 helicopter’ means a helicopter that meets either of the following characteristics:

(i)with a maximum certificated take-off mass exceeding 3 175 kg; 2/43

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

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

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