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ULTRA-LIGHT AIRCRAFT [1 record]

Record 1 2015-07-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Types of Aircraft
DEF

An aircraft having an MTOW [maximum take-off weight] not exceeding 454 kg (1000 lbs) and not usually used for public transport purposes.

OBS

ultra-light aircraft: term and definition officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

Key term(s)
  • ultralight

French

Domaine(s)
  • Types d'aéronefs
OBS

aéronef ultra léger : terme uniformisé par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Tipos de aeronaves
DEF

Aeronave que tiene un fuselaje muy simple y de poco peso.

OBS

aeronave ultraligera: término aceptado oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI).

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