Aviation Dictionary

Small aircraft (14 CFR part 1)

An aircraft weighing 12,500 pounds or less maximum certificated takeoff weight

Dictionary Term

Small aircraft (14 CFR part 1)

Definitions

An aircraft weighing 12,500 pounds or less maximum certificated takeoff weight
Aircraft having a maximum certificated takeoff weight of 12,500 pounds or less. All currently type-certificated
balloons are small aircraft.

References

Balloon Flying Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2024
Weight and Balance Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2016