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8.3.9 Emitter Category
To assist ATC tracking of aircraft, an aircraft category is transmitted. Select
the aircraft category that most closely matches the aircraft.
UK : Note EC devices are not approved for all emitter categories. EC
devices are intended for voluntary carriage on registered and non-
registered UK Annex II aircraft, non-complex EASA aircraft of <5700kg
MTOM and for gliders and balloons (including those covered under ELA 1
and ELA 2) within uncontrolled UK airspace.
Australia : EC devices are approved for installation in both certified and
uncertified aircraft but only for flight under VFR below FL290.
Emitter Category can be set as follows:
Emitter Category
Light Airplane
Small Airplane
Large Airplane
Large Airplane with
High Vortex
Heavy Airplane
Highly Maneuverable
Airplane
Rotorcraft
UAV-1002156-001
ECCN 7A994
REV I
Description
Any airplane with a maximum takeoff weight
less than 15,500 pounds. This includes very
light aircraft (light sport aircraft) that do not
meet the requirements of US 14 CFR Section
103.1.
Any airplane with a maximum takeoff weight
greater than or equal to 15,500 pounds but
less than 75,000 pounds.
Any airplane with a maximum takeoff weight
greater than or equal to 75,000 pounds but
less than 300,000 pounds that does not qualify
for the high vortex category.
Any airplane with a maximum takeoff weight
greater than or equal to 75,000 pounds but
less than 300,000 pounds that has been
determined to generate a high wake vortex.
Currently, the Boeing 757 is the only example.
Any airplane with a maximum takeoff weight
greater than or equal to 300,000 pounds.
Any airplane, regardless of weight, which can
maneuver in excess of 5 G's and maintain true
airspeed above 400 knots.
Any rotorcraft regardless of weight.
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