Light aircraft

With a maximum gross takeoff weight of 12,500 lbs, the de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter is an example of the upper limit of the light aircraft category.

A Robinson R44 light helicopter

The Cessna 172 light aircraft is the most produced aircraft of any kind

A light aircraft is an aircraft that has a maximum gross takeoff weight of 12,500 lb (5,670 kg) or less.^[1]

Many light aircraft are used commercially for passenger and freight transport, sightseeing, photography, and other similar roles as well as personal use.

Examples of light aircraft include:

Beechcraft, the models such as the Beechcraft Bonanza and Beechcraft Baron that are not jet propelled
Cessna, the entire range of propeller-driven aircraft from the Cessna 120 up through the Cessna 208
Cirrus, Diamond, Mooney, and Piper—all models
Others such as the GippsAero GA8 Airvan, Aviat Husky, Robin DR400, and the civil aircraft from Grumman

Examples of aircraft that are at the maximum gross takeoff weight for this category include the de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter and Beechcraft B200 Super King Air.^[2]^[3]

Uses

The many uses of light aircraft include aerial surveying, such as monitoring pipelines.^[4] They are also used for light cargo operations, such as "feeding" cargo hubs,^[5] as well as some passenger operations. Light aircraft are also used for marketing purposes, such as banner towing and skywriting. Primary flight instruction is also conducted in light aircraft. The majority of personal aircraft are light aircraft, the most popular in history being the Cessna 172, and most popular in modern history being the Cirrus SR22 and Robinson R44. Larger light aircraft, such as twin turboprops and very light jets are often used as business aircraft.

References

↑ Crane, Dale: Dictionary of Aeronautical Terms, third edition, page 308. Aviation Supplies & Academics, 1997. ISBN 1-56027-287-2
↑ Viking Air. "Twin Otter Series 400". Retrieved 20 December 2016.
↑ Jackson, Paul; Munson, Kenneth; Peacock, Lindsay. Jane's All the World's Aircraft. Jane's Information Group. ISBN 0-7106-2684-3.
↑ Collins, Mike (August 6, 2009). "Piper project honors pipeline patrols". aopa.org. Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. Retrieved 20 December 2016.
↑ "Mountain Air Cargo". Retrieved December 30, 2012.

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[Crane-1] Crane, Dale: Dictionary of Aeronautical Terms, third edition, page 308. Aviation Supplies & Academics, 1997. ISBN 1-56027-287-2

[Viking-2] Viking Air. "Twin Otter Series 400". Retrieved 20 December 2016.

[Janes-3] Jackson, Paul; Munson, Kenneth; Peacock, Lindsay. Jane's All the World's Aircraft. Jane's Information Group. ISBN 0-7106-2684-3.

[4] Collins, Mike (August 6, 2009). "Piper project honors pipeline patrols". aopa.org. Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. Retrieved 20 December 2016.

[5] "Mountain Air Cargo". Retrieved December 30, 2012.

Light aircraft

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References