CESSNA 408 SKYCOURIER (C408) FAA WEIGHT CLASS
CESSNA SkyCourier 408 · Service Bulletins
Overview
This document is a communication from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regarding the Cessna 408 SkyCourier. It outlines the aircraft's weight classification as per FAA regulations. The Cessna 408 is categorized as a large, turbine-engine-powered aircraft, weighing between 12,500 pounds and 41,000 pounds. This classification is important for operations within Class B airspace and is denoted by a plus (+) symbol. The document references the type certificate data sheet for the Cessna 408, which was approved on March 11, 2022. It serves as an official notice to inform relevant parties about the weight classification and its implications for airspace operations.
- The Cessna 408 SkyCourier is classified as a large aircraft weighing between 12,500 and 41,000 pounds.
- This classification is denoted by a plus (+) symbol for FAA weight class purposes.
- The aircraft must comply with specific operational rules when flying in Class B airspace.
- The type certificate for the Cessna 408 was approved on March 11, 2022.
- This document serves as an official FAA notice regarding the weight classification of the Cessna 408.
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Source
Originally published by www.faa.gov. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.
Document details
- Type
- Service Bulletins
- Year
- 2022
- Pages
- 2
- File size
- 202 KB
- Publisher
- www.faa.gov
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In this document
FAA Weight Class Definition
The FAA defines aircraft weight classes to ensure safe operations within controlled airspace. The Cessna 408 SkyCourier falls into the category of large aircraft, which is defined as those weighing between 12,500 pounds and 41,000 pounds. This classification is crucial for compliance with airspace regulations.
Implications for Class B Airspace
For aircraft operating in Class B airspace, the weight classification affects the operational requirements and procedures. The Cessna 408, being classified as a large aircraft, must adhere to specific rules that apply to turbine-engine-powered aircraft in this airspace.
Type Certificate Data Sheet Reference
The document references the type certificate data sheet No. A00016WI, which was approved on March 11, 2022. This sheet provides detailed specifications and regulatory information regarding the Cessna 408 SkyCourier.
Full document text
TELEGRAPHIC MESSAGE Federal Aviation Administration 800 Independence Avenue, SW W a s h i n g t o n , D C 2 0 5 9 1 PRECEDENCE: PRIORITY ACTION: PRIORITY SECURITY CLASSIFICATION Unclassified ACCOUNTING CLASSIFICATION DATE PREPARED: 15 April 2022 FILE: FOR INFORMATION CALL NAME KEITH DUTCH PHONE NUMBER (703) 624-6174 TYPE OF MESSAGE _ SINGLE _ BOOK _X_ MULTI ADDRESS MESSAGE TO BE TRANSMITTED (Use double spacing and all capital letters) To: KRWA NOUS2 241500Z GENOT RWA 22/15 N JO 7360.5 GG ALRGNS 1/500/530 AMC-1 AMA-500 ACT-1 ALATFO XVM EFFECTIVE: 5/24/2022 SUBJECT: CESSNA 408 SKYCOURIER (C408) FAA WEIGHT CLASS. IN ACCORDANCE WITH FAA ORDER JO 7360.1, PARAGRAPH 2-8 AIRCRAFT WEIGHT CLASS, A PLUS (+) SYMBOL IS USED TO DENOTE AN AIRCRAFT WEIGHING BETWEEN 12,500 POUNDS AND 41,000 POUNDS. FOR CLASS B AIRSPACE RULES, THESE AIRCRAFT ARE “LARGE, TURBINE-ENGINE-POWERED AIRCRAFT”. THE C408 IS SUCH AN AIRCRAFT AS DEPICTED IN TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET NO. A00016WI, APPROVED ON MARCH 11, 2022. THIS GENOT ADDS THE “+” SYMBOL TO THE ENGINE NUMBER- TYPE/FAA WEIGHT CLASS FOR THE C408 DEPICTED ON PAGES A28, B40, C6, AND C98 OF THE 7360.1G. . - P A G E NO. 1 NO. OF PGS 2 Security Classification Unclassified PLEASE DIRECT ANY QUESTIONS TO KEITH.DUTCH@FAA.GOV MICHAEL R. BECKLES DIRECTOR (A), POLICY, AJV-P AIR TRAFFIC ORGANIZATION P A G E NO. 2 NO. OF PGS 2 Security Classification Unclassified