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With respect to the certification of aircraft, which is a category of aircraft?

A

Normal, utility, acrobatic.✓ Correct Answer

B

Airplane, rotorcraft, glider.

C

Landplane, seaplane.

Explanation

14 CFR 1.1 says that for the certification of aircraft, category means a grouping by intended use or operating limitations, such as transport, normal, utility, acrobatic, limited, restricted and provisional. Airplane, rotorcraft and glider are categories for airman certification, and landplane/seaplane describe a class.

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