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Section 8 Meaning of chargeable aircraftI1

(1)

An aircraft is a chargeable aircraft in relation to a flight if it has the characteristics specified in subsection (2), unless the aircraft is a non-chargeable aircraft under section 9 or 10 or regulations made under section 15.

(2)

The characteristics are that the aircraft—

(a)

is a fixed-wing aircraft designed or adapted to carry persons in addition to the flight crew,

(b)

has a maximum take-off weight of 5.7 tonnes or more, and

(c)

is fuelled by kerosene.

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Commencement

I1

S. 8 in force at 15.9.2026 by S.S.I. 2026/248, reg. 2, sch.