You may be required to comply with these requirements if you intend to design, manufacture or repair a small aeroplane to an airworthy standard.
These requirements specify the airworthiness standards for the following categories of small aeroplane:
- Normal aeroplanes - not intended for acrobatic operation, having up to 9 passenger seats and a maximum takeoff weight up to 5,700 kg
- Utility aeroplanes - intended for limited acrobatic operation, having up to 9 passenger seats and a maximum takeoff weight up to 5,700 kg
- Aerobatic aeroplanes - intended for acrobatic operation, having up to 9 passenger seats and a maximum takeoff weight up to 5,700 kg
- Commuter aeroplanes - propeller-driven multi-engine aeroplanes that are not intended for acrobatic operation, having up to 19 passenger seats and a maximum takeoff weight up to 8,618 kg.