Wake Turbulence Category

Description

The ICAO wake turbulence category (WTC) is entered in the appropriate single character wake turbulence category indicator in Item 9 of the ICAO model flight plan form and is based on the maximum certificated take-off mass, as follows:

A special case is the B757 (MTOM: 116 000 kg - 124 000 kg) which shall be treated as an H (Heavy) aircraft in Germany, unless requested by the pilot.

Based on the article ICAO Wake Turbulence Category, source: www.skybrary.aero


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Created 3 July 2024 21:41:56 by 1583954
Updated 11 September 2024 15:53:01 by 1583954