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Rated maximum continuous power
Rated maximum continuous power with respect to reciprocating, turbopropeller, and turboshaft engines, means the approved brake horsepower that is developed statically or in flight, in standard atmosphere at a specified altitude, within the
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Rated maximum continuous thrust
Rated maximum continuous thrust with respect to turbojet engine type certification, means the approved jet thrust that is developed statically or in flight, in standard atmosphere at a specified altitude, without fluid injection and without
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Rated takeoff augmented thrust
Rated takeoff augmented thrust with respect to turbojet engine type certification, means the approved jet thrust that is developed statically under standard sea level conditions, with fluid injection or with the burning of fuel in a separat
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Rated takeoff power
Rated takeoff power with respect to reciprocating, turbopropeller, and turboshaft engine type certification, means the approved brake horsepower that is developed statically under standard sea level conditions, within the engine operating l
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Rated takeoff thrust
Rated takeoff thrust with respect to turbojet engine type certification, means the approved jet thrust that is developed statically under standard sea level conditions, without fluid injection and without the burning of fuel in a separate c
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Rating
Rating means a statement that, as a part of a certificate, sets forth special conditions, privileges, or limitations.
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Reference landing speed
Reference landing speed means the speed of the airplane, in a specified landing configuration, at the point where it descends through the 50 foot height in the determination of the landing distance.
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Reporting point
Reporting point means a geographical location in relation to which the position of an aircraft is reported.
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Restricted area
Restricted area A restricted area is airspace designated under Part 73 within which the flight of aircraft, while not wholly prohibited, is subject to restriction.
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Rocket
Rocket means an aircraft propelled by ejected expanding gases generated in the engine from self-contained propellants and not dependent on the intake of outside substances. It includes any part which becomes separated during the operation.
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Rotorcraft
Rotorcraft means a heavier-than-air aircraft that depends principally for its support in flight on the lift generated by one or more rotors.
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Rotorcraft-load combination
Rotorcraft-load combination means the combination of a rotorcraft and an external-load, including the external-load attaching means. Rotorcraft-load combinations are designated as Class A, Class B, Class C, and Class D, as follows:
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Route segment
Route segment is a portion of a route bounded on each end by a fix or navigation aid (NAVAID).
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SALS
SALS means short approach light system.
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SATCOM
SATCOM means satellite communications.
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SSALS
SSALS means simplified short approach light system.
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SSALSR
SSALSR means simplified short approach light system with runway alignment indicator lights.
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Sea level engine
Sea level engine means a reciprocating aircraft engine having a rated takeoff power that is producible only at sea level.
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Second in command
Second in command means a pilot who is designated to be second in command of an aircraft during flight time.
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Show
Show unless the context otherwise requires, means to show to the satisfaction of the Administrator.