Order 7110.65P, Air Traffic Control, with changes

2/19/047110.65PAppendix A.Aircraft InformationTYPE ENGINE ABBREVIATIONSPTJCLIMB AND DESCENT RATESpistonturbopropjetClimb and descent rates based on average en routeclimb/descent profiles at median weight betweenmaximum gross takeoff and landing weights.SRSSRS means “same runway separation;” categorizationcriteria is specified in para 3−9−6, Same RunwaySeparation.MANUFACTURERSListed under the primary manufacturer are otheraircraft manufacturers who make versions of some ofthe aircraft in that group.AIRCRAFT WEIGHT CLASSESa. Heavy. Aircraft capable of takeoff weights ofmore than 255,000 pounds whether or not they areoperating at this weight during a particular phase offlight.b. Large. Aircraft of more than 41,000 pounds,maximum certificated takeoff weight, up to 255,000pounds.c. Small. Aircraft of 41,000 pounds or lessmaximum certificated takeoff weight.STAGE 3 AIRCRAFT DESIGNATORSStage 3 aircraft designators such as B72Q, B73Q,DC8Q, DC9Q may only be used within the U.S.These designators will not be recognized in Canadianairspace or any other airspace outside the U.S. Thesespecial Stage 3 aircraft designators will be eliminatedin the near future. Operators using the Stage 3designators should begin using the appropriateaircraft type designator within U.S. airspace as soonas practical.NOTE−* Denotes single-piloted military turbojet aircraft or aircraft to receive the same procedural handling as a single-pilotedmilitary turbojet aircraft.*** Denotes amphibian aircraft.+ Denotes aircraft weighing between 12,500 lbs. and 41,000 lbs. For Class B Airspace rules, these aircraft are “large,turbine−engine powered aircraft.”Aircraft Information− Fixed−Wing AircraftA−1