Canadian Aircraft Classifications

Quick Reference

Basic Ultralight – single or two place

• Registration begins with an I, ex. C-I…

• Weight Limitations:  to a maximum of 544 kg (1200 lbs)

• Owner built – Certain government standards apply

• All maintenance and modifications performed by the owner

• License required - Pilot Permit – Ultralight Aeroplane, or higher

Advanced Ultralight

• Registration begins with an I, ex. C-I…

• Weight Limitations: 350 kg (770 lb) for a single place. 560.0 kg (1232 lb) for a two place

• Owner or Manufacturer built

• All maintenance and modifications performed by the owner

• License required - Pilot Permit – Ultralight Aeroplane, or higher

Amateur-Built

• Registration begins with an F or G, ex. C-F… or C-G…

• A minimum of 51% of the aircraft must be constructed by the builder.

• All maintenance and modifications performed by the owner

• License required – Recreational Pilot Permit, or higher

Owner Maintenance

• Owner Maintenance category aircraft are former certified aircraft with a Special Certificate of Airworthiness - Owner-maintenance. This allows the owner to perform the maintenance on the aircraft. Restrictions apply

• Registration begins with an F or G, ex. C-F… or C-G…

• Can not be flown in the U.S.

• License required – Recreational Pilot Permit, or higher

Certified

• Registration begins with an F or G, ex. C-F… or C-G…

• Manufacturer built

• Maintenance and modification must be performed by a Transport Canada Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME).

• License required – Recreational Pilot Permit, or higher