§101.22. Definitions.
14 C.F.R. § 101.22
The following definitions apply to this subpart:
Class 1—Model Rocket means an amateur rocket that:
Uses no more than 125 grams (4.4 ounces) of propellant;
Uses a slow-burning propellant;
Is made of paper, wood, or breakable plastic;
Contains no substantial metal parts; and
Weighs no more than 1,500 grams (53 ounces), including the propellant.
Class 2—High-Power Rocket means an amateur rocket other than a model rocket that is propelled by a motor or motors having a combined total impulse of 40,960 Newton-seconds (9,208 pound-seconds) or less.
Class 3—Advanced High-Power Rocket means an amateur rocket other than a model rocket or high-power rocket.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Amendments
[Docket FAA-2007-27390, 73 FR 73781, Dec. 4, 2008]
Authority
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g), 40101 note, 40103, 40113-40114, 45302, 44502, 44514, 44701-44702, 44721, 46308.
Amendments
[Docket FAA-2007-27390, 73 FR 73781, Dec. 4, 2008]