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AIRCRAFT WAKE TURBULENCE CATEGORIES |
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| Meaning: | For the purpose of Wake Turbulence Recategorization (RECAT) Separation Minima, ATC groups aircraft into categories ranging from Category A through Category I, dependent upon the version of RECAT that is applied. Specific category assignments vary and are listed in the RECAT Orders. |
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