Term:

AIRCRAFT WAKE TURBULENCE CATEGORIES

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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  • AIM
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