Illinois Administrative Code › Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 14 - AVIATION SAFETY › Subpart A - INTRODUCTION › Section 14.105 - Definitions

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
For purposes of this Part, the words, terms, and phrases
				  listed shall have the meanings ascribed to them as follows:
"Act" means the Illinois Aeronautics Act [ 620 ILCS 5
				  ].
"Administrator" means the Federal Aviation Administrator or
				  any person to whom he or she has delegated his or her authority in the matter
				  concerned. (See
				  14 CFR 1.1
				  (January 1, 2017).)
"Aerobatic Flight" means maneuvers intentionally performed by
				  an aircraft involving an abrupt change in attitude or an abnormal attitude or
				  acceleration not necessary for normal flight.
"Aeronautics" means transportation by aircraft; the
				  operation, construction, repair or maintenance of aircraft, aircraft power
				  plants, and accessories, including the repair, packing, and maintenance of
				  parachutes; the design, establishment, construction, extension, operation,
				  improvement, repair, or maintenance of airports, restricted landing areas, or
				  other air navigation facilities and air instruction. (See Section 2 of the
				  Act.)
"Air Navigation" means the operation or navigation of
				  aircraft in the airspace over this State, or upon any airport or restricted
				  landing area within this State. Air navigation does not mean the taxiing of
				  aircraft on the ground for repositioning or maintenance purposes. (See Section
				  10 of the Act.)
"Air Navigation Facility" means any facility other than one
				  owned or controlled by the federal government, used in, available for use in,
				  or designed for use in, aid of air navigation, including airports,
				  heliports/vertiports, restricted landing areas, and any structures, mechanisms,
				  lights, beacons, marks, communicating systems, or other instruments or devices
				  used or useful as an aid, or constituting an advantage or convenience, to the
				  safe takeoff, navigation, and landing of aircraft, or the safe and efficient
				  operation or maintenance of an airport, heliport/vertiport, or restricted
				  landing area, and any combination of any or all such facilities. (See Section 9
				  of the Act.)
"Aircraft" means any device used or designed to carry humans
				  in flight as specified by the Division in this Part. All devices required to be
				  licensed as "aircraft" by the FAA on the effective date of this Part are
				  "aircraft". The Division has, by Subpart J, specified the extent to which
				  aircraft not required to be licensed by the FAA are subject to the provisions
				  of this Part. (See Section 3 of the Act.)
"Airman" means any individual who operates or is licensed to
				  operate an aircraft in flight. Airman as used in this Part also means pilot.
				  (See Section 12 of the Act.)
"Airplane" means an engine-driven fixed-wing aircraft heavier
				  than air, that is supported in flight by the dynamic reaction of the air
				  against its wings. (See
				  14 CFR 1.1
				  (January 1, 2017).)
"Airport" means:
any area of land, water, or both, except a restricted landing
				  area, that is designed for the landing and takeoff of aircraft, whether or not
				  facilities are provided for the shelter, servicing, or repair of aircraft, or
				  for receiving or discharging passengers or cargo;
all appurtenant areas used or suitable for airport buildings
				  or other airport facilities; and
all appurtenant rights-of-way, whether established before or
				  after the effective date of this Part. (Various airport classifications may be
				  found in Subpart E, Subpart F, and Subpart H.) (See Section 6 of the
				  Act.)
"Airport Hazard" means any structure, object of natural
				  growth, or use of land that obstructs the airspace required for the flight of
				  aircraft in landing or takeoff at any airport or restricted landing area or is
				  otherwise hazardous to the landing or takeoff of aircraft. (See Section 22 of
				  the Act.)
"Applicant" means, but is not limited to, the person, trust,
				  company, governmental body, corporation, limited liability company, or
				  association to whom a Certificate of Approval may be issued.
"Certificate Holder" means, but is not limited to, the
				  person, trust, company, governmental body, corporation, limited liability
				  company, or association to whom a Certificate of Approval has been
				  issued.
"Certificate of Approval" means a certificate issued by the
				  Division approving the operation of an airport or restricted landing area as
				  specified by the Division.
"Certificate of Registration" means a certificate issued by
				  the Division indicating that, for purposes of Subpart B, an individual has
				  registered his or her FAA license, certificate or permit with the Division for
				  his or her aircraft; and, for purposes of Subpart C, means a certificate issued
				  by the Division indicating that an individual has registered his current and
				  appropriate FAA issued pilot certificate with the Division.
"Civil Aircraft" means any aircraft other than a public
				  aircraft. (See Section 5 of the Act.)
"Department" means the Illinois Department of
				  Transportation.
"Design Helicopter" or "VTOL Aircraft" means a generic
				  rotorcraft or vertical takeoff or landing (VTOL) aircraft that reflects the
				  maximum size of all helicopters/VTOL aircraft expected to operate at the
				  heliport/vertiport.
"Displaced Threshold" means a threshold that has been
				  displaced to provide for obstruction clearance. The portion of runway behind a
				  displaced threshold may be available for takeoffs in either direction or
				  landings from the opposite direction.
"Division" means the Illinois Department of Transportation,
				  Division of Aeronautics, 1 Langhorne Bond Drive, Capital Airport, Springfield,
				  Illinois 62707-8415.
"FAA" means the Federal Aviation Administration.
"Final Approach and Takeoff Area" or "FATO" means a defined
				  object-free area over which the final phase of the approach to a hover, or a
				  landing, is completed and from which the takeoff is initiated.
"Flight Instruction" means the imparting of aeronautical
				  knowledge by an FAA authorized flight instructor specifically involving the
				  actual flight of an aircraft, or by an FAA sanctioned flight instructor
				  involving the actual flight of an Ultralight training aircraft.
"Fly-In Event" means any congregation of aircraft, other than
				  based aircraft, in excess of six aircraft.
"Heliport/Vertiport" means a generic reference to the area of
				  land, water or structure used, or intended to be used, for the landing and
				  takeoff of helicopters/VTOL aircraft, together with associated buildings and
				  facilities.
"Helistop/Vertistop" means a minimally developed
				  helicopter/VTOL aircraft facility for boarding and discharging passengers or
				  cargo. The heliport/helistop, vertiport/vertistop relationship is comparable to
				  a bus terminal-bus stop relationship with respect to the extent of services
				  provided or expected.
"Hospital Heliport/Vertiport" means a heliport/vertiport
				  limited to serving only helicopters/VTOL aircraft engaged in air ambulance, or
				  hospital related functions.
"IFR" means instrument flight rules.
"Landing Strip" means a portion of the usable area within an
				  airport boundary that either in its natural state or as a result of
				  construction work is suitable for the landing and takeoff of aircraft.
"Modification" means any change to the Certificate of
				  Approval as originally issued by the Division, including, but not limited to,
				  extension or alteration of the airport or restricted landing area, change in
				  ownership, change in classification, or change in status.
"Municipality" means any county, city, village, or town of
				  this State and any other political subdivision, public corporation, authority,
				  or district in this State, or any combination of two or more of the same that
				  is or may be authorized by law to acquire, establish, construct, maintain,
				  improve, and operate airports and other air navigation facilities. (See Section
				  20 of the Act.)
"Notice" means a legal document prepared by the Division, to
				  be published in a newspaper in the county in which the airport or restricted
				  landing area sought to be established, altered, or extended is, or is proposed
				  to be, located, indicating that the Division intends to enter an Order
				  regarding the application for the proposed airport or restricted landing area,
				  or the alteration or extension thereof. (See Section 60 of the Act.)
"Nuisance" means operating an aircraft in an annoying or
				  vexatious manner.
"Operation of Aircraft or Operate Aircraft" means the use of
				  aircraft for the purpose of air navigation, and includes the navigation or
				  piloting of aircraft. Any person who causes or authorizes such use of aircraft,
				  whether with or without the right of legal control (in the capacity of owner,
				  lessee, or otherwise) of the aircraft, shall be deemed to be engaged in the
				  operation of aircraft. Operation of aircraft does not mean ground movement for
				  repositioning or maintenance purposes. (See Section 11 of the Act.)
"Order" means a legal document prepared by the Division, to
				  be published in a newspaper in the county in which the airport or restricted
				  landing area sought to be established, altered, or extended is, or is proposed
				  to be, located, that may either grant or deny an application for a Certificate
				  of Approval. If granted, the Order allows the applicant to begin construction
				  of the proposed airport or restricted landing area, or the alteration or
				  extension thereof. (See Section 60 of the Act.)
"Person" means, but is not limited to, any individual, firm,
				  partnership, corporation, company, limited liability company, association,
				  joint stock association, joint venture, public service corporation, or body
				  politic; and includes any trustee, receiver, assignee, or other similar
				  representative. (See Section 17 of the Act.)
"Pilot" means airman.
"Pilot-in-Command" means the person who:
has final authority and responsibility for the operation and
				  safety of the flight;
has been designated as pilot-in- command before or during the
				  flight; and
holds the appropriate category, class, and type rating, if
				  appropriate, for the conduct of the flight.
"Powered Parachute" means a powered aircraft comprised of a
				  flexible or semi-rigid wing connected to a fuselage so that the wing is not in
				  position for flight until the aircraft is in motion. The fuselage of a powered
				  parachute contains the aircraft engine and a seat for each occupant, and is
				  attached to the aircraft's landing gear. (See
				  14 CFR 1.1
				  (January 1, 2017).)
"Private Use" means that an airport is not open to the
				  general public. Use is limited to the Certificate Holder and any other users as
				  authorized by the Certificate Holder.
"Public Aircraft" means an aircraft used exclusively in the
				  service of any government or of any political subdivision thereof, including
				  the government of any state, territory, or possession of the United States, or
				  the District of Columbia, but not including any government aircraft engaged in
				  carrying persons or property for commercial purposes. (See Section 4 of the
				  Act.)
"Public Use" means that an airport is open to the general
				  public.
"Restricted Landing Area" or "RLA" means any area of land,
				  water, or both that is used or is made available for the landing and takeoff of
				  aircraft that is intended for private use. (See Section 8 of the Act.)
"Rotorcraft" means a heavier-than-air aircraft that depends
				  principally for its support in flight on the lift generated by one or more
				  rotors. (See
				  14 CFR 1.1
				  (January 1, 2017).)
"Runway" means the paved, hard surfaced, or stabilized
				  central portion of a landing strip.
"Runway Protection Zone" means a defined area off the end of
				  a runway that is clear of incompatible objects and activities.
"Runway Safety Area" or "RSA" means a defined surface
				  surrounding the runway prepared or suitable for reducing the risk of damage to
				  airplanes in the event of an undershoot, overshoot, or excursion from the
				  runway.
"Sea Lane" means a water landing and departure
				  surface.
"Seaplane" means all aircraft designed for water operations
				  and includes amphibious aircraft when they are operating on water.
"Special Purpose Aircraft" means the following: manned
				  balloons, lighter-than-air aircraft, seaplanes, sailplanes, gliders and other
				  powerless aircraft, heavier-than-air aircraft, agricultural aircraft during the
				  time used solely for agriculture applications, helicopters/VTOL aircraft, and
				  any other aircraft as designated by the Division. Use and limitations
				  provisions for special purpose aircraft are contained in Subpart I.
"State" or "this State" means the State of Illinois. (See
				  Section 7 of the Act.)
"STOL" means short takeoff and landing.
"STOL Operation" means the operation of an aircraft, at some
				  weight within its approved operating weight, in compliance with applicable
				  federal STOL standards, characteristics, and airworthiness.
"Stopway" means a defined rectangular surface beyond the end
				  of a runway, prepared or suitable for use in lieu of a runway, to support an
				  airplane without causing structural damage to the airplane during an aborted
				  takeoff.
"Threshold" means the beginning of that portion of runway
				  available for landing. In some instances the landing threshold may be
				  displaced.
"TLOF" means Touch Down and Lift-off Area, commonly referred
				  to as a helipad and normally centered in a Final Approach and Takeoff Area
				  (FATO).
"Ultralight" means any aircraft intended to be used by a
				  single occupant for recreation or sport purposes only, does not have an
				  airworthiness certificate, weighs less than 155 pounds if non-powered, or if
				  powered, weighs less than 254 pounds empty weight, excluding floats and safety
				  devices which are intended for deployment in a potentially catastrophic
				  situation, has fuel capacity not exceeding five U.S. gallons, is not capable of
				  more than 55 knots calibrated air speed at full power in level flight, and has
				  a power-off stall speed that does not exceed 24 knots calibrated air
				  speed.
"Ultralight Trainer" means any aircraft that does not have an
				  airworthiness certificate, is used or intended to be used in the air for
				  training Ultralight pilots, and meets the requirements for operating under an
				  FAA approved Ultralight training exemption.
"Unmanned Aircraft" means an aircraft, as defined at
				  14 CFR 1.1
				  (January 1, 2017), operated without the possibility of direct human
				  intervention from within or on the aircraft.
"Vertiport" means, for the purposes of this Part, a
				  heliport.
"VFR" means visual flight rules.
"Wind Indicator" means tetrahedron, wind tee, or wind cone
				  (windsock).