The term defined in Article 3 of Regulation (EC) 216/2008 shall mean:

an aeroplane:

• with a maximum certificated take-off mass exceeding 5,700 kg; or
• certificated for a maximum passenger seating configuration of more than 19; or
  
• certificated for operation with a minimum crew of at least 2 pilots; or
  
• equipped with one or more turbojet engines or more than one turboprop engine;

or a helicopter:

• certificated for a maximum take-off mass exceeding 3,175 kg; or
  
• certificated for a maximum passenger seating configuration of more than 9; or
  
• certificated for operation with a minimum crew of at least 2 pilots;

or a tilt rotor aircraft.