Section 1680-01-02-.02 - DEFINITIONS(1) For purposes of this rule, the following terms are defined:(a) "Aircraft" includes barren, airplane, hydroplane, and every other vehicle used for navigation through the air. A hydroplane. while at rest on water and while being operated on or immediately above water, shall be governed by the rules regarding water navigation; while being operated through the air otherwise than immediately above water, it shall be treated as an aircraft.(b) "Airport" means any area of land or water which is used, or intended for use, for the landings-and take off of aircraft, and any appurtenant areas which are used, or intended for use, for airport buildings or other airport facilities or aviation easements or rights-of-way, together with all airport buildings and facilities located thereon.(c) "Airport hazard" means any structure, object of natural growth, or use of land, which obstructs the airspace required for the flight of aircraft in landing or taking off at an airport or is otherwise hazardous to such landing or taking off.(d) "Approach surface" means the imaginary sloping plan beginning at the end of a runway or landing strip and rising uniformly over the approach area at the required slope.(e) "Effective Gradient" - The difference in evaluation of high and low points on the runway divided by the runway length (in percent).(f) "FAA" is Federal Aviation Administration.(g) "Landing strip" means that part of the area within an airport boundary which either in its natural state or as a result of construction work, is suitable for the landing and take off of aircraft.(h) "License Type" means one of the following: airport, heliport, seaplane base or Stolport.(i) "Limited Airport" means an airport limited exclusively to the specific conditions listed in the Site Approval Order.(j) "Navigable Water" is any water capable of supporting interstate commerce.(k) "Office of Aeronautics" means the Department of Transportation.(l) "Person" means any individual, firm, partnership, corporation, company, association, joint stock association or body politic-, and includes any trustee, receiver, assignee or other similar representative thereof.(m) "Primary Surface" means an imaginary plane free of hazards, and centered on the runway safety area.(n) "Private Airport" means an airport used primarily by the owner, but which may be available for use by invitation of the owner. Commercial aeronautics operations such as sale of aircraft fuel or aviation supplies, flight training, rental aircraft or associated equipment, and carrying of passengers or cargo for compensation are specifically prohibited. Private airports do not require licensing by the State of Tennessee.(o) "Public Airport" means an airport, publicly or privately owned, which meets minimum physical and service standards and is open for use to the general flying public. Commercial aeronautical operations are authorized. Public Airports require licensing by the State of Tennessee.(p) "Public Airport License" denotes the document issued by the Department of Transportation which grants State of Tennessee approval for the use of an airport by the general public.(q) "Runway" means the paved, hard surfaced, or stabilized portion of a landing strip.(r) "Runway Safety Area" - usable landing area.(s) "Runway Clear Zone" - A flared approach zone off either end of a runway safety area which must be free of airport hazards to the approach surface as specified herein.(t) "Seaplane Base" means a designated area on a water surface where docking or ramping facilities are available for use by seaplanes or amphibious type aircraft.(u) "STOL Aircraft" signifies an aircraft of special design, but with performance characteristics enabling safe flight from a short field utilizing steep approaches and departures as normal aircraft operating procedures and not requiring unusual or special skills of the pilot in command.(v) "STOLport" denotes a landing area designated exclusively for the area of STOL Aircraft (SHORT TAKEOFF AND LANDING), with landing area and approach zone dimensions compatible with aircraft performance characteristics.Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1680-01-02-.02
Original rule filed August 12, 1974; effective September 11, 1974. Amendment filed July 26, 1977; effective August 26, 1977. Amendment filed December 12, 1986; effective January 26, 1987.Authority: T.C.A. §§ 42-2-102 and 42-2-119.