Which statement correctly describes Type III helicopters?

• A. Type III: small seats 2 and minimum of 400 lb
• B. Type III: small seats 3 and minimum of 800 lb
• C. Type III: small seats 3 and minimum of 600 lb
• D. Type III: small seats 4 and minimum of 600 lb

Answer: (C)

Type classifications for helicopters separate rotorcraft by how many small seats they have and a weight threshold that defines the category. A Type III rotorcraft is defined by three small seats and a minimum payload/weight of 600 pounds. This combination marks it as a lighter, compact category, balancing a small crew or passenger capacity with a specific weight criterion that differentiates it from other types with more seats or different weight limits. Knowing this helps with payload planning, weight-and-balance calculations, and understanding which procedures or certifications apply to that category. The other configurations don’t match the established Type III description, so the three-seat, 600-pound configuration is the correct characterization.