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Classification Phraseology as of:
9/1/2023
 
Classification Code:
7410
 
Phraseology:

AIRCRAFT OPERATION — agricultural — dusting, spraying or seeding — not members of the flying crew

Footnote:

This classification applies to the ground operations of employers engaged in the aerial application of materials, including but not limited to pesticides, insecticides, fungicides, fertilizers, herbicides and seeds onto farmlands. This classification also includes the ground operations of employers engaged in the aerial application of insecticides for mosquito control purposes. Ground operations include but are not limited to mixing and loading materials onto the aircraft, directing pilots during application of materials and aircraft fueling, service and repair.

This classification also applies to the operating crew of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (aerial drones) with an aircraft system and payload total combined weight of 55 pounds or heavier used for agricultural operations, including but not limited to dusting, spraying and seeding, in accordance with the General Exclusions rule. See Section III, Rule 6, General Exclusions.

The operating crew of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (aerial drones) with a total combined weight of 55 pounds or heavier used for other than agricultural operations shall be separately classified as 7428(1), Aircraft Operation — other than agricultural or scheduled air carriers — not members of the flying crew, in accordance with the General Exclusions rule. See Section III, Rule 6, General Exclusions.

The operating crew of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (aerial drones) with a total combined weight of less than 55 pounds shall be classified in accordance with Section III, Rule 5, General Inclusions.

The shop repair of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (aerial drones) with a total combined weight of 55 pounds or heavier by the manufacturer shall be classified as 3830(2), Unmanned Aircraft System Mfg.

The repair of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (aerial drones) with a total combined weight of 55 pounds or heavier on a fee basis, or repair work performed by the manufacturer away from shop shall be classified as 7428(3), Aircraft Remanufacture, Conversion, Modification and Repair Companies.

Unmanned Aircraft Systems (aerial drones) operating crew members working remotely from a home or office location with no exposure outside of the clerical office shall be classified as 8810, Clerical Office Employees, or 8871, Clerical Telecommuter Employees, subject to the Standard Exceptions rule. See Section III, Rule 4, Standard Exceptions.

Also refer to companion Classification 7409, Aircraft Operation — agricultural — dusting, spraying or seeding — members of flying crew.

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Effective DatePure Premium RateNote
9/1/2023$5.46New/Renewal
9/1/2022$4.50New/Renewal
9/1/2021$4.34New/Renewal
Prior Phraseology and Footnote:
Shown below is the previously published phraseology and footnoteEffective Date

Phraseology:
AIRCRAFT OPERATION — agricultural — dusting, spraying or seeding — not members of the flying crew

Footnote:

This classification applies to the ground operations of employers engaged in the aerial application of materials, including but not limited to pesticides, insecticides, fungicides, fertilizers, herbicides and seeds onto farmlands. This classification also includes the ground operations of employers engaged in the aerial application of insecticides for mosquito control purposes. Ground operations include but are not limited to mixing and loading materials onto the aircraft, directing pilots during application of materials and aircraft fueling, service and repair.

This classification also applies to the operating crew of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (aerial drones) with an aircraft system and payload total combined weight of 55 pounds or heavier used for agricultural operations, including but not limited to dusting, spraying and seeding, in accordance with the General Exclusions rule. See Section III, Rule 6, General Exclusions.

The operating crew of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (aerial drones) with a total combined weight of 55 pounds or heavier used for other than agricultural operations shall be separately classified as 7428(1), Aircraft Operation — other than agricultural or scheduled air carriers — not members of the flying crew, in accordance with the General Exclusions rule. See Section III, Rule 6, General Exclusions.

The operating crew of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (aerial drones) with a total combined weight of less than 55 pounds shall be classified in accordance with Section III, Rule 5, General Inclusions.

The shop repair of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (aerial drones) with a total combined weight of 55 pounds or heavier by the manufacturer shall be classified as 3830(2), Unmanned Aircraft System Mfg.

The repair of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (aerial drones) with a total combined weight of 55 pounds or heavier on a fee basis, or repair work performed by the manufacturer away from shop shall be classified as 7428(3), Aircraft Remanufacture, Conversion, Modification and Repair Companies.

Unmanned Aircraft Systems (aerial drones) operating crew members working remotely from an office location with no exposure outside of the clerical office shall be classified as 8810, Clerical Office Employees, subject to the Standard Exceptions rule. See Section III, Rule 4, Standard Exceptions.

Also refer to companion Classification 7409, Aircraft Operation — agricultural — dusting, spraying or seeding — members of flying crew.

9/1/2021
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