Some larger airliners must get ground control permission before starting their engines.

1. Is this based on size? Does a Learjet need permission?

2. Is this just turbines? For example does a DC3 or DC6 need permission?

3. Is this all controlled airports or does the airport supplement or some other document show when it is required?

4. Are there exceptions such as jets parked on remote ramps, not at gates, non-commercial?

This document says the airport has and enforces their right for the engine start. Part of the authorization comes from environmental noise control. But I know from flying small recips that I never needed permission anywhere in the US or Canada - but certain airliners did. [townsvilleairport][1]


  [1]: http://www.townsvilleairport.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/2015-Aircraft-Engine-Ground-Running-Guidelines.pdf