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TITLE 14—Aeronautics and Space
CHAPTER I—FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SUBCHAPTER C—AIRCRAFT PART 29—AIRWORTHINESS STANDARDS: TRANSPORT CATEGORY ROTORCRAFT
Subpart A—GENERAL
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| Special retroactive requirements. |
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Subpart B—FLIGHT
General
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| Center of gravity limits. |
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| Empty weight and corresponding center of gravity. |
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| Main rotor speed and pitch limits. |
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Performance
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| Performance at minimum operating speed. |
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| Takeoff decision point (TDP): Category A. |
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| Takeoff path: Category A. |
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| Elevated heliport takeoff path: Category A. |
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| Takeoff distance: Category A. |
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| Rejected takeoff: Category A. |
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| Climb: All engines operating. |
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| Climb: One engine inoperative (OEI). |
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| Helicopter angle of glide: Category B. |
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| Landing Decision Point (LDP): Category A. |
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| Landing distance: Category A. |
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| Balked landing: Category A. |
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| Height-velocity envelope. |
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Flight Characteristics
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| Controllability and maneuverability. |
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| Static longitudinal stability. |
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| Demonstration of static longitudinal stability. |
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| Static directional stability. |
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| Dynamic stability: Category A rotorcraft. |
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Ground and Water Handling Characteristics
Miscellaneous Flight Requirements
Subpart C—STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS
General
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| Strength and deformation. |
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Flight Loads
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| Limit maneuvering load factor. |
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| Resultant limit maneuvering loads. |
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Control Surface and System Loads
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| Limit pilot forces and torques. |
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| Ground clearance: tail rotor guard. |
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Ground Loads
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| Ground loading conditions and assumptions. |
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| Tires and shock absorbers. |
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| Landing gear arrangement. |
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| Level landing conditions. |
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| Tail-down landing conditions. |
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| One-wheel landing conditions. |
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| Lateral drift landing conditions. |
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| Ground loading conditions: landing gear with tail wheels. |
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| Ground loading conditions: landing gear with skids. |
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| Ground load: unsymmetrical loads on multiple-wheel units. |
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Water Loads
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| Hull type rotorcraft: Water-based and amphibian. |
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| Float landing conditions. |
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Main Component Requirements
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| Main and tail rotor structure. |
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| Fuselage and rotor pylon structures. |
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| Auxiliary lifting surfaces. |
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Emergency Landing Conditions
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| Emergency landing dynamic conditions. |
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| Structural ditching provisions. |
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Fatigue Evaluation
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| Fatigue Tolerance Evaluation of Metallic Structure. |
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| Damage Tolerance and Fatigue Evaluation of Composite Rotorcraft Structures. |
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Subpart D—DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
General
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| Lightning and static electricity protection. |
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| Material strength properties and design values. |
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Rotors
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| Pressure venting and drainage of rotor blades. |
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| Ground resonance prevention means. |
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Control Systems
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| Stability augmentation, automatic, and power-operated systems. |
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| Autorotation control mechanism. |
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| Power boost and power-operated control system. |
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Landing Gear
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| Reserve energy absorption drop test. |
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Floats and Hulls
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| Hull and auxiliary float strength. |
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Personnel and Cargo Accommodations
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| Motion and effect of cockpit controls. |
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| Seats, berths, litters, safety belts, and harnesses. |
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| Cargo and baggage compartments. |
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| Flight crew emergency exits. |
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| Passenger emergency exits. |
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| Emergency exit arrangement. |
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Fire Protection
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| Cargo and baggage compartments. |
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| Combustion heater fire protection. |
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| Fire protection of structure, controls, and other parts. |
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| Flammable fluid fire protection. |
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External Loads
Miscellaneous
Subpart E—POWERPLANT
General
Rotor Drive System
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| Rotor drive system and control mechanism tests. |
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| Turbine engine operating characteristics. |
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Fuel System
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| Fuel system crash resistance. |
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| Fuel system independence. |
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| Fuel system lightning protection. |
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| Flow between interconnected tanks. |
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| Fuel system hot weather operation. |
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| Fuel tank expansion space. |
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| Fuel tank filler connection. |
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| Fuel tank vents and carburetor vapor vents. |
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| Pressure refueling and fueling provisions below fuel level. |
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Fuel System Components
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| Fuel system lines and fittings. |
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Oil System
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| Transmission and gearboxes: general. |
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Cooling
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| Climb cooling test procedures. |
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| Takeoff cooling test procedures. |
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| Hovering cooling test procedures. |
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Induction System
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| Induction system icing protection. |
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| Carburetor air preheater design. |
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| Induction systems ducts and air duct systems. |
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| Induction system screens. |
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| Inter-coolers and after-coolers. |
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Exhaust System
Powerplant Controls and Accessories
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| Powerplant controls: general. |
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| Auxiliary power unit controls. |
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| Carburetor air temperature controls. |
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Powerplant Fire Protection
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| Designated fire zones: regions included. |
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| Lines, fittings, and components. |
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| Drainage and ventilation of fire zones. |
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| Cowling and engine compartment covering. |
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| Fire extinguishing systems. |
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| Fire extinguishing agents. |
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| Extinguishing agent containers. |
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| Fire extinguishing system materials. |
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Subpart F—EQUIPMENT
General
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| Function and installation. |
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| Flight and navigation instruments. |
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| Equipment, systems, and installations. |
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| Electrical and electronic system lightning protection. |
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| High-intensity Radiated Fields (HIRF) Protection. |
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Instruments: Installation
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| Arrangement and visibility. |
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| Warning, caution, and advisory lights. |
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| Airspeed indicating system. |
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| Static pressure and pressure altimeter systems. |
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| Magnetic direction indicator. |
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| Instruments using a power supply. |
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Electrical Systems and Equipment
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| Electrical equipment and installations. |
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| Circuit protective devices. |
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| Electrical system fire and smoke protection. |
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Lights
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| Position light system installation. |
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| Position light system dihedral angles. |
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| Position light distribution and intensities. |
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| Minimum intensities in the horizontal plane of forward and rear position lights. |
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| Minimum intensities in any vertical plane of forward and rear position lights. |
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| Maximum intensities in overlapping beams of forward and rear position lights. |
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| Anticollision light system. |
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Safety Equipment
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| Safety belts: passenger warning device. |
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Miscellaneous Equipment
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| Protective breathing equipment. |
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| Equipment containing high energy rotors. |
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Subpart G—OPERATING LIMITATIONS AND INFORMATION
Operating Limitations
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| Airspeed limitations: general. |
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| Limiting height-speed envelope. |
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| Weight and center of gravity. |
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| Auxiliary power unit limitations. |
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| Maximum operating altitude. |
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| Instructions for Continued Airworthiness. |
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Markings and Placards
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| Instrument markings: general. |
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| Magnetic direction indicator. |
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| Miscellaneous markings and placards. |
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Rotorcraft Flight Manual
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