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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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