[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 14, Volume 1]
[Revised as of January 1, 2003]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 14CFR27.51]

[Page 539]
 
                     TITLE 14--AERONAUTICS AND SPACE
 
CHAPTER I--FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
 
PART 27--AIRWORTHINESS STANDARDS: NORMAL CATEGORY ROTORCRAFT--Table of Contents
 
                            Subpart B--Flight
 
Sec. 27.51  Takeoff.

    (a) The takeoff, with takeoff power and r.p.m., and with the extreme 
forward center of gravity--
    (1) May not require exceptional piloting skill or exceptionally 
favorable conditions; and
    (2) Must be made in such a manner that a landing can be made safely 
at any point along the flight path if an engine fails.
    (b) Paragraph (a) of this section must be met throughout the ranges 
of--
    (1) Altitude, from standard sea level conditions to the maximum 
altitude capability of the rotorcraft, or 7,000 feet, whichever is less; 
and
    (2) Weight, from the maximum weight (at sea level) to each lesser 
weight selected by the applicant for each altitude covered by paragraph 
(b)(1) of this section.