[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: 14CFR29.60]

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                     TITLE 14--AERONAUTICS AND SPACE
 
CHAPTER I--FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
 
PART 29--AIRWORTHINESS STANDARDS: TRANSPORT CATEGORY ROTORCRAFT--Table of Contents
 
                            Subpart B--Flight
 
Sec. 29.60  Elevated heliport takeoff path: Category A.

    (a) The elevated heliport takeoff path extends from the point of 
commencement of the takeoff procedure to a point in the takeoff path at 
which the rotorcraft is 1,000 feet above the takeoff surface and 
compliance with Sec. 29.67(a)(2) is shown. In addition--
    (1) The requirements of Sec. 29.59(a) must be met;
    (2) While attaining VTOSS and a positive rate of climb, 
the rotorcraft may descend below the level of the takeoff surface if, in 
so doing and when clearing the elevated heliport edge, every part of the 
rotorcraft clears all obstacles by at least 15 feet;
    (3) The vertical magnitude of any descent below the takeoff surface 
must be determined; and
    (4) After attaining VTOSS and a positive rate of climb, 
the landing gear may be retracted.
    (b) The scheduled takeoff weight must be such that the climb 
requirements of Sec. 29.67 (a)(1) and (a)(2) will be met.
    (c) Takeoff distance will be determined in accordance with 
Sec. 29.61.

[Doc. No. 24802, 61 FR 21899, May 10, 1996; 61 FR 33963, July 1, 1996]