[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 14, Volume 1]

[Revised as of January 1, 2006]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 14CFR23.53]



[Page 186]

 

                     TITLE 14--AERONAUTICS AND SPACE

 

CHAPTER I--FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

 

PART 23_AIRWORTHINESS STANDARDS: NORMAL, UTILITY, ACROBATIC, AND 

COMMUTER CATEGORY AIRPLANES--Table of Contents

 

                            Subpart B_Flight

 

Sec. 23.53  Takeoff performance.



    (a) For normal, utility, and acrobatic category airplanes, the 

takeoff distance must be determined in accordance with paragraph (b) of 

this section, using speeds determined in accordance with Sec. 23.51 (a) 

and (b).

    (b) For normal, utility, and acrobatic category airplanes, the 

distance required to takeoff and climb to a height of 50 feet above the 

takeoff surface must be determined for each weight, altitude, and 

temperature within the operational limits established for takeoff with--

    (1) Takeoff power on each engine;

    (2) Wing flaps in the takeoff position(s); and

    (3) Landing gear extended.

    (c) For commuter category airplanes, takeoff performance, as 

required by Sec. Sec. 23.55 through 23.59, must be determined with the 

operating engine(s) within approved operating limitations.



[Doc. No. 27807, 61 FR 5185, Feb. 9, 1996]