[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: 14CFR27.309]



[Page 577]

 

                     TITLE 14--AERONAUTICS AND SPACE

 

CHAPTER I--FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

 

PART 27_AIRWORTHINESS STANDARDS: NORMAL CATEGORY ROTORCRAFT--Table 

of Contents

 

                     Subpart C_Strength Requirements

 

Sec. 27.309  Design limitations.



    The following values and limitations must be established to show 

compliance with the structural requirements of this subpart:

    (a) The design maximum weight.

    (b) The main rotor r.p.m. ranges power on and power off.

    (c) The maximum forward speeds for each main rotor r.p.m. within the 

ranges determined under paragraph (b) of this section.

    (d) The maximum rearward and sideward flight speeds.

    (e) The center of gravity limits corresponding to the limitations 

determined under paragraphs (b), (c), and (d) of this section.

    (f) The rotational speed ratios between each powerplant and each 

connected rotating component.

    (g) The positive and negative limit maneuvering load factors.



                              Flight Loads