[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: 14CFR27.51]



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                     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.