[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: 14CFR29.49]



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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. 29.49  Performance at minimum operating speed.



    (a) For each Category A helicopter, the hovering performance must be 

determined over the ranges of weight, altitude, and temperature for 

which takeoff data are scheduled--

    (1) With not more than takeoff power;

    (2) With the landing gear extended; and

    (3) At a height consistent with the procedure used in establishing 

the takeoff, climbout, and rejected takeoff paths.

    (b) For each Category B helicopter, the hovering performance must be 

determined over the ranges of weight, altitude, and temperature for 

which certification is requested, with--

    (1) Takeoff power;

    (2) The landing gear extended; and



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    (3) The helicopter in ground effect at a height consistent with 

normal takeoff procedures.

    (c) For each helicopter, the out-of-ground effect hovering 

performance must be determined over the ranges of weight, altitude, and 

temperature for which certification is requested with takeoff power.

    (d) For rotorcraft other than helicopters, the steady rate of climb 

at the minimum operating speed must be determined over the ranges of 

weight, altitude, and temperature for which certification is requested 

with--

    (1) Takeoff power; and

    (2) The landing gear extended.



[Doc. No. 24802, 61 FR 21898, May 10, 1996; 61 FR 33963, July 1, 1996]