[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 14, Volume 1]
[Revised as of January 1, 2007]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 14CFR29.309]

[Page 664]
 
                     TITLE 14--AERONAUTICS AND SPACE
 
CHAPTER I--FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
 
PART 29_AIRWORTHINESS STANDARDS: TRANSPORT CATEGORY ROTORCRAFT--Table 
of Contents
 
                     Subpart C_Strength Requirements
 
Sec.  29.309  Design limitations.

    The following values and limitations must be established to show 
compliance with the structural requirements of this subpart:
    (a) The design maximum and design minimum weights.
    (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