[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: 14CFR29.85] [Page 660] 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. 29.85 Balked landing: Category A. For Category A rotorcraft, the balked landing path with the critical engine inoperative must be established so that-- (a) The transition from each stage of the maneuver to the next stage can be made smoothly and safely; (b) From the LDP on the approach path selected by the applicant, a safe climbout can be made at speeds allowing compliance with the climb requirements of Sec. 29.67(a)(1) and (2); and (c) The rotorcraft does not descend below 15 feet above the landing surface. For elevated heliport operations, descent may be below the level of the landing surface provided the deck edge clearance of Sec. 29.60 is maintained and the descent (loss of height) below the landing surface is determined. [Doc. No. 24802, 64 FR 45338, Aug. 19, 1999]