14 C.F.R. PART 29--AIRWORTHINESS STANDARDS: TRANSPORT CATEGORY ROTORCRAFT
TITLE 14--Aeronautics and Space
CHAPTER I--FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
SUBCHAPTER C--AIRCRAFT
PART 29--AIRWORTHINESS STANDARDS: TRANSPORT CATEGORY ROTORCRAFT
Subpart A--GENERAL
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Special retroactive requirements.
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Subpart B--FLIGHT
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Center of gravity limits.
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Empty weight and corresponding center of gravity.
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Main rotor speed and pitch limits.
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Performance at minimum operating speed.
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Takeoff decision point (TDP): Category A.
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Takeoff path: Category A.
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Elevated heliport takeoff path: Category A.
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Takeoff distance: Category A.
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Rejected takeoff: Category A.
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Climb: All engines operating.
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Climb: One engine inoperative (OEI).
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Helicopter angle of glide: Category B.
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Landing Decision Point (LDP): Category A.
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Landing distance: Category A.
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Balked landing: Category A.
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Height-velocity envelope.
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Controllability and maneuverability.
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Static longitudinal stability.
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Demonstration of static longitudinal stability.
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Static directional stability.
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Dynamic stability: Category A rotorcraft.
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Subpart C--STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS
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Strength and deformation.
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Limit maneuvering load factor.
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Resultant limit maneuvering loads.
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Limit pilot forces and torques.
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Ground clearance: tail rotor guard.
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Ground loading conditions and assumptions.
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Tires and shock absorbers.
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Landing gear arrangement.
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Level landing conditions.
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Tail-down landing conditions.
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One-wheel landing conditions.
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Lateral drift landing conditions.
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Ground loading conditions: landing gear with tail wheels.
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Ground loading conditions: landing gear with skids.
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Ground load: unsymmetrical loads on multiple-wheel units.
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Hull type rotorcraft: Water-based and amphibian.
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Float landing conditions.
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Main and tail rotor structure.
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Fuselage and rotor pylon structures.
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Auxiliary lifting surfaces.
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Emergency landing dynamic conditions.
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Structural ditching provisions.
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Fatigue evaluation of structure.
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Subpart D--DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
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Lightning and static electricity protection.
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Material strength properties and design values.
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Pressure venting and drainage of rotor blades.
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Ground resonance prevention means.
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Stability augmentation, automatic, and power-operated systems.
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Autorotation control mechanism.
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Power boost and power-operated control system.
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Reserve energy absorption drop test.
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Hull and auxiliary float strength.
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Motion and effect of cockpit controls.
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Seats, berths, litters, safety belts, and harnesses.
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Cargo and baggage compartments.
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Flight crew emergency exits.
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Passenger emergency exits.
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Emergency exit arrangement.
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Cargo and baggage compartments.
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Combustion heater fire protection.
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Fire protection of structure, controls, and other parts.
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Flammable fluid fire protection.
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Subpart E--POWERPLANT
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Rotor drive system and control mechanism tests.
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Turbine engine operating characteristics.
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Fuel system crash resistance.
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Fuel system independence.
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Fuel system lightning protection.
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Flow between interconnected tanks.
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Fuel system hot weather operation.
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Fuel tank expansion space.
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Fuel tank filler connection.
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Fuel tank vents and carburetor vapor vents.
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Pressure refueling and fueling provisions below fuel level.
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Fuel system lines and fittings.
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Transmission and gearboxes: general.
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Climb cooling test procedures.
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Takeoff cooling test procedures.
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Hovering cooling test procedures.
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Induction system icing protection.
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Carburetor air preheater design.
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Induction systems ducts and air duct systems.
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Induction system screens.
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Inter-coolers and after-coolers.
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Powerplant controls: general.
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Auxiliary power unit controls.
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Carburetor air temperature controls.
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Designated fire zones: regions included.
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Lines, fittings, and components.
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Drainage and ventilation of fire zones.
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Cowling and engine compartment covering.
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Fire extinguishing systems.
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Fire extinguishing agents.
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Extinguishing agent containers.
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Fire extinguishing system materials.
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Subpart F--EQUIPMENT
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Function and installation.
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Flight and navigation instruments.
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Equipment, systems, and installations.
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Arrangement and visibility.
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Warning, caution, and advisory lights.
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Airspeed indicating system.
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Static pressure and pressure altimeter systems.
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Magnetic direction indicator.
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Instruments using a power supply.
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Electrical equipment and installations.
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Circuit protective devices.
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Electrical system fire and smoke protection.
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Position light system installation.
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Position light system dihedral angles.
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Position light distribution and intensities.
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Minimum intensities in the horizontal plane of forward and rear position lights.
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Minimum intensities in any vertical plane of forward and rear position lights.
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Maximum intensities in overlapping beams of forward and rear position lights.
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Anticollision light system.
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Safety belts: passenger warning device.
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Protective breathing equipment.
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Equipment containing high energy rotors.
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Subpart G--OPERATING LIMITATIONS AND INFORMATION
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Airspeed limitations: general.
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Limiting height-speed envelope.
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Weight and center of gravity.
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Auxiliary power unit limitations.
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Maximum operating altitude.
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Instructions for continued Airworthiness.
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Instrument markings: general.
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Magnetic direction indicator.
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Miscellaneous markings and placards.
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