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14 CFR · Part 29
AIRWORTHINESS STANDARDS: TRANSPORT CATEGORY ROTORCRAFT
5 Legal Interpretations 62 Special Conditions 49 ELOS findings
Authority
49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g), 40113, 44701-44702, 44704.
Source
Docket No. 5084, 29 FR 16150, Dec. 3, 1964, unless otherwise noted.
Subpart A — General
2 sections
Subpart B — Flight
41 sections
- § 29.21 § 29.21 Proof of compliance. ↗
- § 29.25 § 29.25 Weight limits. ↗
- § 29.27 § 29.27 Center of gravity limits. ↗
- § 29.29 § 29.29 Empty weight and corresponding center of gravity. ↗
- § 29.31 § 29.31 Removable ballast. ↗
- § 29.33 § 29.33 Main rotor speed and pitch limits. ↗
- § 29.45 § 29.45 General. ↗
- § 29.49 § 29.49 Performance at minimum operating speed. ↗
- § 29.51 § 29.51 Takeoff data: general. ↗
- § 29.53 § 29.53 Takeoff: Category A. ↗
- § 29.55 § 29.55 Takeoff decision point (TDP): Category A. ↗
- § 29.59 § 29.59 Takeoff path: Category A. ↗
- § 29.60 § 29.60 Elevated heliport takeoff path: Category A. ↗
- § 29.61 § 29.61 Takeoff distance: Category A. ↗
- § 29.62 § 29.62 Rejected takeoff: Category A. ↗
- § 29.63 § 29.63 Takeoff: Category B. ↗
- § 29.64 § 29.64 Climb: General. ↗
- § 29.65 § 29.65 Climb: All engines operating. ↗
- § 29.67 § 29.67 Climb: One engine inoperative (OEI). ↗
- § 29.71 § 29.71 Helicopter angle of glide: Category B. ↗
- § 29.75 § 29.75 Landing: General. ↗
- § 29.77 § 29.77 Landing Decision Point (LDP): Category A. ↗
- § 29.79 § 29.79 Landing: Category A. ↗
- § 29.81 § 29.81 Landing distance: Category A. ↗
- § 29.83 § 29.83 Landing: Category B. ↗
- § 29.85 § 29.85 Balked landing: Category A. ↗
- § 29.87 § 29.87 Height-velocity envelope. ↗
- § 29.141 § 29.141 General. ↗
- § 29.143 § 29.143 Controllability and maneuverability. ↗
- § 29.151 § 29.151 Flight controls. ↗
- § 29.161 § 29.161 Trim control. ↗
- § 29.171 § 29.171 Stability: general. ↗
- § 29.173 § 29.173 Static longitudinal stability. ↗
- § 29.175 § 29.175 Demonstration of static longitudinal stability. ↗
- § 29.177 § 29.177 Static directional stability. ↗
- § 29.181 § 29.181 Dynamic stability: Category A rotorcraft. ↗
- § 29.231 § 29.231 General. ↗
- § 29.235 § 29.235 Taxiing condition. ↗
- § 29.239 § 29.239 Spray characteristics. ↗
- § 29.241 § 29.241 Ground resonance. ↗
- § 29.251 § 29.251 Vibration. ↗
Subpart C — Strength Requirements
40 sections
- § 29.301 § 29.301 Loads. ↗
- § 29.303 § 29.303 Factor of safety. ↗
- § 29.305 § 29.305 Strength and deformation. ↗
- § 29.307 § 29.307 Proof of structure. ↗
- § 29.309 § 29.309 Design limitations. ↗
- § 29.321 § 29.321 General. ↗
- § 29.337 § 29.337 Limit maneuvering load factor. ↗
- § 29.339 § 29.339 Resultant limit maneuvering loads. ↗
- § 29.341 § 29.341 Gust loads. ↗
- § 29.351 § 29.351 Yawing conditions. ↗
- § 29.361 § 29.361 Engine torque. ↗
- § 29.391 § 29.391 General. ↗
- § 29.395 § 29.395 Control system. ↗
- § 29.397 § 29.397 Limit pilot forces and torques. ↗
- § 29.399 § 29.399 Dual control system. ↗
- § 29.411 § 29.411 Ground clearance: tail rotor guard. ↗
- § 29.427 § 29.427 Unsymmetrical loads. ↗
- § 29.471 § 29.471 General. ↗
- § 29.473 § 29.473 Ground loading conditions and assumptions. ↗
- § 29.475 § 29.475 Tires and shock absorbers. ↗
- § 29.477 § 29.477 Landing gear arrangement. ↗
- § 29.479 § 29.479 Level landing conditions. ↗
- § 29.481 § 29.481 Tail-down landing conditions. ↗
- § 29.483 § 29.483 One-wheel landing conditions. ↗
- § 29.485 § 29.485 Lateral drift landing conditions. ↗
- § 29.493 § 29.493 Braked roll conditions. ↗
- § 29.497 § 29.497 Ground loading conditions: landing gear with tail wheels. ↗
- § 29.501 § 29.501 Ground loading conditions: landing gear with skids. ↗
- § 29.505 § 29.505 Ski landing conditions. ↗
- § 29.511 § 29.511 Ground load: unsymmetrical loads on multiple-wheel units. ↗
- § 29.519 § 29.519 Hull type rotorcraft: Water-based and amphibian. ↗
- § 29.521 § 29.521 Float landing conditions. ↗
- § 29.547 § 29.547 Main and tail rotor structure. ↗
- § 29.549 § 29.549 Fuselage and rotor pylon structures. ↗
- § 29.551 § 29.551 Auxiliary lifting surfaces. ↗
- § 29.561 § 29.561 General. ↗
- § 29.562 § 29.562 Emergency landing dynamic conditions. ↗
- § 29.563 § 29.563 Structural ditching provisions. ↗
- § 29.571 § 29.571 Fatigue Tolerance Evaluation of Metallic Structure. ↗
- § 29.573 § 29.573 Damage Tolerance and Fatigue Evaluation of Composite Rotorcraft Structures. ↗
Subpart D — Design and Construction
71 sections
- § 29.601 § 29.601 Design. ↗
- § 29.602 § 29.602 Critical parts. ↗
- § 29.603 § 29.603 Materials. ↗
- § 29.605 § 29.605 Fabrication methods. ↗
- § 29.607 § 29.607 Fasteners. ↗
- § 29.609 § 29.609 Protection of structure. ↗
- § 29.610 § 29.610 Lightning and static electricity protection. ↗
- § 29.611 § 29.611 Inspection provisions. ↗
- § 29.613 § 29.613 Material strength properties and design values. ↗
- § 29.619 § 29.619 Special factors. ↗
- § 29.621 § 29.621 Casting factors. ↗
- § 29.623 § 29.623 Bearing factors. ↗
- § 29.625 § 29.625 Fitting factors. ↗
- § 29.629 § 29.629 Flutter and divergence. ↗
- § 29.631 § 29.631 Bird strike. ↗
- § 29.653 § 29.653 Pressure venting and drainage of rotor blades. ↗
- § 29.659 § 29.659 Mass balance. ↗
- § 29.661 § 29.661 Rotor blade clearance. ↗
- § 29.663 § 29.663 Ground resonance prevention means. ↗
- § 29.671 § 29.671 General. ↗
- § 29.672 § 29.672 Stability augmentation, automatic, and power-operated systems. ↗
- § 29.673 § 29.673 Primary flight controls. ↗
- § 29.674 § 29.674 Interconnected controls. ↗
- § 29.675 § 29.675 Stops. ↗
- § 29.679 § 29.679 Control system locks. ↗
- § 29.681 § 29.681 Limit load static tests. ↗
- § 29.683 § 29.683 Operation tests. ↗
- § 29.685 § 29.685 Control system details. ↗
- § 29.687 § 29.687 Spring devices. ↗
- § 29.691 § 29.691 Autorotation control mechanism. ↗
- § 29.695 § 29.695 Power boost and power-operated control system. ↗
- § 29.723 § 29.723 Shock absorption tests. ↗
- § 29.725 § 29.725 Limit drop test. ↗
- § 29.727 § 29.727 Reserve energy absorption drop test. ↗
- § 29.729 § 29.729 Retracting mechanism. ↗
- § 29.731 § 29.731 Wheels. ↗
- § 29.733 § 29.733 Tires. ↗
- § 29.735 § 29.735 Brakes. ↗
- § 29.737 § 29.737 Skis. ↗
- § 29.751 § 29.751 Main float buoyancy. ↗
- § 29.753 § 29.753 Main float design. ↗
- § 29.755 § 29.755 Hull buoyancy. ↗
- § 29.757 § 29.757 Hull and auxiliary float strength. ↗
- § 29.771 § 29.771 Pilot compartment. ↗
- § 29.773 § 29.773 Pilot compartment view. ↗
- § 29.775 § 29.775 Windshields and windows. ↗
- § 29.777 § 29.777 Cockpit controls. ↗
- § 29.779 § 29.779 Motion and effect of cockpit controls. ↗
- § 29.783 § 29.783 Doors. ↗
- § 29.785 § 29.785 Seats, berths, litters, safety belts, and harnesses. ↗
- § 29.787 § 29.787 Cargo and baggage compartments. ↗
- § 29.801 § 29.801 Ditching. ↗
- § 29.803 § 29.803 Emergency evacuation. ↗
- § 29.805 § 29.805 Flight crew emergency exits. ↗
- § 29.807 § 29.807 Passenger emergency exits. ↗
- § 29.809 § 29.809 Emergency exit arrangement. ↗
- § 29.811 § 29.811 Emergency exit marking. ↗
- § 29.812 § 29.812 Emergency lighting. ↗
- § 29.813 § 29.813 Emergency exit access. ↗
- § 29.815 § 29.815 Main aisle width. ↗
- § 29.831 § 29.831 Ventilation. ↗
- § 29.833 § 29.833 Heaters. ↗
- § 29.851 § 29.851 Fire extinguishers. ↗
- § 29.853 § 29.853 Compartment interiors. ↗
- § 29.855 § 29.855 Cargo and baggage compartments. ↗
- § 29.859 § 29.859 Combustion heater fire protection. ↗
- § 29.861 § 29.861 Fire protection of structure, controls, and other parts. ↗
- § 29.863 § 29.863 Flammable fluid fire protection. ↗
- § 29.865 § 29.865 External loads. ↗
- § 29.871 § 29.871 Leveling marks. ↗
- § 29.873 § 29.873 Ballast provisions. ↗
Subpart E — Powerplant
81 sections
- § 29.901 § 29.901 Installation. ↗
- § 29.903 § 29.903 Engines. ↗
- § 29.907 § 29.907 Engine vibration. ↗
- § 29.908 § 29.908 Cooling fans. ↗
- § 29.917 § 29.917 Design. ↗
- § 29.921 § 29.921 Rotor brake. ↗
- § 29.923 § 29.923 Rotor drive system and control mechanism tests. ↗
- § 29.927 § 29.927 Additional tests. ↗
- § 29.931 § 29.931 Shafting critical speed. ↗
- § 29.935 § 29.935 Shafting joints. ↗
- § 29.939 § 29.939 Turbine engine operating characteristics. ↗
- § 29.951 § 29.951 General. ↗
- § 29.952 § 29.952 Fuel system crash resistance. ↗
- § 29.953 § 29.953 Fuel system independence. ↗
- § 29.954 § 29.954 Fuel system lightning protection. ↗
- § 29.955 § 29.955 Fuel flow. ↗
- § 29.957 § 29.957 Flow between interconnected tanks. ↗
- § 29.959 § 29.959 Unusable fuel supply. ↗
- § 29.961 § 29.961 Fuel system hot weather operation. ↗
- § 29.963 § 29.963 Fuel tanks: general. ↗
- § 29.965 § 29.965 Fuel tank tests. ↗
- § 29.967 § 29.967 Fuel tank installation. ↗
- § 29.969 § 29.969 Fuel tank expansion space. ↗
- § 29.971 § 29.971 Fuel tank sump. ↗
- § 29.973 § 29.973 Fuel tank filler connection. ↗
- § 29.975 § 29.975 Fuel tank vents and carburetor vapor vents. ↗
- § 29.977 § 29.977 Fuel tank outlet. ↗
- § 29.979 § 29.979 Pressure refueling and fueling provisions below fuel level. ↗
- § 29.991 § 29.991 Fuel pumps. ↗
- § 29.993 § 29.993 Fuel system lines and fittings. ↗
- § 29.995 § 29.995 Fuel valves. ↗
- § 29.997 § 29.997 Fuel strainer or filter. ↗
- § 29.999 § 29.999 Fuel system drains. ↗
- § 29.1001 § 29.1001 Fuel jettisoning. ↗
- § 29.1011 § 29.1011 Engines: general. ↗
- § 29.1013 § 29.1013 Oil tanks. ↗
- § 29.1015 § 29.1015 Oil tank tests. ↗
- § 29.1017 § 29.1017 Oil lines and fittings. ↗
- § 29.1019 § 29.1019 Oil strainer or filter. ↗
- § 29.1021 § 29.1021 Oil system drains. ↗
- § 29.1023 § 29.1023 Oil radiators. ↗
- § 29.1025 § 29.1025 Oil valves. ↗
- § 29.1027 § 29.1027 Transmission and gearboxes: general. ↗
- § 29.1041 § 29.1041 General. ↗
- § 29.1043 § 29.1043 Cooling tests. ↗
- § 29.1045 § 29.1045 Climb cooling test procedures. ↗
- § 29.1047 § 29.1047 Takeoff cooling test procedures. ↗
- § 29.1049 § 29.1049 Hovering cooling test procedures. ↗
- § 29.1091 § 29.1091 Air induction. ↗
- § 29.1093 § 29.1093 Induction system icing protection. ↗
- § 29.1101 § 29.1101 Carburetor air preheater design. ↗
- § 29.1103 § 29.1103 Induction systems ducts and air duct systems. ↗
- § 29.1105 § 29.1105 Induction system screens. ↗
- § 29.1107 § 29.1107 Inter-coolers and after-coolers. ↗
- § 29.1109 § 29.1109 Carburetor air cooling. ↗
- § 29.1121 § 29.1121 General. ↗
- § 29.1123 § 29.1123 Exhaust piping. ↗
- § 29.1125 § 29.1125 Exhaust heat exchangers. ↗
- § 29.1141 § 29.1141 Powerplant controls: general. ↗
- § 29.1142 § 29.1142 Auxiliary power unit controls. ↗
- § 29.1143 § 29.1143 Engine controls. ↗
- § 29.1145 § 29.1145 Ignition switches. ↗
- § 29.1147 § 29.1147 Mixture controls. ↗
- § 29.1151 § 29.1151 Rotor brake controls. ↗
- § 29.1157 § 29.1157 Carburetor air temperature controls. ↗
- § 29.1159 § 29.1159 Supercharger controls. ↗
- § 29.1163 § 29.1163 Powerplant accessories. ↗
- § 29.1165 § 29.1165 Engine ignition systems. ↗
- § 29.1181 § 29.1181 Designated fire zones: regions included. ↗
- § 29.1183 § 29.1183 Lines, fittings, and components. ↗
- § 29.1185 § 29.1185 Flammable fluids. ↗
- § 29.1187 § 29.1187 Drainage and ventilation of fire zones. ↗
- § 29.1189 § 29.1189 Shutoff means. ↗
- § 29.1191 § 29.1191 Firewalls. ↗
- § 29.1193 § 29.1193 Cowling and engine compartment covering. ↗
- § 29.1194 § 29.1194 Other surfaces. ↗
- § 29.1195 § 29.1195 Fire extinguishing systems. ↗
- § 29.1197 § 29.1197 Fire extinguishing agents. ↗
- § 29.1199 § 29.1199 Extinguishing agent containers. ↗
- § 29.1201 § 29.1201 Fire extinguishing system materials. ↗
- § 29.1203 § 29.1203 Fire detector systems. ↗
Subpart F — Equipment
44 sections
- § 29.1301 § 29.1301 Function and installation. ↗
- § 29.1303 § 29.1303 Flight and navigation instruments. ↗
- § 29.1305 § 29.1305 Powerplant instruments. ↗
- § 29.1307 § 29.1307 Miscellaneous equipment. ↗
- § 29.1309 § 29.1309 Equipment, systems, and installations. ↗
- § 29.1316 § 29.1316 Electrical and electronic system lightning protection. ↗
- § 29.1317 § 29.1317 High-intensity Radiated Fields (HIRF) Protection. ↗
- § 29.1321 § 29.1321 Arrangement and visibility. ↗
- § 29.1322 § 29.1322 Warning, caution, and advisory lights. ↗
- § 29.1323 § 29.1323 Airspeed indicating system. ↗
- § 29.1325 § 29.1325 Static pressure and pressure altimeter systems. ↗
- § 29.1327 § 29.1327 Magnetic direction indicator. ↗
- § 29.1329 § 29.1329 Automatic pilot and flight guidance system. ↗
- § 29.1331 § 29.1331 Instruments using a power supply. ↗
- § 29.1333 § 29.1333 Instrument systems. ↗
- § 29.1337 § 29.1337 Powerplant instruments. ↗
- § 29.1351 § 29.1351 General. ↗
- § 29.1353 § 29.1353 Energy storage systems. ↗
- § 29.1355 § 29.1355 Distribution system. ↗
- § 29.1357 § 29.1357 Circuit protective devices. ↗
- § 29.1359 § 29.1359 Electrical system fire and smoke protection. ↗
- § 29.1363 § 29.1363 Electrical system tests. ↗
- § 29.1381 § 29.1381 Instrument lights. ↗
- § 29.1383 § 29.1383 Landing lights. ↗
- § 29.1385 § 29.1385 Position light system installation. ↗
- § 29.1387 § 29.1387 Position light system dihedral angles. ↗
- § 29.1389 § 29.1389 Position light distribution and intensities. ↗
- § 29.1391 § 29.1391 Minimum intensities in the horizontal plane of forward and rear position lights. ↗
- § 29.1393 § 29.1393 Minimum intensities in any vertical plane of forward and rear position lights. ↗
- § 29.1395 § 29.1395 Maximum intensities in overlapping beams of forward and rear position lights. ↗
- § 29.1397 § 29.1397 Color specifications. ↗
- § 29.1399 § 29.1399 Riding light. ↗
- § 29.1401 § 29.1401 Anticollision light system. ↗
- § 29.1411 § 29.1411 General. ↗
- § 29.1413 § 29.1413 Safety belts: passenger warning device. ↗
- § 29.1415 § 29.1415 Ditching equipment. ↗
- § 29.1419 § 29.1419 Ice protection. ↗
- § 29.1431 § 29.1431 Electronic equipment. ↗
- § 29.1433 § 29.1433 Vacuum systems. ↗
- § 29.1435 § 29.1435 Hydraulic systems. ↗
- § 29.1439 § 29.1439 Protective breathing equipment. ↗
- § 29.1457 § 29.1457 Cockpit voice recorders. ↗
- § 29.1459 § 29.1459 Flight data recorders. ↗
- § 29.1461 § 29.1461 Equipment containing high energy rotors. ↗
Subpart G — Operating Limitations and Information
29 sections
- § 29.1501 § 29.1501 General. ↗
- § 29.1503 § 29.1503 Airspeed limitations: general. ↗
- § 29.1505 § 29.1505 Never-exceed speed. ↗
- § 29.1509 § 29.1509 Rotor speed. ↗
- § 29.1517 § 29.1517 Limiting height-velocity envelope. ↗
- § 29.1519 § 29.1519 Weight and center of gravity. ↗
- § 29.1521 § 29.1521 Powerplant limitations. ↗
- § 29.1522 § 29.1522 Auxiliary power unit limitations. ↗
- § 29.1523 § 29.1523 Minimum flight crew. ↗
- § 29.1525 § 29.1525 Kinds of operations. ↗
- § 29.1527 § 29.1527 Maximum operating altitude. ↗
- § 29.1529 § 29.1529 Instructions for Continued Airworthiness. ↗
- § 29.1541 § 29.1541 General. ↗
- § 29.1543 § 29.1543 Instrument markings: general. ↗
- § 29.1545 § 29.1545 Airspeed indicator. ↗
- § 29.1547 § 29.1547 Magnetic direction indicator. ↗
- § 29.1549 § 29.1549 Powerplant instruments. ↗
- § 29.1551 § 29.1551 Oil quantity indicator. ↗
- § 29.1553 § 29.1553 Fuel quantity indicator. ↗
- § 29.1555 § 29.1555 Control markings. ↗
- § 29.1557 § 29.1557 Miscellaneous markings and placards. ↗
- § 29.1559 § 29.1559 Limitations placard. ↗
- § 29.1561 § 29.1561 Safety equipment. ↗
- § 29.1565 § 29.1565 Tail rotor. ↗
- § 29.1581 § 29.1581 General. ↗
- § 29.1583 § 29.1583 Operating limitations. ↗
- § 29.1585 § 29.1585 Operating procedures. ↗
- § 29.1587 § 29.1587 Performance information. ↗
- § 29.1589 § 29.1589 Loading information. ↗
Appendices & SFARs
- App Appendix A to Part 29—Instructions for Continued Airworthiness ↗
- App Appendix B to Part 29—Airworthiness Criteria for Helicopter Instrument Flight ↗
- App Appendix C to Part 29—Icing Certification ↗
- App Appendix D to Part 29—Criteria for Demonstration of Emergency Evacuation Procedures Under § 29.803 ↗
- App Appendix E to Part 29—HIRF Environments and Equipment HIRF Test Levels ↗
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- 2024-08-22RuleSpecial Conditions: Bell Textron Inc. (Bell) Model 525 Helicopter; Static Longitudinal Stability ComplianceRead →
- 2024-05-22NPRMSpecial Conditions: Bell Textron Inc. (Bell) Model 525 Helicopter; Static Longitudinal Stability ComplianceRead →
- 2024-05-07RuleSpecial Conditions: Airbus Helicopters Model H160-B Helicopter; Extended Duration of Flight After Loss of Main Gearbox LubricationRead →
- 2023-10-02NPRMInterior Parts and Components Fire Protection for Transport Category Airplanes; Extension of Comment PeriodRead →
- 2023-08-17NPRMInterior Parts and Components Fire Protection for Transport Category AirplanesRead →
- 2023-05-12NPRMSpecial Conditions: Airbus Helicopters Model H160B Helicopter; Extended Duration of Flight After Loss of Main Gearbox LubricationRead →
- 2023-03-07NPRMDraft Policy Statement Regarding Submission of Outline of New and Changed Systems at the Beginning of the Type Certificate Amendment Process for Transport Category Aircraft; CorrectionRead →
- 2023-03-02NPRMDraft Policy Statement Regarding Submission of Outline of New and Changed Systems at the Beginning of the Type Certificate Amendment Process for Transport Category AircraftRead →
- 2023-02-10RuleNormal and Transport Category Rotorcraft CertificationRead →
- 2023-01-18RuleMiscellaneous Amendments; CorrectionRead →
- 2022-12-09RuleMiscellaneous AmendmentsRead →
- 2022-08-30RuleSpecial Conditions: The Boeing Company, Leonardo S.p.a. Model AW139 Helicopter; Use of New Hovering Out of Ground Effect Utility Power on the Model AW139 HelicopterRead →
- 2022-05-03NPRMSpecial Conditions: The Boeing Company, Leonardo S.p.a. Model AW139 Helicopter; Use of New Hovering Out of Ground Effect Utility Power on the Model AW139 HelicopterRead →
- 2022-01-19RuleSpecial Conditions: Bell Textron Inc. Model 525 Helicopter; Fly-By-Wire Flight Control SystemRead →
- 2021-04-19RuleSpecial Conditions: Airbus Helicopters Model H160B Helicopter; Use of 30-Minute All Engines Operating Power RatingRead →
- 2021-01-29NPRMSpecial Conditions: Bell Textron Inc., Model 525 Helicopter; Fly-By-Wire (FBW) Flight Control System (FCS)Read →
- 2020-08-12RuleSpecial Conditions: Leonardo S.p.A. (Leonardo) Model AW189, Search and Rescue (SAR) Automatic Flight Control System (AFCS)Read →
- 2020-06-05RuleSpecial Conditions: Leonardo S.p.A. (Leonardo), Model AW169; Use of 30-Minute All Engines Operating (AEO) Power RatingRead →
- 2019-10-02NPRMInterior Parts and Components Fire Protection for Transport Category AirplanesRead →
- 2019-07-03NPRMInterior Parts and Components Fire Protection for Transport Category AirplanesRead →
- 2018-10-12RuleSpecial Conditions: Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. (BHTI), Model 525 Helicopters; Flight Envelope ProtectionRead →
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