14 CFR Part 35
29 sections · 1 appendices · 3 subparts · Amended 2026-09-15
AIRWORTHINESS STANDARDS: PROPELLERS
5 Legal Interpretations 9 Special Conditions View on eCFR ↗
Authority49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g), 40113, 44701-44702, 44704.
SourceDocket No. 2095, 29 FR 7458, June 10, 1964, unless otherwise noted.
Subpart A— General 6 sections
Subpart B— Design and Construction 10 sections
Subpart C— Tests and Inspections 13 sections
- § 35.31 [Reserved]
- § 35.33 General.
- § 35.34 Inspections, adjustments and repairs.
- § 35.35 Centrifugal load tests.
- § 35.36 Bird impact.
- § 35.37 Fatigue limits and evaluation.
- § 35.38 Lightning strike.
- § 35.39 Endurance test.
- § 35.40 Functional test.
- § 35.41 Overspeed and overtorque.
- § 35.42 Components of the propeller control system.
- § 35.43 Propeller hydraulic components.
- § 35.45-35.47 -35.47 [Reserved]
Appendices & SFARs
Related Advisory Circulars 106 current · 111 cancelled
- AC 20-135APowerplant Installation and Propulsion System Component Fire Protection Test Methods, Standards, and CriteriaCurrent2025-09-29↗
- AC 20-167BAirworthiness Approval of Enhanced Vision System, Enhanced Flight Vision System, and Combined Vision System EquipmentCurrent2025-09-08↗
- AC 20-197Turbine Engine and Airframe Sensor Icing ComplianceCurrent2025-06-18↗
- AC 20-146AMethodology for Dynamic Seat Certification by Analysis for Use in Parts 23, 25, 27, and 29 Airplanes and RotorcraftCurrent2024-11-29↗
- AC 20-154AGuide for Developing a Receiving Inspection System for Aircraft Parts and MaterialsCurrent2024-07-03↗
- AC 20-158BThe Certification of Aircraft Electrical and Electronic Systems for Operation in the High-Intensity Radiated Fields (HIRF) EnvironmentCurrent2024-05-20↗
- AC 20-186AAirworthiness and Operational Approval of Cockpit Voice Recorder SystemsCurrent2024-05-06↗
- AC 20-29CApproval and Use of Fuel System Icing Inhibitors (FSII)Current2024-03-27↗
- AC 20-193Use of Multi-Core ProcessorsCurrent2024-01-08↗
- AC 20-105CReciprocating Engine Power-Loss Accident Prevention and Trend MonitoringCurrent2023-12-18↗
- AC 20-109BService Difficulty Reporting System (Air Operator/Air Agency/General Aviation/Unmanned Aircraft Systems)Current2023-11-01↗
- AC 20-152ADevelopment Assurance for Airborne Electronic HardwareCurrent2022-10-07↗
- AC 20-189Management of Open Problem Reports (OPRs)Current2022-09-16↗
- AC 20-185AAirworthiness Approval of Synthetic Vision Systems, Synthetic Vision Guidance Systems and Aircraft State Awareness Synthetic Vision SystemsCurrent2021-01-27↗
- AC 20-144AFAA Approval of Electrical Firing Cartridge Components in an Aircraft Fire Extinguishing or Suppression SystemCurrent2018-10-11↗
- AC 20-162BAirworthiness Approval of Installed Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Tags and SensorsCurrent2018-10-11↗
- AC 35-1ACertification of PropellersCurrent2018-10-11↗
- AC 20-53CProtection of Aircraft Fuel Systems Against Vapor Ignition Caused by LightningCurrent2018-09-24↗
- AC 20-62EEligibility, Quality, & Identification of Aeronautical Replacement PartsCurrent2018-09-14↗
- AC 20-190Aircraft Electromagnetic Compatibility CertificationCurrent2018-06-25↗
- AC 20-115DAirborne Software Development Assurance Using EUROCAE ED-12( ) and RTCA DO-178( )Current2017-07-21↗
- AC 20-151CAirworthiness Approval of Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance Systems (TCAS II), Versions 7.0 & 7.1 and Associated Mode S TranspondersCurrent2017-07-21↗
- AC 20-164ADesigning and Demonstrating Aircraft Tolerance to Portable Electronic DevicesCurrent2017-06-09↗
- AC 20-188Compatibility of Changes to Type Design Installed on AircraftCurrent2016-12-09↗
- AC 20-182AAirworthiness Approval for Aircraft Weather Radar SystemsCurrent2016-10-01↗
- AC 20-140CGuidelines for Design Approval of Aircraft Data Link Communication Systems Supporting Air Traffic Services (ATS)Current2016-09-28↗
- AC 20-160AOnboard Recording of Controller Pilot Data Link Communication (CPDLC) In Crash Survivable MemoryCurrent2016-09-28↗
- AC 20-153BAcceptance of Aeronautical Data Processes and Associated DatabasesCurrent2016-04-19↗
- AC 20-77BUse of Manufacturers’ Maintenance ManualsCurrent2016-01-04↗
- AC 20-149BInstallation Guidance for Domestic Flight Information Service- BroadcastCurrent2015-12-21↗
- AC 20-165BAirworthiness Approval of Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast OUT SystemsCurrent2015-12-07↗
- AC 20-184Guidance on Testing and Installation of Rechargeable Lithium Battery and Battery Systems on AircraftCurrent2015-10-15↗
- AC 20-18BQualification Testing of Turbojet and Turbofan Engine Thrust ReversersCurrent2015-07-07↗
- AC 20-172BAirworthiness Approval for ADS-B In Systems and ApplicationsCurrent2015-05-20↗
- AC 20-150BAirworthiness Approval of Satellite Voice (SATVOICE) Equipment Supporting Air Traffic Service (ATS) CommunicationCurrent2014-12-23↗
- AC 20-183Laser Airworthiness Installation GuidanceCurrent2014-12-15↗
- AC 20-166AIssue Paper ProcessCurrent2014-11-06↗
- AC 20-147ATurbojet, Turboprop, Turboshaft, and Turbofan Engine Induction System Icing and Ice IngestionCurrent2014-10-22↗
- AC 20-24DApproval of Propulsion Fuels, Additives, and Lubricating OilsCurrent2014-06-30↗
- AC 20-176AService Bulletins Related to Airworthiness Directives and Indicating FAA Approval on Service DocumentsCurrent2014-06-16↗
- AC 20-181Airworthiness Approval of Attitude Heading Reference System (AHRS) EquipmentCurrent2014-04-07↗
- AC 20-138DAirworthiness Approval of Positioning and Navigation Systems (Including Change 2)Current2014-03-28↗
- AC 20-155AIndustry Documents To Support Aircraft Lightning Protection CertificationCurrent2013-07-16↗
- AC 20-179Certification Data Retention Agreements and Government RecordsCurrent2013-06-10↗
- AC 20-180Approved Model List Supplemental Type Certificate (AML-STC)Current2013-05-14↗
- AC 35.16-1Propeller Critical PartsCurrent2013-01-17↗
- AC 20-178Flammability Testing of Aircraft Cabin Interior Panels After AlterationsCurrent2012-06-04↗
- AC 20-177Design and Installation Guidance for an Airborne System for Non-Required Telecommunication Service in Non Aeronautical Frequency BandsCurrent2012-02-28↗
- AC 20-175Controls for Flight Deck SystemsCurrent2011-12-08↗
- AC 35.23-1Guidance Material for 14 CFR § 35.23, Propeller Control SystemCurrent2011-10-21↗
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