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14 CFR Part 27, Airworthiness Standards: Normal Category Rotorcraft

Section 01: Organizations & Authorities

Definition

The FAA airworthiness standard for normal category rotorcraft, covering helicopters with a maximum weight of 7,000 pounds or fewer and nine or fewer passenger seats. Part 27 prescribes the minimum design, construction, performance, and safety standards for type certification of these rotorcraft.

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Primary Sources

Across Jurisdictions

EASA (Europe)/ CS-27 (Certification Specifications for Small Rotorcraft)

CS-27

EASA's equivalent certification specifications for small rotorcraft.

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