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.
Primary Sources
Across Jurisdictions
EASA (Europe)/ CS-27 (Certification Specifications for Small Rotorcraft)
CS-27
EASA's equivalent certification specifications for small rotorcraft.