14 CFR Part 29 — Airworthiness Standards: Transport Category Rotorcraft

Section 01: Organizations & Authorities

Definition

The FAA airworthiness standard for transport category rotorcraft, covering helicopters that exceed the Part 27 weight or passenger limits. Part 29 prescribes more stringent design and performance requirements appropriate for larger, multi-engine rotorcraft used in commercial operations, including enhanced crashworthiness, performance in engine-inoperative conditions, and more rigorous systems safety requirements.

Primary Sources

14 CFR Part 29 — Airworthiness Standards: Transport Category RotorcraftFAA

FAA airworthiness standards for transport category rotorcraft.

Across Jurisdictions

EASA (Europe)— CS-29 (Certification Specifications for Large Rotorcraft)

CS-29

EASA's equivalent certification specifications for large rotorcraft.

Related Terms

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR)14 CFR Part 27 — Airworthiness Standards: Normal Category RotorcraftCS-29 — Certification Specifications for Large Rotorcraft

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