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.
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EASA (Europe)/ CS-29 (Certification Specifications for Large Rotorcraft)
CS-29
EASA's equivalent certification specifications for large rotorcraft.
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