14 CFR Part 33 — Airworthiness Standards: Aircraft Engines
Section 01: Organizations & Authorities
Definition
The FAA airworthiness standard for aircraft engines, covering both reciprocating and turbine engines. Part 33 prescribes requirements for design, construction, testing, and performance including endurance testing, bird ingestion, blade containment, fire protection, and the engine's response to adverse conditions. Engine Type Certificates are issued under Part 33 independently from the airframe's TC.
Primary Sources
14 CFR Part 33 — Airworthiness Standards: Aircraft EnginesFAA
FAA airworthiness standards for aircraft engines.
Across Jurisdictions
EASA (Europe)— CS-E (Certification Specifications for Engines)
CS-E
EASA's equivalent certification specifications for aircraft engines.
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