14 C.F.R. § 27.1509

Current through September 30, 2024
Section 27.1509 - Rotor speed
(a)Maximum power-off (autorotation). The maximum power-off rotor speed must be established so that it does not exceed 95 percent of the lesser of-
(1) The maximum design r.p.m. determined under § 27.309(b) ; and
(2) The maximum r.p.m. shown during the type tests.
(b)Minimum power off. The minimum power-off rotor speed must be established so that it is not less than 105 percent of the greater of-
(1) The minimum shown during the type tests; and
(2) The minimum determined by design substantiation.
(c)Minimum power on. The minimum power-on rotor speed must be established so that it is-
(1) Not less than the greater of-
(i) The minimum shown during the type tests; and
(ii) The minimum determined by design substantiation; and
(2) Not more than a value determined under § 27.33(a)(1) and (b)(1) .

14 C.F.R. §27.1509