14 CFR · Part 23
14 CFR § 23.2230
Limit and ultimate loads.
The applicant must determine—
(a)
The limit loads, which are equal to the structural design loads unless otherwise specified elsewhere in this part; and
(b)
The ultimate loads, which are equal to the limit loads multiplied by a 1.5 factor of safety unless otherwise specified elsewhere in this part.
Reflects the eCFR edition current as of September 29, 2026. Retrieved from ecfr.gov on October 16, 2026.
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