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14 CFR · Part 25

14 CFR § 25.101

General.

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Part 25 Contents
  • Special Federal Aviation Regulation No. 13
  • Special Federal Aviation Regulation No. 109
  • Subpart A: General
  • Subpart B: Flight
  • Subpart C: Structure
  • Subpart D: Design and Construction
  • Subpart E: Powerplant
  • Subpart F: Equipment
  • Subpart G: Operating Limitations and Information
  • Subpart H: Electrical Wiring Interconnection Systems (EWIS)
  • Subpart I: Special Federal Aviation Regulations
  • Appendix A to Part 25
  • Appendix B to Part 25
  • Appendix C to Part 25
  • Appendix D to Part 25
  • Appendix E to Part 25
  • Appendix F to Part 25
  • Appendix H to Part 25: Instructions for Continued Airworthiness
  • Appendix I to Part 25: Installation of an Automatic Takeoff Thrust Control System (ATTCS)
  • Appendix J to Part 25: Emergency Evacuation
  • Appendix K to Part 25: Extended Operations (ETOPS)
  • Appendix L to Part 25: HIRF Environments and Equipment HIRF Test Levels
  • Appendix M to Part 25: Fuel Tank System Flammability Reduction Means
  • Appendix N to Part 25: Fuel Tank Flammability Exposure and Reliability Analysis
  • Appendix O to Part 25: Supercooled Large Drop Icing Conditions
(a)

Unless otherwise prescribed, airplanes must meet the applicable performance requirements of this subpart for ambient atmospheric conditions and still air.

(b)

The performance, as affected by engine power or thrust, must be based on the following relative humidities;

(1)

For turbine engine powered airplanes, a relative humidity of—

(i)

80 percent, at and below standard temperatures; and

(ii)

34 percent, at and above standard temperatures plus 50 °F.

Between these two temperatures, the relative humidity must vary linearly.

(2)

For reciprocating engine powered airplanes, a relative humidity of 80 percent in a standard atmosphere. Engine power corrections for vapor pressure must be made in accordance with the following table:

Altitude H (ft.)Vapor pressure e (In. Hg.)Specific humidity w (Lb. moisture per lb. dry air)Density ratio ρ / σ = 0.0023769
00.4030.008490.99508
1,000.354.00773.96672
2,000.311.00703.93895
3,000.272.00638.91178
4,000.238.00578.88514
5,000.207.00523.85910
6,000.1805.00472.83361
7,000.1566.00425.80870
8,000.1356.00382.78434
9,000.1172.00343.76053
10,000.1010.00307.73722
15,000.0463.001710.62868
20,000.01978.000896.53263
25,000.00778.000436.44806
(c)

The performance must correspond to the propulsive thrust available under the particular ambient atmospheric conditions, the particular flight condition, and the relative humidity specified in paragraph (b) of this section. The available propulsive thrust must correspond to engine power or thrust, not exceeding the approved power or thrust less—

(1)

Installation losses; and

(2)

The power or equivalent thrust absorbed by the accessories and services appropriate to the particular ambient atmospheric conditions and the particular flight condition.

(d)

Unless otherwise prescribed, the applicant must select the takeoff, en route, approach, and landing configurations for the airplane.

(e)

The airplane configurations may vary with weight, altitude, and temperature, to the extent they are compatible with the operating procedures required by paragraph (f) of this section.

(f)

Unless otherwise prescribed, in determining the accelerate-stop distances, takeoff flight paths, takeoff distances, and landing distances, changes in the airplane's configuration, speed, power, and thrust, must be made in accordance with procedures established by the applicant for operation in service.

(g)

Procedures for the execution of balked landings and missed approaches associated with the conditions prescribed in §§ 25.119 and 25.121(d) must be established.

(h)

The procedures established under paragraphs (f) and (g) of this section must—

(1)

Be able to be consistently executed in service by crews of average skill;

(2)

Use methods or devices that are safe and reliable; and

(3)

Include allowance for any time delays, in the execution of the procedures, that may reasonably be expected in service.

(i)

The accelerate-stop and landing distances prescribed in §§ 25.109 and 25.125, respectively, must be determined with all the airplane wheel brake assemblies at the fully worn limit of their allowable wear range.

Regulations Referenced

14 CFR 25.11914 CFR 25.12114 CFR 25.10914 CFR 25.125

Reflects the eCFR edition current as of September 29, 2026. Retrieved from ecfr.gov on October 16, 2026.

Primary Source

  • Official Source (14 CFR · Part 25)