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14 CFR · Part 27

14 CFR § 27.1

Applicability.

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Part 27 Contents
  • Subpart A: General
  • Subpart B: Flight
  • Subpart C: Strength Requirements
  • Subpart D: Design and Construction
  • Subpart E: Powerplant
  • Subpart F: Equipment
  • Subpart G: Operating Limitations and Information
  • Appendix A to Part 27: Instructions for Continued Airworthiness
  • Appendix B to Part 27: Airworthiness Criteria for Helicopter Instrument Flight
  • Appendix C to Part 27: Criteria for Category A
  • Appendix D to Part 27: HIRF Environments and Equipment HIRF Test Levels
(a)

This part prescribes airworthiness standards for the issue of type certificates, and changes to those certificates, for normal category rotorcraft with maximum weights of 7,000 pounds or less and nine or less passenger seats.

(b)

Each person who applies under Part 21 for such a certificate or change must show compliance with the applicable requirements of this part.

(c)

Multiengine rotorcraft may be type certified as Category A provided the requirements referenced in appendix C of this part are met.

Regulations Referenced

14 CFR Part 2114 CFR Part 27, Appendix C

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 27)