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14 CFR · Part 27

14 CFR § 27.1141

Powerplant controls: general.

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Read in Subpart E
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)

Powerplant controls must be located and arranged under § 27.777 and marked under § 27.1555.

(b)

Each flexible powerplant control must be approved.

(c)

Each control must be able to maintain any set position without—

(1)

Constant attention; or

(2)

Tendency to creep due to control loads or vibration.

(d)

Controls of powerplant valves required for safety must have—

(1)

For manual valves, positive stops or in the case of fuel valves suitable index provisions, in the open and closed position; and

(2)

For power-assisted valves, a means to indicate to the flight crew when the valve—

(i)

Is in the fully open or fully closed position; or

(ii)

Is moving between the fully open and fully closed position.

(e)

For turbine engine powered rotorcraft, no single failure or malfunction, or probable combination thereof, in any powerplant control system may cause the failure of any powerplant function necessary for safety.

Regulations Referenced

14 CFR 27.77714 CFR 27.1555

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)