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14 CFR · Part 27

14 CFR § 27.1143

Engine controls.

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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)

There must be a separate power control for each engine.

(b)

Power controls must be grouped and arranged to allow—

(1)

Separate control of each engine; and

(2)

Simultaneous control of all engines.

(c)

Each power control must provide a positive and immediately responsive means of controlling its engine.

(d)

If a power control incorporates a fuel shutoff feature, the control must have a means to prevent the inadvertent movement of the control into the shutoff position. The means must—

(1)

Have a positive lock or stop at the idle position; and

(2)

Require a separate and distinct operation to place the control in the shutoff position.

(e)

For rotorcraft to be certificated for a 30-second OEI power rating, a means must be provided to automatically activate and control the 30-second OEI power and prevent any engine from exceeding the installed engine limits associated with the 30-second OEI power rating approved for the rotorcraft.

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)