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14 CFR · Part 27

14 CFR § 27.1583

Operating limitations.

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Read in Subpart G
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)

Airspeed and rotor limitations. Information necessary for the marking of airspeed and rotor limitations on, or near, their respective indicators must be furnished. The significance of each limitation and of the color coding must be explained.

(b)

Powerplant limitations. The following information must be furnished:

(1)

Limitations required by § 27.1521.

(2)

Explanation of the limitations, when appropriate.

(3)

Information necessary for marking the instruments required by §§ 27.1549 through 27.1553.

(c)

Weight and loading distribution. The weight and center of gravity limits required by §§ 27.25 and 27.27, respectively, must be furnished. If the variety of possible loading conditions warrants, instructions must be included to allow ready observance of the limitations.

(d)

Flight crew. When a flight crew of more than one is required, the number and functions of the minimum flight crew determined under § 27.1523 must be furnished.

(e)

Kinds of operation. Each kind of operation for which the rotorcraft and its equipment installations are approved must be listed.

(f)

[Reserved]

(g)

Altitude. The altitude established under § 27.1527 and an explanation of the limiting factors must be furnished.

Regulations Referenced

14 CFR 27.152114 CFR 27.154914 CFR 27.155314 CFR 27.2514 CFR 27.2714 CFR 27.152314 CFR 27.1527

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

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  • Official Source (14 CFR · Part 27)