14 CFR · Part 27

14 CFR § 27.411

Ground clearance: tail rotor guard.

(a)

It must be impossible for the tail rotor to contact the landing surface during a normal landing.

(b)

If a tail rotor guard is required to show compliance with paragraph (a) of this section—

(1)

Suitable design loads must be established for the guard; and

(2)

The guard and its supporting structure must be designed to withstand those loads.

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

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