14 CFR · Part 27

14 CFR § 27.735

Brakes.

For rotorcraft with wheel-type landing gear, a braking device must be installed that is—

(a)

Controllable by the pilot;

(b)

Usable during power-off landings; and

(c)

Adequate to—

(1)

Counteract any normal unbalanced torque when starting or stopping the rotor; and

(2)

Hold the rotorcraft parked on a 10-degree slope on a dry, smooth pavement.

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

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