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14 CFR · Part 27

14 CFR § 27.853

Compartment interiors.

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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

For each compartment to be used by the crew or passengers—

(a)

The materials must be at least flame-resistant;

(b)

[Reserved]

(c)

If smoking is to be prohibited, there must be a placard so stating, and if smoking is to be allowed—

(1)

There must be an adequate number of self-contained, removable ashtrays; and

(2)

Where the crew compartment is separated from the passenger compartment, there must be at least one illuminated sign (using either letters or symbols) notifying all passengers when smoking is prohibited. Signs which notify when smoking is prohibited must—

(i)

When illuminated, be legible to each passenger seated in the passenger cabin under all probable lighting conditions; and

(ii)

Be so constructed that the crew can turn the illumination on and off.

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)