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14 CFR · Part 29

14 CFR § 29.1141

Powerplant controls: general.

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Read in Subpart E
Part 29 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 29: Instructions for Continued Airworthiness
  • Appendix B to Part 29: Airworthiness Criteria for Helicopter Instrument Flight
  • Appendix C to Part 29: Icing Certification
  • Appendix D to Part 29: Criteria for Demonstration of Emergency Evacuation Procedures Under § 29.803
  • Appendix E to Part 29: HIRF Environments and Equipment HIRF Test Levels
(a)

Powerplant controls must be located and arranged under § 29.777 and marked under § 29.1555.

(b)

Each control must be located so that it cannot be inadvertently operated by persons entering, leaving, or moving normally in the cockpit.

(c)

Each flexible powerplant control must be approved.

(d)

Each control must be able to maintain any set position without—

(1)

Constant attention; or

(2)

Tendency to creep due to control loads or vibration.

(e)

Each control must be able to withstand operating loads without excessive deflection.

(f)

Controls of powerplant valves required for safety must have—

(1)

For manual valves, positive stops or in the case of fuel valves suitable index provisions, in the open and closed position; and

(2)

For power-assisted valves, a means to indicate to the flight crew when the valve—

(i)

Is in the fully open or fully closed position; or

(ii)

Is moving between the fully open and fully closed position.

Regulations Referenced

14 CFR 29.77714 CFR 29.1555

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 29)