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14 CFR · Part 29

14 CFR § 29.175

Demonstration of static longitudinal stability.

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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)

Climb. Static longitudinal stability must be shown in the climb condition at speeds from Vy − 10 kt to Vy + 10 kt with—

(1)

Critical weight;

(2)

Critical center of gravity;

(3)

Maximum continuous power;

(4)

The landing gear retracted; and

(5)

The rotorcraft trimmed at Vy.

(b)

Cruise. Static longitudinal stability must be shown in the cruise condition at speeds from 0.8 VNE−10 kt to 0.8 VNE + 10 kt or, if VH is less than 0.8 VNE, from VH − 10 kt to VH + 10 kt, with—

(1)

Critical weight;

(2)

Critical center of gravity;

(3)

Power for level flight at 0.8 VNE or VH, whichever is less;

(4)

The landing gear retracted; and

(5)

The rotorcraft trimmed at 0.8 VNE or VH, whichever is less.

(c)

VNE. Static longitudinal stability must be shown at speeds from VNE − 20 kt to VNE with—

(1)

Critical weight;

(2)

Critical center of gravity;

(3)

Power required for level flight at VNE − 10 kt or maximum continuous power, whichever is less;

(4)

The landing gear retracted; and

(5)

The rotorcraft trimmed at VNE − 10 kt.

(d)

Autorotation. Static longitudinal stability must be shown in autorotation at—

(1)

Airspeeds from the minimum rate of descent airspeed − 10 kt to the minimum rate of descent airspeed + 10 kt, with—

(i)

Critical weight;

(ii)

Critical center of gravity;

(iii)

The landing gear extended; and

(iv)

The rotorcraft trimmed at the minimum rate of descent airspeed.

(2)

Airspeeds from the best angle-of-glide airspeed − 10kt to the best angle-of-glide airspeed + 10kt, with—

(i)

Critical weight;

(ii)

Critical center of gravity;

(iii)

The landing gear retracted; and

(iv)

The rotorcraft trimmed at the best angle-of-glide airspeed.

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 29)