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14 CFR · Part 29

14 CFR § 29.485

Lateral drift landing conditions.

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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)

The rotorcraft is assumed to be in the level landing attitude, with—

(1)

Side loads combined with one-half of the maximum ground reactions obtained in the level landing conditions of § 29.479(b)(1); and

(2)

The loads obtained under paragraph (a)(1) of this section applied—

(i)

At the ground contact point; or

(ii)

For full-swiveling gear, at the center of the axle.

(b)

The rotorcraft must be designed to withstand, at ground contact—

(1)

When only the aft wheels contact the ground, side loads of 0.8 times the vertical reaction acting inward on one side and 0.6 times the vertical reaction acting outward on the other side, all combined with the vertical loads specified in paragraph (a) of this section; and

(2)

When the wheels contact the ground simultaneously—

(i)

For the aft wheels, the side loads specified in paragraph (b)(1) of this section; and

(ii)

For the forward wheels, a side load of 0.8 times the vertical reaction combined with the vertical load specified in paragraph (a) of this section.

Regulations Referenced

14 CFR 29.479

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)