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14 CFR · Part 29

14 CFR § 29.619

Special factors.

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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 special factors prescribed in §§ 29.621 through 29.625 apply to each part of the structure whose strength is—

(1)

Uncertain;

(2)

Likely to deteriorate in service before normal replacement; or

(3)

Subject to appreciable variability due to—

(i)

Uncertainties in manufacturing processes; or

(ii)

Uncertainties in inspection methods.

(b)

For each part of the rotorcraft to which §§ 29.621 through 29.625 apply, the factor of safety prescribed in § 29.303 must be multiplied by a special factor equal to—

(1)

The applicable special factors prescribed in §§ 29.621 through 29.625; or

(2)

Any other factor great enough to ensure that the probability of the part being understrength because of the uncertainties specified in paragraph (a) of this section is extremely remote.

Regulations Referenced

14 CFR 29.62114 CFR 29.62514 CFR 29.303

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)