14 CFR · Part 29
14 CFR § 29.679
Control system locks.
If there is a device to lock the control system with the rotorcraft on the ground or water, there must be means to—
(a)
Automatically disengage the lock when the pilot operates the controls in a normal manner, or limit the operation of the rotorcraft so as to give unmistakable warning to the pilot before takeoff; and
(b)
Prevent the lock from engaging in flight.
Reflects the eCFR edition current as of September 29, 2026. Retrieved from ecfr.gov on October 16, 2026.
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