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14 CFR · Part 35

14 CFR § 35.37

Fatigue limits and evaluation.

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This section does not apply to fixed-pitch wood propellers of conventional design.

(a)

Fatigue limits must be established by tests, or analysis based on tests, for propeller:

(1)

Hubs.

(2)

Blades.

(3)

Blade retention components.

(4)

Components which are affected by fatigue loads and which are shown under § 35.15 to have a fatigue failure mode leading to hazardous propeller effects.

(b)

The fatigue limits must take into account:

(1)

All known and reasonably foreseeable vibration and cyclic load patterns that are expected in service; and

(2)

Expected service deterioration, variations in material properties, manufacturing variations, and environmental effects.

(c)

A fatigue evaluation of the propeller must be conducted to show that hazardous propeller effects due to fatigue will be avoided throughout the intended operational life of the propeller on either:

(1)

The intended airplane by complying with § 23.2400(c) or § 25.907 of this chapter, as applicable; or

(2)

A typical airplane.

Regulations Referenced

14 CFR 35.1514 CFR 23.240014 CFR 25.907

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 35)