Rotorcraft - Normal Category
Following are the rules and guidance on how to certify Normal Category (7000 pounds or less) Rotorcraft including all the technical disciplines - structures, powerplant, mechanical/electrical systems and flight test. More specifically the rules are in Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 27 and guidance is in Advisory Circular 27-1.
- Airworthiness Criteria for Helicopter Instrument Flight
- Applicability & Special Retroactive Requirements
- Criteria for Category A
- Design and Construction
- Flight Characteristics and Performance
- Instructions for Continued Airworthiness
- Operating Limitations and Information
- Powerplant Installation
- Show Compliance for Normal Category Rotorcraft Requirements
- Strength Requirements
- Systems and Equipment