Part 27 [ 2024 ]

Need help interpreting Part 27 for your fleet? Let’s connect.

✔️ Max weight: 7,000 lbs ✔️ 9 passengers or less ✔️ Covers helicopters & small powered-lift aircraft

🔗 Stay tuned for our upcoming deep dive into Part 27 vs. Part 29 (Transport Category Rotorcraft). Part 27

Understanding FAA Part 27 – More Than Just Compliance

Part 27 applies to “Normal Category” rotorcraft with a maximum certified weight of 7,000 pounds and a maximum passenger capacity of 9. Need help interpreting Part 27 for your fleet

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✈️ – The backbone of normal category rotorcraft safety. Part 29 (Transport Category Rotorcraft)

Why does Part 27 matter? ✅ It defines design standards for structural integrity ✅ It sets performance requirements (autorotation, controllability, etc.) ✅ It prioritizes crashworthiness and occupant protection ✅ It establishes continued airworthiness and maintenance guidelines