Weight limits.

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 14

(a) (1) Not more than— (i) The highest weight selected by the applicant; (ii) The design maximum weight (the highest weight at which compliance with each applicable structural loading condition of this part is shown); (iii) The highest weight at which compliance with each applicable flight requirement of this part is shown; or (iv) The highest weight in which the provisions of §§ 27.87 or 27.143(c)(1), or combinations thereof, are demonstrated if the weights and operating conditions (altitude and temperature) prescribed by those requirements cannot be met; and (2) Not less than the sum of— (i) The empty weight determined under § 27.29; and (ii) The weight of usable fuel appropriate to the intended operation with full payload; (iii) The weight of full oil capacity; and (iv) For each seat, an occupant weight of 170 pounds or any lower weight for which certification is requested. (b) (1) Not more than the sum of— (i) The empty weight determined under § 27.29; and (ii) The weight of the minimum crew necessary to operate the rotorcraft, assuming for each crewmember a weight no more than 170 pounds, or any lower weight selected by the applicant or included in the loading instructions; and (2) Not less than— (i) The lowest weight selected by the applicant; (ii) The design minimum weight (the lowest weight at which compliance with each applicable structural loading condition of this part is shown); or (iii) The lowest weight at which compliance with each applicable flight requirement

official document · source cfr-2024 · id 14:§ 27.25