Text in force at CAR3R-8: from CAR3R-0, effective 15 May 1956. OCR text
(a) It shall be demonstrated by energy absorption tests that the limit load factors selected for design in accordance with 3 3.243 will not be exceeded in landings with the limit descent velocity specified in that section. (6) In addition, a reserve of energy absorption shall be demonstrated by a test in which the descent velocity is at least 1.2 times the limit descent velocity, In this test there shall be no failure of the shock absorbing unit, although yielding of the unit will be permitted. Wing lift equal to the weight of the airplane may be assumed for purposes of this test.