§25.657 Hinges

(a) For control surface hinges, including ball, roller, and self-lubricated bearing hinges, the approved rating of the bearing may not be exceeded. For non-standard bearing hinge configurations, the rating must be established on the basis of experience or tests and, in the absence of a rational investigation, a factor of safety of not less than 6·67 must be used with respect to the ultimate bearing strength of the softest material used as a bearing. (b) Hinges must have enough strength and rigidity for loads parallel to the hinge line.