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CS-29: Certification Specifications for Large Rotorcraft

EASA · 320 provisions · 13 revisions · current CS29-12 (10 Dec 2024)

Revisions (13)
RevisionEffective
CS29-014 Nov 2003
CS29-130 Nov 2007
CS29-217 Nov 2008
CS29-318 Dec 2012
CS29-42 Dec 2016
CS29-526 Jun 2018
CS29-618 Dec 2018
CS29-717 Jul 2019
CS29-82 Jul 2020
CS29-917 Jun 2021
CS29-1018 Dec 2021
CS29-118 Feb 2023
CS29-1210 Dec 2024
Subpart A — General 1 section
SectionTitleVersionsFirst / latest
§29.1Applicability4CS29-0 / CS29-6
Subpart B — Flight 42 sections
SectionTitleVersionsFirst / latest
§29.21Proof of compliance1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.25Weight limits2CS29-0 / CS29-1
§29.27Centre of gravity limits1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.29Empty weight and corresponding centre of gravity1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.31Removable ballast1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.33Main rotor speed and pitch limits1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.45General1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.49Performance at minimum operating speed1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.51Take-off data: General1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.53Take-off: Category A1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.55Take-off Decision Point:1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.59Take-off Path: Category A1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.60Elevated heliport take-off path:1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.61Take-off distance: Category A1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.62Rejected take-off: Category A1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.63Take-off: Category B1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.64Climb: General1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.65Climb: All engines operating1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.67Climb: One Engine Inoperative1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.71Helicopter angle of glide:1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.75Landing: General2CS29-0 / CS29-11
§29.77Landing Decision Point:1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.79Landing: Category A1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.81Landing distance (ground level1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.83Landing: Category B1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.85Balked landing: Category A1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.87Height-velocity envelope1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.141General1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.143Controllability and manoeuvrability4CS29-0 / CS29-11
§29.151Flight controls1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.161Trim control1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.171Stability: general1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.173Static longitudinal stability2CS29-0 / CS29-1
§29.175Demonstration of static longitudinal stability3CS29-0 / CS29-11
§29.177Static directional stability2CS29-0 / CS29-1
§29.181Dynamic stability: Category A rotorcraft1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.231General1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.235Taxying condition1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.239Spray characteristics1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.241Ground resonance1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.251Vibration1CS29-0 / CS29-0
CS-29 B29Airworthiness Criteria For Helicopter Instrument Flight3CS29-0 / CS29-11
Subpart C — Strength Requirements 40 sections
SectionTitleVersionsFirst / latest
§29.301Loads1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.303Factor of safety1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.305Strength and deformation1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.307Proof of structure1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.309Design limitations2CS29-0 / CS29-11
§29.321General1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.337Limit manoeuvring load factor1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.339Resultant limit manoeuvring loads1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.341Gust loads2CS29-0 / CS29-11
§29.351Yawing conditions1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.361Engine torque1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.391General1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.395Control system1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.397Limit pilot forces and torques1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.399Dual control system1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.411Ground clearance: tail rotor guard1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.427Unsymmetrical loads1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.471General1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.473Ground loading conditions and assumptions1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.475Tyres and shock absorbers1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.477Landing gear arrangement1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.479Level landing conditions1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.481Tail-down landing conditions1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.483One-wheel landing conditions2CS29-0 / CS29-11
§29.485Lateral drift landing conditions2CS29-0 / CS29-11
§29.493Braked roll conditions2CS29-0 / CS29-11
§29.497Ground loading conditions: landing gear with tail wheels1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.501Ground loading conditions: landing gear with skids2CS29-0 / CS29-11
§29.505Ski landing conditions1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.511Ground load: unsymmetrical loads on multiple-wheel units1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.519Hull type rotorcraft: Water- based and amphibian1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.521Float landing conditions1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.547Main and tail rotor structure1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.549Fuselage and rotor pylon structures1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.551Auxiliary lifting surfaces1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.561General1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.562Emergency landing dynamic conditions2CS29-0 / CS29-11
§29.563Structural ditching and emergency flotation provisions3CS29-0 / CS29-11
§29.571Fatigue tolerance evaluation of metallic structure2CS29-0 / CS29-3
§29.573Damage tolerance and fatigue evaluation of composite rotorcraft structures1CS29-3 / CS29-3
Subpart D — Design And Construction 73 sections
SectionTitleVersionsFirst / latest
§29.601Design1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.602Critical parts1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.603Materials1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.605Fabrication methods1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.607Fasteners1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.609Protection of structure1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.610Lightning and static electricity protection2CS29-0 / CS29-4
§29.611Inspection provisions1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.613Material strength properties and design values1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.619Special factors1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.621Casting factors2CS29-0 / CS29-11
§29.623Bearing factors1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.625Fitting factors1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.629Flutter and divergence1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.631Bird strike3CS29-0 / CS29-11
§29.653Pressure venting and drainage of rotor blades1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.659Mass balance1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.661Rotor blade clearance1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.663Ground resonance prevention means1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.671General1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.672Stability augmentation, automatic, and power-operated systems1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.673Primary flight controls1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.674Interconnected controls1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.675Stops1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.679Control system locks1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.681Limit load static tests1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.683Operation tests1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.685Control system details1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.687Spring devices1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.691Autorotation control mechanism1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.695Power boost and power- operated control system1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.723Shock absorption tests1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.725Limit drop test3CS29-0 / CS29-11
§29.727Reserve energy absorption drop test1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.729Retracting mechanism1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.731Wheels1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.733Tyres1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.735Brakes1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.737Skis1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.751Main float buoyancy1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.753Main float design1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.755Hull buoyancy1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.757Hull and auxiliary float strength1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.771Pilot compartment1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.773Pilot compartment view1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.775Windshields and windows1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.777Cockpit controls2CS29-0 / CS29-11
§29.779Motion and effect of cockpit controls1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.783Doors2CS29-0 / CS29-5
§29.785Seats, berths, safety belts, and harnesses1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.787Cargo and baggage compart- ments1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.801Ditching4CS29-0 / CS29-12
§29.802Emergency Flotation1CS29-5 / CS29-5
§29.803Emergency evacuation2CS29-0 / CS29-5
§29.805Flight crew emergency exits2CS29-0 / CS29-5
§29.807Passenger emergency exits3CS29-0 / CS29-11
§29.809Emergency exit arrangement2CS29-0 / CS29-5
§29.811Emergency exit marking4CS29-0 / CS29-11
§29.812Emergency lighting3CS29-0 / CS29-11
§29.813Emergency exit access2CS29-0 / CS29-5
§29.815Main aisle width3CS29-0 / CS29-11
§29.831Ventilation1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.833Heaters1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.851Fire extinguishers1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.853Compartment interiors2CS29-0 / CS29-11
§29.855Cargo and baggage compartments2CS29-0 / CS29-11
§29.859Combustion heater fire protection1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.861Fire protection of structure, controls, and other parts1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.863Flammable fluid fire protection1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.865External loads2CS29-0 / CS29-5
§29.871Levelling marks1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.873Ballast provisions1CS29-0 / CS29-0
CS-29 D29Criteria for demonstration of emergency evacuation procedures under CS 29.8032CS29-0 / CS29-11
Subpart E — Powerplant 81 sections
SectionTitleVersionsFirst / latest
§29.901Installation1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.903Engines1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.907Engine vibration1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.908Cooling fans1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.917Design2CS29-0 / CS29-5
§29.921Rotor brake1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.923Rotor drive system and control mechanism tests2CS29-0 / CS29-11
§29.927Additional tests2CS29-0 / CS29-5
§29.931Shafting critical speed1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.935Shafting joints1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.939Turbine engine operating characteristics1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.951General1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.952Fuel system crash resistance1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.953Fuel system independence1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.954Fuel system lightning protection1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.955Fuel flow2CS29-0 / CS29-3
§29.957Flow between inter-connected tanks1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.959Unusable fuel supply1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.961Fuel system hot weather operation1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.963Fuel tanks: general1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.965Fuel tank tests1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.967Fuel tank installation1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.969Fuel tank expansion space1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.971Fuel tank sump1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.973Fuel tank filler connection2CS29-0 / CS29-11
§29.975Fuel tank vents and carburettor vapour vents1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.977Fuel tank outlet1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.979Pressure refuelling and fuelling provisions below fuel level1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.991Fuel pumps1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.993Fuel system lines and fittings1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.995Fuel valves1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.997Fuel strainer or filter1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.999Fuel system drains1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.1001Fuel jettisoning1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.1011Engines: General1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.1013Oil tanks1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.1015Oil tank tests1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.1017Oil lines and fittings1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.1019Oil strainer or filter1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.1021Oil system drains1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.1023Oil radiators1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.1025Oil valves1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.1027Transmissions and gearboxes:1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.1041General1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.1043Cooling tests2CS29-0 / CS29-11
§29.1045Climb cooling test procedures1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.1047Take-off cooling test procedures1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.1049Hovering cooling test procedures2CS29-0 / CS29-11
§29.1091Air induction1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.1093Induction system icing protection2CS29-0 / CS29-11
§29.1101Carburettor air preheater design1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.1103Induction systems ducts and air duct systems1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.1105Induction system screens1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.1107Inter-coolers and after-coolers1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.1109Carburettor air cooling1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.1121General1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.1123Exhaust piping1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.1125Exhaust heat exchangers1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.1141Powerplant controls: general1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.1142Auxiliary power unit controls1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.1143Engine controls1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.1145Ignition switches2CS29-0 / CS29-11
§29.1147Mixture controls1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.1151Rotor brake controls1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.1157Carburettor air temperature controls1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.1159Supercharger controls1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.1163Powerplant accessories1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.1165Engine ignition systems1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.1181Designated fire zones: regions included1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.1183Lines, fittings, and components1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.1185Flammable fluids1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.1187Drainage and ventilation of fire zones1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.1189Shutoff means1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.1191Firewalls1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.1193Cowling and engine compartment covering1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.1194Other surfaces1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.1195Fire extinguishing systems1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.1197Fire extinguishing agents1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.1199Extinguishing agent containers1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.1201Fire extinguishing system materials1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.1203Fire detector systems1CS29-0 / CS29-0
Subpart F — Equipment 52 sections
SectionTitleVersionsFirst / latest
§29.1301Function and installation1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.1302Installed systems and equipment for use by the crew members1CS29-9 / CS29-9
§29.1303Flight and navigation instruments1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.1305Powerplant instruments5CS29-0 / CS29-12
§29.1307Miscellaneous equipment1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.1309Equipment, systems, and installations3CS29-0 / CS29-11
§29.1310Power source capacity and distribution1CS29-11 / CS29-11
§29.1316Electrical and electronic system lightning protection1CS29-4 / CS29-4
§29.1317High-Intensity Radiated Fields1CS29-4 / CS29-4
§29.1319Equipment, systems and network information security protection1CS29-8 / CS29-8
§29.1321Arrangement and visibility1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.1322Warning, caution, and advisory lights1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.1323Airspeed indicating system1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.1325Static pressure and pressure altimeter systems2CS29-0 / CS29-11
§29.1327Magnetic direction indicator1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.1329Automatic pilot system1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.1331Instruments using a power supply1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.1333Instrument systems1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.1335Flight director systems1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.1337Power plant instruments2CS29-0 / CS29-10
§29.1351General1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.1353Electrical equipment and installations1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.1355Distribution system1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.1357Circuit protective devices1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.1359Electrical system fire and smoke protection1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.1363Electrical system tests1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.1381Instrument lights1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.1383Landing lights1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.1385Position light system installation1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.1387Position light system dihedral angles1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.1389Position light distribution and intensities2CS29-0 / CS29-11
§29.1391Minimum intensities in the horizontal plane of forward and rear position lights2CS29-0 / CS29-11
§29.1393Minimum intensities in any vertical plane of forward and rear position lights1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.1395Maximum intensities in overlapping beams of forward and rear position lights1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.1397Colour specifications1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.1399Riding light1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.1401Anti-collision light system2CS29-0 / CS29-11
§29.1411General2CS29-0 / CS29-5
§29.1413Safety belts: passenger warning device1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.1415Ditching equipment3CS29-0 / CS29-11
§29.1431Electronic equipment1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.1433Vacuum systems1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.1435Hydraulic systems1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.1439Protective breathing equipment1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.1457Cockpit voice recorders4CS29-0 / CS29-11
§29.1459Flight data recorders4CS29-0 / CS29-11
§29.1460Data link recorders1CS29-9 / CS29-9
§29.1461Equipment containing high energy rotors1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.1465Vibration health monitoring1CS29-3 / CS29-3
§29.1470Emergency locator transmitter1CS29-5 / CS29-5
CS-29 C29Icing Certification2CS29-0 / CS29-11
CS-29 E29HIRF Environments and Equipment HIRF Test Levels3CS29-4 / CS29-12
Subpart G — Operating Limitations And Information 31 sections
SectionTitleVersionsFirst / latest
§29.1501General3CS29-0 / CS29-11
§29.1503Airspeed limitations: general1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.1505Never-exceed speed2CS29-0 / CS29-11
§29.1509Rotor speed3CS29-0 / CS29-12
§29.1517Limiting height-speed envelope1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.1519Weight and centre of gravity1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.1521Powerplant limitations1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.1522Auxiliary power unit limitations1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.1523Minimum flight crew1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.1525Kinds of operation1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.1527Maximum operating altitude1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.1529Instructions for Continued1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.1541General1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.1543Instrument markings: general1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.1545Airspeed indicator3CS29-0 / CS29-12
§29.1547Magnetic direction indicator1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.1549Powerplant instruments2CS29-0 / CS29-11
§29.1551Oil quantity indicator1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.1553Fuel quantity indicator1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.1555Control markings4CS29-0 / CS29-12
§29.1557Miscellaneous markings and placards1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.1559Limitations placard1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.1561Safety equipment2CS29-0 / CS29-5
§29.1565Tail rotor1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.1581General1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.1583Operating limitations1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.1585Operating procedures2CS29-0 / CS29-5
§29.1587Performance information5CS29-0 / CS29-11
§29.1589Loading information1CS29-0 / CS29-0
§29.1593Exposure to volcanic cloud hazards1CS29-4 / CS29-4
CS-29 A29Instructions For Continued Airworthiness5CS29-0 / CS29-11
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