Text in force at CS29-12: from CS29-0, effective 14 Nov 2003.
(a) For each Category A helicopter, the hovering perform ance m ust be det ermined over the ran ges o f weig ht, altitu de an d temperature for which take-off data are scheduled:
(1) With not more than take-off power;
(2) With the landing gear extended; and
(3) At a hei ght consi stent wi th the procedure used in est ablishing t he t ake-off, climbout and rejected take-off paths.
(b) For each Category B helicopter, the hovering perform ance m ust be det ermined over the ran ges o f weig ht, altitu de an d temperature for which certification is requested, with:
(1) Take-off power;
(2) The landing gear extended; and
(3) The helicopter in ground effect at a height consistent wi th norm al t ake-off procedures.
(c) For each helicopter, the out-of ground-effect hovering perform ance m ust be det ermined over th e ran ges o f weight, altitude and temperature for which certification is requested, with take-off power.
(d) For rotorcraft other than helicopters, the steady rate of cl imb at t he m inimum operat ing speed m ust be det ermined over t he ranges of weight, altitu de an d tem perature fo r which certification is requested, with:
(1) Take-off power; and
(2) The landing gear extended.
ED Decision 2003/016/RM · Source