§29.727 Reserve energy absorption drop test

The reserve energy absorption drop test must be conducted as follows: (a) The drop height must be 1.5 tim es that specified in CS 29.725(a). (b) Rotor lift, where considered in a m anner similar to that prescribed in CS 29.725(b), m ay not exceed 1.5 tim es the lift allowed under that paragraph. (c) The landing gear m ust withstand this test without collapsing. Collapse of the landing gear occurs when a m ember of the nose, tail, or main gear will not support the rotorcraft in the proper attitude or allows the rotorcraft structure, other than landing gear and external accessories, to impact the landing surface.