Text in force at 29-59: from 29-40, effective 10 Jun 1996.
[(a) The steady rate of climb must be determined--
(1) With maximum continuous power;
(2) With the landing gear retracted; and
(3) At VY for standard sea level conditions and at speeds selected by the applicant for other conditions.]
(b) For each category B rotorcraft except helicopters, the rate of climb determined under paragraph (a) of this section must provide a steady climb gradient of at least 1:6 under standard sea level conditions.
(c) [[Removed.]]
61 FR 21900 · Source