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14 CFR Ch. I (1–1–24 Edition) 

§ 29.1047 

rotorcraft reaches the maximum alti-
tude for which certification is re-
quested. 

(e) For category B rotorcraft without 

a positive rate of climb, the descent 
must begin at the all-engine-critical 
altitude and end at the higher of— 

(1) The maximum altitude at which 

level flight can be maintained with one 
engine operative; and 

(2) Sea level. 
(f) The climb or descent must be con-

ducted at an airspeed representing a 
normal operational practice for the 
configuration being tested. However, if 
the cooling provisions are sensitive to 
rotorcraft speed, the most critical air-
speed must be used, but need not ex-
ceed the speeds established under 
§ 29.67(a)(2) or § 29.67(b). The climb cool-
ing test may be conducted in conjunc-
tion with the takeoff cooling test of 
§ 29.1047. 

[Doc. No. 5084, 29 FR 16150, Dec. 3, 1964, as 
amended by Amdt. 29–26, 53 FR 34218, Sept. 2, 
1988] 

§ 29.1047

Takeoff cooling test proce-

dures. 

(a) 

Category A. For each category A 

rotorcraft, cooling must be shown dur-
ing takeoff and subsequent climb as 
follows: 

(1) Each temperature must be sta-

bilized while hovering in ground effect 
with— 

(i) The power necessary for hovering; 
(ii) The appropriate cowl flap and 

shutter settings; and 

(iii) The maximum weight. 
(2) After the temperatures have sta-

bilized, a climb must be started at the 
lowest practicable altitude and must be 
conducted with one engine inoperative. 

(3) The operating engines must be at 

the greatest power for which approval 
is sought (or at full throttle when 
above the critical altitude) for the 
same period as this power is used in de-
termining the takeoff climbout path 
under § 29.59. 

(4) At the end of the time interval 

prescribed in paragraph (b)(3) of this 
section, the power must be changed to 
that used in meeting § 29.67(a)(2) and 
the climb must be continued for— 

(i) Thirty minutes, if 30-minute OEI 

power is used; or 

(ii) At least 5 minutes after the oc-

currence of the highest temperature re-
corded, if continuous OEI power or 
maximum continuous power is used. 

(5) The speeds must be those used in 

determining the takeoff flight path 
under § 29.59. 

(b) 

Category B. For each category B 

rotorcraft, cooling must be shown dur-
ing takeoff and subsequent climb as 
follows: 

(1) Each temperature must be sta-

bilized while hovering in ground effect 
with— 

(i) The power necessary for hovering; 
(ii) The appropriate cowl flap and 

shutter settings; and 

(iii) The maximum weight. 
(2) After the temperatures have sta-

bilized, a climb must be started at the 
lowest practicable altitude with take-
off power. 

(3) Takeoff power must be used for 

the same time interval as takeoff 
power is used in determining the take-
off flight path under § 29.63. 

(4) At the end of the time interval 

prescribed in paragraph (a)(3) of this 
section, the power must be reduced to 
maximum continuous power and the 
climb must be continued for at least 
five minutes after the occurance of the 
highest temperature recorded. 

(5) The cooling test must be con-

ducted at an airspeed corresponding to 
normal operating practice for the con-
figuration being tested. However, if the 
cooling provisions are sensitive to 
rotorcraft speed, the most critical air-
speed must be used, but need not ex-
ceed the speed for best rate of climb 
with maximum continuous power. 

[Doc. No. 5084, 29 FR 16150, Dec. 3, 1964, as 
amended by Amdt. 29–1, 30 FR 8778, July 13, 
1965; Amdt. 29–26, 53 FR 34219, Sept. 2, 1988] 

§ 29.1049

Hovering cooling test proce-

dures. 

The hovering cooling provisions must 

be shown— 

(a) At maximum weight or at the 

greatest weight at which the rotorcraft 
can hover (if less), at sea level, with 
the power required to hover but not 
more than maximum continuous 
power, in the ground effect in still air, 
until at least five minutes after the oc-
currence of the highest temperature re-
corded; and 

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