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SUBPART D - DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION (continued)
LANDING GEAR
AC 27.723 Shock Absorption TestsD-47
AC 27.725 Limit Drop TestD-50
AC 27.727 Reserve Energy Absorption Drop TestD-50
AC 27.727A Reserve Energy Absorption Drop TestD-51
AC 27.729 Retracting MechanismD-51
AC 27.731 WheelsD-54
AC 27.733 TiresD-55
AC 27.735 BrakesD-56
AC 27.737 SkisD-58
FLOATS AND HULLS
AC 27.751 Main Float BuoyancyD-59
AC 27.753 Main Float DesignD-60
AC 27.755 HullsD-60
PERSONNEL AND CARGO ACCOMMODATIONS
AC 27.771 Pilot CompartmentD-62
AC 27.773 Pilot Compartment ViewD-63
AC 27.775 Windshields and WindowsD-68
AC 27.775A Windshields and WindowsD-68
AC 27.777 Cockpit ControlsD-68
AC 27.779 Motion and Effect of Cockpit ControlsD-69
AC 27.783 Doors ................................................................................................ D-72.2
AC 27.783A DoorsD-74
AC 27.785 Seats, Berths, Safety Belts, and HarnessesD-74
AC 27.785A Seats, Berths, Safety Belts, and HarnessesD-78
AC 27.785B Seats, Berths, Litters, Safety Belts, and HarnessesD-80
AC 27.787 Cargo and Baggage CompartmentsD-80
AC 27.787A Cargo and Baggage CompartmentsD-82
AC 27.801 DitchingD-82
AC 27.805 Flight Crew Emergency ExitsD-91
AC 27.807 Emergency ExitsD-91
AC 27.807A Emergency ExitsD-93
AC 27.807B Emergency ExitsD-93
AC 27.831 VentilationD-94
AC 27.833 HeatersD-96
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AC 27-1B, Chg 9 AC 27.853 AC 27.853A AC 27.855 AC 27.859 AC 27.861 AC 27.861A AC 27.863 AC 27.865 AC 27.865A AC 27.865B AC 27.871 AC 27.873 AC 27.901 AC 27.901A AC 27.903 AC 27.903A AC 27.903B AC 27.903C AC 27.907 AC 27.917 AC 27.921 AC 27.923 AC 27.923A AC 27.923B AC 27.927 AC 27.927A AC 27.931 Page No.
SUBPART D - DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION (continued)
FIRE PROTECTION
Compartment InteriorsD-98
Compartment InteriorsD-99
Cargo and Baggage CompartmentsD-99
Heating SystemsD-101
Fire Protection of Structure, Controls, and Other PartsD-105
Fire Protection of Structure, Controls, and Other PartsD-106
Flammable Fluid Fire ProtectionD-107
EXTERNAL LOADS
External Load Attaching MeansD-109
External Load Attaching MeansD-110
External Loads (previously MG 12)D-111
MISCELLANEOUS
Leveling MarksD-133
Ballast ProvisionsD-133
SUBPART E - POWERPLANT
GENERAL
InstallationE-1
InstallationE-5
Engines ............................................................................................. E-5.2
EnginesE-7
EnginesE-9
Engines ............................................................................................. E-10.1 Engine Vibration................................................................................ E-1 0.1a ROT
OR DRIVE SYSTEM Design............................................................................................... E-10.2
Rotor BrakeE-11
Rotor Drive System and Control Mechanism TestsE-12
Rotor Drive System and Control Mechanism TestsE-17
Rotor Drive System and Control Mechanism TestsE-18
Additional TestsE-19
Additional TestsE-21
Shafting Critical SpeedsE-21
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SUBPART E – POWERPLANT (continued) ROTOR DRIVE SYSTEM (continued)
AC 27.935 Shafting JointsE-26
AC 27.939 Turbine Engine Operating CharacteristicsE-26
FUEL SYSTEM
AC 27.951 Fuel System - GeneralE-29
AC 27.952 Fuel System Crash ResistanceE-31
AC 27.953 Fuel System IndependenceE-56
AC 27.954 Fuel System Lightning ProtectionE-57
AC 27.955 Fuel FlowE-58
AC 27.955A Fuel FlowE-62
AC 27.959 Unusable Fuel SupplyE-64
AC 27.961 Fuel System Hot Weather OperationE-65
AC 27.961A Fuel System Hot Weather OperationE-67
AC 27.963 Fuel Tanks: GeneralE-67
AC 27.963A Fuel Tanks: GeneralE-68
AC 27.963B Fuel Tanks: GeneralE-68
AC 27.965 Fuel Tank TestsE-69
AC 27.967 Fuel Tank InstallationE-70
AC 27.969 Fuel Tank Expansion SpaceE-72
AC 27.969A Fuel Tank Expansion SpaceE-72
AC 27.971 Fuel Tank SumpE-73
AC 27.971A Fuel Tank SumpE-74
AC 27.973 Fuel Tank Filler ConnectionE-74
AC 27.973A Fuel Tank Filler ConnectionE-75
AC 27.975 Fuel Tank VentsE-76
AC 27.975A Fuel Tank VentsE-77
AC 27.975B Fuel Tank VentsE-77
AC 27.977 Fuel Tank OutletE-78
FUEL SYSTEM COMPONENTS
AC 27.991 Fuel PumpsE-80
AC 27.991A Fuel PumpsE-81
AC 27.993 Fuel System Lines and FittingsE-81
AC 27.995 Fuel ValvesE-82
AC 27.997 Fuel Strainer or FilterE-82
AC 27.997A Fuel Strainer or FilterE-83
AC 27.999 Fuel System DrainsE-84
AC 27.999A Fuel System DrainsE-85
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SUBPART E - POWERPLANT (continued)
OIL SYSTEM
AC 27.1011 Engines - GeneralE-86
AC 27.1013 Oil TanksE-86
AC 27.1015 Oil Tank TestsE-87
AC 27.1017 Oil Lines and FittingsE-88
AC 27.1019 Oil Strainer or FilterE-88
AC 27.1019A Oil Strainer or FilterE-89
AC 27.1021 Oil System DrainsE-90
AC 27.1027 Transmission and Gearboxes: GeneralE-90
COOLING
AC 27.1041 Cooling - GeneralE-92
AC 27.1041A GeneralE-94
AC 27.1043 Cooling TestsE-94
AC 27.1045 Cooling Test ProceduresE-97
AC 27.1045A Cooling Test ProceduresE-98
INDUCTION SYSTEM
AC 27.1091 Air InductionE-99
AC 27.1091A Air InductionE-100
AC 27.1093 Induction System Icing ProtectionE-101
AC 27.1093A Induction System Icing Protection..................................................... E-112.1
EXHAUST SYSTEM
AC 27.1121 GeneralE-113
AC 27.1123 Exhaust PipingE-114
POWERPLANT CONTROLS AND ACCESSORIES
AC 27.1141 Powerplant Controls: GeneralE-117
AC 27.1141A Powerplant Controls: GeneralE-118
AC 27.1143 Engine ControlsE-118
AC 27.1143A Engine ControlsE-119
AC 27.1143B Engine ControlsE-119
AC 27.1145 Ignition SwitchesE-120
AC 27.1147 Mixture ControlsE-120
AC 27.1151 Rotor Brake ControlsE-121
AC 27.1163 Powerplant AccessoriesE-122
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AC 27-1B, Chg 9 AC 27.1183 AC 27.1185 AC 27.1187 AC 27.1189 AC 27.1191 AC 27.1193 AC 27.1193A AC 27.1194 AC 27.1195 AC 27.1301 AC 27.1303 AC 27.1305 AC 27.1305A AC 27.1305B AC 27.1305C AC 27.1307 AC 27.1309 AC 27.1309A AC 27.1309B AC 27.1316 AC 27.1317 AC 27.1321 AC 27.1322 AC 27.1323 AC 27.1325 AC 27.1327 AC 27.1329 AC 27.1329A AC 27.1329B AC 27.1335 AC 27.1335A AC 27.1337 AC 27.1337A SUBPART E - POWERPLANT (continued)
POWERPLANT FIRE PROTECTION
Lines, Fittings, and ComponentsE-124
Flammable FluidsE-125
Ventilation and DrainageE-126
Shutoff MeansE-127
FirewallsE-128
Cowling and Engine Compartment CoveringE-132
Cowling and Engine Compartment CoveringE-133
Other SurfacesE-134
Fire Detector SystemsE-135
SUBPART F - EQUIPMENT
GENERAL
Function and InstallationF-1
Flight and Navigation InstrumentsF-1
Powerplant InstrumentsF-7
Powerplant InstrumentsF-8
Powerplant InstrumentsF-9
Powerplant Instruments .................................................................... F-11.1 Miscellaneous
EquipmentF-12
Equipment, Systems, and InstallationsF-13
Equipment, Systems, and InstallationsF-30
Equipment, Systems, and Installations ............................................ F-30.1
Electrical and Electronic System Lightning ProtectionF-31
High-Intensity Radiated Fields (HIRF) ProtectionF-32
INSTRUMENTS: INSTALLATION
Arrangement and VisibilityF-34
Powerplant Instruments .................................................................... F-54.2 Powerplant Instruments .................................................................... F-54.3 W arning, Caution, and Advisory Lights ............................................. F-34.2
Airspeed Indicating SystemF-39
Static Pressure SystemsF-40
Magnetic Direction IndicatorF-41
Automatic Pilot SystemF-41
Automatic Pilot SystemF-51
Automatic Pilot System and Flight Guidance System. ...................... F-52.1 F
light Director SystemsF-53
Flight Director Systems ..................................................................... F-54.1 P age xii
AC 27.1B, Chg 9 AC 27.1351 AC 27.1353 AC 27.1353A AC 27.1357 AC 27.1361 AC 27.1365 AC 27.1367 AC 27.1381 AC 27.1383 AC 27.1385 AC 27.1387 AC 27.1389 AC 27.1391 AC 27.1393 AC 27.1395 AC 27.1397 AC 27.1399 AC 27.1401 AC 27.1411 AC 27.1413 AC 27.1415 AC 27.1419 AC 27.1435 AC 27.1457 AC 27.1459 AC 27.1461 AC 27.1501 Page No.
SUBPART F – EQUIPMENT (continued)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT
Electrical Systems and Equipment - GeneralF-55
Storage Battery Design and InstallationF-58
Energy Storage Systems ................................................................... F-62.1 Circuit Protectiv e Devices ................................................................. F-62.13
Master SwitchF-64
Electric CablesF-65
SwitchesF-66
LIGHTS
Instrument LightsF-67
Rear Position Lights Rear Position Lights Rear Position Lights
Landing LightsF-67
Position Light System InstallationF-68
Position Light System Dihedral AnglesF-68
Position Light Distribution and IntensitiesF-68
Minimum Intensities in the Horizontal Plane of Forward andF-68
Minimum Intensities in Any Vertical Plane of Forward andF-68
Maximum Intensities In Overlapping Beams of Forward andF-68
Color SpecificationsF-68
Riding LightF-68
Anti-collision Light SystemF-70
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
GeneralF-71
Safety BeltsF-73
Ditching EquipmentF-74
Ice ProtectionF-75
Hydraulic SystemsF-97
Cockpit Voice RecorderF-99
Flight RecordersF-101
Equipment Containing High Energy RotorsF-103
SUBPART G - OPERATING LIMITATIONS AND INFORMATION
GeneralG-1
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AC 27.1B, Chg 9 AC 27.1503 AC 27.1505 AC 27.1509 AC 27.1519 AC 27.1521 AC 27.1521A AC 27.1521B AC 27.1523 AC 27.1525 AC 27.1527 AC 27.1529 AC 27.1529A AC 27.1541 AC 27.1543 AC 27.1543A AC 27.1545 AC 27.1545A AC 27.1547 AC 27.1549 AC 27.1549A AC 27.1549B AC 27.1549C AC 27.1551 AC 27.1553 AC 27.1555 AC 27.1555A AC 27.1557 AC 27.1559 AC 27.1561 AC 27.1565 Page No.
SUBPART G - OPERATING LIMITATIONS AND INFORMATION (continued)
OPERATING LIMITATIONS
Airspeed Limitations: GeneralG-1
Never-Exceed SpeedG-4
Rotor SpeedG-6
Weight and Center of GravityG-8
Powerplant LimitationsG-9
Powerplant LimitationsG-10
Powerplant LimitationsG-10
Minimum FlightcrewG-11
Kinds of OperationsG-15
Maximum Operating AltitudeG-16
Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (Maintenance Manual)G-16
Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (Maintenance Manual)G-20
MARKINGS AND PLACARDS
Marking and Placards - GeneralG-21
Instrument Markings: GeneralG-21
Instrument Markings: General......................................................... G-25.1 Airspeed Indicator ............................................................................. G-25.6 Airspeed Indicator ............................................................................. G-25.7 Magnetic Direction Indicator.............................................................. G-25.9 Powerplant Markings......................................................................... G-25.10 Powerplant Instruments .................................................................... G-25.10 Powerplant Instruments .................................................................... G-25.10
Powerplant InstrumentsG-26
Oil Quantity Indicators....................................................................... G-2 6.1 Fuel Quantity Indicator ...................................................................... G-26.2
Control MarkingsG-27
Control Markings ............................................................................... G-28.1 Miscellaneous Markings and Placards .............................................. G-28.2
Limitations PlacardG-30
Safety EquipmentG-31
Tail RotorG-32
AC 27.1583 AC 27.1585 AC 27.1585A AC 27.1587 AC 27.1587A AC 27.1587B AC 27.1589
ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL AND APPROVED MANUAL MATERIAL
AC 27.1581 Rotorcraft Flight Manual - GeneralG-33
Performance InformationG-48
Loading Information ......................................................................... G-48.1 Operati
ng LimitationsG-40
Operating ProceduresG-42
Operating ProceduresG-45
Performance InformationG-45
Performance InformationG-47
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CHAPTER 3 - MISCELLANEOUS GUIDANCE (MG),
NORMAL CATEGORY ROTORCRAFT AC 27 MG 1 Certification Procedure for Rotorcraft Avionics Equipment............. MG 1-1 System Tests §§ 27.79(b)(2), 27.141(b)(1), and 27.143(d)(1) Including: Interior Arrangements, Equipment, Helicopter Terrain Awareness and Warning System (HTAWS), Radio Altimeter, and Flight Data Monitoring System.
System Air Conditioning Systems Systems (HUMS) Systems (NVIS) Equipment System Installations Assessment (FHA) Installation in Part 27 Rotorcraft AC 27 MG 2 Standardized Test Procedure for Rotorcraft DC Electrical ............. MG 2-1 AC 27 MG 3 Definition of Engine Isolation Features as Applied to .................... MG 3-1 AC 27 MG 4 Full Authority Digital Electronic Controls (FADEC) ......................... MG 4-1 AC 27 MG 5 Agricultural Dispensing Equipment Installation............................... MG 5-1 AC 27 MG 6 Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Systems, Installations, .......... MG 6-1 AC 27 MG 7 Hour Meters or Time-in-Service Recording Devices in Rotorcraft .. MG 7-1 AC 27 MG 8 Substantiation of Composite Rotorcraft Structure .......................... MG 8-1 AC 27 MG 9 Rotorcraft One-Engine-Inoperative (OEI) Power Assurance .......... MG 9-1 AC 27 MG 10 Advisory Material for Substantiation of Emergency Flotation ......... MG 10-1 AC 27 MG 11 Fatigue Evaluation of Rotorcraft Structure...................................... MG 11-1 AC 27 MG 12 External Loads (see AC 27.865B) .................................................. MG 12-1 AC 27 MG 13 Systems Certification Considerations............................................. MG 13-1 AC 27 MG 14 Certification Procedure for Installation of Vapor Cycle .................. MG 14-1 AC 27 MG 15 Airworthiness Approval of Rotorcraft Health Usage Monitoring ..... MG 15-1 AC 27 MG 16 Certification Procedure for Rotorcraft Night Vision Imaging .......... MG 16-1 AC 27 MG 17 Guidance on Analyzing an Advanced Flight Controls (AdFC) ........ MG 17-1 AC 27 MG 18 Helicopter Terrain Awareness and Warning System (HTAWS)...... MG 18-1 AC 27 MG 19 Guidance on Electronic Display Systems (EDS) for Rotorcraft ...... MG 19-1 AC 27 MG 20 Human Factors (HF)....................................................................... MG 20-1 AC 27 MG 21 Guidance on Creating a System Level Functional Hazard ............ MG 21-1 AC 27 MG 22 Rotorcraft One Engine Inoperative (OEI) Training Mode................ MG 22-1 AC 27 MG 23 Automatic Flight Guidance and Control systems (AFGCS ) ........... MG 23-1 Page xv
AC 27-1B, Chg 9
APPENDICES AC 27 Appendix A - Instructions for Continued Airworthiness................................... Apdx A-1 AC 27 Appendix B - Airworthiness Guidance for Rotorcraft Instrument Flight........... Apdx B-1 AC 27 Appendix C - (reserved) (Criteria for Category A) ........................................ Apdx C-1 Page xvi
FIGURES The first digits in the figure number are the same as the related section number.
Figure No. Title Page
AC 27.45-1 H-V RequirementsB-20
Temperature - Sea Level Standard Day 400 RPM Attached at Floor Level Part 572B Anthropomorphic Dummy Seat Bottom Cushion AC 27.562-6 Post Test Condition
AC 27.45-2 IGE Controllability RequirementsB-21
AC 27.45-3 Shaft Horsepower vs. Turbine OutletB-22
AC 27.45-4 Uninstalled Takeoff Power AvailableB-23
AC 27.45-5 Installed Takeoff Power Available, Anti-Ice Off,B-24
AC 27.45-6 Power Assurance Check Chart .................................................... B-24.1
AC 27.71-1 Autorotational Characteristics - TypicalB-31
AC 27.79-1 Height-Velocity DiagramB-43
AC 27.79-2 Altitude/Weight AccountabilityB-44
AC 27.175-1 Static Longitudinal Stability .......................................................... B-60.1 AC 27.175A-1 Static Longitudinal Stability .......................................................... B-60.5
AC 27.251-1 Demonstration PointsB-70
AC 27.337-1 Load Factor Gross Weight CurveC-7
AC 27.351-1 Sample Yaw/Forward Speed DiagramC-12
AC 27.351-2 Safety Factors for Probability of FailureC-13
AC 27.427-1 View Looking ForwardC-26
AC 27.427-2 View Looking ForwardC-27
AC 27.562-1 Seat Restraint System Dynamic TestsC-47
AC 27.562-2 Schematic Floor Deformation Fixture; Seat LegsC-54
AC 27.562-3 Schematic Test Fixture; Side Wall Mounted SeatC-58
AC 27.562-4 Installation of Pelvic-Lumbar Spine Load Cell inC-62
AC 27.562-5 Measurement to be Taken Over Full Width ofC-74
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AC 27.1B, Chg 4 5/1/2014 FIGURES (continued) Figure No. Title Page
AC 27.562-7 Impulse ShapeC-80
Size Relationships for Fail-Safe SubstantiationC113
Actuator Support-Landing Gear Model XYZ Organization..............................................................................
Versus Applicable Cargo Type Data and Definition Summary Hose-End Fitting Combinations Calculations Load Calculations, Frangible Bolts Load Calculations, Frangible Baffle
AC 27.562-8 Change in VelocityC-80
AC 27.571-1 Comparison Percent of Time in Level FlightC-85
AC 27.573-1. Schematic diagram of building block testsC102
AC 27.573-2. Characterization of Impact DamageC-107
AC 27.573-3. Residual Strength vs. TimeC-112
AC 27.573-4. Illustration of Residual Strength and Damage
AC 27.621-1 Example of Casting Load Sheet RetractD-24
AC 27.621-2 Example of Castings to be Static Tested forD-26
AC 27.773-1 Cockpit VisibilityD-67
AC 27.801-1 Sea State Code - World MeteorologicalD-90
AC 27.865B-1 U.S. Operational (Part 133) Rotorcraft-Load CombinationD-116
AC 27.931-1 Cantilevered Shaft, First Critical SpeedE-25
AC 27.931-2 Shaft Between Support Bearings, First Critical SpeedE-25
AC 27.952-1 Static Tension and Shear Loading ModesE-50
AC 27.952-2 Hose Assembly TestsE-51
AC 27.952-3 Minimum Average and Individual Loads for Hose andE-52
AC 27.952-4 Typical Method of Breakaway Fuel Fitting LoadE-53
AC 27.952-5 Typical Methods of Frangible or Deformable AttachmentE-54
AC 27.952-6 Typical Methods of Frangible or Deformable AttachmentE-55
AC 27.955-1 Fuel Flow E-61E-61
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FIGURES (continued) Figure No. Title Page
AC 27.1041-1 Additional Cooling Test PointE-93
AC 27.1191-1 Table of Materials and Gauges Acceptable forE-131
Fireproof Protective Devices with Flat Surface Geometries Failure Condition Effec ts AC 27.1309-1 Relationship between Probability and Severity of .........................F-30.5 AC 27.1309-2 Failure Condition Categories and Probably Definitions ...............F-30.6 Diameter Diamet er Dispensing Equipment Design Valve for Fail-Safe Substantiation for Three Rotorcraft Types AC 27.1309-4 Safety Assessment Process Overview .........
...............................F-30.10 AC 27.1309-5 Depth of Analysis Flowchart ........................................................F-30.11 AC 27.1321-1 Primary Fields of View ................................................................. F - 34 AC 27,1321-2 Secondary Fields of View............................................................. F – 34.1
AC 27.1329-1 Height Loss MethodF-45
AC 27.1329-2 Deviation ProfileF-49
AC 27.1329-3 Deviation ProfileF-50
AC 27.1419-1 Continuous Icing-Temperature vs. Altitude LimitsF-93
AC 27.1419-2 Intermittent Icing-Temperature vs. Altitude LimitsF-94
AC 27.1419-3 Continuous Icing-Liquid Water Content vs DropF-95
AC 27.141 9-4 Interm
ittent Icing-Liquid Water Content vs. DropF-96
AC 27 M G 3-1 Part 29 Engine Isolation Rules..................................................... MG 3-5 AC 27 MG 5-1 Acceptable Ultimate Load Factor for Agricultural ......................... MG 5-3 AC 27 MG 5-2 Sketch of Tank Pressure Test...................................................... MG 5-7 AC 27 MG 6-1 Typical Liquid Oxygen System..................................................... MG 6-21 AC 27 MG 6-2 Typical Liquid Oxygen System - Using Combination....................MG 6-22 AC 27 MG 8-1 Schematic Diagram of Building Block Tests................................. MG 8-16 AC 27 MG 8-2 Characterization of Impact Damage............................................. MG 8-20 AC 27 MG 8-3 Residual Strength vs. Time .......................................................... MG 8-23 AC 27- MG 8-4 Residual Strength and Damage Size Relationships.....................MG 8-24 AC 27 MG 9-1 Installed Engine Fuel Flow Capacity Check ................................. MG 9-8 AC 27 MG 11-1 Example of Variation in Time Spent in Level Flight......................MG 11-7 AC 27 MG 11-2 Flight Regime to be Investigated Power-On Operation................MG 11-17 Page xix