23.727—Reserve energy absorption drop test.
(a)
If compliance with the reserve energy absorption requirement in § 23.723(b) is shown by free drop tests, the drop height may not be less than 1.44 times that specified in § 23.725.
(b)
If the effect of wing lift is provided for, the units must be dropped with an effective mass equal to W
e =Wh/(h d), when the symbols and other details are the same as in § 23.725.