CFR > Title 14 - Aeronautics and Space > CHAPTER I—FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION > SUBCHAPTER C—AIRCRAFT (parts 21 to 50) > PART 29—AIRWORTHINESS STANDARDS: TRANSPORT CATEGORY ROTORCRAFT > SUBPART B—Flight (§29.21 to §29.251) > 29.51—Takeoff data: general.

29.51—Takeoff data: general.

(a) The takeoff data required by §§ 29.53, 29.55, 29.59, 29.60, 29.61, 29.62, 29.63, and 29.67 must be determined—
(1) At each weight, altitude, and temperature selected by the applicant; and
(2) With the operating engines within approved operating limitations.
(b) Takeoff data must—
(1) Be determined on a smooth, dry, hard surface; and
(2) Be corrected to assume a level takeoff surface.
(c) No takeoff made to determine the data required by this section may require exceptional piloting skill or alertness, or exceptionally favorable conditions.

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[Doc. No. 5084, 29 FR 16150, Dec. 3, 1964, as amended by Amdt. 29-39, 61 FR 21899, May 10, 1996]