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Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: July 5, 2024) |
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Title 14 - Aeronautics and Space |
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Chapter I - Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation |
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SubChapter C - Aircraft |
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Part 27 - Airworthiness Standards: Normal Category Rotorcraft |
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Subpart B - Flight |
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Flight Characteristics |
§ 27.151 - Flight controls.
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§ 27.151 Flight controls.
(a) Longitudinal, lateral, directional, and collective controls may not exhibit excessive breakout force, friction, or preload.
(b) Control system forces and free play may not inhibit a smooth, direct rotorcraft response to control system input.
[Amdt. 27-21, 49 FR 44433, Nov. 6, 1984]