§ 29.1509 - Rotor speed.

§ 29.1509 Rotor speed.

(a) Maximum power-off (autorotation). The maximum power-off rotor speed must be established so that it does not exceed 95 percent of the lesser of -

(1) The maximum design r.p.m. determined under § 29.309(b); and

(2) The maximum r.p.m. shown during the type tests.

(b) Minimum power-off. The minimum power-off rotor speed must be established so that it is not less than 105 percent of the greater of -

(1) The minimum shown during the type tests; and

(2) The minimum determined by design substantiation.

(c) Minimum power-on. The minimum power-on rotor speed must be established so that it is -

(1) Not less than the greater of -

(i) The minimum shown during the type tests; and

(ii) The minimum determined by design substantiation; and

(2) Not more than a value determined under § 29.33 (a)(1) and (c)(1).