§29.411. Ground clearance: tail rotor guard.

14 C.F.R. § 29.411

(a)

It must be impossible for the tail rotor to contact the landing surface during a normal landing.

(b)

If a tail rotor guard is required to show compliance with paragraph (a) of this section—

(1)

Suitable design loads must be established for the guard: and

(2)

The guard and its supporting structure must be designed to withstand those loads.

Notes, amendments, and revision history

Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g), 40113, 44701-44702, 44704.

Source: Docket No. 5084, 29 FR 16150, Dec. 3, 1964, unless otherwise noted.