§29.55. Takeoff decision point (TDP): Category A.
14 C.F.R. § 29.55
The TDP is the first point from which a continued takeoff capability is assured under § 29.59 and is the last point in the takeoff path from which a rejected takeoff is assured within the distance determined under § 29.62.
The TDP must be established in relation to the takeoff path using no more than two parameters; e.g., airspeed and height, to designate the TDP.
Determination of the TDP must include the pilot recognition time interval following failure of the critical engine.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Amendments
[Doc. No. 24802, 61 FR 21899, May 10, 1996]
Authority
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g), 40113, 44701-44702, 44704.
Source
Source: Docket No. 5084, 29 FR 16150, Dec. 3, 1964, unless otherwise noted.
Amendments
[Doc. No. 24802, 61 FR 21899, May 10, 1996]