---
kind: "section"
citation: "14 C.F.R. § 29.723"
title: "14"
number: "29.723"
heading: "Shock absorption tests."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/14/29.723"
---

# §29.723. Shock absorption tests.


The landing inertia load factor and the reserve energy absorption capacity of the landing gear must be substantiated by the tests prescribed in §§ [29.725](/cfr/14/29.725.md) and [29.727](/cfr/14/29.727.md), respectively. These tests must be conducted on the complete rotorcraft or on units consisting of wheel, tire, and shock absorber in their proper relation.


## Notes

### 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.