(effective 2024/01/24)
C527.1 General
A small multi-engine rotorcraft may not be type certificated for Category A operation unless it meets the design installation and performance requirements contained in this appendix in addition to the requirements of this chapter.
(Change 527-4)
C527.2 Applicable Chapter 529 Sections
The following sections of Chapter 529 of this Manual must be met in addition to the requirements of this chapter: (effective 2024/01/24)
529.45 (a), and (b)(2) - General
529.49 (a) - Performance at Minimum Operating Speed
529.51 - Take-off Data: General
529.53 - Takeoff: Category A
529.55 - Take-off Decision Point: Category A
529.59 - Take-off Path: Category A
529.60 - Elevated Heliport Take-off Path: Category A
529.61 - Take-off Distance: Category A
529.62 - Rejected Takeoff: Category A
529.64 - Climb: General
529.65 (a) - Climb: AEO
529.67 (a) - Climb: OEI
529.75 - Landing: General
529.77 - Landing Decision Point: Category A
529.79 - Landing: Category A
529.81 - Landing Distance (Ground Level Sites): Category A
529.85 - Balked Landing: Category A
529.87 (a) - Height-Velocity Envelope
529.547 (a) and (b) - Main and Tail Rotor Structure
529.861 (a) - Fire Protection of Structure, Controls, and Other Parts
529.901 (c) - Powerplant: Installation
529.903 (b) and (c) - Engines
529.908(a) - Cooling Fans
529.917 (b) and (c)(1) - Rotor Drive System: Design
529.927 (c)(1) - Additional Tests
529.953 (a) - Fuel System Independence
529.1027 (a) - Transmission and Gearboxes: General
529.1045 (a)(1), (b), (c), (d), and (f) - Climb Cooling Test Procedures
529.1047 (a) - Takeoff Cooling Test Procedures
529.1181 (a) - Designated Fire Zones: Regions Included
529.1187 (e) - Drainage and Ventilation of Fire Zones
529.1189 (c) - Shut-off Means
529.1191 (a)(1) - Firewalls
529.1193 (e) - Cowling and Engine Compartment Covering
529.1195 (a) and (d) - Fire Extinguishing Systems (one shot)
529.1197 - Fire Extinguishing Agents
529.1199 - Extinguishing Agent Containers
529.1201 - Fire Extinguishing System Materials
529.1305 (a) (6) and (b) - Powerplant Instruments
529.1323 (c)(1) - Airspeed Indicating System
529.1331 (b) - Instruments Using a Power Supply
529.1351 (d)(2) - Electrical Systems and Equipment: General (Operation Without Normal Electrical Power)
529.1587 (a) - Performance Information
Information note:
In complying with the paragraphs listed in paragraph C527.2 above, relevant material in the AC ‘‘Certification of Transport Category Rotorcraft’’ should be used.
(Change 527-4)