Normal Category Rotorcraft Maximum Weight and Passenger Seat Limitation
other · Rule · Final rule. · Published 1999-08-18 · Effective 1999-10-18 · 64 FR 45092
Document
Document number
99-21378
Federal Register citation
64 FR 45092
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
other
Publication date
1999-08-18
Effective date
1999-10-18
FAA docket
Docket No. 29247
Abstract
This final rule amends the airworthiness standards for normal category rotorcraft. This rule increases the maximum weight limit from 6,000 to 7,000 pounds, updates the safety standards, and adds a passenger seat limitation of nine. These changes offset the increased weight imposed by additional requirements such as recent requirements to improve occupant survivability in the event of an accident.