What is the issue number of CS 26.430 as provided?

The issue number is Issue 26/4.

CS 26.430 Emergency flotation system resistance to damage

Q: How can compliance with CS 26.430 for emergency flotation system resistance to damage be demonstrated?

Compliance with point 26.430 of Part-26 can be demonstrated by either (a) complying with CS 27.801(c)(1) of CS-27 at Amendment 5 or later, or the equivalent, or CS 29.801(c)(1) of CS-29 at Amendment 5 or later, or the equivalent certification specification as detailed in the existing type certificate of the helicopter or supplemental type certificate of the emergency flotation system; or (b) determining that the effects on the successful deployment and retention of the system as a result of possible damage from a water impact are minimised through the evaluation of the functionality of the emergency flotation system in the event of a water impact.

Q: What are the two acceptable methods to show compliance with CS 26.430?

The two acceptable methods are: (a) compliance with CS 27.801(c)(1) of CS-27 at Amendment 5 or later, or the equivalent, or CS 29.801(c)(1) of CS-29 at Amendment 5 or later, or the equivalent certification specification as detailed in the existing type certificate of the helicopter or supplemental type certificate of the emergency flotation system; or (b) determining that the effects on the successful deployment and retention of the system as a result of possible damage from a water impact are minimised through the evaluation of the functionality of the emergency flotation system in the event of a water impact.

Q: Which CS-27 and CS-29 paragraphs are referenced in CS 26.430 for demonstrating compliance?

CS 26.430 references CS 27.801(c)(1) of CS-27 at Amendment 5 or later, or the equivalent, and CS 29.801(c)(1) of CS-29 at Amendment 5 or later, or the equivalent certification specification as detailed in the existing type certificate of the helicopter or supplemental type certificate of the emergency flotation system.

Q: What does the alternative method in CS 26.430 require evaluating?

The alternative method requires determining that the effects on the successful deployment and retention of the system as a result of possible damage from a water impact are minimised through the evaluation of the functionality of the emergency flotation system in the event of a water impact.

Q: Is compliance with CS 26.430 possible by referencing the existing type certificate of the helicopter?

Yes, compliance can be demonstrated by complying with CS 27.801(c)(1) of CS-27 at Amendment 5 or later, or the equivalent, or CS 29.801(c)(1) of CS-29 at Amendment 5 or later, or the equivalent certification specification as detailed in the existing type certificate of the helicopter or supplemental type certificate of the emergency flotation system.

Q: What is the purpose of the evaluation in option (b) of CS 26.430?

The purpose of the evaluation in option (b) is to determine that the effects on the successful deployment and retention of the system as a result of possible damage from a water impact are minimised, by evaluating the functionality of the emergency flotation system in the event of a water impact.

Q: Which amendment of CS-27 or CS-29 is required for the referenced paragraphs in CS 26.430?

The referenced paragraphs must be at Amendment 5 or later for both CS-27 and CS-29, or the equivalent certification specification as detailed in the existing type certificate of the helicopter or supplemental type certificate of the emergency flotation system.

Q: Can a supplemental type certificate of the emergency flotation system be used to demonstrate compliance with CS 26.430?

Yes, compliance can be demonstrated by complying with CS 27.801(c)(1) of CS-27 at Amendment 5 or later, or the equivalent, or CS 29.801(c)(1) of CS-29 at Amendment 5 or later, or the equivalent certification specification as detailed in the existing type certificate of the helicopter or supplemental type certificate of the emergency flotation system.

Q: What does CS 26.430 require regarding damage from water impact?

CS 26.430 requires that compliance is demonstrated either by meeting the referenced certification specifications (CS 27.801(c)(1) or CS 29.801(c)(1) at Amendment 5 or later, or equivalent) or by determining that the effects on the successful deployment and retention of the system as a result of possible damage from a water impact are minimised through evaluation of the functionality of the emergency flotation system in the event of a water impact.

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CS 26.430 Emergency flotation system resistance to damage

ED Decision 2022/019/R

Compliance with point 26.430 of Part-26 is demonstrated by:

(a) compliance with CS 27.801(c)(1) of CS-27 at Amendment 5 or later, or the equivalent, or CS 29.801(c)(1) of CS-29 at Amendment 5 or later, or the equivalent certification specification as detailed in the existing type certificate of the helicopter or supplemental type certificate of the emergency flotation system; or

(b) determining that the effects on the successful deployment and retention of the system as a result of possible damage from a water impact are minimised through the evaluation of the functionality of the emergency flotation system in the event of a water impact.

[Issue: 26/4]

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Source-Title: CS 26.430 Emergency flotation system resistance to damage View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-19940 Compare versions

Domain: Additional airworthiness specifications

Amendedby: CS Issue 4

Applicabilitydate: 20 September, 2022

Entryintoforcedate: 20 September, 2022

Regulatorysource: ED Decision 2022/019/R Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-26, CS-26

Typeofcontent: CS (Certification specification)

Parentir: 26.430 Resistance of an emergency flotation system to damage

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR