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CS 27.1509  Rotor speed

ED Decision 2003/15/RM

(a)     Maximum power-off (autorotation). The maximum power-off rotor speed must be established so that it does not exceed 95% of the lesser of –

(1)     The maximum design rpm determined under CS 27.309(b); and

(2)     The maximum rpm shown during the type tests.

(b)     Minimum power-off. The minimum power-off rotor speed must be established so that it is not less than 105% of the greater of:

(1)     The minimum shown during the type tests; and

(2)     The minimum determined by design substantiation.

(c)      Minimum power-on. The minimum power-on rotor speed must be established so that it is:

(1)     Not less than the greater of:

(i)      The minimum shown during the type tests; and

(ii)     The minimum determined by design substantiation; and

(2)     Not more than a value determined under CS 27.33(a)(1) and (b)(1).