Navigate / EASA

CS 27.1545  Airspeed indicator

ED Decision 2003/15/RM

(a)     Each airspeed indicator must be marked as specified in sub-paragraph (b), with the marks located at the corresponding indicated airspeeds.

(b)     The following markings must be made:

(1)     A red radial line:

(i)      For rotorcraft other than helicopters, at VNE; and

(ii)     For helicopters at VNE (power-on).

(2)     A red cross-hatched radial line at VNE (power-off) for helicopters, if VNE (power-off) is less than VNE (power-on).

(3)     For the caution range, a yellow arc.

(4)     For the safe operating range, a green arc.