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CS 27.653  Pressure venting and drainage of rotor blades

ED Decision 2003/15/RM

(a)     For each rotor blade:

(1)     There must be means for venting the internal pressure of the blade;

(2)     Drainage holes must be provided for the blade; and

(3)     The blade must be designed to prevent water from becoming trapped in it.

(b)     Sub-paragraphs (a)(1) and (2) do not apply to sealed rotor blades capable of withstanding the maximum pressure differentials expected in service.