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CS 29.1011 Engines: General

ED Decision 2003/16/RM

(a) Each engine must have an independent oil system that can supply it with an appropriate quantity of oil at a temperature not above that safe for continuous operation.

(b) The usable oil capacity of each system may not be less than the product of the endurance of the rotorcraft under critical operating conditions and the maximum allowable oil consumption of the engine under the same conditions, plus a suitable margin to ensure adequate circulation and cooling. Instead of a rational analysis of endurance and consumption, a usable oil capacity of 3.8 litres (0.83 Imperial gallon/1 US gallon) for each 151 litres (33.3 Imperial gallons/40 US gallons) of usable fuel may be used for reciprocating engine installations.

(c) Oil-fuel ratios lower than those prescribed in sub-paragraph (b) may be used if they are substantiated by data on the oil consumption of the engine.

(d) The ability of the engine oil cooling provisions to maintain the oil temperature at or below the maximum established value must be shown under the applicable requirements of CS 29.1041 to 29.1049.