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MOC VTOL.2265 Special factors of safety

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(a)     The following combination of CS-27 Amdt. 6 requirements, with their corresponding guidance material, is accepted as a means of compliance with VTOL.2265:

SC-VTOL

CS-27 Amdt. 6

VTOL.2265 (a)

CS 27.619(a) Special factors

CS 27.621 Casting factors

CS 27.785 (h) & (k)

VTOL.2265 (b)

CS 27.619 Special factors

CS 27.621 Casting factors

CS 27.623 Bearing factors

CS 27.625 Fitting factors

CS 27.785 (h)&(k) Seats, berths, safety belts, and harnesses

VTOL.2265 (c)

CS 27.619, applicable to limit (if any) and ultimate load conditions

 

(b)     For items of mass which are subjected to frequent removal: In order to ensure the strength of the components throughout the service life despite the deterioration through frequent removal, an additional factor in accordance with CS 27.619(a)(2) should be applied to all loading conditions. The local attachments for these items should be designed to withstand 1,33 times the specified loads if these items are subject to severe wear and tear through frequent removal.

(c)      For composite structure, additional guidance can be found in AMC 20-29.

(d)     For additive manufacturing, additional guidance can be found in the EASA Certification Memorandum CM-S-008.