Navigate / EASA

CS 29.65 Climb: All engines operating

ED Decision 2003/16/RM

(a)     The steady rate of climb must be determined:

(1)     With maximum continuous power;

(2)     With the landing gear retracted; and

(3)     At VY for standard sea-level conditions and at speeds selected by the applicant for other conditions.

(b)     For each Category B rotorcraft except helicopters, the rate of climb determined under sub-paragraph (a) must provide a steady climb gradient of at least 1:6 under standard sea-level conditions.