Navigate / EASA

CS 27.65  Climb: all-engines-operating

ED Decision 2003/15/RM

(a)     For rotorcraft other than helicopters –

(1)     The steady rate of climb, at VY must be determined:

(i)      With maximum continuous power on each engine;

(ii)     With the landing gear retracted; and

(iii)     For the weights, altitudes, and temperatures for which certification is requested; and

(2)     The climb gradient, at the rate of climb determined in accordance with subparagraph (a)(1), must be either:

(i)      At least 1:10 if the horizontal distance required to take off and climb over a 15 m (50 ft) obstacle is determined for each weight, altitude, and temperature within the range for which certification is requested; or

(ii)     At least 1:6 under standard sea-level conditions.

(b)     Each helicopter must meet the following requirements:

(1)     VY must be determined:

(i)      For standard sea-level conditions;

(ii)     At maximum weight; and

(iii)     With maximum continuous power on each engine.

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

(i)      At the climb speed selected by the applicant at or below VNE;

(ii)     Within the range from sealevel up to the maximum altitude for which certification is requested;

(iii)     For the weights and temperatures that correspond to the altitude range set forth in sub-paragraph (b)(2)(ii) and for which certification is requested; and

(iv)     With maximum continuous power on each engine.