Under FAR Part 27, which rotorcraft categories does the standard apply to?

Under FAR Part 27, which rotorcraft categories does the standard apply to?

• A. Only 2
• B. Both 1 and 2
• C. Only 1
• D. None of the above

Answer: (C)

In FAR Part 27, the airworthiness standards are published for rotorcraft in two categories: Normal and Utility. The standard referenced in this item is applicable to the Normal category only, which establishes the baseline requirements for certification in that category. The Utility category has its own, more demanding provisions for higher loads and operations, so the same standard does not apply identically to both categories. Therefore, the correct choice is that it applies to the Normal category only.

In FAR Part 27, the airworthiness standards are published for rotorcraft in two categories: Normal and Utility. The standard referenced in this item is applicable to the Normal category only, which establishes the baseline requirements for certification in that category. The Utility category has its own, more demanding provisions for higher loads and operations, so the same standard does not apply identically to both categories. Therefore, the correct choice is that it applies to the Normal category only.