Airworthiness Chapter 527 Appendix C - Criteria for Category A - Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs)

(effective 2024/01/24)

C527.1 General

A small multi-engine rotorcraft may not be type certificated for Category A operation unless it meets the design installation and performance requirements contained in this appendix in addition to the requirements of this chapter.

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C527.2 Applicable Chapter 529 Sections

The following sections of Chapter 529 of this Manual must be met in addition to the requirements of this chapter: (effective 2024/01/24)

529.45 (a), and (b)(2) - General

529.49 (a) - Performance at Minimum Operating Speed

529.51 - Take-off Data: General

529.53 - Takeoff: Category A

529.55 - Take-off Decision Point: Category A

529.59 - Take-off Path: Category A

529.60 - Elevated Heliport Take-off Path: Category A

529.61 - Take-off Distance: Category A

529.62 - Rejected Takeoff: Category A

529.64 - Climb: General

529.65 (a) - Climb: AEO

529.67 (a) - Climb: OEI

529.75 - Landing: General

529.77 - Landing Decision Point: Category A

529.79 - Landing: Category A

529.81 - Landing Distance (Ground Level Sites): Category A

529.85 - Balked Landing: Category A

529.87 (a) - Height-Velocity Envelope

529.547 (a) and (b) - Main and Tail Rotor Structure

529.861 (a) - Fire Protection of Structure, Controls, and Other Parts

529.901 (c) - Powerplant: Installation

529.903 (b) and (c) - Engines

529.908(a) - Cooling Fans

529.917 (b) and (c)(1) - Rotor Drive System: Design

529.927 (c)(1) - Additional Tests

529.953 (a) - Fuel System Independence

529.1027 (a) - Transmission and Gearboxes: General

529.1045 (a)(1), (b), (c), (d), and (f) - Climb Cooling Test Procedures

529.1047 (a) - Takeoff Cooling Test Procedures

529.1181 (a) - Designated Fire Zones: Regions Included

529.1187 (e) - Drainage and Ventilation of Fire Zones

529.1189 (c) - Shut-off Means

529.1191 (a)(1) - Firewalls

529.1193 (e) - Cowling and Engine Compartment Covering

529.1195 (a) and (d) - Fire Extinguishing Systems (one shot)

529.1197 - Fire Extinguishing Agents

529.1199 - Extinguishing Agent Containers

529.1201 - Fire Extinguishing System Materials

529.1305 (a) (6) and (b) - Powerplant Instruments

529.1323 (c)(1) - Airspeed Indicating System

529.1331 (b) - Instruments Using a Power Supply

529.1351 (d)(2) - Electrical Systems and Equipment: General (Operation Without Normal Electrical Power)

529.1587 (a) - Performance Information

Information note:

In complying with the paragraphs listed in paragraph C527.2 above, relevant material in the AC ‘‘Certification of Transport Category Rotorcraft’’ should be used.

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