14 CFR § 27.151 Airworthiness Standards: Normal Category Rotorcraft

§ 27.151 Flight controls.

Current through Jul 24, 2026 · Read all of Part 27

(a) Longitudinal, lateral, directional, and collective controls may not exhibit excessive breakout force, friction, or preload.

(b) Control system forces and free play may not inhibit a smooth, direct rotorcraft response to control system input.

[Amdt. 27-21, 49 FR 44433, Nov. 6, 1984]

← § 27.143 Controllability and maneuverability.§ 27.161 Trim control. →