Regulations last checked for updates: May 19, 2024

Title 14 - Aeronautics and Space last revised: May 07, 2024
§ 29.653 - Pressure venting and drainage of rotor blades.

(a) For each rotor blade—

(1) There must be means for venting the internal pressure of the blade;

(2) Drainage holes must be provided for the blade; and

(3) The blade must be designed to prevent water from becoming trapped in it.

(b) Paragraphs (a)(1) and (2) of this section does not apply to sealed rotor blades capable of withstanding the maximum pressure differentials expected in service.

[Amdt. 29-3, 33 FR 967, Jan. 26, 1968]
authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g), 40113, 44701-44702, 44704
source: Docket No. 5084, 29 FR 16150, Dec. 3, 1964, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 14 CFR 29.653