14 C.F.R. § 23.727 Reserve energy absorption drop test.
Title 14 - Aeronautics and Space
(a) If compliance with the reserve energy absorption requirement in §23.723(b) is shown by free drop tests, the drop height may not be less than 1.44 times that specified in §23.725. (b) If the effect of wing lift is provided for, the units must be dropped with an effective mass equal to W [Doc. No. 4080, 29 FR 17955, Dec. 18, 1964, as amended by Amdt. 23–7, 34 FR 13091, Aug. 13, 1969]
Title 14: Aeronautics and Space
PART 23—AIRWORTHINESS STANDARDS: NORMAL, UTILITY, ACROBATIC, AND COMMUTER CATEGORY AIRPLANES
Subpart D—Design and Construction
Landing Gear
§ 23.727 Reserve energy absorption drop test.
