14 C.F.R. § 27.683 Operation tests.
Title 14 - Aeronautics and Space
It must be shown by operation tests that, when the controls are operated from the pilot compartment with the control system loaded to correspond with loads specified for the system, the system is free from— (a) Jamming; (b) Excessive friction; and (c) Excessive deflection.
Title 14: Aeronautics and Space
PART 27—AIRWORTHINESS STANDARDS: NORMAL CATEGORY ROTORCRAFT
Subpart D—Design and Construction
Control Systems
§ 27.683 Operation tests.