U.S. Code of Federal Regulations
Regulations most recently checked for updates: Aug 27, 2025
For multiengine helicopters, the steady rate of climb (or descent), at V
(a) Maximum weight;
(b) The critical engine inoperative and the remaining engines at either—
(1) Maximum continuous power and, for helicopters for which certification for the use of 30-minute OEI power is requested, at 30-minute OEI power; or
(2) Continuous OEI power for helicopters for which certification for the use of continuous OEI power is requested.