U.S. Code of Federal Regulations
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All TitlesTitle 14Chapter IPart 27Subpart C - Subpart C—Strength Requirements
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(a) It must be impossible for the tail rotor to contact the landing surface during a normal landing.
(b) If a tail rotor guard is required to show compliance with paragraph (a) of this section—
(1) Suitable design loads must be established for the guard; and
(2) The guard and its supporting structure must be designed to withstand those loads.
