8/1/2020 FAR Part 23 Sec. 23.

321 effective as of 09/07/1993

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Sec. 23.321

Part 23 AIRWORTHINESS STANDARDS: NORMAL, UTILITY, ACROBATIC, AND COMMUTER CATEGORY

AIRPLANES
Subpart C--Structure Flight Loads

Sec. 23.321

General.

(a) Flight load factors represent the ratio of the aerodynamic force component (acting normal to the assumed
longitudinal axis of the airplane) to the weight of the airplane. A positive flight load factor is one in which the
aerodynamic force acts upward, with respect to the airplane.
(b) Compliance with the flight load requirements of this subpart must be shown--
(1) At each critical altitude within the range in which the airplane may be expected to operate;
(2) At each weight from the design minimum weight to the design maximum weight; and
(3) For each required altitude and weight, for any practicable distribution of disposable load within the operating
limitations specified in Secs. 23.1583 through 23.1589.
[(c) When significant, the effects of compressibility must be taken into account]

Amdt. 23-45, Eff. 09/07/93

Comments

Document History
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Actions:
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. Notice No. 90-18; Issued on 06/15/90.

Final Rule Actions:

Final Rule. Docket No. 26269; Issued on 07/28/93.

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