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14 CFR 25.171

§ 25.171 General.

United States · 14 CFR — Aeronautics and Space · Status: effective

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14 CFR 25.171, § 25.171 General, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/53992
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The airplane must be longitudinally, directionally, and laterally stable in accordance with the provisions of §§ 25.173 through 25.177. In addition, suitable stability and control feel (static stability) is required in any condition normally encountered in service, if flight tests show it is necessary for safe operation.

Legislative history

This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.