14 CFR 25.651
§ 25.651 Proof of strength.
United States · 14 CFR — Aeronautics and Space · Status: effective
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- 14 CFR 25.651, § 25.651 Proof of strength, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/54092
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(a) Limit load tests of control surfaces are required. These tests must include the horn or fitting to which the control system is attached.
(b) Compliance with the special factors requirements of §§ 25.619 through 25.625 and 25.657 for control surface hinges must be shown by analysis or individual load tests.
Legislative history
This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.