14 CFR 29.51
§ 29.51 Takeoff data: general.
United States · 14 CFR — Aeronautics and Space · Status: effective
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- 14 CFR 29.51, § 29.51 Takeoff data: general, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/54688
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(a) The takeoff data required by §§ 29.53, 29.55, 29.59, 29.60, 29.61, 29.62, 29.63, and 29.67 must be determined—
(1) At each weight, altitude, and temperature selected by the applicant; and
(2) With the operating engines within approved operating limitations.
(b) Takeoff data must—
(1) Be determined on a smooth, dry, hard surface; and
(2) Be corrected to assume a level takeoff surface.
(c) No takeoff made to determine the data required by this section may require exceptional piloting skill or alertness, or exceptionally favorable conditions.
Legislative history
This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.