# Performance and Handling Qualities Requirements for Rotorcraft
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2008-02-29 · Effective 2008-03-31 · 73 FR 10987
## Document
- **Document number:** E8-3817
- **Category:** other
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 73 FR 10987
- **Publication date:** 2008-02-29
- **Effective date:** 2008-03-31
- **FAA docket:** Docket No.: FAA-2006-25414
## Abstract

This final rule provides new and revised airworthiness standards for normal and transport category rotorcraft due to technological advances in design and operational trends in normal and transport rotorcraft performance and handling qualities. The changes enhance the safety standards for performance and handling qualities to reflect the evolution of rotorcraft capabilities. This rule harmonizes U.S. and European airworthiness standards for rotorcraft performance and handling qualities.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/02/29/E8-3817/performance-and-handling-qualities-requirements-for-rotorcraft)
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