§ 29.753. Main float design.
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/us/cfr/t14/s§ 29.753·A research copy — for the controlling text, always check the official state or federal source. Not legal advice.
(a)Bag floats. Each bag float must be designed to withstand—
(1)The maximum pressure differential that might be developed at the maximum altitude for which certification with that float is requested; and
(2)The vertical loads prescribed in § 29.521(a), distributed along the length of the bag over three-quarters of its projected area.
(b)Rigid floats. Each rigid float must be able to withstand the vertical, horizontal, and side loads prescribed in § 29.521. An appropriate load distribution under critical conditions must be used.