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Old 12th September 2005 | 11:28
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NickLappos
 
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JimL is right on, and even more so, the certification rigor for a Part 27 aircraft (Normal Catagory Rotorcraft) is much lower than that for a Part 29 (Airline Transport Rotorcraft). Fire protection, crash safety, duplication of systems, etc all favor the Part 29 aircraft.

The difference is like that of a Beechcraft to a Boeing, literally.

The 427 is the Normal catagory aircraft, and is quite a bit less than a Part 29 aircraft, especially regarding safety.

The EC 135 is a hybrid, with its twin engine installation the only system meeting Part 29

The 155 is purely a Part 29 aircraft.

Comparing the three is not easy, they are an apple, a tangerine (hybrid) and an orange.
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