- (a) There must be a separate power control for each engine.
(b) Power controls must be arranged to allow ready synchronization of all engines by—
- (1) Separate control of each engine; and
- (2) Simultaneous control of all engines.
- (c) Each power control must provide a positive and immediately responsive means of controlling its engine.
- (d) Each fluid injection control other than fuel system control must be in the corresponding power control. However, the injection system pump may have a separate control.
(e) If a power control incorporates a fuel shutoff feature, the control must have a means to prevent the inadvertent movement of the control into the shutoff position. The means must—
- (1) Have a positive lock or stop at the idle position; and
- (2) Require a separate and distinct operation to place the control in the shutoff position.
- (f) For rotorcraft to be certificated for a 30-second OEI power rating, a means must be provided to automatically activate and control the 30-second OEI power and prevent any engine from exceeding the installed engine limits associated with the 30-second OEI power rating approved for the rotorcraft.
[Amdt. 29-26, 53 FR 34219, Sept. 2, 1988, as amended by Amdt. 29-34, 59 FR 47768, Sept. 16, 1994]