aerosandbox.library.regulations.far_part_23#

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limit_load_factors(design_mass_TOGW[, category])

Computes the required limit load factors for FAR Part 23 certification.
aerosandbox.library.regulations.far_part_23.limit_load_factors(design_mass_TOGW, category='normal')[source]#

Computes the required limit load factors for FAR Part 23 certification.

From FAR Part 23: “Airworthiness Standards: Normal, Utility, Acrobatic, and Commuter Category Airplanes” Section 23.337: “Limit maneuvering load factors”

Parameters:

  • design_mass_TOGW (float) – The design takeoff gross weight of the aircraft [kg].

  • category (str) –

    The category of the aircraft. Valid values are:

    • ”normal”

    • ”utility”

    • ”acrobatic”

    • ”commuter”

Returns:

A tuple with (positive load factor, negative load factor). These are the maximum positive and negative limit load factors that the aircraft should withstand for Part 23 certification.

Return type:

Tuple[float, float]