{"data":{"id":"us/14-cfr-29.609","jurisdiction":"us","citation":"14 CFR 29.609","heading":"Protection of structure.","body":"Each part of the structure must—\n(a) Be suitably protected against deterioration or loss of strength in service due to any cause, including—\n(1) Weathering;\n(2) Corrosion; and\n(3) Abrasion; and\n(b) Have provisions for ventilation and drainage where necessary to prevent the accumulation of corrosive, flammable, or noxious fluids.","path":["Title 14—Aeronautics and Space","CHAPTER I—FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION","SUBCHAPTER C—AIRCRAFT","PART 29—AIRWORTHINESS STANDARDS: TRANSPORT CATEGORY ROTORCRAFT","Subpart D—Design and Construction"],"source_url":"https://www.ecfr.gov/api/versioner/v1/full/2026-08-25/title-14.xml","current_through":"2026-08-25","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-27T02:24:20Z","sha256":"3a2889230d2e6ca67653d926807d9909123c035f72aed6f008d8336071caf811","source_id":"us-cfr","stale":true,"prev":"us/14-cfr-29.607","next":"us/14-cfr-29.610"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}