# 14 C.F.R. § 29.1355 (2026): Distribution system

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## Section

- **Citation:** 14 C.F.R. § 29.1355 (2026)
- **Heading:** Distribution system
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 14 CFR: Aeronautics and Space / Chapter I: FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION / Part 29: AIRWORTHINESS STANDARDS: TRANSPORT CATEGORY ROTORCRAFT / Subpart F: Equipment / § 29.1355: § 29.1355   Distribution system.

## Text

(a) The distribution system includes the distribution busses, their associated feeders, and each control and protective device.
(b) If two independent sources of electrical power for particular equipment or systems are required by this chapter, in the event of the failure of one power source for such equipment or system, another power source (including its separate feeder) must be provided automatically or be manually selectable to maintain equipment or system operation.
(Secs. 313(a), 601, 603, 604, and 605 of the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 (49 U.S.C. 1354(a), 1421, 1423, 1424, and 1425); and sec. 6(c), Dept. of Transportation Act (49 U.S.C. 1655(c)))
[Doc. No. 5084, 29 FR 16150, Dec. 3, 1964, as amended by Amdt. 29-14, 42 FR 36973, July 18, 1977; Amdt. 29-24, 49 FR 44439, Nov. 6, 1984]

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