Code of Federal Regulations · Section
§ 23.2310 — Buoyancy For Seaplanes And Amphibians
14 C.F.R. § 23.2310
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Airplanes intended for operations on water, must—
(a) Provide buoyancy of 80 percent in excess of the buoyancy required to support the maximum weight of the airplane in fresh water; and
(b) Have sufficient margin so the airplane will stay afloat at rest in calm water without capsizing in case of a likely float or hull flooding.
Authorizing Statute
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Federal Aviation Administration49 U.S.C. § 106