23.1527—Maximum operating altitude.
        
        (a) 
         The maximum altitude up to which operation is allowed, as limited by flight, structural, powerplant, functional or equipment characteristics, must be established.
    
    
        
        (b) 
         A maximum operating altitude limitation of not more than 25,000 feet must be established for pressurized airplanes unless compliance with  § 23.775(e) is shown.