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Special Conditions: Skyryse, Robinson Helicopter Company Model R66 Helicopter; Interaction of Systems and Structures

Final Rule Final · effective Published 2024-12-13 Effective 2024-12-13 89 FR 100730 View on federalregister.gov ↗
Affects · Manufacturers · 14 CFR 27

Abstract

These special conditions are issued for the Robinson Helicopter Company (Robinson) Model R66 helicopter. This helicopter, as modified by Skyryse, will have a novel or unusual design feature when compared to the state of technology envisioned in the airworthiness standards for normal category helicopters. This design feature is a novel control input and fly-by-wire (FBW) system. The applicable airworthiness regulations do not contain adequate or appropriate safety standards for this design feature. These special conditions contain the additional safety standards that the Administrator considers necessary to establish a level of safety equivalent to that established by the existing airworthiness standards.

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 240 (Friday, December 13, 2024)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 100730-100734] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2024-27713]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 27

[Docket No. FAA-2024-0875; Special Conditions No. 27-058-SC]

Special Conditions: Skyryse, Robinson Helicopter Company Model R66 Helicopter; Interaction of Systems and Structures

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final special conditions.

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SUMMARY: These special conditions are issued for the Robinson Helicopter Company (Robinson) Model R66 helicopter. This helicopter, as modified by Skyryse, will have a novel or unusual design feature when compared to the state of technology envisioned in the airworthiness standards for normal category helicopters. This design feature is a novel control input and fly-by-wire (FBW) system. The applicable airworthiness regulations do not contain adequate or appropriate safety standards for this design feature. These special conditions contain the additional safety standards that the Administrator considers necessary to establish a level of safety equivalent to that established by the existing airworthiness standards.

DATES: Effective December 13, 2024.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Daniel Moore, Airframe Section, AIR- 622, Technical Policy Branch, Policy and Standards Division, Aircraft

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Certification Service, Federal Aviation Administration, 901 Locust, Kansas City, MO 64106; telephone (303) 342-1066; email [email protected].

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