Special Conditions: Embraer S.A.; Model EMB 500; Single-Place Side-Facing Seat Dynamic Test Requirements
other · Rule · Final special conditions; request for comments. · Published 2011-03-29 · Effective 2011-03-22 · 76 FR 17332
Document
Document number
2011-7307
Federal Register citation
76 FR 17332
Type
Rule
Action
Final special conditions; request for comments.
Category
other
Publication date
2011-03-29
Effective date
2011-03-22
FAA docket
Docket No. CE311
Abstract
These special conditions are issued for the installation of a single-place side-facing seat/lavatory on Embraer S.A. EMB 500 aircraft. Side-facing seats are considered a novel design, and their installation in a part 23 airplane was not envisaged and is not adequately addressed in 14 CFR part 23. The FAA has determined that the existing regulations do not provide adequate or appropriate safety standards for occupants of single-place side-facing seats. In order to provide a level of safety that is equivalent to that afforded to occupants of forward and aft facing seating, additional airworthiness standards, in the form of special conditions, are necessary.