# Special Conditions: Embraer S.A.; Model EMB 500; Single-Place Side-Facing Seat Dynamic Test Requirements
> **Rule** · Final special conditions; request for comments. · Published 2011-03-29 · Effective 2011-03-22 · 76 FR 17332
## Document
- **Document number:** 2011-7307
- **Category:** other
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final special conditions; request for comments.
- **Citation:** 76 FR 17332
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/03/29/2011-7307/special-conditions-embraer-sa-model-emb-500-single-place-side-facing-seat-dynamic-test-requirements)
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