Special Conditions: Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (Sikorsky) Model S-76D Helicopter, Search and Rescue (SAR) Automatic Flight Control System (AFCS) Installation
other · Rule · Final special conditions; request for comments. · Published 2014-12-18 · Effective 2014-12-09 · 79 FR 75423
Document
Document number
2014-29594
Federal Register citation
79 FR 75423
Type
Rule
Action
Final special conditions; request for comments.
Category
other
Publication date
2014-12-18
Effective date
2014-12-09
FAA docket
Docket No.FAA-2011-1026
Abstract
These special conditions are issued for the Sikorsky Model S- 76D helicopter. This model of helicopter, as modified by Sikorsky, will have novel or unusual design features associated with installing an optional SAR AFCS. The applicable airworthiness standards do not contain adequate or appropriate safety standards for this design feature. These special conditions contain the additional safety standards the Administrator considers necessary to show a level of safety equivalent to that established by the existing airworthiness standards.