Special Conditions: Airbus Helicopters Model EC120B Helicopters, Installation of HeliSAS Autopilot and Stabilization Augmentation System (AP/SAS)
other · Rule · Final special conditions; request for comments. · Published 2016-10-26 · Effective 2016-10-26 · 81 FR 74282
Document
Document number
2016-25786
Federal Register citation
81 FR 74282
Type
Rule
Action
Final special conditions; request for comments.
Category
other
Publication date
2016-10-26
Effective date
2016-10-26
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2016-9308
Abstract
These special conditions are issued for the modification of the Airbus Helicopters Model EC120B helicopter. This model helicopter will have a novel or unusual design feature after installation of the S-TEC Corporation (S-TEC) HeliSAS helicopter autopilot/stabilization augmentation system (AP/SAS) that has potential failure conditions with more severe adverse consequences than those envisioned by the existing applicable airworthiness regulations. These special conditions contain the added safety standards the Administrator considers necessary to ensure the failures and their effects are sufficiently analyzed and contained.