Special Conditions: Avionics Design Services Ltd., Textron Model 550/S550/560/560XL Airplanes; Rechargeable Lithium Batteries and Battery Systems
other · Rule · Final special conditions; request for comments. · Published 2017-03-17 · Effective 2017-03-17 · 82 FR 14119
Document
Document number
2017-05334
Federal Register citation
82 FR 14119
Type
Rule
Action
Final special conditions; request for comments.
Category
other
Publication date
2017-03-17
Effective date
2017-03-17
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2016-9401
Abstract
These special conditions are issued for the Textron Model 550/ S550/560/560XL airplanes. These airplanes, as modified by Avionics Design Services Ltd., will have a novel or unusual design feature when compared to the state of technology envisioned in the airworthiness standards for transport-category airplanes. This design feature is rechargeable lithium batteries and battery systems installed in the airplanes. 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.