# Special Conditions: Leonardo S.p.A. (Leonardo) Model AW189, Search and Rescue (SAR) Automatic Flight Control System (AFCS)
> **Rule** · Final special conditions; request for comments. · Published 2020-08-12 · Effective 2020-08-27 · 85 FR 48646
## Document
- **Document number:** 2020-17089
- **Category:** other
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final special conditions; request for comments.
- **Citation:** 85 FR 48646
- **Publication date:** 2020-08-12
- **Effective date:** 2020-08-27
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2020-0756
## Abstract

These special conditions are issued for the Leonardo Model AW189 helicopters. This model of helicopter, as modified by Leonardo, will have the novel or unusual design feature 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 that the Administrator considers necessary to show a level of safety equivalent to that established by the existing airworthiness standards.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/08/12/2020-17089/special-conditions-leonardo-spa-leonardo-model-aw189-search-and-rescue-sar-automatic-flight-control)
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